Los Angeles caterer, Eco Caters Provided Organic Catering for the LA Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
We were pleased to get the chance to work with Competitor Group again for the LA Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. This time we provided Los Angeles catering for both the VIP pre-party and the VIP tent after the race. For the VIP cocktail party, Los Angeles Caterer provided both stationary and tray passed hors d’oeuvres. Guest were welcomed to our Chef’s Choice Cheese Display with Market Fruit and Preserves, Mezze Platter with Hummus Trio, Tabouli, Olives Salad, and Grilled Flatbread, and our fresh Vegetable Crudite with Roasted Onion Dip and House Ranch. We also prepared a trip of tasty little sliders including; Curry Chicken Salad with California Golden Raisins, Muffoletta with Olive Salad and Provolone, Grilled Eggplant with Tomato, Arugula, and Marjoram Aioli. Servers then passed Truffled Grilled Cheese, Roasted Chicken with Avocado, Sweet Corn, and Fermented Black Bean, Beef Wellingtons with Smoked Ketchup and Apricot Mustard, Seared Albacore with Orange Grapefruit Slaw, and Fresh Bruschetta with Tomato Concasse, Avocado Oil, and Preserved Lemon. Guest danced and enjoyed the night before the big race!
Los Angeles caterer, Eco Caters also put together an organic and filling post-race breakfast and lunch. The elite athletes were treated to a lunch buffet of Farmers Market Salad including, Best of the Market greens and vegetables with a house vinaigrette dressing, a trio of sandwiches including; Grilled Portabella Mushroom served on a French Roll with Grilled Red Pepper Aioli, Creole Mustard, and Herb Mix, Muffoletta with Olive Salad and Provolone, and Turkey Burger with Apricot, Apple, Arugula, and House Mustard. This Los Angeles catering team also served up some satisfying sides, including, Gouda Mac and Cheese, Grilled Market Veggies, Southern Pasta Salad with Local Olives, Celery, Onion, and Lemon. For dessert athletes devoured our Banana Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache.
In efforts to host a more sustainable event, Competitor Group has been working with Eco Caters, an organic catering company, for the past three years at both the San Diego and Los Angeles marathons. We feel that this is a great partnership, as healthy, fresh and tasty organic catered food couples great with hungry endurance athletes. You can read more about Competitors mission to stay green here.