Menus

Sample menus from Major Events & Catering

These are just a small sample. We also do Mexican, burgers, Asian, vegan/vegetarian, breakfast/brunch, and we'll happily build something custom for you. We also offer allergy-friendly, gluten-free, kosher, organic and vegan options.

Wedding reception in a banquet hall: buffet line with braised chicken breast, roasted vegetables, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Caesar salad and dinner rolls at round guest tables

Cali Menu

Appetizer stations

  • Crudites with a "Herbalicious" Dip or Hummus
  • Fruit and Cheese Display
  • Pineapple-BBQ Meatballs

Mains

  • Cali Caesar Salad (chopped romaine, garlic-parm croutons, queso cotija, zesty avocado-cilantro Caesar dressing)
  • Dinner Rolls with Garlic Herb Butter
  • Balsamic-Herb Roasted Zucchini (seasonal veggie)
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato
  • Napa Valley White Wine and Rosemary Braised Chicken Breast
  • SD Tri Tip (includes carving station)

Dessert

  • Mexican Mocha Cupcakes with Cayenne-Vanilla Buttercream
  • Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes with Limoncello Buttercream

Beverages

  • Peach Iced Tea
  • Strawberry Lemonade
  • Spa Water
Casual summer company picnic outdoors under a canopy: buffet with Huli Huli chicken, island-style tri-tip, baby back ribs, island fried rice, Hawaiian sweet rolls and pineapple

Tiki Menu

Appetizers

  • Fruit and Cheese Display
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit
  • Teriyaki-Pineapple Meatballs

Mains

  • Tropical Spring Salad (mandarin, green onion, almonds, cherry tomatoes, wonton strips, sesame-ginger dressing)
  • Potato-Mac Salad
  • Hawaiian Sweet Rolls and Butter
  • Coconut Rice
  • Grilled Veggie Assortment
  • BBQ Huli Huli Chicken
  • Smoked Island Style Tri Tip

Dessert

  • Tahitian Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Passion Fruit Buttercream
  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes, or Pineapple/Banana Flambe over Vanilla Ice Cream

Beverages

  • Strawberry Lemonade
  • Mango Iced Tea
Barbecue buffet with potato salad, coleslaw and chafing dishes

BBQ Menu

Appetizers

  • Fruit and Cheese Platter
  • Veggies and Ranch or Hummus Platter
  • Pineapple-BBQ Meatballs

Mains

  • Potato/Mac Salad
  • Rolls and Butter
  • Ranchero Beans
  • Corn Medley
  • Jalapeno-Bacon Mac*
  • Mango BBQ Chicken
  • SD Tri Tip (carved buffet side)

Dessert

  • Duo of Mini Cupcakes

Beverages

  • Strawberry Lemonade
  • Peach Iced Tea
  • Spa Water

*Mac and cheese available for an additional cost per person.

Chef carving at a long buffet table at an indoor community hall event, with chafing dishes of lemon herb chicken kabobs, beef kabobs, Greek salad, pita, basmati rice pilaf and veggie platter with hummus

Medi Menu

Appetizers

  • Fruit and Cheese Display
  • Veggies with Hummus

Mains

  • Chopped Greek Salad
  • Pita Quarters
  • Basmati Rice Pilaf
  • Grilled Balsamic and Herbs Veggie Platter
  • Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs
  • Herbed Onion and Tomato Beef Kabobs

Dessert

  • Baklava Cupcakes

Beverages

  • Peach-Mint Iced Tea
  • Spa Water
Brunch buffet on white linen tables at a community hall: fruit salad with mint, asparagus and red pepper hash in a chafer, smoked bacon, egg scramble, and mini cornbread waffles with strawberries and whipped cream

Breakfast / Brunch Menu

Menu

  • Fruit Salad with Honey, Lime, Mint Drizzle
  • Asparagus and Red Pepper Breakfast Hash
  • Double Cut Smoked Bacon
  • Egg Scramble with Salsa on the Side
  • Mini Cornbread Waffles with Macerated Strawberries, Duo of Syrups and Whipped Cream

Italian Menu

Mains

  • Chicken Parmesan
  • Sausage and Peppers Penne
  • Margherita Herb Balsamic Veggies
  • Caesar Salad
  • Rolls with Butter or Breadsticks

Most menus for 100 people start at

  • Chicken Option $19 per person
  • Chicken & Pork Option $24 per person
  • Chicken & Beef Option $29 per person
  • Appetizer Add-on: starts at $10 per person
  • Dessert Add-on: starts at $2 per person
  • Beverage Add-on: starts at $2 per person

Feel free to request a custom menu or item.

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What does catering with Major Events & Catering include?

Culinary and hospitality school-trained chefs and service staff for private parties, weddings, corporate events, nonprofit events and cultural events in San Diego and surrounding Southern California. Bartending, a la carte rentals such as china and tables, entertainment, and coordination with DJs, photographers and transportation are available from the same team.

What customers say

“Bill catered our event for 150 people, and he did a great job! The food was hot and tasty, and our guests raved about it. He was very professional and willing to work with us as we finalized plans for the event. We hope to hire him again soon!”
Anne K., Yelp, Jun 2023
“Everything was perfect. The food was amazing all the people who attended raved about ! The smoked tri tip and chicken and mashed potatoes were so flavorful! Definitely will use them again. They Will NOT disappoint.”
Lynne R., Yelp, Aug 2024
“Bil provided the catered dinner for our high school reunion for 90+ people. He was wonderful to work with, responding quickly to any question the planning committee had. He knows tons and can help with all aspects of the party. The food was delicious and everyone at the party commented how much they enjoyed both the meal and with the way Bil interacted with the guests. I would hire him again in a heart beat.”
Janet M., Yelp, Aug 2022
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Tell us about your event.

Call (619) 823-7060, Tuesday-Sunday 7am-5pm, or send a quote request.

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