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

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

Lunch Menu Items


Boxed & Buffet

From tasty salads and sandwiches to hot lunch buffets, our lunch menus have something for everyone. Looking for something different?
We can create and customize items to better fit the needs of your event.

Packages

The Lunch Box
Perfect for business meetings or lunch-on-the-go. Includes choice of one sandwich and one side salad or one entree salad and a homemade bread roll. Also includes a brownie or cookie.
Bistro Style Buffet Lunch
This buffet includes a variety of three fresh made sandwiches on assorted artisan breads (choices below). Also includes two side salads.
Hot Lunch Buffet
When just a sandwich won't due, choose a hot buffet (choices below). Includes two entrees, one side salad, and warm homemade bread rolls. One serving per two entrees.
Something Sweet
Assorted cookies, brownies, and dessert bars. One cookie and one bar per serving. Must be ordered with a lunch package.
Chips and Dips
Your choice of homemade gourmet potato chips with an onion dip or tortilla chips with fresh guacamole. Must be ordered with a lunch package.

Create Your Own

Make Your Own Artisanal Sandwich Buffet
An artfully displayed feast with generous portions of honey baked ham, roasted turkey breast, mesquite smoked tri-tip of beef, freshly sliced Italian dry salami, assorted cheeses, and sliced breads with gourmet condiments. Includes your choice of two side salads.
Make Your Own Chef Salad Bar
A variety of mixed greens displayed with grilled chicken, salami, bacon, green onions, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, hard-boiled eggs, grated cheddar and jack cheeses, blue cheese crumbles, pickled beets, pepperoncini, croutons, and sunflower seeds with a variety of dressings.
Make Your Own Taco Bar
Crispy taco shells ready to fill with grilled chicken and beef, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, grated cheeses and several kinds of salsas. Homemade tortilla chips and salsa fresca are included.

Artisanal Sandwiches

Ala Carte
Turkey Breast with Swiss Cheese, Tomato, Avocado, Lettuce, and Aioli

Grilled Tri Tip of Beef with Spicy Jack Cheese and Horseradish Aioli

Grilled Chicken with Havarti Cheese, Bacon, Tomato, Bermuda Onion, and Sweet Hot Mustard

Black Forest Ham with Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Tomato, Lettuce, and Mayonnaise

Pulled Pork with a Peach Chipotle Chutney

Tuscan Salami with Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper, and a Balsamic Vinaigrette

California Vegetarian with Grilled Red Peppers, Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, and Mozzarella with Sun-dried Tomato Aioli

Entrée Salads

Ala Carte
Chicken Caesar Salad on a bed of Baby Hearts of Romaine with Parmesan cheese, Homemade Garlic Croutons and Caesar dressing

Asian Chicken Salad on a bed of Napa Cabbage with Slivered Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Scallions, Red Peppers and Crispy Won Ton Strings tossed in a Sesame Soy Dressing

Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Bleu Cheese, Brentwood Corn, Apple, and Tomato tossed in a Creamy Herb Vinaigrette

Cobb Salad with Turkey Breast, Bleu Cheese, Bacon, Hard Boiled Eggs, Avocado, and Tomato displayed on a bed of Baby Greens and served with your choice of Creamy Ranch or Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

Thai Beef Salad with Seasoned and Sautéed Beef Strips on Field Greens, Red Cabbage, Cucumbers topped with a Chile Lime Dressing

Chicken Taco Salad with Spicy Shredded Chicken Breast on Romaine Greens with Black Beans, Shredded Cheddar and Jack Cheeses, Tomato, Avocado, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, and a Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Shrimp Louie Salad on a bed of Baby Hearts of Romaine with Bay Shrimp, Hard Cooked Egg Slices, Shell Pasta, Olives, and Celery tossed with Louie Dressing

Southwestern Chicken Caesar Salad in a bed of Romaine tossed with Fried Corn, Tortilla Strips, Roasted Red Peppers, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Corn, and a Creamy Cilantro Garlic Dressing

Side Salads

Ala Carte
Traditional Caesar Salad on a bed of Baby Hearts of Romaine with Parmesan cheese, Homemade Garlic Croutons and Caesar dressing

Mixed Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Kidney Beans, and Homemade Croutons topped with your choice of Creamy Ranch or Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Asian Fusion Salad on a bed of Napa Cabbage with Slivered Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Scallions, Red Peppers and Crispy Won Ton Strings tossed in a Sesame Soy Dressing

Santa Fe Salad in a bed of Romaine tossed with Fried Corn, Tortilla Strips, Roasted Red Peppers, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Corn, and a Creamy Cilantro Garlic Dressing

Italian Salad in a bed of Mixed Greens tossed with Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Sweet Red Peppers, Fresh Mushrooms, and Homemade Croutons topped with a Red Wine Vinaigrette

Pasta Salad tossed with Pesto, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Pinenuts

Creamy Cole Slaw

Potato Salad

Hot Entrées

Chicken Enchiladas Suiza
White corn tortillas filled with tender chicken breast, onions and jack cheese and topped with creamy green tomatillo sauce, sour cream and guacamole. Served with chips and salsa. Includes Mexican Rice and Pinto Beans.
Premium Flat Iron Steak
A first rate marbled cut that features the tenderness of a rib-eye and the full-flavored character of a T-bone. Served with bleu cheese crumbles and a demi-glace. Includes Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables.
Pork Tenderloin
Grilled pork tenderloin with a sesame soy glaze, rice, and sesame snow peas. Includes Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken seasoned with our chef’s special blend of lemon, garlic, pepper and seasonings, grilled to perfection and topped with a lemon herb wine sauce. Served with Wild Rice Pilaf and Seasonal Vegetables.
Sesame Ginger Chicken
Tender bites of chicken in sesame ginger soy sauce with scallions, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots. Includes Lucky Jasmine Rice and Stir Fried Vegetables.
Mesquite Grilled Tri Tip of Beef
Thinly sliced mesquite grilled tri-tip served with a Cabernet wine sauce. Includes Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables.
Artichoke Chicken Penne Pasta
Grilled chicken breast and artichoke hearts tossed with penne pasta in an asiago cream sauce.
Penne Pasta with Pesto and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Grilled chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, and parmesan cheese tossed with penne pasta in a basil pesto cream sauce served with a soft, warm baguette and sweet butter.
Fusilli Chicken Pasta
Fussilli pasta and grilled chicken with arugula, diced red onion, and cherry tomatoes, tossed in garlic olive oil served with herbed foccacia bread.
Traditional Lasagna
Italian sausage or ground beef layered with red marinara sauce, mushrooms, mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta cheeses.
Vegetarian Lasagna
Grilled wild and button mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, and eggplant slices layered with mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta cheeses topped with a tomato bechamel sauce.

Additional Items

Cookie, Brownie, and Lemon Bars
Assorted Bags of Chips
Sodas and Bottled Waters


"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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