Jay's Catering at Grand Gimeno

Grand Gimeno Sample Buffet

Saturday January 2nd 2027 Grand Gimeno 125 Guests

Grand Gimeno
Grand Gimeno · 146 N Grand St, Orange, CA 92866

Event Proposal

Prepared for your celebration

Venue Grand Gimeno 146 N Grand St, Orange, CA 92866
Event Date Saturday January 2nd 2027 Date not confirmed until soft hold is placed or deposit is submitted.
Details 125 guests 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm · 5.5 hour event
Prepared By Jay's Catering [email protected] · (714) 636-6045

Event Proposal

Your proposed details

A polished first look at the menu, service, and venue inclusions for your celebration. Selections and booking details are confirmed before sending a final contract for signature and deposit.

Proposal created July 24, 2026 · pricing valid for 30 days, through August 23, 2026.

Price Qty Total

Menu

The Grand - 5.5 Hours (75+) A generous buffet-style celebration menu featuring tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, fresh salads, chef-selected entrees, accompaniments, and polished Jay's service.
$90.00
125
$11,250.00

Tray Passed Hors D'oeuvres Choose 2

  • Mini Beef Wellingtons with Bearnaise Sauce Filet and wild mushroom wellingtons served with Bearnaise sauce.
  • Crab Cakes with Mango Papaya Salsa
  • Fig, Goat Cheese and Mascarpone Tarts Drizzled with pomegranate sauce.
  • Lemon Parmesan Artichokes Lemon roasted artichoke hearts topped with parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and fresh parsley.
  • Chicken Spring Rolls Chicken, green onion, cilantro, green leaf lettuce, and rice noodles. Served with Thai peanut sauce.
  • Pear and Goat Cheese Tarts Poached pears with goat cheese and cranberries.

Chicken Entree Choose 1

  • Zucchini Lime Chicken Chicken breast filled with zucchini and lime bread stuffing. Served with a lime chardonnay sauce.
  • Santorini Grilled chicken breast in Greek lemon sauce with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and fresh basil.
  • Tequila Lime Chicken Grilled chicken breast in a tequila lime marinade with cilantro cream sauce.
  • Chicken Marsala Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms in a Marsala wine cream sauce.
  • Green Goddess Chicken Frenched chicken breast stuffed with quinoa, basil, spinach, and chives with a green goddess sauce.
  • Sonoma Chicken Frenched chicken breast stuffed with wild rice, apricots and almonds. Finished with a white balsamic glaze.

Second Entree Choose 1

  • Mesquite Smoked Salmon (Chambre)
  • Cabernet Braised Short Ribs
  • Tri-Tip Carvery
  • Filet Mignon Carvery +$8.00 pp Upgrade option for the carvery entree.

Carvery Sauces Choose 2

  • Cognac Creamed Horseradish
  • Argentinian Chimichurri
  • Three Charred Onion
  • Au Jus
  • Crunchy Onions

Pasta Choose 1

  • Vegetarian Rotolo Bolzano
  • Tortellini with Creamy Pesto
  • Penne Alla Checca

Starch Choose 1

  • Rice Pilaf or Jasmine Rice
  • Gourmet Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Red Potatoes

Vegetable Choose 1

  • Fresh Vegetable Medley
  • Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon, Shallots and Dill
  • Grilled Marinated Vegetables

Salad Choose 1

  • Traditional Caesar Salad
  • Pear and Walnut Salad
  • Roasted Golden Beet Salad
  • Tangerine and Pecan Salad

Menu served with

  • Jay's Famous Cheese Rolls

Cocktail Hour Station

Wood-Fired Pizza (Choose Two) 75+ A live wood-fired pizza station built around Grand Gimeno's outdoor culinary experience. Our chef fires pizzas on site for a warm, interactive cocktail-hour moment — a high-impact station that feels generous, handcrafted, and unmistakably Grand Gimeno.
$20.00
125
$2,500.00

Included Pizza Choices

  • Classic Pepperoni
  • Neapolitan
  • Sweet & Salty Pancetta
  • Grilled Chicken & Pesto
  • Alfredo Bianca
  • Classic BBQ Chicken
  • Meat Lovers
  • Mediterranean Veggie
  • Spicy Diavola

Premium Pizza Upgrades

Burrata Pizza +$3/guest Fresh burrata, sliced prosciutto, arugula, red pepper flakes.

Dessert

Italian Dessert Station A collection of meyer lemon cheesecake bars, tiramisu dessert shots, chocolate dipped cannoli with lemon ricotta filling, spumoni tarts, and florentine cookies.
$8.25
125
$1,031.25

Bar

Bespoke Bar - 4.5 Hours (75+ guests) Top Shelf & Bespoke Alcohol, Mixers, Garnishes, Imported and Domestic Beers, Hess Shirtail Wine, Soda, and Clear Disposable Cups. Jay's hosted bar services are not unlimited. Please note that some items may run out during the duration of your event. One bar setup is included for up to 220 guests; two bar setups are included for guest counts over 220. Glassware is available to add at a cost per piece. Additional staff may be required when adding glassware.
$36.50
125
$4,562.50
ABC Liquor License Fee Required when alcohol is served.
$150.00
1
$150.00

Event Staff

Executive Pizza Chef Executive Pizza Chef × 5h flat.
$60.00
5
$300.00
2 Culinary Assistants - $55 per hour per staff 2 × $55/hr × 5h flat.
$110.00
5
$550.00
Bar Manager Fee Flat fee per event.
$175.00
1
$175.00
Lead Bartender - Per Hour 1 lead × $40/hr × 8.5h (Setup 2 + Event 5.5 + Breakdown 1).
$40.00
8.5
$340.00
Bartender - Per Hour 1 bartender × $38/hr × 8.5h.
$38.00
8.5
$323.00
Event Captain Dedicated on-site lead overseeing the entire event from setup through breakdown.
$325.00
1
$325.00
Staffed Event Delivery Fee Equipment, china, and food delivery to the venue.
$200.00
1
$200.00
Security Guards (Per Hour - Two Guards) $80/hr × 7.5h (event time + 2 hours).
$80.00
7.5
$600.00

Venue Rental

Grand Gimeno Venue Rental - 5.5 Hours (Saturday Jan-Aug)
$10,000.00
1
$10,000.00
Grand Gimeno event detail

Venue Inclusions

A sanctuary for celebration at Grand Gimeno

Grand Gimeno is a sanctuary of old-world charm. From the handmade zellige and terracotta tiles and exposed timber trusses to the 100-year-old olive trees and three fireplaces, every moment transports you to a different world.

  • Two fully furnished luxury VIP suites with optional 8:00 AM access
  • Ballroom with vaulted ceilings and grand foyer with fireplaces
  • Expansive outdoor courtyard with mature olive trees
  • Round, banquet, or king tables; cocktail tables; and 250 wishbone and bistro chairs
  • 5.5 hours of event time, 4 hours of set up, and 1 hour of clean up
  • Access to our curated vendor partner list

Catering Package Inclusions

Hospitality, throughout the day

Where craft meets celebration, By Jay's Hospitality Group

  • Professional Uniformed Wait Staff
  • Natural Luxury Cambria Floor Length Linens for Seating Tables
  • Ivory Linens for Food and Beverage Tables and Napkins
  • Premium Alexa Coupe China, Brasilia Flatware, and Glass Water Goblets
  • Homemade Lemonade and Citrus Infused Water Station
  • Classic Coffee Station with Glass Mugs

Estimated Summary

The estimated financial breakdown for the event

Food & Beverage Liquor Labor Venue Total
Subtotal $14,781.25 $4,562.50 $2,963.00 $10,000.00 $32,306.75
Service Charge (25%) $3,695.31 $1,140.63 — — $4,835.94
Gratuity — — — — $1,200.00
Taxes (7.75%) $1,431.93 $441.99 $183.13 — $2,057.05
Total $19,908.49 $6,145.12 $3,146.13 $10,000.00 $40,399.74
Total Estimated Investment $40,399.74

Final booking totals are confirmed before signature. A 20% deposit secures your date.

The Fine Print

The Fine Print

  • Estimate only - final event cost based on site visit & final details.
  • Pricing valid for 30 days.
  • Gratuity shown in financial breakdown does not include bartenders.
  • Please note venue's amenity list. Additional tables beyond onsite inventory will need to be rented.
  • We recognize the pivotal role a skilled planner plays in the success of your event and therefore require you to select a planner from our list of Planner Partners.
  • Any rentals in addition to what we provide at the venue would need to be provided by one of our exclusive Rental Partners.
  • You may hire your other chosen professional vendors at your discretion provided they are licensed and can provide a COI as described in our contract terms.
  • Event terms & conditions to be sent with final contract.

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Jay's Catering at Grand Gimeno · 146 N Grand St, Orange, CA 92866