Cooking is a true art and requires a lot of measuring to get a recipe just right. Whether you are a sous chef, a home chef or a world-renowned chef, you’ll want to have these 20 essential cooking charts, measurements, conversions & equivalents in your back pocket. 

We hope you enjoy our resource guide! Save this for future cooking, and when you need help & are ready to host with the pros, contact us for professional catering services!

How to Half a Recipe

• 1 cup halved is ½ cup
• ¾ cup halved is 6 tablespoons
• 2/3 cups halved is 1/3 cup
• ½ cup halved is ¼ cup
• 1/3 cup halved is 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
• ¼ cup halved is 2 tablespoons
• 1 tablespoon halved is 1 ½ teaspoon
• 1 teaspoon halved is ½ teaspoon
• ½ teaspoon halved is ¼ teaspoon

Veggie Cooking

Tips for steaming vegetables:

• Asparagus 8-10 minutes
• Brussels Sprouts 8-10 minutes
• Broccoli 5-6 minutes
• Cabbage 5-8 minutes
• Cauliflower 3-5 minutes
• Sliced carrots 4-5 minutes
• Corn on the cob 4-7 minutes
• Mushrooms 4-5 minutes
• Potatoes 10-12 minutes

Mass & Volume Equivalents

• 16 ounces = 1 pound
• 1 lb of all purpose flour = 4 cups
• 1 lb butter = 2 cups
• 1  lb granulated sugar = 2 ¼ cups
• 1 lb cornstarch = 3 ¼ cups
• 1 lb honey = 1 1/3 cups

Vegan Egg Substitutions

These can be substituted for one egg:

• ½ banana mashed
• 2 tbs peanut butter
• ¼ applesauce
• 2 tbs baking powder + 2 tbs water + 1 tbs oil

Meat Cooking Temperatures

Beef

• Rare 120 degrees – 125 degrees
• Medium-rare 130 degrees – 135 degrees
• Medium 140 degrees – 145 degrees
• Medium-well 150 degrees – 155 degrees
• Well done 160 degrees+

Poultry

• Chicken & Turkey 165 degrees – 175 degrees

Pork

• 150 degrees

Best Apples for Baking

• McIntosh
• Braeburn
• Rome Beauty
• Granny Smith

How to Stack a Smoothie in the Blender

• First: Liquids
• Second: Solids
• Third: Frozen
• Fourth: Greens

What to Refrigerate or Keep at Room Temperature

Refrigerate

• Beans
• Berries
• Apples
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Celery
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Jalapenos
• Leafy Greens
• Zucchini
• Eggplant

Room Temperature

• Avocados
• Bananas
• Apricots
• Citrus
• Garlic
• Kiwi
• Melons
• Onions
• Pears
• Peaches
• Pineapple
• Potatoes

Tablespoons to grams

• 1 tablespoon salt = 20 g
• 1 tablespoon flour = 10 g
• 1 tablespoon rice = 15 g
• 1 tablespoon grated cheese = 8 g
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder = 7 g
• 1 tablespoon butter = 15 g
• 1 tablespoon honey = 10 g
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar = 15 g
• 1 tablespoon sifted icing sugar = 8 g
• 1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs = 12 g
• 1 tablespoon oil = 14 g

Types of Cuts

• Batonnet ~ 1/2”x1/2”x3”
• Medium Dice ~ ½”x1/2”x1/2”
• Allumette ~ ¼”x1/4”x2”
• Small Dice ~ ¼”x1/4”x1/4”
• Julienne ~ 1/8”x1/8”x2”
• Brunoise ~ 1/8”x1/8”x1/8”

Flavors

• Alkalize: Celery, Kale, Cucumber, Red Pepper, Spinach
• Healing Herbs: Mint, Watercress, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill
• Sweeten: Apples, Pears, Beets, Carrots
• Detox: Lemon, Broccoli, Dandelion, Garlic

Freezer Storage Times

Meat

• Steaks: 6-12 months
• Chops: 4-6 months
• Joints: 9-12 months
• Mince: 3-4 months
• Bacon: 1 month
• Sausages: 1-2 months
• Soups: 4 months
• Stock: 4-6 months
• Stews: 4-6 months

Poultry

• Whole: 1 month
• Part: 6-9 months
• Eggs (not in shell): 9 months

Fish

• Lean: 6 months
• Oily: 2-3 months
• Breaded: 4-6 months
• Cooked: 4-6 months
• Smoked: 2 months
• Seafood: 2 months

Dairy

• Ice cream: 2 months
• Yogurt: 1-2 months
• Butter: 2 months
• Margarine: 12 months
• Yogurt: 1-2 months

Basic Foods

• Pizza: 1-2 months
• Veggies: 8 months
• Fruit 12 months
• Rice: 6 months
• Flour: 12 months
• Bread: 3 months
• Herbs: 12+ months
• Spices: 12+ months
• Nuts: 9-12 months

10 Essential Cooking Tips You Should Know

1. Don’t overcrowd your pan
2. Let red meat sit before cutting it
3. Keep spices in a cool, dark spot
4. Shut the stove off before your eggs are done
5. Chop herbs with salt
6. Use pasta water to create sauce for your pasta
7. Always keep essentials handy (milk, butter, eggs, etc.)
8. Add salt to water to make it boil faster
9. Keep the root of an onion intact to assist with slicing
10. Wrap vegetables loosely in a dry paper towel and place them in a re-sealable plastic bag to keep them fresh longer.

Made by Meg Catering is the premier Los Angeles caterer. Contact us today to discuss the menu for your next event! Keep an eye out for our next blog post for more essential cooking tips and tricks! 

We want every single guest who attends your event to leave feeling full and satisfied with the dishes we present. Made by Meg Catering will accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions for all of your guests and ensures your menu is truly tailored to all of your guests. Our job is to create the ideal menu and in doing so, we have perfected how to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions at any and all events. 

Tip: Ask Guests

The simplest way to determine which special items need to be ordered for guests is by asking them. When the client sends out the invitations to the event, have them include a section asking about any and all allergies and dietary restrictions. This information can help ensure that each guest is taken care of.

We Know What To Expect

It’s important to know what each food allergy and dietary restriction entails. Here are a few of the most common food allergies and how to accommodate them.

Nut allergy

This is one of the most common food allergies and any and all nuts are included, so you will need to omit any nut products in the dishes and any cooking supplies. This can even go as far as refraining from using peanut oil and substituting it with other cooking oil for your item. Severity of this allergy can be anything from mild to severe, so it is best to remove all nuts from the menu. 

Gluten Free/Gluten Allergy

Gluten allergies and preferences have become increasingly more popular in recent years, so many catering companies have begun to implement this into their menus.

Gluten is a wheat protein commonly found in bread products along with many other food products such as soy sauce. Ensure that you have plenty of gluten free options for guests to choose from so that they can enjoy their meal. 

Made by Meg Catering includes a variety of gluten free options, including all of our entrée items along with: 

• Basil-Crusted Filet Mignon with Shallot Marmalade
• Asian Short Ribs stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
• Bacon wrapped Shishito Peppers stuffed with Manchego cheese
• Dry Rub Herb crust Lamb Lollipops
• Fennel glazed Duck with Grappa Cherries & Polenta
• Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Chipotle Aioli
• Truffle Parmesan & Parsley Shoestring Fries
• Rock Shrimp Ceviche in Corn Tortilla Cups
• Alaskan Salmon Con t with Wasabi Creme Fraiche on Crispy Potato
• Teriyaki Marinated Sirloin on Forbidden Black Rice & Scallions
• Cold grilled Beef with crunchy Asian matchstick salad with Honey Spice Vinaigrette
• Twice baked Potato Soup Shooters with crispy Bacon & Scallion garnish California
• Tomato Bisque shooter & Micro Basil garnish
• Roasted Rosemary & Garlic Fingerling Potatoes Green Jasmin Rice
• Tahitian Vanilla Bean infused Sweet Potato Puree
• Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries

Vegetarian/Vegan

Made by Meg’s menu offers plenty of scrumptious vegetarian and vegan entrees and dishes for guests who do not eat meat including:

• Eggplant, Parmesan & Pistachio Pizzettas
• Brie & White Chocolate Pillows (Made by Meg Original & Fan Favorite!) Mac n’ Cheese Poppers
• Butternut Squash fried Ravioli, Buffala Ricotta with Butter fried Sage Grilled Parmesan Polenta squares with wild Mushroom Rosemary Ragu Mini triple Cheese grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Roasted Beet Goat cheese puree Crostini with Pea tendrils
• Creamy Goat Cheese fried Polenta boxes with fresh Cherries, Marcona Almonds & Meyer Lemon Zest
• Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Chipotle Aioli
• Truffle Parmesan & Parsley Shoestring Fries
• Crostini with Goat Cheese, Strawberries, & Balsamic Crème
• California Bruschetta with Cherry Tomato Relish, fresh Basil & house toasted Crostini Cocktail Corn Cakes with Mango Salsa
• Seasonal Vegetable Quinoa Salad in Tasting Cup
• Cauliflower Steak with Tahini Sauce, Chickpeas, Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Root Vegetable Gratin with Smoked Mozzarella
• Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Sage Butter
• Stuffed Portobello Mushroom with Spinach, Farro & Pine Nuts
• Spaghetti Squash with Grilled Sweet Peppers, Orange & Spring Onion Sauce Cherry Tomato 6-inch Tart with fresh Mozzarella & Basil
• Pumpkin Ricotta Lasagna with fresh Basil
• White Cheddar, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

All of the salads on the menu are also vegetarian.

How we accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions for every one of your guests

We want each guest to enjoy the event and the food we serve, which is why we clearly label all food and all of the dietary and allergic restrictions that each dish may have. 

Contact us today to get started on crafting the perfect menu for your next event.

One of the greatest experiences in life is getting together with friends and family to celebrate – the menu is the last thing you should be worrying about for your party. The staff at Made by Meg wants every event you host to be stunningly perfect in every aspect, which is why are always attentive to your specific directions and wants for the party. We are here to help make your party start off with a bang with our spectacular appetizers that will be sure to satisfy the palates of every single attendee.

Made by Meg provides exceptional catering services for parties throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, including Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Malibu, Venice Beach, Marina Del Rey, Bel Air, and Long Beach.

Let Us Kick-Start Your Small Party

Made by Meg’s corporate catering services include a beautiful menu design, caring and attentive staff, and varying styles that will accommodate any small party. We offer several different formats for your event: Plated Sit-Down Dinners, Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktail Hour, Tasting Menus, Buffets and Dessert Tables. As your premier Los Angeles caterer, we go above and beyond to please our clients and to ensure their parties are memorable with food that they will be craving for years to come.

Our Top 6 Appetizer Recommendations for Catering Your Intimate Gathering

We love all of our appetizers, but there are a few featured options we think would work exceptionally well for a small gathering or party. We’ve hand-picked this list of six appetizers perfect for your small party that we know you and all of your party guests will enjoy:

1. Mini Sirloin sliders with aged White Cheddar, caramelized Onions & Garlic Aioli
2. Ahi Tuna Poke Tacos with Eel Sauce and Haas Avocado Guacamole
3. Chicken & Waffle Sliders with Truffle Honey
4. Coconut Curry Shrimp topped with Apricot Sweet Chile Sauce
5. Sliced Flatbreads, such as our Pear & Arugula Flatbread or Waldorf Flatbread
6. Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower with House-made Vegan Ranch Cream Cheese

   
     

Other Appetizer Options

Our menu also boasts an impressive arrangement of fresh salads for an appetizer or starter course. We carefully select the ingredients and include only the freshest fruits and vegetables. This is an ideal appetizer for a sit-down dinner party and will be sure to lead the way into a fabulous main course. A few of our salad options include:

• Strawberry Fields Salad: Fresh Strawberries, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts with Mixed Greens & Balsamic Dressing
• Meg’s Waldorf: Fresh Grapes, Gorgonzola Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Crunchy Celery over Mixed Greens, Reduced Balsamic Vinegar Crème
• Ripe Cantaloupe, Feta Cheese, Candied Pumpkin Seeds & Fresh Mint over Hearts of Romaine Meyer Lemon Zest Vinaigrette

Check out our full menu here.

Ready for a Taste?

Is your mouth watering? Schedule a tasting with us to try out our appetizers. Tastings are held at our Torrance tasting rooms & main kitchen and are about one hour in duration and priced for 2 guests, and additional guests can be added for an additional fee. Tastings typically consist of four hors d’oeuvres, one salad, two main proteins and two side dishes.

Let’s Get the Party Started

Our clients are not just clients – we become immersed in every detail of your event to ensure that it is stress free and enjoyable for you and your friends and family. We meet with you to help you choose the best menu, starting with the appetizers, for your party and we make sure that every single dish is perfect before it is served to your guests.

Whether you choose to offer your party guests these 6 appetizer menu items or anything else on the menu, we know you will be satisfied with both the food and the service our staff provides. We are always ready to help you in any way we to make sure that your small party is absolutely perfect, with an exceptional menu and plenty of appetizers to start the night off right.

Feel free to contact us to set up a catering consultation to discuss your menu items. As your premier Los Angeles caterer, we are the experts in planning gatherings for both small and large parties! Be sure to check our press and media page for photos of events we have catered. We look forward to making your next exciting get together a huge hit with your friends, family and loved ones!

We want your holiday party to be an event that you and your staff will love and enjoy to kick off the holiday season. The staff at Made by Meg wants every holiday event you host to be absolutely perfect and full of holiday cheer, which is why are always there to attend to your specific wants and needs for the party. We are here to help make your holiday menu delicious with food that will be sure to satisfy the tastes of every single person who attends the holiday party.

Made by Meg provides exceptional catering services for a holiday party throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, including Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Marina Del Rey, Bel Air and Long Beach.

Our holiday party catering services include a spectacular menu design, a staff of caring experts and varying styles that will accommodate any type of holiday event. We offer several different formats for your holiday party: Plated Sit-Down Dinners, Passed Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktail Hour, Tasting Menus, Buffets and Dessert Tables. As your premier Los Angeles holiday party caterer, we go above and beyond to please our clients.

Top 12 Menu Ideas For Your Next Holiday Party

While we love every item on our menu, there are a few featured items we think would work exceptionally well for your holiday party. We’ve hand picked this list of the top 12 menu items for a holiday party event that we know you and your guests would love to indulge in:

Beverages:

Full Bar Set-Up (perfect for hosts who are providing their own alcohol): Ice, Bar Fruit, 6 Mixers & Soft Drinks, Water, Beer Opener, Wine Keys, Cocktails Napkins & mixing of signature cocktail on site. Set-up of all glassware, beverages & ready bar for service.

Hors d’oeuvres

• Holiday Ham & Brie Sliders
• Fennel Glazed Duck W. Grappa Cherries & Polenta

Holiday Platters

• 3 Hand Selected Cheeses, Organic Grapes, Whole Grain Crackers, House Roasted Nuts
• Deviled Egg Trio: Smoked Salmon, Roasted Red Pepper, Green Eggs & Ham, Herb & Blue Cheese Truffle, Pickled Beets, Bacon
• Tapas Bar: Spanish Cheeses, Chickpea & Olive Salad, Chorizo  & Roasted Red Bell Pepper Kebabs, Black Olive Bread, Cayenne Grilled Shrimp & Artichoke Kebabs.

Main Dish

• Golden Brown Herb Butter Turkey Sliced
• Baked Ham W. Chipotle Honey, Apricot Glaze

Sides

• Hall Family Stuffing (Traditional bacon, onions, celery, butter, celery salt)
• Cranberry Sauce
• Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Desserts

• Vanilla bean bread pudding w. caramel apple cider sauce
• Apple crisp w. vanilla brown butter

Check out our full catering menu here.

Tips for Your Next Holiday Party 

• Ask guests to RSVP so that you have the perfect amount of food to serve guests.
• Make sure to open the space and make it easy to navigate through for both guests and waiters/waitresses.
• Create the perfect menu for your setup – if you are having a sit-down plated holiday event, consider larger portioned menu items. If you are having a casual holiday party, consider menu items that are quick and easy to eat that don’t make a lot of mess.

How We Make Your Corporate Event Seamless

Our clients are not just clients – we become immersed in every detail of your holiday party to ensure that it is stress free and enjoyable for you and your company. We meet with you to help you choose the best seasonal menu items for holiday parties and we make sure that every single dish is perfect before it is served to your guests.

Whether you choose to offer your holiday party guests these suggested menu items or anything else on Made by Meg’s seasonal catering menu, we know you will be very pleased with both the food and the service we provide. Our staff is always ready to help you in any way we can to ensure your holiday party is absolutely perfect.

Feel free to contact us to set up a holiday party consultation to discuss your menu items. As your premier Los Angeles holiday caterer, we are the experts in planning events for both large and small groups! Be sure to check our press and media page for photos of events we have catered. We look forward to making your next holiday event a huge hit with your friends, family and colleagues!

We want to create an amazing experience with every bite of food we prepare for your event. The staff at Made by Meg wants every event you host to be fun, exciting and delicious, which is why are always focused on catering to your specific wants and needs. No matter what type of event you are hosting, you can rest easy knowing that the staff at Made by Meg is here to help make your event spectacular with a menu that is sure to satisfy the taste buds of all who attend your event.

How We Make Your Event Fun

Made by Meg provides exceptional catering services for events throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, including Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Marina Del Rey, Bel Air and Long Beach. Our catering services include a stunning menu design, caring and attentive staff, and varying styles that will accommodate any type of event.

Made by Meg offers several different formats for your event: Plated Sit-Down Dinners, Passed Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktail Hour, Tasting Menus, Buffets and Dessert Tables. As your premier Los Angeles caterer, we do want to make sure you create beautiful memories at your event with memorable food options.

Here just a few of our favorite “on a stick” menu items:

• Prosciutto, Sweet Mustard, & Parmesan Puff Pastry Pinwheels
• Bacon wrapped Shishito Peppers stuffed with Manchego cheese
• Coconut Curry Shrimp with Apricot Sweet Chile Sauce
• Sambuca marinated Prosciutto wrapped Shrimp
• Bacon Bourbon BBQ Chicken Kebabs
• Dry Rub Herb crust Lamb Lollipops
• Lamb Sausage Meatballs with caramelized Onion relish

Sweets on a stick

• Cake Pops
• S’mores Station – Guests make their own S’mores over a (controlled) open flame. Station is set up with large Marshmallows, Chocolate Bars, Graham Crackers and paper sleeves for finished treats.
• Churro Station – Handmade fresh Churros offered with a trio of sauces (Nutella Cinnamon Ganache, Lavender White Chocolate, Silky smooth Raspberry Puree)

Check out our full catering menu here.

Be Sure to Complement Your Menu with Our Beverage Options 

• Refreshing Beverage Station Duo – Fresh Mint & Cucumber Water, Ginger Infused Honey Iced Tea. Served in stylish beverage dispensers
• Refreshing Beverage Station Trio – Fresh Mint & Cucumber Water, Ginger Infused Honey Iced Tea, Strawberry Lemonade Served in stylish beverage dispensers.
• Soft Bar – Ice, Lemons, Limes, Maraschino Cherries, Wine Key, Beer Opener, Cocktail Napkins, mixing of signature cocktail on site. Set-up of all glassware, beverages & ready bar for service.
• Full Bar Set-Up (perfect for hosts who are providing their own alcohol) – Ice, Bar Fruit, 6 Mixers & Soft Drinks, Water, Beer Opener, Wine Keys. Cocktails Napkins & mixing of signature cocktail on site. Set-up of all glassware, beverages & ready bar for service.

Perfect Events for Menu Items “On a Stick”

If you are planning a fun and casual outdoor wedding or a summertime corporate picnic, our menu items on a stick will be great complements to your fun event. You can relax and enjoy mess-free eating while socializing with your guests. We are excited to bring these unique and delicious “on a stick” menu choices to your event for everyone to enjoy.

How We Make Your Event Exciting

We become involved in every detail of your event to make sure that every step is stress-free for you and your guests. We meet with you to help you select the perfect menu for your event and we make sure that every single dish is perfect before it is served.  The last thing we want you to worry about is the catering at your event – we want you to have fun and just enjoy the tasty food with your guests in an exciting setting.

Contact Made by Meg Today to Set Up a Consultation

Feel free to contact us to set up a catering consultation to discuss your menu. As your premier Los Angeles corporate caterer, we look forward to helping make your event absolutely perfect and delicious! Be sure to check our press and media page for photos of events we have catered! We look forward to making your next event a huge hit with our “on a stick” menu items!

We are available to discuss your catering needs via email, phone and appointment from 9-5 Monday – Friday.

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The gluten-free diet has become a popular new trend recently, and gluten-free products are starting to dominate the shelves at grocery stores, restaurant and catering menus. A gluten-free diet is important because it eliminates artificial flavoring and chemicals for a natural food product without processing.

By eating gluten-free, you can eliminate unhealthy oils and unhealthy carbs from your diet, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and other health conditions like diabetes.

Made by Meg has made sure to incorporate plenty of gluten-free menu options to satisfy those who follow the gluten-free diet. We want to ensure that every guest at your event is taken care of and enjoys and delicious meal.

Here is our full list of gluten-free menu items:

Hors D’oeuvres

• Basil-Crusted Filet Mignon with Shallot Marmalade
• Asian Short Ribs stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
• Bacon wrapped Shishito Peppers stuffed with Manchego cheese
• Dry Rub Herb crust Lamb Lollipops
• Seared Duck Breast on Wild Mushroom Risotto
• Fennel glazed Duck with Grappa Cherries & Polenta
• Eggplant, Parmesan & Pistachio Pizzettas
• Grilled Parmesan Polenta squares with wild Mushroom Rosemary Ragu
• Creamy Goat Cheese fried Polenta boxes with fresh Cherries, Marcona Almonds & Meyer Lemon Zest
• Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Chipotle Aioli
• Truffle Parmesan & Parsley Shoestring Fries
• Rock Shrimp Ceviche in Corn Tortilla Cups
• Alaskan Salmon Con t with Wasabi Creme Fraiche on Crispy Potato
• Teriyaki Marinated Sirloin on Forbidden Black Rice & Scallions
• Cold grilled Beef with crunchy Asian matchstick salad with Honey Spice Vinaigrette
• Prosciutto de Parma wrapped Canteloupe with a Fig Reduction

Soup Shooters

• Twice baked Potato Soup Shooters with crispy Bacon & Scallion garnish
• California Tomato Bisque shooter & Micro Basil garnish
• Spiced Acorn Squash Soup with Nutmeg Crème Fraiche & toasted Pumpkin Seeds Watermelon, Feta & fresh Mint Soup
• Cavaillon Melon shooters with crispy Proscuitto

Main Course

Poultry

• Pan roasted Chicken Breast with a Chile Cumin Butter
• Santa Maria style Grilled Mesquite Chicken
• Roasted Herb de Provence Chicken Breast, bone in with Pan Dripping Jus Spinach, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese stuffed Chicken
• Roasted Duck with roasted Cherries & Whiskey Chipotle Sauce

Seafood

• Seared Cod with Miso Sesame Butter & Pajori
• Roasted Salmon with Fresh Cilantro Pesto
• Mahi Mahi Tamari Chile Glaze. Served with Lime wedges & Scallions
• Seared Alaskan Halibut, Heirloom Tomatoes & Lemon Horseradish Crème Fraiche
• Pan Seared Scallops wrapped in Pancetta over Cauli ower Puree, Topped with Basil Walnut Pesto
• Striped Bass with Artichoke Hearts, Cherry Tomatoes, & Leeks

Beef/Pork/Lamb

• Pinot Noir braised Short Ribs
• Hand Cut Filet Mignon served with Gorgonzola Shallot Sauce
• Sliced Santa Maria Style BBQ Tri-Tip with Cherry Tomato Relish
• Spinach & Mushroom stuffed Beef Tenderloin
• Roasted Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Apricot Miso Glaze
• Crispy Braised Pork Belly with Grilled Peaches & Ricotta Salata
• Guinness Braised Lamb Shanks with crushed fresh Herb oil & Marcona Almonds

Vegetarian

• Cauliflower Steak with Tahini Sauce, Chickpeas, Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Root Vegetable Gratin with Smoked Mozzarella
• Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Sage Butter
• Stuffed Portobello Mushroom with Spinach, Farro & Pine Nuts
• Spaghetti Squash with Grilled Sweet Peppers, Orange & Spring Onion Sauce Cherry Tomato 6 inch Tart with fresh Mozzarella & Basil
• Pumpkin Ricotta Lasagna with fresh Basil

Vegetables

• Roasted Brussel Sprouts with crispy Bacon & Garlic Lemon Butter
• Grilled Asparagus with First Press Olive Oil & Lemon
• Grilled seasonal Vegetable Salad with Burrata Cheese & fresh Basil
• Cold Grilled Corn, Crispy Bacon, Haas Avocado & Shaved Red Onion with light Ranch vinaigrette Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Boccacini, Fresh Basil with tangy Garlic vinaigrette
• Roasted Wild Mushrooms tossed with Garlic & fresh Herb Butter Grilled Broccolini with shaved Shallots & Manchego Cheese Roasted Acorn Squash with Parmesan & Candied Pumpkin Seeds Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Herb Olive Oil
• Sautéed Haricot Verts with crispy Shallots
• Fire roasted Curry Cauli ower
• Grilled Eggplant with Garlic Cumin Vinaigrette, Feta & Herbs

For the table

• Brazilian Pao di Quiejo with Salted Honey Butter – Gluten-free dinner rolls

Sides

• White Cheddar, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Rosemary & Garlic Fingerling Potatoes
• Green Jasmine Rice
• Tahitian Vanilla Bean infused Sweet Potato Puree
• Quinoa with Sugar Snap Peas, Shaved Red Onion, Cilantro & Tahini Dressing

Dessert

• Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries
• Handmade French Macaroons
• Dessert Shooter Trio: Minimum order 20 persons
  • Dark Chocolate Caramel Budino; Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries; Meyer Lemon Custard with fresh whipped Cream.

Check out our full corporate catering menu.

Feel free to contact us to set up a corporate catering consultation to discuss your menu. As your premier Los Angeles corporate caterer, we look forward to helping make your event absolutely perfect and delicious!

Our staff wants your work event to be seamless, delicious and memorable, which is why we are constantly creating new dishes to add to our corporate event menus. From the event planning, to cleaning the very last dish, we are with you every step of the way. Our finely crafted menu options satisfy the palates of just about everyone, which is sure to make your work event stress-free and enjoyable.

How We Make Your Work Event Dinner Exceptional

Made by Meg provides exceptional catering services for work events throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, including Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Marina Del Rey, Bel Air and Long Beach. Made by Meg’s corporate catering services include a stunning menu design, kind staff, and varying styles that will accommodate any kind of dinner event.

We offer several different formats for your corporate event: Plated Sit-Down Dinners, Passed Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktail Hour, Tasting Menus, Buffets and Dessert Tables. As your premier Los Angeles corporate caterer, we go above and beyond to make sure your work dinner is incredible.

Plated Sit-Down Dinner Menu Options:

Main Course

• Roasted Herb de Provence Chicken Breast, bone in with Pan Dripping Jus
• Pan Seared Scallops wrapped in Pancetta over Cauliflower Puree, Topped with Basil Walnut Pesto
• Guinness Braised Lamb Shanks with crushed fresh Herb oil & Marcona Almonds
• Cauliflower Steak with Tahini Sauce, Chickpeas, Roasted Red Pepper & Feta

Sides

• Quinoa with Sugar Snap Peas, Shaved Red Onion, Cilantro & Tahini Dressing
• White Cheddar, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Salads

• Fresh Strawberries, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts with Mixed Greens & Balsamic Dressing
• California Cherry Tomatoes, English Cucumbers, Grilled White Corn, Haas Avocado, shaved Manchego cheese over finely chopped Kale. Light house made Ranch

Desserts

• Pear Crisp with Vanilla Brown Butter
• Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding with Caramel Cider Apple Sauce
• Caramel Apple Cheesecake with spiced Crème Anglaise

Cocktail Reception

Hors D’Oeuvres

• Creamy Goat Cheese fried Polenta boxes with fresh Cherries, Marcona Almonds & Meyer Lemon Zest
• Cold grilled Beef with crunchy Asian matchstick salad with Honey Spice Vinaigrette
• Spicy sticky honey baby back Ribs, with shaved Fennel, Basil Cilantro salad
• Twice cooked pulled Pork Sliders with crunchy spiced Slaw
• Bacon wrapped Shishito Peppers stuffed with Manchego cheese
• Crispy Pork Belly on Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
• Alaskan Salmon Confit with Wasabi Creme Fraiche on Crispy Potato
• Spicy Shrimp with Bok Choy & Thai Udon Noodles
• Teriyaki Marinated Sirloin on Forbidden Black Rice & Scallions

Cocktails

Soft Bar

Ice, Lemons, Limes, Maraschino Cherries, Wine Key, Beer Opener, Cocktail Napkins, mixing of signature cocktail on site. Set-up of all glassware, beverages & ready bar for service.

Full Bar Set-Up (perfect for hosts who are providing their own alcohol)

Ice, Bar Fruit, 6 Mixers & Soft Drinks, Water, Beer Opener, Wine Keys,

Cocktails Napkins & mixing of signature cocktail on site. Set-up of all glassware, beverages & ready bar for service.

Dinner Buffet

Stations

Gourmet Slider Bar

Brioche Slider buns, Butter Lettuce Cups, Ketchup & Mustard

Fillings (includes 3): Sirloin Beef Sliders, Slow cooked pulled Pork, Turkey Sliders, Veggie Sliders, Vegan Sliders

Toppings (includes 5): Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Crispy Bacon, Gorgonzola Crumbles, American cheese Slices, Chipotle Aioli, Cornichons, Ranch Dressing, Tangy BBQ Sauce

Sushi

Choice of 3 different rolls and one Salad, Station is presented with Soy Sauce, pickled Ginger, 911 Mayo and chopsticks

Rolls:

• California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Yellowtail Roll, Cucumber Roll, Shrimp Tempura,
• Tuna Nigiri, Salmon Nigiri
• Salad: Grilled Octopus Salad, Seaweed Salad, served with Tamari Citrus dressing
• Asian Noodle Salad – Snow Peas, Broccoli, Shiitake Mushrooms, Asian Pan Noodles and dressed with Citrus Sesame vinaigrette

Desserts

S’mores Station

Guests make their own S’mores over a (controlled) open flame. Station is set up with large Marshmallows, Chocolate Bars, Graham Crackers and paper sleeves for finished treats.

Nostalgic Dessert Bar

Brown Butter Fruit Loop Rice Krispy Treats, Handmade Ding Dongs, Peanut Butter Chocolate Tartlets, Handmade Twinkies, Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies & Milk Shooters

We can’t wait to help you create the perfect menu for your work event. Feel free to contact us to set up a corporate catering consultation to discuss your menu. As your premier Orange County and Los Angeles corporate caterer, we look forward to helping make your work dinner delicious and exciting. Be sure to check our press and media page for photos of events we have catered. Call us at (310) 376-8600 with any questions.

We look forward to making your next corporate event a huge hit with your company.