Bay area catering company Handheld Catering

Sample Corporate Menu

Breakfast items

Scrambled Eggs, Shredded Cheese Blend, Breakfast
Potatoes, Smoked Bacon, Pico de Gallo, Sweet
Peppers and Onions, wrapped in a Flour Tortilla

Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito (same as above
minus the meat)

Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Chives
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes,
Chicken Apple Sausage
Fresh Whole Fruit
Basket of Freshly Baked Muffins
Fresh Juices
Coffee and Tea

Assorted Mini Breakfast Pastries
Fresh Fruit Salad
Butter and Jams
Yogurt with Granola, and Fresh Berries (3 OZ. of
yogurt per Guest)
Coffee and Tea
Fresh Juices

Assorted Mini Breakfast Pastries
Fresh Fruit Salad
Butter and Jams
Yogurt with Granola, and Fresh Berries (3 OZ. of
yogurt per Guest)
Coffee and Tea
Fresh Juices

Assorted Pastries: Muffins, Croissants, Danishes, Bagels Served with Assorted Fruit, Jellies, and Cream Cheese.
Hot Tea and Coffee: Regular and Decaf

(Baked Brioche bread with Cinnamon, Nutmeg, All
Spice and Vanilla & Eggs)
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Scrambled Eggs
Maple Syrup and Butter.
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter
Fresh Juices
Coffee and Tea

⬤ Regular  ⬤ Hot Water ⬤ Decaf

Assorted Teas
Sugar and Sweetener
Honey Bear
Half and Half
Stir Sticks
Trash Receptacle
Drip Plates

Applewood Smoked Bacon
Chicken Apple Sausage (1 link)
Overnight Apple and Cinnamon
Oats (3-4 ounces)
House potatoes
Hard Boiled Eggs (in the shell)
Orange Juice (8 oz)
Yogurt Parfait (4 ounces of yogurt, homemade
granola, fresh berries and honey, comes
assembled)

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Salad Options

Let our staff know that you need a party size and we will happily prepare a family style salad for your staff, pairs perfectly with our petite sandwich platter

Mixed Greens, Enoki Mushrooms, Sliced Avocado,
Roasted Golden Beets, Pistachios with a Honey
and Lemon Vinaigrette

Baby Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan-Reggiano,
Brioche Croutons, Caesar Dressing

Quinoa, Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Sliced
Olives, Feta Cheese, Mixed Greens with a Balsamic
Vinaigrette

Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Sliced Olives, Black
Beans, Grilled Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced
Avocado, Queso Fresco, Tortilla Strips with a
Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Grapes, Dried
Cranberries, Roasted Butternut Squash, Crumbled
Blue Cheese with a champagne Vinaigrette

Orange Segments, Slivered Almonds, Ricotta Salata
with a Berry Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Basil Pesto, Buffalo
Mozzarella, Arugula, EVOO and Balsamic Vinegar

Napa Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Green Onions, Shaved
Carrots, Red Onions, Shredded Chicken, Fried Rice
Noodles with a Sesame Soy Vinaigrette

Nicoise Olives, Green Beans, Hard Boiled Eggs, New
Potatoes, Mixed Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Orange Segments, Dried Cranberries, Mint, Parsley,
Lemon Zest, Olives, Red Onions with a Oregano and
Lemon Vinaigrette

Shaved Fennel, Arugula, Orange and Grapefruit
Segments with a Honey and Lemon Vinaigrett

Tossed with Olives, Capers, Sliced Red Onions, Fresh Basil, English Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Mixed
Greens with a Red Wine Vinaigrette

Seasonal Melons, Arugula, Prosciutto, Balsamic Reduction garnished with Edible Flowers

Iceberg lettuce + Romaine, Seasonal Tomatoes, Avocado,
Bacon Bits, Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

Heirloom Baby Beats, Goat Cheese, Orange
Segments, Mixed Greens, Sliced Almonds, Sherry
and Thyme Vinaigrette

Shaved Iceberg Lettuce, Chopped Tomatoes, Grilled
Corn, Jicama, Black Beans, Queso Fresco and a
Cilantro Chili Powder Vinaigrette

Grilled Seasonal Stone Fruits and Lemon, Candied
Walnuts, Feta Cheese, and Honey Champagne
Vinaigrette

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Sandwich Options

All Sandwiches are prepared with Greenleaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, and Shaved Red Onion on a handcrafted Ciabatta Roll, unless otherwise specified. Comes with Mayo and Dijon mustard packet.

Sliced Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced Seasonal
Tomato, Pesto Aioli.

Dried Apricot, Slivered Almonds and Tarragon
Chicken Salad on a Croissant

Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast with Sliced Cheddar
Cheese on Thick Cut White Bread

with Roasted Peppers and Provolone Cheese

Roasted Turkey Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato.

Thinly Sliced Vegetables, marinated in Balsamic
Vinegar, Pickled Vegetables, Gouda Cheese

Black Forest Ham, Brie Cheese.

Brie Cheese, Caramelized Onions

Caramelized Onion and Arugula with Peppadew Aioli and Provolone Cheese

Roasted Pork, sliced Ham, Pickles, and Swiss
cheese

Avocado, Mozzarella, Tomato, Cucumber, Sprouts
and Lettuce, served with a Thick Layer of Green
Goddess Mayonnaise (Basil, Tarragon, Chives,
Garlic, Lemon Zest, Salt and Mayo

Served with Feta, Avocado, Spinach, with an
Avocado-Tahini Spread and Diced tomatoes .

Pickled Vegetables (Cucumbers, Carrots, and Red
Onions) with Avocado, Goat Cheese, Alfalfa Sprouts
mixed Greens, and a Lemon-Hummus Spread

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Bagged and Boxed Lunch

Your choice of ½ gourmet sandwich or wrap with chips, and a bottled water or soda.

Your choice of Gourmet Sandwich or Wrap with a
Mixed Green Salad or Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Cookie
and Bottled Water or Soda

All Sandwiches are prepared with Greenleaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, and Shaved Red Onion on a handcrafted Ciabatta Roll, unless otherwise specified. Comes with Mayo and Dijon mustard packet.

APPETIZER OPTIONS

(1.5 per guest)

Create your ideal spread for any occasion.
From a heavy appetizer lunch, to a
themed happy hour, or company party.
Choose 3 or more for a nice variety.

Soup sippers

with a Grilled Cheese Finger

With a grilled cheese finger

Beef

with a Salsa Verde on a Russet Potato Pancake

with Caramelized Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms,
and Dolcelatte Gorgonzola Cheese

on a Focaccia Crouton with Fine Herbs
& Horseradish.

on a Sushi Rice Round with a Green Onion and
Ginger Pesto

on a Sushi Rice Round with a Green Onion and
Ginger Pesto

Chicken

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Pork And Seafood Appetizer Options

Pork

with a Chinese BBQ pork filling

Pork Shoulder marinated in Achiote and Sour
Oranges, served on Corn Tortilla with Pickled Red
Onions, Queso Fresco

with Salsa and Avocado Crema

With Chili Dipping Sauce

with Goat Cheese and Wrapped with Prosciutto

with a Sweet Soy Chili Dipping Sauce.

with Poached Pear Chutney on a Sourdough
Crostini

Seafood

with A Rosemary & lemon Aioli

with a Wasabi Salsa Verde

with a Spicy Remoulade Sauce

with a Mango Coulis and Cilantro Pesto

with a Crème Fraiche and Salmon Caviar

Poached Prawns, Fresh Mint, Cilantro, Basil,
Mango, Carrots, Cucumbers, Jalapeno, Rice
Noodles and Peanut Crumbs served with a Spicy
Peanut Sauce

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Vegetarian and On-site Hot Appetizers

Vegetarian

Fresh Mint, Cilantro, Basil, Mango, Carrots,
Cucumber, Jalapeno, Rice Noodles, and Peanut
Crumbs with a Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Gorganzola Dulce with Caramelized Onions and
Chives baked into a Puff Pastry Cup

Fontina Cheese, Roasted Red Bells, Fresh Basil,
Roasted Garlic al melted on a Crostini

with a Sage Aioli.

Chevre Cheese, Chives, Lemon and Lime Zest,
Dried Apricot, Local Honey, and Brioche Crostini

Mushroom Ragout with shaved Pecorino
Romano on a Focaccia Crostini

Balsamic Glazed Figs with a Fresh Chiv

with a Chipotle Aioli & Oaxaca Cheese

On-site hot appetizers

(labor and equipment rates not included)
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Sliders

Ground Chuck, Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onions,
Sautéed Mushrooms, Dijonnaise on a Toasted Brioche Bun

Sauerkraut, grilled Polish sausage, Whole Grain Mustard on a Pretzel Bun

Lamb Kofta, with a House Made Flat Bread, with a mint pesto, cucumbers, and shredded lettuce

Wood Smoked Pork with a Jalapeno and Mango
Coleslaw on a Soft White Bun

Chicken Cutlet Breaded and Deep Fried, served with
Pickle Slices and Ranch Dressing

Braised Pork Shoulder, Sliced Ham, Swiss Cheese,
Crisp Dill Pickle, Yellow Mustard and Toasted

Platters and Stations

All Sandwiches are prepared with Greenleaf Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, and Shaved Red Onion on a handcrafted Ciabatta Roll, unless otherwise specified. Comes with Mayo and Dijon mustard packet.

Platters

(recommended for parties of 25 or more)

House Fried Tortilla Chips, Salsa Verde , Pico De
Gallo, Guacamole

Seasonal Vegetables prepared accordingly and
served with a Classic Ranch Dressing

Assorted Cured Meats and Vegetables

speak with Chef about Assortment, Dried Fruit,
Fruit Spread, Sliced Baguettes, Crackers, Fresh
Berries

Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Brie Cheese,
Crackers, Grape

Hummus, Caperberries, Assorted Olives, Pita Chips,
White Bean and Roasted Pepper Bruschett

Action Stations

(this is either a DIY station or by a skilled HH team member, speak with the chef for more information, labor do not apply. Prices to be specified with event specialist.)

(Build your own assortment. Ask chef for details.)

 

served with Red Wine Braised Short Ribs,
Ratatouille, Mushroom Ragout, Red Wine Braised
Chicken

Carne Asada, Pollo Asada, Seasonal Vegetarian
served with Corn Tortillas, Salsa Roja, Onions,
Cilantro and Lime Wedges

assorted Cookies, Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream
to be scooped by a HH Team Member

Glazed and Sugar Donuts with Squirt Bottles of
Caramel, Chocolate Sauce, Berry Coulis, Sparkles,
Mini Chocolate Chips, Dried Coconut, Oreo Cookie
Dust, etc…

Dark Chocolate Fondue with Dipping
accompaniments such as Marshmallows, Rice
Crispy Treats, Churros, Fresh and Dried Fruit

Plain Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes with
available Piping Bags of assorted Buttercreams,
and Toppings

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Entrees

For plenty of options and a wonderfully well-rounded buffet, we recommend the following:
  • 1 salad option, 1 cup portion
  • 1 meat entrée
  • 1 vegetarian entrée
  • 1 vegetable side, 3 ounces
  • 1 starch side, 3 ounces
  • Rolls and Butter, 1 per guest
  • Dessert item, 1 per guest

Beef Entrees

served with a Huckleberry BBQ Sauc

with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, and Onion

with a Chimichurri Sauce

Beef with Braised with Red Wine, Mushrooms,
Lardons, Pearl Onions.

with a Horseradish Cream Sauce and Armagnac
Au Jus

served with a Red Wine and Veal Reduction

Short Ribs Dusted with a 5 Spice Rub and Braised
with Chinese Aromatics

Short Ribs Braised with Red Chili Flakes, Fennel, Tomatoes, Oregano, Tomatoes, and White Wine

Braised Pork Shoulder, Sliced Ham, Swiss Cheese,
Crisp Dill Pickle, Yellow Mustard and Toasted

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Poultry Entrees

with a Fresh Herb Jus

with a Chipotle and Lime Glaze

Lemon, Thyme, Oregano, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes,
White Wine, Chicken Stock

Bone in Chicken marinated and Braised in Dried
Plums, Red Chili Flakes, Oregano, Brown Sugar, Red
Wine Vinegar, White Wine, Green Olives, and Caper

Pulled Chicken Stewed in a Deep Rich Mole

Stuffed with Prosciutto, Fresh Basil, and
Fontina Cheese with a White Wine Provencal
Sauce

Boneless Chicken Breast, Capers, Lemons, White
Wine, Garlic, Flour, Parsley, Butter

Boneless Chicken Breast, Mushrooms, Garlic,
Marsala Wine, Chicken Stock, Butter, Flour

Braised Bone in Chicken, Saffron, Garlic, Lemons,
Cream, Butter, Chicken Stock, Carrots, Onions, Bay
Leaves.

Pork

with an Apricot and Sriracha Glaze

Pork Shoulder marinated with Achiote Paste,
Sour Oranges, Oregano, and Olive Oil with Pickled
Red Onions and Corn Tortillas..

Vegetarian Entrees

Filled with roasted Vegetables, Kalamata Olive. Capers, Feta Cheese, Edamame and topped with a fresh Basil-Tomato Coulis

Fresh Noodles, sauteed Spinach, Mushrooms, Bechamel, homemade Marinara Sauce

Roasted Portobellos, Eggplant, Zucchini, Spinach, Fennel, all Layered with Parmesan on a Polenta Cake with a Sweet Pepper Tomato Coulis

with kale, cattots, onions, vegetable broth, spices and herbs.

Spring onions, shredded carrots, snap peas, edamame, bean, eggs, soy sauce, bell peppers, ginger and garlic.

Pineapple, Mango, Red onions, jalapenos, bell peppers, cilantro, lemon, olive oil.

Layers of breaded eggplant, grilled zucchini, mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, ricotta salata.

Rolled grilled eggplant, stuffed with Ricotta-mozzarella-goat and parmesan cheeses, basil and tomato sauce.

Arborio rice, mixed seasonal vegetables, green peas, cremini mushrooms, herbs, vegan broth, parmesan cheese.

Butternut squash, prunes, red bell pepper, chickpeas, mint harisa, toasted almonds and coriander-cinnamon-ginger mix.

Eggplant, fried tofu, squash, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, zucchini, pinenuts, raisins, celery and tomatoes.

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Seafood Entrees

Served with Orange-Lime-Grapefruit Zest, tarragon, cider vinegar, basil beurre blanc.

Arborio rice, saffron, shrimp, scallops,mussels, grilled fennel, green peas, shiitake mushrooms, tomato concasse, white wine.

Baked, breaded, rolled sea bass filet, cherry tomatoes, gaeta olives, caper berries, shallots, lemon zest, olive oil, basil and oregano.

Pan fried rock cod filets, say sauce, black bean vinegar, ginger, garlic, hot chiles and sesame oil.

Kalamata-castelveltrano-gaeta olives, shallots, rosemary, parsley, olive oil, white balsamic Vinegar, garlic.

Side Options and Starches

Veggies

Seasonal Veggies tossed in a Fresh Herb, Garlic,

with Caramelized Onions, Salt and Pepper

Blanched Blue Lake Green Beans sauteed with
Applewood Smoked Bacon and Caramelized
Shallots

Assorted Vegetables in a Balsamic Marinade

Assorted Seasonal Vegetables Tossed in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil and Salt and Pepper.

Stem on Baby Carrots, blanched and sautéed in a Garlic infused Oil

Assorted Seasonal Vegetables Tossed in Extra
Virgin Olive Oil and Salt and Pepper.

Achiote Paste with Butter, Fresh Lime Zest and
Juice, Olive Oil, Cilantro, Butter and Salt and Pepper

Starches

White Navy Beans Cooked with Brown Sugar,
Molasses, Mustard, Vinegar, and Smoked Meat of
the Day*

Fingerling Potatoes with Shallots and Fresh
Rosemary

Toasted Rice, with Onions and cooked with either
Chicken or Vegetable Stock

Rice folded with Spinach Puree

Roasted Garlic folded into Pureed Russet Potatoes

Red potatoes, smashed and seasoned with Salt
and Pepper

Rice Cooked with Onions, Garlic, Tomato Puree,
and Chicken Stock + Cilantro

Hard roasted Potatoes tossed with Parmesan
Cheese and Fresh Parsley

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While Handheld Catering strives to ensure accuracy, we reserve the right to correct any errors in pricing or descriptions and to cancel or refuse to accept any order based on an incorrect price or description. Prices are subject to change without notice due to market conditions. For the full menu please  contact an Event Specialist.

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