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-tip75 dishes across seven courses, every one made fresh and built around your guest list.

Dietary keyVVegetarianVGVeganGFGluten-FreeDFDairy-FreePUSDA Prime Pitmaster's Pick — our most-requested

To Begin

Appetizers

Cheese and Fruit

VGF

An elegant spread of gourmet cheeses paired with fresh seasonal fruit

Vegetable Platters

VGF

Crisp seasonal vegetables arranged with creamy ranch dip

Pitmaster's Pick

Fruit Platters

VGGFDF

Juicy melon, pineapple, grapes, and fresh berries, beautifully arranged

Cheese Quesadilla Trumpets

V

Julienne vegetables, fresh cilantro, and melted Monterey Jack and cheddar rolled in a crisp flour tortilla trumpet

Pitmaster's Pick

Salami and Cream Cheese Rollups

GF

Savory salami wrapped around smooth, herbed cream cheese

Bruschetta Crostini

V

Diced tomatoes, green and black olives, and fresh basil piled on toasted crostini

Pitmaster's Pick

Shrimp Canapé

Bay shrimp, feta, green onion, and cilantro on a crisp crostini

Pitmaster's PickContains Shellfish

Olive Platters

VGGFDF

A curated assortment of Kalamata, green, and black olives

Shrimp Platters

GFDF

Chilled jumbo shrimp served with a zesty house cocktail sauce

Contains Shellfish

Goat Cheese, Honey, and Herbs

V

Creamy goat cheese rolled in French herbs, drizzled with honey, served with crackers

Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole

VGGFDF

Crisp tortilla chips with fresh salsa and house-made guacamole

Insalata Caprese

VGF

Vine-ripened tomato, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil

Mushroom Phyllo Triangle

V

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

V

Large mushroom caps filled with spinach, cream cheese, and feta, topped with golden bread crumbs

Pitmaster's Pick

Assorted Quiches

Bite-sized quiches in two flavors — Florentine and Cheese & Bacon

Pitmaster's Pick

The Garden

Salads

Mixed Field Greens with Fruit and Feta Cheese

VGF

Tender field greens tossed with seasonal fruit, feta, and a bright raspberry vinaigrette

Pitmaster's Pick

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine and olives with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano in a bold, zesty Caesar dressing

Pitmaster's PickContains Fish

Summer Salad

VGF

Mixed lettuces with tomato, cucumber, onion, and shredded carrot, with your choice of dressing

Greek Salad

VGF

Romaine, green olives, red onion, cucumber, and tomato in a citrus vinaigrette

Pasta Salad

V

Tender pasta, cheese, and garden vegetables in a creamy Italian dressing

Pitmaster's Pick

Potato Salad

VGFDF

Classic creamy potato salad with a hint of mustard and fresh herbs

Spinach Salad

GFDF

Fresh spinach with crisp bacon, hard-boiled egg, and red onion

Mediterranean Bean Salad

VGGFDF

A medley of beans tossed in a herby Greek dressing

Fruit Salad

VGGFDF

Melon, berries, pineapple, grapes, and seasonal fruit

Garden Green Salad

VGF

Crisp mixed greens with vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, with ranch or zesty Italian

From the Pit

BBQ Entrées

USDA Prime Tri-Tip

Red 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

7

Marinated Prime Tri Tip

GFDFP

Prime tri tip marinated in wine, ginger, and garlic, then grilled to juicy perfection

Seasoned Prime Tri Tip

GFDFP

Prime tri tip seasoned with our Santa Maria blend and slow-smoked to a tender, smoky finish

Pitmaster's Pick

Filet Mignon Steak

GFDF

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth filet grilled fresh on site

New York Steak

GFDF

Classic New York strip, well-marbled and char-grilled — cooked fresh on site

Rib Eye Steak

GFDF

Richly marbled rib eye grilled to a juicy, flavorful finish — cooked fresh on site

Pitmaster's Pick

Smoked Prime Rib

GFDF

Slow-roasted prime rib, custom-carved to order

Pitmaster's Pick

Texas Style Brisket

GFDF

Brisket slow-smoked for 12 hours with a traditional Texas rub

Pork

5

Baby Back Ribs

GFDF

Hickory-smoked, fall-off-the-bone ribs with a light brush of sauce

Pitmaster's Pick

Bone-In Prime Rib of Pork

GFDF

Garlic-stuffed pork rib roast with a sweet raspberry chipotle sauce

Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin

GFDF

Garlic-stuffed pork loin glazed with raspberry chipotle sauce

Smoked Pulled Pork

GFDF

Slow-smoked pulled pork with a sweet and spicy rub

Pitmaster's Pick

Sausage Medley

DF

An assortment of specialty sausages in a variety of flavors — jalapeño, pineapple, hot linguiça, and chicken-apple

Chicken

9

Sesame Chicken

DF

Tender chicken thighs marinated in sweet sesame teriyaki

Pitmaster's Pick

Rosemary Chicken

GFDF

Chicken breast in a fragrant rosemary Italian marinade

Mango Salsa

DF

Teriyaki chicken breast crowned with fresh mango salsa

Hickory Chicken

GFDF

Whole chickens brined, seasoned, and slow-smoked to perfection

Chicken Piccata

Chicken breast sautéed in lemon, garlic, white wine, butter, and capers

Pitmaster's Pick

Chicken Marsala

Boneless chicken breast in a rich Marsala wine sauce

Cajun Chicken

GFDF

Grilled chicken breast or thighs marinated in bold Cajun seasonings

Jerk Style Chicken

DF

Your choice of chicken breast or thigh marinated in bold Jamaican jerk seasoning

Baja Chicken

GFDF

Marinated chicken breast with zesty south-of-the-border seasoning

Seafood

4

Salmon

DF

Lightly seasoned salmon glazed with teriyaki, apricot, and ginger

Pitmaster's PickContains Fish

Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp

GFDF

Plump shrimp grilled with a bright tequila-lime marinade

Contains Shellfish

Scampi

GF

Shrimp in a garlic, lemon, dill, and butter sauce

Pitmaster's PickContains Shellfish

Lobster

GF

Sweet lobster served with warm drawn butter

Contains Shellfish

Alongside

Gourmet Sides

Potatoes & Rice

6

Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes

VGF

Red-skinned potatoes whipped with butter, garlic, sour cream, and parsley

Pitmaster's Pick

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

VGF

Smooth, buttery traditional mashed potatoes

Jambalaya Rice

DF

Southern-style rice with hot links, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions

Pitmaster's Pick

Rice Pilaf

GF

Fluffy rice pilaf with green onion and slivered almonds

Contains Nuts

Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

GFDF

Wood-oven roasted red potatoes with bacon, onions, and savory seasonings

Pitmaster's Pick

Au Gratin Potatoes

V

Creamy, cheesy layered potatoes baked until golden

Pastas

3

Pesto Pasta

V

Pasta tossed in fresh basil pesto with garlic and Parmesan

Pitmaster's PickContains Nuts

Red Sauce Marinara on Penne

VGDF

Penne in a rich, slow-simmered tomato marinara with garlic and fresh herbs

Italian Sausage Red Sauce

DF

Hearty pasta with savory Italian sausage in a robust red sauce

Pitmaster's Pick

From the Bakery

Artisan Breads

Geneva Bakery Artisan Rolls

V

A trio of artisan rolls — sourdough, Kalamata olive, and asiago cheese

Pitmaster's Pick

Pesto Bread

V

Warm bread layered with fresh basil pesto, pine nuts, and Parmesan

Pitmaster's PickContains Nuts

Garlic Bread

V

Warm, buttery bread with roasted garlic and Parmesan

Hawaiian Sweet Bread

V

Soft, lightly sweet Hawaiian-style bread

From the Garden

Fresh Vegetables

Seasonal Grilled Mixed Vegetables

VGF

Squash, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and asparagus cooked on a flat griddle

Pitmaster's Pick

Asparagus

VGF

Tender asparagus lightly grilled and seasoned

Sweet Carrots

VGF

Steamed baby carrots in a brown sugar glaze

Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds

GF

Steamed green beans tossed with bacon, butter, and slivered almonds

Pitmaster's PickContains Nuts

Cheesy Broccoli

V

Steamed broccoli smothered in a cheddar cream sauce

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts

V

Tender roasted Brussels sprouts in a rich melted cheese sauce with a squeeze of lemon

Fresh Corn on the Cob

VGF

Sweet corn on the cob, grilled and buttered

Sweet Endings

Desserts

Apple Pie

V

Classic apple pie with a flaky, golden crust

Carrot Cake

V

Moist spiced carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Cookies, Mixed

V

An assortment of fresh-baked cookies

Cheese Cakes

V

Rich, creamy cheesecake in a variety of flavors, including blueberry, chocolate, pumpkin, and amaretto

Pitmaster's Pick

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.