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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
Farm Fresh Eggs. Mushrooms, Bacon, Ham, Cheeses, Chives, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Chilies, Artichokes, Tomatoes and Spinach

STATIONARY APPETIZER STATIONS

Favorite Best Sellers;


Champagne and Caviar Station

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

Bruchetta

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


Chef Manned Ceviche Station

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
A uniformed chef serves up appetizers or a main course hot off the grill with assorted dips. We also have station top flat grills and mesquite drum grills that really make this station sizzle. Options include; Polenta Triangles with Parmesan and Rosemary, Tender Marinated Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Salmon and Veggies


                              

Other Great Options;


Fresh From the Sea

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


Crudite

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


Warm Baked Brie with a Cranberry and Caramelized Onion Filling, Surrounded with Multi Grain and Classic Baguette Slices

DINNER STATIONS

Stations can be created with any menu items, here are some successful ideas;


Children's Buffet

Presented with Whimsy Fresh Local Fruit, Veggies, Dip Macaroni and Cheese, Crispy Housemade Chicken Strips & Ketchup, Rolls & Butter


OR Kid's Platted (these are done really cute as well) Veggies, Macaroni and Cheese, Crispy Housemade Chicken Strips & Ketchup, Rolls & Butter


Falafel Station

Falafels made fresh at the station with split Pitas, Tehina Cream Sauce, Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes, Israeli Salad and Tabouleh


Mashed Potato Bar
*Silver chafers offer Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Sweet Potato Mash with every imaginable topping as well as Hot Fresh Turkey Pan Gravy and Beef Bourguignon


Soft Taco Station

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; a variety of Pastas with Pesto, Garden Marinara, Parmesana Alfredo, Fresh Spinach, Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Parmesan, Kalamata Olives, Feta and Toasted Pine Nuts (Additional Options; Puttanesca, Sautéed Shrimp, Handmade Meatballs, Grilled Chicken)


Gnocchi 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
Savory Crepe Station *Savory Crepe Station; Warm made-to-order French Crepes with a choice of Sautéed Mushrooms, Chicken, Ratatouille as well as Mornay Sauce & Fresh Tomato Sauce

Sweets
See our Dessert Menu for an array of Dessert Station ideas like a Chocolate River, Sweet Dreams Take Away Station or our Crème Brulèè Station where Deep Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Raspberry or Coconut Crème Brulèè pots are torched to order.

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.