Corporate BBQ Party in Calabasas

Last year we catered a corporate BBQ party for one of our clients, a nationwide landscape design company. The event took place on the company's campus, which is located alongside the beautiful hillsides of Calabasa, CA. Our client was celebrating an event that was designed for team-building and employee appreciation. Many of the employees had been flown in from across the country to attend the event. I really wanted to create an elegant and refreshing menu that was still hearty and fulfilling for the mainly male guests. That's right! Hearty "man food" that's also presentable.

We set up a dual buffet station along with a cocktail hour and reception area for the event. The dynamic event flow was a great feature for guests because they roamed through the event there was literally food station greeting them around every corner. It was both exciting and also smart as it made great use of the beautifully landscaped campus of our client. We created a menu that consisted of delicious BBQ elements for passed appetizers as well as BBQ grill action stations, dessert station, and salsa toppings. The event also included live music with a band performing right by the reception area for company employees to enjoy throughout the event. For dinnerware, we used a line of high-quality disposables that are not only cost-effective but also great for easy clean up because of the minimal clean up. Check out the delicious menu:

COMPANY BBQ PARTY MENU

COCKTAIL HOUR - PASSED SIGNATURE BITES

Mini BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers

Ahi Tuna Tartare served on Wonton Crisp w/Sweet Mango, Sriracha Vinaigrette, Avocado Cream & Chive Garnish

Gourmet Cheese Crostini with Seasonal Fruit Compote

House Smoked BBQ Chicken Flatbread with Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Tangy BBQ Sauce & Cilantro

Mushroom Flatbread with Truffle Béchamel & Thyme

DINNER ACTION STATIONS

Market Salad Bar:

Asian Noodle Salad with Asian Vegetables, Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette & Crunchy Peanuts

Roasted Summer Beets with Baby Greens, Chickpeas, Citrus, & Toasted Hazelnuts with Parsley Vinaigrette

Big Green Salad with Assorted Dressings

Spud Bar:

Creamy Mashed Potatoes , Au Gratin Potatoes, & Baked Potatoes

With assorted toppings including: Black Truffle Butter Balls, Steamed Broccoli, Shredded Cheese, Garlic Chips, Bacon Bits, Crème Fraîche, & Chives

Santa Maria Grill Station:

Served with Grilled Vegetables, Assorted Dipping Sauces & Relishes

Tri-Trip with House Marinade

Fresh Grilled Catch – Stuffed with Citrus & Herbs

Herb Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Basil Aioli

Herb & Sea Salt Grilled Chicken

Grilled Sausages

Gorditas Station:

Freshly made with masa and formed into rounds perfectly suited for small plates. Served with Beans, Rice, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Cilantro Lime Crema & Smoked Chicken

CHEF'S ASSORTMENT OF SEASONAL DESSERTS

Check out all the party details here: