Holiday Party Catering Near You in the Triangle

Catering By Design provides full-service holiday catering across Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Morrisville, and the greater Triangle. Our holiday menu covers brunches, buffet lunches, buffet dinners, and hors d’oeuvres receptions for office celebrations, family holiday parties, and community holiday events throughout the holiday season.

Planning company parties and family gatherings is a big part of the holiday season. Holiday events are some of the most joyous times with friends, colleagues, and family, where the food you serve is central to the experience.

When you need catering for your holiday party, consider holiday meal catering services from Catering By Design. We provide quality holiday party catering so you spend more time with friends and family and still serve a delicious meal built on the freshest ingredients we can source

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Our Holiday Catering Services

At Catering By Design, we offer several extensive menus for holiday events throughout the season. Our holiday menu suits every party need, including brunch, lunch, dinner, and hors d’oeuvres receptions. We supply delicious food for multiple holiday events, and our team handles menu planning, pickup, delivery, and full-service setup so every guest has the best experience possible.

Our holiday menu formats include:

  • Holiday Brunch Menu starting at $20 per person, 40-guest minimum
  • Holiday Buffet Lunch starting at $15.95 per person, 25-guest minimum
  • Holiday Buffet Dinner or Weekend Menu starting at $21.95 per person, 40-guest minimum
  • Holiday Hors d’Oeuvres Menu starting at $32 per person, 40-guest minimum

Corporate Holiday Catering

Delicious, high-quality food is one of the most vital parts of any corporate holiday event. Catering By Design supports office celebrations, office parties, and company holiday parties across the Triangle with menu planning, on-site staff, and full setup. Work with our team to build the perfect menu for your party, or create a custom catering menu that reflects your company’s traditions and dietary needs.

Our holiday menu options fit every type of celebration. Choose your main protein entrées, sides, desserts, and beverages to create an ideal menu for your event. Popular entrée options include slow roasted turkey with homemade turkey gravy and cranberry sauce, Virginia baked ham with brown sugar glaze, and roasted pork loin with fig and port wine sauce.

Popular holiday sides on the catering menu include:

  • Cornbread stuffing
  • Red skin mashed potatoes
  • Homemade mac and cheese
  • Green bean casserole with green beans, mushrooms, and crispy onions
  • Roasted sweet potatoes
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic glaze

For guests who prefer non-alcoholic beverages, our menu includes coffee, iced tea, and lemonade, and we also offer full bar service for events with beer, wine, red wine selections, and full bar packages.

For a heartier upgrade, add a Prime Rib Carving Station at $15 per person or a Cocktail Shrimp Station at $6 per person. Prime rib carving stations pair beautifully with horseradish sauce and dinner rolls, and both stations bring a hands-on element to any holiday party.

We provide full-service catering for your event, including buffets and plated dinner service. Our team handles preparation, delivery, presentation, and cleanup so your guests can focus on the celebration. Catering By Design also offers pickup and delivery services. We make sure your food arrives ahead of time so everything is ready when your event starts. When you place a pickup order, we work with you to confirm the pickup date and time in advance.

Holiday Meal Catering for Families and Small Gatherings

Spend more time with family and friends during the holidays by ordering holiday meal catering. Enjoy delicious traditional holiday food without spending hours preparing it yourself. At Catering By Design, we cover your holiday party planning while keeping the meal within your budget. Every family event gets the same care as our corporate catering, and we make sure you get your food in time for your gathering.

Choose from one of our planned holiday menus or customize your meals with your own selections. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring roasted turkey breast and all the classic sides, a Christmas dinner built around prime rib and roasted potatoes, or a New Year’s Eve reception with passed hors d’oeuvres and a signature cocktail all fit within our menu structure. Children and adults alike enjoy the homemade holiday food we serve, and every meal is built to feed your guests well.

Our team also caters small gatherings, brunch spreads, and dessert-forward events across the Triangle. Dessert options include seasonal pies, cakes, and cookie platters that round out any holiday menu.

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Ring In The Holidays With Catering By Design

Let Catering By Design be your trusted holiday caterer this season. We work with you to plan, prepare, and deliver the best food for your corporate holiday event, family holiday party, or community celebration.

As a Leading Caterers of America member, 2026 Cary Magazine Maggy Award winner for Best Caterer, and 2024 WRAL Voters’ Choice Caterer of the Year, we bring 25+ years of experience since 2000 to every holiday event we cater. Ready to begin planning your holiday party? Reach out to Catering By Design at 919-899-1005 or fill out our contact form.