Rita's Catering Menu

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Catering for Quinceañeras
- Rita's Catering Helps You Plan Affordable Catering For Quince, Fiesta De Quince Años, Quinceañera Or Sweet 16 Party In The El Cajon And San Diego Areas
  Rita's Catering can provide the expertise and skill necessary to help you accomplish a successful party.
- When All You Need Is Food
  no service staff, we offer affordable, casual "Invisible Chef or Drop Off" catering for a small Quinceañera, wedding reception, wedding rehearsal, company functions, retirement parties, birthdays, graduations or any catered event. Please select your Menu Items and we'll handle the rest.
- Catering Venues, Rentals Of Tables, Chairs, China And More Can Be Arranged For Your Convenience. Complete Beverage Services Are Also Available
Entrées
- Fajitas
  Everyone's favorite. Your choice of beef, chicken or a combination served with all of the traditional fajita fixings.
- Desperado Tacos
  Two crispy flour tortillas, melted jack cheese, your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat, fresh pico and an avocado slice combine to create our taco since. Served with rice and salad.
- Ensalada De Fajita
  A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with fresh greens, beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheddar cheese.
- Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
  Gulf shrimp in a homemade cocktail sauce made of tomatoes, onions, cilantro and avocado.
- Fajita Wrap
  A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, baby spinach. Tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, tortillas strips, ranch dressing and cheddar cheese.
- Sonora Wrap
  mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and baby spinach. Mixed with spicy chicken adobado, jicama, mandarin oranges, avocados, tomatoes, tortilla strips and pickled red onions.
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
  Large flour tortilla mixed with romaine lettuce, diced chicken and Caesar dressing. Served with pasta salad.
- Quesadillas
  our choice of shredded chicken or brisket with loads of Monterrey jack cheese melted between two thick flour tortillas and served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
- Ensalada De Sonora
  Crisp romaine, jicama, orange, avocado, tomato and red onions tossed in a margarita vinaigrette and topped with adobado chicken.
Appetizers
- Flautitas
  Your choice of beef / chicken or veggie.
- Stuffed Jalapenos
  homemade, stuffed with seasoned chicken and cheddar cheese.
- Chicken Tenders
  the most tender part of the chicken breaded and delicious.
- Camarones Acapulcos
  grande gulf shrimp stuffed with cheese and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon and grilled.
- Ceviche Nachos
  Crispy tostada under with tender white fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, green olives, jalapenos and topped with fresh avocado.
- Traditional Tamales
  Straight from Rita's kitchen.
- Shrimp Nachos
  Crispy tostada filled with guacamole and with shrimp marinated in our Signature Chimichuri sauce Grilled Chicken Skewers.
Taquitos
- Beef / Chicken
- Veggie
Quesadillas
- Spinach And Cheese
- Beef / Chicken Fajitas Meat
- Brisket
- Shredded Chicken
- Shrimp
- Adobo Chicken
Empanadas
- Brisket Or Spiced Chicken
- Queso Bandito
- Guacamole
Entrées
- Stuffed Ricotta And Spinach
  Stuffed Breast of Chicken with Spinach, Bacon, Gorgonzola & Ricotta Cheese, Drizzled with a Lemon Chardonnay Crème Sauce.
- Ham & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
  Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese and Ham and Served with Tomato Cream Sauce or Hollandaise Sauce.
- Grilled Or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
  Served with a Rich Jalapeno Cream Sauce or Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
  Chicken Breast Breaded with Panko and Italian Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
- Grilled Filet Mignon
  Served with a Shallot Cabernet Wine Sauce or Peppercorn Sauce.
- Fillet Of Roasted Salmon
  Baked Fillet of Salmon served with a Lemon Dill Cream Sauce.
- Chef's Selection Of Fresh Fish
  Hand Selected by Our Executive Chef and prepared accordingly to enhance its full flavor.
- Classic Oven Roasted Turkey
  With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Traditional Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce.
- Braised Red Wine Roast Beef
  Chef's Secret Blend of Spices and Marinated.
- Slow Roasted Tri Tip
  Chef's Secret Blend of Fresh Herbs and Spices and then Marinated for Twenty-Four Hours; Seared to Lock in the Juices and then Slow Roasted for the Tenderest Beef Served with Tasty Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
- Prime Rib Of Beef
  Hand Rubbed with Aromatic Herbs and Spices and Slow Roasted to Ensure Optimum Tenderness Served with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Au Jus.
- Shrimp Linguini
  Sautéed Lemon Butter Sauce.
- Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
  Wrapped in Bacon & Boiled, Served with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
- Sliced Pork Loin
  Served with Honey Mustard with Baked Green Apples.
Duet Entrée Combinations
- Stuffed Ricotta
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Bacon And Spinach Chicken Breast
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Ham And Mozzarella
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Grilled Or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Grilled Fillet Of Salmon
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Salads
- Hand Tossed Caesar Salad
  With Croutons and Parmesan Cheese.
- Mixed Greens
  With Gorgonzola Cheese Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
- Fresh Spinach
  With Strawberries, Feta Cheese, Sliced Almonds in Balsamic Vinaigrette.
- Fresh Spinach
  With Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Candied Pecans and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
- Traditional Garden Salad
  With Choice of Two Dressings.
- Blue Cheese Bacon Wedge
Accompaniments
- Baked Potato
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes And Gravy
- Rice Pilaf
  With Parsley.
- Glazed Baby Carrots
  With Fresh Dill.
- Green Bean Almandine
- Vegetable Medley
- Roasted Zucchini & Squash
- Risotto
- Corn
- Asparagus
Classic Buffet
- Seasoned Baron Of Beef
  Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
- Slow Roasted Tri Tip
  Served with Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
- Prime Rib
  Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
- Tender Roast Beef
  Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
- Home-Style Meatloaf
- Chicken Fried Steak
  Served with Country Gravy.
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
  Served with Hollandaise Sauce Chicken with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
- Chicken Breast
  Topped with a Creamy Jalapeno Sauce and Mushrooms.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken
  Chicken Breast En Crusted with Panko and Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
- Chicken Marsala
  Sautéed Breast of Chicken & Mushroom topped with Creamy Marsala Sauce.
- Coconut Chicken
  Coconut En Crusted Chicken Breast Served with Red Ginger Sauce.
- Chicken Di Jon
  Lemon Herb Chicken Breast with a Honey Dijon Glaze.
- Bacon Smothered Chicken
  Chicken Breast topped with Bacon, Cheese and Bell Peppers.
- Sliced Ham
  Served with Ruby Port Wine Glaze.
- Oven Roasted Pork
  Served with Apple Chutney.
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Classic Buffet - Sides
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes Or Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  Whipped in Butter and Served with Gravy.
- Twice Baked Potatoes
  Whipped in Butter, Cheddar Cheese and Chives.
- Quartered Roasted Red Potatoes
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Rice Pilaf
- Green Bean Almandine
- Broccoli Tossed In Pesto
- Parmesan And Pine Nuts
- Vegetable Medley
- Broccoli, Cauliflower And Carrots
- Zuchinni And Squash
- Bakery Fresh Rolls
Truly Italian
- Lasagna
  Our Own Meat Lasagna with Marinara Sauce or Vegetarian Lasagna with Creamy Alfredo or Red Wine Marinara Sauce.
- Pastas
  Bow Tie, Rotelle, Angel Hair, Fettuccini, Cheese Tortellini, Linguine, Rigatoni, Rotini or Penne.
- Choice Of Sauces
  Traditional Marinara, Red Wine Marinara, Creamy Alfredo, Creamy Pesto, Roma Tomato Basil or Primavera Sauce.
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Truly Italian - Sides
- Asparagus And Parmesan
  Tossed in Olive Oil, Garlic and Parmesan.
- Green Bean Almandine
- Steamed Broccoli
- Vegetable Medley
- Brocolli, Cauliflower And Carrots
- Summer Squash & Zucchini
- Steamed In Lemon Butter
- Bakery Fresh Rolls And Butter
Western BBQ
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
  slow roasted pork tossed with bbq sauce served on a bun and topped with crispy onions.
- BBQ Chicken
  Juicy Chicken Thigh BBQ'd and topped with BBQ Sauce.
- Sliced Beef
  Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
- Sliced Ham
  Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
- BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Western BBQ - Sides
- Baked Beans
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Coleslaw
- Potato Salad
- Macaroni Salad
Mexican Fiesta
- Red Or Green Enchiladas
  Corn Tortillas Stuffed with your Choice of Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken or a Three Cheese Blend and topped with Red or Green Sauce.
- Carne Asada, Pollo Asada Or Carnitas
- Barbacoa
  Slow Cooked Roast Beef in Traditional Barbacoa Sauce.
- Carne Asada, Pollo Asada Or Carnitas Street Tacos
  Tiny Corn Tortillas Filled with Meat of your Choice and topped with Onions, Cilantro and Guacamole.
- Chile Rellano Casserole
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Mexican Fiesta - Sides
- Authentic Spanish Rice
- Black Beans
- Mexican Pinto Beans
- Refried Beans
- Homemade Flour Or Corn Tortillas
- Tortilla Chips And Salsa
Main
- Traditional Breakfast
  Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks, Pork Sausage Links, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
- The Deluxe
  Virginia Ham, French Scrambled Eggs Old Fashion, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
- Continental
  A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins & Croissants, Orange Juice.
- Full Continental
  A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins and Scones & Coffee Rolls, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
- Breakfast Stations
  With Chef Aboard every station.
- The Commuter
  Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin, Egg White, Sautéed Veggies, and Cheese on a Whole Wheat English Muffin, Ham, Egg and Swiss on a Bagel, Granola Bars, Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
- Late Brunch
  Scrambled Eggs, Pan Seared Chicken Marsala, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Home Fried Potatoes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Freshly Baked Corn Bread, Orange Juice.
Memorials and Funerals
- Rita's Catering Provides Memorial And Funeral Catering Services For The El Cajon And San Diego Areas
  Rita knows that losing a loved one is the hardest things any of us have to face throughout life, and this trying time can be incredibly stressful and emotional. The prospect of having to plan a funeral or a memorial can often seem overwhelming and arduous, but you will be glad to know that Rita is by your side, ready to help with whatever you need.
- With Our Help, You Will Have One Less Thing To Think About During This Time Of Mourning
  We will work hard to help reduce your stress, and we always make it a point to be sensitive to all of your catering wishes. We can be there to help, even with very short notice, because we know that you don't always have a lot of notice or time to plan during situations like these.
- We Are Dedicated To Showing You The Privacy And Respect You Deserve
  You deserve the time and the privacy to share your memories and sorrows with your closest friends and family, and the last thing that we want to do is to infringe upon your mourning time. We have built our reputation not only on our passion for great food but also on our courteous.
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- Rita's Catering Provides The El Cajon And All San Diego Areas Affordable Holiday Party Catering
  New Year's Eve parties, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter and Thanksgiving are special times of the year when all of the El Cajon and all of the San Diego area get into party mode.
- By Choosing Rita's Catering You Will Be Able To Treat Your Guests To The Very Best In Holiday Food And Catering Services
- Whether You Need Fancy Upscale Catering With Intricate Hors D'oeuvres For The Annual Holiday Corporate Shindig Or A Cost Effective Delicious Chicken Or Beef Tenderloin At Home
  Rita's Catering is here to provide you with the very best holiday food imaginal.
- We Offer An Amazing Array Of Cost Effective Buffet Food, Upscale Plated Meals And Just About Everything In Between
  Our catering services provides all the food prep, service and clean up after your meal, if that's what you want.
- A Special Holiday Menu Is Available To Help You Choose The Right Food For Your Guests. Just Take A Look At Our Menu Choices
Entrées
- Fajitas
  Everyone's favorite. Your choice of beef, chicken or a combination served with all of the traditional fajita fixings.
- Desperado Tacos
  Two crispy flour tortillas, melted jack cheese, your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat, fresh pico and an avocado slice combine to create our taco since. Served with rice and salad.
- Ensalada De Fajita
  A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with fresh greens, beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheddar cheese.
- Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
  Gulf shrimp in a homemade cocktail sauce made of tomatoes, onions, cilantro and avocado.
- Fajita Wrap
  A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, baby spinach. Tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, tortillas strips, ranch dressing and cheddar cheese.
- Sonora Wrap
  mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and baby spinach. Mixed with spicy chicken adobado, jicama, mandarin oranges, avocados, tomatoes, tortilla strips and pickled red onions.
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
  Large flour tortilla mixed with romaine lettuce, diced chicken and Caesar dressing. Served with pasta salad.
- Quesadillas
  our choice of shredded chicken or brisket with loads of Monterrey jack cheese melted between two thick flour tortillas and served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
- Ensalada De Sonora
  Crisp romaine, jicama, orange, avocado, tomato and red onions tossed in a margarita vinaigrette and topped with adobado chicken.
Appetizers
- Flautitas
  Your choice of beef / chicken or veggie.
- Stuffed Jalapenos
  homemade, stuffed with seasoned chicken and cheddar cheese.
- Chicken Tenders
  the most tender part of the chicken breaded and delicious.
- Camarones Acapulcos
  grande gulf shrimp stuffed with cheese and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon and grilled.
- Ceviche Nachos
  Crispy tostada under with tender white fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, green olives, jalapenos and topped with fresh avocado.
- Traditional Tamales
  Straight from Rita's kitchen.
- Shrimp Nachos
  Crispy tostada filled with guacamole and with shrimp marinated in our Signature Chimichuri sauce Grilled Chicken Skewers.
Taquitos
- Beef / Chicken
- Veggie
Quesadillas
- Spinach And Cheese
- Beef / Chicken Fajitas Meat
- Brisket
- Shredded Chicken
- Shrimp
- Adobo Chicken
Empanadas
- Brisket Or Spiced Chicken
- Queso Bandito
- Guacamole
Entrées
- Stuffed Ricotta And Spinach
  Stuffed Breast of Chicken with Spinach, Bacon, Gorgonzola & Ricotta Cheese, Drizzled with a Lemon Chardonnay Crème Sauce.
- Ham & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
  Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese and Ham and Served with Tomato Cream Sauce or Hollandaise Sauce.
- Grilled Or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
  Served with a Rich Jalapeno Cream Sauce or Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
  Chicken Breast Breaded with Panko and Italian Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
- Grilled Filet Mignon
  Served with a Shallot Cabernet Wine Sauce or Peppercorn Sauce.
- Fillet Of Roasted Salmon
  Baked Fillet of Salmon served with a Lemon Dill Cream Sauce.
- Chef's Selection Of Fresh Fish
  Hand Selected by Our Executive Chef and prepared accordingly to enhance its full flavor.
- Classic Oven Roasted Turkey
  With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Traditional Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce.
- Braised Red Wine Roast Beef
  Chef's Secret Blend of Spices and Marinated.
- Slow Roasted Tri Tip
  Chef's Secret Blend of Fresh Herbs and Spices and then Marinated for Twenty-Four Hours; Seared to Lock in the Juices and then Slow Roasted for the Tenderest Beef Served with Tasty Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
- Prime Rib Of Beef
  Hand Rubbed with Aromatic Herbs and Spices and Slow Roasted to Ensure Optimum Tenderness Served with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Au Jus.
- Shrimp Linguini
  Sautéed Lemon Butter Sauce.
- Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
  Wrapped in Bacon & Boiled, Served with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
- Sliced Pork Loin
  Served with Honey Mustard with Baked Green Apples.
Duet Entrée Combinations
- Stuffed Ricotta
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Bacon And Spinach Chicken Breast
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Ham And Mozzarella
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Grilled Or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Grilled Fillet Of Salmon
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Salads
- Hand Tossed Caesar Salad
  With Croutons and Parmesan Cheese.
- Mixed Greens
  With Gorgonzola Cheese Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
- Fresh Spinach
  With Strawberries, Feta Cheese, Sliced Almonds in Balsamic Vinaigrette.
- Fresh Spinach
  With Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Candied Pecans and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
- Traditional Garden Salad
  With Choice of Two Dressings.
- Blue Cheese Bacon Wedge
Accompaniments
- Baked Potato
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes And Gravy
- Rice Pilaf
  With Parsley.
- Glazed Baby Carrots
  With Fresh Dill.
- Green Bean Almandine
- Vegetable Medley
- Roasted Zucchini & Squash
- Risotto
- Corn
- Asparagus
Classic Buffet
- Seasoned Baron Of Beef
  Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
- Slow Roasted Tri Tip
  Served with Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
- Prime Rib
  Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
- Tender Roast Beef
  Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
- Home-Style Meatloaf
- Chicken Fried Steak
  Served with Country Gravy.
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
  Served with Hollandaise Sauce Chicken with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
- Chicken Breast
  Topped with a Creamy Jalapeno Sauce and Mushrooms.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken
  Chicken Breast En Crusted with Panko and Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
- Chicken Marsala
  Sautéed Breast of Chicken & Mushroom topped with Creamy Marsala Sauce.
- Coconut Chicken
  Coconut En Crusted Chicken Breast Served with Red Ginger Sauce.
- Chicken Di Jon
  Lemon Herb Chicken Breast with a Honey Dijon Glaze.
- Bacon Smothered Chicken
  Chicken Breast topped with Bacon, Cheese and Bell Peppers.
- Sliced Ham
  Served with Ruby Port Wine Glaze.
- Oven Roasted Pork
  Served with Apple Chutney.
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Classic Buffet - Sides
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes Or Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  Whipped in Butter and Served with Gravy.
- Twice Baked Potatoes
  Whipped in Butter, Cheddar Cheese and Chives.
- Quartered Roasted Red Potatoes
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Rice Pilaf
- Green Bean Almandine
- Broccoli Tossed In Pesto
- Parmesan And Pine Nuts
- Vegetable Medley
- Broccoli, Cauliflower And Carrots
- Zuchinni And Squash
- Bakery Fresh Rolls
Truly Italian
- Lasagna
  Our Own Meat Lasagna with Marinara Sauce or Vegetarian Lasagna with Creamy Alfredo or Red Wine Marinara Sauce.
- Pastas
  Bow Tie, Rotelle, Angel Hair, Fettuccini, Cheese Tortellini, Linguine, Rigatoni, Rotini or Penne.
- Choice Of Sauces
  Traditional Marinara, Red Wine Marinara, Creamy Alfredo, Creamy Pesto, Roma Tomato Basil or Primavera Sauce.
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Truly Italian - Sides
- Asparagus And Parmesan
  Tossed in Olive Oil, Garlic and Parmesan.
- Green Bean Almandine
- Steamed Broccoli
- Vegetable Medley
- Brocolli, Cauliflower And Carrots
- Summer Squash & Zucchini
- Steamed In Lemon Butter
- Bakery Fresh Rolls And Butter
Western BBQ
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
  slow roasted pork tossed with bbq sauce served on a bun and topped with crispy onions.
- BBQ Chicken
  Juicy Chicken Thigh BBQ'd and topped with BBQ Sauce.
- Sliced Beef
  Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
- Sliced Ham
  Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
- BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Western BBQ - Sides
- Baked Beans
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Coleslaw
- Potato Salad
- Macaroni Salad
Mexican Fiesta
- Red Or Green Enchiladas
  Corn Tortillas Stuffed with your Choice of Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken or a Three Cheese Blend and topped with Red or Green Sauce.
- Carne Asada, Pollo Asada Or Carnitas
- Barbacoa
  Slow Cooked Roast Beef in Traditional Barbacoa Sauce.
- Carne Asada, Pollo Asada Or Carnitas Street Tacos
  Tiny Corn Tortillas Filled with Meat of your Choice and topped with Onions, Cilantro and Guacamole.
- Chile Rellano Casserole
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Mexican Fiesta - Sides
- Authentic Spanish Rice
- Black Beans
- Mexican Pinto Beans
- Refried Beans
- Homemade Flour Or Corn Tortillas
- Tortilla Chips And Salsa
Main
- Traditional Breakfast
  Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks, Pork Sausage Links, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
- The Deluxe
  Virginia Ham, French Scrambled Eggs Old Fashion, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
- Continental
  A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins & Croissants, Orange Juice.
- Full Continental
  A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins and Scones & Coffee Rolls, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
- Breakfast Stations
  With Chef Aboard every station.
- The Commuter
  Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin, Egg White, Sautéed Veggies, and Cheese on a Whole Wheat English Muffin, Ham, Egg and Swiss on a Bagel, Granola Bars, Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
- Late Brunch
  Scrambled Eggs, Pan Seared Chicken Marsala, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Home Fried Potatoes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Freshly Baked Corn Bread, Orange Juice.
Information
- Ita's Catering Expertly Designs Menus For Events Ranging From Extravagant Five-Course Dinners To Casual Barbecues
  From the latest culinary trends to more familiar favorites, we offer interactive food stations, creative plate presentations and imaginative buffets to fit any theme. For meetings or events that require something simpler, we offer a variety of boxed lunches and dinners for delivery.
- Your Event Requires Planning And On-The-Spot Help
  Our team helps take the average 30 hours planning and preparing off your plate before the event, and sticks around after to clean up.
- At Rita's Catering, A Team Member Helps Execute Your Vision
  And an on-site catering manager makes sure it ends perfectly. No last minute freak-outs. No details overlooked. Nothing will be overlooked and everything will be, for you, effortless.
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- Rita's Catering Team Of Award Winning Chefs And Experienced Production Staff Allow Us To Cater To A Full Gamut Of Corporate And Business Events In The El Cajon & San Diego Areas
  From product launches, awards, luncheons and client appreciation parties, our "non-traditional" spirit will help infuse an original and inspiring element to your next corporate function.
- We Will Feed Last Minute Working Sessions And Will Cook Up Your Themed Conference
  In this vast city, we understand the power of your network – our corporate event team will dazzle your launch parties, events, happy hours and holiday parties with distinctive charm.
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- Rita's Catering Believes Your El Cajon And San Diego Area Catered Wedding Reception Should Be Affordable & Within Your Budget
- You Should Be Carefree And Overjoyed
  These are our goals for your most special event, which is what makes us one of the top wedding caterers & coordinators in the entire El Cajon and San Diego areas. It is one of the most important days of your life. Your guests should be thrilled.
- We Have Catered Hundreds Of Wedding Receptions
  You can rely on our experience to prepare, cook, deliver, set up and serve your Chosen Menu. Regardless of venue, indoor or outdoor, number of people or special circumstances, we will focus on the task at hand to ensure your wedding goes as you envisioned. We provide the highest levels of wedding and event catering.
- We Also Have A Wide Variety Of Service Choices And Party Rentals For You To Choose From
  Including beautiful Vintage China settings. They make for an elegant, romantic table setting for your guests.
- Please Take Some Time To View Our Menu Choices To Start Planning Your Reception
Entrées
- Fajitas
  Everyone's favorite. Your choice of beef, chicken or a combination served with all of the traditional fajita fixings.
- Desperado Tacos
  Two crispy flour tortillas, melted jack cheese, your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat, fresh pico and an avocado slice combine to create our taco since. Served with rice and salad.
- Ensalada De Fajita
  A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with fresh greens, beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheddar cheese.
- Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
  Gulf shrimp in a homemade cocktail sauce made of tomatoes, onions, cilantro and avocado.
- Fajita Wrap
  A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, baby spinach. Tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, tortillas strips, ranch dressing and cheddar cheese.
- Sonora Wrap
  mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and baby spinach. Mixed with spicy chicken adobado, jicama, mandarin oranges, avocados, tomatoes, tortilla strips and pickled red onions.
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
  Large flour tortilla mixed with romaine lettuce, diced chicken and Caesar dressing. Served with pasta salad.
- Quesadillas
  our choice of shredded chicken or brisket with loads of Monterrey jack cheese melted between two thick flour tortillas and served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
- Ensalada De Sonora
  Crisp romaine, jicama, orange, avocado, tomato and red onions tossed in a margarita vinaigrette and topped with adobado chicken.
Appetizers
- Flautitas
  Your choice of beef / chicken or veggie.
- Stuffed Jalapenos
  homemade, stuffed with seasoned chicken and cheddar cheese.
- Chicken Tenders
  the most tender part of the chicken breaded and delicious.
- Camarones Acapulcos
  grande gulf shrimp stuffed with cheese and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon and grilled.
- Ceviche Nachos
  Crispy tostada under with tender white fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, green olives, jalapenos and topped with fresh avocado.
- Traditional Tamales
  Straight from Rita's kitchen.
- Shrimp Nachos
  Crispy tostada filled with guacamole and with shrimp marinated in our Signature Chimichuri sauce Grilled Chicken Skewers.
Taquitos
- Beef / Chicken
- Veggie
Quesadillas
- Spinach And Cheese
- Beef / Chicken Fajitas Meat
- Brisket
- Shredded Chicken
- Shrimp
- Adobo Chicken
Empanadas
- Brisket Or Spiced Chicken
- Queso Bandito
- Guacamole
Entrées
- Stuffed Ricotta And Spinach
  Stuffed Breast of Chicken with Spinach, Bacon, Gorgonzola & Ricotta Cheese, Drizzled with a Lemon Chardonnay Crème Sauce.
- Ham & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
  Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese and Ham and Served with Tomato Cream Sauce or Hollandaise Sauce.
- Grilled Or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
  Served with a Rich Jalapeno Cream Sauce or Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
  Chicken Breast Breaded with Panko and Italian Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
- Grilled Filet Mignon
  Served with a Shallot Cabernet Wine Sauce or Peppercorn Sauce.
- Fillet Of Roasted Salmon
  Baked Fillet of Salmon served with a Lemon Dill Cream Sauce.
- Chef's Selection Of Fresh Fish
  Hand Selected by Our Executive Chef and prepared accordingly to enhance its full flavor.
- Classic Oven Roasted Turkey
  With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Traditional Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce.
- Braised Red Wine Roast Beef
  Chef's Secret Blend of Spices and Marinated.
- Slow Roasted Tri Tip
  Chef's Secret Blend of Fresh Herbs and Spices and then Marinated for Twenty-Four Hours; Seared to Lock in the Juices and then Slow Roasted for the Tenderest Beef Served with Tasty Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
- Prime Rib Of Beef
  Hand Rubbed with Aromatic Herbs and Spices and Slow Roasted to Ensure Optimum Tenderness Served with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Au Jus.
- Shrimp Linguini
  Sautéed Lemon Butter Sauce.
- Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
  Wrapped in Bacon & Boiled, Served with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
- Sliced Pork Loin
  Served with Honey Mustard with Baked Green Apples.
Duet Entrée Combinations
- Stuffed Ricotta
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Bacon And Spinach Chicken Breast
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Ham And Mozzarella
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Grilled Or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Grilled Fillet Of Salmon
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
- Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
  Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Salads
- Hand Tossed Caesar Salad
  With Croutons and Parmesan Cheese.
- Mixed Greens
  With Gorgonzola Cheese Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
- Fresh Spinach
  With Strawberries, Feta Cheese, Sliced Almonds in Balsamic Vinaigrette.
- Fresh Spinach
  With Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Candied Pecans and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
- Traditional Garden Salad
  With Choice of Two Dressings.
- Blue Cheese Bacon Wedge
Accompaniments
- Baked Potato
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes And Gravy
- Rice Pilaf
  With Parsley.
- Glazed Baby Carrots
  With Fresh Dill.
- Green Bean Almandine
- Vegetable Medley
- Roasted Zucchini & Squash
- Risotto
- Corn
- Asparagus
Classic Buffet
- Seasoned Baron Of Beef
  Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
- Slow Roasted Tri Tip
  Served with Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
- Prime Rib
  Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
- Tender Roast Beef
  Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
- Home-Style Meatloaf
- Chicken Fried Steak
  Served with Country Gravy.
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
  Served with Hollandaise Sauce Chicken with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
- Chicken Breast
  Topped with a Creamy Jalapeno Sauce and Mushrooms.
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken
  Chicken Breast En Crusted with Panko and Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
- Chicken Marsala
  Sautéed Breast of Chicken & Mushroom topped with Creamy Marsala Sauce.
- Coconut Chicken
  Coconut En Crusted Chicken Breast Served with Red Ginger Sauce.
- Chicken Di Jon
  Lemon Herb Chicken Breast with a Honey Dijon Glaze.
- Bacon Smothered Chicken
  Chicken Breast topped with Bacon, Cheese and Bell Peppers.
- Sliced Ham
  Served with Ruby Port Wine Glaze.
- Oven Roasted Pork
  Served with Apple Chutney.
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Classic Buffet - Sides
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes Or Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  Whipped in Butter and Served with Gravy.
- Twice Baked Potatoes
  Whipped in Butter, Cheddar Cheese and Chives.
- Quartered Roasted Red Potatoes
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Rice Pilaf
- Green Bean Almandine
- Broccoli Tossed In Pesto
- Parmesan And Pine Nuts
- Vegetable Medley
- Broccoli, Cauliflower And Carrots
- Zuchinni And Squash
- Bakery Fresh Rolls
Truly Italian
- Lasagna
  Our Own Meat Lasagna with Marinara Sauce or Vegetarian Lasagna with Creamy Alfredo or Red Wine Marinara Sauce.
- Pastas
  Bow Tie, Rotelle, Angel Hair, Fettuccini, Cheese Tortellini, Linguine, Rigatoni, Rotini or Penne.
- Choice Of Sauces
  Traditional Marinara, Red Wine Marinara, Creamy Alfredo, Creamy Pesto, Roma Tomato Basil or Primavera Sauce.
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Truly Italian - Sides
- Asparagus And Parmesan
  Tossed in Olive Oil, Garlic and Parmesan.
- Green Bean Almandine
- Steamed Broccoli
- Vegetable Medley
- Brocolli, Cauliflower And Carrots
- Summer Squash & Zucchini
- Steamed In Lemon Butter
- Bakery Fresh Rolls And Butter
Western BBQ
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
  slow roasted pork tossed with bbq sauce served on a bun and topped with crispy onions.
- BBQ Chicken
  Juicy Chicken Thigh BBQ'd and topped with BBQ Sauce.
- Sliced Beef
  Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
- Sliced Ham
  Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
- BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Western BBQ - Sides
- Baked Beans
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Coleslaw
- Potato Salad
- Macaroni Salad
Mexican Fiesta
- Red Or Green Enchiladas
  Corn Tortillas Stuffed with your Choice of Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken or a Three Cheese Blend and topped with Red or Green Sauce.
- Carne Asada, Pollo Asada Or Carnitas
- Barbacoa
  Slow Cooked Roast Beef in Traditional Barbacoa Sauce.
- Carne Asada, Pollo Asada Or Carnitas Street Tacos
  Tiny Corn Tortillas Filled with Meat of your Choice and topped with Onions, Cilantro and Guacamole.
- Chile Rellano Casserole
- Coffee And Beverage Bar
  Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Mexican Fiesta - Sides
- Authentic Spanish Rice
- Black Beans
- Mexican Pinto Beans
- Refried Beans
- Homemade Flour Or Corn Tortillas
- Tortilla Chips And Salsa
Main
- Traditional Breakfast
  Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks, Pork Sausage Links, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
- The Deluxe
  Virginia Ham, French Scrambled Eggs Old Fashion, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
- Continental
  A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins & Croissants, Orange Juice.
- Full Continental
  A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins and Scones & Coffee Rolls, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
- Breakfast Stations
  With Chef Aboard every station.
- The Commuter
  Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin, Egg White, Sautéed Veggies, and Cheese on a Whole Wheat English Muffin, Ham, Egg and Swiss on a Bagel, Granola Bars, Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
- Late Brunch
  Scrambled Eggs, Pan Seared Chicken Marsala, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Home Fried Potatoes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Freshly Baked Corn Bread, Orange Juice.

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Catering for Quinceañeras

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Entrées

Fajitas

Desperado Tacos

Ensalada De Fajita

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Fajita Wrap

Sonora Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Quesadillas

Ensalada De Sonora

Appetizers

Flautitas

Stuffed Jalapenos

Chicken Tenders

Camarones Acapulcos

Ceviche Nachos

Traditional Tamales

Shrimp Nachos

Taquitos

Beef / Chicken

Veggie

Quesadillas

Spinach And Cheese

Beef / Chicken Fajitas Meat

Brisket

Shredded Chicken

Shrimp

Adobo Chicken

Empanadas

Brisket Or Spiced Chicken

Queso Bandito

Guacamole

Entrées

Stuffed Ricotta And Spinach

Ham & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Grilled Or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast

Grilled Filet Mignon

Fillet Of Roasted Salmon

Chef's Selection Of Fresh Fish

Classic Oven Roasted Turkey

Braised Red Wine Roast Beef

Slow Roasted Tri Tip

Prime Rib Of Beef

Shrimp Linguini

Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns

Sliced Pork Loin

Duet Entrée Combinations

Stuffed Ricotta

Bacon And Spinach Chicken Breast

Ham And Mozzarella

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast

Grilled Or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast

Grilled Fillet Of Salmon

Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns

Salads

Hand Tossed Caesar Salad

Mixed Greens

Fresh Spinach

Fresh Spinach

Traditional Garden Salad

Blue Cheese Bacon Wedge

Accompaniments

Baked Potato

Scalloped Potatoes

Roasted Red Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Potatoes And Gravy

Rice Pilaf

Glazed Baby Carrots

Green Bean Almandine

Vegetable Medley

Roasted Zucchini & Squash

Risotto

Corn

Asparagus