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Monday thru Friday 11am – 5 pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday by appointment only

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 up to 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.
Please ask for details.

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.

Need rentals? We can order your party rental needs- from linens to glasses, plates, silverware,
and chafing dishes.
Rentals are delivered and picked up from your home.

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.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

 
Cold Hors d’Oeurves
Minimum order 2 dz per appetizer
 

.Goat Cheese Grilled Zucchini Rolls
We start with creamy goat cheese, add chopped
Kalamata olives & sun-dried tomatoes then
roll it up in grilled zucchini.
$20 dz

.Grilled Thai Shrimp Skewers
Jumbo shrimp marinated, skewered and grilled to
perfection. Served with a Spicy Thai Sauce.
$29 dz

.Seared Ahi Sticks
Bite-sized pieces of Pepper Crusted Ahi, seared rare
and presented on a “stick”.
Served with a Soy 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

.Boccocini and Tomato Skewers
Cherry-sized fresh Mozzarella balls along with grape
tomatoes are tossed in our house-made pesto then
alternately skewered. Definitely a crowd pleaser!
$19 dz

.Olive & Eggplant Tapenade
Topped Polenta Diamonds
Two tastes in one – puréed olive tapenade and a roasted
eggplant tapenade top bite-sized polenta garnished with
roasted red pepper strips.
$21 dz

.Smoked Salmon on Endive
Smoked salmon on top of tendive “chips” and creme frasihe
finsihed with a squeeze of fresh lemon & chives
$24 dz

.Roast Beef Crostini
Boar’s Head rare roast beef, thinly sliced served with a
horseradish crème fraiche on toasted crostini.
$22 dz

.Red Onion & Feta Tarts
Caramelized red onions and fresh thyme fill cups of puff
pastry topped with Feta cheese.
$18 dz

.Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato Crostini
Toasted crostini topped with goat cheese then covered with
our spicy sun dried tomato tapenade
$18 dz

.Onion, Thyme and Goat Cheese Tart
Petite pieces of puff pastry layered with thyme flavored sweet
onions and goat cheese, baked until golden brown.
$22 dz

.Melon or Asparagus Wrapped in Proscuitto
Bite-sized pieces of melon or blanched asparagus tips
wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma.
$22 dz

.Strawberries & Amaretto Mascarpone
Large fresh strawberries stuffed with
Amaretto infused mascarpone and finished
with shavings of Valrhona chocolate.
$28 dz
(seasonal – please check for availability)

.Mini Fruit Skewers
Bite-sized pieces of fresh fruit and seasonal berries
on mini skewers.
$19 dz

.Deviled Eggs
Old fashioned Deviled Eggs
Caper Scallion or
Kalamata Olive & Roasted Red Pepper
$10 dz

.Sliced Caprese Salad
Slices of Heirloom Tomatoes layered with fresh mozzarella
and basil leaves, then drizzled with olive oil and topped with
cracked pepper
$23 dz

.Shrimp Cocktail
Poached shrimp served with a home-made
spicy cocktail sauce.
$55 serves 8 ~ 10
$80 serves 12 ~ 14

   
Prices are subject to change without notice
48 hours advance notice needed for all catering orders
Additional charges apply for same day or next day orders

 

 
Hot Hors d’ Oeurves
Re-heating required
 

.Mini Crab Cakes
Individual crab cakes served with our house-made
Chipotle Aioli – a perfect combination.
$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
Rocky jr. boneless chicken breasts give these a
wonderful taste. Marinated and grilled. Served with our
house-made peanut sauce.
$23 dz

.Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Button mushrooms stuffed with a crab and vegetable filling
then roasted slightly to add an earthy flavor.
$24 dz

.Wild Mushroom Polenta Cakes
Sautéed wild mushrooms, shallots and thyme top
our Parmesan cheese polenta.
Served with marinara sauce.
$19 dz

.Artichoke Spinach Petite Purses **
Lite flaky phyllo dough
filled with Artichoke & Chicken stuffing
$20 dz

.Chicken Parmesan Sticks
Bite-sized pieces of Rocky jr. chicken, lightly coated in seasoned
bread crumb with Parmesan cheese.
Served with Olives’ marinara sauce.
$23 dz

.Portobello Mushroom Skewers
Marinated portobello mushrooms, grilled for a
smokey flavor and served with a
Gorgonzola dipping sauce.
$21 dz

.Proscuitto Wrapped Boccocini
Thin slices of Prosciutto di Parma wrapped around fresh
boccocini Mozzarella and baked until golden brown.
$23 dz

.Brie and Apricot Purses **
Small pieces of French Brie, apricot preserves and
arrugula baked in purses of puff pastry.
$20 dz

.Gorgonzola Mini Pockets **
Walnuts, gorgonzola and honey wrapped in pockets of puff
pastry and baked until golden brown.
$20 dz

.Mini Empanadas **
Choose chicken, beef or vegetable.
$19 dz

   
Items with ** following it, come in aluminum pans and require cooking.
These items can also be cooked and plattered - please specify when you
place your order !!
Prices are subject to change without notice
48 hours advance notice needed for all catering orders
Additional charges apply for same day or next day orders

 

Cheese Platters
 

.California Cheese Plate
Point Reyes bleu cheese, MT Tam Triple Cream, and Bravo
Farms Cheddar comes with crackers and fresh fruit.
$63 serves 10 ~ 12

.Taste of Spain
Pieces of Manchego, paprika goat cheese, Idiazábal and
Tetilla with traditional accompaniments of Marcona
almonds, quince and Matiz savory crackers.
$60 serves 6 ~ 8
$72 serves 10 ~ 12

.Great Goat Cheeses
Some people are drawn to the vibrant, tangy flavors
of goat cheese. This assortment has some of our favorites.
Capri Chèvre (paprika coated) from Spain,
Drunken Goat, (cured in red wine) and Monte Chèvre
with pepper served along with crackers and fruit.
$60 serves 6~ 8
$90 serves 10 ~ 12

.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.
$65

.Jeweled Brie
Raspberry-filled French Brie decorated with slices
of fresh fruit and served with crackers.
$65

.Custom Cheese Trays
Choose three, four or five cheeses from our wide
selection and we’ll finish it off with fresh fruit,
wine jelly or fruit paste.
3 cheese $45 serves 4 ~ 6
4 cheese $54 serves 6 ~ 8
5 cheese $65 serves 10 ~ 12

 
.Cracker & Crostini Tray
An assortment of crackers and bread to
accompany your cheese tray.
$15 serves 8 ~ 10
$22 serves 12 ~ 15
   
Prices are subject to change without notice
48 hours advance notice needed for all catering orders
Additional charges apply for same day or next day orders

 

Meat Platters
 

.Meat & Cheese Tray
Go beyond the ordinary deli tray with our Boar’s Head
“deli” tray – choose 3 meats and 2 cheeses from our three
flavors of turkey, two kinds of ham, roast beef, wine cured
salami, Mortadella or sweet Calabresse. Cheese - Monterey
Jack, white Cheddar, sharp Cheddar, Pepper Jack, imported
Swiss or sharp Provolone. Sliced for sandwiches and artfully
displayed with Dijon mustard and pesto mayonnaise.
$62 serves 8 ~ 10
$90 serves 12 ~ 15

.Italian Meat Tray
Meat lovers delight – this classic Italian meat tray includes
Prosciutto di Parma, Molinari Dry & Hot salami, Molinari
Finiocchiona (fennel) salami, Citterio Hot Cappicola,
Imported Soppresatta along with aged sharp Provolone –all
this accompanied by sweet peppers and pepperoncini.
$69 serves 8 ~ 10
$110 serves 12 ~ 15

.Sliced Beef Tenderloin
Rosemary and garlic-crusted beef tenderloin.
Perfect for lunch or dinner. Served room temperature,
sliced, along with a horseradish sauce and rolls.
$200 serves 14 ~ 16

.Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
We start by brining the turkey breast, then coat it
with fresh herbs and slow roast it until tender.
Served room temperaure, sliced, along with rolls
and a spicy mustard.
$65 serves 10 ~ 12

.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

 
Party Platters
   

.Fresh Vegetable Crudités
Served with an Herbed Ranch Dip.
$18 serves 8 ~ 10
$26 serves 15 ~ 18

.Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries
A beautiful selection of seasonal sliced fresh fruit
and berries. A wonderful addition to any
breakfast gathering.
$45 serves 12 ~ 18

.Olive Tray
An assortment of olives ranging from cheese stuffed to
marinated to cured– a little of them all! Includes our
signature Olive Tapenade.
$30 serves ~ many

.Spinach Artichoke Boule
A bowl made out of sourdough bread and filled with our
house made Spinach Artichoke Dip.
$26 serves 10 ~ 12

.Olives' Signature Dip Tray
Choose from…Olive Tapenade, Parmesan Dip or
Spicy Tomato Tapenade. Served with a toasted baguette.
$17 serves 10 ~ 12

.Bruschetta Platter
Toasted baguette with traditional tomato Bruschetta
$17 serves 10 ~ 12

.Olives Dip Tray
Our house-made onion dip along with Cheese Dip,
served with chips and slices of our pretzel bread.
$25 serves 8 ~ 10

.Antipasto Platter
For anyone who loves a great antipasto…
Prosciutto di Parma, Molinari Finiocchiona (fennel)
Salami, Molinari Hot Salami, marinated artichoke hearts,
roasted shallots, green and black cerignola olives, roasted
garlic cloves, balsamic marinated cippoline onions, Caprese
salad, roasted red peppers, sweet cherry peppers, and
Gardinare along with Olives signature Parmesan Dip.
Served with crostini.
$70 serves 8 ~ 10
$105 serves 10 ~ 12

.Mediterranean Platter
We start with hummus, both traditional and red
pepper, add dolmas, baba ganoush, greek salad, feta-stuffed
Kardula peppers, assorted olives, and roasted red peppers,
then finish it off with toasted pita wedges.
$56 serves 8 ~ 10
$75 serves 10 ~ 12

.Shrimp Cocktail
Poached shrimp served with our home-made
spicy cocktail sauce.
$55 serves 8 ~ 10
$80 serves 12 ~ 14

   
Prices are subject to change without notice
48 hours advance notice needed for all catering orders
Additional charges apply for same day or next day orders

 

Hot Entrees
Re-heating or cooking required

.Lasagna
Choose from Turkey Sausage, Traditional Beef,
Spinach or Cheese.
½ pan $65 serves 10 ~ 12
Full Pan $110 serves 20 ~ 22

Add these accompaniments to complete
your dinner party.

Mixed Green Salad $2 per person
Garlic Bread $1.50 per person

.Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Rocky jr. chicken, house-made Ranchero sauce and
Cheddar cheese are used to make this delicious casserole.
½ pan $58 serves 10 ~ 12
Full Pan $95 serves 20 ~ 22
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini tossed with our decadent Alfredo Sauce
and sliced chicken breast.
½ pan $58 serves 10 ~ 12
Full Pan $95 serves 20 ~ 22

.Roasted Pork Loin
We brine the loin 36 hours, then encrust it with an apricot
Dijon glaze and slow roast it to medium then
sliced for sandwiches.
Served with rolls and Honey Mustard.
$65 serves 12 ~ 14

.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.
$22 lb
Half Rib serves 6~8 people (approx 9lb)
Full Rib serves 10-14 people (approx 18lb)

.Baked Ziti
Just like Mom makes – Ziti, Ricotta cheese,Mozzarella
cheese and marinara baked until golden brown.
½ pan $52 serves 10 ~ 12
Full Pan $90 serves 20

.Pans of Penne Pasta
Marinara

½ pan $ 48 serves 10 ~ 12
Full Pan $85 serves 20 ~ 22
Alfredo Sauce
½ pan $65 serves 10 ~ 12
Full Pan $85 serves 20 ~ 22

.Macaroni & Cheese
Kid’s Style

Elbow macaroni mixed with 3 cheeses
and Alfredo sauce.
½ pan $48 serves 12 ~ 15 kids
Full Pan $75 serves 20 ~ 24 kids
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 $55 serves 10 ~ 12 adults
Full Pan $90 serves 20 ~ 22

.Classic Pot Roast
Olives home-made pot roast accompanied by turnips,
carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions.
Served in it’s natural jus.
1/2 pan $55 serves 8 ~ 10
Full Pan $98 serves 18 ~ 20

   
Prices are subject to change without notice
48 hours advance notice needed for all catering orders
Additional charges apply for same day or next day orders

 

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

.Chicken Milanese
Boneless chicken breast, lightly coated in panko (Japanese
bread crumbs) and napped 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 and oyster mushroom reduction.
Served with braised garlic spinach and roasted
fingerling potatoes flavored with Herbs de Provencal.
$14 per person

.Sweet Chili or Teriyaki Salmon
Roasted salmon topped with your choice of sweet chili sauce
or teriyaki sauce, served with scallion
jasmine rice and sesame-braised bok choy.
$18 per person

.Apricot Dijon Pork Loin
Slices of moist pork loin topped with an Apricot Dijon
sauce. Served with roasted red potatoes
and garlic broccoli.
$13 per person

.Beef Meatloaf Dinner
Our mini beef meatloaf, sliced and served with a classic
Hunter Sauce, mashed potatoes, and glazed carrots.
$10 per person

.Turkey Meatloaf Dinner
Slices of our turkey meatloaf that’s filled with
vegetables, roasted butternut squash
and green beans.
$10 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

.Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Grilled medium rare, then sliced and served with double
stuffed potatoes and a lightly dressed arugula salad.
$15 per person

.Roasted Half Chicken
Seasoned and rotisserie roasted half chickens served along
with baby fingerling potatoes and arrugula salad
topped with parmesan cheese.
$14 per person

   

**Minimum order 6 meals per selection**
These meals are served in hotel pans for easy re-heating and buffet style dinner.

Prices are subject to change without notice
48 hours advance notice needed for all catering orders
Additional charges apply for same day or next day orders

 

Boxed Lunch Meals
   
Boxed Lunches
Perfect for a picnic, concerts in the park, or a business lunch. Each lunch includes your choice of a small
bag of Kettle lite salt potato chips or Sweet Potato Corn Chips, fresh fruit and a home-made chocolate chip cookie.
Minimum order of 6 lunches

.Roast Beef Special $12
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 $12
A generous portion of Boar’s Head Mesquite Smoked Turkey, French Brie, pesto aioli, lettuce,
and tomatoes on a French roll.

.Ham & Swiss on Pretzel Roll (48 hour notice required) $12
Black Forest Ham, imported Swiss cheese, honey mustard, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes.

.Caprese $11
Fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes and basil leaves with our parmesan dip served on ciabatta.

.The Broadway $12
Boar’s Head Roasted Turkey Breast, Olives signature olive tapenade, slices of fresh Mozzarella and roasted red peppers on ciabatta.

.Spicy Combo – an Italian favorite $12
Three different spicy salamis start this sandwich off. We top it with imported Provolone, pepperoncini, red onions, tomatoes and lettuce, with olive oil, red wine vinegar and lite mayonnaise served on a ciabatta.

.Proscuitto di Parma $14
Simple but good – thinley sliced Prosciutto di Parma, fresh Mozzarella, olive oil and black pepper on ciabatta.

.Sonoma Chicken Salad (48 hour notice required) $13
Oven-roasted chicken breast, red grapes, celery and toasted pecans in our poppy seed dressing, with lettuce served on squaw bread.


 
Signature Salads
Each boxed lunch includes a salad, crusty roll, butter, and a home-made chocolate chip cookie.
(minimum order 6 lunches)

.Caesar $10
Crisp romaine, shaved Parmesano Reggiano, croutons and our-house made Caesar dressing.
With grilled chicken breast $14

.Salad Double-Take $11
Sonoma chicken salad – chicken breast, red grapes, celery, toasted pecans in a poppy seed dressing served alongside our classic House Salad – mixed greens, tomatoes, cranberries, croutons and balsamic dressing

.Caprese $10
Sliced of fresh Mozzarella layered between tomatoes and basil served over mixed greens.
Served with Balsamic dressing.

.Chinese Chicken Salad $13
Marinated chicken breast, shredded red cabbage, crisp romaine & iceberg lettuce, carrots, almonds, green onions, cilantro and sesame seeds with our house-made salad dressing.

 

Everything Sandwich...

.Artisan 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
We’ll take a baguette and make it into one of the
following sandwiches, cut it into petite sandwiches and artfully
display them for your guests to enjoy

Choose from:

  • 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.

$25 per baguette sandwich

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

Choose from:

  • Roast Turkey & Provolone with pesto aioli
    on French roll.
  • Ham & Swiss with honey mustard on pretzel roll.
  • Roast Beef & Cheddar with horseradish on French roll.
  • Caprese on an olive roll.
  • Cheddar & Chutney on Brioche.

$2.50 per sandwich
(minimum order 1 dozen per flavor)

Finish off your lunch with one of these

.Side Salads
Potato Salad $6..49lb
Cabbage Crunch $6.99lb
Curried Macaroni $6.49lb
Tailgate Coleslaw $.599lb
California Pasta Salad $7.49lb
House Green Salad $2 per person
Fresh Fruit Tossed Salad $6.99lb
Mediterranean Orzo $8.99lb

 
.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, or chicken salad.
$ 1.50 each
(minimum order 2 dz per flavor)
 
Prices are subject to change without notice
48 hours advance notice needed for all catering orders
Additional charges apply for same day or next day orders

 

Breakfast Offerings…

.Pastry Basket
Baked fresh daily, our platter offers an assortment of
petite Danish, muffins, scones and classic croissants.
$26 serves 8 ~ 10 (16 pieces)
$42 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

.Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries
A beautiful selection of seasonal sliced fresh fruit
and berries. A wonderful addition to any
breakfast gathering.
$45 serves 12 ~ 18

.Coffee
Fresh brewed Illy coffee with everything you
need to sweeten, stir and serve (96oz of coffee)
$12 serves 6-8

.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.
$90 serves 12 ~ 14

.Wake-Me Up Breakfast Box
Breakfast includes your choice of orange juice or
apple juice, sliced fruit,and a muffin, scone or croissant.
$9
(minimum order 6 boxes)

Dessert Platters

.Cookie Tray
A selection of Olives home baked cookies –
we include a some of each:
Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter,
pecan shortbread and ginger spice.
$20 serves 10 ~ 12 (30 cookies)
$38 serves 20 ~ 22 (60 cookies)

.Piece of Cake
A sliced assortment of cakes made in Olives' own kitchen:
Carrot Cake, Chocolate Cake, and Gingerbread.
$38 serves 8 ~ 12 (8 slices)
$60 serves 14 ~ 18 (14 slices)

.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.

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