Buffet Wedding Menu
Shopping for a caterer could be a frustrating experience. Most catering companies in San Diego don’t post any pricing information on their website, encouraging you to call them. At TOAST, our goal is to make your catering experience as easy and pleasant as possible. Starting from the shopping process, to the event planning, etc. Although in most cases, we work directly with our customers and custom design their menu, we believe that the following catering packages would help you determine how much you are about to spend on your next catering event in San Diego! Please note that the following prices is based on 50 guests (food only) and don’t include rentals (tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, etc.), labor fee, service charge and sales taxes. We have also included an estimate on rentals and labor cost to further help you calculate your catering cost. Click here to view our plated menu and pricing.
 
BUFFET WEDDING MENU
One Hour Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres, Choice of One Salad, Two Main Entrées, Two Side Dishes
 
$20 per person
 
HORS D’OEUVRES
 
Choose Three
 
MINI KOBE SLIDERS
Truffle Aioli, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Briohe Buns
 
SPICY AHI POKE
Marinated Sushi Grade Ahi on Crispy Wontons
 
CAPRESE SKEWERS
Basil Marinated Ciliegines, Cherry Tomatoes with Balsamic Syrup
 
CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SHOOTERS
Served in mini Shot Glasses, Crème Fraîche, Micro Cilantro
 
OPEN FACED PORK TAMALES
Salsa Verde, Crema Mexicana, Cilanro
 
SAM’S FAMOUS QUESADILLAS
Smoked Turkey, Mango, Brie, Cilantro & Jalapenos
 
TOMATO BURGER
Mascarpone, Goat Cheese, Basil, Sun Dried Tomato on homemade Almond Financiere Buns
 
SMOKED SALMON MOUSSE
Served on Savory mini Cones, Caviar, Dill
 
SMOKED SALMON BEIGNETS
Served with Remoulade Sauce
 
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Served with Kaffir-Lime Aioli
 
THAI CHICKEN SATAY
With Peanut Sauce
 
ARGENTINIAN BEEF SKEWERS
With Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce
 
SALADS
 
Served with Artisan or Dinner Rolls and Butter
 
Choose One
 
TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD
 
ORGANIC SPRING MIX SALAD
Candied Pecans, Apples, Endives, Gorganzola Cheese, Sherry Vinaigrette
 
ROASTED CORN SALAD
Romaine, Cotija Cheese, Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro-Lime Dressing
 
BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD
Candied Pecans, Apples, Endives, Gorganzola Cheese, Sherry Vinaigrette
 
CURRANT ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD
Cranberries, Almonds with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette
 
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
Bean Sprouts, Cucumbers, Red Cabbage, Sweet and Tangy Dressing
 
BABY SPINACH SALAD
Goat Cheese, Strawberries, Red Onions, Pepitas, Balsamic Vinaigrette
 
COBB SALAD (add $1.50 per person)
Iceberg, Ham, Eggs, Tomato, Bacon, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing
 
CAPRESE SALAD (add $1.50 per person)
Fresh Mozzarella, Vineripe Tomatoes, Basil Oil, Balsamic Syrup
 
ENTREES
 
Choose Two
 
CHICKEN PICCATA
Lemon-Caper Sauce
 
CHICKEN MARSALA
Mushroom Marsala Wine Sauce
 
THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN
Simmered in Coconut Milk and Stir Fried Vegetables
 
HOISIN BRAISED SHORT RIBS
Braised with Aromatics for three hours until fork tender
 
CARVED TRI-TIP
Served with Pomegranate BBQ Sauce and Creamy Horseradish Sauce
 
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Indian Mild and Creamy Tomato based Sauce
 
PAN SEARED SALMON
Served with Leek-Tarragon Sauce
 
HORSERADISH CRUSTED SALMON
Served with Creamy Mustard Sauce
 
ISLAND SALMON
Pan Roasted topped with Tropical Fruit Salsa
 
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
Brown Butter Sage Sauce, Parmesan
 
SMOKED MOZZARELLA RAVIOLI
Creamy Tomato Sauce
 
ROASTED VEGETABLE WELLINGTON
Asparagus, Zucchini, Onion, Mozzarella, Marinara Sauce
 
SIDE DISHES
 
Choose Two
 
GARLIC OR CLASSIC MASHED POTATO
Lemon-Caper Sauce
 
ROASTED BABY FINGERLING POTATOES
 
JASMINE OR BASMATI RICE
 
WILD AND BASMATI RICE
Cranberries, Currants and Almonds
 
TIAN PROVENCAL
Layers of Baked Zucchini, Tomato, Caramelized Onions and Parmesan Cheese
 
ROASTED ASPARAGUS (add $1 per person)
 
BLUE LAKE STRING BEANS
With Tarragon Vinaigrette
 
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
Carrots, Beets, Brussel Sprouts, Parsnip
 
DESSERTS
 
WEDDING CAKE (starting at $4 per person)
Black Forest, Macademia Nut Mousse, Marble with Raspberry, Red Velvet, Strawberry Bavarian, Orange Passion Fruit Fusion
 
ASSORTED CUP CAKES (add $2.50 per person)
Almond, Chocolate, Lemon, Red Velvet & Vanilla
 
 
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Rentals & Labor Cost:
Rental cost is calculated on a case by case basis. It could depend on what your venue provides (if they do provide anything at all!) as well as your event needs. For a typical wedding, you should expect to pay from $14 to $25 per person (price calculated based on a 100 guest count wedding) for rentals. Rentals typically include tables, chairs, linens, napkins, glassware, flatware. Items such as a tent, dance floor, lighting, heaters, lounge furniture can be rented at additional cost. Plated dinner service usually increases the cost of rentals, since more china and flatware is being used. Most venues require that all rental items be picked up the night of the event. Rental companies in San Diego charge over $190 for late pick-up (after 10:00 pm).
 
Labor cost can also vary on the length of your event, how many guests you have, your bar needs and the type of service (buffet vs plated). You should expect to pay around $15/person for a buffet service (price calculated based on a 5 hour event for 100 guests). We would be happy to work with your budget and help you custom design a delicious menu for your next event in San Diego. Please feel free to contact us via email or call 858.208.9422.