As the lush greens of summer begin to fade, we can’t help but feel sad about trading sunny beach days for colder weather. But fall and winter deliver more than chilly temperatures: they bring many reasons to celebrate, too!
When planning special gatherings around holidays and occasions, the food and beverages should match your theme — and when executed appropriately, can even be used to enhance it. A tip: leave the details to our Chicago catering company to take your event to the next level. Our holiday menus will have your guests coming back for seconds and allow you to enjoy the festivities!
Oktoberfest
Raise a stein and press “play” on your Bavarian playlist, because this fall festivity comes around only once a year. A celebration of the best of German culture, Oktoberfest centers around food and drink, so it’s important that your menu is up to snuff. Luckily, Catered by Design offers an Oktoberfest menu with options like German Mini Meatballs, Herbed Spaetzle, and pretzel bites with cheese sauce (crafted with local Macushla Brewing Honey Bear Belgium Triple Beer).
View the Oktoberfest menu here
Halloween
Planning a spooktacular celebration this October? Between planning costumes, getting the kids ready, and trick-or-treating, cooking will likely be last on your to-do list. Our Chicago catering company’s Halloween menu is one that both kids and adults can enjoy. Our fun and festive Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers are sure to get a reaction from your guests, especially when paired with fresh-baked pumpkin bread and Mummy Jalapeno Poppers (crafted with puff pastry “bandages”). On this holiday, you can’t forget dessert: Mummy Moon Pies and a kids’ Halloween treat platter are just two of our sweet offerings to end the night.
Thanksgiving
While everyone loves the taste of a home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner, preparing for this fall holiday can be stressful and time-consuming. As the host, you should be able to enjoy time with your loved ones instead of spending it all in the kitchen. Catered by Design’s Thanksgiving menu offers oven-roasted turkey with all the fixings (and then some!) and is available for pickup or delivery, combining home-cooked flavor with convenience. The classic turkey dinner includes redskin mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry and apple sauce, cornbread and pumpkin bread, and pumpkin pie truffles. However, we have a full menu of a la carte options to enhance your holiday gathering, from hors d’oeuvres and cheese platters to festive brunch offerings.
View the Thanksgiving menu here
Hanukkah
When your family gathers for a Hanukkah celebration, we know the food is a treasured part of your holiday traditions. Our Chicago catering service offers a Hanukkah menu of traditional Jewish dishes including beef brisket, potato latkes, noodle kugel and matzo ball soup. Fresh-baked desserts like gold coin cupcakes, red currant rugelach, black and white cookies, and “fondrem” bouche provide a sweet finale for the occasion.
Christmas
‘Tis the season for decorating, gift wrapping — and cooking for family gatherings. Leave the menu to our team so that you can focus on making merry, and look forward to baked ham with pineapple glaze, artichoke, and spinach dip, gingerbread cream puffs, and festive snowman cupcakes. The options for your Christmas dinner are almost endless, with a la carte sides and entrees, charcuterie boards, hors d’oeuvres, and even a holiday brunch menu with quiches galore.
Contact us about holiday catering
Have questions about our holiday menus, or have specific needs for your next event? We’re happy to help! Contact us today to inquire about our Chicago catering services.
