Includes flour or wheat tortillas, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa. Choice of 2 with chef preparing to order: bacon or sausage, eggs, hashbrowns, tillamook sharp cheddar; mexican chorizo, eggs, hashbrowns, monterey jack; andouille sausage, eggs, hashbrowns, fontina; baby spinach, sautéed mushrooms, eggs, tomato, avocado, fontina (vegetarian)
(per person)$18.00
Grilled Breakfast Sandwiches
Includes sourdough, multigrain, ciabatta bread. Choice of 3 with chef preparing to order: steak, eggs, tillamook cheddar; smoked salmon, dill, crème fraîche, creamed eggs +$4; t tomato, avocado, basil, burrata, caramelized onions (vegetarian); urkey, monterey jack, arugula, candied bacon
(per person)$18.00
Pancake Bar
Served with a variety of fresh berries, whipped cream, butter, vermont maple syrup. Choice of 2 with chef preparing to order: cornmeal pancakes; lemon-ricotta pancakes; buttermilk pancakes
vegetarian
(per person)$12.00
Build Your Own Southern Biscuit
Guest choice of toppings with chef preparing to order: black pepper crusted county ham; country breakfast sausage gravy; honey mustard, grainy mustard; heirloom tomato slices, red onion, red & yellow bell peppers; tillamook sharp cheddar, monterey jack
(per person)$16.00
Omelet Bar
choice of any mix-ins or toppings: omelets made to order with "the works"; ham, bacon, breakfast sausage, impossible breakfast sausage; monterey jack, swiss, cheddar, mozzarella; mushrooms, onions, red & yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, spinach, organic basil, guacamole, pico de gallo
(per person)$22.00
Yogurt Parfait Bar
Does not require chef attendant. Vanilla greek yogurt, berry greek yogurt, and dairy-free vanilla greek; yogurt served in mason jars; toppings: assorted seasonal fruit and berries, the kitchen's granola, almonds, dried cherries, dried cranberries, honey, maple syrup
vegetarian
(per person)$12.00
Beverage Add-Ons
Smoothie Bar
Smoothies made to order, requires a chef attendant. Fresh mixed berries, strawberries, bananas, mangoes, peaches; freshly squeezed orange juice, "pom" pomegranate juice, apple juice; coconut milk, greek yogurt
vegetarian
gluten-free
(per person)$22.00
Beverage Station
fresh orange juice; pomegranate juice; grapefruit juice
(per person)$8.00
Coffee Station
Includes 2.5 hours of service, replenishment service available for additional charge. Regular coffee, decaf coffee, hot water, assorted teas; honey, sugar, sugar alternatives, half & half; alternative milks available upon request
(per person)$5.00
Buffet Dinner
Served with bread lounge french baguettes and butter. Add coffee station: regular coffee, decaf coffee, hot water with assorted teas
Served with bread lounge french baguettes and butter. Add coffee and tea service ($5 per person): regular coffee, decaf coffee, hot water with assorted teas
First Course
Select one
Strawberries, Pickled Persian Cucumber and Red Pearl Onions
grilled Mary's chicken, new potatoes, haricot vert, fresh peas, hard cooked eggs, cherry tomatoes, radishes, romaine, shallot white wine vinaigrette
Niçoise Salad
pepper-crushed ahi tuna and pesto aïoli, purple potatoes and yukon gold potatoes, pickled red onions, haricot vert, anchovies, hard cooked eggs and kalamata olives, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, red and golden beets, limestone lettuce
mozzarella cheese, feta, merguez lamb sausage, roasted red pepper, organic mint
Spring Onion
roasted sweet peppers, italian sausage, rosemary
Caprese
heirloom tomato, mozzarella, organic basil
vegetarian
Cured Pepperoni
mozzarella, house-made tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil
Bar-Sized Slider Station
$24 per person (requires deep fryer rental); served with russet potato fries, avocado fries & onion rings with sea salt, organic parsley, traditional aioli, heinz ketchup (vegetarian). Select Two
asparagus spears, haricots verts, cherry tomatoes, belgian endive, persian cucumbers, sugar snap peas, red & white french radishes, lemon aioli, green goddess dip
grilled asparagus, roasted heirloom carrots, grilled green & yellow zucchini, grilled red onions, fennel, roasted baby bell peppers
vegan
gluten-free
Flatbread Pizza
fontina, wild mushrooms
vegetarian
Chicken & Waffle Station
Chicken & Waffle Station
buttermilk waffles, crispy boneless chicken breasts & thighs; raspberry & strawberry preserves; brown sugar butter, maple crème fraîche; rosemary maple syrup, sriracha honey, agave syrup; strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
(per person)$16.00
French Fry Station
$16 per person; requires deep fryer rental. Toppings: blue cheese dressing, chipotle sauce, guacamole, heinz ketchup, traditional beef chili, remoulade, black truffle mayonnaise, chive links
Avocado Fries
vegan
Portobello Fries
vegan
French Fries
served in bamboo cones
vegan
gluten-free
Poke Station
$20 per person; served over sticky white or brown rice (vegan, gluten free). Toppings: avocado, edamame, green onion, cilantro, toasted black & white sesame seeds, shaved nori, pineapple salsa, mango salsa, coconut flakes, citrus zest, pickled radish. Sauces: gluten-free soy sauce, wasabi mayonnaise, sriracha aioli, pickled ginger, wasabi
Salmon or Ahi Tuna
+$7
Tofu
vegan
gluten-free
Asian Fusion Station
$28 per person; served with green onion rolls or hawaiian rolls with whipped butter
Select One
Yakitori Grilled Chicken Skewers
orange chili plum sauce, peanut sauce
gluten-free
Sesame-Crusted Salmon Skewers
wasabi mayo
gluten-free
Korean-Glazed Boneless Beef Short Ribs
+$5
gluten-free
Select One
Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls
spicy thai sauce
vegetarian
Edible Flower Spring Rolls
basil aioli, carrot miso dipping sauce
vegan
gluten-free
Select One
Spicy Asian Coleslaw
savoy cabbage, red cabbage, persian cucumbers, carrots, jicama, peanuts, mint & citrus vinaigrette
Open for Curbside Pick-Up & Kitchen Provisions Only
About Us
The Kitchen for Exploring Foods is a catering company and cafe serving the Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara areas. We are founded on offering the best quality foods, creative presentation, and authentic hospitality. The Kitchen offers full-service catering for weddings, private parties, and corporate events. At our Gourmet-To-Go cafe in Pasadena, we also offer custom take-away for smaller or impromptu events, picnics and Hollywood Bowl events, or a quick bite with friends when you're on the go. We pride ourselves on creating tailor-made menus unique to your event, including vegan and vegetarian menus, and source our produce daily from local farms.