Catering Menu

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

Caesar Depot
Grilled Chicken Breast & Garlic Prawns atop our Caesar Salad
$19.95 Per Person

Bowtie Pasta with Rock Shrimp
Roasted Corn & Smoked Chili Cream
$22.95 Per Person

Linguine with Roasted Peppers, Tomato, Spinach
Pine nuts & Parmesan
$19.95 Per Person

Grilled Shark
with Soya Ginger Vegetables & Fried Rice
$22.95 Per Person

Sonoran Seared Tuna
with Corn Relish & Black Bean Rice
$24.95 Per Person

Tuscan Crusted Salmon
with a Roasted Vegetable & Mashers
$23.95 Per Person

Blackened Breast of Chicken
Smoked Chili Cream and Fettuccine
$22.95 Per Person

Thai BBQ New York Steak
served over Stir Fry Noodles
$25.95 Per Person

Chef Shafer's Thai BBQ Chicken Breast
with Sesame Vegetables & Orzo Pasta
$22.95 Per Person

Enhancements

Caesar Salad $ 6.95
Field Greens $ 5.95
Soup Line $ 5.95

Our Chef can also create a menu just for your event.

Prices do not include 20% service and tax.

- Family Style Luncheons -
All Luncheons Include Bakery Fresh Bread, Coffee Service and Assorted Desserts

Napa Valley
Field Greens with Dijon Herbed Vinaigrette
Herb Grilled Chicken Breast with Garlic Mashers and Oven Roasted Veggies
Penne Pasta with Pine nuts, Basil, Roma Tomatoes
$24.95 Per Person

Pacific Rim
Field Greens and Asian Vegetables with Soya & Ginger
Thai Dyed Chicken with Mashers
Miso Grilled Mahi with Cashew Vegetables
$25.95 Per Person

Mediterranean
The Depot's Caesar Salad
Tuscan Crusted Chicken Breast with Roasted Vegetables
Pesto Grilled Salmon with Mashers
Penne Pasta with Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes and Herbs
$29.95 Per Person

Chef's Dining Room
Caesar Salad
Roasted Sirloin of Beef with Garlic Mashers, Red Wine Mushrooms
Grilled Salmon over Oven Roasted Vegetables
Rock Shrimp Penne with Chipotle Corn Cream
$32.95

The Depot
Greens with Chopped Vegetables and Creamy Herb Ranch
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Macaroni and Cheese
So. West BBQ Catch with Oven Roasted Vegetables
Roasted Beef with Mashers and Red Wine Mushrooms
$36.95

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. Or, our Chef Can Create a Menu Just for Your Event.

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
$31.95

Tuscan Breast of Chicken
Pan Roasted Vegetables Herb Mashers & Pinot Noir Sauce
$31.95

Blackened Breast of Chicken
with Roasted Vegetable & Potato Hash
$29.95

Pan seared Ahi Tuna
Tomato Compote & Garlic Mashers
$35.95

Soya & Ginger Glazed Shark
With Cashew Fried Rice & Vegetables
$33.95

Blackened Swordfish
With Warm Salsa Verde and Corn Mashers
market

Pesto Roasted Sirloin with Garlic Mashers,
Pan Roasted Vegetables & Fried Spinach Leaves
$49.95

COMBINATIONS

Soy Glazed Beef and Thai BBQ Chicken
over Garlic Mashers and Cashew Green Beans
$44.95

Grilled Breast of Chicken & Sonoran Shrimp
Smoked Chili Cream, Garlic Mashers
$42.95

Thai BBQ Chicken and Salmon
over Mashers and Ginger Laced Veggies
$36.95

Pesto Tenderloin of Beef and Garlic Shrimp
with Garlic Mashers, Port Wine Sauce
$ 52.95

- Family Style Dinners -
All Dinners Include Bakery Fresh Bread, Coffee Service and Assorted Desserts

COUNTRY WINE DINNER
Tossed Greens with Dijon Herbed Vinaigrette

Entrees
Mustard Crusted Chicken Breast with Mashers and Cabernet Shallot Sauce
Herbed Painted Salmon with Pan Roasted Vegetables
Penne Pasta with Pine nuts, Basil, and Roma Tomatoes
$34.95 Per Person

MEDITERRANEAN
The Depot's Caesar Salad

Entrees
Tuscan Crusted Chicken Breast with Mashers
Pesto Grilled Fresh Seafood with Roasted Vegetables
Penne Pasta with Rock Shrimp, Spicy Marinara and Broccoli
$39.95 Per Person

PACIFIC RIM
Field Greens and Asian Vegetables with Soya & Ginger

Entrees
Thai Dyed Breast of Chicken over Ginger Mashers
Miso Grilled Fresh Catch with Oven Roasted Vegetables
Ginger Beef, Cashew Vegetable Rice and Noodle Stir Fry
$49.95 Per Person

DEPOT'S FAVORITES
Ahi Tuna Sashimi Salad With Ginger Greens

Entrees
Pesto Roasted Beef, Garlic Mashers and Red Wine Mushrooms
Thai BBQ Seafood Cashew Vegetables
Bowtie Pasta, Smoked Chicken, Roasted Corn and Chili Cream
$52.95 Per person

THE CHEF'S CHOICE
Put yourself in the Hands of our Chef and Let Him Create A Dinner to Remember
$55.95 Per Person

Sweet Endings
Included with Dinner
Choice of One

Chocolate Triple Layer Cake
Warm Apple Cranberry Cobbler with Creme Anglaise
Lemon Tart Brulee
Creme Brulee
Fresh Baked Cookie and Brownie Platter with Berries
Family Style Dessert Sampler Add $1.95

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

Reception Stations
Pacific Rim Seafood Bar - 12.00
Balsamic Marinated Grilled Vegetable Crudités - 5.00
Roasted Pesto Beef Carved with Petite Rolls - 7.00
Assorted Pastas with our Chef's Creative Sauces - 6.00
Mediterranean Spreads and Garlic Crostini - 4.00
Stirfry Station with Thai Shrimp or Chicken - 7.00
Assorted Cheese, Fruits, Nuts & Crisps - 5.00
House Smoked Salmon with Mini Bagels, Cream Cheese, Capers and Stuff - 10.00
Roll Your Own Mooshu Bar - 8.00
Southwest Tortilla Station with T.J. Debris - 6.00

Butler Style Appetizers
Indo Wontons with Thai BBQ Sauce - 2.00
Spicy Ginger and Goat Cheese Chili Purses - 2.00
Shrimp Shu-Mai - 2.00
Chicken and Bean Tacos - 2.00
Chicken Empenadas - 2.00
Macaroni & Cheese Tidbits - 2.00
Ginger Potstickers - 3.00
Thai BBQ Shrimp Brochettes - 3.00
Potato Pancake with Wasabi Caviar & Scallion Cream - 2.00
Grilled Chilled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce - 3.00
Tuna & Wasabi Caviar Tartare Spoons - 2.00
Coconut Shrimp with Thai Sauce - 3.00

- 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
30 cocktail reception
20 person minimum


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


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

 

 


 

home | the chef | upcoming events | menus | private rooms | catering/parties
cooking classes | recipes | depot fun | restaurant info | links | contact us

1250 Cabrillo Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 787-7501