Popular Buffet Options

Below are some ideas for great buffets.  These have proven to be the most popular offerings over the past two seasons.  Of course, you will inject your own creativity and desires…and we will always be coming up with new, fresh ideas.  Together we will design the menu that fits your event.

Grapes of Wrath buffets are always served by our accommodating staff, the tables are beautifully decorated with unique linens and greenery and we showcase the colors and flavors of our area.

We love buffets! Not only do your guests get to eat as much or little of every the numerous items on display, but they also get to interact with our staff; thus ingredients are immediately known, most important to vegetarians/vegans and those with allergies. Also, buffets are less expensive!

Served dinners, or a combination of pre-served salad/appetizers and buffets, are happily provided with any of the examples below. Please bring your ideas to our table.

We offer “Classic Menus With A Coastal Touch”. These ideas can help you begin to design your own buffet!

Entrees (suggested choice of two)                                          

From the Farm

• Garlic grilled sirloin with Cabernet Mushroom Sauce
• BBQ Tri-Tip with Salsa Fresca
• Rosemary grilled lamb with Minted Salsa
• Ginger grilled Pork Loin with Red Onion Marmalade
• Marinated Chicken Breast Sliced and Served with (your choice)
• Mango Salsa or Tropical Salsa
• Mediterranean Tapenade 
• Seared and Braised Castroville Chicken; artichokes, herbs and wine set this apart.
• Thai Coconut Chicken; Seared and braised with lemon, coconut and a bit of heat

From the Sea

• Grilled Salmon Served with (your choice) :
• Lime Cucumber Salsa
• Mediterranean Tapenade  
• Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto
• Lemon and Dill
• Mahi Mahi Provencal with capers, tomatoes and wine
• Orange Ginger Sole
• Tilapia Florentine 

Vegetarian or Vegan**

• Bulgar Stuffed Portobellos with feta, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts and herbs**
• Ravioli with Pesto or Gorgonzola Cream Sauce (your choice)
• Butternut Squash
• Wild Mushroom
• Spinach and Cheese
• Pasta Primavera with Herbs, Grilled Vegetables and Pine Nuts
• Tuscan Fennel and White Beans**
• Ginger Sesame Grilled Tofu**
• Eggplant Asiago
• Gourmet Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Premium Entrée Items

• Choice Prime Rib served Medium Rare with Au Jus and Horseradish
• Filet Mignon served with Cabernet Demi Glace
• Halibut served with our Orange Ginger or Provencal preparations
• Free Range Chicken Breast (your choice of preparation above)
• Grass Fed Sirloin of Beef served with Cabernet Mushroom Sauce

From the field (suggested choose of one or two)                 

• Herbed and Roasted Red New Potatoes
• Polenta en casserole with Asiago and Forest Mushrooms
• Basmati and Wild Rice pilaf…add a nutty bulghar if you like
• Wild Rice Salad with Roasted Nuts, Scallions and Colorful Dried Fruits
• Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts and Feta
• Pad Thai Style Noodles- tossed with Sesame oil with a touch of spice
• Au Gratin Potatoes (way better than Mom ever made!)
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garden Choices (suggested choose of one or two)                                   

• Olive Oil and Herb Grilled Seasonal Veggies to include crookneck, zucchini, red bells and more.
• East of Eden Mélange; A local mix of green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots, steamed al dente and and served with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette.
• Sugar Snap pea salad with Jicama and Julienned  Carrots and a Sesame Vinaigrette
• Tomato Caprisi Salad with local tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and marinated red onions
• Roasted Asparagus with Grilled Mushrooms
• Green and Yellow Wax Beans tossed with a gentle vinaigrette.
• Eggplant Ratatouille

Salads (suggested choose one)                                                               

• The Grapes of Wrath Signature Salad with organic mixed greens, candied walnuts, raspberries, gorgonzola and edible flowers.  Served with a honey raspberry vinaigrette.
• Classic Caesar Salad
• Green Locally Grown Romaine with colorful garnishes, croutons and house made creamy Italian dressing
• Greek Salad with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, green and red onions  

Our Buffet Also Includes Rustic Asiago and Kalamata Olive Breads
baked on the day of your event.
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We Serve Locally Roasted Fair Trade Coffee by Larry and Jacki Thurman of Acme Coffee.