
Hot Buffets

Please inquire about pricing and availability, as both are subject to change. Ingredient and allergen information is available upon request.
Phone: (831) 459-4600
Email: hospitality@ucsc.edu
All pricing is calculated per person and requires a minimum order of 20 guests.

Island Fever
- Seasonal lettuces with cucumber, carrot, tomato (gf/vegan)
- Honey ginger vinaigrette (gf/vegan)
- Cucumber & Wakame Tsunomono (vegan)
- Teriyaki chicken atop stir-fried vegetables (gf)
- Teriyaki tofu atop stir-fried vegetables (gf/vegan)
- Lemon basmati rice (gf/vegan)
- Hawaiian rolls with butter
Add option for indicated guest count on event order:
- Macadamia-crusted mahi mahi
California Dreaming
- Organic baby mixed greens with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes (gf/vegan)
- Balsamic vinaigrette (gf/vegan)
- California pasta salad with artichoke hearts, olives, sundried tomato, and basil (vegan)
- Lemon basil chicken atop seasonal roasted vegetables (gf)
- Garlic herb tofu atop roasted vegetables (gf/vegan)
- Local artisan rolls with butter
Add option for indicated guest count on event order:
- Herb Roasted Salmon Filet
Soul of Mexico
- Corn & Black Bean Salad with crisp romaine, sherry-shallot vinaigrette (gf/vegan)
- Cilantro Lime Coleslaw (gf/vegan)
- Seasonal Fish Veracruz tomatoes, green olives, bell peppers (gf)
- Spanish Rice (gf/vegan)
- Salsa Fresca (gf/vegan)
- Tortilla Chips (gf/vegan)
- Pickled Red Onions (gf/vegan)
- Warm Corn Tortillas (gf/vegan)
Add option for indicated guest count on event order:
- Grilled tofu brava
- Side of guacamole (serves 6-8)
- Grilled chicken brava
Backyard Classic
- Organic baby mixed lettuces with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes (gf/vegan)
- Balsamic dressing (gf/vegan)
- Macaroni salad
- Potato chips
- Beef burger patties & vegan burger patties with regular and gluten free buns
- Condiment platter: cheddar cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, pickles, sliced red onions, ketchup, mayo, and mustard
Add option for indicated guest count on event order:
- Hot dogs & veggie dogs
- Ranch chili beans (gf/vegan)
Chef hosted BBQ on site – contact Sales Office for associated charges
Tuscan Affair Buffet
- Panzanella salad with mixed organic baby greens, cucumbers, carrots, oven dried tomatoes, herb red wine vinaigrette, hand torn croutons (vegan)
- Tuscan white bean & kale salad with lemon vinaigrette (gf/vegan)
- Roasted airline chicken breast atop grilled broccolini with roasted pepper coulis (gf)
- Grilled eggplant atop grilled broccolini with roasted pepper coulis (gf/vegan)
- Rosemary-salt roasted potatoes
- Grilled baguette (vegan)
- Kalamata olive & artichoke tapenade (gf/vegan)
Add option for indicated guest count on event order:
- Slow roasted pork shoulder (serves 20-24)
- Creamy polenta
Indian Buffet
- Organic baby mixed lettuces with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes (gf/vegan)
- Curry green goddess dressing (gf)
- Potato samosas with mango chutney
- Organic mixed lettuces with cucumbers, shaved carrots, cherry tomatoes, curry green goddess dressing
- Chicken tikka masala (gf)
- Chana masala (vegan)
- Basmati rice pullao (gf/vegan)
- Naan
Santa Maria BBQ
- Market price – Please contact us for current pricing
- Organic mixed lettuces with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes (gf/vegan)
- Sherry-shallot vinaigrette (gf/vegan)
- Potato salad with roasted peppers and whole grain mustard vinaigrette (gf/vegan)
- Santa Maria ranch style tri-tip with pico de gallo (gf)
- Pinquito chili beans (gf/vegan)
- Corn bread with butter
Add option for indicated guest count on event order:
- BBQ chicken quarters
- BBQ tofu

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