Merced's Finest Dining
Fernando's Bistro is your full-service caterer specializing in providing a complete catering experience for your next event, large or small.

Please note:
Our standard, full-service catering LUNCH or DINNER menus are designed to service a minimum of 40 people off site at your location, or a minimum of 30 people in our restaurant's banquet rooms.

Our "special events" full-service catering menu is designed to service a minimum of 50 people off-site, or 40 people in our restaurant's Burgundy or Bordeaux banquet rooms.  Please keep these minimum requirements in mind when booking your reservations.

Listed below are the various catering menu themes and food types you can choose from.  When completing the online reservation form, simply specify the menu item number, quantity desired (i.e. Item #1, Qty of 2, would mean you wanted 120 pcs. of that item...), and theme name (if applicable) for your event.



Buffet and Menu Theme Choices

Hors d'oeuvres - Hot Selections
Hors d'oeuvres - Cold Selections
Hors d'oeuvres - Early Bird Buffet
Hors d'oeuvres - Cool Buffet
Hors d'oeuvres - Grill Buffet
Hors d'oeuvres - Full Monty Buffet
Italian Theme
Italian Theme Buffet
Holiday
Breakfast
Gourmet Specialties - Beef
Gourmet Specialties - Chicken
Mexican Theme
Mexican Buffet
Gourmet Specialties - Seafood
Gourmet Specialties - Pork
Gourmet Specialties - Lamb
Accoutrements - Salads
Accoutrements - Starches
Accoutrements - Vegetables
Accoutrements - Breads
Desserts 


Hors d'oeuvres - Hot Selections


 
 
1.Grilled Chicken Breast Skewers (teriyaki, herb garlic, sesame)
60 pcs.

2.Grilled Steak Skewers (teriyaki)
60 pcs.
3.Shrimp Skewers (lemon herb or cajun)
60 pcs.
4.Inferno Buffalo with Ranch Dip
75 pcs.

5.Barbecue Wing Drummettes
60 pcs. 
6.Baked Potato Skins
60 pcs.

7.Baked New Potatoes with Sour Cream & Chives
40 pcs. 
8.Baked Brie en Cruet
1 unit

9.Barbecue Meatballs
60 pcs.

10.Swedish Meatballs
60 pcs.

11.Spicy Baby Pork Ribs
60 pcs.

12.Bruschetta with Basil, Garlic and Tomato
75 pcs. 
13.Mini Quesadillas with Chicken or Cheese
60 pcs.

14.Miniature Quiche
60 pcs.

15.Oyster Casino
50 pcs.

16.Fried Mozzarella with Marinara Dip
60 pcs.

17.Scallops Wrapped with Bacon
50 pcs.

18.Shrimp Scampi Skewers
50 pcs.

 
  
Hors d'oeuvres - Cold Selections


   
19. Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce75 pcs.

20. Smoked Salmon Wrapped with Herb Cream Cheese
60 pcs.

21. Oysters Rockefeller
50 pcs.

22. Garden Vegetables Tray with Ranch Dip
 
23. Fresh Salsa with Tortilla Chips
 
24. Deviled Eggs
60 pcs.

25. Fresh Fruit Platter
 
26. Asparagus wrapped with Proscuitto
60 pcs.

27. Mixed Cheese Platter
 
28. Cucumbers Stuffed with Smoked Salmon
60 pcs.

29. Swordfish on Rice with Jalapeno Dip
60 pcs.

30. Fresh Stuffed Tomatoes
60 pcs.

   
Hors d'oeuvres - Early Bird Buffet
A perfect assortment of finger bites for those early guests at a reception

before the wedding party arrives, or any other occasion before a full meal.
 
   
31. Fresh Salsa with Tortilla Chips
 

32. Fresh Fruit Platter
 
33. Garden Vegetables with Dip
 
   
Hors d'oeuvres - Cool Buffet
This refreshing buffet features:
 
   
34. Mixed Cheese Platter with Assortment of Crackers
 
35. Fresh Fruit Platter 
36. Garden Vegetables with Dip
 
37. Smoked Salmon Wrapped in Herb Cheese
 
38. Asparagus wrapped in Proscuitto
 
   
Hors d'oeuvres - Grill Buffet
This warm buffet features:
 
   
39. Grilled Chicken Breast Skewers
      - teriyaki, herb garlic, sesame
 
40. Grilled Steak Skewers
      - teryaki
 
41. Shrimp Skewers
      - lemon herb, cajun
 
42. Barbecue Meatballs
 
43. Fried Mozzarella with Marinara Dip
 
   
Hors d'oeuvres - Full Monty Buffet
Our perfect combination of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres finger bites
when you don't need a full course meal
 
   
44. Garden Vegetables with Ranch Dip
 
45. Deviled Eggs
 
46. Asparagus wrapped with Proscuitto
 
47. Cucumbers stuffed with Smoked Salmon
 
48. Swordfish on Rice with Jalapeno Dip
 
49. Fresh Stuffed Tomatoes
 
50. Barbecue Meatballs
 
51. Barbecue Wing Drummettes
 
52. Baked Potato Skins
 
53. Spicy Baby Pork Ribs
 
54. Bruschetta with Basil, Garlic, & Tomato
 
   
Italian Theme
 
55. Baked Lasagna
Cooked with choice of spicy Italian sausage, beef, chicken, or spring
vegetables with mushrooms. 
Served with:
Tossed green salad and choice of dressing
Parmesan Garlic bread

 
56. Chicken Parmesan
Boneless breast breaded and baked, topped with fresh tomatoes,
fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese

 
57. Italian Marinated Roasted Chicken
Served with:
Pasta Primavera
Tossed Caesar Salad
Parmesan Garlic Bread

 
58. Pastas
Served with tossed salad and Parmesan Garlic bread

Choice of:
Chicken Pesto
Chicken, broccoli, & olives in a fresh pesto sauce with fettuccini pasta

Pasta Primavera
Fresh vegetables, herbs & garlic sauteed in olive oil with fettuccini pasta

Penne a la Vodka
Fresh herbs & spices, vodka, sun dried tomatoes with penne pasta

 
   
Italian Theme Buffet
Buffet includes dinner garlic or olive rolls, fresh-brewed coffee, ice tea, or soda.
 
61.  Choice of 4 Salads from the following:

Green Salad, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Marinated Mushroom Salad,
Artichokes Salad, White Antipasto Salad, Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad,
Eggplant Salad, Cucumber & Tomatoes Salad, Caesar Salad,
Macaroni Salad, Fresh fruit Salad, Spinach & Strawberries Salad,
Slice tomatoes with Basil leaves & Ricotta cheese

 
62.  Choice of 2 Entrees from the following:

Chicken Cattatori, Chicken Portofino, Chicken with Lemon Cappers,
Chicken Parmigana, Chicken Primavera, Chicken Piccatta,
Chicken Forester, Beef Stew, Tri-Tip Slice with mushroom sauce,
Pork Portofino Style, Veal breaded with marinara sauce

 
63.  1 Starch Item from the following:

Pasta al dented, Pasta Primavera, Pasta with Pesto,
Pasta with marinara sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, Risotto,
Baked Eggplant with cheese

 

 
Mexican Theme
Buffet includes dinner garlic or olive rolls, fresh-brewed coffee, ice tea, or soda.


65.  Fajitas - Chicken, Steak and/or Shrimp
Grilled to perfection...with fresh tomatoes, peppers & onions
Served with:
Mexican Caesar salad
Mexican style ice
Refried or ranch style benas
Salsa, guacamole, and sour cream
Flour tortillas & corn tortillas

 
66.  Enchiladas
Topped with choice of spicy red sauce or green sauce, Jack & cheddar cheese, green onions, & black olives

Steak, Chicken and/or Cheese
Served with:
Mexican Caesar salad
Mexican style rice
Refried or ranch style beans
Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, & tortilla chips

 

  
Mexican Theme Buffet


67.  Taco Buffet
Prepare your own tacos

Shredded Chicken, Ground or Shredded Beef
Served with:
Soft & Hard taco shells
Shredded lettuce & grated cheddar cheese
Mexican Caesar salad
Mexican style rice
Refried or ranch style beans
Salsa, guacamole, sour cream
Tortilla chips



68.  South of the Border Buffet
It's fiesta time with this buffet

Green Lettuce with oranges, jicama, nopales, salad
Green beans with Garbanzos and Kidney beans salad
Small elbow pasta with green peas, tomatoes, cucumbers salad
Red and Green salsa
Guacamole
Slice fresh fruit
Enchiladas
Chile rellenos
Beef fajitas
Mexican rice
Frijoles de olla
Tortillas or garlic bread
Butter
Hot salsa on request
Churros for dessert




 
Hawaiian Luau Theme Buffet
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69.  Hawaiian Pork Roast

70.  Teriyaki Chicken
Boneless marinated breast with fresh pineapple

71.  Hawaiian-Style Beef Ribs
Marinated and slowly roasted to perfection

Served with:
Green salad with Chef's Hawaiian dressing
Tropical fruit salad
Hawaiian Grilled Fish Salad
Hawaiian-Style Rice
Fresh Sauteed Vegetables
Hawaiian bread and fresh baked rolls with butter
 



All-American Theme Buffet
 
72.  Meatloaf
Just the way mom used to make it

73.  Home Style Fried Chicken

74.  Santa Maria Style Tri-tip

Served with:

Green salad with dressing
Coleslaw
Tomatoes, Roasted bell peppers, Olive salad,
Corn on the cob, Mashed potatoes with country gravy
American Vegetable Medley
Fresh baked sourdough rolls

  
   
Holiday
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75.  Roasted Turkey
Light & dark meat with giblet gravy

76.  Honey Roasted Ham
Carved & served with gravy

Served with:
Green salad with choice of dressing
Garlic mashed potatoes
Sweet potatoes with brown sugar glaze
Holiday herbed stuffing
Fresh baked sourdough rolls
 
   
Breakfast
Start your day off right with the most important meal
 
   
77.  Continental
Light assortment perfect for meetings

Danishes and mini muffins with butter
Banana and Blueberry mini muffins
Fresh Fruit Platter
Coffee, Hot Tea

 
78.  Home Style
An All-American Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs

Served with:
Bacon & Sausage
Country-style potatoes
Fresh Fruit Platter
Fresh baked biscuits with gravy
 
79.  Elegant Style

Eggs Benedict
With real hollandaise sauce

Eggs Frittata
Baked filled with potatoes, vegetables, Swiss & cheddar cheese

Served with:
Grilled ham & bacon
Fresh Fruit Platter
Bagels with cream cheese

 
80.  South of the Border

Breakfast Burritos
Filled with scrambled eggs, rice, tomatoes & cheese

Served with:
Chorizo & Sausage
Fresh Fruit Platter
Fresh Assortment of Mexican Breads

 
   
Gourmet Specialties - Beef
Fernando's Bistro uses only certified Angus beef, the highest quality around.
 

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81.  Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Served with aujus and cremed horseradish
 
82.  Filet Mignon
Wrapped in bacon & rolled with cracked pepper, served with demy-glaze
 
83.  Roast Tri-Tip
Marinated Santa Maria Style and served in its own juices
 
84.  Grilled Steak
New York Strip, Rib-Eye, Flat-iron
Served with our own special spices & grilled to perfection
 
   
Gourmet Specialties - Chicken
Fresh California-grown poultry
 
   
85.  Chicken Forester
Boneless breast grilled
 
86.  Grilled Herb Chicken
Boneless breast grilled with fresh herbs, topped with tomatoes and basil
 
87.  Chicken Piccatta
Boneless breast grilled
 
88.  Chicken Cordon Bleu
Boneless breast grilled
 
89.  Home-Style Fried Chicken
Boneless breast grilled
 
90.  California-Style Chicken
Boneless breast grilled
 
91.  Chicken Marsala
Boneless breast grilled
 
   
Gourmet Specialties - Seafood
 

  
92.   Grilled Snapper  
93.   Trout Almandine
 
94.   Champagne Salmon
 
95.   Parmesan Halibut
 
96.   Swordfish
 
97.   Filet of Sole
 
98.   Sea Bass
 
99.   Grilled Tilapia
 
100. Grilled Catfish
 
 
  
Gourmet Specialties - Pork

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101. Balsamic Pork Chops
 
102. Roasted Pork Loin
 
103. Barbecued Pork Ribs
 
104. Pork Ouso Buco
 
 
  
Gourmet Specialties - Lamb

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105. Roast Leg of Lamb
 
106. Grilled Lamb Chops
 
107. Lamb Ouso Buco
 
   
Accoutrements - Salads


108. Regular main course salad
  
109. Spinach salad with strawberries and vinaigrette
  
110. Romaine salad small pieces of fruit and ricotta cheese
  
111. Ceasar Salad


112. Greek Salad 
   
Accoutrements - Starches


Pasta Primavera, Pasta al dented, Pasta Alfredo, pasta with Marinara sauce,Rigatoni, Scallop potatoes. Red smash potatoes, Mashed potatoes, Parsley potatoes, baked potatoes, twice baked potatoes, Rice, risotto
  
   
Accoutrements - Vegetables
 
Sauté Cucumbers, Mixed vegetables, Baby carrots, Zucchini and Yellow squash, Green beans and almonds, Italian green beans, Asparagus on special request
  
   
Accoutrements - Breads


Garlic bread, Olive bread, grilled garlic bread, Plain rolls, Chi Bata bread, Sour dough bread or rolls.
  
   
Desserts

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 Carrot cake, Chocolate cake, Plain cheese cake, Fruit cheese cake, Bread pudding, Tiramisu, Apple pie, Apricot pie, Flan, Tres leches cake, Lemon cake,