Ludy's Catering
Full-Service Catering Menu
Appetizers
Cheese, Cracker & Grape Platter
Assortment of fine California cheeses, artisan crackers and seasonal grapes.
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter
Assorted fresh fruit beautifully arranged on a platter.
Assorted Vegetable Platter
Fresh seasonal vegetables with homemade ranch dipping sauce.
Traditional Anti Pasto Platter
Assorted meats, cheeses and marinated vegetables.
Chilled Prawn Platter
Chilled large prawns served with cocktail sauce and sliced lemons.
Prosciutto e Melone Skewers
Cantaloupe and honeydew balls with aged prosciutto — the quintessential Italian appetizer.
Fresh Fruit Skewers
Seasonal fresh fruit skewers.
Chicken Satay
Marinated chicken skewers served with peanut sauce, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Fresh mushroom caps stuffed with seasoned cheese.
Fruit Kabobs
Seasonal cubed fruit on a skewer.
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Cubed Roma tomatoes with fresh basil on a toasted sourdough baguette.
Salmon Crostini
Smoked salmon on a toasted crostini topped with crème fraîche and fresh dill sprig.
Tri-Tip Crostini
Famous smoked tri-tip thinly sliced & topped with homemade creamy horseradish sauce on a toasted crostini.
Teriyaki Meatballs
Juicy all-beef meatballs dunked in tangy teriyaki sauce.
Wings
BBQ wings or hot wings.
Beef Kabobs
Marinated beef and vegetable skewers grilled to perfection.
Pulled Pork Sliders
Pulled pork on mini slider buns topped with homemade coleslaw.
Pulled Chicken Sliders
Pulled chicken in signature BBQ sauce on mini slider buns.
Tri-Tip Slider
Smoked tri-tip thinly sliced topped with homemade creamy horseradish sauce on a mini slider bun.
Caprese Skewers
Tomato, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella balls skewered and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Salami & Cheese Skewers
Salami flowerets, cheddar, Monterey Jack & fresh basil on a skewer.
Tuna Tartar
Ahi tuna in a cucumber cup topped with sesame seeds and chives.
BBQ Menu
All combinations include your choice of two entrées, two side dishes, and dinner rolls & butter. Cornbread muffins or garlic bread can be added for an additional price.
Smoked Tri-Tip & Chicken Marsala
Generous slices of slow-smoked Ludy's tri-tip alongside boneless chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce.
Smoked Tri-Tip & BBQ Chicken
Generous slices of slow-smoked Ludy's tri-tip alongside tender slow-smoked BBQ chicken.
Pork Ribs & BBQ Chicken
Thick, juicy tender pork ribs slow smoked in Ludy's famous BBQ sauce alongside slow-smoked BBQ chicken.
Baby Back Pork Ribs & Basil Chicken
Tender, slow-smoked baby back ribs in Ludy's famous BBQ sauce alongside boneless chicken breast topped with basil alfredo sauce, sundried tomatoes and asparagus tips.
Louisiana Hot Links & Mac n' Cheese
Spicy Louisiana sausage halves topped with Ludy's famous BBQ sauce and homemade macaroni n' cheese.
Smoked BBQ Beef Brisket & Mac n' Cheese
Generous slices of slow-smoked brisket with Ludy's famous BBQ sauce and homemade macaroni n' cheese.
Pulled Pork & Pulled Chicken
Smoked pork and chicken expertly pulled and combined with Ludy's homemade BBQ sauce. Eat separately or make a sandwich on dinner rolls!
Italian Menu
Suggested Combinations
Chicken Marsala & Three-Cheese Tortellini
Boneless chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce, served with ricotta, Parmesan and Roman cheese–stuffed tortellini in creamy alfredo sauce.
Beef Brisket & Chicken Piccata
Grilled boneless chicken breast topped with a lemon caper sauce, paired with slices of Ludy's slow-smoked brisket.
Chicken Penne Pesto & Vegetable Lasagna
Penne pasta al dente with grilled chicken in pesto sauce, alongside vegetarian lasagna with broccoli, shredded carrots, mushrooms, cheese, marinara and alfredo sauces.
Additional Pasta Selections
Mac n' Cheese Bake
Mini shell pasta cooked with a creamy blend of cheese and baked to perfection.
Pasta Alfredo
Tri-colored bowtie pasta in creamy alfredo sauce topped with chopped tomatoes, basil and fresh ground peppers. With or without chicken.
Pasta Primavera
Penne pasta with squash, red bell peppers and broccoli in a cheesy alfredo sauce.
VegetarianPasta Marinara
Penne pasta with olives, artichoke hearts, carrots and broccoli in savory house-made marinara sauce.
VeganVegetable Lasagna
Layers of sheet pasta, broccoli, shredded carrots, mushrooms, cheese and house-made marinara and alfredo sauce.
VegetarianBeef Lasagna
Hearty beef lasagna with Ludy's private recipe marinara, mushrooms, ground beef and mounds of mozzarella and Parmesan.
Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with your choice of beef, chicken or cheese with marinara, alfredo or basil alfredo sauce.
Penne Pesto
Penne pasta al dente tossed in pesto alfredo sauce with sundried tomatoes and asparagus pieces. With or without chicken.
Three-Cheese Tortellini
Tortellini stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan and Roman cheeses in creamy alfredo sauce topped with chopped tomato and shredded Parmesan.
Breakfast & Brunch
All entrées include country potatoes, fresh seasonal fruit salad, and assorted pastries or bagels & cream cheese.
Scrambled Eggs
Fresh eggs scrambled accompanied with bacon & sausage.
Biscuits & Country Sausage Gravy
Homemade jumbo buttermilk biscuits topped with homemade creamy country sausage gravy.
Breakfast Wraps
Soft flour tortillas filled with eggs, sausage, country style potatoes and cheese topped with fresh salsa.
Veggie Quiche Florentine
Homemade quiche with eggs, cream, fresh spinach, herbs and Gruyère cheese, baked in an individual pastry shell.
VegetarianQuiche Lorraine
Homemade quiche with eggs, cream, and bacon or ham, baked in an individual pastry shell.
Scrambled Eggs Benedict
Toasted English muffin topped with scrambled egg and Canadian bacon with homemade hollandaise sauce.
Croissant BLT
Fresh croissant filled with honey cured bacon, fresh lettuce and sliced tomato.
Oatmeal
Creamy hot oatmeal served with cream and topped with fresh fruit.
Continental Breakfast
Assorted bagels and cream cheese, assorted pastries, coffee & orange juice.
Wedding & Fine Dining
Suggested Combinations
Prime Rib & Basil Chicken
USDA Choice prime rib slow cooked and hand carved on-site, with grilled chicken breast topped with asparagus and sundried tomatoes in basil-alfredo sauce.
+$10.00/ppSmoked Tri-Tip & Chicken Marsala
Slow-smoked Ludy's tri-tip carved on site alongside boneless chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce.
BBQ Brisket & Chicken Piccata
Grilled boneless breast with lemon caper sauce, paired with slices of Ludy's most tender smoked brisket.
Additional Entrées
Teriyaki Rib Eye
Well marbled rib-eye steak marinated in house teriyaki sauce.
+$5.00/ppBroiled Salmon
Broiled salmon filets served with house-made dill sauce.
Rack of Lamb
Roasted rack of lamb finished on the barbecue with fresh rosemary, served with mint jelly.
+$5.00/ppStuffed Portobello Mushroom
Roasted giant portobello mushroom stuffed with tri-colored bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash and savory seasoning.
VegetarianStuffed Pork Tenderloin
Butterflied pork tenderloin stuffed with spinach, cheese and savory herbs, seared and roasted to perfection.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Tenderized thin chicken breast wrapped around Gruyère cheese and ham, breaded and baked with creamy Dijon mustard sauce.
Mexican Menu
All combinations include Mexican rice, refried beans and corn tortillas unless otherwise noted.
Suggested Combinations
Yucatan Chicken & Carne Asada
Boneless marinated chicken thigh with a unique Chile Yucatan sauce, alongside thinly cut marinated flank steak grilled with green onion and lime.
Carnitas & Chicken Mole
Shredded seasoned pork shoulder with pico de gallo and house-made salsa, alongside boneless chicken breast topped with house-made mole sauce.
Additional Entrées
Chile Verde
Tender braised pork in tomatillo and green chili sauce with cilantro. Served with warm flour tortillas.
Enchilada Casserole
Layered corn tortillas, seasoned beef, chicken or beans, and enchilada sauce topped with cheese and baked to perfection.
Fajita & Taco Bars
Fajita Bar
Choose two: beef, chicken, shrimp (+$2.00/person) or vegetarian. Prepared with bell peppers, onions and secret spices. Includes salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese and guacamole with standard combination sides.
Taco Bar
Your choice of carne asada, chicken, or taco de puerco with corn tortillas. Toppings include fresh pico de gallo, chopped onion, lime and cilantro.
Chips & Salsa
Homemade tortilla chips with green and red salsa.
Guacamole & Chips
Homemade tortilla chips with fresh guacamole.
Box Lunch
All boxed lunches include a sandwich or specialty salad. Sandwiches served on your choice of bread with lettuce and tomato, plus cold pasta salad and/or chips and a homemade cookie.
Sandwich Options
- Tri-Tip — Smoked tri-tip thinly sliced
- Turkey — Roasted turkey breast
- Chicken — Boneless chicken breast grilled and sliced
- Ham & Cheese — Black Forest ham with cheddar, Swiss or Monterey Jack
- Italian Salami — Traditional Italian salami thinly sliced
- Vegetarian — Grilled seasoned marinated vegetables
Bread Choices
- White · Sourdough · Whole Wheat · Soft French Roll
Salad Options
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce with croutons and grated Parmesan, served with creamy Caesar dressing. With or without chicken.
Tri-Tip Salad
Fresh greens topped with cucumbers, shaved carrots, grape tomatoes, baby corn, croutons and five ounces of Ludy's signature tri-tip. Choice of Italian or ranch dressing.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Fresh greens with cucumbers, shaved carrots, grape tomatoes, baby corn, crispy tortilla strips, pico de gallo and five ounces of southwest grilled chicken. House-made southwest dressing.
BBQ Chicken Salad
Fresh greens with cucumbers, shaved carrots, grape tomatoes, baby corn, croutons and five ounces of grilled chicken with Ludy's signature BBQ sauce. Choice of Italian, ranch or BBQ dressing.
Kid's Menu (Under 12)
- Choice of PB&J, salami or bologna sandwich on white bread served with fresh fruit salad or chips and a homemade cookie.
Side Dishes
Salads
Garden Green Salad
Crisp fresh greens with cucumbers, tomatoes and croutons. Served with ranch and Italian dressings.
Spring Mix Salad
Fresh spring greens with feta cheese, cranberries, cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine in house-made Caesar dressing with croutons and grated Parmesan.
Add Chicken +$2.00/ppFruit Salad
Fresh seasonal fruit — honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple, strawberries and grapes.
Cole Slaw
Award-winning combination of green cabbage, shredded carrots, golden California raisins and house-made slaw dressing.
Cold Tortellini Salad
Cheese tortellini al dente with pesto, chilled and tossed with onions, peppers and Parmesan.
Cold Pasta Salad
Tri-colored rotini with chopped bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli and Italian dressing.
Potato Salad
Diced red potatoes, olives and celery with pickle relish, mayonnaise, mustard and seven spices. From scratch.
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli florets, red onion, craisins, sunflower seeds, optional bacon in a creamy slaw dressing.
Vegetables
Green Beans
Steamed fresh green beans sautéed with onions and mushrooms, drizzled with garlic butter.
Grilled Vegetables
Seasonal garden-fresh vegetables grilled with olive oil and finished with balsamic glaze.
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables
Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots steamed and lightly dressed in garlic butter.
Grilled Asparagus
Spears of grilled asparagus topped with garlic butter. Seasonal.
Corn on the Cob
Half cobs of fresh sweet corn cooked to perfection. Seasonal.
Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
Baby carrots steamed al dente and covered in homemade honey glaze.
Starches
Mac n' Cheese Bake
Mini shell pasta with a creamy blend of cheeses.
Scalloped Potatoes
Sliced red potatoes with house-made alfredo sauce, three-cheese blend and toasted buttered breadcrumbs.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Whipped potatoes infused with fresh garlic, cream and salted butter.
Steamed Red Potatoes
Steamed baby red potatoes served with herb garlic butter.
Roasted Tri-Colored Potatoes
Peruvian purple, Yukon and new potatoes roasted in olive oil, Italian seasonings and garlic.
BBQ Beans
Pinto, kidney and black beans with caramelized onions, chopped pork shoulder and Ludy's signature BBQ sauce.
Vegetarian & Vegan
Pasta Alfredo
Tri-colored bowtie pasta in creamy alfredo sauce with chopped tomatoes, basil and fresh ground peppers.
VegetarianPasta Primavera
Penne pasta with squash, red bell peppers and broccoli in a cheesy alfredo sauce.
VegetarianPasta Marinara
Penne pasta with olives, artichoke hearts, carrots and broccoli in savory house-made marinara sauce.
VeganVegetable Lasagna
Layers of sheet pasta, broccoli, shredded carrots, mushrooms, cheese and house-made marinara and alfredo sauce.
VegetarianEggplant Parmesan
Tender eggplant coated in fresh breadcrumbs, layered with melted cheese and rich marinara sauce.
VegetarianStuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushroom stuffed with minced tri-colored bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash and savory seasoning.
VeganStuffed Bell Pepper
Bell pepper stuffed with quinoa, black beans, corn, chopped tomato, avocado and cilantro.
VeganVeggie Burger
Grilled garden burger served on a brioche bun with lettuce & tomato.
VegetarianThree-Cheese Tortellini
Three cheese tortellini in creamy alfredo sauce topped with shredded Parmesan and chopped tomatoes.
VegetarianVegetarian BBQ Beans
Pinto, kidney and black beans with caramelized onions and Ludy's signature BBQ sauce.
Vegan