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The Kitchen For Exploring Foods
1434 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Sample Stations
Sample Wedding
Sample Gala
Sample Stations
Appetizers To Be Passed
Your choice of 4-5
A Variety of Tarte Flambé
Caramelized onion, applewood smoked bacon and gruyere, brie, Medjool dates, arugula
Crispy Fried Chicken Sliders on Cheddar Bacon Biscuts
Fresh peach chutney, chipotle sauce, micro greens
Grilled Miniature Reuben Sandwiches
Honey mustard sauce
Lamb Gyro Dumplings with Tzatziki Sauce
Hogs in a Blanket
Andouille sausage wrapped in puff pastry, sweet mustard
Smoked Salmon Cakes
Chipotle Aioli, radish sprouts
Crab Cakes
Remoulade sauce, crispy capers
Lemony Tuna, Chopped Artichokes and Parmesan
On fingerling potato crisp
Ahi Tuna Tartare on a Wonton Crisp with Wasabi Sauce
Miniature Shrimp Tostada
Avocado pico de gallo, guacamole, corn tortilla crisp, micro cilantro
Fava Bean Puree on Fingerling Potato Crisp
Fresh fava beans, parmesan shavings, lemon oil, pea shoots
Belgian Endive Leaf
Fresh persimmon relish, goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, hazelnuts
Vegan Young Coconut Ceviche Tostada
Smashed avocado, diced Persian cucumber, micro cilantro
Miniature Grilled Gruyere Cheese Sandwich
Pear fig compote, fig slice, fresh thyma
Cauliflower Panko Pakoras
Cilantro mint sauce
Sweet Corn Blini
Mt. Tam cheese, corn kernels, chives
Miniature White Pizza
White truffle oil, fontina cheese, goat cheese, olive tapenade, basil chiffonade
Artichoke Mousse on an Artichoke Crisp and Artichoke Garnish
Station I
Fresh Burrata Bar
Prosciutto, fresh English peas, cherry tomatoes, marinated olives, wild arugula, variety of extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic, light pesto, bacon onion jam, romesco, braised artichokes with currants, candied walnuts, toasted pine nuts
Crunchy Baguette, Flatbread, Bread Sticks
Station II
Asian Fusion Taco Station with Taco Chef
Bulgogi skirt steak, chili dusted shrimp, citrus and Mexican beer braised crispy pork belly
Makings for Small Tacos
Street size corn tortillas, iceberg lettuce wraps, shaved cabbage, julienned carrots, diced Asian pears, chipotle sauce, sesame aioli, pico de gallo, pineapple or mango salsa, cilantro sprigs, tomatillo salsa, grilled Serrano peppers
Green Papaya Salad
Julienned carrots and peanuts
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Station III
Chicken Korma
Saffron Rice, bananas, golden raisins, currants, shredded coconut, toasted peanuts, toasted cashews, chopped egg, pomegranate seed, Major Gray's chutney, spicy lime chutney, fresh mango, diced tomato, fresh cilantro, chopped green onions
Aloo Gobi
Curried potatoes and cauliflower
Naan and Pappadams
Naan and Pappadams
Station IV
Your choice of 3 salads
Composed Salad
Fuyu persimmons, roasted red and yellow baby beets, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges, pink grapefruit, watercress and baby endive, pomegranate seeds, Meyer lemon vinaigrette
Farro and Castelvetrano Green Olive Salad
Toasted walnuts, dried cherries, raisins, shallots, shaved pecorino cheese, lemon honey vinaigrette
Farro Salad
Garbanzo beans, roasted leeks, dried cherries and celery leaves, butter lettuce leaves, lemon
Baby Kale, Fennel and Citrus Salad
Blood orange, grapefruit, kumquats, navel oranges, pomegranate seeds, citrus vinaigrette
Haricot Vert and White Bean Salad
Dijon vinaigrette
Butter Lettuce
Pomegranate seeds, shaved comte, candied walnuts, champagne vinaigrette
Lola Rosa Red Lettuce
Red Belgian endive leaves, blue cheese, pomegranate seeds, candied nuts, pomegranate vinaigrette
Winter Chopped Salad
Radicchio, romaine, pink lady apples, dried cranberries and cherries, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese, parmesan cheese, candied pecans, Dijon vinaigrette
Dessert Station
Includes sorbet & gelato station, plus 3 pick-up desserts
Sorbet & Gelato Station
Variety of fresh fruit sorbets and Italian gelatos, mixed berries and fresh berry purees, lace cookie crisp and ice cream cones
Pick-up Desserts
Ginger Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Chocolate and Caramel Tartlets
Fleur de sel sprinkle
Vegan Blackberry Lemon Tartlets
Toasted coconut crust, whipped cream, vanilla macerated blackberries, fresh mint
Marshmallows Dipped in Chocolate and Rolled in Graham Crackers
Served on bamboo skewers
Assorted Italian Cookies
Almond bis bis, sesame cat tounges, biscotti cookies
Brownie Sandwich Cookies with Peanut Butter Frosting
Cheesecake Tartlets with Raspberry Jam
Fresh raspberry topping
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Milk Panna Cotta
Double Chocolate Brownie Bites
Mini Pavlovas
Eggnog mousse, brandied cherries and chocolate shavings
Winter Citrus Trifles
Grand Marnier cream and candied kumquats
Appetizers To Be Passed
Your Choice of 3-4
Hamachi Crudo
Avocado mousse, grapefruit segment, crispy onions served in Chinese soup spoons
Brie Tarte Flambé
Brie, caramelized onions, Medjool dates, wild arugula
Crispy Haricot Verts
Spicy dijon sauce
Fresh White Corn Fritters
Chipotle sauce or paprika aioli
Miniature Lobster Corn Dogs
Spicy mustard sauce
Beef Carpaccio
Olive oil, sea salt, rosemary aioli, black olive toasts
Appetizer Station
Dulce gorgonzola, St. Andre, Morbier sopressata, salami, prosciutto, marinated artichoke hearts, marinated olives red and green grapes, dried fruits, candied pear or apple crisp, Medjool dates, toasted and candied nuts, raw local honey comb, dried citrus wheels, fresh herb garnish, assorted crackers, croustades, seeded flat breads
Served First Course
Your Choice of One
Shrimp and Crab Tower
Heirloom tomatoes, avocado, micro sprouts, Agrumato, lemon oil
Grilled Asparagus and Burrata Cheese
Prosciutto, light pesto drizzle, roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes
Beet Salad
Mango, feta, orange, fresh mint, micro sprouts, orange vinaigrette
Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup
Avocado sorbetto
Basket of Crispies
Cheese toasts, twists, seeded flat breads
Family Style Entrée
Grilled Hanger Steak Or Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Chimichurri sauce, crispy onions
Za'atar Roasted Organic Chicken Breasts
Green tahini sauce or Arctic char, lemon Beurre Blanc sauce, sautéed grapes, crispy pancetta
Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Lemon zest, parsley or sautéed and smashed Yukon Gold potatoes, artichoke hearts
Broccolini
Garlic, red chile flakes, lemon zest
Mushroom Truffle Flatbread
Artichokes, rosemary olive oil or grape tomato and ricotta flatbread, basil, mint
Dessert To Be Passed After Wedding Cake
Brownie Sandwich Cookies with Peanut Butter Frosting
Butterscotch Budino Pudding
Caramel sauce, sea salt, whipped cream, lace cookie crisp
Housemade Ding Dongs
Miniature Peach Pie with Whipped Cream
Strawberry Shortcake Tumblers
Whipped cream, fresh strawberries
Sgroppino
Lemon ice with Champagne, served in a martini glass
Coffee and Tea If Desired
*Optional Long Shot Espresso and Cappuccino Service, Made to Order with Dessert or As Guest's Depart
Signature Long Espresso Shots, Custom Roasted Beans
Exclusive Macadamia Nut Milk, and a Variety of Unique Syrups
Optional Beverage
Soft Bar
House Red and White Wine, Beer, Sodas, Flat and Sparkling Water
Full Bar
Stolichnaya Vodka, Bombay Gin, Bacardi Rum El Jimador Tequila, Jack Daniels Bourbon, Dewars White Label Scotch Kenwood Champagne, Red and White Wine Beer, Soda, Mixers, Flat and Sparkling Water
Premium Full Bar
Grey Goose Vodka, Sapphire Gin, Bacardi Rum, Meyers Dark Rum, Patron Silver Tequila, Markers Mark Bourbon, Glenlivet Scotch, Roederer Estate Champagne, Red and White Wine, Beer, Soda, Mixers, Flat and Sparkling Water
Champagne and Prosecco Options Available Upon Request
Seasonal Specialty Drinks
Apricot Whiskey Cocktail
Apricot Nectar, Whiskey, Chilled Lemonade, Apricot Wedge Garnish
Lavender Whisky Sour
Maker's Mark, Lavender Infused Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Lavender Sprig Garnish
Pineapple Jalapeno Martini
Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice, Jalapeno Simple Syrup, Jalapeno Slices and Pineapple Wedge Garish
Snake Blood
Rye, Hibiscus, Lemon Juice, Aperol, Simple Syrup, Large Ice Cube
Tuscan Pear Cocktail
La Poire Vodka, Limoncello Liqueur, Ginger Liqueur, Blood Orange Juice, Simple Syrup
Watermelon Margaritas
Tequila, Triple Sec, Watermelon Juice, Fresh Lime Juice and Fresh Lime
White Peach Sangria
Peach Vodka, White Wine, Peach Nectar, 7up, Elderflower Syrup Limoncello, Lemon, Lime and Orange Wheels and Wedges
Strawberry Basil Rosé Sangria
Strawberries, Basil Simple Syrup, Chilled Dry Rosé, Fresh Lemon Juice, Sliced Strawberries, Lemon Wheels and Basil Leaves
Rosey Lemon Drop
Vodka, Lemon juice, Cointreau, Rosewater, Garnished with Edible Flower Pedals
Sparkling Pear Fizz
Pear Vodka, St. Germain, Lemon Juice, Champagne, Pear Crisp Garnish
Blackberry Ginger Cocktail
Muddled Blackberries, Mint, Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Elder Flower Champagne Cocktail
Champagne, Elderflower Syrup, Edible Flower Garnish
Cucumber Citrus Margarita
Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Fresh Mint and Orange and Cucumber Slice Garnish
Appetizers
To Be Passed
Poached Seckel Pear, Bacon, Maple Burrata Crostini
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Truffle Salt and Black Truffle Aioli
Miniature Shrimp Tostada
Avocado pico de gallo, corn tortilla crisp, micro cilantro
Beef Carpaccio on Housemade Fingerling Potato Crisp
Rosemary aioli, olivada
Preset First Course
Maine Lobster Salad
Avocado, haricot vert, asparagus tips, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pink grapefruit, chives, Bibb lettuce, black truffle vinaigrette
Basket of Crispies
Cumin Cheddar cheese coins, cheese toasts, twists, seeded flat breads
Entrée
Medallion of Beef Ribeye
Smokey tomato butter, roasted cipollini onions, crispy onions
Roasted Marble Potatoes
Wax beans, baby heirloom carrots, Thumbelina carrots, baby parsnips, English peas, crispy zucchini blossom
Vegetarian Alternate
Wild mushroom phyllo parcel, Pernod farro, sautéed shallots, tarragon, chervil, wax beans, baby heirloom carrots, Thumbelina Carrots, baby parsnips, English peas
Crusty Bread Lounge French Baguettes with Butter
Dessert Station
Pan Roasted Early Fall Fruit with Vanilla Mascarpone
Apricot Biscotti, Almond Bis Bis, Hazelnut Baci and Heidi's Wafers
Date and Almond Cigars
Honey whipped cream
Chocolate Pot de Creme in Demi Cups
Salted caramel, whipped Crème Fraiche
Lemon Verbena Tart with Confit of Lemon Zest
Passed Desserts
Tangerine Granita with Candied Kumquats
Pomegranate Granita with Campari Blackberry Compote
Coffee and Tea with Dinner Service
Premium Full Bar
Grey Goose Vodka, Sapphire Gin, Bacardi Rum, Meyers Dark Rum, Patron Silver Tequila, Makers Mark Bourbon, Glenlivet Scotch, Roederer Estate Champagne, Red and White Wine, Beer, Soda, Mixers, Flat and Sparkling Water
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, sliced orange
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Additional Information:
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.