Design the Experience

Our most popular dishes are loved for their exceptional flavor and crowd-pleasing appeal. Explore these favorites to make your event truly unforgettable…

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POPULAR ITEMS

    • 5 Spice Ahi Tuna

    • Al Pastor Pork Mini Tacos (gluten free)

    • Artichoke & Gruyere Crostini

    • Baby Yellow Tomato Caprese Skewers (gluten free)

    • Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates (gluten free)

    • Beet Cured Salmon Gravlax

    • Blueberry Tartlets with Caramelized Onions

    • Coconut & Panko Crusted Prawns

  • Salads

    • Arugula & Oyster Mushroom Salad

    • Baby Bibb & Mandarin Salad

    • Coachella Valley Organic Salad

    • Roasted Golden Beet & Gem Lettuce Salad

    Soups

    • New England Style Clam Chowder

    • Italian Wedding Soup

    • Roasted Tomato Bisque

    • Vichyssoise

    • Apple Cider Braised Pork Tenderloin (gluten free)

    • Asparagus & Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast (gluten free)

    • Baja Street Tacos

    • Barolo Braised Short Ribs (gluten free)

    • Chicken Dijon with Lemon Butter Sauce

    • Cilantro Lime Grilled Tofu (gluten free)

    • Cornmeal Crusted Salmon (gluten free)

    • Dijon & Herb Crusted Tri Tip (gluten free)

    • Vegetarian Lasagna

    • Wild Mushroom Chicken Marsala (gluten free)

    • Butternut Squash Risotto (gluten free)

    • Candied Brussels Sprouts (gluten free)

    • Fried Green Tomatoes

    • Persian Wedding Rice (gluten free)

    • Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans (gluten free)

    • Sliced Eggplant Parmesan

    • Spicy Black Beans (gluten free)

    • Spicy Roasted Zucchini (gluten free)

    • Truffle Mashed Potatoes (gluten free)

    • Twice Baked, Twice Loaded Potatoes (gluten free)

    • Vegetable Stuffed Manicotti

    • Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake

    • Chocolate Pecan Pie

    • Fresh Lemon Pie

    • Fresh Triple Berry Pavlova

    • New York Style Cheesecake

    • Sticky Toffee Local Date Pudding

    • Tarte Tatin

    • Tiramisu

    • Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies

    • Mango Á Papaya Salad with Rum Syrup (gluten-free)

MEAT

  • Appetizers

    • Chilled Lemon Poached Prawns

    • Lemon Seasoned Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

    Salad

    • Caesar Salad with Parmesan

    Main

    • Herb Crusted Filet Mignon

    Sides

    • Grilled Jumbo Asparagus

    • Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

    • Twice baked, Twice loaded Potatoes

    Dessert

    • Häagen-Dazs® Vanilla Ice Cream

  • Appetizers

    • Al Pastor Mini Tacos

    • Aziz Farm Dates with Spiced Almond

    • Bruschetta Crostini

    • Lemon Seasoned Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

    Salad

    • Baby Heirloom tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil

    Main

    • Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip

    Sides

    • Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans

    • Cilantro Lime Rice

    Dessert

    • Chocolate Pecan Pie

  • Appetizers

    • Mini Chicken Empanadas

    • Bacon wrapped Shrimp

    • Lemon Seasoned Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

    Salad

    • Classic Caesar Salad

    Main

    • Sangria Roast Pork

    • Sides

    • Yuca con Mojo

    • Spicy Black Beans

    Dessert

    • Mini Churro Trio

  • Appetizers

    • Melon Prosciutto Skewers

    • Sweet & Sour Beef Meatballs

    • Baby Yellow Tomato Caprese Skewers

    • Petit Coachella Valley Fresh Spring Roll

    Salad

    • Baby Gem Lettuce Salad

    • Main

    • Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin

    Sides

    • Pommes Anna

    • Braised Baby Heritage Carrots and Brussel sprouts

    Dessert

    • Coconut Sorbet Florentine

SPECIALS

  • Appetizers

    • Blueberry Tartlets with Caramelized Onion

    • Artichoke and Gruyere Crostini

    Salad

    • Roasted Golden Beet and Lettuce Salad

    Main

    • Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin

    • Pan Seared Striped Bass

    Sides

    • Twice Cooked Ratatouille

    • Butternut Squash Risotto

    Dessert

    • Lemon Curd and Fresh Fig

  • Hot Appetizers

    • Mini Barbacoa Tacos

    • Coconut and Panko Crusted Prawns

    Cold Appetizers

    • Lemon Seasoned Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

    • 5 Spice Ahi Tuna

    • Grilled Summer Peach Burrata

    Main

    • Cornmeal Crusted Salmon

    • Barolo Braised Short Ribs

    Sides

    • Cilantro Lime Rice

    • Candied Brussels Sprouts

    Desserts

    Scott's Apple & Caramel Pie

    Häagen-Dazs® Vanilla Ice Cream

    Mignardise

    Assorted Berries and Chocolates

  • Appetizers

    • Aziz Farm Dates with Spiced Almond

    • Petit Coachella Valley Fresh Spring Roll

    • Chunky Avocado and Mango Guacamole

    Salad

    • Baby Bibb and Mandarin Salad

    Main

    • Cauliflower and Quinoa Griddle Cake

    Sides

    • Persian Wedding Rice

    • Green Beans and Glazed Baby Carrots

    Dessert

    • Assorted Berries and Chocolates

Curated Menus

Poultry

  • Appetizers

    • Artichoke and Gruyere Crostini

    • Olive Tapenade Crostini

    • Heirloom Tomato Crostini

    • Bread

    • Artisan Dinner Rolls

    Salad

    • Arugula and Oyster Mushroom Salad

    • Main

    • Chicken Picatta

    Sides

    • Grilled Broccolini

    • Jasmine Steamed Rice

    Dessert

    • Chocolate Pecan Pie

  • Appetizer

    • Azizi Pita with Artichoke Tapenade

    Salad

    • Baby Heirloom tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil

    Main

    • Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Breast

    Sides

    • Crispy Potato Gratin

    • Green Beans and Glazed Baby Carrots

    Desserts

    • Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Appetizers

    • 5 Spice Ahi Tuna

    • Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

    • Grilled Summer Peach Burrata

    • Artichoke and Gruyere Crostini

    Salad

    • Strawberry Spinach Salad

    Main

    • Organic Chicken Piccata

    Sides

    • Festival Rice

    • Braised Baby Heritage Carrots and Brussel sprouts

    Dessert

    • Torta Della Nonna

  • Appetizers

    • Antipasto Skewer

    • Artichoke and Gruyere Crostini

    • Baby Yellow Tomato Caprese Skewers

    Salad

    • Arugula and Oyster Mushroom Salad

    Main

    • Chicken Pomodoro

    Sides

    • Mushroom Risotto

    • Fried Brussels Sprouts

    Dessert

    • Torta Della Nonna

breakfast & more

    • Fresh Sliced Tropical Fruit and Berries

    • Spinach, Artichoke, and Mushroom Frittata

    • Sweet Potato Hash

    • Chicken Apple Sausage Links

    • Gluten-Free Banana Oat Muffin

    • Blintzes

    • Acai Breakfast Bowl

    • Organic Carrot & Bran Muffins

    • Fresh Organic Strawberries & Dragon Fruit

  • Starter

    • Yellow Tomato Gazpacho Soup Shooter

    Salad

    • Baby Gem Lettuce

    Main

    • California Club Chicken Wrap

    Side

    • Grilled and Chilled Marinated Vegetables

    Dessert

    • Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

  • Stationary Appetizers

    • Aziz Farm Dates with Spiced Almond

    • Cranberry Brie Bites

    Mains

    • California Club Chicken Wrap

    • Roasted Tomato Tortilla Wrap

    • Caesar Gem Lettuce Salad with Salmon

    Desserts

    • Fresh Fruit Salad Kabob

    • Assorted Berries and Chocolates

    • Lemon Seasoned Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

    • Baby Yellow Tomato Caprese Skewers

    • Antipasto Skewer

    • Grilled Chicken Skewers

    • Beef Satay

    • Fresh Fruit Skewers

SEAFOOD

  • Appetizers

    • Mini Mango Taco

    • Coconut and Panko Crusted Prawns

    • Lemon Seasoned Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

    Salad

    • California Caesar Salad

    Main

    • Cornmeal Crusted Salmon

    Sides

    • Cilantro Lime Rice

    • Baby summer squash

    Dessert

    • Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake

  • Appetizers

    • Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

    • Avocado Shrimp Cucumber Bites

    • Artichoke and Gruyere Crostini

    • Baby Yellow Tomato Caprese Skewers

    • Bread

    • Artisan Dinner Rolls

    Salad

    • Endive and White Escarole Salad

    Main

    • Lobster Tail

    Sides

    • Mushroom Risotto

    • Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

    • Roasted Fennel and Japanese Eggplant

    Desserts

    • Scott's Peach & Caramel Pie

    • Scott's Apple & Caramel Pie

    • Häagen-Dazs® Vanilla Ice Cream

  • Appetizers

    • Savory Garbanzo Bean Cake

    • Avocado Tuna Cucumber Bites

    • Artichoke and Gruyere Crostini

    • Baby Yellow Tomato Caprese Skewers

    Salads

    • Caesar Salad with Parmesan

    • Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad

    Main

    • House Cured Wild Salmon

    Sides

    • Sugar Snap Peas

    • Traditional Sage Stuffing

    • Grilled Jumbo Asparagus

    • Roasted Beets, Brussels Sprouts, and Baby Carrots

    Desserts

    • Fresh Pumpkin Pie

    • Chocolate Brownies

    • Häagen-Dazs® Vanilla Ice Cream

Costs and Options

Event catering costs vary based on several factors, and understanding these helps you plan effectively. At New Leaf Catering, we provide personalized guidance and accurate estimates tailored to your unique needs and preferences.

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Menu Selection
Menu choices greatly influence costs. A simple three-course dinner is more budget-friendly, while options like passed appetizers, multiple entrées, and specialty desserts can increase expenses.

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Staffing
Service needs depend on the event, with servers typically costing $225–$275 per shift, covering wages, admin fees, and gratuity. Events requiring chefs, bartenders, or extra staff may incur higher rates.

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Rentals
Rental costs vary widely based on event needs. Simple place settings may cost $20–$50 per guest, while adding tables, chairs, linens, heaters, or a full field kitchen can push total costs into the four figures.

BY PHONE
Give us a call at (760) 770-3636 to reserve your space —
we’d love to host your next gathering or special event!

Special Events & Private Parties

Our space is the perfect setting for special events and private parties, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere to make your celebrations unforgettable.