Private Events
OUR VENUE
Our space features a thoughtfully designed interior blending Peruvian, Japanese, and Chinese influences. A handcrafted fabric ceiling with suspended cylinders creates a unique ambiance, complemented by handmade tableware, local art, warm lighting, and comfortable seating.
With a casual dining room and a heated patio, Kayao offers a distinctive and inviting setting for any event.
FOOD MENU OPTIONS
Family Style
#1 The Origin
served family style- • Guacamole: Avocado, feta, edamame, ají amarillo leche de tigre, tuber chips.
- • Yucas Trufadas: Yucca fritter, mozzarella, truffle huancaína and botija olive sauce.
- • Ceviche Clasico: Fish of the day, leche de tigre, sweet potato, Peruvian corn.
- • House Salad: Endives, pearl onions, edamame, limon perfumado vinaigrette.
- • Pollo Saltado: Wok stir-fried chicken, soy-oyster sauce, tomato, egg, onions, potato, rice.
- • Chaufa Maitake: Chinese-Peruvian fried rice, maitake mushroom, snow peas, bok choy.
- • Lucuma Ice Cream: Amazonian fruit ice cream.
Starters
Appetizers
Mains
Dessert
#2 The Journey
served family style- • Guacamole: Avocado, feta, edamame, ají amarillo leche de tigre, tuber chips .
- • Yucas Trufadas: Yucca fritter, mozzarella, truffle huancaína and botija olive sauce .
- • Ceviche Clasico: Fish of the day, leche de tigre, sweet potato, Peruvian corn.
- • Kale Salad: Chicken breast, cashew, wonton, poached egg, ají amarillo dressing.
- • Roll Acevichado: Yellowfin tuna tartare, shrimp tempura, yuzu acevichada sauce.
- • Pollo Anticuchero: Airline-cut grilled chicken, smoked ají panca glaze, endive salad, house fries.
- • Arroz con Mariscos: Peruvian-style seafood risotto, 12-month aged manchego.
- • Lomo Chifero: Wok stir-fried filet mignon, soy-oyster sauce, tomato, onions, potato, rice.
- • Lucuma Ice Cream: Amazonian fruit ice cream.
- • Panna Cotta: Vanilla, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar honey, quinoa pop.
Starters
Appetizers
Mains
Dessert
#3 The Feast
served family style- • Oyster Shooter: Market oysters, Peruvian mignonette sauce.
- • Guacamole: Avocado, feta, edamame, ají amarillo leche de tigre, tuber chips.
- • Yucas Trufadas: Yucca fritter, mozzarella, truffle huancaína and botija olive sauce.
- • Ceviche Clasico: Fish of the day, leche de tigre, sweet potato, Peruvian corn.
- • Salmon Tartare: Salmon belly, scallop leche de tigre, avocado, chips.
- • Roll Acevichado: Yellowfin tuna tartare, shrimp tempura, yuzu acevichada sauce.
- • Pulpo Parrillero / Lion’s Mane: Grilled Spanish octopus, anticuchera marinade, rocoto romesco, potato confit .
- • Short Rib: 36-hour slow-cooked, purple corn nitsuke BBQ, leek potato purée.
- • Arroz con Mariscos: Peruvian-style seafood risotto, 12-month aged manchego.
- • Chaufa: Chinese-Peruvian fried rice, maitake mushroom, snow peas, bok choy.
- • Pescado a lo Macho: Mahi-mahi, octopus, shrimp, calamari, seafood rocoto sauce, rice.
- • Lucuma Ice Cream: Amazonian fruit ice cream.
- • Panna Cotta: Vanilla, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar honey, quinoa pop.
Starters
Appetizers
Mains
Dessert
Signature Coursed
Coursed Dinner
- • Guacamole: Avocado, feta, edamame, ají amarillo leche de tigre, tuber chips.
- • Yucas Trufadas: Yucca fritter, mozzarella, truffle huancaína and botija olive sauce.
- • Ceviche Clasico: Fish of the day, leche de tigre, sweet potato, Peruvian corn.
- • Salmon Tartare: Salmon belly, scallop leche de tigre, avocado, chips.
- • Kale Salad: Chicken breast, cashew, wonton, poached egg, ají amarillo dressing.
- • Pollo Anticuchero: Airline-cut grilled chicken, smoked ají panca glaze, endive salad, house fries.
- • Lomo Chifero: Wok stir-fried filet mignon, soy-oyster sauce, tomato, onions, potato, rice.
- • Chaufa: Chinese-Peruvian fried rice, maitake mushroom, snow peas, bok choy.
- • Lucuma Ice Cream: Amazonian fruit ice cream.
Starters (served family style)
Appetizers (choice of)
Mains (choice of)
Dessert
Reception/Passed hor's d' vreoues
OYSTERS
Market oysters, Peruvian mignonette sauce.
PULPO AL OLIVO CAUSA
Botija olive leche de tigre, avocado, Peruvian potato whip.
LION’S MANE
Grilled mushroom, anticuchera marinade, sunflower hummus.
CEVICHE CLASICO
Fish of the day, leche de tigre, sweet potato, Peruvian corn.
ROLL ACEVICHADO
Yellowfin tuna tartare, shrimp tempura,
yuzu acevichada sauce.
AJI DE GALLINA WONTONS
Crispy wontons filled with creamy, spiced
Aji de Gallina chicken.
SALMON TARTARE
Salmon belly, scallop leche de tigre,
avocado, chips.
TOSTONES & GUACAMOLE
Avocado, feta, edamame, ají amarillo leche
de tigre, tuber chips.
BEEF ANTICUCHOS
Tender, marinated beef skewers,
anticuchera sauce, choclo.
TIRADITO APALTADO
Yellowfin tuna sashimi, avocado leche de
tigre, roasted pistachios.
YUCAS TRUFADAS
Yucca fritter, mozzarella, truffle huancaína
and botija olive sauce.
DESSERTS
Additional $10 pp
Lucuma
Panna Cotta.
Bar Packages
2 hours open bar
HOUSE OPEN BAR
Peruvian beer
House White Wine
House Red Wine.
Mixed drinks & classic cocktails.
TequilaTequila centenario
Rum
Havana Club
Pisco
Caravedo
Gin
Tanqueray
Vodka
Three Olives
Mezcal
400 conejos
PREMIUM OPEN BAR
Peruvian beer
Assorted wines by the glass.
Mixed drinks & classic cocktails.
TequilaMijenta
Rum
Santa Teresa 1796
Pisco
Caravedo Mosto Verde
Gin
Hendricks
Vodka
Tenjaku Jap
Mezcal
Agua Magica
Details
BOOKINGS & DEPOSIT
An initial deposit of 50% of the event (plus taxes) is required to book any private dining event.ADDITIONAL FEES
Quotes provided are exclusive of tax and gratuity.
PARKING
Street parking available.
DECORATION
Inquire for details.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancellations must be made at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled event date.
- For cancellations made at least 4 days in advance, any deposits or prepayments will be fully refunded.
- Cancellations made less than 4 days before the event may result in forfeiture of the deposit or a cancellation fee.
- If no cancellation notice is provided, and the event does not take place as scheduled, any deposits or prepayments will
not be refunded.
EVENT REQUEST
To enter an Event Request please fill out the following form.