Sample Menus

West Coast Seafood, Dungeness Crab and Abalone Dinners
Fresh off the boat Dungeness crabs cooked to order. Clams, oysters, mussels, prawns or the catch of the day served with a variety potatoes, corn, sourdough and salads. Top this off with a paired wine or a locally brewed beer and a perfect meal has arrived.

We'd like to tempt your palate with a Pacific Coast delicacy: Abalone. Coastal Catering is the only local caterer to feature this special seafood offering. We'll prepare a multi-course tasting menu featuring local farmed abalone.*Subject to availability.

“Toes in the Sand” Picnic Baskets
Our baskets provide the perfect, portable culinary experience. Enjoy a picnic basket anytime, anywhere with specially selected meats, cheeses, artisanal breads and organic produce. How about old fashioned fried chicken, cornbread and iced tea? All baskets are to your specifications and wine pairing services are available.

Corporate Events
Boxed lunches, banquets and cookouts are just a few of the options available to our corporate clients. We'll provide everything you need to keep it simple and clean without any compromise in quality, creativity or flavor. Let us put together a package for your company today.

Party Platters
Coastal Catering has a wide variety of platters to choose from: Sandwiches on artisanal breads, cheese boards, charcuterie, seasonal fruit, crudite, antipasti, salads, spreadables and delectable desserts. *All platters require 24 hours advanced notice.

Cocktail, Tailgate, Themed and Holiday parties
Whether in your home or at a venue of your choice, we will bring your vision to life. Let your imagination run wild. The big game, Halloween, Christmas, New Year's, St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day or a birthday—our skilled staff will make it happen for you.

Wine Tours
The Santa Cruz Mountain AVA is the oldest wine growing region in California, known for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bordeaux blends. Take a leisurely day to explore the world class wines—our food pairings will complete your experience.

Come and nibble down the wine trail with your own fromagère and sommelier. At Coastal Catering we work closely with the wineries of the Santa Cruz, Monterey and Santa Clara regions to ensure you have an exceptional wine tasting and culinary experience, from a behind-the-scenes barrel tasting or visit with the winemaker. Try a basket filled with locally cured meats, pates, cheeses, mustards, jams, nuts, olives, artisanal breads, smoked fish, and fresh fruit. We also provide still and sparkling water to cleanse the palate between tastes. *Ask us about private wine and cheese classes.

Weddings
On the beach, in a church, or a venue of your choosing, our event coordinator and chef will insure your special day is everything you ever dreamed. We have many options for you to choose from. Formal, full service to casual packages available. *Wedding cake and floral specialists upon request.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Kosher options
At Coastal Catering we understand that you or a guest may have special dietary needs. Please let us know so we may better accommodate you.

Baked Goods and Confections
Seasonal fruit pies, gallettes, cannoli and cookies made to order. Our cupcakes, mini bundts, confections and gelatos will take you down memory lane. How about handmade brioche, dinner rolls or foccacia for that little something special? Do you have a favorite family recipe? Let us know so we can recreate it for you.

BBQ and Cookouts
There is nothing like quality meat cooked over an open flame. At Coastal Catering we will indulge your primal desires with perfectly prepared, beef, pork, chicken or lamb with all the fixings. We use natural hormone free meats from local butchers.