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Located in Pleasanton, CA. Catering the entire Bay Area.

Give us a call today at:(925) 485-3288

Weddings


Congratulations!

Your upcoming wedding is your personal expression of style and taste. That's why every wedding we cater is unique and exciting as our first! It's important for us to bring your vision to life. Whether your perfect day is an opulent seated dinner or a casual country buffet, we will listen carefully to your ideas and help design a fantastic menu. Our goal is to make your wedding as memorable and stress-free as possible!

Below you can find a few of our sample wedding menus. The menus shown are simply suggestions and are completely customizable. Give us a call today for a personalized proposal with no obligation.

◊ Bronze Dinner Menu
◊ Silver Dinner Menu
◊ Gold Dinner Menu
◊ Silver Brunch Menu
◊ Gold Brunch Menu
◊ Hors d'oeuvre Additions
◊ Hors d'oeuvre Packages

◊ Download Wedding Menus (PDF)

Bronze Dinner Menu

Salad
Baby Greens, Sliced Pears, Roasted Pecans and Gorgonzola with Champagne Vinaigrette
Buffet Entrée (Select Two)
Grilled Tri-Tip with Cabernet Mushroom Sauce

Breaded Italian Chicken Breast with Whole Grain Mustard Cream Sauce

Pork Loin Stuffed with Fresh Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Wild Mushrooms with Marsala Wine Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Tarragon Béarnaise Sauce

Side Dishes
A Medley of Baby Carrots, Broccoli and Cauliflower

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Warm Rolls with Butter

Beverages
Premium Organic Coffee Bar

Spring Water with Cucumber and Mint

Silver Dinner Menu

Served Salad
Fresh Spinach, Teardrop Tomatoes, Red Onion and Bacon Bits with Warm Shallot Vinaigrette
Buffet Entrée (select two)
Roast Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream

Steak Pinwheels Stuffed with Swiss Chard, Fresh Garden Herbs and Provolone Cheese

Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Mango Pineapple Salsa

Grilled Chicken with Madeira Sun-Dried Tomato and Shitake Mushroom Sauce

Baked Seafood Stuffed Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Butter

Grilled Marinated Shrimp and Scallop Skewers

Side Dishes
Fresh Asparagus Spears with Balsamic Reduction

Wild Rice Pilaf

Warm Rolls with Butter

Beverages
Premium Organic Coffee Bar

Spring Water with Cucumber and Mint

Gold Dinner Menu (Served)

First Course
Tri-Colored Couscous Crab Tower with Lemon Vinaigrette and Citrus Aioli
Second Course
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Honey Crème Fraiche
Third Course
Baby Greens, Fresh Raspberries, Mardarin Oranges, and Candied Walnuts with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Fourth Course (guests choose one)
Peppered Beef Tenderloin in a Cognac Demi-Glace served with Roasted Asparagus and Fingerling Potatoes

Chicken Versailles Lightly Breaded and Stuffed with Spinach, Mozzarella, Parmesan and Pinenuts with Mushroom Béchamel Sauce served with Zucchini, Squash, and Roasted Potatoes

Mesquite Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Buerre Blanc served with Zucchini, Squash, and Rice Pilaf

Stuffed Truffled Roulade with Chanterelle and Royal Trumpet Mushrooms topped with a Mushroom Glace served with Roasted Asparagus and Fingerling Potatoe

Fifth Course
Demitasse Petit Four

Premium Organic Coffee and Tea Service

Silver Brunch Menu

Salad
Baby Greens, Fresh Raspberries, Mandarin Oranges, and Candied Walnuts with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Fresh Fruit Display

Traditional Breakfast
Assorted Pastries and Muffins

Blueberry, Cinnamon Raison, and Plain Bagels with Flavored Cream Cheeses

Eggs Benedict

Hickory Smoked Bacon

Honey Baked Ham

Country Rosemary Potatoes

Station
Pecan Praline French Toast Station served with Sausage, Warm Syrups, Berry Compote, and Whipped Cream
Beverages
Premium Organic Coffee and Tea Bar

Pitchers of Orange and Apple Juice

Gold Brunch Menu

Salad
Baby Greens, Fresh Raspberries, Mandarin Oranges, and Candied Walnuts with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Fresh Fruit Display

Traditional Breakfast
Assorted Pastries and Muffins

Blueberry, Cinnamon Raison, and Plain Bagels with Flavored Cream Cheeses

Eggs Benedict

Pecan Praline French Toast with Warm Syrups, Berry Compote, and Whipped Cream

Hickory Smoked Bacon

Honey Baked Ham

Country Rosemary Potatoes

Stations
Bloody Mary Station with an array of condiments, including Tabasco, horseradish, Clamato, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, olives, celery, green onion sticks, and marinated vegetables. Served in traditional glassware, garnished with succulent shrimp

Chef Attended Omelet Bar with guests' choice of grated cheese, ham, sausage, bacon crumbles, mushrooms, green onions, tomatoes, black olives, and peppers

Beverages
Premium Organic Coffee and Tea Bar

Pitchers of Orange and Apple Juice

Hors d'Oeuvre Additions

Pacific Breeze
Bacon Wrapped Scallops Glazed with Teriyaki sauce, wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection

Island Spice Rubbed Pork & Pineapple Skewers Pork tenderloin rubbed with spices and marinated in rum and lime juice skewered with fresh pineapple chunks then grilled. Served with a mango habanero mojo

Maui Ahi Poke Crisp lotus root with sashimi grade Ahi Tuna and a soy sesame glace
A Taste of Italy
Black Forest Ham and Parmesan Palmiers Black Forest ham, hot sweet mustard, and parmesan cheese rolled together and baked in puff pastry

Chicken Pinwheels on Baguette Rolled chicken breast filled with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and pinenuts sliced into pinwheels and served on fresh baguette with aioli

Tortellini SkewersCheese tortellini marinated in olive oil, fresh herbs, and garlic, then skewered with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes

Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms With sautéed garlic and onion, parsley, and parmesan cheese

Premier
Beef Wellingtons Bite sized beef tenderloin baked in puff pastry. Served with Bearnaise sauce

Zucchini Envy Zucchini ribbon, painted with goat cheese and fresh herbs, then rolled up with fresh mint, secured with a chive and accented with a red pepper slice

Cajun Seared Ahi Tuna LollipopsServed with a sweet and spicy sauce and a cool cilantro aioli drizzle

Smoked Salmon on Black Bread With a dill crème fraîche

Hors d'Oeuvre Packages

Island Paradise
Bacon Wrapped Scallops Glazed with Teriyaki sauce, wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection

California Roll Sushi rolls filled with avocado and crab. Served with soy, wasabi, and pickled ginger

Chicken Satay Strips of tender chicken marinated, skewered, and grilled with our famous ginger sesame sauce

Hawaiian Beef Skewers Topped with a hoison dipping sauce

Island Spice Rubbed Pork & Pineapple Skewers Pork tenderloin rubbed with spices and marinated in rum and lime juice skewered with fresh pineapple chunks then grilled. Served with a mango habanero mojo

Maui Ahi Poke Crisp lotus root with sashimi grade Ahi Tuna and a soy sesame glace

Pineapple Teriyaki Glazed Meatballs Meatballs smothered in our homemade pineapple teriyaki glaze

Skewered Lemon Garlic Prawn A jumbo prawn marinated in a lemon garlic soy marinade and then grilled to perfection. Served on a wooden skewer

Vegetarian Roll Filled with cucumber, cream cheese, and avocado. This vegetarian sushi has the perfect combination of smooth and crunchy textures
California Sunset
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tender chicken breast pieces wrapped in bacon and baked until crispy, then brushed with a teriyaki glaze

Beef Wellingtons Bite sized beef tenderloin baked in puff pastry. Served with Bearnaise sauce

Chevre and Sun Dried Tomato with Spicy Bagel Crisps Chevre and cream cheese with sun-dried tomatoes and roasted garlic served with thinly sliced bagel chips that are lightly drizzled with a spicy olive oil and baked

Fresh Fruit Display A beautiful display of fresh fruits and seasonal berries

Gourmet Cheese Tray A variety of domestic and international cheeses served with an assortment of crackers, baguettes, grapes, and apple slices

Pork Tenderloin on Toasted Baguette Pork tenderloin on sliced baguette with aioli and topped with cantaloupe salsa

Herb Marinated Grilled Shrimp Jumbo prawns marinated in fresh herbs and garlic olive oil, then grilled to perfection over a mesquite grill

Wild Mushroom Tartlets Wild and button mushrooms seasoned with thyme and Parmesan cheese

Veggie Skewers grilled with Cremini Mushrooms, Squash, Red and Yellow Peppers in a Balsamic Cabernet Syrup

Tiny New Potatoes topped with Bacon Bits, Sour Cream, and Chive

"Thank you for going the extra mile on our special day. We are still hearing comments on the wonderful food!"

said the Dent family

"Your staff was very presentable and enjoyable to work with. The presentation of the food was beautiful. And the food was outstanding!"

said Becky

"We would like to thank you for such a wonderful job. We got great feedback from everyone on the food and the service. You will be recommended to everyone we know. Thank you."

said the Isons

"Just wanted to say thanks again and let you know how much we truly enjoyed your services and your company!"

said the Wirthgens

"Wonderful food and wonderful service. Everyone really enjoyed the event. Thanks."

said Gordon & Julie

"Thank you again for all your hard work on Saturday night. The party was a great success and I thank you and your staff. I look forward to working with you again."

said David

"I wanted to let you all know how much we enjoyed the food for my husband's retirement party in June at the Senior Center. You were all a joy to work with and I felt like I've known you all my life."

said Debbie & Stacey

"This is a long overdue thank you for delivery on an amazing dinner! All four of you were a joy to have in my house. :) The food was absolutely delicious and everyone was raving about it."

said Cindy

"Thank you so much for your delicious food at our wedding on May 20th. It was quite delicious, beautifully set up, and the smoked salmon hors d'oeuvres were an unexpected treat!"

said Mr. and Mrs. Cashmark

"The food was terrific, the presentation was out of this world, and all the staff was fabulous! You gave the chamber members a mixer to remember!!"

said Bernie
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About Us

The owner, general manager and executive chef have over 25 years of combined experience in the food service industry. We love what we do and we are dedicated to providing the finest gourmet catering at reasonable prices.

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Plan An Event

We can help eliminate the stress of planning an event. Just fill out the form with as many of the pertinent details as you can and we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your event.

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Catering FAQs

Can I make up my own menu or make changes in your menus?

Absolutely! We love to help you create a special menu just for your party. All of the menus on this website are customizeable. You are welcome to make any additions or changes that you would prefer.

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Planning Guides

Need help planning your upcoming event? A Tasteful Affair has got you covered! We have put together a few different planning guides to assist you with any hors d'oeuvre, beverage, staffing, and wedding questions you may have.

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