Chef's Biography

Here are samples of our many different manus for you to choose from. We also offer the options of completely customized menus as well as all of our clients are offered a chance to meet our chef and come to one of our delicious food tastings.


Below are samples of our menus

 

BAY ISLAND  
TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS * CLASSIC BUFFET

Tray Passed Hors d'oeuvres
Bruchetta w/ Tomato Basil Olive Tappenade
Spinach & Cheese Country Quiche Bites
Swedish Meatballs

Dinner Buffet
House Salad
Mixed Spring Greens Garden Salad w/ Carrots, Beat Curls, Tomato, Olives
(Italian Vinaigrette, Citrus Vinaigrette, Raspberry or Ranch Dressing)

Penne Pasta w/ Fresh Tomato & Basil Cream Sauce
Topped w/ Sliced Herb Grilled Chicken

Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Chef’s Rolls and Butters
Coffee Station

$17.95 per guest

Optional Upgrades
Gourmet "Silver" Coffee Station
Starbucks Coffee, Syrup Flavors, Whip Cream, Chocolate Shavings,
 Cinnamon Sticks and usual accompaniments Includes Silver Coffee Urn
$2.75 per guest

Chef Selection of Handmade "Petit Desserts"
A Delectable Variety such as:  Ultimate Balls, Luscious Cheesecake &  Brownies Squares, Fresh Fruit Tartlets, Petit Cakes, Lemon Bars, Ganache Tarts,
 Coconut Macaroons, Dipped Fruits and more!
$4.95 per guest

Chef included with all Hot Island Buffets
Fewer than 25 guests, please see menus $27.95+

Colette's Catering & Specialty Cakes, Inc.
Phone: (714) 447-9190 Toll Free: (888) 228-3780
Fax: (714) 447-3890
www.SoCalCatering.com

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LIDO ISLE
DISPLAY APPETIZERS * CLASSIC BUFFET

Gourmet Cheese & Fresh Fruit Display
Beautiful arrangement of Seasonal Fruits with Imported and Domestic Cheeses
Herb Crackers

Select One Salad
Spring Salad - Spring Baby Greens, Romaine, Oranges, Feta, Red Onion, Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
Classic Caesar Salad - Romaine, Classic Caesar Dressing, Homemade Croutons, Parmesan
House Salad - Mixed Spring Greens Garden Salad w/ Carrots, Beat Curls, Tomato, Olives  (Italian Vinaigrette, Citrus Vinaigrette, Raspberry or Ranch Dressing)

Select One Entrée
Garlic and Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Grilled Chicken Topped with Mushroom Ragout
Italian Sausage and Peppers -Or- Italian Meatballs Marinara

Select One Pasta
Penne Pasta Marinara -Or- Penne with Alfredo
Penne Pasta Primavera w/ Fresh Vegetables and a light White Wine Cream Sauce

Select Two Sides
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Lemon Rice -Or- Rice Pilaf

Includes
Chef’s Rolls and Butters
Coffee Station

$20.95 per guest

Optional Upgrades
Gourmet "Silver" Coffee Station
Starbucks Coffee, Syrup Flavors, Whip Cream, Chocolate Shavings,
 Cinnamon Sticks and usual accompaniments Includes Silver Coffee Urn
$2.75 per guest

Chef Selection of Handmade "Petit Desserts"
A Delectable Variety such as:  Ultimate Balls, Luscious Cheesecake &  Brownies Squares, Fresh Fruit Tartlets, Petit Cakes, Lemon Bars, Ganache Tarts,
 Coconut Macaroons, Dipped Fruits and more!
$4.95 per guest

Chef included with all Hot Island Buffets
Fewer than 25 guests, please see menus $27.95+

Colette's Catering & Specialty Cakes, Inc.
Phone: (714) 447-9190 Toll Free: (888) 228-3780
Fax: (714) 447-3890
www.SoCalCatering.com

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SAN CLEMENTE
TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS * ELEGANCE BUFFET

Select Three Tray Passed Hors d’oeuvre
Potstickers w/Sweet Chili Dip - Chicken -Or- Vegetarian
Caprese Picks - Tiny Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil -Or- Antipasto Skewers
Crostini w/ Apricots and Gorgonzola -Or- Bruchetta Classico
Greek Filo Cups w/Spinach and Cheeses - Or - Wild Mushroom in Filo Cups

Select One Salad
Spring Salad - Spring Baby Greens, Romaine, Oranges, Feta, Red Onion, Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
Classic Caesar Salad - Romaine, Classic Caesar Dressing, Homemade Croutons, Parmesan
House Salad - Mixed Spring Greens Garden Salad w/ Carrots, Beat Curls, Tomato, Olives  (Italian Vinaigrette, Citrus Vinaigrette, Raspberry or Ranch Dressing)
Fruity Summer Salad -Spring Greens, Diced Fruits, Gold Raisins, Gorgonzola, Walnuts, Citrus Vinaigrette

Select Two Entrées, One Side, One Veggie
Sliced Grilled Tri-Tip of Beef, BBQ Au Jus
Sliced Herb Roasted NY Strip Loin w/Wild Mushroom Demi Glace
Classic Beef Stroganoff w/Mushrooms and Parsley Butter Noodles

Salmon, Mahi Mahi, Halibut -Or- Crab stuffed Tilapia
Sauce to compliment: Lemon Caper White Wine Sauce, Pineapple Cream or Fresh Tropical Salsa

Chicken Verdicchio w/Artichokes, Mushrooms and Wine
Florentine Chicken w/Spinach and Cheese
Chicken California w/Sundried Tomato and Goat

Rice Pilaf, Lemon Rice -Or- Confetti Rice
Garlic Mashed Potatoes -Or- Red Rose Potatoes
Penne w/ Gorgonzola Sauce -Or- Penne Pomodoro Cous Cous, Rainbow Roasted Vegetable Display

Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Medley
(Hot or Room temp w/fresh snipped herbs)
Green Beans and Roma Platter w/ Pesto Vinaigrette
Green Beans w/Almonds
Fresh Asparagus (seasonal)

Includes
Chef’s Rolls and Butters
Coffee Station

$27.95 per guest

Optional Upgrades
Gourmet "Silver" Coffee Station
Starbucks Coffee, Syrup Flavors, Whip Cream, Chocolate Shavings,
 Cinnamon Sticks and usual accompaniments Includes Silver Coffee Urn
$2.75 per guest

Chef Selection of Handmade "Petit Desserts"
A Delectable Variety such as:  Ultimate Balls, Luscious Cheesecake &  Brownies Squares, Fresh Fruit Tartlets, Petit Cakes, Lemon Bars, Ganache Tarts,
 Coconut Macaroons, Dipped Fruits and more!
$4.95 per guest

Chef included with all Hot Island Buffets

Colette's Catering & Specialty Cakes, Inc.
Phone: (714) 447-9190 Toll Free: (888) 228-3780
Fax: (714) 447-3890
www.SoCalCatering.com

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BALBOA 
TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS * ELEGANCE BUFFET

Hors d’oeuvre Selections
Select Three Tray Passed Appetizers -Or- Gourmet Fresh Fruit  Cheese Display
(Group One and single* Appetizers - see attached)

Select One Salad
Spinach Salad - Baby Spinach, Mushrooms, Bacon, Egg, Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad - Romaine, Classic Caesar Dressing, Homemade Croutons, Parmesan
House Salad - Mixed Spring Greens Garden Salad w/ Carrots, Beat Curls, Tomato, Olives  (Italian Vinaigrette, Citrus Vinaigrette, Raspberry or Ranch Dressing)

Select Two Entrées, One Side, One Veggie

Beef and Lamb
 Braised Beef Pot Roast - Slow w/Sherry and Vegetables
Sliced Grilled Tri-Tip of Beef, BBQ Au Jus
Sliced Herbed NY Strip Loin w - w/ Blue Cheese Crumbles, Green Peppercorn Sauce
Garlic Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin w/Classic Au Jus (+4.00)
Herb Crusted Baby Rack of Lamb, Garlic Au Jus & Minted Apricot Jam (+3.00)

Seafood
 Salmon w/ Pineapple Cream Sauce
Salmon stuffed w/ Crab and Bay Shrimp - Creole Sauce (+3.00)
Salmon w/ Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Mahi Mahi Veracruz - Peppers, Onions, Green Olives and Tomato
Halibut - Grainy Mustard Chardonnay Sauce (+3.00)
Grilled Swordfish w/ Creamy Pineapple Salsa (+3.00)
Grilled Salmon - Blood Orange (Seasonal) or Citrus Salsa
Shrimp Scampi (3 per person)
Pistachio Crusted Tilapia
Sea Bass w/ Tangerine Reduction Sauce (+5.00)

Chicken
 Garlic and Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Chicken Provencal - Olives, Tomato, Caper Sauce Provencal
Chicken Verdicchio - Artichokes, Mushrooms, Garlic White Wine Sauce
Chicken Florentine - Stuffed w/Cheeses, Spinach and Herbs, served w/ Country Sauce
Chicken California w/Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese
Apricot Chicken - Sautéed Breast Filets w/ Colette’s Apricot, Ginger Glaze

Vegetarian
Polenta w/Rainbow Roasted Veggies and Feta
Angle Hair Bundles w/Blackened Tofu, La Checca Sauce

Rice Pilaf, Lemon Rice -Or- Confetti Rice
Garlic Mashed Potatoes -Or- Red Rose Potatoes
Cous Cous w/Peaches and Mint
Provolone Potatoes

Penne w/Vodka Sauce
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Medley
Green Beans w/Almonds
Fresh Asparagus (seasonal)

Includes
Chef’s Rolls and Butters
Coffee Station

$29.95 per guest

Colette's Catering & Specialty Cakes, Inc.
Phone: (714) 447-9190 Toll Free: (888) 228-3780
Fax: (714) 447-3890
www.SoCalCatering.com

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HARBOR ISLAND
DELUXE HORS D’OUVRE PRESENTATION * SIT DOWN DINNER

Including
Deluxe Hors d’oeuvre Presentations
Salad / Starter Course
Chef Prepared Fabulous Entrees with Accoutrements to compliment
House Breads and whipped butter
Tableside Dessert, Specialty Cake Selection or Petit Desserts Display

Deluxe Hors d’oeuvre Presentation
Gourmet Fresh Fruit & Cheese Display
Beautiful arrangement of Seasonal Fruits with Imported and Domestic Cheeses
Herb Crackers
Plus…
Select Three Tray Passed Hors d'oeuvre

Single & Dual Entrée Sit Down Menus
Select One Salad
Spring Salad - Spring Baby Greens, Oranges, Feta, Red Onion, Citrus Vinaigrette  Classic Caesar Salad - Romaine, Classic Caesar dressing, Homemade Croutons, Parmesan Spinach Salad - Baby Spinach, Mushrooms, Bacon, Egg, Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Spinach / Strawberry Salad - w/Fresh Strawberries, Feta, Toasted Pine Nuts, Citrus Vinaigrette Tomato, Basil & Goat Cheese over Baby Greens, Lemon Vinaigrette

Single Entrée Sit Down Dinner
Please consult with Catering Coordinator for full menu selections
Priced from $36.95
 
Dual Entrée Sit Down Dinner
Please consult with Catering Coordinator for full menu selections
Priced from $39.95 (81 or more guests)

Dessert Selections
Tableside Plated Selections, Dessert Display Tables and Customized Cakes
See Menu Selections, or call for a custom quote.

A Chef Fee + Assistant fee shall apply on all Sit Downs

Colette's Catering & Specialty Cakes, Inc.
Phone: (714) 447-9190 Toll Free: (888) 228-3780
Fax: (714) 447-3890
www.SoCalCatering.com

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CATALINA HOLIDAY
DELUXE HORS D’OUVRE COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Grand Poached Salmon Display
Decorated w/ Cucumbers, Fresh Herbs & Edible flowers, with Creamy Dill Sauce
-Or-
Hot Turkey en Croute - Turkey and Pastry Rolls with Gravy, Cranberry Relish
(Staffed Station serving mini plates)

Torte Terrine - Three Cheeses, Sundried Tomato, Artichokes, Pesto w/Baguette Slices Rainbow Roast Vegetable Display -garnished w/ Feta, Basil and Olives
Hot Artichoke Dip - Served hot with Baguette Slices
Spicy Sausage Bites w/ Honey Dijon Dip

Crostini Canapés w/ Apricots and Goat Cheese
Filet & Portobello Skewers w/Ponzu Sauce **
Chicken Potstickers w/ Sweet Chili Dip
Poki Style Ahi on won ton chip***

Handmade Petit Desserts Fanciful trays of Colette’s handmade mini pastries
Coffee Station

$37.95 per guest

Colette's Catering & Specialty Cakes, Inc.
Phone: (714) 447-9190 Toll Free: (888) 228-3780
Fax: (714) 447-3890
www.SoCalCatering.com

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LINDA ISLE
HORS D’OUVRE COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Jumbo Shrimp Display on Ice
Served with Spicy Horseradish Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Cheese and Pate Display – Imported and Domestic Cheeses w/Fresh Fruit Accents 
Accompanied by w/ Sliced Baguettes
Chef’s Selection Tea Sandwich Canapés*

Caprese Picks - (Tiny Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil)
Filet & Portobello Skewers w/Ponzu Sauce **
Veggie Egg Rolls w/Sweet Chili Dip 

Caramelized Apple w/ Gorgonzola & Toasted Walnut on Endive Boats*
Curried Chicken and Date Canapés
Poki Style Ahi on won ton chip***
Bruchetta Classico
Coffee Station

$36.95 per guest


Chef included with all Hot Island Buffets

Colette's Catering & Specialty Cakes, Inc.
Phone: (714) 447-9190 Toll Free: (888) 228-3780
Fax: (714) 447-3890
www.SoCalCatering.com

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COLLINS ISLAND
ITALIAN STATIONS COCKTAIL PARTY

Antipasto Station
Italian Meats, Cheeses, Veggies, Olives, Peppers and more, decorated and arranged.  
Baguettes w/ Garlic Butter, Breadsticks

Pasta Station - Penne and Tortellini 
Alfredo, Marinara and Pomodoro Fresco Sauce w/Parmesan 
Julienne Grilled Herb Chicken and Fresh Veggie “toss ins”
Garlic Sautéed Button Mushrooms

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display w/Ginger Honey Dip
Hot Artichoke Dip - Served hot with Baguette Slices
Pesto Shrimp and Tortellini Skewers
Stuffed Mushrooms Italian or Crab
Bruchetta Classico
Coffee Station

$33.95 per guest

Optional Upgrades
Gourmet “Silver” Coffee Station 
Starbucks Coffee, Syrup Flavors, Whip Cream, Chocolate Shavings,  Cinnamon Sticks usual accompaniments.  Includes Silver Coffee Urn
$2.75 per guest

Chef Selection of Handmade “Petit Desserts
A Delectable Variety such as:  Ultimate Balls, Luscious Cheesecake &  Brownies Squares, Fresh Fruit Tartlets, Petit Cakes, Lemon Bars, Ganache Tarts, Coconut Macaroons, Dipped Fruits and more!
 $4.95 per guest

Chef included with all Hot Island Buffets

Colette's Catering & Specialty Cakes, Inc.
Phone: (714) 447-9190 Toll Free: (888) 228-3780
Fax: (714) 447-3890
www.SoCalCatering.com

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LITTLE BALBOA
CHEF ACTION AT TROPICAL LUAU STATIONS

Deluxe Tropical Fruit & Cheese Display
Imported and Domestic Cheeses - Brie Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper, and more, Herb Crackers
Fruits such as:
 Pineapple, Melons, Berries, Mango, Papaya wedges w/ lime (seasonal) and more
Tropical accents of Coconuts, Bananas, Beautiful w/ Citrus Rings

Tray Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Pot stickers - Chicken w/ Sweet Chili Dip
Crab and Cream Cheese Wonton's
Coconut Shrimp

Display & Chef Staffed Action Stations

Hand Carved Station of Beef w/ Hawaiian rolls & Horseradish
-Or-
Hand Carved Korean Glazed Pork Tenderloin w/ Hawaiian rolls
  -Or-
Kahlua Pulled Pork w/ Hawaiian rolls
Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad w/Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette

        Tropical Luau Station
Chicken Satay Brochette and Grilled Fruit (platter or chafer)
Japanese Sticky Rice with Colette's Peanut Sauce & Hot Chili paste
Fresh Stir Fry Veggies *cook station

Salads Station
Prawn & Scallop Cups - Shrimp and Scallops, Sweet Onion and Artichoke Hearts       with Orange sections in Butter Lettuce Cups, Champagne Vinaigrette
Chopstix Salad w/ cabbages, lettuce, water chestnuts, fried wonton, almonds - Sesame dressing Tropical Quiche - Served warm and accented w/ Tropical Relish (Ham, Cheeses, Veggies) *vegetarian available

Chef Selection of Handmade “Petit Desserts”
  A Delectable Variety such as:  Ultimate Balls, Luscious Cheesecake &  Brownies Squares, Fresh Fruit Tartlets, Petit Cakes, Lemon Bars, Ganache Tarts, Coconut Macaroons, Dipped Fruits and more!

Coffee Station

$43.95 per guest

Chef included with all Hot Island Buffets

Colette's Catering & Specialty Cakes, Inc.
Phone: (714) 447-9190 Toll Free: (888) 228-3780
Fax: (714) 447-3890
www.SoCalCatering.com

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Rentals, service staff and gratuity not included

 

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