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TRAY PASSED HORS D'OEUVRES
Vegetarian & Vegan
Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms – Sautéed zucchini, shallots, parmesan, breadcrumbs (veg, optional gf)
Vegan Beetroot Savarin – Roasted purple beetroot, cannellini beans, mustard, sage, vegan mayo & mustard (v, gf)
Roasted Gold & Purple Beet Tartare – Spicy avocado purée, crushed hazelnuts, cilantro on endive boat (v, gf)
Burrata Popover – Warm eggplant caponata, pine nuts, golden raisins (veg)
Sweet Potato Hummus – Baked sweet potato, turmeric, cumin, tahini, crispy cauliflower, toasted pepitas, sesame on homemade taro chip (v, gf)
Truffle Burrata Bruschetta – Homemade seven grain crostini, fresh burrata, cherry tomato confit, black truffle carpaccio (veg)
Spinach Ricotta Dumpling – Ricotta and spinach gnocchi, butter & parmesan (veg)
Romano Arancini – Saffron carnaroli risotto ball filled with mozzarella, served with fresh tomato sugo & basil (veg)
Goat Cheese Croquette – Creamy goat cheese coated in breadcrumbs, deep fried, with crispy kale and acacia honey (veg)
Caprese Skewer – Italian mozzarella bocconcini, sweet cherry tomato, EVOO & basil pesto (veg, gf)
Porcini Popover – Yorkshire pudding with porcini mushrooms & black truffle mousse, shallots, garlic confit (veg)
Japanese Wild Mushrooms – Mix of oyster, shiitake, king trumpet & morel mushrooms, garlic confit, tamari, yuzu on homemade taro chip (v, gf)
“Impossible” Cali Slider – Pretzel bun, grilled Impossible patty, vegan sharp cheddar, caramelized onions, secret homemade sauce (v)
Vegan Lasagna Cup – Beyond Meat traditional bolognese ragu, vegan béchamel, plant-based cheese, homemade lavash cup (v, optional gf on mini potato)
Sicilian Potato Croquette – Golden Yukon potato, sage, mustard, parmesan & garlic confit, with lemon & mint crema (veg, optional v)
Parmesan Panna Cotta Savarin – Parmesan, pumpernickel toast with aged balsamic spheres (veg)
Latkes Two Ways – Crispy & tender potato patties with onion, served with vegan cream, chives & applesauce (vegan, gf)
SEAFOOD
Wild Tuna Poke – Marinated tuna with edamame, scallions, yuzu ponzu, sesame seeds on endive boat (gf, df)
Caviar Blini – Iranian caviar with crème fraîche, 24k edible gold on fresh homemade blinis
Dungeness Crab – Maine crab with harissa sauce & Hass avocado on a cucumber cup (gf, df)
Sesame Tuna Tower – Seasoned tuna with mirin, ponzu sauce, sugar & rice vinegar with avocado, orange katsu on a crispy rice cake (gf, df)
Old New York Shrimp Cocktail – Mazara del Vallo poached shrimp, classic cocktail sauce with ketchup, horseradish, sambal oelek paste (gf, df)
Olive Shrimp – Sautéed Mexican shrimp with green olive sand & EVOO butter on multigrain crostini
Mojito Sea Bass Crudo – Fresh sea bass marinated in sugar, lime, Maldon salt, with mojito spheres on black cloud crispy rice (gf, df)
Hamachi Crudo – Fresh hamachi seasoned with cinnamon, mustard seed coriander, ginger, cloves, black pepper, mace, cardamom, with cranberry relish mint on black cloud crispy tapioca chip (df, optional gf on endive boat)
Mini Sea Bass Tacos – Mexican spice-marinated rockfish, Alphonso roasted mango chutney, lime crema on mini corn crispy tacos (gf)
Mini Crab Cakes – Panko pan-fried, Old Bay style, celery, mayo, garlic, with classic remoulade sauce
Salmon Tartare – Alaskan wild fresh & smoked salmon, shallots, dill, crema, lemon zest, sesame lavash
SALADS
Oxnard Strawberries Salad – Radicchio, arugula, Oxnard strawberries, fennel, shredded burrata, crispy quinoa, thyme vinaigrette (gf)
Mendocino Salad – Seasonal stone fruits, heirloom carrots, radish, pickled cipollini onions, orange, parsley, dill, mint, lime vinaigrette (v, gf)
Traditional Caesar Salad – Romaine hearts, garlic herb focaccia croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, anchovy Caesar dressing
Crateful Goddess Salad – Organic mesclun, Medjool dates, Datterini tomatoes confit, creamy avocado vinaigrette (v, gf)
Greek Salad – Vine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, basil oregano, olive oil (gf)
Apple & Pecorino Salad – Baby kale, arugula, toasted & glazed pecans, honey crisp apples, dried apples, pecorino mousse, edible flowers & balsamic vinaigrette (gf)
Rustic Farmer’s Salad – Mesclun, boiled potatoes, green beans, avocado, pepitas, black olives, pickles, crispy pita chips, Italian mustard dressing (v, gf)
Arugula Salad – Arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes confit, cucumber, shaved parmesan, pistachio granola, orange vinaigrette (gf)
Spring Green Salad – Mixed greens, shaved rainbow carrots, asparagus & zucchini, berries, sunflower seeds, yogurt dressing (gf)
Sicilian Salad – Fennel, orange supremes, butter lettuce, black olives, olive oil (v, gf)
Burrata & Beets – Arugula, roasted & pickled beets, burrata, pistachio granola (gf)
MEATS
Seared Filet Popover – Medium rare petite tender filet with horseradish cream on Yorkshire pudding
Korean Beef Slider – Shredded beef cooked with mirin, veggie soya sauce & Japanese pear, with gochujang aioli, kimchi slaw on brioche bun
Little Italy Meatballs – Ground beef seasoned with herbs, milk-soaked hard bread, slow simmered pomodoro sauce, shaved parmesan
Classic Cali Slider – Organic ground beef patty, sharp cheddar, grilled onions, special sauce on brioche bun
Pear Prosciutto Skewer – Prosciutto di Parma wrapped sautéed fresh seasonal pear, parmesan, black pepper
Potato Pave Green Peppercorn Filet – Medium rare seared filet al pepe verde on crispy rosemary, layered potato cake (gf)
Wagyu Beef Tartare – Ground Wagyu beef with capers, mustard, balsamic vinegar spheres between two parmesan crostini under a dome of wooden smoke
POULTRY
Spicy Chicken Belgian Waffle – Pan-fried, breaded spicy chicken breast with maple butter spicy sauce on maple Belgian waffle
Fried Chicken Slider – Crispy, marinated & breaded free-range chicken breast with spicy slaw & buttermilk dressing on brioche bun
Duck Confit Brioche Toast – Shredded slow-cooked duck leg, dry white fig, pickled French radish on pan brioche basket
Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewer – Tamari-marinated & grilled chicken, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, lemon zest (gf)
Chicken Ricotta Croquette – Baked ground chicken thighs, fresh ricotta Romana & herbs with jalapeño-lime crema
PASTAS
Summer Pasta – Fusilli, basil pesto, cherry tomato, cherry tomato confit, ciliegine mozzarella, black olives, basil (veg)
Pasta alla Norma – Rigatoni, deep-fried eggplant, fresh tomato sauce, ricotta salata, oregano, basil (veg)
Rigatoni Bolognese – 8-hour braised beef ragu, carrots, celery, onion, tomato, herbs, shaved parmesan
Caserecce al Frutti di Mare – Squid, shrimp, swordfish, mussels, garlic, tomato, basil, olive oil, chili flakes (df)
Traditional Cacio e Pepe – Pecorino Romano, parmesan, coarse black pepper, cream (veg)
Crateful Cacio e Pepe & Pear – Pecorino Romano, parmesan, coarse black pepper, cream, sautéed pear & butter (veg)
Carbonara – Penne, egg yolks, pecorino romano, crispy pancetta, butter, heavy cream, black pepper
Pasta con Zucchini Pesto – Caserecce, Italian zucchini, basil, almond, garlic confit, EVOO (v)
Homemade Ravioli – Choice of:
Roasted Vegetable – Zucchini, carrots, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, marinara sauce (veg)
Five Cheese – Ricotta, parmesan, asiago, fontina, butter & sage (veg)
Pumpkin – Kabocha, potato, mascarpone, garlic, butter & parmesan (veg)
Plated Entrées
Vegetarian & Vegan
Stuffed Bell Pepper – Impossible meat bolognese, onion, potato, garlic, carrots, tomato sauce, spices; served with stewed potatoes (vegan, gf)
Spicy Cauliflower Steak – Baked cauliflower steak, yellow pepper coconut coulis with crispy fingerling potatoes (v, gf)
Israeli Couscous with Vegetable Ratatouille – Zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, turmeric, masala, coriander, basil & chives (v)
Eggplant Parmigiana – Deep-fried eggplant, homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan & basil (veg)
Celeriac Steak with Gochujang Sauce – Maple syrup, black pepper, smoked paprika, thyme; served with Maris Piper mashed potatoes (v, gf)
Porcini Mushroom Polenta – Sautéed porcini with garlic, butter, parsley; served on soft polenta with truffle sauce (veg, gf)
SEAFOOD
Rainbow Branzino al Cartoccio – Baked in parchment paper with thyme, olive oil; served with butternut squash & purple potatoes (gf, df)
Branzino al Prosecco – Seared branzino filet, prosecco-zabaione, fava bean purée with sautéed & shaved asparagus (gf)
Wild Albacore Tuna – Grilled tuna tagliata, caramelized onion, sugar, vinegar, red wine; served with broccoli rabe (gf, df)
Grilled Salmon Agrodolce – Wild Atlantic salmon with roasted bell peppers, pickled currants, toasted pine nuts & roasted sweet potatoes (gf, df)
California Citrus Salmon – Slow-cooked seasoned salmon with sautéed shallots & orange zest; served with scalloped potatoes (gf)
Slow Baked Salmon & Sweet Corn – Creamy fresh sweet corn purée, marinated cherry tomatoes, champagne vinegar, chili, shaved fennel salad (gf)
Sicilian Style Cod – Black olives, cherry tomatoes, capers, oregano, basil, olive oil, garlic; served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes (gf)
Tai No Nitsuke – White fish seasoned with soy sauce, sake, ginger, sugar & dashi broth; served with green onion & basmati rice (gf, df)
Herb Grilled Swordfish – Grilled swordfish filet coated with fresh rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic & breadcrumbs; served with tomato gratin (df)
Crispy Octopus – Boiled, then grilled octopus with olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, parsley; served with chickpea purée & broccoli rabe (gf, df)
SIDES
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes – With garlic confit (gf)
Herb Roasted Potatoes – With rosemary, sage & thyme (v, gf)
Scalloped Potatoes – With butter, milk, salt & pepper (gf)
Roasted Rainbow Carrots – With red wine vinegar (v, gf)
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe – With garlic, red chili flakes & olive oil (v, gf)
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts – With bacon & pickled shallots (bacon optional, gf)
Crispy Cauliflower – With garlic, chili flakes & parsley (v, gf)
Italian Tomato Gratin – With breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs & parmesan
Ratatouille – With eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onion & basil (v, gf)
Roasted Bell Peppers – With olive oil, sugar & white wine vinegar (v, gf)
Southwestern Corn – With butter, lime juice, cumin, cilantro (gf)
Rice Pilaf – With onion (v, gf)
Roasted Market Vegetables – (v, gf)
Fennel Gratin – With béchamel & parmesan
Haricot Vert – With herbs & butter (gf)
Creamy Polenta – With butter, milk, parmesan (gf)
MEATS
Nebbiolo Braised Short Ribs – 6-hour braised short ribs, carrots, onion, red wine, celery, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar; served with creamy polenta or mashed potatoes (gf)
Cal-Italian Grilled Hanger Steak – Italian salsa verde: parsley, garlic, EVOO, capers, pickles & vinaigrette bread; served with tomato gratin
Tender Petite Filet au Jus – Grilled beef filet, sage, rosemary, garlic, truffle jus, roasted parsnips purée (gf)
Grilled Ribeye – Romesco sauce, bell pepper, onion, almonds, vinaigrette & tomatoes; served with sautéed Swiss chard (gf, df)
Rack of Lamb – Seasoned with thyme, garlic, black currant; served with sweet & sour shallots and baby carrots (gf, df)
Prime Rib – Grilled whole beef prime rib, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, beef gravy; served with roasted carrots & potatoes (gf, df)
Turkish Meatballs – Ground beef & lamb, mint, garlic, yellow peas, egg, flour, spices; served with Israeli couscous (df)
Pork Chop with Apples & Grain Mustard – Seared and slow-cooked pork chop with apples, ancient mustard, & heavy cream; served with mashed potatoes & broccolini (gf)
POULTRY
Diavola Chicken – Grilled half chicken, chili flakes, garlic & herbs; served with rosemary potatoes (gf, df)
Wild Mushroom Chicken Scaloppini – Pounded chicken breast, wild mushrooms, heavy cream; served with herb-roasted cauliflower
Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs – Slow-cooked with green olives, cherry tomatoes, marinara sauce & basil; served with mashed potatoes (gf)
Lemon & Capers Chicken Scaloppine – Chicken breast, lemon juice, butter, capers, white wine, parsley; served with mint green peas
Japanese Teriyaki Chicken – Soya sauce, ginger, mirin, sake, sesame oil, sesame seed, honey; served with basmati rice and sautéed vegetables (gf)
Duck Leg Confit – Slow-cooked duck leg in duck fat, herbs & garlic; served with braised French lentils & orange zest (gf, df)
INTERACTIVE STATIONS
LIVE PASTAS BAR
Choice of pastas made live and served by our chefs à la carte:
Ragu Bolognese – Slow-simmered ragu sauce made with organic grass-fed ground beef
Cacio e Pepe – Authentic Roman creamy sauce made with pecorino romano cheese, fresh black pepper & heavy cream (veg)
Norma Sauce – Traditional Sicilian sauce made with sautéed eggplant, tomato sauce & topped with ricotta salata (veg)
Zucchini Pesto – Creamy pesto sauce made with organic zucchini, fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts (v)
Carbonara – Classic creamy Italian sauce made with eggs, crisp guanciale, pecorino romano & parmesan cheese
LIVE GNOCCHI BAR
Cooked & served by our chefs à la carte:
Potato & Potato Spinach Gnocchi – Choice of homemade marinara sauce, slow-simmered bolognese sauce, fresh pesto or wild mushroom sauce
Live Pizza Station
On homemade sourdough flatbread:
Margherita – Homemade tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & EVOO (veg)
Cacio e Pepe – Creamy black pepper & pecorino romano sauce (veg)
Grilled Vegetable – Homemade tomato sauce, market-fresh seasonal vegetables (v)
Bolognese – 6-hour slow-cooked ragu bolognese made with organic, grass-fed ground beef
Italian Sausage & Mushroom – Mozzarella, tomato sauce with sausage & seasonal mushrooms
Carving Station
Sliced & served by our chefs à la carte:
Grilled & Roasted Prime Rib – Served with roasted garlic sauce, horseradish crema & fresh baked herb rolls (gf)
Honey Glazed Ham – Served with pineapple chutney, honey mustard, fresh baked rolls
Cilantro Marinated Pork Tenderloin – Served with sweet and sour tamarind sauce, black bean corn salad
Orange & Cumin Braised Pork Butt – Served with black bean purée, pickled onions, cotija cheese & cilantro (gf)
Oven Roasted Maple Turkey Breast – Served with black pepper aioli, whole grain mustard sauce & fresh baked herb rolls
Whole Roasted Alaskan Salmon – Served with cucumber-dill dipping sauce, capers, red onions (gf)
Whole Chicken alla Diavola – Served with arrabbiata sauce, salsa verde & fresh baked herb rolls (gf, df)
Desserts
Traditional Tiramisu – Classic Treviso tiramisu, mascarpone, egg, marsala wine with espresso-soaked ladyfingers & cocoa
Mascarpone & Fresh Strawberries – Mascarpone, egg, passito wine, heavy cream, fresh strawberries, mint (gf)
Dark Chocolate Mousse & Pistachio Ganache – Dark chocolate cremoso, heavy cream & Bronte pistachio ganache (gf)
Malbec Vanilla Poached Pear – Malbec red wine poached Bosc pear with cinnamon, Madagascar vanilla; served with homemade vanilla gelato (gf)
Berry Tartlette – Pâte brisée tartlet filled with Madagascar vanilla custard & fresh berries
Coconut Mousse with Passion Fruit Coulis – Coconut purée, vanilla, heavy cream, coconut milk, shaved fresh coconut, passion fruit (gf, optional v)
Frangelico Crème Brûlée – Milk, heavy cream, egg, toasted hazelnuts, Frangelico liqueur, crystallized pears (gf)
Pistachio Budino – Bronte pistachio purée, milk, heavy cream, sesame brittle, fresh whipped cream & pistachio crumble (gf)
Chocolate Caprese Cake – Dutch dark chocolate, almond flour, butter, powdered sugar, salted caramel & whipped cream (gf)
TACO CART
Inspired tacos served à la carte by our chefs with choice of proteins:
Pollo al Pastor – Pasture-raised chicken thighs marinated in adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, guajillo powder, cumin, oregano & pineapple juice (gf, df)
Carne Asada – Skirt steak marinated in fresh squeezed lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, white vinegar (gf, df)
Carnitas – Golden & crispy, gently shredded & pan-fried slow-cooked pork seasoned with Mexican oregano, cumin, salt & pepper (gf, df)
Camarones a la Diabla – White shrimp marinated in chile guajillo, chile de arbol, tomato sauce, salt & pepper (gf, df)
White Fish – Seasonal white fish marinated in garlic oil, cumin, lime juice (gf, df)
Cauliflower-Black Bean – Homemade black beans with garlic, cilantro, cumin & oven-roasted cauliflower (v, gf)
Sliders Bar
Classic Cali Slider – Organic, grass-fed ground beef, caramelized onions, sharp cheddar & garlic aioli on a brioche bun
Korean Slider – Korean-style braised short ribs, Asian slaw & gochujang sauce on brioche bun
Smoked Pastrami-Braised Short Rib Slider – 4-hour slow-cooked short ribs seasoned with coriander seeds, brown sugar, garlic, bay leaves; served with sauerkraut, yellow mustard & Swiss cheese on pretzel bun
Ramen Slider – Soy-glazed burger patty with scallions in a homemade ramen bun with arugula & chili-garlic ketchup (df)
Veggie Burger – Homemade veggie patty with zucchini, carrots, broccoli, flour, with garlic aioli on sourdough bread (veg)
“Impossible” Cali Slider – Pretzel bun, grilled Impossible patty, vegan sharp cheddar, caramelized onions, secret homemade sauce (v)
Fried Chicken Slider – Free-range chicken breast marinated, breaded & fried till crispy, served with spicy slaw & buttermilk dressing on brioche bun
Sides for Taco Cart
Spanish Rice – Long-grain rice sautéed with onions, garlic & baked with tomato sauce (v, gf)
Homemade Salsas – Salsa verde, salsa roja, raw onion & fresh cilantro, fresh lime wedges (v, gf)
Elote & Queso Fresco – Grilled corn with mayo & Mexican goat cheese (gf)
Mexican Chopped Salad – Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, jicama, cilantro with lime-cumin dressing (v, gf)
Live Risotto Bar
Choice of seasonal risotto made live and served by our chefs à la carte:
Black Truffle – Crateful's signature chicken broth, carnaroli rice, white wine, black truffle oil & fresh shaved truffle, butter & parmigiano cheese
Wild Mushroom – Crateful's signature veggie broth, carnaroli rice, white wine, butter, mixed wild mushrooms & parmigiano cheese (veg)
Cacio e Pepe & Pear – Crateful's signature veggie broth, carnaroli rice, white wine, butter, caramelized pear, pecorino romano cheese & heavy cream (veg)
Zucchini & Shrimp – Crateful's signature prawn broth, carnaroli rice, white wine, butter, sautéed prawns, sautéed zucchini, parmigiano cheese, asparagus & ricotta
Surf & Turf Bar
Sliced & served by our chefs with a trio of sauces: citrus chimichurri, yuzu ponzu, roasted garlic aioli
Spice-Rubbed, Seared Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon
Whole Roasted Petite Tender Filet
Accompanied by – Oven-roasted market vegetables & Crateful Goddess Salad