Choose between boxed drop-off, delivery/setup, or a fuller buffet service level
El Colibri Catering · Monterey County
Corporate lunch catering that shows up on time
Boxed lunches for easy handout or buffet service for larger teams, trainings, and office celebrations.
Choose between boxed drop-off, delivery/setup, or a fuller buffet service levelFast headcount-based pricing for trainings, office lunches, and offsites4.6 ★ · 100+ Google reviewsServing Monterey County offices and nearby business parks
Use one quote flow for package, add-ons, and event details
No payment needed to request the quote
Venue city required; date and time can be TBD
4.6 ★ Google rating•100+ reviews•Fast replies
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Fast headcount-based pricing for trainings, office lunches, and offsites
4.6 ★ · 100+ Google reviews
Serving Monterey County offices and nearby business parks
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Fajita Fiesta Buffet
A generous fajita-style buffet with chicken, steak, and veggie fajitas, served with rice, beans, tortillas, and house salsas.
From $28/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.
Taquiza Taco Bar
A taco-bar style buffet built around three classic proteins, rice, beans, tortillas, and house toppings.
From $27/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.
Lunch Boxes – Torta
Individually boxed torta lunches with chips and salsa.
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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Soup, Salad & Sandwich Luncheon
Comforting, mix-and-match lunch with soups, salads, and half sandwiches.
From $18/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.
Breakfast Burrito Bar
Build-your-own breakfast burrito experience with chilaquiles and fresh salsas.
From $19/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.
Oaxacan Celebration Buffet
An elevated Mexican buffet featuring birria de res, mole Oaxaqueno, cheese enchiladas, rice, beans, tortillas, and house salsas.
From $32/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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Best Value / Most Popular / Most Elevated
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Best Value
Fajita Fiesta Buffet delivered and set up
Best value for easy crowd-pleasing events that do not need the full buffet-service layer.
Most Popular
Taquiza Taco Bar with buffet setup and on-site refills
The most common next step once the event needs setup, replenishment, and clearer on-site support.
Most Elevated
Fajita Fiesta Buffet with staffed serving line
The stronger close when you want staffed service, more guest interaction, or a more polished event flow.
Not sure yet? Pick any package to continue—our team will confirm the best fit after you submit.
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.
Use the service styles to see how the quote changes. Buffet setup + refills generally lands around $38/person minimum, staffed serving lines around $46/person, and full-service staffed events around $69/person or custom.
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.
Appetizer Add-Ons start at $15/person. Choose 2: mini chicken tostadas, mini tortas, guacamole cups, esquites, taquito-style bites, or vegetarian tamale bites. Premium seafood appetizers can be quoted separately for weddings and elevated private events.
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$30.00
Lowest published starting price$28.00
Add-ons per person$0.00
Guests entered40
Food subtotal$1200.00
Service cost (20% on gross)$240.00
Tax on food (9.25%)$111.00
Estimated total$1551.00
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.
We reply quickly to confirm availability and menu details.
4.6 ★ · 100+ Google reviews
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 the office needs dependable timing, portions that work for teams, and a quote simple enough for a manager to approve quickly.
What helps us move fast
- Preferred package or service style
- Estimated guest count
- Venue city, plus date and start time if you know them
- Notes about dietary needs, setup logistics, or parking
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4.6 ★ on Google with 100+ reviews and hundreds of catered events.
FAQs
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Do you deliver to offices and business parks?
Yes. Corporate lunches are one of the main reasons this page exists. We can handle office drop-off, delivery/setup, and fuller buffet service across Monterey County.
What works best for a team lunch: boxed or buffet?
Boxed lunches are best when people need to grab meals quickly or eat in shifts. Buffets work better for 40+ guests when the team is eating together and wants a fuller spread.
Can we reorder for recurring lunches or trainings?
Yes. Once we know your preferred package, guest count range, and delivery logistics, repeat orders get much easier.
How much notice do you need?
Five or more days is best for most corporate orders. For 75+ guests or more complex setups, two weeks is safer. Rush orders are worth asking about.