A sushi hand roll with nori seaweed wrapping, filled with rice, shrimp, cucumber, fish roe, and other ingredients, placed on a beige plate with a decorative design.

Specialized Catering

Cruz Experience offers a curated selection of specialized catering stations designed to elevate any event, whether as a standalone experience or as a complement to an existing catered affair. These are not standard catering packages. Each station is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients, intentional presentation, and the kind of attention to detail that only comes from a chef-driven approach. We work directly with clients and welcome collaboration with existing caterers and event planners. Every event is different, and every menu is tailored to match. The following stations represent our starting offerings. Reach out to discuss how we can build the right experience for your event.

Current Offerings:

  • From glistening raw bars loaded with freshly shucked oysters and chilled seafood to smoky, butter-drenched barbecued oysters hot off the grill, Cruz Experience brings the full spectrum of shellfish hospitality to your event. Whether you are envisioning an elegant cocktail-hour raw bar with mignonette and fresh accompaniments, an interactive grilled oyster station with house sauces and toppings, or a sprawling shellfish spread featuring clams, shrimp, crab, and more, we design each station to be as visually stunning as it is delicious. Every detail, from the ice presentation to the final garnish, is curated to create an experience your guests will not forget.

    Starting from $30 per person  |  $1,500 minimum

  • From the rich, concentrated dipping broths of Japanese Tsukemen to bright and refreshing chilled rice noodle salad stations, the Cruz Experience Asian Noodle Bar brings bold, layered flavors to your event in the most interactive and visually engaging way. Hot options like garlic yakisoba with stir-fried vegetables and your choice of protein sit alongside cold noodle spreads dressed in house-crafted sauces, giving guests a dynamic and memorable dining experience. Every station is thoughtfully styled with proper decor, serving vessels, and a curated selection of sauces, garnishes, and proteins tailored specifically to your event. Whether it is a casual outdoor gathering or an upscale themed affair, this is one station that always draws a crowd.

    Starting from $20 per person  |  $1,500 minimum

  • Elegant, interactive, and endlessly customizable, the Cruz Experience Temaki Station brings the art of the Japanese hand roll to your event. Crisp sheets of nori are filled to order with the freshest quality seafood, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice, each cone a beautiful, bite-sized expression of simplicity and craft. From sashimi-grade fish to creative vegetarian options, every hand roll is assembled fresh in the moment, making this station as much of a visual experience as a culinary one. Clean, refined, and undeniably impressive, the Temaki Station is a standout addition to any event looking to offer something truly unique.

    Starting from $24 per person  |  $1,500 minimum

  • Approachable yet undeniably gourmet, the Cruz Experience Panini & Charcuterie Station transforms the humble pressed sandwich into a moment worth savoring. Featuring artisan breads paired with a thoughtfully curated charcuterie selection, guests choose from a rotating lineup of both meat and vegetarian options, each pressed to order and finished with house-made spreads, quality cheeses, and fresh accompaniments. This station strikes the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication, making it ideal as a meal centerpiece or a satisfying complement to a larger spread. Simple in concept, exceptional in execution.

    Starting from $18 per person  |  $1,500 minimum

  • The Cruz Experience Premium Charcuterie & Grazing Table is a fully styled, large-format spread built around locally sourced specialty cheeses, artisan cured meats, dried fruits, roasted nuts, house accompaniments, and an artisan bread and cracker selection, arranged with the same care and intention as any plated course. Whether anchoring a cocktail hour or serving as a stunning centerpiece throughout an event, this station is as much a visual statement as it is a culinary one. Best enjoyed at your own pace, in good company. Perfect as a standalone experience or as an elegant addition to any existing catered event.

    Starting from $22 per person  |  Minimums apply