Holiday Catering in NYC, Westchester & Greenwich, CT: Your 2026 Guide to Holiday Entertaining
The holidays aren’t just one celebration. They’re a season of gathering.
Throughout the season, people come together in all kinds of ways.
Some host an annual holiday cocktail party. Others invite neighbors over for wine and appetizers. Friends gather before everyone heads home for the holidays. Some celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. Others simply welcome this time of year as a reason to slow down, reconnect, and gather around the table with the people they love.
Some celebrations are elegant and formal. Others are as simple as opening a good bottle of wine and inviting friends over.
Even for those who don’t observe a religious holiday during this season, it often becomes a time to host friends, accept an invitation, enjoy a quiet meal at home, or simply make time for the people who matter most. It has a way of bringing together families, friends, neighbors and entire communities.
Every family celebrates differently. Every tradition is unique. But one thing rarely changes: food is often the thread that brings people together.
Somewhere in the middle of planning guest lists, decorating, shopping, wrapping gifts, and trying to fit everything into an already busy season comes one more question:
“What are we going to eat?”
That’s where we come in.
Throughout New York City, Westchester County and Greenwich, Connecticut, we’ve helped clients host everything from intimate dinners and neighborhood cocktail parties to Christmas Eve gatherings and larger holiday celebrations.
Whether you’re hosting a festive holiday cocktail party, planning Christmas dinner, or simply looking forward to sharing a meal with the people you love, our goal is simple:
We’ll take care of the cooking. You make the memories.
Holiday Entertaining Looks Different for Everyone
No two holiday gatherings are exactly alike.
One weekend might call for passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with friends. The next might be an intimate dinner with family. Some celebrations are planned months in advance, while others come together because everyone happens to be in town at the same time.
The food should fit the occasion—not the other way around.
Throughout New York City, Westchester and Greenwich, CT, we cater celebrations of all kinds—from Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa gatherings to holiday cocktail parties, office celebrations, New Year’s Eve and everything in between.
Whether you’re looking for beautifully prepared food delivered to your door or full-service catering for a larger gathering, we’ll help you choose the option that’s the best fit for your celebration.
While every occasion is different, our goal is always the same: helping you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the people around your table.
Our menus are inspired by the season, rooted in tradition, and influenced by the international flavors that have always shaped our cooking. The goal isn’t to reinvent holiday classics. It’s to create food that feels both familiar and memorable.
Every Family Celebrates the Holidays a Little Differently
One thing we’ve learned over the years is that there isn’t one “right” way to celebrate the holidays.
Some families gather on Christmas Eve. Others wait until Christmas Day. Some host an annual Hanukkah dinner. Others invite friends over throughout December simply because it’s one of the few times of year everyone can be together.
However you celebrate, the holidays are about spending time with the people you love—not spending the entire day in the kitchen.
That’s why our holiday meals are delivered on Christmas Eve, giving you the flexibility to enjoy them whenever your family celebrates.
Whether you’re serving dinner that evening, gathering around the table on Christmas Day, or enjoying leftovers throughout the holiday weekend, everything is prepared with the same care and attention and is ready to heat when the time is right.
Why We Focus on Christmas Eve Delivery
While we cater celebrations throughout the holiday season, Christmas Eve has become our most requested day of the year.
For some families, it’s the main celebration—a house filled with relatives, friends, laughter, and traditions passed down through generations. For others, it’s a quieter evening before everyone gathers again on Christmas Day.
Whatever your tradition, one thing is usually the same:
You’d rather spend your time with the people you’ve invited than in the kitchen.
That’s why our Christmas Eve drop-off service has become such a popular part of the holiday season across NYC, Westchester and Greenwich.
Delivering your meal on Christmas Eve gives you the flexibility to celebrate your way—whether that means serving dinner that evening, on Christmas Day, or a little of both.
Rather than trying to stretch our team across Christmas Day events, we’ve intentionally designed our holiday service around exceptional Christmas Eve drop-off catering. It gives you the flexibility to celebrate whenever and however your family gathers, while allowing us to focus on preparing every meal with the same care and attention we bring to every celebration we cater.
Designed Around the Way People Really Celebrate
Unlike Thanksgiving, Christmas rarely revolves around one meal.
Holiday entertaining unfolds over weeks.
There are office parties, neighborhood gatherings, family dinners, cookie exchanges, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and before you know it, New Year’s Eve is around the corner.
By the time Christmas arrives, most people have already spent weeks planning, decorating, shopping, wrapping presents, and juggling schedules.
Our holiday service is designed with that reality in mind.
Rather than asking you to coordinate a catered event on Christmas Day, we’ve chosen to focus on preparing exceptional meals that fit naturally into the way people actually celebrate.
Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party in Manhattan, welcoming friends into your Westchester home, or gathering around the table with family in Greenwich, our goal is the same:
To take one very big item off your plate, so you have more time to enjoy the people you’ve invited.
Because while every celebration is different, one thing rarely changes:
Food is often the thread that brings people together.
Holiday Catering Options & Pricing
Whether you’re planning a gathering in NYC, Westchester or Greenwich, every holiday celebration is different, so pricing depends on the type of gathering you’re planning.
If you’re hosting a casual cocktail party, an elegant seated dinner, or looking for beautifully prepared food delivered to your door, we’ll help you choose the option that’s the best fit for your celebration.
Christmas Eve Drop-Off Catering
Our Christmas Eve drop-off catering is designed to make holiday entertaining feel effortless.
Your order is delivered on Christmas Eve, giving you the flexibility to serve it that evening, on Christmas Day, or throughout the holiday weekend.
Each year, the menu changes to reflect the season, balancing familiar holiday favorites with fresh flavors and thoughtful twists.
The menu includes everything from beautifully arranged grazing boards, charcuterie, seafood platters, fresh focaccia and seasonal appetizers to passed-style bites, elegant entrées, braises, roasts, steaks, seasonal sides and desserts.
No matter an evening of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, a traditional holiday dinner, or a little of both, the menu is designed to fit the way you celebrate.
Pricing
- $650 minimum order
- Delivered on Christmas Eve throughout our NYC, Westchester and Greenwich service areas
Holiday Cocktail Parties
Whether you’re hosting friends, neighbors, family, or colleagues, holiday cocktail parties are one of our favorite ways to celebrate the season.
Menus are customized based on your guest count, style of service, and the experience you’d like to create.
Pricing
- Drop-off cocktail parties: Starting at $85 per person
- Full-service cocktail parties: Starting at $100 per person
Staffing, bartending, rentals, and other services are quoted separately based on the needs of your celebration.
Holiday Dinner Parties
For those planning a more traditional seated meal, we offer customized holiday dinner catering throughout New York City, Westchester and Greenwich.
Pricing
- Drop-off dinner parties: Starting at $140 per person
- Full-service dinner parties: Starting at $180 per person
Staffing, bartending, rentals, and other services are quoted separately based on the needs of your celebration.
Booking & Payment
To reserve your date, the following payment terms apply:
- Drop-off catering: Full payment is due upon booking.
- Full-service catering: A 50% deposit is due upon booking, with the remaining balance due no later than 10 days prior to your celebration.
When Should You Book?
The holiday season fills quickly throughout New York City, Westchester and Greenwich.
Between cocktail parties, family celebrations, neighborhood gatherings, corporate events and Christmas Eve deliveries, our calendar begins filling well before December arrives.
If you’re considering holiday catering, we recommend reaching out as early as possible. Booking early provides the greatest flexibility for your preferred date and allows plenty of time to plan a menu that’s right for your celebration.
Ready to Start Planning?
Whether you’re celebrating in New York City, Westchester or Greenwich, we’d love to learn more about your holiday gathering.
Visit our Catering Services page to learn more, explore our Private Chef Services if you’re looking for ongoing support beyond the holidays, or Contact Us to start planning your celebration.
If you’re already thinking ahead to Thanksgiving, read our Thanksgiving Catering Guide for seasonal menus, pricing and planning information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer both drop-off and full-service catering?
Yes.
Throughout the holiday season, we offer both drop-off and full-service catering for cocktail parties, dinner parties, family celebrations, corporate gatherings, and other holiday occasions across NYC, Westchester and Greenwich.
Do you cater on Christmas Day?
No.
We’ve intentionally designed our holiday service around Christmas Eve drop-off catering, giving families the flexibility to enjoy their meal on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or both.
By focusing on Christmas Eve, we’re able to prepare every meal with the care and attention it deserves while giving our clients the freedom to celebrate on their own schedule.
Can we serve the food on Christmas Day?
Absolutely.
Many of our clients enjoy their holiday meal on Christmas Day, while others serve part of it on Christmas Eve and the rest the following day.
Delivering everything on Christmas Eve gives you the flexibility to celebrate in the way that works best for your family and your traditions.
Can holiday menus accommodate dietary restrictions?
In many cases, yes.
Depending on your needs, accommodations may be available. Let us know when you inquire, and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
However You Gather This Season
The holidays may look different from one home to the next, but one thing rarely changes: people gather around food.
Some celebrations are lively. Others are quiet. Some are planned months in advance, while others come together at the last minute.
Food is often the thread that brings people together.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday cocktail party in New York City, celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa in Westchester, inviting friends over for dinner in Greenwich, or simply making the most of a quiet evening at home, our goal is always the same:
To take the work off your plate so you can enjoy the people around your table.
Because thoughtfully prepared food has a way of bringing people together.
However you gather this season, we’ll take care of the cooking. You make the memories.
