Santa Cruz holiday catering
Make holiday hosting easier with freshly prepared food for coworkers, friends, and family. Order online or plan with us at 877-789-4377.
Entrees
Roasted TurkeyIngredients: all white meat turkey breast, cranberry sauceGluten Free
All-white meat, carved with house-made cranberry sauce.
Honey Cured HamIngredients: ham, honey glazeGluten Free
Fresh honey ham, sliced and ready to eat.
Stuffed Pork LoinIngredients: garlic, chili flakes, parsley, cilantro, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and sauce on the sideGluten Free
Pork loin stuffed with sausage, wrapped in bacon, sliced.
Pork TenderloinIngredients: coffee crusted pork tenderloin, cranberry apple chutneyGluten Free
Coffee-crusted with cranberry apple chutney.
Boursin Stuffed ChickenIngredients: baked chicken breast, boursin cheese, mushroom sauceGluten FreeContains Dairy
Chicken stuffed with boursin, topped with mushroom cream sauce.
Stuffed Seasonal SquashIngredients: squash couscous, zante currants, golden raisins, herbsVeganContains Wheat/Gluten
Stuffed with squash couscous, currants, golden raisins, herbs.
Sirloin SteakIngredients: seared to medium, balsamic drizzleGluten Free
Seared to medium with balsamic drizzle. Meat comes whole; cut on-site for freshness.
New York StripIngredients: seared to medium, red wine sauceGluten Free
Cooked to medium with red wine sauce. Meat comes whole; cut on-site for freshness.
Seared SalmonIngredients: 5oz salmon fillets with salsa verde, walnut pesto, or lemon butterGluten FreeContains Tree NutsContains Dairy
5oz filets with salsa verde, walnut pesto, or lemon butter.
HalibutIngredients: 5oz halibut fillets with salsa verde, walnut pesto, or lemon butterGluten FreeContains Tree NutsContains Dairy
5oz buttery white fish with salsa verde, walnut pesto, or lemon butter.
Shrimp ScampiIngredients: shrimp, tomatoes, white wine and lemon herb butter sauce, angel hair pastaContains DairyContains ShellfishContains Wheat/Gluten
Shrimp & tomato in white wine lemon-herb butter on angel hair.
Vegan Pesto PastaIngredients: pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, vegan pastaVeganContains Wheat/Gluten
Pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, vegan pasta.
Sides
Mashed or Baked PotatoesIngredients: Mashed: contains dairy. Baked: butter, salt, pepperVegetarianContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Add gravy for $15/$30.
Mashed Sweet PotatoesIngredients: sweet potato, butterGluten FreeVegetarianContains Dairy
Truffle Macaroni & CheeseIngredients: milk, flour, butter, cheddar, seasoningsVegetarianContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
RiceIngredients: white, brown, jasmine, or wild riceGluten FreeVegan
Choice of white, brown, jasmine, or wild.
PilafIngredients: rice pilafVegetarianContains Wheat/Gluten
Rice pilaf
StuffingIngredients: celery, onions, thyme, sage, chicken stock, croutonsContains Wheat/Gluten
Roasted Seasonal VegetablesIngredients: olive oil, salt, pepperGluten FreeVegan
Asparagus, green & yellow squash, Chinese eggplant, tomatoes.
Brussel SproutsIngredients: goat cheese, cranberriesGluten FreeVegetarianContains Dairy
Roasted with cranberries and goat cheese.
Soft RollsIngredients: flour, yeast, water, salt, sugarVeganContains Wheat/Gluten
Small: 10 rolls, Large: 30 rolls.
Garlic BreadIngredients: garlic, butter, parsley, breadVegetarianContains SoyContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Small: 10 pieces, Large: 30 pieces.
CornbreadIngredients: cornmeal, flour, eggs, milk, butter, baking powderVegetarianContains EggContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Small: 10 pieces, Large: 30 pieces.
Salads
Classic Caesar SaladIngredients: romaine hearts, parmesan, homemade croutons, house-made caesar (anchovies)VegetarianContains EggContains SoyContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, house-made Caesar dressing on the side.
Pear & Candied Walnut SaladIngredients: mixed greens, crumbled roquefort blue cheese, candied walnuts, pear, onion vinaigretteVegetarianContains Tree NutsContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Mixed greens, blue cheese, candied walnuts, fresh pears, onion vinaigrette.
Spring Green SaladIngredients: mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, homemade croutons, balsamic vinaigretteVegetarianContains Wheat/Gluten
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, croutons, balsamic on the side.
Roasted Beet & Kale SaladIngredients: roasted beets, kale, goat cheese, champagne vinaigretteGluten FreeVegetarianContains Dairy
Roasted beets, kale, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette.
Vegan Quinoa SaladIngredients: quinoa, roasted golden beets, walnuts, arugula, champagne vinaigretteGluten FreeVeganContains Tree Nuts
Quinoa, roasted golden beets, walnuts, arugula, champagne vinaigrette.
Fruit SaladIngredients: seasonal fruit (strawberries, pineapple, green melon, orange melon, red grapes, green grapes, watermelon)Gluten FreeVegan
Tossed seasonal fruit including berries, melon, and grapes.
Bacon & Broccoli SaladIngredients: broccoli florets, blue cheese, red onion, bacon, carrots, almonds, honey vinaigretteGluten FreeContains Tree NutsContains Dairy
Broccoli, blue cheese, red onion, bacon, carrots, almonds, honey vinaigrette.
Desserts
Chocolate Chip CookiesIngredients: eggs, flour, and may have been processed in or around nutsVegetarianContains EggContains Tree NutsContains Wheat/Gluten
Small: 20 cookies, Large: 60 cookies.
Assorted CookiesIngredients: eggs, flour, peanuts, tree nutsVegetarianContains EggContains PeanutsContains Tree NutsContains Wheat/Gluten
Sugar, chocolate chip, peanut butter. Small: 20 cookies, Large: 60 cookies.
BrowniesIngredients: flour, dairy, eggs, soyVegetarianContains EggContains SoyContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Small: 20 brownies, Large: 60 brownies.
Lemon BarsIngredients: flour, dairy, soyVegetarianContains EggContains SoyContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Small: 20 bars, Large: 60 bars.
Fruit TartsIngredients: pastry shell, custard, seasonal fruit, peanutsVegetarianContains EggContains PeanutsContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Raspberry, kiwi, blueberry, mint over custard in 3" pie cups. Small: 10 tarts, Large: 30 tarts.
Specialty CupcakesIngredients: flour, dairy, eggsVegetarianContains EggContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Options include red velvet, carrot, chocolate salted caramel, and vanilla buttercream. Small: 10 cupcakes, Large: 30 cupcakes.
Chocolate Mousse CupsIngredients: flour, dairy, eggs, and may be processed in or around nutsVegetarianContains EggContains PeanutsContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
House-made mousse with chantilly cream and shaved chocolate. Small: 10 pieces, Large: 30 pieces.
Lemon Meringue Pie CupsIngredients: flour, dairy, eggs, and may be processed in or around nutsContains EggContains PeanutsContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
House-made lemon custard with toasted meringue. Small: 10 pieces, Large: 30 pieces.
Chocolate Dipped StrawberriesIngredients: dairyGluten FreeVegetarianContains Dairy
Dipped in milk chocolate, drizzled with white. Small: 20 pieces, Large: 60 pieces.
Bread PuddingIngredients: dairy, eggs, flourVegetarianContains EggContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Served with caramel sauce on the side. Comes in a hotel pan.
Pecan Pie BitesIngredients: dairy, eggs, flour, pecansVegetarianContains EggContains Tree NutsContains DairyContains Wheat/Gluten
Southern-style bite-size squares. Small: 20 pieces, Large: 60 pieces.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
November and December dates fill quickly, so booking three to five weeks ahead is recommended for likely availability. Popular weekday lunch periods and Thursday-through-Saturday celebrations may fill earlier, especially for staffed events or orders requiring rentals and florals.
Yes. Santa Cruz Catering Company can provide staffed buffets, family-style meals, and plated dinners for groups of approximately 25 to more than 400 guests. Proposals may also include appetizers, beverages, bartenders, rentals, florals, and cleanup of the contracted catering areas.
Yes. Holiday entrees, sides, salads, breads, and desserts may be ordered a la carte for smaller offices, departments, and family celebrations. The food arrives ready to serve, while the client manages distribution and cleanup unless attendants or equipment are added.
A limited number of events are accepted on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve, and holiday surcharges apply. The company is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Limited holiday time slots should be reserved well in advance.
Yes. Holiday events may incorporate tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, buffet equipment, centerpieces, floral arrangements, and coordinated tablescapes. These services can be combined for Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, and UC Santa Cruz celebrations, subject to availability and venue access.
Holiday orders cancelled at least 72 hours before the event are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Confirmed orders cancelled with less than 72 hours of notice are subject to a 100% cancellation fee because food, staffing, rentals, and other resources may already have been committed.
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