Excellent Service & Outstanding Cuisine

No matter what your budget may be, we promise to deliver on what makes us truly unique: providing the highest quality service and food every time - consistently. We are honored to have repeat clients who call on us time and time again because they can relax, enjoy their party knowing Main Course California is putting on the show. Allow us to be at your service.

 

Specializing In

  • Complete Custom Menu Planning
  • Professional Event Management
  • Table & Service Etiquette
  • Full Site Planning & Equipment Acquisition
  • Bar Service
  • Vendor Coordination - rentals, valet, djs, florists, & cakes

 

Menus

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Passed Hors'd Ouevres

 

Tuna Sashimi Skewer with Chorizo-Stuffed Date, Crispy Bacon & Smoked Pimento Oil

 

Market fresh fish Ceviche served in Asian spoons and topped with topped with crispy corn & spicy aioli

 

African piri-piri seared shrimp served hot on your choice of either a knotted bamboo skewer or asian spoon& topped with our sweet & fresh mango-lychee salsa.

 

“Pasta & Meatballs” Baked Penne skewer with a Italian grass-fed beef meatball & topped with pesto

 

Balsamic & brown sugar caramelized shallots baked "tatin style" with flaky puff pastry & creamy goat's cheese. Sprinkled with freshly cracked black pepper & thyme

 

Duck "Carnitas" Tostadas with Asian Slaw & Plum BBQ Sauce

 

Ambrosia Mellon Gazpacho with Chive Crème Fraiche served in individual sake cups

 

 

Stationary Hors'd Ouevres

 

Marble slabs & platters of Artisinal American & International Cheeses, Bundles of Handmade Breadsticks, Sliced & Toasted Baguettes, Crackers, Home Made Honey Bay Pears, Dried Fruits, Sweet & Spicy Roasted California Walnuts, Olives, Fresh Seasonal California Fruits such as Grapes, Seckel Pears, Strawberries & Figs

 

Your choice of up to three of the following: caramelized honey-bay pears with brie & walnuts; seasonal peaches with feta, mint, honey & olive oil; chicken liver mousse with spiced apple chutney & tarragon; european butter, french radishes & sea salt; house-made hummus with zaatar spiced roasted carrots, bell pepper & olives; local tomato & basil with extra virgin olive oil & fresh mozzarella; goat's cheese with walnut-grape relish & thyme

 

Salad skewer: Crisp Baby Romaine, Sweet Cherry Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese tossed in our home-made Italian Dressing and served on a knotted bamboo skewer

 

Whole Baked Brie En Croute with Caramelized Apples, Caramelized Walnuts & Fresh Bread

 

Cumin roasted fingerling potatoes wrapped in smoked salmon & served with lemon creme fraiche

 

Baked herbed goat's cheese and dates wrapped in phyllo & served with oregano pesto & selection of house-cured and pickled vegetables

 

 

Live Chef Station

 

Down Home Comfort

Locally raised Beef Burger Sliders with our Home-Made red onion marmalade, pickles & little tomatoes, crispy kettle chips, little baked macaroni & cheese cups with parmesan breadcrumbs & the freshest vegetable crudite with home-made ranch dressing

 

Sandwich Station

Our free-range chicken, house-brined & roasted turkey, and locally-raised steaks prepared at a carving station with a selection of gourmet fixings including our signature red onion marmalade, cheeses, sliced tomatoes, local gourmet lettuces, selection of house-prepared sauces, served with artisinal sliced rolls

 

Gourmet Tacos

House Braised carnitas, shredded chicken with chiles & cheese, queso fundido with chorizo, cilantro, onions, chile salsa, sliced local radishes, shredded cabbage and of course hand-made tortillas all made to order

 

Other Station Options

Panini Station

Pasta Station

Crepes Station

 

 Salads

 

Classic Wedge Salad - Little Gem Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, bacon & blue cheese dressing

 

Spring Pea & Ricotta Tart with Quail's Egg & Mache

 

Goat's Cheese Crotin with Arugula, Roasted Beets, Candied Walnuts & Shallot Vinaigrette

 

Big Island Greens with hearts of palm, papaya, jicama and sweet & spicy macadamia nuts, honey-papaya vinaigrette

 

Caesar Salad Napoleon with Local Baby Romaine & Cherry Tomatoes layered between Parmesan Tuilles with Garlic Grilled Ciabatta

 

Heirloom Tomato & Blood Orange Salad with Butter Lettuce, Basil Oil, Candied Walnuts & Blood Orange-Walnut Vinaigrette

 

Emerald Salad Wild rice salad with shaved fennel, red bell peppers, and chiffonade raw kale Lemon Vinaigrette

 

Deviled Avocados stuffed with Crab Louis & Red Pepper Salpicon with Bib Lettuce & Crispy Bacon

 

Warm Purslane & Baby Potato Salad with Manchego Cheese, Smoked Red Pepper, Santa Barbara Olives with Shallot Vinaigrette & Herbed Flatbread

 

Entrees

 

French-Seared Fillet Mignon, Lobster Whipped Potatoes & Sautéed Green Beans Lemon zest, lobster garnish & sauce demiglace

 

Miso-Maple Stir Fried Chicken with Coconut Sticky Rice, Sautéed Brocolini & Garlic & edamame pico de gallo

 

Coriander-Chile Seared Lamb Rack with Spiced Mashed Potatoes, Red Peppers & Asparagus & Mango Salsa

 

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Pommes Truffade, Glazed True Baby Carrots & Pearl Onions, & Sautéed Kale

 

Roasted Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach, Roasted Peppers & Jack Cheese served with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Saffron Tomato Risotto & Artichokes Barigoule

 

Roasted Seasonal Fish with Ginger Butternut Squash Puree, Browned Butter Gnocchi, Spring Peas & Leeks

 

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Peppers, Fennel & Seasonal Vegetables and Fresh Herbs

 

Eggplant, Butternut Squash, Red Bell Peppers, Portabella Onions & Red Onions Grilled & served  in TruffleTomato Sauce with a Quinoa Cake, Roasted Cauliflower, Sauteed Green Beans & Sun Dried Tomato

 

Desserts

 

Lemon Mascarpone & Blueberry Napoleon with Raw Sugar Palmieres

 

Vanilla Bean & Ginger Panna Cotta with Local Blood Orange & Berries Tuille Cookie

 

Shortcake with Local Red Wine Roasted Strawberries, Strawberry Sorbet & Citrus Whipped Cream

 

Champagne-flourless Chocolate Cake with Chambord Anglaise & Raspberries

 

Crouchembouche:  a Traditional French wedding cake.  Profiteroles filled with your choice of mousse, then dipped in caramel and stacked.

 

 

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