Grgich Family Catering
Smoked to Order,
Plated for Your Event
Sixty years of Santa Maria–style fire over red oak, featuring our USDA Prime tri-tip — 75 dishes across seven courses, every one made fresh and built around your guest list.
To Begin
Appetizers
16 selectionsCheese and Fruit
An elegant spread of gourmet cheeses paired with fresh seasonal fruit
Vegetable Platters
Crisp seasonal vegetables arranged with creamy ranch dip
Fruit Platters
Juicy melon, pineapple, grapes, and fresh berries, beautifully arranged
Cheese Quesadilla Trumpets
Julienne vegetables, fresh cilantro, and melted Monterey Jack and cheddar rolled in a crisp flour tortilla trumpet
Salami and Cream Cheese Rollups
Savory salami wrapped around smooth, herbed cream cheese
Bruschetta Crostini
Diced tomatoes, green and black olives, and fresh basil piled on toasted crostini
Shrimp Canapé
Bay shrimp, feta, green onion, and cilantro on a crisp crostini
Olive Platters
A curated assortment of Kalamata, green, and black olives
Shrimp Platters
Chilled jumbo shrimp served with a zesty house cocktail sauce
Goat Cheese, Honey, and Herbs
Creamy goat cheese rolled in French herbs, drizzled with honey, served with crackers
Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole
Crisp tortilla chips with fresh salsa and house-made guacamole
Insalata Caprese
Vine-ripened tomato, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil
Mushroom Phyllo Triangle
Chopped mushrooms and our house cheese blend with garlic, dill, oregano, and parsley in flaky phyllo
Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushroom
Plump mushroom caps stuffed with spiced Italian sausage, onions, and herbs
Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Mushroom
Large mushroom caps filled with spinach, cream cheese, and feta, topped with golden bread crumbs
Assorted Quiches
Bite-sized quiches in two flavors — Florentine and Cheese & Bacon
The Garden
Salads
10 selectionsMixed Field Greens with Fruit and Feta Cheese
Tender field greens tossed with seasonal fruit, feta, and a bright raspberry vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine and olives with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano in a bold, zesty Caesar dressing
Summer Salad
Mixed lettuces with tomato, cucumber, onion, and shredded carrot, with your choice of dressing
Greek Salad
Romaine, green olives, red onion, cucumber, and tomato in a citrus vinaigrette
Pasta Salad
Tender pasta, cheese, and garden vegetables in a creamy Italian dressing
Potato Salad
Classic creamy potato salad with a hint of mustard and fresh herbs
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach with crisp bacon, hard-boiled egg, and red onion
Mediterranean Bean Salad
A medley of beans tossed in a herby Greek dressing
Fruit Salad
Melon, berries, pineapple, grapes, and seasonal fruit
Garden Green Salad
Crisp mixed greens with vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, with ranch or zesty Italian
From the Pit
BBQ Entrées
25 selectionsRed oak. Open fire. Carved to order.
Our signature tri-tip is graded USDA Prime — the top tier of American beef — smoked the Santa Maria way.
Beef
7Marinated Prime Tri Tip
Prime tri tip marinated in wine, ginger, and garlic, then grilled to juicy perfection
Seasoned Prime Tri Tip
Prime tri tip seasoned with our Santa Maria blend and slow-smoked to a tender, smoky finish
Filet Mignon Steak
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth filet grilled fresh on site
New York Steak
Classic New York strip, well-marbled and char-grilled — cooked fresh on site
Rib Eye Steak
Richly marbled rib eye grilled to a juicy, flavorful finish — cooked fresh on site
Smoked Prime Rib
Slow-roasted prime rib, custom-carved to order
Texas Style Brisket
Brisket slow-smoked for 12 hours with a traditional Texas rub
Pork
5Baby Back Ribs
Hickory-smoked, fall-off-the-bone ribs with a light brush of sauce
Bone-In Prime Rib of Pork
Garlic-stuffed pork rib roast with a sweet raspberry chipotle sauce
Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin
Garlic-stuffed pork loin glazed with raspberry chipotle sauce
Smoked Pulled Pork
Slow-smoked pulled pork with a sweet and spicy rub
Sausage Medley
An assortment of specialty sausages in a variety of flavors — jalapeño, pineapple, hot linguiça, and chicken-apple
Chicken
9Sesame Chicken
Tender chicken thighs marinated in sweet sesame teriyaki
Rosemary Chicken
Chicken breast in a fragrant rosemary Italian marinade
Mango Salsa
Teriyaki chicken breast crowned with fresh mango salsa
Hickory Chicken
Whole chickens brined, seasoned, and slow-smoked to perfection
Chicken Piccata
Chicken breast sautéed in lemon, garlic, white wine, butter, and capers
Chicken Marsala
Boneless chicken breast in a rich Marsala wine sauce
Cajun Chicken
Grilled chicken breast or thighs marinated in bold Cajun seasonings
Jerk Style Chicken
Your choice of chicken breast or thigh marinated in bold Jamaican jerk seasoning
Baja Chicken
Marinated chicken breast with zesty south-of-the-border seasoning
Seafood
4Salmon
Lightly seasoned salmon glazed with teriyaki, apricot, and ginger
Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp
Plump shrimp grilled with a bright tequila-lime marinade
Scampi
Shrimp in a garlic, lemon, dill, and butter sauce
Lobster
Sweet lobster served with warm drawn butter
Alongside
Gourmet Sides
9 selectionsPotatoes & Rice
6Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Red-skinned potatoes whipped with butter, garlic, sour cream, and parsley
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Smooth, buttery traditional mashed potatoes
Jambalaya Rice
Southern-style rice with hot links, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions
Rice Pilaf
Fluffy rice pilaf with green onion and slivered almonds
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Wood-oven roasted red potatoes with bacon, onions, and savory seasonings
Au Gratin Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy layered potatoes baked until golden
Pastas
3Pesto Pasta
Pasta tossed in fresh basil pesto with garlic and Parmesan
Red Sauce Marinara on Penne
Penne in a rich, slow-simmered tomato marinara with garlic and fresh herbs
Italian Sausage Red Sauce
Hearty pasta with savory Italian sausage in a robust red sauce
From the Bakery
Artisan Breads
4 selectionsGeneva Bakery Artisan Rolls
A trio of artisan rolls — sourdough, Kalamata olive, and asiago cheese
Pesto Bread
Warm bread layered with fresh basil pesto, pine nuts, and Parmesan
Garlic Bread
Warm, buttery bread with roasted garlic and Parmesan
Hawaiian Sweet Bread
Soft, lightly sweet Hawaiian-style bread
From the Garden
Fresh Vegetables
7 selectionsSeasonal Grilled Mixed Vegetables
Squash, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and asparagus cooked on a flat griddle
Asparagus
Tender asparagus lightly grilled and seasoned
Sweet Carrots
Steamed baby carrots in a brown sugar glaze
Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds
Steamed green beans tossed with bacon, butter, and slivered almonds
Cheesy Broccoli
Steamed broccoli smothered in a cheddar cream sauce
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
Tender roasted Brussels sprouts in a rich melted cheese sauce with a squeeze of lemon
Fresh Corn on the Cob
Sweet corn on the cob, grilled and buttered
Sweet Endings
Desserts
4 selectionsApple Pie
Classic apple pie with a flaky, golden crust
Carrot Cake
Moist spiced carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Cookies, Mixed
An assortment of fresh-baked cookies
Cheese Cakes
Rich, creamy cheesecake in a variety of flavors, including blueberry, chocolate, pumpkin, and amaretto
Let's build your menu
Tell us your headcount and the occasion. We'll shape these dishes into a spread that fits your event and your budget.
