Gourmet Passions Catering
2 Locations to serve you!
46274 Roadrunner Lane 350 Clinton, Suite A
La Quinta, CA 92253 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Cell No.: 1-(949) 872-4901 * FAX No.: 1-(888) 317-4059
Website: www.gourmetpassions.vpweb.com * Email:
Ms. Jamie Wal, Professional Caterer, Executive Chef
Breakfast Selections – Starting at $14.95 pp.
· Hot entrees:
o Buttermilk pancakes served with a variety of toppings – fresh berries, fire-roasted caramel apples
o Fresh breakfast cottage pies – eggs, cream, cheeses, and various fillings – ham and cheese, bacon and chive, fresh tomato and cheese, sausage, sweet peppers, onions and cheese. Served with fresh Pico de Gallo.
o Mexican Scramble – Eggs, cream, onions, chorizo and grated cheeses (cheddar and pepper jack)
o Honey baked ham w/fresh biscuits and homemade country gravy
o Savory pork breakfast sausages
o Country corned beef hash
o Canadian bacon
o Breakfast potatoes
· Cold selections:
o Assorted pastries and breakfast breads – fruit pastry, cinnamon and pecan rolls, etc.
o Assorted muffins and scones
o Fresh bagels w/assorted spreads and jams
o Fresh fruit platters and bowls
o Homemade granola, fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits
o Assorted cold cereals
o European spread – smoked salmon, sliced meats, cheeses, fresh rolls, fresh fruit, hard-boiled eggs.
o Breakfast juices – Fresh orange, fresh grapefruit, cranberry, apple, and pineapple
o Gourmet coffee service – decaf and regular served with a variety of flavored syrups and creamers
o Bottled water, individual juices and milk, chocolate milk upon request
o Hot teas and hot chocolate
· Assorted Gourmet Sandwiches:
o Cold sandwiches – Smoked ham, honey-roasted turkey, rare roast beef, homemade chicken salad, vegetarian, Italian club, grilled chicken Caesar, served on gourmet artisan breads and rolls
o Hot sandwiches – Italian meatball and fresh marinara, Italian sausage, peppers, and onions, grilled beef tri-tip, grilled chicken Caesar, barbecued chicken, pulled pork sandwiches – and served on gourmet artisan breads and rolls and hot savory sauces in tureens.
· Assorted fresh salads:
o Classic Caesar with GP’s homemade dressing, shaved Parmesan and garlic-herb croutons
o Continental spring mix with fresh assorted berries, Asian pear, candied walnuts, Feta cheese and tossed with a fresh raspberry vinaigrette dressing or a maple balsamic vinaigrette
o Fresh spinach salad – hard boiled eggs, bacon, grape tomatoes and purple onions
o French-style potato salad and classic potato salad
o Old fashion creamy Cole slaw with pineapple or Hawaiian style with sweet red peppers, candied pineapple, candied mango, golden raisins and slivered almonds
o Classic chef’s salad – hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, julienne ham, turkey and cheeses served with our homemade ranch dressing
o Italian pasta salad with marinated artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, olives, mozzarella cheese, fresh herbs and served with our homemade Caesar dressing
o Fresh Antipasto salad – marinated artichoke hearts, salami, smoked ham, provolone cheese, Roma tomatoes, purple onions, peppers, and tossed with our Italian cheese dressing
· Hot Soups: Soups served w/assorted rolls, table breads, corn bread muffins, batars, and baguettes.
o Curry chicken with fresh vegetables
o Fresh corn chowder – with or without chicken
o Fresh Italian Minestrone
o New England clam chowder and Manhattan clam chowder
o Fresh vegetable chili – Banana Leaf vegetable curry
o Creamy wild mushroom
o Sante Fe grilled chicken chowder
o Fire-Roasted tomato with homemade herbed croutons
o Roasted potato cheese chowder
o Homemade pot roast chili – a Gourmet Passions creation
o Beefy garden vegetable
o Fresh Seafood chowder
o Spicy smoked sausage Gumbo
· Main courses:
· Chicken
o Roasted or grilled fresh chicken breasts served with your choice of sauce: (Dark meat also available)
§ Creamy sun dried tomato sauce with fresh herbs
§ Creamy white wine and butter-garlic sauce
§ Tomato cream Vodka sauce with caramelized onions
§ Sweet and spicy orange sesame sauce
§ Creamy herbed Alfredo with fresh basil, white wine, and fresh parsley
§ Dijon mustard and chive sauce
§ Classic barbeque sauce
§ Herbed Dijon wine sauce
§ Greek style with fresh tomato, oregano, and garlic sauce
o Roman chicken – marinated and grilled chicken breast served with artichoke hearts, fire-roasted peppers, purple onions, grape tomatoes and fresh herbs in a light creamy wine sauce
o Tequila lime grilled chicken
o Teriyaki grilled chicken with fresh grilled pineapple, Sweet’N’Sour Chicken
o Grilled Jerk chicken served with a Mango-Cilantro salsa
o Chicken and smoked sausage gumbo
o Coconut Chicken Curry – mild or spicy
o Grilled chicken Fajitas
o Classic Coq Au Vin and Chicken Cacciatore
· Beef
o Marinated, grilled Tri Tip, Beef Tenderloin, Flank steak, or Prime ribs of beef served with choice of sauce(s):
§ Dijon port sauce with sautéed Portobello mushrooms
§ Herbed wild mushroom sauce
§ Homemade Gourmet Passions steak sauce served warm
§ Horseradish chive cream sauce
§ Savory Hunter gravy with fresh herbs
§ Creamy Gorgonzola, chive and garlic herb sauce
§ Homemade Béarnaise or French Bordelaise sauces
§ Fresh roasted wild mushroom and Madeira sauce
§ Classic homemade smoky barbeque sauce
§ Cracked pepper and Merlot sauce with fresh herbs and shallots
o Braised or Sweet’N’Sour pot roast
o Italian braised pot roast with caramelized onions and roasted potatoes
o Italian grilled beef tenderloin with sautéed peppers and caramelized onions
o Classic Beef Bourguignon
o Homemade meatballs – Sweet’N’Sour, Italian, Sherried, or Swedish
o Grilled steak Fajitas
o Shredded beef tacos
· Pork
o Roasted pork loin served with fire-roasted apples in a hot cinnamon butter cider sauce
o Roasted pork tenderloin with an herbed mustard sauce
o Roasted Rack of pork with cracked peppercorn and Cognac sauce
o Classic Sweet’N’Sour pork country ribs
o Spareribs or baby back ribs – barbeque, teriyaki, or sesame orange sauces
o Citrus and Rosemary grilled pork loin
o Honey baked ham served with hot biscuits and a variety of mustards
o Roasted and stuffed pork loin with sage and a Port wine sauce
o Classic pulled pork sliders served with Cole slaw and fried onions or pork Carnitas
o Baked Virginia ham served with a hot cranberry and orange-spice compote
· Pasta
o Three cheese Mostaccioli
o Fettuccine Alfredo with fresh broccoli, mushrooms, and onions
o Tri-Color Tortellini served with smoked bacon, peas and a creamy wine sauce
o Penne served with a creamy tomato parmesan sauce
o Stuffed shells or raviolis served with red or white sauces
o Gourmet macaroni and cheese
o Rigatoni served with sausages, peppers, and onions
o Ziti with pesto and fresh parmesan
· Sides
o Roasted baby red, fingerling, or Yukon gold potatoes with garlic, herbs and olive oil
o Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
o Gourmet Passions Potatoes Au Gratin
o Roasted root vegetables with fresh herbs
o Seasonal roasted vegetables
o Roasted asparagus with shaved parmesan and fresh parsley and lemon
o BBQ baked beans
o French green beans with heirloom red and yellow tomatoes, garlic, herbs and olive oil
o Herbed rice pilaf
· Breads
o Assorted Artisan dinner rolls, Batars, Brioche, and table breads
o Breadsticks
o Assorted coffee cakes
o Garlic bread, cornbread and corn muffins
· Desserts – See separate dessert listing for more detailed information
o Assorted gourmet cookies and brownies – chocolate chip, oatmeal, Norwegian Teacake, etc.
o Assorted cake slices, fresh fruit tarts, gourmet dessert bars, and French pastries
o Assorted cheesecake slices
o Gourmet chocolates and truffles
o Homemade English Trifle, homemade chocolate and vanilla Trifle
o Fresh apple Crostata with a caramel sauce
o Gourmet candy tables
o Chocolate fountain service – Oreos, brownie and cheesecake bites, fresh strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows, shortbread, pound cake, etc.
· Hot Appetizers
o Hot Empanadas served with Chimichurri and a Chipotle dipping sauces
o Sweet’N’Sour meatballs with fresh grilled pineapple
o Hot Parmesan-Artichoke dip served with crackers and baguette slices
o Steak bites served with a Tomato herbed dipping sauce
o BBQ baby back ribs
o Hot curried chicken salad served with pita slices
o BBQ’d pork sliders or beef tri tip sliders
o Mini chicken and beef Fajita bar
o Grilled Teriyaki chicken skewers
o Gourmet stuffed mushrooms
o Grilled chicken Sate with sesame peanut sauce
o Warm Brie wheel covered with a caramel sauce and toasted almonds
o Hot Queso with chips
· Cold Appetizers
o Fresh crudités with assorted dips
o Fresh fruit kabobs served with a honey-vanilla and mint dipping sauce
o Italian Antipasto platters – assorted meats, cheeses, olives, peppers, artichoke hearts, etc.
o Chilled seafood platters or cocktails – lobster, jumbo shrimp, clams, etc., served with Green Goddess dressing, Spanish Romesco sauce, and a classic Cocktail sauce.
o Fresh grape tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella and Basil
o Black bean salsa with chips, homemade salsas and chips
o Homemade guacamole with chips
o Bruschetta – herbed peppers, onions and gorgonzola or classic style
o Spicy mixed nuts
o Fresh fruit and assorted domestic and International cheeses – Goat cheese rolled in chives, aged Gouda, sharp Irish cheddar, Monchego, etc., and served with assorted crackers and baguettes
o Smoked salmon dip with fresh dill and herbed crostini
The above listings are our most popular items. Let us know if you have any special requests and we will do everything to accommodate you and your guests.
Let us know if there is anything else we can do to serve you!