Holiday Catering Menu

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

ENTREES
Grilled Salmon Salad
with Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Buffalo
Mozzarella, Basil Vinaigrette, Field Greens
$26.95 Per Person

Caesar Depot
Grilled Chicken Breast & Garlic Shrimp over our Caesar Green
$25.95 Per Person

Bowtie Pasta and Roasted Mushrooms
Smoked Chicken and Mistletoe Pesto
$23.95 Per Person

Penne and Rock a Round the Xmas Tree Shrimp
With Roasted Corn in a Spiced Pumpkin and Chipotle Cream
$23.95 Per Person

Penne Pasta and Garlic Chicken
Roasted Tomato & Basil Sauce with Snow Flaked Parmesan
$23.95 Per Person

Thai BBQ Salmon
Served over garden salad and Three Wise Men Vinaigrette
$28.95 Per Person

Grilled Sirloin of Beef
With Christmas Peppers, Basil Potatoes, Pinenuts and Gorgonzola
$29.95 Per Person

Dessert Choices
Spiced Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Cream
Warm Apple and Cranberry Cobbler
Pecan Pie with Creme Anglaise
Hot Chocolate Pudding with Berry Sauce
Assorted Cookies and Double Fudge Brownies
Assorted Family Style Desserts (add $2.00 per person)

- Family Style Afternoons -
Includes Bakery Fresh Bread, Ice Tea, Coffee, Hot Tea and Assorted Family Style Desserts

Santa's Sleigh
A Cup of Our Soup of the Day

Depot Caesar Salad
Pesto Rigatoni Pasta with Wilted Spinash and Roma Tomatoes
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Oven Roasted Vegetables and Mashers
$29.95 Per Person

Mistletoe
A Cup of Our Soup of the Day

Field Green with Sweet Corn Dressing
Pan Roasted Basa with Lemon Caper Sauce and Seasonal Vegetables
Garlic Roast Beef with Mashers and Red Wine Sauce
$38.95 Per Person

Rock 'n Round The Christmas Tree
A Cup of Our Soup of the Day

Sothwest Chopped Taco Salad
Blacked Chicken Breast with Oven Roasted Vegetables and Mashers
Penne Pasta, Rock Shrimp and Chipotle Corn Cream
$34.95 Per Person

Twas The Night
A Cup of Our Soup of the Day

Ginger Pear, Candied Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad
Thai Chicken and Cilantro Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry
Soy Glazed Roast Roast Beef and Mashers
$38.95 per person

Depot Comfort
A Cup of Our Soup of the Day

Greens with Chopped Vegetable and Herbed Ranch
Crispy Buttermilk Chicken with Macaroni and Cheese
Roast Beef with Red Wine Mushrooms and Mashers
$39.95 per person

Prices do not include 20% service and tax

- Christmas Evenings -

Your Entree Selection Includes Choice of Starter, Bakery Fresh Bread, Dessert and Coffee Service

Starters
Choice of One:

Caesar Greens
Field Greens with Corn Vinaigrette
Pumpkin and Corn Chowder
Pear and Walnut Salad

CHRISTMAS ENTREE SELECTIONS

Herb Crusted Breast of Chicken
With a Port Wine Sauce, Mashers and Oven Roasted Vegetables
$32.95

Sonoran Grilled Breast of Chicken
With Warm Salsa, Garlic Mashers and Green Beans
$32.95

Roast Turkey Tenderloin
Garlic Mashers and Herb Roasted Vegetables
Served with a Port Wine Sauce and Cranberry Relish
$34.95

Roast Chicken Breast and Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
And Sherry Mushroom Sauce, Herbed Vegetables
$32.95

Blackened Mahi Mahi and Shrimp
Served over a Roasted Vegetable Potato Hash, Red Pepper Sauce
$39.95

Pesto Roasted Sirloin of Beef
With Red Wine Mushrooms, Herbed Vegetables and Yam Mashers
$49.95

Christmas Evening Mix Grills

Miso Grilled Salmon and Thai BBQ Breast of Chicken
Served with Mashers and Oven Roasted Vegetables
$38.95

Blackened Breast of Chicken and Shrimp
Served with Yam Mashers and Pecan Green Beans
$41.95

Petit Filet and Scallops
Ginger Laced Vegetables and Cashew Pilaf
$59.95

Roast Sirloin and Garlic Shrimp
Garlic Mashers and Pan Roasted Vegetables
$55.95

Dessert Choices
Spiced Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Cream
Hot Apple and Cranberry Cobbler
Pecan Pie with Creme Anglaise
Hot Chocolate Pudding with Berry Sauce
Assorted Cookies and Double Fudge Brownies
Assorted Family Style Desserts (add $2.00 per person)

- Evening Christmas Family Style Dinners -
Includes Bakery Fresh Bread, Ice Tea, Coffee, Hot Tea and Assorted Family Style Desserts

"Country Holiday"
Chopped Vegetable Salad with Herbed Ranch

Entrees
Crispy Buttermilk Chicken with Mashers and Country Gravy
Blackened Fresh Catch with Cilantro Vegetables
Macaroni and Cheese with Sweet Corn
$42.95 Per Person

"Santa's Got a New Bag"
Caesar Salad

Entrees
Pene Pasta with Spicy Marinada, Spinach, Mushroom and Parmesan
Pan Roasted Sea Food with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon Caper Sauce
Grilles Rosemary Chicken with Red Wine Mushrooms and Mashers
$43.95 Per Person

"JINGLE BELLS"
Field Greens with Miso Corn Vinaigrette

Entrees
Thai Chicken and Cashew Vegetable Noddle Stir-Fry
Miso Painted Fresh with Cilantro Vegetables
Soy Glazed Roast Roast Beef, Mashers and Red Wine Sauce
$45.95 Per Person

"RING IN THE NEW YEAR"
Pumpkin Corn Chowder

Entrees
Ginger Laced Salmon with Oven Roasted Vegetables
Thai BBQ Chicken with Cashew Shrimp Fried Rice
Roasted New York Strip with Double Cream Mashers and Red Wine Mushrooms
$52.95 Per Person

THE CHEF'S TABLE
Ginger Pears, Walnuts,Candied Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad

Entrees
Roasted Sirloin with Gorgonzola Mashers and Port Wine Sausage
Sweet Shrimp and Garlic Vegetable Tortellini
Bristol Hotel Chicken Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Sauce
$55.00 Per person


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 - 5.00
Roasted Beef Carved with Petite Rolls - 8.00
Tortellini Bar with our Chef's Creative Sauces - 6.00
Roasted Garlic Fondue with Parmesan Chips - 4.00
Stir-Fry Station with Thai Shrimp or Chicken- 8.00
Pacific Rim Seafood Bar - 12.00
Twin Soup Station and Assorted Breads - 5.00
Mashed Potato Martini Bar with Toppings - 5.00

Assorted Cheese & Fruit with Crisps - 5.00
Blackened Shrimp Taco Station with Guacamole and Salsa - 7.00
Slider Bar with Secret Sauce and Toppings - 6.00
Grilled Flat Bread and Assorted Dips, Cheese, Sausage and Spread - 8.00

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 Empenadas - 2.00
Macaroni & Cheese Tidbits - 2.00
Jalapeno Cheese Wontons - 2.00
Ginger Potstickers - 3.00
Smoked Salmon Wontons - 3.00
Thai BBQ Shrimp Brochettes - 3.00
Buttermilk Dipped Fried Chicken Fingers - 3.00
Grilled Chilled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce - 4.00
Tuna & Wasabi Caviar Tartare Spoons - 2.00
Mini BFD Beef Slider- 3.00
Mini Grilled Cheese and Bacon Sandwich - 3.00
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Creole Dip - 4.00
Smoked Chicken and Chipotle Wontons - 2.00
BFD Crispy Chicken and Blue Cheese Slider - 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

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
40 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

 

 


 

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