Catering
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees Cafe & Catering was built around good food, good people, and taking care of the community around us.
We're a family-run breakfast cafe and catering company based in Capitola, serving locals, Bay Area visitors, and gatherings throughout Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast.
From breakfast and brunch at the cafe to office lunches, celebrations, backyard parties, and large group events, our goal has always been simple: serve fresh food and make people feel taken care of.
What We Believe
We believe good food starts with good ingredients. Whenever possible, we work with local farms and seasonal ingredients, including eggs from Glaum Ranch right here in Santa Cruz County.
Many of our pastries, sauces, dressings, cinnamon rolls, and breakfast favorites are made fresh in house.
We still answer the phone. We still help people figure things out. When you call Busy Bees, you're talking to real people who care about getting it right.
Recognition
Busy Bees has been voted Best Caterer in Santa Cruz County by Good Times in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
We were also voted Best Caterer in the 2025 Santa Cruz Sentinel Readers' Choice awards.
In 2025, Lookout Santa Cruz recognized Busy Bees for Favorite Catering for a Work Lunch and Favorite Catering for a Dinner Party.
We're also proud to be an approved caterer for UC Santa Cruz.
Catering Menu
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Breakfast Burrito
All burritos come with egg, pan fried potato and cheese. Cut, individually wrapped, labeled with salsa on the side
Your choice of meat: bacon, ham, sausage
Veggie: zucchini, spinach, broccoli
Vegan: curry tofu, mushroom, zucchini, spinach, garlic, onion, hummus (No cheese)
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Traditional Breakfast
A classic breakfast spread with scrambled eggs, fresh seasonal fruit, and your choice of one breakfast side and one protein
Breakfast side: Pan fried potatoes or sweet potatoes
Protein: bacon, sausage or greens
Breakfast Upgrades: pancakes or french toast
(Egg whites available upon request)
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Sandwiches
Club, Turkey, Turkey Harvest, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Roast Beef, Veggie, Vegan, On assorted bread
Chefs Choice of - Salad, potato salad, pasta salad fruit
Chefs Choice of - Cookie, flourless brownie, lemon bar or chia pudding
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Salads
Cobb, Caesars goddess w chicken salmon or hallumi, Farmers Market Salad, Chicken salad, tuna salad, Mediterranean Salad, Taco Salad
Comes with roll & butter
Dessert - cookie, flourless brownie, lemon bar or chia pudding
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Standing Reception
Seasonal Veggie Tray with house ranch dip & hummus
Seasonal fruit platter
Cheese Platter
Bacon wrapped dates
Choice of: Deviled Eggs, veggie frittata or tomato basil bruschetta
Pesto Vegetarian Aram wraps
Quarter cut sandwiches
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Light Standing Reception
Choose 4 from the above menu
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Kiddish Menu
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Seasonal Veggie platter with House made ranch & hummus dip
Assorted full size bagels
Lox & cream cheese spread, plain cream cheese
Sliced tomato, red onion, capers, pickles
Bowls of tuna & egg salad
2 mini desserts per person
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Parisian
Parisian Salad
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Asparagus Or Broccolini with lemon garlic Aioli
Cheese Board & artisanal bread
Lemon Tart
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Salad Sampler
Choose 4 salads, 2 proteins
Comes with Fresh artisan bread & butter
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Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Salad
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Caesars Goddess Salad , parmesan, croutons and Kale
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Parisian Salad – Baby gems, potato, pickled beets, radish, green beans, egg, olives , capers
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Watermelon feta mint red onion, mint, honey croutons , arugula
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Corn, zucchini, cherry tomato , avocado, basil, red onion, spring mix salad
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Stone fruit, goat cheese, candied pecans, shaved fennel, arugula
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Strawberry, toasted almond, feta salad, Spinach
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Farmers Market Salad – Shredded carrots & cabbage, tomato, cucumber, pickled beets, avocado, mixed beans, toasted seeds, herbed mixed green mix
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Country Potato Salad
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Edamame & Avocado Quinoa salad
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French lentil Salad – grilled chicken, sliced tritip, grilled salmon platters, grilled hallumi or grilled tofu
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Sandwich & Salad Lunch
Choose 3 Salads
Quarter Cut Sandwiches - 2 pieces per person
Veggie pesto aram wrap or vegan hummus wrap - 1 per person
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Mediterranean
Hummus/ Babaganoush / Chili Sauce
Israeli salad
Israeli rice with lentils
Roasted Vegetables
Kofte Lamb or beef
Grilled Chicken Shawarma
Flat Bread
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Artisan Cheese Platter
Serves 25
add charcuterie
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Seasonal Fruit
Sm serves 25
lrg serves 50
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Seasonal Vegetable Tray
with House ranch dip & hummus
Sm
Med
Lrg
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Farmers Market Spring Rolls
25 pc minimum
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Deviled Eggs
25 pc
36 pc
50 pc
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Antipasti Skewers
25 pc minimum
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Salad Sampler
Choice of 3 - Fresh fruit, potato salad, edamame avocado quinoa, pasta salad, greens and garlic, roasted veg
sm | serves 10 people
med | serves 15 people
large | serves 20 people
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Veggie Aram Wrapped Sandwich
24 pc
36 pc
48 pc
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Quarter Cut sandwiches
24 pc
36 pc
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Asparagus Wrapped with Crispy Prosciutto
25 Pc minimum
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Hot Artichoke Dip
Serves 40
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Traditional Prawns or Tequila Prawns
2lbs serves 24
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Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
25 pc minimum
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Veggie Frittata
25 piece minimum
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Desserts
Cookies, brownies, lemon bars
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Pastries
Cinnamon rolls, seasonal snack breads, muffins
Dozen Minimum
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Quiche
Spinach & mushroom, Lorraine, Broccoli cheddar, Spinach & bacon
Sm serves 8
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Bowl of Berries
Small serves 20
Large serves 40
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Apple or Cranberry Juice
½ gallon (serves 10)
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Orange Juice
1 gallon (20 servings)
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Iced Tea
(unsweetened)
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Bottled Water
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Assorted Spindrift Sparkling Water
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Coffee Service
Locally roasted coffee with half & half, oat milk, sweeteners, stir sticks, and paper cups.
96oz disposable traveler serving approx 10-12 guests
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Standing Reception
Seasonal Veggie Tray with house ranch dip & hummus
Seasonal fruit platter
Cheese Platter
Bacon wrapped dates
Choice of: Deviled Eggs, veggie frittata or tomato basil bruschetta
Pesto Vegetarian Aram wraps
Quarter cut sandwiches
-
Light Standing Reception
Choose 4 from the above menu
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Salad Sampler
Choose 4 salads, 2 proteins
Comes with Fresh artisan bread & butter
-
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Salad
-
Caesars Goddess Salad , parmesan, croutons and Kale
-
Parisian Salad – Baby gems, potato, pickled beets, radish, green beans, egg, olives , capers
-
Watermelon feta mint red onion, mint, honey croutons , arugula
-
Corn, zucchini, cherry tomato , avocado, basil, red onion, spring mix salad
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Stone fruit, goat cheese, candied pecans, shaved fennel, arugula
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Strawberry, toasted almond, feta salad, Spinach
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Farmers Market Salad – Shredded carrots & cabbage, tomato, cucumber, pickled beets, avocado, mixed beans, toasted seeds, herbed mixed green mix
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Country Potato Salad
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Edamame & Avocado Quinoa salad
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French lentil Salad – grilled chicken, sliced tritip, grilled salmon platters, grilled hallumi or grilled tofu
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Sandwich & Salad Lunch
Choose 3 Salads
Quarter Cut Sandwiches - 2 pieces per person
Veggie pesto aram wrap or vegan hummus wrap - 1 per person
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Parisian
Parisian Salad
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Asparagus Or Broccolini with lemon garlic Aioli
Cheese Board & artisanal bread
Lemon Tart
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Mediterranean
Hummus/ Babaganoush / Chili Sauce
Israeli salad
Israeli rice with lentils
Roasted Vegetables
Kofte Lamb or beef
Grilled Chicken Shawarma
Flat Bread
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Taco Bar
Chicken and Beef
Spanish Rice
Beans pinto or black
All the fixing – lettuce, cabbage, tomato, onion, jalapeño, radish, lime, sour cream, cheese
Red & green salsa
Flour & corn tortillas
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Kiddish Menu
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Seasonal Veggie platter with House made ranch & hummus dip
Assorted full size bagels
Lox & cream cheese spread, plain cream cheese
Sliced tomato, red onion, capers, pickles
Bowls of tuna & egg salad
2 mini desserts per person
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Pick One
Bacon
Sausage
Ham
Veggie: zucchini, spinach, broccoli
Vegan: curry tofu, mushroom, zucchini, spinach, garlic, onion, hummus (No cheese)
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Pick One
Bacon
Sausage
Ham
Greens
Only Egg & Cheese
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Breakfast Side
Pan-fried Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
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Protein
Bacon
Sausage
Greens
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Breakfast Upgrades
Pancakes
French Toast
(Egg whites available upon request)
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Quiche
Broccoli Cheddar
Spinach mushroom
Spinach Bacon
Lorraine
Artichoke
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House baked assorted pastry platter
Cinnamon rolls
Seasonal snack bread
Muffins
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Fresh seasonal fruit platter
Small serves 25
Large serves 50
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Apple or Cranberry Juice
½ gallon (serves 10)
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Orange Juice
1 gallon (20 servings)
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Iced Tea
(unsweetened)
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Bottled Water
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Assorted Spindrift Sparkling Water
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Coffee Service
Locally roasted coffee with half & half, oat milk, sweeteners, stir sticks, and paper cups.
96oz disposable traveler serving approx 10-12 guests
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Hot Tea
Assorted tea, stir sticks, sweetener,
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15 Person minimum
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Sandwich type
Cashew chicken salad
Turkey harvest
Turkey cranberry
Turkey club
Tuna salad
Egg salad
Roast beef
Fig jam and brie
Roasted eggplant and burrata
Vegan
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Chefs Choice
Green salad or potato salad
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Chefs Choice
Cookie, brownie, or lemon bar
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Pick u to three
Cashew chicken salad
Turkey cranberry
Chicken caesars goddess
Veggie pesto
Vegan
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Chefs Choice
Green salad or potato salad
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Chefs Choice
Cookie, brownie, or lemon bar
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Pick u to three
Chicken caesars goddess
Cobb
Cashew chicken salad salad
Taco salad
Tuna salad salad
Farmers market salad
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Chefs Choice
Green salad or potato salad
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Chefs Choice
Cookie, brownie, or lemon bar
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Choice of 2 Green Salads
Caesars Goddess
Farmers Market
Citrus Arugula
Strawberry Spinach
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Choose 1 Side Salad
Broccoli Salad
Carrot Slaw
Potato Salad
Quinoa
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Choice of 3 Sandwiches
Cashew Chicken Salad
Turkey Harvest
Turkey Cranberry
Turkey Club
Tuna Salad
Egg Salad
Roast Beef
Fig Jam and Brie
Roasted Eggplant and Burrata
Vegan
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Pick one entree salad:
Chicken caesar goddess
Cobb
Chicken taco salad
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Pick one Green Salad
Citrus arugula
Strawberry spinach
Farmers market (Vegan)
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Pick a Side Salad
Potato salad
Broccoli salad
Carrot slaw
Quinoa
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Apple or Cranberry Juice
½ gallon (serves 10)
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Orange Juice
1 gallon (20 servings)
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Iced Tea
(unsweetened)
-
Bottled Water
-
Assorted Spindrift Sparkling Water
-
Coffee Service
Locally roasted coffee with half & half, oat milk, sweeteners, stir sticks, and paper cups.
96oz disposable traveler serving approx 10-12 guests
-
Artisan Cheese Platter
Serves 25
add charcuterie
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Seasonal Fruit
Sm serves 25
lrg serves 50
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Bowl of Berries
Small serves 20
Large serves 40
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Seasonal Vegetable Tray
with House ranch dip & hummus
Sm
Med
Lrg
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Farmers Market Spring Rolls
25 pc minimum
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Deviled Eggs
25 pc
36 pc
50 pc
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Antipasti Skewers
25 pc minimum
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Salad Sampler
Choice of 3 - Fresh fruit, potato salad, edamame avocado quinoa, pasta salad, greens and garlic, roasted veg
sm | serves 10 people
med | serves 15 people
large | serves 20 people
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Veggie Aram Wrapped Sandwich
24 pc
36 pc
48 pc
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Quarter Cut sandwiches
24 pc
36 pc
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Asparagus Wrapped with Crispy Prosciutto
25 Pc minimum
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Hot Artichoke Dip
Serves 40
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Traditional Prawns or Tequila Prawns
2lbs serves 24
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Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
25 pc minimum
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Veggie Frittata
25 piece minimum
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Desserts
Cookies, brownies, lemon bars
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Pastries
Cinnamon rolls, seasonal snack breads, muffins
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Quiche
Spinach & mushroom, Lorraine, Broccoli cheddar, Spinach & bacon
Sm serves 8
Breakfast and Brunch
16 Person MinimumBoxed Lunches
Receptions
Reception menus are great for standing eventsA La Carte Menu
Beverages
Wedding and Custom Menus Call For Quotes
From taco bars and BBQ catering to brunch spreads, sandwich platters, Cali Mex menus, and family-style meals, we create relaxed, memorable catering experiences built around great food and warm service.
Call today for custom menu options and catering quotes.
Catering Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
(831) 435-6411
Reception menus are great for standing events
Wedding and Custom Menus Call For Quotes
From taco bars and BBQ catering to brunch spreads, sandwich platters, Cali Mex menus, and family-style meals, we create relaxed, memorable catering experiences built around great food and warm service.
Call today for custom menu options and catering quotes.
Catering Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm
(831) 435-6411