Two words: Theme Parks & Cars. Ok, that was actually three words, but it doesn’t make our event for VW any less awesome. Set on the iconic Santa Monica Pier, which boasts a roller coaster, Ferris wheels, and other rides, this two hundred person event was full of fun and excitement with the unveiling of the VW Atlas.
The event was a conversion of old and new, as antique VW bugs and a vintage VW bus photobooth sat next to the new Atlas model, displayed predominantly on a clean, white stage. After providing our VIPS with a Cheese & Charcuterie stations earlier in the day, guests walked the pier and marveled at the new car and, of course, all our food! Besides the passed appetizers and desserts, we had so many food stations set all around the pier, from tacos and hotdogs to cookies and ice cream.
See you at the dinner table,
CBC Team
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PASSED APPETIZERS
Challah King’s Fig Brie Melt | Caramelized Onion | Parsley
Bacon Wrapped Dates | Pineapple | Sriracha Honey Drizzle
Mini Sweet Potato Fry Cup | Heinz 57 | Crushed Sea Salt
Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewer | Avocado Mousse | Micro Herbs
FOOD STATIONS
SURFER DUDE TACO STAND
Grilled White Fish | Chipotle Cream | Crisp Slaw
Pork Carnitas | Picked Pineapple | Coriander
Shredded Chicken | Mango Salsa | Crumbled Queso
Grilled Beef Tacos | Marinated Heirloom Radish | Salsa Verde
Individual Chips | Guacamole | Salsa
CALIFORNIA FARM STAND
Individual Farm Fresh Salads | Quinoa | Market Fruits | Seasonal Ingredients
Butter Lettuce Salad | Avocado | Cucumber | Slide Radish | Pecorino | Citrus Dressing
Roasted Eggplant Carpaccio | Jalapeno | Lemon | Tahini | Clover Honey | Micro Herbs
Baby Arugula Salad | Persian Cucumber | Cherry Tomato | Manchego Cheese | Red Wine Herb Vinaigrette
LONGBOARD STATION
Surfin’ Mac N Cheese | Vidalia Onion | Crisp Bread Crumbs | Jalapenos upon request
Individual California-Style Shrimp Spice Udon Noodle | Green Onion | Micro Greens
Turkey Chili Bowl | Shredded Cheddar Cheese | Spring Onion | Crumbled Corn Bread
Individual Cherry Tomato & Marinated Burrata Salad | Pickled Red Onion | Balsamic Reduction | Micro Basil
CORN DOG & HOT DOG CART
Corn Dog | Turkey Dog | Hebrew National Hot Dog | Tofu Dog
Ketchup | Mustard | Relish | Onion | Sauerkraut | Hot Dog Buns
DESSERT STATIONS/CARTS
PIER STAND COOKIE CART
Chocolate Chip Cookie | Snickerdoodle Cookie | Oatmeal Raison Cookie
Apothecary Jars | Chocolate Chips | Mini Snickers | Classic Raisons & Oatmeal
PIER STAND FRUIT CART
Blueberries | Strawberries | Raspberries | Blackberries
Chocolate Sauce | Fresh Whipped Cream | Nuts
PIER STAND ICE CREAM CART
Individual Vanilla Cup | Individual Chocolate Cup | Individual Strawberry Cup
Caramel Sauce | Chocolate Sauce | Assorted Nuts | Cherries | Fresh Whipped Cream
TRAY PASSED DESSERTS
Pink Cotton Candy
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FULL BAR
Ketel One Vodka | Bombay Sapphire Gin | Bacardi Reserve Rum | Cuervo | 1800 Anejo Tequila | Johnnie Walker Black Scotch | Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Heineken | Corona | Amstel Light | Sierra Nevada
Newton Red Label Chardonnay 2014 | Beresford Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Bezinger Cabernet Sauvignon | Beresford Estate Shiraz
Assorted Juices | Sodas | Flat & Sparkling Water
SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
Seaside Sidecar | Cognac | Cointreau | Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice | Orange Peel Garnish
Coastal Blueberry Gin Fizz | Hendrick’s Gin | Muddled Blueberries | Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice | Ginger Beer | Simple Syrup | Club Soda Splash | Blueberry Garnish