I am Moana

Tonight we all get to watch the Oscars and we can’t help but to think about one of our favorite kids movies from last year, Disney’s Moana.  We were so lucky to do two different events for the creators and cast when the hit movie premiered!

After the 400 person screening, which included Polynesian dance troop and a delicious dessert station, we were invited back to do a formal dinner for the cast at the Disney Lot by the movie’s heads Osnat Shurer and John Lasseter.  Attendees, including Dwayne Johnson and Moana herself, Auli’I Cravalho, were greeted by glasses filled with Lasseter Family Winery Chemin de Fer Red Wine & Cakebread Chardonnay, before heading into a screening of the movie.

After the film concluded, the real party began.  Passed appetizers kicked off our Polynesian theme meal.  Guests dined on Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Jalapeno Lime Cream and BBQ Scented Chicken served on a Plantain Chip topped with Mango Salsa.  Our Polynesian salads were followed by Black Cod Filet or Braised Short Ribs.  The sweet ending concluded with a tropical Dole Whip Cake with Coconut-Pineapple Ice Cream.

What a beautiful evening!  With a little Disney magic, a real life Princess, and wish upon a star, this was a night to remember.

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

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PASSED APPETIZERS

Seared Vegetable Pot Stickers | Creamy Soy-Ginger Drizzle

BBQ Scented Chicken | Plantain Chip | Mango Salsa

Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes | Jalapeno Lime Cream

FIRST COURSE

Polynesian Iceberg-Little Cabbage Salad | Manga | Jicama | Cucumber | Red Onion | Sweet Bell Pepper | Pineapple Honey Dressing

ENTREES

Soya Honey Marinated Black Cod Filet | Snow Peas | Coconut Rice

Slow Braised Short Ribs | Roasted Butternut Squash | Yukon Gold Potatoes | Coconut-Curry Sauce

Spicy Honey-Garlic Roasted Cauliflower | Marinated Rice Noodles | Ohana Green Beans | Garlic

DESSERT

Dole Whip Cake | Condensed Sweet Cream Frosting | Coconut-Pineapple Ice Cream

The Force is Strong with These Ones

We love clients with a funny bone!  Don’t get us wrong, every event is spectacular, but a couple with a sense of humor is a dream for us.  Jen & Jeff were just that couple. 

Jen & Jeff love Star Wars.  And we don’t mean, “seen it a few times,” but rather they love Star Wars so much they wanted to make sure it was sprinkled throughout their entire wedding.  Set atop the beautiful loftSeven, guests were greeted by Storm Troopers ushering everyone to their seats.  Upon conclusion of the ceremony, guests marveled at cocktail napkins adorned with the Death Star, themed table names, and even Star Wars action figures playfully smiled upon the wedding cake.  This couple mixed the perfect amount of humor with class and elegance.

The menu itself reflected more of the foods the couple enjoyed.  After passed appetizers consisting of Roasted Chicken Club Spring Rolls dipped in a Chipotle Aioli and Mission Fig Challah Brie Melts with Caramelized Onion and fresh Basil, guests got a choice of either Grilled Sea Bass, Montreal Crusted Filet of Beef, or Moroccan Vegetable and Quinoa Tagine.  And of course, we had to end the night with a delicious red velvet wedding cake, fresh berries, and mint. 

We were so happy with how this wedding turned out, and even happier when we heard from the happy couple.  “As my husband and I looked around the room during dinner, people were eating, laughing, and there was so much happiness in the air. It felt like we were hosting a large dinner party for all of our family & friends! Good food really does bring people together.”

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

Photos by Caca Santoro @caca_santoro

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PASSED APPETIZERS

Mission Fig Challah Brie Melts | Caramelized Onion | Basil

Baby Artichoke & Red Pepper Crostini | Shaved Parmesan | Truffle Oil

Caribbean Jerk Chicken | Plantain Chip | Mango Relish

Roasted Chicken Club Spring Roll | Chipotle Aioli

FIRST COURSE

Baby Arugula | Cucumber | Creamy Burrata | Roasted Grapes | Brown Butter Balsamic

Assorted Bread | Butter

SECOND COURSE

Grilled Sea Bass | Crushed Almonds | Chili Lemon Dressing

Montreal Crusted Filet of Beef | Bordelaise Jus

Roasted Asparagus | Sea Salt | Yukon Gold Potato Puree

Moroccan Vegetable, Quinoa, & Raison Tagine (Veg)

DESSERT

Wedding Cake | Berries | Mint

COFFEE STATION

Decaf Coffee | Tea

Triple Threat

We’re always excited to be a part of somebody’s birthday, knowing that our services help contribute to the important day.  The balloons, cake, singing, and presents give us that joy as though we were 7 years old and finally getting that party we always dreamed of.  Now, imagine that feeling with three different birthday men/women.

Back in October, we were privileged enough to be part of a triple-birthday celebration.  With over 900 people in attendance, this was an event to remember.  Set outside in the beautiful Southern California air, guests wined and dined into the early hours of the morning.  Dancing, drinking and eating for hours, this was a party for the books!

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

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PASSED APPETIZERS

Brazilian BBQ Chicken | Plantain Chip | Crisp Mango Salsa

Spice Ahi Tuna Wonton Cup | Ginger | Jalapeno | Avocado Mousse | Wasabi Dust

Bite Size Lamb Chop | Mint Chimichurri Sauce

COCKTAIL FOOD STATION

Grilled Vegetable Dumpling | Citrus Glaze | Toasted Sesame Seeds

Toasted Israeli Couscous | Roasted Vegetables | Parsley | White Truffle Oik

Plantain Chips | Guacamole

PLATED SALAD COURSE

Butter Lettuce | Goat Cheese | Watermelon Radish | Pine Nuts | Avocado | Mandarin Orange | Miso Dressing

Assorted Bread | Honey Whipped Butter

FAMILY STYLE DINNER

Brazilian Style Garlic-Cilantro Filet of Beet | Charred Cherry Tomatoes | Onions | Carrot Puree

South American Cedar Plank Salmon | Chimichurri | Fresh Mango

Cilantro-Line Coconut Rice

Brazilian Vegetable Feijoada | Dark Bourbon | Sweet Potatoes | Leeks | Red & Yellow Peppers | Tomatoes | Black Beans | Fresh Cilantro

Roasted Shredded Brussels Sprouts | Spring Onion | Cranberry Brown Butter

Carrot Puree

 DESSERT BITES STATION

S’more Bites | Homemade Graham Cracker Crust | Clover Honey | Micro Mint

Double Chocolate Flourless Cake | Orange Segments | Pistachio Dust

CAKE

Sweet Lady Jane While Raspberry Cake

COFFEE STATION

Regular Coffee | Decaf Coffee

Bailey’s Irish Cream | Frangelico Liqueur | Kahlua Liqueur

Fresh Whipped Cream

Emily & Corey – A Malibu Dream

Nothing makes us happier than being able to celebrate the happiest day with a couple in love.  We were lucky enough to be invited to cater Emily and Corey’s wedding up at Malibu Rocky Oaks.

Our process began in January 2017, when we had a tasting for the couple.  During this time, we get to really meet and talk with our clients and see what they are thinking when it comes to their wedding.  It was such a delight to see Corey and Emily’s excitement as they imagined how their celebration was going to unfold.

Finally, over a year later, the big day was upon us.  Set up in the gorgeous hills of Malibu, at the stunning Malibu Rocky Oaks, this wedding was nothing short of breathtaking.  While the sun shone brightly over the golden haze of the hills, the happy couple exchanged their vows surrounded by their loved ones.

Photo by Rich Lander - @chardphoto

As cocktail and champagne were poured, tray passed appetizers consisting of slow braised short rib arancini with veal jus and grated pecorino, as well as a spicy Ahi tuna wonton cup with pickled ginger, jalapeno, avocado mousse and finished with a wasabi dust were passed around.  A cheese and charcuterie station rounded out the cocktail hour.

As the sun began to set, our formal plated dinner began with an arugula salad with charred corn, cherry tomatoes, radish, and a Parmesan zest, all tossed in a Meyer lemon dressing.  Guests had the choice of a seared branzino or pepper crusted fillet of beef as their entrees.  Finally, the evening concluded with the traditional wedding cake.

We never expect anything post-event, so it sure made our day to hear back from the lovely bride.  “Thank you so much, Chris!! Everyone raved about your food and the absolutely incredible service. I literally cannot say enough good things. You guys did such an amazing job. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Such a fantastic evening for such a fantastic couple!

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

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PRE –CEREMONY BEVERAGES

Flat Water | White Wine | Champagne

TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS

Slow Braised Short Rib Arancini | Veal Jus | Grated Pecorino

Spicy Sausage & Gouda Flatbread | Shaved Fennel | Sweet Onion | Basil

Spicy Ahi Tuna Wonton Cup | Pickled Ginger | Jalapeno | Avocado Mousse | Wasabi Dust

Challah King's Fig Brie Melt | Parsley

CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE STATION

Creamy Brie | Aged Cheddar | Creamy Goat Cheese

Prosciutto | Salami | Bresaola

Hummus | Eggplant Caponata | Dried Fruit

Preserves | Mustard | Nuts | Crackers

PLATED SALAD

Arugula Salad | Charred Corn | Cherry Tomato | Radish | Parmesan Zest | Meyer Lemon Dressing

Assorted Bread Basked | Butter

ENTREES

Seared Branzino | Red Wine Reduction | Micro Greens | Charred Lemon Twist

Sliced Pepper Crusted Fillet of Beer | Merlot Sauce | Micro Greens

Charred Asparagus | Golden Potato Puree | Reggiano Cheese

Roasted Shaved Brussels Sprouts | Cranberry Brown Butter

DESSERT

Wedding Cake

Coffee | Tea

BAR

J. Roget Brut Champagne

Tito’s Vodka | Bombay Sapphire Gin | 1800 Tequila | Bacardi Superior Rum | Jameson Whiskey | Maker’s Mark Bourbon

Lagunitas IPA | Blue Moon | Carona

Coca Cola | Diet Coke | Sprite | Ginger Ale | Flat Water | Sparkling Water

A Cartier Christmas Story

Every year, countless men and women wait for the holiday season to find that one special gift under the Christmas tree; that small and seemingly insignificant box that, when finally unwrapped, brings joy, beauty, and a happiness that only a truly special piece can provide.

This past December, we were lucky enough to cater the fabulous Cartier Christmas party on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.  The store, crowned with bright lights and ornamented with the signature scarlet and gold made famous by the luxury brand, invited their most loyal and eager clients to thank and celebrate the upcoming holiday.  With seasonal music filling the space, and the excited chatter of the invited guests, the scene was set for the merriest of evenings.

The menu itself boasted an impressive array of delicacies for all the attendants to enjoy.  Decadent appetizers such as toasted brioche crisps topped with crème fraiche and Oscietra Caviar along with wonton cups filled with lobster, pineapple, jalapeno, and a coriander aioli were passed to the awaiting guests, while the full bar boasted champagne, and three specialty cocktails: the Winter Wonderland, Santa’s Cap, and the Cartier Blush.  A dessert station, filled with cream puffs and brownies, paired perfectly with a make-you-own hot chocolate station.  And to top it all of, a Cartier store replica gingerbread house stole the show.

We are so thankful to work with such a fantastic team and continue to look forward to working with Cartier again in the future.

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

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PASSED BEVERAGES UPON ARRIVAL

Specialty Cocktail | Cartier Champagne | Sparkling Water

PASSED APPETIZERS

Crostini | Roasted Truffle Cauliflower Mousse | Goat Cheese

Bacon Wrapped Date | Shredded Duck | Fennel | Parsley

Toasted Brioche Crisp | Crème Fraiche | Oscietra Classic Caviar

Zucchini Blossom Avocado Tartine | Lemon Zest | Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pan Seared Crab Cake | Nutmeg Spiced Tomato | Chives

Lobster Wonton Cup | Pineapple | Jalapeno | Coriander Aioli

HOLIDAY DESSERT STATION

Gingerbread House | Page Cookies

Croquembouche Towers | Vanilla & Chocolate

Loose Croquembouche | Vanilla & Chocolate

Mini Calvados Scented Apple Crumble | Vanilla Crème Fraiche

Bittersweet Chocolate Glazed Espresso Brownie Bites

MAKE YOUR OWN HOT CHOCOLATE STATION

Hot Chocolate

Bailey’s Irish Cream | Orange Liqueur | Eggnog Foam | Marshmallow | Chocolate Shavings | Christmas Sprinkles | Candy Cane Stirrers | Pirouette Tuiles | Cinnamon Sticks | Nutmeg | Cayenne Pepper | Cinnamon Powder

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

Winter Wonderland | Whisky | Almond Cream | Fresh Mint | Candy Cane Peppermint Rim

Santa’s Cap | Scotch Whisky | Lemon | Honey | House Ginger Syrup | Mist of Scotch Smoke

Cartier Blush | Vodka | Lavender Syrip | Lime | Blackberries | Mint | Cardamom |Topped with Cartier Champagne

SILENT BAR BRANDS

Grey Goose Vodka | Notlets Gin | Bacardi Gran Reserva 8yr Rum | Patron Roca Tequila | Bulleit Bourbon | Glenmorangie the Original Scotch | D’USSE Cognac

BAR

2012 Phelipe Colin Bourgogne Rouge | 2011 Auvigue St Vernan Moulin DU Pont | Assorted Sodas | Fresh Juices | Mixers | Flat Water | Sparkling Water