The Catering Group's is a full-service catering company centrally located in San Diego, California. Our catering services include a variety of cuisines: breakfast, appetizers, salads, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, BBQ, Greek, entrees, box lunches, desserts, sandwiches galore and beverages. Let us handle your next birthday catering, company catering, family catering, holiday catering, Super Bowl catering, or just a gathering of good friends.

The Catering Group's unique menu offers you a "taste of the world": a variety of ethnic food, unparalleled food quality and service, competitive pricing, aesthetically pleasing table setups and unequalled "personal touch" service.

Allow us to "personalize your menu needs." Our service encompasses everything from the setup to the breakdown of the party, so all you need to do is call and let us handle the rest. Try us once and we're convinced you won't need anyone else.

Thank you for letting us be of service to you.
Yours for finer dining!

Appetizers

AFTERNOON DELIGHT – The perfect icebreaker… 8.75
Teriyaki Meatballs
Wings of Fire
International Cheeseboard with Cracker Assortment
Cascading Fruit Display with Raspberry Yogurt Sauce
Vegetable Crudité with Tangy Cucumber Dill Dip

STEPPING IN STYLE – A hit at any party!  9.75
Santa Fe Rollups
International Cheeseboard with Cracker Assortment
Teriyaki Chicken Brochettes
Baked Brie en Croûte
Vegetable Crudité with Tangy Cucumber Dill Dip

Mix and Match APPS - Build your own

*PRICE PER PERSON*
Jumbo Shrimp (2) with a Cocktail Sauce  3.75
Taquitos  3.25
Salmon Mousse Pâté  3.25
Smoked Salmon  4.25
Egg Rolls / Loompia  2.75
Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms  3.25
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon  2.75
Hot Artichoke Dip  2.75
Spanakopita  2.25
Hot Crab Dip  3.25
Marinated Scallops wrapped in Bacon  3.95
Thighs of Fire 2.45
Chicken Dijon Fingers  2.45
Deviled Eggs  1.75

If you have requests for items not listed, by all means, let us know and we can create it for you.

*All prices plus tax and delivery fee*

Breakfast

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Assortment of muffins, pastries, bagels, donuts with condiments.  Fresh fruit display or fruit salad as well as orange juice and fresh brewed coffee.  5.95

HUEVOS RANCHEROS
Fire-roasted salsa with rice and beans, flour or corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, ranchero sauce and cheese.  Continental breakfast included also. 8.25

SUNRISE SPECIAL
Scrambled eggs, fire-roasted salsa, homestyle potatoes, bacon and sausage, along with a Continental breakfast makes this the best value.  8.95

EGGS BENEDICT
English muffin topped with eggs, ham and smothered with signature hollandaise sauce.  Includes homestyle potatoes and a complete Continental breakfast. 9.75

QUICK START BREAKFAST
Oven-fresh pastries, granola or power bars and assorted fruit yogurt. Steaming hot coffee also included.  6.25

SIDES:
French Toast  2.75
Quiche  3.25
Breakfast Burrito  3.75
Breakfast Croissant  3.75
Egg English Muffins  3.25

Soups, Salads and Sandwiches

SALAD BAR
A "build your own" 27-item salad bar complete with salad toppings, pasta, potato and fruit salads and fresh baked muffins.  Three choices of dressings available.  8.75

ADD SOUP (CHOICE OF TWO)
3.25

Italian

CHICKEN PICCATA
Breast of chicken sautéed with white sauce and capers along with lemon juice.  9.95

LASAGNA
Choice of meat and cheese plus salad and rolls and margarine.  8.95 (add 75 cents for meat)

THREE-CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS
Three-cheese stuffed jumbo shells served with choice of salad, rolls and margarine 8.45

BAKED RAVIOLI
Beef or cheese stuffed raviolis baked within layers of cheese and marinara.  Comes with choice of salad, rolls and margarine.  8.95

CHICKEN MARSALA
Breast of chicken sautéed with marsala wine, mushrooms, onions and tarragon, along with a brown sauce.  Comes with choice of starch and salad.  9.95

CHICKEN FARCITA
Breast stuffed with mozzarella cheese and spinach, dipped in an egg and Parmesan cheese batter, grilled, finished in the oven and topped with a light mornay sauce.  Comes with choice of starch and salad.  10.95

ROSEMARY ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST
Rosemary and spices rubbed onto a chicken breast and baked.  Comes with choice of starch and salad. 10.25

NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA: price from 14.95
From cheese to pepperoni to BBQ chicken, Veggie and more.

Mexican

ENCHILADAS:
POLLO Y CARNE 9.25
QUESO 8.95
Two corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, meat or chicken.  Cheddar, Jack and green chiles are combined to make this a zesty dish.  Comes with rice, beans, chips, salsa, cabbage salad and more.  

STEAK OR CHICKEN FAJITAS
Marinated chicken or steak with sautéed veggies are piled high on your flour tortillas.  Comes with rice, beans, chips, salsa, cabbage salad and more.  9.95

BUILD YOUR OWN TACO / TOSTADA BAR
Chicken, slow cooked in a thick ranchero sauce with veggies or our time tested ground beef taco mix.  Comes with rice, beans, chips, salsa, cabbage salad and more.  9.25

SANTA MARIA STYLE TRI TIP:
Worth every penny! We slow cook and serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, salad, rolls and margarine. Comes with BBQ sauce and teriyaki sauce. Comes with rice, beans, chips, salsa, cabbage salad and more...14.25

BUILD YOUR OWN NACHO BAR
Warm corn tortilla chips as a base, you add the nacho cheese sauce, salsa fresca, sour cream, beans, rice, olives and our fire-roasted salsa.  7.95
With chicken breast  8.95
With carne asada  9.75

Add guacamole 2.25
Add Spanish rice  1.95

Chinese

STEAK / CHICKEN TERIYAKI
Marinated steak or chicken stir-fried with fresh vegetables and house teriyaki sauce.  Comes with fried or white rice and our famous Chinese chicken salad.  9.45

CHICKEN / STEAK/ BROCCOLI
Marinated steak and boneless chicken breast in a mild sauce, stir fried with carrots and broccoli.  Comes with fried or white rice and our famous Chinese chicken salad.  9.45

MONGOLIAN BEEF
Thinly cut steak strips, mushrooms, leek and green onions dominate.  Sauce is mild with a hint of spice.  Comes with fried or white rice and our famous Chinese chicken salad. 10.25

SIDES:
Egg rolls  2.25
Chow mein veggies  2.25
Stir fry veggies 2.25

BBQ

OLD WEST BBQ
Choice of two: burger, quartered chicken or hot dog.  Comes with barbeque beans, pasta salad, potato salad, cole slaw, chips and fresh baked cookie.  Lots of food!  11.25

SANTA FE MENU
Thin sliced carne asada barbequed to perfection; served with warm flour tortillas, Spanish rice and vegetarian refried beans.  Comes with Mexican salad, tortilla chips, fire-roasted salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream, shredded lettuce, olives and more!  12.25

OTHER BBQ MENUS AVAILABLE:

SANTA MARIA STYLE TRI-TIP  14.95
CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICHES 10.95

Greek

LEMON BAKED CHICKEN
Large quarter chicken baked in lemon juice and spices.  This popular dish comes with herb rice and Greek salad.  9.25

CHICKEN / LAMB GYROS
Either chicken or lamb served with rice, salad, pita bread, and tzatziki sauce.  9.25

SPANAKOPITA
Phylo dough, spices, spinach and feta cheese layered and baked in a sheet pan.  Served with rice, pita bread, tzatziki sauce and a Greek Delite.  9.25

Entrées
*SERVED WTIH CHOICE OF STARCH AND SALAD*

POT ROAST DINNER
No one does pot roast better.  With mashed potatoes and gravy, garden salad, rolls and margarine. 10.25

OVEN ROAST PORK LOIN
Center cut, served with spiced apples, rice or potato, and a salad.  15.25

HOMEMADE MEATLOAF
The best around comes with mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, rolls and margarine.  10.25

SANTA MARIA STYLE TRI-TIP
Worth every penny.  We slow cook and serve with mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, rolls and margarine.  Comes with BBQ sauce and teriyaki glaze.  14.25

BBQ PORK RIBS
They fall off the bone.  Marinated overnight and brushed with our designer BBQ sauce.  These ribs are served with mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, rolls and margarine.  Ask for extra napkins!  14.95

PRIME RIB
Cooked to perfection and sliced to order, this meal comes with a baked potato and ALL the trimmings.  Perfect for that special occasion.  Salad, rolls, and margarine complete this great entrée.  17.95

CHICKEN OR STEAK KABOBS
Thick chucks of steak or chicken marinated overnight and stuffed on a bamboo skewer with veggies and charbroiled perfectly.  Presented on a bed of rice with your choice of salad. 10.45

Box Lunches

TRADITIONAL
Premade sandwich of choice w/ condiments, potato salad, fruit salad, chips and a cookie.  8.95

SOUTHERN STYLE
Fried chicken, potato salad, corn bread and margarine, cole slaw and a cookie.  9.95

CLASSIC CROISSANT
Fresh flaky croissant w/ tuna, chicken or egg salad, pasta salad, chips and a cookie.  9.25

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR
Stuffed full fresh romaine, seasoned homemade croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese with our signature Caesar dressing. Served with roll and margarine.  9.75

CAJUN GRILLED-CHICKEN SALAD
Cajun chicken breast, eggs, avocado, tomatoes,two cheeses and choice of dressing. Served with roll and margarine.  9.95

Desserts

COOKIES $1.00
CAKES $2.75
BROWNIES $1.25
FRUIT TARTS $3.75

Beverages

SODAS $1.25
ICED TEA $1.00
PUNCH $1.00
LEMONADE $1.00
WATER $1.25
COFFEE $1.25
HOT TEA $1.25

All Catering Group meals and prices include heavy- duty plastic utensils, napkins, paper plates, cups and ice for beverages. We also attractively decorate our buffet tables and include tablecloths. We can also consult with you on rental for china, stemware, cloth napkins and tablecloths. We carry all business licenses required and can show proof, upon request, of all necessary insurances. Thank you for considering "The Catering Group" for your party or business needs! (Minimum order 25 people)

Dad's Café - The Catering Group
11640 Carmel Mountain Road, #120
San Diego, CA 92128
858-254-4478
858-354-9002
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