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Monday thru Friday 11am – 5 pm

Saturday 11am - 3pm

Sunday by appointment only

We strive to provide the best quality ingredients, offered at the peak of their season. All items

on this menu are made to order, the day of your event. Some items may not be available

due to seasonality, poor quality at time of delivery or short notice.

In the event the quality of an item does not meet our standards,

all efforts will be made to make substitutions with your permission.

We request at least 48 hours notice for all catering orders.

Special orders require 72 – 96 hours notice.

Certain orders can be accommodated same day or next day for an additional charge

of 25% - please ask for details.

All hot and cold appetizers require a minimum order of 2 dozen per flavor.

Tea sandwiches and mini rolls have a 1 dozen minimum order.

Individual entrée dinners have a minimum of a 6 person order.

Hot appetizers, entrees and certain other menu items come in disposable foil pans for easy heating. Heating instructions

are included with these items.

Utensils, Plates, Etc.: Black plasticware costs $1.50 per person. Plasticware includes a dinner plate, fork,

knife, and napkin. Serving utensils are free of charge upon request.

Delivery is available within a specified area and for certain orders only.

A delivery charge of $25 will be added to your order.

Please ask if delivery is available to your area.

To ensure the finest quality, some menu items are only seasonally available.

This will be noted on the menu.

Should you wish to use your personal platters, please inquire as not all platters are suitable.

Olives assumes NO responsibility for loss or damage to platters.

Visit our website @ www.olivesgourmetgrocer.com to view photo’s of some of our platters.

Menu and Prices are subject to change without notice.

Visit us at one of these locations or at www.olivesgourmetgrocer.com

3510 E. Broadway Long Beach,CA 90803 (562) 439-7758 5000 E. Second Street Long Beach,CA 90803 (562) 343-5580

Hors d’Oeurves

Minimum order 2 dz per appetizer

Goat Cheese Grilled Zucchini Rolls

Kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes are mixed with goat cheese

then rolled inside grilled zucchini

$20 dz

Smoked Salmon on Endive

Smoked salmon on top of endive “chips” and creme fraiche finished

with a squeeze of fresh lemon & chives

$ 24 dz

Boccocini and Tomato Skewers

Fresh Mozzarella along with grape tomatoes tossed in our

house-made pesto.

$19 dz

Olive & Eggplant Tapenade Topped Polenta Diamonds

Two tastes in one – olive tapenade and eggplant tapenade top

bite-sized polenta garnished with roasted red peppers.

$21 dz

Roast Beef Crostini

Thinly sliced roast beef served with a horseradish crème fraiche on

toasted crostini.

$22 dz

Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato Crostini

Toasted crostini topped with our goat cheese and sun-dried tomato spread

$18 dz

Smoked Salmon Crostini

Herbed cream cheese topped with smoked salmon and capers

$20 dz

Mini Fruit Skewers

Bite-sized pieces of fresh fruit and seasonal berries.

$19 dz

Melon or Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto

Bite-sized pieces of melon or asparagus spears

wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma.

$22 dz

Wild Mushroom Polenta Cakes

Sautéed wild mushrooms, shallots and thyme a spoonful of marinara

and our Parmesan polenta.

$ 19 dz

Antipasto Skewers

Skewers of fresh mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper,

kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes drizzled with Italian dressing

$20 dz

Red Onion & Feta Tarts

Caramelized red onions and fresh thyme fill cups of puff pastry

topped with Feta cheese.

$20 dz

Onion, Thyme and Goat Cheese Tart

Petite pieces of puff pastry layered with thyme flavored sweet onions

and goat cheese,.

$20 dz

Strawberries & Amaretto Mascarpone

Large strawberries stuffed with Amaretto infused mascarpone

and finished with chocolate shavings.

$24 dz

(seasonal – please check for availability)

Deviled Eggs

Old fashioned Deviled Eggs

Caper Scallion or

Kalamata Olive & Roasted Red Pepper

$ 10 dz

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp roasted with extra virgin olive oil and Olives Seasoning Blend

Served with our home-made spicy cocktail sauce.

$55 serves 8 ~ 10

$80 serves 12 ~ 14

Seared Ahi

Bite-sized pieces of Seared Ahi, and presented on a wonton chip

Served with a wasabi dipping sauce.

$ 29 dz

Poki

Marinated ahi tuna garnished with toasted almonds and green onions

Served with WonTon Chips

$24 lb

(minimum order 2 pounds assembly required)

Hot Hors d’Oeurves

Minimum order 2 dz per appetizer

These appetizers require re-heating and will come in bulk in disposable foil pans with heating instructions. Some assembly may be required.

Mini Crab Cakes

Bite-size crab cakes served with chipolte aioli.

$24 dz

Honey Soy Flank Steak Satay

Sweet & spicy marinated flank steak,grilled medium rare.

Served with Olives’ peanut sauce.

$25 dz

Grilled Chicken Satay

Served with our house-made peanut sauce.

$23 dz

Grilled Thai Shrimp Skewers

Served with a sweet chili sauce.

$24dz

Portobello Mushroom Skewers

Marinated portobello mushrooms, grilled for a

smokey flavor and served with a

Gorgonzola dipping sauce.

$20 dz

Brie and Apricot Purses

Pieces of French Brie, apricot preserves and arrugula baked

in purses of puff pastry.

$20 dz

Coconut Crusted Shrimp

Large shrimp, covered in a lightly sweet coconut crust

$22 dz

Artichoke Spinach Petite Purses

Lite flaky phyllo dough filled with Artichoke & Chicken stuffing

$ 20 dz

Chicken Parmesan Sticks

Pieces of Rocky jr. chicken, lightly coated in

seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Served with Olives’ marinara sauce.

$ 20 dz

Party Platters

Fresh Vegetable Crudités

Served with an herbed ranch dip.

$20 serves 8 ~ 10

$30 serves 15 ~ 18

Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries

A beautiful selection of seasonal sliced fresh fruit and berries.

$45 serves 12 ~ 18

Spinach Artichoke Boule

Rosemary bread hollowed out and filled with spinach artichoke dip.

$26 serves 10 ~ 12

Olives' Signature Dip Tray

Choose from…Olive Tapenade, Parmesan Dip or

Spicy Tomato Tapenade. Served with crostini.

$17 serves 10 ~ 12

Bruschetta Platter

Slices of toasted baguette with house-made Bruschetta

$18 serves 10 ~ 12

Olive Tray

An assortment of olives along with a “taste”of our

signature olive tapenade.

$30 serves ~ many

The All-American

Our house-made onion dip, Olives cheese dip, and

artichoke jalapeno dip served with chips, slices

of our pretzel bread and an assortment of fresh vegetables.

$30 serves 10 ~ 12

The Mexican

Guacamole, salsa and black bean dip

accompanied by tortilla chips and fresh jicama strips.

$30 serves 10-12

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp roasted with extra virgin olive oil and Olives Seasoning Blend

Served with our home-made spicy cocktail sauce.

$55 serves 8 ~ 10

$80 serves 12 ~ 14

The E&L Surprise

This is a favorite of Olives’ owners Erin & Laurie!

we’re giving away our secret appetizer

Prosciutto di parma, Olives signature parmesan dip, thinly sliced onions, pieces

of fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil, sliced of vine ripened tomatoes, and

slices of avocado seasoned with salt a pepper.

Served with toasted crostini.

Here’s what you do:

take a crostini, mash a piece of avocado on it, then place a slice of tomato,

fresh mozzarella, a few slices of onions, then drizzle a bit of parmesan spread

and top it with a piece of Prosciutto and ENJOY!!

$95 serves 6-8

Antipasto Platter

For anyone who loves a great antipasto…

Prosciutto di Parma, Molinari Finiocchiona (fennel) Salami, Molinari Hot

Salami, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted shallots, olives, roasted garlic

cloves, balsamic onions, Caprese salad, roasted red peppers, sweet cherry

peppers, along with Olives signature Parmesan Dip.

Served with crostini.

$70 serves 8 ~ 10

$105 serves 10 ~ 12

Mediterranean Platter

Hummus, both traditional and red pepper, dolmas, baba ganoush,

greek salad, feta-stuffed Kardula peppers,assorted olives

and roasted red peppers. Served with pita wedges.

$56 serves 8 ~ 10

$75 serves 10 ~ 12

Poached Side of Salmon

A whole side of salmon poached in a fish fume. Served with thinly

sliced cucumber & lemon and a creamy dill sauce

$80

Meat & Cheese Tray

Boar’s Head “deli” tray – choose 3 meats and 2 cheeses from our turkey,

ham, roast beef, Genoa salami, or sweet Calabresse. Cheese - Monterey Jack,

Cheddar, imported Swiss or sharp Provolone. Sliced for

sandwiches and artfully displayed with

Dijon mustard and pesto mayonnaise on the side.

$62 serves 8 ~ 10

$90 serves 12 ~ 15

Italian Meat Tray

This classic Italian meat tray includes Prosciutto di Parma, Molinari Dry &

Hot salami, Molinari Finiocchiona (fennel) salami, Citterio Hot Cappicola,

along with aged sharp Provolone –

accompanied by sweet peppers and pepperoncini.

$64 serves 8 ~ 10

$86 serves 15 ~ 18

Sandwich Breads

Order this to go along with your sandwich trays…

An assortment of rolls and sliced breads for your guests to choose.

$18 serves 8 ~ 10

$22 serves 10 ~ 12

Relish Tray

An array of thinly sliced red onions, tomatoes, lettuce leaves and pickles

A great accompaniment to your meat platter.

$18

Cheese Platters

California Cheese Plate

Point Reyes bleu cheese, MT Tam Triple Cream, and Humboldt Fog

comes with crackers and fresh fruit.

$58 serves 10 ~ 12

Taste of Spain

Pieces of Manchego, paprika goat cheese and Tetilla

with traditional accompaniments of quince and crackers.

$50 serves 6 ~ 8

$58 serves 10 ~ 12

Jeweled Brie

Raspberry-filled French Brie decorated with slices

of fresh fruit and served with crackers.

$65

Mediterranean Brie

A wheel of French Brie filled with sun-dried tomato

tapenade, smothered in pesto and topped with

roasted red pepper, Kalamata olives,

toasted pine nuts and capers.

Served with a toasted baguette.

$72

Custom Cheese Trays

Choose three, four or five cheeses from our wide

selection and we’ll finish it off with fresh fruit, and crackers.

3 cheese $45 serves 4 ~ 6

4 cheese $54 serves 6 ~ 8

5 cheese $62 serves 10 ~ 12

Executive Cheese Tray

A variety of cheese; cubes of cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack. Gouda

and Parrano and garnished with grapes

$35

Continental Cheese Tray

Slices of cheddar, Swiss, provolone, and havarti

garnished with fresh fruit

$28

Cracker & Crostini TrayAn assortment of crackers and bread to

accompany your cheese tray.

$18 serves 8 ~ 10

$24 serves 12 ~ 15

Salad Platters

serves approximately 12 ~ 15 guests

Florentine Pasta Salad

Perfectly cooked bow-tie pasta, salami, green olives, red bell peppers

and our cream Italian dressing

$45

Mediterranean Orzo

Pasta, spinach, kalamata olives, red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes a

nd much more - an Olives favorite!

$45

Olives Potato Salad

Baby red rose potatoes, celery, red onions and dill

$40

Cabbage Crunch

One of our original salads - great for lunches!

$30

Classic Greek Salad

Assorted bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese and

Kalamata olives with a Greek dressing

$35

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad

An assortment of of cut fruit, berries and grapes.

$45

Golden Beet Salad

Organic golden beets roasted to perfection, tossed with a raspberry

vinaigrette and topped with goat cheese and toasted pistachios

$45

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

tossed with fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, and Olives Seasoning Blend

$45

Mixed Baby Green Salad

Greens, grape tomatoes, blue cheese ,crumbles, dried cranberries

and crouton - served with our housemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

$40

Classic Caesar Salad

Fresh chopped romaine lettuce, crouton and Parmesan cheese

$42

Hot Entrees

Re-heating or cooking required

Lasagna

Choose from Turkey Sausage or Traditional Beef

½ pan $40 serves 6 ~ 8

Full Pan $70 serves 12 ~ 16

Olives Original Sized Turkey Sausage Lasagna

½ pan $58 serves 10~ 12

Full Pan $95 serves 20 ~ 22

Three Cheese or Spinach Lasagna

½ pan $30 serves 6 ~ 8

Full Pan $55 serves 12 ~ 16

Garlic Bread $0.75 per person

Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo

Fettuccini tossed with our decadent Alfredo Sauce and slices of grilled chicken breast.

½ pan $58 serves 10 ~ 12

Full Pan $95 serves 20 ~ 22

Baked Ziti

Just like Mom makes – Ziti, Ricotta cheese,Mozzarella cheese and marinara.

½ pan $36 serves 10 ~ 12

Full Pan $62 serves 20

Pans of Penne Pasta

Marinara

½ pan $38 serves 10 ~ 12

Full Pan $65 serves 20 ~ 22

Alfredo Sauce

½ pan $50 serves 10 ~ 12

Full Pan $80 serves 20 ~ 22

Olives Original Macaroni & Cheese

Large pasta shells are tossed with our house-made Alfredo sauce and 3

kinds of cheese, then topped with a Parmesan bread crumb mixture

and baked until golden brown.

½ pan $52 serves 10 ~ 12

Full Pan $82 serves 20 ~ 22

Roasted Pork Loin

Slow roasted pork loin, glazed with an apricot Dijon sauce.

Sliced for your guests to enjoy.Served with rolls and honey mustard.

$72 serves 12 ~ 14

Sliced Beef Tenderloin

Rosemary and garlic-crusted beef tenderloin.

Served room temperature, sliced, along with caramelized onions,

horseradish sauce and rolls.

$200 serves 10 ~ 12

Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

We start by brining the turkey breast, then coat it

with fresh herbs and slow roast it until tender.

Serve at room temperature, accompanied by

rolls and a spicy mustard.

$65 serves 10 ~ 12

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

layers of chicken, fresh ranchero sauce, cheese and sour cream made into a casserole

½ pan  $58  serves 10 ~ 12

Full Pan $95  serves 20 ~ 22

Prime Rib

Simply seasoned with salt, pepper and chopped garlic, bone-in prime rib,

slow roasted to perfection.

This is served medium rare still on the bone.

If you would like it sliced and off the bone

please let us know when placing your order.

$24 lb

Half Rib serves 6~8 people (approx 9lb)

Full Rib serves 10-14 people (approx 18lb)

Kids Menu

Peanut butter and Jelly Bites

Peanut butter and strawberry jelly on crustless white and wheat bread

cut into fun shapes.

$15 dz

Turkey and cheese Triangles

Boar’s Head Oven gold turkey and cheddar cheese on white and wheat bread,

cut into triangles - crustless of course!

$15 dz

Chicken Nuggets

Chunks of white meat, breaded and fried. Served with ranch dip or BBQ sauce.

(We use only Rocky Jr. all natural chicken)

$15 dz

Kids Macaroni and Cheese

Our version of kid friendly macaroni and cheese. Elbow macaroni with our

four cheese sauce - rich and creamy!

½ pan $32 serves 12 ~ 15 kids

Full Pan $50 serves 20 ~ 24 kids

Fruit Kabobs

Skewers of fresh fruit - watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew,

strawberries and grapes!

$18 dz

Celery and Carrot Sticks

Fresh cut carrots and celery for a healthy addition to your child's party!

Served with ranch dip

$12

Kids Cookie Tray

Bite sized cookies, choose an assortment of all our cookies or

choose all one flavor

$20

Individual Entrees

Minimum order 6 meals per style - re-heating required.

All orders come in foil pans for easy heating.

Chicken Milanese

Boneless chicken breast, lightly coated in panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

and topped with a lemon caper sauce. This is accompanied by

buttery mashed potatoes and garlic green beans.

$14 per person

Chicken Marsala

Boneless chicken breast, lightly floured and finished with a Marsala wine a

nd oyster mushroom reduction. Served with spinach and

roasted fingerling potatoes .

$14 per person

Sweet Chili Salmon

Roasted salmon topped sweet chili sauce, served with scallion

jasmine rice and roasted asparagus.

$18 per person

Turkey Meatloaf Dinner

Slices of our turkey meatloaf

served with mashed potatoes and green beans.

$12 per person

Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breast

Boneless, skinless chicken breast marinated with white wine and rosemary,

then grilled, served with potatoes and roasted broccoli

$ 14 per person

Seared Petite Filet Mignon

Seared medium rare, topped with a Blue cheese

butter served with rosemary potatoes and roasted broccoli.

$22 per person

Fried Chicken

Your choice of white or dark meat, served with cabbage crunch

and Olives potato salad

$13

Beef Stroganoff

Braised beef with crimini mushrooms and onions then finished with red wine.

Served over papardelle pasta.

$14 per person

Beef Meatloaf

A slice of our beef meatloaf, served with mashed potatoes and broccoli

$11 per person

Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian Chili

Choose your favorite chili served with corn bread.

Onions, cheddar cheese and sour cream on the side.

$8 per person

Luncheon Menu

The following items are served in aluminum foil pans and are designed for buffet

style lunches or dinners.

Minimum order is 15 people.

Priced person.

Chicken Parmesan

served with rice and broccoli

$11 per person

Roasted Chicken

served with mashed potatoes and broccoli

$10 per person

Fried Chicken

served with mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese

$10 per person

Salisbury Steak

with a mushroom sauce

Served with mashed potatoes and green beans

$9 per person

Poached Salmon

served with rice and asparagus

$14 per person

Teriyaki Salmon

served with rice and broccoli

$14 person

Smothered Pork Chops

served with mashed potatoes and broccoli

$9 per person

Everything Sandwich

Artisan Sandwiches Mini Sandwiches

Perfect for a large gathering, family picnic or luncheon.. choose from any of

Olives’ menu of Signature Sandwiches

$82 Serves 10 ~ 14 (10 sandwiches)

$160 Serves 20 ~ 26 (20 sandwiches)

Petite Baguette Sandwiches

French Parisian style baguette, cut it into petite sandwiches and artfully

display them for your guests to enjoy

Caprese – fresh Mozzarella, tomato, basil and parmesan dip

Italian Salami – Genoa and dry salami. Provolone cheese, tomato slices,

then finished with olive tapenade & parmesan dip.

Turkey Provolone – oven roasted turkey, Provolone cheese, pesto aioli and lettuce.

Roast Beef - Boar’s Head rare roast beef and Cheddar cheese with Dijon mustard and horseradish sauce.

Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto - Chicken, sun-dried tomato pesto, goat cheese,

and mixed baby greens

$ 25 per baguette

Mini Sandwiches

These sandwiches work perfectly for a business luncheon or for an office party

Choose from:

Roast Turkey & Provolone

Roast Beef & Cheddar

Caprese

$2.50 per sandwich

Ham & Swiss on Pretzel Bread

$3.00 per sandwich

(minimum order 1 dozen per flavor)

Tea Sandwiches

The perfect offering for an intimate, sophisticated gathering.

Choose from traditional favorites:

cucumber & cream cheese

smoked salmon & herbed butter

ham salad

egg salad

chicken salad

$ 1.50 each

(minimum order 2 dz per flavor)

Boxed Lunches

Perfect for a picnic, concerts in the park, or a business lunch. Each lunch includes

a small bag of Kettle lite salt potato chips, fresh fruit and a home-made chocolate chip cookie.

Minimum order of 6 lunches

Roast Beef Special $13

Boar’s Head roast beef, blue cheese crumbles, horseradish sauce, Dijon mustard, pepperdew peppers,lettuce, tomatoes,

red onions served on an onion roll.

Smoked Turkey and Brie $13

A generous portion of Boar’s Head Mesquite Smoked Turkey, French Brie, pesto aioli, lettuce, and tomatoes on a French baguette.

Ham & Swiss (48 hour notice required)    $12

Black Forest Ham, imported Swiss cheese, honey mustard, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes served on a pretzel roll. (48 hrs notice required)

Caprese  $11

Fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes and basil leaves with our parmesan dip served on ciabatta.

The Broadway $13

Boar’s Head Roasted Turkey Breast, Olives signature olive tapenade, slices of fresh Mozzarella and roasted red peppers on ciabatta.

The Godmother $12

Boars Head Ever Roast Chicken, home made pesto, fresh mozzarella, mixed baby greens, balsamic onions, roasted tomatoes served on country white bread

Spicy Combo – an Italian favorite    $13

Three spicy salami, imported Provolone, pepperoncini, red onions, tomatoes and lettuce, with olive oil, red wine vinegar and lite mayonnaise served on a ciabatta.

Prosciutto di Parma $14

Simple but good – thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma, fresh Mozzarella, olive oil and black pepper on ciabatta.

Breakfast Offerings

Pastry Basket

Baked fresh, our platter offers an assortment of

petite Danish, muffins, scones and classic croissant.

$30 serves 8 ~ 10 (16 pieces)

$48 serves 12 ~ 14 (26 pieces)

Quiche

Olives home-made quiche,

Choose from:

Quiche Lorraine

Spinach & Goat Cheese

Broccoli & Cheddar

$19 serves 6 ~ 8

Crème Brûlèe French Toast

Olives version of your childhood favorite – we start with Brioche, toss it in a

homemade caramel,then add eggs and cream and bake until golden brown –

this is so good, you don’t even need syrup!!

$40 ½ pan serves 9 ~ 12

Smoked Salmon Platter

Thinly sliced "cold smoked" salmon accompanied by finely diced red onions,

capers, cream cheese and chopped hard boiled eggs – served with bagel.

$75 serves 12 ~ 14

Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries

A beautiful selection of seasonal sliced fresh fruit

and berries. A wonderful addition to any

breakfast gathering.

$48 serves 12 ~ 18

Wake-Me Up Breakfast Box

Breakfast includes your choice of orange juice or

apple juice, sliced fruit,and a muffin, scone or croissant.

$10

(minimum order 6 boxes)

Coffee

Fresh brewed Illy coffee with everything you

need to sweeten, stir and serve (96oz of coffee)

$15 serves 6-8

Dessert Trays

Cookie Tray

A selection of Olives home baked cookies –

we include a some of each:

Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter,

pecan shortbread, snickerdoodle and ginger spice.

$20 serves 10 ~ 12

$38 serves 20 ~ 22

Piece of Cake

A sliced assortment of cakes made in Olives' own kitchen: Carrot Cake,

Chocolate Cake, and Gingerbread.

$38 serves 8 ~ 12

$60 serves 14 ~ 18

Bars…

Bite-sized pieces of brownies and lemon bars,

artfully arranged on a tray.

$16 serves 8 ~ 10

You may also special order 6” or 9” cakes from our

dessert selection – please ask for details.

48 – 72 hour notice needed for these special orders.

We also offer a variety of special event menus throughout the year. We have menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas Valentines Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and seasonal menus for football and BBQ season.

Please check online at

www.olivesgourmetgrocer.com or in-stores for these additional menus.

**Menu and Prices are subject to change without notice**

Visit us at one of these locations or at www.olivesgourmetgrocer.com

3510 E. Broadway Long Beach,CA 90803 (562) 439-7758 5000 E. Second Street Long Beach,CA 90803 (562) 343-5580

Click on the pictures below for a larger view of our catering platters.