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Aisle launch party — The Great (Urban) Outdoors

Whether an intimate wedding ceremony, a 500-guest reception, or anything in between, Poppy is the place to be when celebrating in San Diego.

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Modern Wedding Indoors + Outdoors

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Curated Canapes

Choose from our culinary team's diverse menu of hot or cold canapes to add a burst of flavor, uniquely curated for your event.

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Reception

PASSED CANAPES

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Mini crab cakes w/ Old bay remoulade
Baby lamb chops w/ pistachio gremolata
Fontina arancini w/ smoked tomato jam & basil
Brie and apricot En Croute
Stuffed mushroom w/ boursin cheese
Bacon wrapped date w/ Manchego cheese
Caribbean jerk chicken skewers
Crab wontons w/ sweet & sour sauce
Beef short rib empanadas
Bacon wrapped scallop

Cold:

Ancho rubbed beef tenderloin on potato cake
Grilled chicken w/ mango on crostini
Duck w/ vegetables on wonton spoon
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus on crostini
Smoked salmon on pumpernickel
Ahi tuna w/saffron aioli/caviar on red pepper polenta
Blue cheese/caramelized onion/apple in tart
Brie cheese/fig marmalade on walnut bread
Vegetable summer roll w/ peanut sauce
Deviled egg w/bacon & chive

DISPLAY

Cheese Display

Selection of artisan cheeses/seasonal fruit compote/honeycomb/nuts/grapes/bread/crackers

Imported Cheese & Charcuterie

Selection of artisan cheese/cured meats/honeycomb/nuts/dried fruits/mustard/pickled vegetables/breads & assorted crackers

Slider Display (Choose two)

Waygu beef sliderBacon jam/white cheddar/roasted garlic aioli
Fried chicken sliderDill pickle/spicy aioli
Pork belly bahn mi sliderCrispy pork belly/pickled daikon radish/cilantro/sriracha
Meatball sliderBeef/pork/veal meatball/marinara/fresh mozzarella/parmesan
Shrimp “po boy” sliderFried bay shrimp/shredded lettuce/tomato/pickle/remoulade
Black bean sliderSmoked gouda/arugula/tomato/cumin aioli

Flatbread Display

Heirloom tomatoBurrata/marinara/basil oil/focaccia
BBQ chickenSmoked cheddar/BBQ/red onion/scallion/ranch
Roasted mushroomFontina/mozzarella/fresh thyme/bechamel
ProsciuttoFig jam/mozzarella/roasted tomato

Skybox

Kobe dogs/ballpark dogs/beer brats/rolls/relish/mustard/ketchup/caramelized onions/sauerkraut

Taco Bar

Pork carnitas/achiote chicken/sweet potato mole/salsa Roja/salsa Verde/Pico de Gallo/guacamole/cabbage/crema/pickled red onions/corn & flour tortillas

Dinner/Dessert Menu

Turn your 3-course dinner and dessert menu into a true culinary experience. Each option is thoughtfully crafted with flavors that will truly wow your guests. The only trouble is deciding which dishes to choose!

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Dinner Dessert Menu

Select one starter (soup or salad), two protein entrees, one vegetarian entree, and one dessert.

Soup

Tomato basil bisque w/ goat cheese crostini
Cream of potato soup w/ crispy prosciutto/chive
Ginger carrot bisque w/ lemon confit/cilantro

Salad

Mango & AvocadoBaby spinach/breakfast radish/ginger raspberry vinaigrette
Simple GreensBaby greens/Ca goat cheese/sweet 100 cherry tomato/cucumber/white balsamic vinaigrette
CaesarRomaine hearts/grana/lemon herb breadcrumbs/anchovy lemon dressing
Beet SaladPickled Chioggia beets/feta/toasted almonds/red onions/apple cider vinaigrette
Strawberry blueWild arugula/blue cheese/strawberries/candied walnuts/balsamic vinaigrette

ENTRÉE

Vegetarian

Roasted baby carrot risotto w/parmesan cream/carrot top pesto
Mushroom farrotto w/roasted king trumpet/pickled chanterelles/elephant garlic soubise
Rigatoni alla Norma w/ roasted eggplant/San Marzano tomato/ricotta Salata
Grilled Cauliflower steak/avocado herb sauce/pickled fresno chilis

Pescatarian

Grilled swordfish w/white gazpacho/asparagus
Seared scallops w/black lentils/seared endive/pickled shallots
Roasted Salmon w/confit heirloom potato/braised fennel/tomato brodo
Shrimp and grits w/tasso gravy/white cheddar grits (contains pork)

Carnivore

Roasted chicken breast w/potato puree/haricot vert/lemon thyme jus
Braised beef short rib w/celery root puree/grilled rapini/red wine demi
Roasted pork loin w/braised greens/white corn grits/apple mostarda
Five spice duck breast w/miso pumpkin puree/gai lan (Chinese broccoli)
Roasted filet w/wild mushroom/truffle potato puree/green peppercorn demi
Grilled New York/fondant potato/cream spinach
Cornish game hen/wild rice pilaf/honey glazed carrots
Roasted rack of lamb/harrissa/cauliflower puree/swiss chard
Chicken Saltimbocca/horseradish mashed potato/lemon broccolini/prosciutto

DESSERT

Butterscotch pot de crème w/caramel corn
Mexican chocolate mousse w/dulce de leche/churro
Banana brulee tart w/peanut butter mousse/molasses graham cracker
Key lime pie w/ toasted meringue/shortbread
Chocolate mousse cake w/passion fruit whip cream/strawberry dust
Orange honey cake w/pistachio/whipped mascarpone

Build Your Own Dessert Buffet

Additional $6 per person to menu price. Select three options. If an option you selected is labeled “assorted” please select three flavors.

Petite Cakes
Tarts
Dessert Shots
Smores Brownies
Chocolate Pot De Crème
Salted Caramel Chocolate Tartlet
Assorted Mini Pie Bites:
- Coconut cream
- Key lime
- Banana cream
- Bourbon chocolate pie bites
Assorted Mini Cheesecakes:
- Key Lime
- Nutella
- Honey Lavender
- Tiramisu
- Pistachio
Assorted Mini Cupcakes:
- Cherry coke
- Strawberry lemonade
- Coconut cream cheese
- Peanut butter cup
- Snickerdoodle
Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies:
- Small batch toffee
- Maple glazed apple crisp
- Flourless Fluffernutter
- Caramel pretzel
- Almond joy

Additions

When you have a large party, or simply need a show-stopping addition to your menu, we've got you. Choose from an array of raw bar and carving station options to satisfy even the hungriest guests!

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Additions

Raw Bar

Shrimp cocktail displayRemoulade/cocktail sauce/lemons/hot sauce
Raw oyster displayGreen apple mignonette/cocktail sauce/lemons/hot sauce
Hamachi SashimiPickled Fresno chili/sesame oil
Lobster TailDrawn butter/lemon
King crab legsDrawn butter/lemon
Tuna PokeAhi tuna/avocado/sweet soy/Fujikake/macadamia nuts/sesame

Carving Stations

Required Chef attendant $150 per station

Beef tenderloin$525 serves 20 people Green peppercorn demi/Dijon horseradish crème fraiche
Slow roasted Prime rib$500 serves 25 people Au jus/horseradish cream
Roasted Salmon$450 serves 20 people Dill yogurt/Mediterranean relish
Grilled Pork Loin$445 serves 20 people Lemon herb sauce
Roasted leg of lamb$475 serves 20 people Natural jus/mint pesto
Santa Maria Tri tip$400 serves 15 people Meyer lemon gremolata

Preferred Vendors

Amorology

Heather Balliet

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Stylish Details

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Serendipity Events

Laura Schwandt

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Type A Soiree

Veronica Carr

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Simply Gorgeous Events

Kayla Teague

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Forever Refined Evens

Suher Haidar

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Amorology

Heather Balliet

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Native Poppy

A. H. R. Florals

Tularosa Flowers

Adore Folklore

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To Be Designed (TBD)

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Brogen Jessup

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JTran Photos

James Tran

Camila Margotta

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Dart Collective

DJ Will Gill

Testimonals

“It feels like a dream and many magical moments have happened here!”

Krystel Stacey

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Poppy

Transform this urban outdoor event space into the venue of your dreams.

The Great (Urban) Outdoors

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Reception

PASSED CANAPES

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ENTRÉE

DESSERT

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