Individually labeled tortas with chips & salsa
El Colibri Catering · Monterey County
Boxed lunches that are easy to hand out and easy to order
Order individually boxed lunches for meetings, trainings, school staff days, and team events where distribution needs to stay simple.
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Individually labeled tortas with chips & salsaSoup / salad / sandwich option for mixed preferences and dietary varietyAdd agua fresca or dessert to round out the orderBuilt for office lunches, trainings, and simple group handout
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Soup / salad / sandwich option for mixed preferences and dietary variety
Add agua fresca or dessert to round out the order
Built for office lunches, trainings, and simple group handout
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From $17/guest
Starting prices reflect pickup, drop-off, or basic delivery. Setup, refills, staffing, and full-service are quoted separately based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.
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Lunch Boxes – Torta for drop-off / pickup
Easy handout option when timing is tight and guests are eating in shifts.
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Soup, Salad & Sandwich Luncheon delivered and set up
Office-friendly lunch for mixed preferences and lighter daytime events.
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Breakfast Burrito Bar with staffed serving line
Best fit when you want a hotter setup with more of a hosted spread.
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Starting prices reflect simple drop-off, pickup, or basic delivery. Delivery, setup, buffet refills, staffed service, and full-service events are quoted based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.
Add-ons (per person)
We usually lead with guac + chips, agua fresca, horchata, and dessert or sweets. Fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and quesabirrias come in as specialty upgrades when the event format supports them.
Quesabirrias are quoted as a premium fresh-service add-on rather than a tray-held buffet item.
Starting package price$18.00
Lowest published starting price$17.00
Add-ons per person$0.00
Guests entered40
Food subtotal$720.00
Service cost (20% on gross)$144.00
Tax on food (9.25%)$66.60
Estimated total$930.60
Estimation only. This estimate includes a 20% service cost on gross food and 9.25% tax on food only. Final pricing may still vary with travel, rentals, and whether the event needs interactive staffing or full live made-to-order service.
Starting prices reflect pickup, drop-off, or basic delivery. Setup, refills, staffing, and full-service are quoted separately based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.
Quesabirrias are available as a premium fresh-service add-on for taquiza-style events. Because they are best served fresh, they are not included as the default item in our buffet packages.
Looking for Italian, pizza-forward, or premium private-event catering? Ask us about custom menus for weddings, beach celebrations, and private dinners.
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Best fit when guests need individual meals, delivery needs to stay quick, and you do not want a buffet line or staffed setup.
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What comes in each boxed lunch?
The torta boxes include an individually packed sandwich plus chips and salsa. The soup, salad, and sandwich option works well when you want a more mixed office-style lunch.
Can we split the order between different choices?
Yes. That is common for meetings and staff lunches. Use the notes field to tell us how you want to split counts or where you need labeling.
What is the minimum order?
Boxed lunch pricing starts at 25 guests. Smaller groups can still order, but the minimum charge applies.
Can we add drinks or dessert?
Yes. Agua fresca, coffee, cookies, and guac with chips are easy add-ons when you want the order to feel more complete.