RECEPTION MENU
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California 91108
P A S S E D H ORS D’OE UVRE S
Minimum of 25 pieces per selection
AMBIENT
Lump crab, rice cracker, citrus …………………………………....................................… $4.50
per piece
Salmon poke, nori chip, ginger, charred onion, wasabi mousse ………................ $4.50
per piece
Raspberry BellaVitano, prosciutto picante, marinated olive ………….....……......... $4.50
per piece
Sliced seared tuna, wonton crisp, avocado cream, confit sesame seeds* …...... $4.00
per piece
Beef tartare, celery, Parmesan, brioche ….............................................................. $4.25
per piece
Beef tartare, queso fresco, cucumber, tostada, avocado crème …....................... $4.00
per piece
Mussel, shoestring frites, vanilla …....................................................................... $4.00
per piece
Brie and confiture tartlet, phyllo, toasted almonds ….….................……….……...... $4.00 per piece
Truffle biscuit, brie, seasonal jam ……..…………………....…………............................. $4.25
per piece
Chicken-liver mousse, plum, crème fraîche, almond cracker …..………........…..... $4.00
per piece
Prosciutto Americano, pickled mustard seeds, Pecorino Gran Cru …................. $4.00
per piece
Lump crab, kataifi, yuzu aioli, basil …..……………..……….….................…..….………. $4.00 per piece
Shrimp ceviche, tostada, edamame purée, pea shoots* ….……….....................… $4.00
per piece
Beet tart, lavender-orange goat cheese, coriander blossom (v) …….................… $4.00
per piece
Jerk chicken, plantain chip, mango salsa …...........…………………...............………… $3.50
per piece
Squash caponata, pea purée, toast point (v) ..……………….................................... $3.50
per piece
Pear, fig, honey, buttermilk, endive cup (v) ……..……………...........................……… $3.50 per piece
Grilled pear, cinnamon-raisin crostino, lemon ricotta, honey (v) …................….. $3.50
Menu is subject to availability of ingredients.
Please inform your event producer of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California 91108
per piece
P A S S E D H ORS D’OE UVRE S
Minimum of 25 pieces per selection
WARM
Baby lamb chop, chocolate bitters, cherry gastrique ……..................……..……….. $5.00
per piece
Mini burger, tomato, garlic herb aioli, aged cheddar, potato bread ................... $5.00
per piece
Prosciutto picante, fig croquetta, Rivieria Ligure DOP ……................……………… $4.50
per piece
Rabbit, whole-grain mustard, pretzel …………………………………..........................… $4.50
per piece
Wild boar arancini, Taleggio, arrabiata ……………………………...........................….. $4.00
per piece
Shrimp and grits croquette, cheddar, beer onion emulsion micro greens ....….. $4.00
per piece
Seasonal bao, pickled radish, micro-thyme (v) .......…......................…….......….... $4.00
per piece
Crab fritter, avocado mousse ………………......................…..................................... $4.00
per piece
Braised short rib, seasonal pickle, mizuna, crostino ………...................….........… $4.00
per piece
Pork belly and apple lollipop, lemon thyme glaze ……………................................. $4.50
per piece
Deconstructed pierogi: marble potato, kielbasa, sauerkraut,
cheddar curds, whole-grain mustard …….............................................................. $4.00
per piece
Seasonal mushroom risotto croquette, truffle, Taleggio (v) .........................…… $4.00
per piece
Leek hush puppy, apricot jam (v) ..................................…......................…………… $3.50
per piece
Bacon-wrapped dates, chèvre …………...........................................….……............... $3.50
per piece
Artichoke and cheese filo roll, lemon aioli (v) ......................................…………….. $3.50
per piece
Smoked corn fritter, aged cheddar, truffle aioli (v) …………………......................…. $3.50
per piece
Menu is subject to availability of ingredients.
Please inform your event producer of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California 91108
R E CE P T I ON DI S PLA Y
Each platter serves 25 guests.
MEDITERRANEAN DISPLAY …........................................................................... $20
Crispy chickpeas, imported olives, stuffed cherry peppers, Greek feta,
roasted piquillos, seasonal hummus, marinated artichokes, caponata,
fattoush salad, lavash, pita chips
per person
SEAFOOD DISPLAY ….......................................................................................... $32
Calamari salad, finfish ceviche, shrimp cocktail, snow crab claws,
seasonal oysters, lemon, cocktail sauce, mignonette
per person
Sushi ……………...................................................................................................... $17
• Salmon and tuna nigiri *
• Assortment of maki rolls
• Vegetarian California rolls
• Pickled ginger, soy sauce, wasabi
per person
Local meats ……….............................................................................................. $13
Cured olives, pickles, whole-grain mustard, rustic bread
per person
Local cheese ………............................................................................................ $12
Dried fruit, honey, seasonal jam, baguette, Carr’s Table Water Crackers
per person
Guacamole bar ….............................................................................................. $9
Tortilla chips, smoked shrimp, corn pico de gallo,
morita salsa, salsa verde
per person
Bruschetta bar ….............................................................................................. $9
Tomato, basil, roasted garlic herb mascarpone, ciliegine, seasonal vegetable
caponata, legume salad, tapenade, crispy artichokes, crostino, focaccia, crackers
per person
Farmers market ………....................................................................................... $9
Roasted-red-pepper hummus, buttermilk-herb dip, crackers
per person
Fresh fruit ………................................................................................................ $8
Grapes, berries, seasonal sliced fruit
per person
Roasted seasonal vegetables …………........................................................ $8
Herb-marinated vegetables, aged balsamic, herb aioli
per person
CHIPS and DIPS ….................................................................................................. $8
Hummus, spinach-artichoke dip, seasonal salsa, spicy cheddar dip,
pita bread, baguette, crackers, tortilla chips
per person
Menu is subject to availability of ingredients.
Please inform your event producer of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California 91108
S M A L L P LA T E DI S P LA Y
Additional selection may be added for $8 per person.
Chef attendant at $150 is required for all stations.
TACOS or TOSTADAS ........................................................................................ $19 per person
select three
• Chicken tinga
• Carne asada
• Fried spiced cod
• Korean pork
• Carnitas
• Stewed chipotle squash
• Mushroom, poblano, coriander
select five
• Onions and cilantro
• Avocado crème
• Queso fresco
• Sriracha crème
• Salsa verde
• Cabbage
• Salsa roja
• Poblano pepper and corn
• Pea shoots
• Pickled seasonal vegetables
• Shaved radish
• Seasonal pico de gallo
• Jalapeño
• Pickled cucumber
• Coriander-lime roasted tilapia
DUMPLINGS .......................................................................................................... $13 per person
select one dumpling
• Bao
• Pot stickers
select two fillings
• Pork
• Duck
• Mushroom
• Chicken
• Shrimp
• Seasonal vegetable
select two sauces
• Teriyaki
• Sweet and sour
• Hoisin peanut
• Steamed gyoza
• Curry coconut
• Ginger lime soy
*In the interest of public health, Bon Appétit Management Company chooses to remind its guests of the increased risk
of foodborne illness associated with eating raw or under-cooked animal foods such as eggs, meat, poultry, and seafood.
Menu is subject to availability of ingredients.
Please inform your event producer of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California 91108
S M A L L P LA T E DI S P LA Y
Additional selection may be added for $8 per person.
Chef attendant at $150 is required for all stations.
SALAD ....................................................................................................................... $17 per person
select three bases
• Spinach and frisée
• Baby kale
• Roasted pearl potatoes
• Asian greens
• Rice noodles
• Buckwheat noodles
select five toppings
• Bacon
• Spiced chickpeas
• Radish
• Ricotta salata
• Cherry tomatoes
• Olives
• Dried fruit
• Cashews
• Almonds
• Edamame
• Cucumber
• Croutons
select two vinaigrettes
• Red wine
• Pickled onion
• Citronette
• Feta
• Ginger miso
• Italian
• White wine
• Greek
• Balsamic
• Avocado lime
• Herb buttermilk
sliders .................................................................................................................. $20 per person
select three proteins
• Beef
• Black bean
• Chickpea
• Sloppy Joe
• Pepperoncini
• Pickled jalapeños
• Swiss
• Cheddar
• Seasonal slaw
• American
• Guacamole
• Bacon
• Raw onions
• Fried onions
• Beer-braised onions
• Lettuce
• Mushrooms
• Pickles
• Lemon herb aioli
• Cajun remoulade
select two sauces
• Sriracha ketchup
• Dijon mustard
• Chicken
• Pulled pork
select five toppings
• Tomatoes
• Caper aioli
• Tomato salsa
• Honey mustard
• Green onion pesto
Menu is subject to availability of ingredients.
Please inform your event producer of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California 91108
S M A L L P LA T E DI S P LA Y
Additional selection may be added for $8 per person.
Chef attendant at $150 is required for all stations.
ALBONDIGAS ........................................................................................................ $17 per person
select two meatballs
• Italian
• Merguez
• Asian-style pork
• Spanish lamb
• American
• Mediterranean chicken
select two sauces | all topped with fried onions and herbs
• Marinara
• Arrabiata
• Tzatziki sauce
• Mushroom ragout
• Mornay
RISOTTO (select two) .............................................................................................. $21 per person
Exotic mushrooms, truffle oil, parsley, Pecorino
Shrimp, squash, lemon, peppers, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pesto, roasted seasonal vegetable, mascarpone, baby onion
Pancetta, butternut squash purée, herb oil, peas
Red wine, Taleggio, sweet peas, crispy shallots
FLATBREADS (select three) ................................................................................... $18 per person
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Tomato sauce, sopresatta, burrata, oregano, basil
Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, mild salami, basil
Garlic sauce, exotic mushrooms, artichokes, spinach
Béchamel sauce, prosciutto, lemon, arugula, Pecorino Romano
Arrabiata, lamb sausage, cured olives, shallots, fried rosemary
Squash sauce, assorted sweet and hot peppers, smoked pepper jack cheese, sage
Menu is subject to availability of ingredients.
Please inform your event producer of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California 91108
D E S S E RT DI S P LA Y
Each platter serves 25 guests.
Menu includes freshly brewed Coffee and selection of Rishi teas.
art in miniature (select three) .................................................................. $300 per platter
• Macarons
• Fruit tartlets
• Mixed-berry shortcakes
• Pistachio panna cotta
• Almond cake • Assorted marshmallows
• Rocky road mousse cups
• Cheesecake lollipops
• Flourless chocolate cake bites
• Vanilla panna cotta, • Chambord mascarpone • White chocolate yuzu tart seasonal fruit compote
mousse cup
• Milk chocolate ganache • Hazelnut crunch
• Key lime pie tartlet
lollipop
tartlet
• Chocolate cheesecake
• Strawberries and
• Chocolate caramel tartlet
verrine
cream verrine
• Milk chocolate, passion
fruit tartlet
• Strawberry chocolate
lollipop
• Orange-raspberry chocolate
lollipop
MINIATURE CUPCAKES (select three) ............................................................ $250 per platter
Black Forest cake, whipped cream
Yellow cake, vanilla buttercream
Ginger-spice cake, maple buttercream
Red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting
Chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream
Pumpkin cake, spiced cream cheese frosting
Yellow cake, lemon curd filling, vanilla buttercream
Chocolate cake, espresso ganache, coffee buttercream
ASSORTED MINIATURE bars ...................................................................... $250 per platter
• Brownies
• Blondie
• Lemon
• Congo
• Fruit crumble
ASSORTED MINIATURE COOKIES ............................................................. $200 per platter
• Chocolate chip, peanut butter, double chocolate, oatmeal cranberry,
sugar cookie, chef’s seasonal selection
Menu is subject to availability of ingredients.
Please inform your event producer of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California 91108