Our cooking draws on seasonal ingredients, familiar traditions, and flavors inspired by cuisines from around the world. Some celebrations call for a beautiful roast and all the accompaniments. Others are better suited to a table filled with small bites, seafood, and dishes made for sharing. We offer holiday catering throughout Westchester County, Greenwich, CT, and New York City, with both drop-off and full-service options depending on the occasion.
Holiday Catering in Westchester, Greenwich, CT & NYC
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve & Holiday Entertaining
The holidays are about gathering around the table, sharing good food, and spending time with the people who matter. At Chef Alissa and Cardamami, we make holiday entertaining easier with thoughtfully prepared seasonal menus, from traditional Thanksgiving dinners to Christmas Eve celebrations, New Year’s Eve parties, and everything in between.
Explore Our Holiday Menus
Thanksgiving Catering
A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with a few thoughtful touches, prepared so you can enjoy the holiday without spending the day in the kitchen. Our Thanksgiving menu includes a complete turkey dinner with seasonal sides, along with an à la carte selection for those who prefer to add a few dishes to their own celebration. All dishes are generously portioned to serve 8–10 people.
Full Thanksgiving Menu: $1,500
À la carte: $600 minimum order
Christmas & Holiday Season Dinners
Holiday dinners can be traditional, adventurous, or a little of both. Our seasonal dinner menus offer a variety of appetizers, main courses, sides, and desserts, with dishes that draw on the flavors and ingredients we love cooking with at this time of year.
Think beautiful roasts, slow-braised meats, seafood, winter vegetables, and desserts worth saving room for. Menus can be tailored to your gathering, whether you’re planning an intimate family dinner or a larger celebration. Drop-off and full-service catering are available for eligible holiday events, depending on the date and event requirements.
Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Drop-Off Catering
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve often call for a more relaxed style of entertaining, with food that can be shared throughout the evening or enjoyed as a complete dinner. Our holiday drop-off menu includes charcuterie and grazing boards, seafood platters, savory small bites, appetizers, entrées, seasonal sides, and desserts. Choose a selection of hors d’oeuvres for a cocktail party, put together a full holiday dinner, or combine the two.
Some favorite dishes return each year, while new additions keep the menu fresh and seasonal. Christmas Eve orders can be enjoyed that evening, on Christmas Day, or throughout the holiday weekend, with serving and reheating instructions as appropriate.
Christmas Eve drop-off: $650 minimum order
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve have separate ordering deadlines, listed on the menu page.
Holiday Cocktail Parties
A great cocktail party is all about good food, good company, and a natural flow to the evening. Our cocktail menus include passed hors d’oeuvres, small bites, grazing displays, and dishes designed for guests to enjoy while mingling.
From seafood and savory pastries to colorful vegetable dishes and unexpected flavor combinations, we create menus that are generous, varied, and full of flavor. Depending on the event, we offer both drop-off catering and full-service options with chefs and service staff.
Drop-Off or Full-Service Holiday Catering
Not every holiday gathering needs the same level of service. Drop-off catering is ideal when you’d like to host at home without taking on all the cooking. We handle the menu planning, sourcing, preparation, and packaging, and provide instructions for serving or reheating dishes as needed.
Our standard Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve menus are offered as drop-off services. Full-service catering is available for other holiday gatherings, depending on the date and event. Our team can handle the cooking and coordinate service staff, allowing you to enjoy the celebration alongside your guests.
We can also accommodate many dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian and gluten-free menus. Just let us know what your guests need when planning your event.
Holiday Catering Across Westchester, Greenwich & NYC
We cater holiday celebrations throughout Westchester County, including Rye, Scarsdale, Larchmont, White Plains, and surrounding communities.
In Connecticut, we serve Greenwich and nearby areas, including Old Greenwich, Riverside, and Cos Cob. We also offer catering in New York City, including Manhattan and select Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Delivery and service availability depend on the event date and location. If you’re unsure whether your address is within our service area, please get in touch.
A Little About Our Kitchen
Chef Alissa is the founder of Chef Alissa and Cardamami, bringing years of professional kitchen experience and a love of seasonal, flavorful cooking to homes and celebrations throughout the area. We believe food is often the thread that brings people together, especially during the holidays.
Our menus draw inspiration from Latin American and Middle Eastern cuisines, alongside the many culinary traditions that have influenced Alissa’s cooking over the years.
Today, she works with a growing team of chefs who share her approach to good food, thoughtful preparation, and taking care of the details that make entertaining easier.
Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Catering
For additional questions, please visit our FAQs page.
How far in advance should I order holiday catering?
We encourage ordering early, particularly for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. Availability is limited, and each holiday has its own ordering deadline. Please refer to the individual menu pages for current dates.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. Many of our dishes can be adapted for dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and other restrictions. Please share any requirements when inquiring so we can discuss the available options.
Do you offer catering for Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day?
Our Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve menus are available for drop-off, with food prepared for you to serve at home. For special requests involving on-site service on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, please contact us to discuss availability and event details.
Can I book a chef and servers for a holiday party?
Yes. Full-service catering is available for eligible holiday events. Staffing and service arrangements depend on the date, guest count, location, and type of event.