Menus
The Craft menu
Passed bites, stations, packages and dinners. Every menu can be adjusted to your guests, venue and dietary needs.
Passed Bites
Cocktail-hour favorites, one or two bites each. 3-dozen minimum per selection.
Classic Bites
Chicken + Waffle
Crispy chicken, mini waffle, smoked bacon-maple
Potato CroquetteVEG
Yukon Gold potato, smoked cheddar, black garlic aioli
Street Corn TostadaVEGGF
Charred corn, avocado, cotija, Tajín
Vegetable LumpiaV
Cabbage, carrot, scallion, sweet chile-lime
Bacon-Wrapped DateGF
Goat cheese, hot honey, sherry glaze
Mini Falafel PitaV
Cucumber, tomato, tahini, herbs
Crispy Mushroom BiteV
Chile-lime glaze, scallion, sesame
Caprese SkewerVEGGF
Cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic
Signature Bites
Spicy Tuna Crispy RiceGF
Ahi tuna, avocado, serrano, spicy mayo
Baja Shrimp TostadaGF
Chile-lime shrimp, avocado crema, pickled onion
Birria Grilled Cheese
Braised beef, Oaxaca cheese, consommé dip
Korean BBQ Beef SkewerGF
Sweet soy-gochujang glaze, sesame, scallion
Short Rib Empanada
Braised beef, Oaxaca cheese, chimichurri crema
Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit
Crispy chicken, pickle, hot honey
Lamb Kofta BiteGF
Spiced yogurt, cucumber, mint
Truffle Grilled CheeseVEG
Fontina, black truffle, tomato jam
Luxe Bites
Mini Lobster Roll
Butter-poached lobster, lemon aioli, chive, brioche
Crab Cake
Old Bay remoulade, lemon
Hamachi Crudo SpoonGF
Citrus aguachile, Fresno chile, basil oil
Filet + Potato BiteGF
Seared beef tenderloin, smoked potato, chimichurri
Coconut Prawn
Crispy coconut, pitaya sweet chile, lime
Smoked Salmon Potato CrispGF
Crème fraîche, dill, caper
Interactive Stations
Food worth gathering around. High-energy stations with strong visual appeal and fast service.
Baja Social
Carne asada • achiote chicken • crispy avocado (V) • warm corn + flour tortillas • street corn • tortilla chips • guacamole • roasted salsa trio • pickled jalapeños • onion • cilantro • lime
- Add birria + consommé
- Add Baja fish
Designed for about 2 tacos per guest
Birria + Quesadilla Bar
Mini griddled quesadillas: birria beef + Oaxaca, chicken tinga + pepper jack, and mushroom + poblano + Oaxaca (VEG). Consommé, guacamole, salsa verde, salsa macha, pickled onion, cilantro, lime.
Sliders + Fries
Choose three: Craft cheeseburger • Nashville hot chicken • Korean fried chicken • BBQ short rib • crispy portobello (VEG). Seasoned and sweet potato fries with truffle Parmesan, garlic aioli, chipotle ketchup and ranch.
Loaded Fry Bar
Crispy fries with choice of two: carne asada • birria • buffalo chicken • truffle mushroom (VEG). Queso, cotija, pickled jalapeño, scallion, crispy onion, chipotle crema, garlic aioli.
Cali Crunch Bar
Mini griddled crunchwraps, choice of three: carne asada • chicken tinga • birria • black bean + roasted corn (VEG). Cheese, crispy tostada, lettuce, salsa, crema.
Global Flavors
Big flavors, fast service.
Pacific Rim
Choose two: Korean BBQ beef • sticky gochujang chicken • miso-glazed salmon • crispy sesame tofu (V). Garlic fried rice, sesame cucumbers, Asian slaw, kimchi, scallion, sesame, spicy mayo, gochujang.
- Add third protein
Asian Street Market
Korean fried chicken • pork belly bao • beef bulgogi skewer • vegetable dumpling (V) • vegetable lumpia (V). Gochujang, sweet chile, ponzu, sesame, scallion.
Little Italy Pasta Bar
Choose two small-bowl pastas: spicy vodka rigatoni (VEG) • truffle mushroom gemelli (VEG) • short rib Bolognese • lemon pesto chicken. Parmesan, chile flakes, fresh herbs.
- Add third pasta
Mediterranean Market
Chicken shawarma • beef kofta • crispy falafel (V) • turmeric rice • warm pita • Greek salad • hummus • whipped feta • tzatziki • harissa • cucumber • tomato • pickled onion • olives.
SoCal Poke Bar
Ahi tuna • salmon • chile-lime shrimp • sesame tofu (V) • sushi rice • mixed greens • avocado • edamame • cucumber • mango • seaweed • pickled ginger • crispy onion • furikake • ponzu • spicy mayo.
Graze + Gather
Easy openers for networking and cocktail hour.
California CruditéVGF
Seasonal vegetables, green goddess hummus, smoked olive dip, chile-lime pepitas
Sunshine FruitVEGGF
Seasonal fruit, local honey, berry Greek yogurt, toasted granola
Craft Charcuterie
Artisan cheeses, cured meats, marinated olives, preserves, nuts, grapes, crostini
Mediterranean MezzeV
Classic hummus, roasted pepper hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, olives, crudité, pita, lavosh
Chips + DipsVEGGF
House tortilla chips, guacamole, roasted salsa roja, salsa verde, warm queso
Craft Encore
The second wind. A crowd-pleasing late bite to keep the party going. 50-guest minimum.
Cheeseburgers + Fries
Mini Craft cheeseburgers, seasoned fries, secret sauce
Birria After Dark
Mini birria quesadillas, consommé, salsa verde, lime
Chicken + Waffle Fries
Crispy chicken tenders, waffle fries, hot honey, ranch
Taco Drop
Carne asada + chicken tinga tacos, salsa, onion, cilantro, lime
Totally Loaded
Crispy tater tots, queso, bacon, scallion, jalapeño, chipotle crema
Pizza Party
Mini pepperoni + cheese pizzas, Parmesan, chile flakes
Pretzel Club
Warm pretzel bites, beer cheese, whole-grain mustard
Sweet Finishes
Dessert, but make it a party.
Churro Club
Warm mini churros, Mexican chocolate, dulce de leche, strawberry sauce
Warm Cookie Drop
Chocolate chip, sea-salt chocolate and snickerdoodle cookies with cold milk + chocolate milk shooters
Mini Donut Wall
Glazed, chocolate, cinnamon sugar and a rotating seasonal flavor
Ice Cream Sandwich Bar
Chocolate chip, brownie and sugar cookies; vanilla, chocolate and cookies + cream ice cream; sprinkles, cookie crumble, chocolate drizzle
Petite Dessert Social
Chef's selection of mini cakes, tarts, mousse cups and bars
Mini Cheesecake Collection
New York, key lime, chocolate and a rotating seasonal flavor
Passed Sweets 3-dozen minimum
Mini Churro
Cinnamon sugar, Mexican chocolate
Meyer Lemon Bar
Powdered sugar
Chocolate Brownie Bite
Sea salt
Mini Açaí ShooterGF
Berries, banana, gluten-friendly granola
Reception Packages
Easy to buy, easy to love. Designed for about two hours of food service. Final quantities and duplicate stations are based on guest count and event flow.
The Social
- 3 classic or signature passed bites
- 1 interactive station
- Churros or petite desserts
The San Diego
- 4 passed bites, up to 2 luxe
- Baja taco station
- Sliders and fries
- Churro station
The Signature
- 4 passed bites, up to 2 luxe
- 2 interactive stations
- 1 late-night bite
- 1 dessert experience
The Craft Experience
- 5 passed bites, up to 3 luxe
- 3 interactive stations
- 1 late-night bite
- 1 dessert experience
Dinner + Buffet
For groups that want a fuller meal. Buffet service includes attendants.
California Dinner
Baby greens with seasonal fruit, aged cheddar + champagne vinaigrette • seasonal vegetables • herb-roasted chicken with wild rice + Meyer lemon-thyme jus • braised short rib with garlic-chive mashed potatoes + red wine jus • dinner rolls + smoked butter • petite desserts
Coast + City Dinner
Baby greens salad • kale Caesar • seasonal vegetables • roasted chicken • braised short rib • hot-smoked salmon with quinoa, zucchini + tomato • garlic-chive mashed potatoes • wild rice • dinner rolls + cultured butter • petite desserts
Craft Grand Dinner
Baby greens salad • kale Caesar • seasonal vegetables • spicy vodka rigatoni • herb-roasted chicken • braised short rib • hot-smoked salmon • garlic-chive mashed potatoes • wild rice • dinner rolls + cultured butter • premium petite dessert collection
Planning Notes
A few important details.
Quotes
Every event is quoted on its own, based on menu, guest count, service style and staffing. Send an inquiry and we will put together a proposal.
Minimums
Reception stations and packages require a 50-guest minimum unless noted. Some premium or chef-attended experiences may have higher minimums.
Staffing
Chef-attended stations and buffet attendants are planned around your guest count, service style and event length.
Large events
For high-volume receptions we may add duplicate stations to keep service fast. We will recommend the right number of service points.
Menu changes
Menus follow the seasons and may change. Seafood and specialty items are confirmed with your proposal.
Dietary requests
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options run throughout the menu. Share allergies and restrictions in advance. Gluten-friendly items are made without gluten ingredients; our kitchen is not allergen-free.
Custom branding
Select stations, packaging, signage and dessert displays can be customized for corporate branding or event themes. Additional fees may apply.
Final counts
Final guest count and menu quantities are due according to your event agreement.
Plan your event
Tell us about your event.
Share a few details and we'll follow up with menu ideas and a quote.
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