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Stations Pure Joy Event Planners (805) 963-5766
Stations add interest and action - something for the guests to do; delicious food is cooked fresh to order, on site, right in front of them. The stations are creatively decorated to go with any theme or decor. We’ve done Serengeti Jungle tents, Old West BBQ’s, Tuscan Pasta Stations, Beautiful Santa Barbara Garden Salad Stations, Totem Pole Luau’s, Rustic Spanish Grill Stations, Specialty Bars with Ice Sculptures that serve Vodka out of a Dragon’s Tongue, Giant Frozen Martini or a simple Chili or Harvest Soup Station. Specialty stations should serve a minimum of 75 guests and cost an average of 200.00 for set up and décor to add to your event.
BRUNCH Choose from; Beautiful Local Berry Yogurt Parfaits, Spinach and Cheese Strata, Egg, Green Chili and Cheddar Casserole, Lemon Parmesan Artichoke Bottoms, Red Rose Potatoes & Bells, Crisped Maple Glazed Bacon, Quiches; (Mushroom Gruyere & Butter Sautéed Scallions, Baby Spinach Tomato & Fresh Feta, Caramelized Onion Zucchini & Cheddar, Bacon or Ham can be added as you choose), Homemade Chicken Sausage Patties with Green Apples and Fresh Sage, Berry Muffins, Scones, Devonshire Cream & Farmer’s Market Jam, Pecan Maple Cinnamon Rolls, Bountiful Fresh Fruit Salad centered with a carved Melon Swan, Brandy Marinated Citrus, Fresh Squeezed Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Iced Hibiscus Herbal Mint Tea & wonderful Coffee Stations
Omelet Station STATIONARY APPETIZER STATIONS Favorite Best Sellers;
Variety of Iced Champagnes and delicious Russian Blinis with Lemon Crème Fraiche, Smoked Salmon and Caviar Garnish made at the station and presented Silver Service Bountiful Cheese Table Display Marble slabs of International Cheeses, Tall Savory Tortes, Bouquets of Handmade Breadsticks, Sliced Baguettes, Crackers, Dried Fruits, Toasted Pecans, Olives, estate urns of Fragrant Pears, Grapes, Apples and Berries Farmer’s Market Delicious Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil. Toasted slices of Baguettes, Tall, elegant layered Cheese Torte of Sun Dried Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto as well as Pure Joy Kalamata Olive Tapenade
A great interactive "California Fresh Style" station where our chef prepares local, Seafood Ceviche with your event day’s fresh catch deliciously tossed together and presented in cosmo glasses with Corn Chips Mediterranean Mezze Dressed Feta Cheese, Olives, Homemade Red Pepper Hummus and Baba Ghanoush, Toasted Pita Points, Figs, Dates, Pistachios, Urns of Beautiful Tangerines and Grapes Mezze Optional Additions; *Kolokythokeftedes (Warm Zucchini & Greek Cheese Patties with Skordalia Dip), *Mint Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Tahini and Honey Dip, *Grilled Eggplant Crostini Antipasto Table Display (Iphone clip) Charcouterie Meats, Cheeses, Artichoke Hearts, Grilled Vegetable Bruchetta Display, Toasted Virgin Olive Oil Brushed Baguette Slices, Platters of Grilled, Peppers, Zucchini, Crook Neck Squash, Marinated Olives, Peperonchini Peppers, Carrot Sticks, Sliced Baguettes and Hand Made Bread Sticks Fresh Made Local Guacamole Cascading Baskets of Chips, Jicama and Pure Joy Salsas; Roasted, Fresca and Tomatillo Verde Comfort Food Station Artfully presented miniature delicious bites of warm comfort; Baked Mini Ramekins of Macaroni with Gruyere & White Cheddar Cheese, Cocktail Hamburgers; Perfect bite sized burgers with all the trimmings and Buttermilk Fried Chicken Drumettes Cocktail Sandwich Carving Station Carved from a lit, heated beautifully garnished carving board; USDA Choice Medium Rare Tri Tip of Beef and Oven Roasted Turkey with a Variety of Fresh Sauces and Gourmet Condiments, served on Fresh Ciabatta Rolls and Foccacia Grill Station
Other Great Options;
Ponzu Scallop Shooters, Fresh Baked Clams with a Crisp Parmesan Topping, both presented in their shells and Hot, Saucy Thai Coconut Milk Mussels presented in small squares on a bed of hot rocks with Jasmine Rice, Fantastic and Aromalicious Cheese Fondue Swiss Cheese, Wine and Nutmeg, Sliced Baguettes, Endive Spears, Broccoli & Cauliflower Live Mermaid (or man!) Station You've gotta see the pictures on this one; A beautiful mermaid lounges above a spectacular seafood station offering icy fresh tid bits from the sea Cheese Course (Preset app on guest tbls) Italian Platters of a Variety of International Cheeses, Savory Torte, Marinated olives, Grapes, Local Fruits, Charcuterie Meats and Ciabatta and Baguette Slices to be placed on each table when guests are seated Grilled Beef Station Grilled Medium Rare Beef on knotted bamboo presented in squares of Green Peppercorn & Cognac Sauce, Harissa and Horseradish Cream COULD ALSO ADD CHICKEN & SAUCES
Stout glass “bouquets” of many sizes present very flavorful, unique Farmer's Market Crudities with colorful homemade dips of Roasted Red Pepper, Beet and Greek Skordalia Dip
DINNER STATIONS Stations can be created with any menu items, here are some successful ideas;
Presented with Whimsy Fresh Local Fruit, Veggies, Dip Macaroni and Cheese, Crispy Housemade Chicken Strips & Ketchup, Rolls & Butter
Falafels made fresh at the station with split Pitas, Tehina Cream Sauce, Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes, Israeli Salad and Tabouleh
Tortillas Freshly Handmade on location grilled with Sizzling Beef Carnitas, Tomatillo Chicken and Cheeses, (Grilled Shrimp or Fresh Fish optional additions), Fresh Cilantro, Tomatoes, Spicy Salsas, Shredded Cabbage, Radishes, Sour Cream…you get the idea! Wok Station Fresh Fried Rice, Colorful Stir Fry Veggies, Fresh Ginger, Cilantro, Mung Bean Sprouts, Tofu, Shrimp, Pork, Chicken; All prepared to order in sizzling woks at the Station for you and your guests. Chef Manned Pasta Station
Offerings to include; House made Fresh Gnocchi with Pesto, Garden Marinara, Parmesana Alfredo, Fresh Spinach, Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Parmesan, Kalamata Olives, Feta and Toasted Pine Nuts Sweets STATION OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS, We are experts at making anything possible, let us know your vision and we’ll be excited to make it happen for you. |