Filet Mignon: With a Shiitake Mushroom sauce
Events/Weddings Menu
Classic Hors D’Oeuvres
Beautiful Shrimp Cocktail Display
Large shrimp served on a decorated ice bed with cocktail sauce and fresh lemon wedges.
International Cheese Display
A spectacular assortment of imported and domestic cheese served with a variety of gourmet crackers & toasts.
Fresh Fruit & Strawberry Display
A fresh assortment of seasonal fruits and beautiful strawberries served with our Signature Dip!
Fresh Crudités Display
Fresh seasonal vegetables in a cascading display. Accompanied with robust herb dips!
Choice of Three (3) additional Hors d’Oeuvres
Belgian Endive w/Asiago Cream
Cocktail Sandwiches
Celery with a Salmon Mousse
Seafood Canapés
Beef Satay with hot Mango
Island Chicken Strips
Wings (Honey, Spicy, BBQ)
Cucumber Rounds & Salmon Mousse
Mini Cranberry and Walnut Salad
Whole Smoked Salmon Display
Warm Brie with Fresh Berries
Chocolate Flowin Fountain (addl fees)
Deviled Eggs w/Caviar
Fall Roll Ups
Chicken Satay w/ a Thai Peanut Sauce
Bruschetta Caprese
Beef Satay w/ a Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
Meatballs (Swedish, BBQ, Sweet & Sour)
Tortellini Skewers
Artichoke & Spinach Dip
Chicken with a Pesto and Chili Sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms
BBQ Cocktail Sausages
Lobster Bisque
Red Potatoes Dijon
Sesame Cashew Chicken Bites
Included: Optimum’s Deluxe Coffee & Beverage Station
Freshly brewed regular/decaf coffee served with flavored creamers, sugar, and Optimum’s Signature Sparkling Punch, lemonade, or peach tea.
If you didn’t find what you were looking for, we specialize in customizing a menu to meet your specific needs. Rentals are available, including tables, chairs, canopies, linens, china, etc. All orders must be paid in full upon delivery, unless prior billing arrangements have been made. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Traditional Buffet
Cocktail Hour
Floral decorated fresh fruit and vegetable crudités, served with seasoned ranch dip, along with international cheese and gourmet crackers
Dinner Buffet – Choice of Two (2) Entrées
Carved Round of Beef
Served with a hot Au Jus & creamed horseradish sauce
Carved Turkey Breast
Served with cranberry chutney
Tri-Tip
(Addl $6.95 pp)
Grilled to perfection
Carved Baked Ham
Served with a pineapple glaze
Carved Roasted Pork Loin
Served with a papaya & mango sauce
Grilled Salmon Filet
(Addl $5.95 pp)
With a Mango & Papaya Salsa
Filet Mignon
(Addl $8.95 pp)
With a Shiitake Mushroom sauce
Chicken Asiago
Breast of chicken stuffed with Asiago & Romano cheese & sun-dried tomatoes topped with Asiago
Herb Roasted Chicken
Oven-baked chicken with savory herbs cooked till tender and juicy
Chicken Dijon
Breast of chicken marinated in olive oil & herbs, then grilled to perfection, topped with Dijon sauce.
Chardonnay Chicken
Served with a Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Chicken Marsala
Served in a Marsala Wine & Mushroom Sauce
Chicken Parmesan
Served with a Marinara Sauce
Champagne Chicken Breast
(Addl. $5.00 pp)
Boneless, skinless breast of chicken served with a champagne cream sauce
Choice of One Salad
Caesar Salad: Crisp romaine, garlic croutons, Parmesan cheese with a creamy Caesar dressing
Pear Salad: Crisp greens, pears, gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts with a vinaigrette dressing
Optimum’s Salad: Crisp greens, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sliced strawberries with balsamic vinaigrette
Deluxe Garden Salad: Crisp greens, tomato, cucumber, croutons with ranch or Italian dressings
Spinach Salad: Crisp spinach, feta cheese crumbles, diced walnuts with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Cranberry Walnut Salad: Crisp greens, sun-dried cranberries, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles with a balsamic vinaigrette
Choice of Two Side Dish Selections
Rice Pilaf – Tender, cooked with herbs
Garden Wild Rice – Tender, cooked with savory herbs
New Potatoes – Baked rosemary & butter
Saffron Rice – A healthy rice alternative
Garlic Smashed Potatoes – Hand smashed with garlic & butter
Julienne Style Vegetables – Seasonal vegetables with butter & herbs
Sautéed Vegetable Medley – Fresh seasonal vegetables sautéed in Butter
Honey Dill Carrots – Carrots garnished with fresh dill & honey butter
Green Beans – Almandine style or traditional with butter
Asparagus & Baby Topped Carrots – Tender, cooked with savory herbs and butter
Served with Fresh Assorted Gourmet Rolls & Butter
Included: Optimum’s Deluxe Coffee & Beverage Station
Freshly brewed regular coffee served with flavored creamers and sugar, and Optimum’s Signature Sparkling Punch, lemonade, or peach tea.
If you didn’t find what you were looking for, we specialize in customizing a menu to meet your specific needs. Rentals are available, including tables, chairs, canopies, linens, china, etc. All orders must be paid in full upon delivery, unless prior billing arrangements have been made. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Chef’s Pride Buffet Stations
Choice of Two (2) Stations
Chef is on site for these choices.
“The Cascading Station”
Fresh Fruit & Strawberries with Chantilly Dip, International Cheese Display, Fresh Crudités Display
“Taste of Mexico” (Please Choose Two Selections)
Shrimp Quesadillas with condiment bar. Chicken Fajitas with peppers, onions, sour cream & salsa. Chili Colorado with warm flour tortillas & condiment bar. Chicken Enchiladas with our spicy red sauce. Vegetarian Quesadillas with fruit salsa & condiment bar. Carne Asada (add’l $6.95 per person) with fresh flour and corn tortillas & condiment bar. Served with Refried beans, Spanish rice, salsa fresca, sour cream & chips.
“Kabob Station” (Please Choose Two Selections)
Open-Grilled On-Site Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable Kabobs with garden rice or rice pilaf. Choice of Green Beans Almandine or seasonal fresh mixed vegetables.
“Seafood Affair Station” (Please Choose Two Selections)
Shrimp Cocktail – with cocktail sauce and fresh lemon wedges. Hot Crab Dip – served with gourmet crackers and baguettes. Lobster, Artichoke & Spinach Dip – served with gourmet crackers and baguettes. Whole Smoked Salmon – served with capers, sour cream, red onions, and gourmet crackers & baguettes. Lobster Bisque Soup – garnished with seasoned croutons.
All Stations include Optimum’s Deluxe Coffee & Beverage Station
Freshly brewed regular coffee served with cream, sugar, flavored syrups, and Optimum’s Signature Sparkling Punch, lemonade, or peach tea
If you didn’t find what you were looking for, we specialize in customizing a menu to meet your specific needs. Rentals are available, including tables, chairs, canopies, linens, china, etc. All orders must be paid in full upon delivery, unless prior billing arrangements have been made. Prices are subject to change without notice.
When In Rome
Cocktail Hour
Italian Meats & Antipasto Appetizer Display
This “Horn of Plenty” display features fresh and marinated seasonal vegetables, including mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, yellow squash, zucchini, celery, rainbow peppers, and cauliflower. Green olives, pepperoncini, provolone, smoked gouda, mortadella, Italian salami. Served with gourmet crackers and toasts!
Bruschetta Caprese
Dinner Buffet
(Please Choose One Chicken Entrée…Seasoned Boneless Breasts of Chicken)
Chicken Marsala – Delicious “Marsala” wine & mushroom sauce
Chicken Florentine – Stuffed with fresh spinach and mushrooms
Chicken Asiago – Breast of chicken stuffed with Asiago & Romano cheese & sun-dried tomatoes, and topped with Asiago sauce
&
Deep Dish Meat Lasagna
or
Vegetarian Lasagna
PASTA BAR
Please Choose Two Complementing Sauces
Penne and Bow Tie
Alfredo, Marinara, Pesto or Creamy Pesto
This station includes meat sauce, chicken, and fresh vegetables (shrimp addl. $5.95 pp)
Sugar Snap Pea
Garnished with baby carrots
Caesar and Deluxe Garden
with a choice of dressing
Gourmet Rolls & Foccacia Bread
Served with butter
Included: Optimum’s Deluxe Coffee & Beverage Station
Freshly brewed regular coffee served with cream, sugar, flavored syrups, and Optimum’s Signature Sparkling Punch, lemonade, or peach tea
If you didn’t find what you were looking for, we specialize in customizing a menu to meet your specific needs. Rentals are available, including tables, chairs, canopies, linens, china, etc. All orders must be paid in full upon delivery, unless prior billing arrangements have been made. Prices are subject to change without notice.
The Tropical Isles
Cocktail Hour
Tropical Fruit Display
A fresh assortment of seasonal fruits. Served with our Signature Dip!
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Served in our signature sauce
Large Shrimp Cocktail (addl $5.95 pp)
Displayed beautifully on ice with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce
Dinner Buffet
Please Choose Two (2) of These Selections
Island Pineapple Chicken – Grilled boneless chicken breast topped with pineapple chutney
Kalua Pork – Pork roast cooked until tender, then shredded and coated with an Island Kalua Sauce
Tropical Salmon – A fresh salmon filet cooked to perfection, served with a papaya mango relish
&
Island Rice White
rice with all the flavors of the islands
Island Macaroni Salad
A traditional macaroni salad
Stir Fry Vegetables Sugar
snap peas, baby corn, carrots, broccoli & bok choy
Optimum’s Signature Salad
A Mix of spring greens with mandarin oranges, sliced strawberries, sliced almonds, and served with raspberry vinaigrette
Hawaiian Rolls/Breads
Served with butter
Included: Optimum’s Deluxe Coffee & Beverage Station
Freshly brewed regular coffee served with cream, sugar, flavored syrups, and Optimum’s Signature, Sparkling Punch, lemonade, or peach tea
If you didn’t find what you were looking for, we specialize in customizing a menu to meet your specific needs. Rentals are available, including tables, chairs, canopies, linens, china, etc. All orders must be paid in full upon delivery, unless prior billing arrangements have been made. Prices are subject to change without notice.
The Mexican Fiesta
Cocktail Hour
Choice of Two (2) Hor D’Oeuvres
Mexican Fresh Fruit Display
A fresh assortment of seasonal fruits, including mango, jicama, and papaya. Served with our Signature Dip!
Fresh Crudités Display
Fresh seasonal vegetables in a cascading display. Accompanied with robust herb dips!
Crispy Tortilla Chips and Fresh Salsa Fresca
Seven-Layer Bean Dip
Served with tri-color tortilla chips
Dinner Buffet
Please Choose Two (2) of These Selections
Chicken Enchiladas – Shredded chicken wrapped in flour tortillas and served in our red sauce
Beef Enchiladas – Shredded beef wrapped in flour tortillas and served with our spicy red sauce
Fajita Bar – Warm flour tortillas are served with delicious beef and chicken fajitas, featuring rainbow peppers and onions. The condiment bar includes: sour cream, fresh salsa, tomatoes, onions & cheese.
Mexican Fiesta Rice Traditional
Spanish rice, refried beans, garnished with a Mexican blend of cheeses
Mexican Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine, pepino nuts, and Mexican Caesar dressing
Tri-Color Corn Tortilla Chips
Included: Optimum’s Deluxe Coffee & Beverage Station
Freshly brewed regular coffee served with cream, sugar, flavored syrups, and Optimum’s Signature, sparkling Punch, lemonade, or peach Tea
If you didn’t find what you were looking for, we specialize in customizing a menu to meet your specific needs. Rentals are available, including tables, chairs, canopies, linens, china, etc. All orders must be paid in full upon delivery, unless prior billing arrangements have been made. Prices are subject to change without notice.
The Ultimate BBQ Feast
Cocktail Hour
International Cheese Display
A spectacular assortment of imported and domestic cheese served with a variety of gourmet crackers & toasts
Fresh Fruit & Strawberry Display
A fresh assortment of seasonal fruits and beautiful strawberries served with our Signature Dip!
Fresh Crudités Display
Fresh seasonal vegetables in a cascading display. Accompanied with robust herb dips!
Dinner Buffet
Please Choose Two (2) of These Selections
BBQ Pork Ribs – Grilled on-site until tender and tasty, and served with a tangy BBQ sauce
Marinated Tri-Tip – Seasoned tri-tip grilled on-site to perfection
New York Strip Steak – Succulent steak grilled on-site to perfection
BBQ Chicken
Grilled on-site until tender and tasty, and served with a tangy BBQ sauce
Char-Grilled 1/3 lb Hamburgers
Grilled on-site and served on fresh buns with all the condiments on the side
Red Skinned Potato Salad
Red-skinned potatoes garnished with fresh rosemary
Ranch Beans
A slightly spiced bean
Garden Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and croutons served with ranch or Italian dressing, gourmet rolls, and butterballs
Included: Optimum’s Deluxe Coffee & Beverage Station
Freshly brewed regular coffee served with cream, sugar, flavored syrups, and Optimum’s Signature, Sparkling Punch, lemonade, or peach Tea
If you didn’t find what you were looking for, we specialize in customizing a menu to meet your specific needs. Rentals are available, including tables, chairs, canopies, linens, china, etc. All orders must be paid in full upon delivery, unless prior billing arrangements have been made. Prices are subject to change without notice.
The Perfect Menu Awaits
Connect with our catering specialists and start designing your custom event experience today.
Phone
Office: 760-259-8889
Cell Phone: 442-489-2192
info@optimumcatering.com
Corporate
2131 Palomar Airport Rd, Suite 232
Carlsbad, CA 92011
