Catering

Paella is made with Arborio Rice, which is Gluten Free and can be made with either a seafood stock or vegetable stock.

Paella can be cooked anywhere, no kitchen required.

We offer all of our Salads and Paella for a Catered sit down Service as well.

Click the button above for the Catering Menu PDF or scroll down to see Sample Menus and an embedded Catering Menu.

Catering Sample Menu

For 45 Guests, $65 Per Person, Including Servers, Chefs and Tax.

Cheese Plate- Selection of International Cheeses, Walnuts & Dried Fruit

Lamb Kabob- Ground Lamb, Moroccan Spices & Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

Mushroom Bruschetta- Sautéed Mushroom & Manchego Cheese Bruschetta

Olives - Marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Gambas Skewers- Whole Sautéed Prawns in Olive Oil and Garlic

Mediterranean Mezze Platter- Marinated Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Garlic Hummus, served with Herbed Flat Bread.

Caesar Salad -Creamy Caesar Dressing with Parmesan and Croutons on Crispy Romaine.

Arugula Salad – Dried Fig, Crispy Pancetta, Arugula Salad with Feta & Almonds

Seafood Paella- Spanish Saffron Rice with Artichoke Hearts, Peas, Scallops, Shrimp and Calamari

Vegan Paella – Spanish Saffron Rice made with Artichoke Hearts, Peas, and Seasonal Vegetables.

Two Servers/Bartenders $300

Two Chef’s $300

Catering Menu

Download (PDF, 392.8KB)

Link to printable PDF of the Private Dining in the Garden Room Brochure and Menu.

To book a party contact

Elizabeth Haffner

Cell: 310-447-4966

Email: Liz at AzuOjai.com

Private Dining

Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners and Large Parties

We know that planning for weddings and parties can be very time consuming and difficult, we try and do everything for you.

Our Private Garden Room and Bar can accommodate up to 50 people inside and our attached Outdoor Patio can accommodate up to 20 for a total seating of 70.

For every event we provide white linen, candles and access to the private bar and private garden patio. You have the option to tailor your party to suite your needs; you can offer a full hosted bar, cash bar with hosted wine and beer or only host non-alcoholic beverages. If you would like Azu to provide flowers for your party there is a Flower Charge of $200.

Artisan Pasta

Spaghetti a la Chitarra served with. Marinara 12~ Meat Ragu 15~ or Seafood Bilbao 20~

Honey Baked Brie

Drizzled with Ojai Organic Sage Honey, Spiced Walnuts & Toast Points 10~

Mediterranean Food

Mediterranean cuisine comes from the 21 countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea such as Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon and various countries on the Mediterranean. The food consists primarily of fresh fruits and vegetables with an emphasis on poultry and seafood, rice, grains, beans and pastas. Grilling or broiling is the prevalent method of cooking, with Olive Oil the most prevalent fat or oil used in the preparation of salads, marinades, vegetables, poultry and seafood. Eggplant, artichokes, squash, tomatoes, legumes, onions, mushrooms, okra, cucumbers, and a variety of greens are served fresh, baked, roasted, sautéed, grilled and puréed. Yogurt and cheese are also a major component of Mediterranean cooking. Close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea provides access to fresh seafood. Fresh herbs are used in abundance.^[1] Classic Mediterranean dishes include Spanish paella and Italian risotto with seafood.
Mediterranean cuisine is characterized by flexibility, a wide range of ingredients and regional variations. ^[2]
Around 1975, under the impulse of nutritional directives, Americans discovered the Mediterranean diet.^[3]

History of Tapas

The word "tapas" is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, "to cover".
According to legend^{[citation needed]}, the tapas tradition began when king Alfonso X of Castile recovered from an illness by drinking wine with small dishes between meals. After regaining his health, the king ordered that taverns would not be allowed to serve wine to customers unless it was accompanied by a small snack or "tapa".
According to The Joy of Cooking, the original tapas were the slices of bread or meat which sherry drinkers in Andalusian taverns used to cover their glasses between sips. This was a practical measure meant to prevent fruit flies from hovering over the sweet sherry. The meat used to cover the sherry was normally ham or chorizo, which are both very salty and activate thirst. Because of this, bartenders and restaurant owners began creating a variety of snacks to serve with sherry, thus increasing their alcohol sales.^[1] The tapas eventually became as important as the sherry.
Tapas have evolved through Spanish history by incorporating ingredients and influences from many different cultures and countries. Most of the Iberian Peninsula was invaded by the Romans, who introduced the olive^{[citation needed]} and irrigation methods. The invasion of the North African Moors in the 8th century brought almonds, citrus fruits and fragrant spices. The influence of their 700-year presence remains today, especially in Andalusia. The discovery of the New World brought the introduction of tomatoes, sweet and chili peppers, maize (corn), beans^{[citation needed]} and potatoes. These were readily accepted and easily grown in Spain's microclimates.

Welcome

Chef Laurel Moore has created an elegant, comfortable destination, for world travelers and Ojai locals, serving a fresh local Menu inspired by Spanish & Mediterranean Comfort Cuisine.
Serving an expansive wine list of local and international wines, featuring 25 wines by the glass and a vast, creative Specialty Cocktail Selection.
Private Dining Room available with Private Garden Patio and Bar, perfect for any large function, Rehearsal Dinner, Reception, or Birthday Feast.
We Also offer Mobile Paella Pan Catering.
Perfect for any Celebration.

Hours:
Lunch: Labor Day–Mother’s Day: Wed–Sat 12-3;
Mother’s Day–Labor Day: 7 Days a Week 12-3:30
Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5:30-Close Fri & Sat 5:30- 9:30
Happy Hour: Everyday All Lunch! to 6 p.m.
& All Night Wednesday