Signature Experiences

Not a Caterer.
An Experience Maker.

Every station, every bar, every table — designed to become the moment your guests talk about for years. Mix and match or let us design the full evening.

Seafood & Coastal
Oyster Bar
Raw Bar
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Oyster Bar

Fresh-shucked to order, served on ice.

Live oyster shucking at your event — fresh, briny, and theatrical. Served on crushed ice with mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon, and all the trimmings. A showstopper from the moment guests arrive.

Poke Bar
Fresh & Coastal
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Poke Bar

Build-your-own bowls with the freshest catch.

A vibrant poke station featuring sushi-grade tuna, salmon, and yellowtail over seasoned rice or greens. Guests build their own bowls with house-made sauces, fresh toppings, and premium add-ons. Fresh, beautiful, and endlessly customizable.

Ceviche Station
Bright & Coastal
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Ceviche Station

Bright, citrus-cured seafood made to order.

Fresh fish and shrimp cured in house-made citrus leche de tigre, served with crispy tostadas, avocado, and micro herbs. Each bowl is assembled live — vibrant, light, and impossibly fresh. A coastal California signature.

Sushi Station
Refined & Theatrical
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Sushi Station

Live sushi rolling — a chef's performance.

A live sushi station with a skilled chef rolling nigiri, maki, and specialty rolls to order. Sushi-grade fish, seasoned rice, and premium garnishes — served as guests watch the craft unfold in real time. Elegant, theatrical, unforgettable.

Fire & Grill
Steak Grill
Bold & Theatrical
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Steak Grill

Churrasco-style steak dinner — fire and indulgence.

A full steak experience with meats cooked over open flame. Tomahawk, T-Bone, Ribeye, Chicken, and more — served with traditional sides and chimichurri. Pure theater. Pure flavor.

Wood Fired Pizza
Rustic Artisan
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Wood Fired Pizza

Artisan pies kissed by live fire.

A mobile wood-fired oven brought directly to your venue. Dough stretched by hand, topped with premium ingredients, and fired at 900°F for a perfectly blistered crust. Guests choose their toppings. The results are unforgettable.

Smash Burger Station
Classic American
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Smash Burger Station

Classic diner smash burgers, made live.

A live flat-top griddle station where fresh beef patties are smashed to crispy-edged perfection. Served on toasted brioche with house sauce, pickles, and all the fixings. Simple. Perfect. Addictive.

Latin & International
Trompo Taqueria
Bold & Festive
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Trompo Taqueria

An 80's-style al pastor experience.

Authentic trompo — a vertical spit of marinated pork spinning over open flame, shaved to order into handmade tortillas. Topped with pineapple, cilantro, onion, and house salsas. This is not just food. It is a performance.

Handmade Tortilla Station
Authentic & Warm
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Handmade Tortilla Station

Fresh masa pressed and cooked before your eyes.

A live tortilla station where fresh masa is hand-pressed and cooked on a comal right in front of your guests. Served warm with butter, salsa, or as the base for your taco experience.

Grazing & Sharing
Charcuterie Table
Elegant Abundance
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Charcuterie Table

Full and half grazing tables — a feast for the eyes.

Lavishly styled full or half grazing tables featuring imported cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, artisan crackers, honeycomb, nuts, and house-made spreads. A centerpiece that guests graze on all evening.

Comfort Classics
Classic Hot Dog Cart
Nostalgic Fun
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Classic Hot Dog Cart

A nostalgic, crowd-pleasing classic.

A beautifully restored vintage-style hot dog cart serving premium all-beef dogs with a full toppings bar. Mustard, relish, kraut, chili, cheese — the works. Nostalgic, fun, and always a hit.

The Bars
Mini Bar
Sophisticated
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Mini Bar

A curated custom cocktail experience.

A beautifully styled custom mini bar with curated spirits, house-made mixers, fresh garnishes, and a skilled bartender. From classic cocktails to signature creations built around your event theme.

Espresso Bar
Artisan Craft
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Espresso Bar

Craft espresso and latte art, brewed to order.

A full barista setup with commercial espresso equipment. Lattes, cappuccinos, cortados, and cold brew — each one made to order with latte art. The perfect mid-event or late-night station.

Boba Bar
Playful & Fun
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Boba Bar

Handcrafted bubble teas in every flavor.

Made-to-order boba teas with real tapioca pearls, house-made syrups, and fresh milk teas. Customizable flavors and toppings — a crowd-pleaser for every age.

Juice Bar
Fresh & Vibrant
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Juice Bar

Acai bowls and fresh-pressed juices.

A vibrant wellness station featuring made-to-order acai bowls loaded with fresh toppings and cold-pressed juices in seasonal flavors. Beautiful, nourishing, and Instagram-worthy.

Sweet Finish
Dessert Table
Sweet Elegance
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Dessert Table

A lavish spread of handcrafted sweets.

A beautifully curated dessert table featuring mini cakes, macarons, tarts, truffles, and seasonal confections — all styled to match your event aesthetic. The perfect sweet finale to an unforgettable evening.

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Build Your Perfect Evening.

Mix and match experiences or let us design the full event. Every detail handled.

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