Stations Pure Joy Event Planners (805) 963-5766
Stations add interest and action - something for the guests to do; delicious food is cooked fresh to order, on site, right in front of them. The stations are creatively decorated to go with any theme or decor. We’ve done Serengeti Jungle tents, Old West BBQ’s, Tuscan Pasta Stations, Beautiful Santa Barbara Garden Salad Stations, Totem Pole Luau’s, Rustic Spanish grill stations, Specialty Bars with Ice Sculptures that serve Vodka out of a Dragon’s Tongue, Giant Frozen Martini or a simple Chili or Harvest Soup Station. Specialty stations should serve a minimum of 75 guests and cost an average of 200.00 for set up and décor to add to your event.
Welcome Fresh Squeezed Beverage Bar &
Nonalcoholic Beverage Options
Choose 3 from; 1) Lemony Iced Tea w/ fresh Mint, 2) Sparkling Fresh Citrus Punch w/ Tri Color Citrus Garnish, 3) Guava Passion Fruit w/ Golden Raspberries, 4) Ginger Pineapple Fizz w/ Fresh Pineapple Wedges, 5) Berry Spritzer w/ garnish of Farmer’s Market Berries 6) Fresh Squeezed Cherry Lemonade w/ Lemon Slices & Cherry Garnish,7) Icy Jamaica (Hibiscus Sweet Tea)
Specialty Bars and Cocktails
Pure Joy fresh squeezed Margarita mix, 51 flavors of Martinis, carved fluted ice sculptures, carved ice bars, Wine tasting, Red or White Peach and Citrus Sangria, French & Italian Sodas, Planter’s Punch, Mai Tai’s, Irish Coffees, Mojitos, Watermelon Mojitos, Lynchburg Lemonade, Pure Joy Cosmos; Limoncello and Vodka we'll do the rest, inside of glasses drizzled with Cranberry infused Honey, shot bars, full bars, Caipirinhas, Purple Rain and we offer a large selection of fresh colorful fruit garnished special occasion cocktails. You provide the alcohol for our Professional Bartenders to serve with style.
Chef Manned Catch of the Day Ceviche Station
A great interactive "California Fresh Style" station where our chef prepares local, Seafood Ceviche with you’re event day’s fresh catch deliciously tossed together and presented in cosmo glasses with Fresh Crisp Corn Chips.
Brunch Menu
Choose from; Puff cups of Eggs Florentine, Spinach and Cheese Strata, Green Chili and Cheddar Casserole, Lemon Parmesan Artichoke Bottoms, Red Rose Potatoes & Bells, Crisped Maple Glazed Bacon, Quiches; (Mushroom Gruyere & Butter Sautéed Scallions, Baby Spinach Tomato & Fresh Feta, Caramelized Onion Zucchini & Cheddar, Bacon or Ham can be added as you choose), Homemade Chicken Sausage Patties with Green Apples and Fresh Sage, Berry Muffins, Scones, Devonshire Cream & Farmer’s Market Jam, Bountiful Fresh Fruit Salad centered with a carved Melon Swan, Brandy Marinated Citrus, Fresh Squeezed Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Iced Hibiscus Herbal Mint Tea & passed Spiked Banana Citrus Compotes
Omelet Station
Lilly's Farm Fresh Eggs, Sauteed Mushrooms, Bacon, Ham, Cheeses, Chives, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Chilies, Artichokes, Tomatoes and Spinach.
Grill Station
Appetizers or a main course hot off the grill with fresh made dips and sauces. We also have station top mesquite drum grills or black iron flat grills that really make this station sizzle. Polenta Triangles with Parmesan and Rosemary, Tender Marinated Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Salmon and Veggies are all good choices.
Live Mermaid Station
A beautiful mermaid lounges above a spectacular seafood station offering icy fresh tid bits from the sea. (see photo in gallery)
Soft Taco Station
Fresh Tortillas Freshly Handmade on location grilled with Sizzling Beef Carnitas, Tomatillo Chicken and Cheeses, (Grilled Shrimp or Fresh Fish optional additions), Fresh Cilantro, Tomatoes, Spicy Salsas, Shredded Cabbage, Radishes, Sour Cream…you get the idea!
Pasta Station
A popular action station all sauces made fresh in advance or we can offer a variety of choices to the guests, like our homemade Pesto, Garden Marinara, Parmesana Alfredo, Puttanesca and toppings like; Fresh Spinach, Tomatoes, Sauteed Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Shrimp, Toasted Pine Nuts anything that goes well with your taste and menu.
Chef Manned Ceviche Station A great interactive "California Fresh Style" station where our chef prepares local, Seafood Ceviche with you’re event day’s fresh catch deliciously tossed together and presented in cosmo glasses with Corn Chips
Salad Station
A beautiful station offering a colorful array of salads chosen from our menu.
Falafel Station
Falafels made fresh at the station with split Pitas, Tehina Cream Sauce, Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes.
Mediterranean Mezze
A lush array of Dressed Feta Cheese, Greek Olives, Homemade Red Pepper Hummus and Baba Ghanoush, Toasted Pita Points, Baguette Slices, Figs, Dates, Pistachios, Urns of Tangerines and Grapes.
Mezze Optional additions; Kolokythokeftedes (Warm Zucchini & Greek Cheese Patties), Skordalia Dip, *Lamb Kofta & Yogurt Mint Sauce, *Mint Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Tahini and Honey Dip, *Grilled Eggplant Bruchett
Bruchetta Station
Farmer’s Market Delicious Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil chopped fresh there at the station. Toasted slices of Baguettes. Tall, elegant layered Cheese Torte of Sun Dried Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto as well as Pure Joy Kalamata Olive Tapenade.
Savory Crepe Station
Great for Cocktail Receptions; Warm made-to-order French Crepes with a choice of Sautéed Mushrooms, Chicken, Ratatouille as well as Mornay Sauce & Fresh Tomato Sauce.
Mashed Potato Bar
Still wildly popular with the guests; Hot silver chafers offer Homemade Buttery Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Potato Mash with every imaginable topping, Hot Fresh Turkey Pan Gravy and Beef Bourguignon.
Wok Station
Fresh Fried Rice, Colorful Stir Fry Veggies, Fresh Ginger, Cilantro, Mung Bean Sprouts, Tofu, Shrimp, Pork, Chicken; All prepared to order in sizzling woks at the Station for you and your guests.
Ice Cream Sundae Station
Premium Ice Cream, Hot Belgian Chocolate Sauce, Homemade Caramel Sauce, Fresh Whipped Cream, Toasted Almonds, Berries and a dizzying array of Toppings. Additional option Chef manned station with; Warm Butter Rum Bananas, Cherries Jubilee, Warm Brandied Peaches
Dessert Crepe Station
Warm made-to-order French Crepes with an array of fillings. Choose from Nutella, Warm Strawberries, Warm Blueberries, Whipped Cream, Toasted Coconut, Banana Butter Rum Sauté, Toasted Almond Slices, Powder Sugar, etc.
Sweets
See our Desert Menu for an array of Dessert Station ideas like a Chocolate Bar, Gelato Station or our Crème Brulèè Station where Deep Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Raspberry or Coconut Crème Brulèè pots are torched to order.
Coffee Station
We fresh brew the highest quality coffees, decaf and provide a large variety of teas, brown & white sugar cubes, Belgian chocolate, Italian syrups, fresh whipped cream, chocolate whipped cream, cinnamon stick stirrers, liqueur chocolates, handmade shortbread cookies or fresh biscotti, a beautiful and very popular station. We also do a great Mexican Coffee Station with urns of deeply flavored and aromatic raw cane sugar sweetened spiced Mexican Coffee and Mexican Hot Chocolate, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon Swizzle Sticks, and Fresh Mexican Wedding Cookies.
Station options are endless, anything is possible, let us know your vision and we’ll take it from there.