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: