optimum catering

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

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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

Email

info@optimumcatering.com

Corporate

2131 Palomar Airport Rd, Suite 232
Carlsbad, CA 92011

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