A trio of hors d’oeuvres including mini ahi tuna tacos on a wooden tray, chilled soup shooters on a patterned black tablecloth, and strawberry-topped crostini on a glossy black platter.

Bites Menu

Over the years, we have catered many cocktail parties and company events in San Diego. Catering cocktail receptions has become one of our specialties. We recommend to keep these events to 2 hours for food service with a minimum of three displayed appetizers and four passed hors d’oeuvres. Our appetizers are extremely popular because we cook them on site and serve them right away. 

A minimum order of 30 guests is required. Labor cost (chefs and wait staff) is not included in this price. For delivery or pickup please see our Delivery menu.

For a detailed quote or menu ideas, contact Toast Catering in San Diego today.

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Explore our Plated and Buffet & Familiy Style catering menus for additional serving styles.

Vt Vegetarian Vg Vegan Gf Gluten-free

Display Party Bites

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Imported cheeses, crackers, Italian salamis, fresh and dried fruit, cornichons, peppadew, nuts, Mediterranean olives, pickled vegetables, fruit spreads

$11.50 pp

Grilled Sausage and Charred Onions

Assorted sausages with grilled peppers, red onion, cornichons and mustard

Gf

$8.50 pp

Fruit and Cheese Platter

Imported and domestic cheeses with crackers, artisan bread and fruit garnish

Vt

$8 pp

Seared Ahi Tuna

Wasabi mayo, sweet chili sauce, pea sprouts

Gf

$4.50 pp

Pork Steam Buns

Panko-crusted smoked pork belly, togarashi, sriracha kewpie, cucumber, slaw, green onion

$4.50 pp

Antipasto Skewers

Marinated mozzarella, artichoke, salami, sun-dried tomato, basil

Gf

$3.25 each

Burrata, Melon & Prosciutto Cups

Olive oil, balsamic, micro basil, served in mini terrines

Gf

$4 each

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Minced chicken with chili, lime, shallot and fresh herbs served in romaine cups

Gf

$6 pp

Antipasto Tray

Assorted salamis, marinated artichoke, olives, pepperoncini, peppadew, artisan bread

$7.50 pp

San Diego Farmer's Market

Purple cauliflower, baby heirloom tomato, Persian cucumber, baby carrots, cherry peppers, endives, radish, ranch, chipotle feta dip

VgGf

$5 pp

Indian Red Lentil Dip

Red lentils simmered with onions, garlic, ginger and a house spice blend

VgGf

$4 pp

Chips & Dips

Corn tortilla chips with guacamole, plantain chips with Cuban black bean hummus, taro chips with heart of palm ceviche

VgGf

$8 pp

Mezze Dips

Israeli-style hummus, Armenian eggplant dip, Greek tzatziki with pita triangles

Vg

$7 pp

Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip

Served with artisan bread (24–36 servings per pan)

Vt

$132 per pan

Build Your Own Bruschetta

Classic tomato & basil, roasted pepper salad, avocado mash, burrata, basil pesto, sliced mozzarella, arugula, hard-boiled egg, radish, fig balsamic with grilled ciabatta

Vt

$12 pp

Shrimp Cocktail

Poached shrimp with homemade orange cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Gf

$6 pp

Passed Bites

Mini Kobe Sliders

Tillamook extra sharp white cheddar, truffle aioli, miniature brioche buns

$3.75 each

Filet Beef Skewers

Grilled beef tenderloin with cilantro chimichurri

Gf

$3.50 each

Beef Tenderloin Crostini

Tarragon remoulade, shaved Manchego and truffle oil

$4 each

Italian BLT

Smoked prosciutto, basil mayo, heirloom tomato, micro arugula on brioche

$3 each

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Blue cheese stuffed Medjool dates glazed with smoked paprika maple

Gf

$3.50 each

Pork Tonkatsu Lollipop

Smoked pork belly with tonkatsu sauce and sriracha kewpie

$3 each

Fig & Prosciutto Pizzette

Caramelized onions with gorgonzola on mini flatbread

$3.25 each

Grilled Lamb Chops

Preserved lemon Italian salsa verde

Gf

$5.50 each

Chicken & Waffle

Pickle-brined fried chicken on buttermilk waffle with togarashi maple syrup

$3.25 each

Sam's Famous Quesadillas

Smoked turkey, brie, mango, cilantro and jalapeños

$2 each

Tostadita de Tinga

Chipotle-stewed chicken on blue corn tostada with crema and micro cilantro

Gf

$3 each

Chicken Empanada

Hand pie filled with chicken and served with avocado salsa

$4 each

Cilantro-Sesame Chicken Cups

Asian chicken salad nested in crispy wonton cups

$3 each

Buffalo Chicken Lollipop

Crispy chicken with cucumber ranch

$2.50 each

Jerk Chicken Tostones

Plantain tostones topped with jerk chicken and pineapple salsa

Gf

$3.25 each

Mini Pork or Chicken Tamales

Tomatillo salsa and crema con sal

Gf

$3 each

Smoked Trout

Served on fingerling potato chips with dill

Gf

$2.50 each

Mini Fish Tacos

Local seasonal white fish with cilantro-lime slaw

$3.25 each

Mini Lobster Roll

Wild caught lobster, lemon, dill, butter lettuce on brioche

$6 each

Ahi Tuna Tacos

Yuzu avocado, shiso and crispy wonton shell

$3 each

Mini Asian Duck Tacos

Shredded duck, Asian slaw and crispy wonton taco shell

$3 each

Grilled Rosemary Shrimp

Meyer lemon aioli

Gf

$2.75 each

Ahi Poke Tostada

Sushi grade ahi with salsa macha, avocado, pepitas and cilantro

Gf

$4 each

Grilled Spanish Octopus

Spanish chorizo, caper berry, romesco sauce

Gf

$4 each

Smoked Salmon Mousse

Cucumber cups filled with smoked salmon mousse

Gf

$2.50 each

Classic Maryland Crab Cakes

Kaffir lime aioli

$4 each

Mini Fish Filet Sandwich

American cheese and tarragon remoulade on a soft roll

$3.75 each

Wild Mushroom Pizzette

Fontina cheese, truffle oil

Vt

$3.25 each

Crispy Japanese Eggplant

Cilantro mayo, cherry tomato, feta, micro cilantro

Vt

$3 each

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Bisque

Mini grilled cheese sandwiches paired with tomato bisque shots

Vt

$3.50 each

Curried Butternut Squash Soup Shooters

Savory squash soup served in shot glasses with crème fraîche

VtGf

$3.50 each

Camembert & Truffle Honey

Apples and brioche crostini

Vt

$3 each

Mac and Cheese

Four-cheese macaroni baked with truffle oil

Vt

$4 each

Caprese Skewers

Basil-marinated ciliegines, cherry tomatoes and balsamic reduction

VtGf

$2.50 each

Strawberry Crostini

Ricotta, local honey, strawberry, Thai basil on grilled ciabatta

Vt

$3 each

Watermelon & Feta

Feta mousse, lemon infused olive oil and mint

VtGf

$2.50 each

Mini Falafel

Tahini sauce and pickled red onion

VgGf

$3.50 each

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

Salmorejo, tomato, basil and garlic

Vg

$3.50 each

Roasted Garlic Polenta

Caramelized red onion, balsamic reduction and crispy sage leaves

VgGf

$2.75 each

Daal Shawl Croquette

Crispy lentil croquette with tamarind chutney and micro cilantro

VgGf

$4 each

Cauliflower Pakora

Spiced cauliflower fritters with tamarind chutney

VgGf

$2.50 each

Dahi Puri

Crispy puri filled with yogurt, chutney and potato

Vt

$3.50 each

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.