Catering Menu

- Afternoons -
Your Entree Selection Includes Bakery Fresh Bread, Dessert & Coffee Service

Caesar Depot
Grilled Chicken Breast & Garlic Prawns atop our Caesar Salad
$24.95 Per Person

Bowtie Pasta with Rock Shrimp
Roasted Corn & Smoked Chili Cream
$25.95 Per Person

Sonoran Seared Tuna
with Corn Relish & Cilantro Brown Rice
$29.95 Per Person

Tuscan Crusted Salmon
with a Roasted Vegetable & Mashers
$29.95 Per Person

Blackened Breast of Chicken
Smoked Chili Cream, Roasted Vegetables and Mashers
$28.95 Per Person

Thai BBQ New York Steak
served over Stir-fry Noodles
$29.95 Per Person

Chef Shafer's Thai BBQ Chicken Breast
with Sesame Vegetables & Orzo Pasta
$25.95 Per Person

Add a Soup or Salad to your meal for $3.00

Prices do not include 20% service and tax.

- Family Style Luncheons -
All Luncheons Include Bakery Fresh Bread, Iced Tea, Coffee, Hot Tea and Assorted Family Style Desserts

*Soup of the Day can be added for $2.00 per person*

California
Field Greens with Toasted Pine nuts and Marinated Tomatoes
Herb Grilled Chicken Breast with Garlic Mashers and Oven Roasted Veggies
Penne Pasta with Broccoli, Mushrooms, Crushed Tomatoes and Parmesan
$28.95 Per Person

Pacific Rim
Field Greens and Asian Vegetables with Thai Vinaigrette
Cashew Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry with Mashers
Miso Painted Fresh Catch with Ginger Vegetables
$29.95 Per Person

Southwest
Chopped Vegetable Slad with Herb Ranch
Smoke Chicken, Chipotle, Corn and Bowtie Pasta
Soronan Roast Beef with Smashed Garlic Potaoes
$31.95 Per Person

Mediterranean
Depot Caesar Salad
Tuscan Crusted Chicken Breast with Roasted Vegetables
Pesto Grilled Fresh Catch with Mashers
Penne Pasta with Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes, Herbs and Parmesan
$34.95 Per Person

Country Picnic
Tomato, Cucumber and Iceberg Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Fingers
Depot Macaroni and Cheese
Roasted Beef with Mashers and Red Wine Mushrooms
$34.95 Per Person

Chef's Dining Room
Field Greens with Walnut and Goat Cheese
Roasted Sirloin of Beef with Garlic Mashers, Red Wine Mushrooms
Pan Roasted Basa with Lemon Caper Sauce over Oven Roasted Vegetables
Rock Shrimp Penne with Chipotle Corn Cream
$38.95

Prices do not include 20% service and tax

- Evenings -
Your Dinner Selection Comes with Fresh Vegetables, Bakery Fresh Bread,
Coffee Service and Your Choice of one Starter & Dessert.

Starters
Choice of One:

The Depot's Caesar Salad
Field Greens with Miso Corn Vinaigrette
Sweet Corn Chowder

EVENING ENTREE SELECTIONS

Chef Shafer's Thai Dyed Breast of Chicken
Sesame Vegetables & Garlic Mashers
$35.95

Tuscan Breast of Chicken
Pan Roasted Vegetables Herb Mashers & Pinot Noir Sauce
$35.95

Blackened Breast of Chicken
with Roasted Vegetable & Potato Hash
$35.95

Pan seared Ahi Tuna
Tomato Compote & Garlic Mashers
$42.95

Soya & Ginger Glazed New York
With Cashew Fried Rice & Vegetables
$42.95

Pesto Roasted Sirloin with Garlic Mashers,
Pan Roasted Vegetables & Fried Spinach Leaves
$52.95

COMBINATIONS

Soy Glazed Beef and Thai BBQ Chicken
over Garlic Mashers and Cashew Green Beans
$48.95

Grilled Breast of Chicken & Sonoran Shrimp
Smoked Chili Cream, Roasted Vegetables and Garlic Mashers
$48.95

Pesto Tenderloin of Beef and Garlic Shrimp
with Garlic Mashers, Port Wine Sauce
$ 55.95

Prices do not include 20% service and tax.

- Family Style Dinners -
All Dinners Include Fresh Bread, Iced Tea, Coffee, Hot Tea and Assorted Family Style Desserts

CALIFORNIA WINE DINNER
Tossed Greens with Dijon Herbed Vinaigrette

Entrees
Herb Crusted Chicken Breast with Mashers and Cabernet Shallot Sauce
Pan Roasted Basa with Vegetables and Lemon Caper Sauce
Penne Pasta with Pine nuts, Basil, and Roma Tomatoes
$38.95 Per Person

COUNTRY COMFORT
Chopped Vegetable Salad with Herb Ranch

Entrees
Crispy Buttermilk Chicken with Mashers and Country Mushroom Gravy
Depot Macaroni and Cheese
BBQ Roast Beef with Fire Roasted Vegetables
$42.95 Per Person

SOUTHWEST
Chopped Citrus and Cilantro Vegetable Salad with Herbed Ranch

Entrees
Smoked Chicken, Chipotle, Corn and Bowtie Pasta
Pan Roasted Fresh Fish with Pico de Gallo Vegetable Rice
Sonoran Roasted Beef with Chili Mashers
$43.95 Per Person

MEDITERRANEAN
The Depot's Caesar Salad

Entrees
Tuscan Crusted Chicken Breast with Mashers and Red Wine Sauce
Pesto Grilled Fresh Seafood with Roasted Vegetables
Penne Pasta with Rock Shrimp, Spicy Marinara and Rapini
$45.95 Per Person

PACIFIC RIM
Field Greens and Asian Vegetables with Soya & Ginger

Entrees
Cashew Chicken with Vegetable Stir-fry
Miso Grilled Fresh Catch with Ginger Vegetables
Thai BBQ Beef with Mashers
$52.95 Per Person

DEPOT'S FAVORITES
Pumpkin Corn Chowder

Entrees
Herb Roasted Sirloin, Garlic Mashers and Red Wine Mushrooms
Pan Roasted Basa with Lemon Caper Sauce and Sautéed Vegetables
Thai BBQ Chicken and Cilantro Vegetable Rice
$55.95 Per person

Prices do not include 20% service and tax.

Sweet Endings
Included with Dinner
Choice of One

Chocolate Triple Layer Cake
Pecan Tart with Berries and Cream
Warm Apple Cranberry Cobbler with Cérme Anglaise
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
Mini Carrot Cakes
Mini Double Chocolate Cup Cake
Mini Créme Brulee
Chocolate Peanut Bark
Sugar Nut Cookies
Lemon Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Family Style Dessert Sampler Add $4

Prices do not include 20% service and tax.

- Hors D'oeuvre Reception -
A selection can be created to enhance your event.

Reception Stations
Balsamic Marinated Grilled Vegetable Crudités - 6.00
Artisan Cheeses, Sausage, Olives with Crisps - 6.00
Roasted Beef Carved with Petite Rolls - 9.00
Roasted Garlic Fondue with Parmesan Chips - 4.00
Stir-fry Station with Thai Shrimp, Chicken and Noodles - 9.00
Pacific Rim Seafood Bar - 12.00
Twin Soup Station and Assorted Breads - 6.00
Mashed Potato Martini Bar with Toppings - 6.00

Assorted Cheese & Sausages with Crisps - 5.00
Blackened Shrimp Taco Station with Guacamole and Salsa - 8.00
Slider Bar with Secret Sauce and Toppings - 8.00
Grilled Flat Breads and Assorted Dips, Cheese, Sausage and Spread - 8.00

Butler Style Appetizers
Cashew Shrimp and Crab Sushi Roll - 4.00
Spicy Ginger and Goat Cheese Chili Purses - 3.00
Shrimp and Olive Martini - 4.00
Chicken Empenadas - 3.00
Smoked Salmon Wontons - 3.00
Macaroni & Cheese Tidbits -3.00
Ginger Potstickers - 4.00
New English Style Crab and Shrimp Roll - 4.00
Thai BBQ Shrimp Brochettes - 4.00
Buttermilk Dipped Fried Chicken Fingers - 3.00
Jalapeño Cheese Wontons - 3.00
Grilled Chilled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce - 4.00
Tuna & Wasabi Caviar Tartare Spoons -3.00
BFD Crispy Chicken and Blue Cheese Slider - 4.00
Mini Cheese Burger Slider- 4.00
Mini Grilled Cheese and Bacon Sandwich - 3.00
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Creole Dip - 4.00
Smoked Chicken and Chipotle Wontons - 3.00

Prices do not include 20% service and tax.

- Fact Sheet -

Our Pastry Chef can create any form of sweet for your party.
From chocolate chip cookies to a Wedding Cake to die for,
LET DEPOT BE YOUR CHOICE.

50% Deposits are required for all events and become non-refundable 30 days prior to the event.

Off-Site Staffing Charges

Servers $25 per hour
Culinary Personnel $25 per hour
Bartenders $25 per hour
Captain $25 per hour

Minimum 4 hours/Billing begins upon arrival at Depot and concludes upon return.
Off-Site events will incur all rental fees and permit fees if applicable.
20% Service Charge and Tax is added to all Food and Beverage Billing.
Depot in-house events are void of room rental and set up fees when food and beverages are served.

 

  Kimono Room capacity:
120 seated meal
100 with dancing
150 cocktail reception
40 person minimum

  Wine Room capacity:
30 seated meal
20 person minimum


Depot Restaurant capacity:
(Availability Saturday Afternoons and Sundays All Day)
160 seated meal
200 cocktail reception

We also have rooms avaialble at our sister restaurant, Buffalo Fire Department.

TO OUR GUESTS

THE DEPOT CREATIVE EVENT PLANNERS WILL BE AT YOUR SERVICE FOR ALL YOUR SOCIAL AND BUSINESS EVENT COORDINATING, FROM CORPORATE OUTINGS TO INFORMAL GATHERINGS, TO INTIMATE FAMILY FUNCTIONS, OUR STAFF IS AWAITING YOUR CALL. WE ARE READY TO CREATE AN EVENT TO REMEMBER.

SINCERELY,

MICHAEL S. SHAFER
CHEF/OWNER
DEPOT, 1250 CABRILLO AVENUE,
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, 90501
PHONE 310-787-7501
FAX 310-787-9647

 

 


 

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