Party First, Plan Later: A Holiday Catering Menu (That Actually Works)

Written By Karen Sogamoso

Your favorite season (and ours) is almost here: the holidays. It’s time to finally gather, relax a bit, and if you’re the designated host, throw a party worth remembering.

Because we love creating defining moments (and handling the hard stuff so you can focus on what actually matters), we brought a little holiday catering magic to September. A simple teaser wasn’t enough; we had to show it off.

Our Holiday Showcase was a glimpse of how Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and every celebration in between can look when we run the logistics, and your guests simply enjoy a warm, effortless night.

Holiday hospitality is an art. For this year’s menu, we leaned into a magical, seamless style with multiple formats, including our signature Pizza Oven, so food becomes the backdrop for genuine connection. At Contigo, we’re not just vendors; we’re experience partners. 

We split the showcase between a wide spread of appetizers and cocktails, think lively mingling, chatting with coworkers you only see at lunch, meeting new people while you grab a bite and sip a cocktail like “Sleigh My Name” (vodka, crème de cacao, vanilla, espresso). But our favorite place to gather is still the table, so we built out Mains, Sides, and Desserts designed to turn your vision into reality with bold creativity and flawless execution.

It’s always our pleasure to make things easier. Here’s a curated sample menu to start dreaming up that holiday party. It’s okay to copy; your secrets’ safe with us.


Dinner Is Ready!

  • Appetizers
    🎄Caramelized onion and whipped blue cheese profiteroles, rosemary honey
    🎄Belgium endive petals, beet tartare, capers, fresh dill, mustard vinaigrette
    🎄Smoked duck breast, cranberry port gelee, pecan shortbread, micro sorrel

  • Salads
    Arugula, beet couscous, citrus segments, Moody Blue, red radishes, honey-shallot vinaigrette // veg

  • Sides
    Roasted sweet potatoes, marshmallow fluff, harissa, micro-cilantro // gf, df

  • Mains
    Demerara-flaked salmon, green apple soubise, fried onion // gf

  • Dessert
    Gingerbread beignets

  • Cocktails
    🎄Santa Says: mezcal, palo santo, pineapple gomme, lime, dusted rim
    🎄Holiday Harvest: rye whiskey, elderflower, butternut squash

Chef-crafted holiday catering spread in Austin, appetizers, mains, desserts

We know your holiday party won’t just be remembered, it’ll be felt. Legendary doesn’t mean stiff or showy; it means your guests feel welcomed, connected, and a little bit amazed.

New this year: Holiday Drop-Off. Receive, reheat, serve, enjoy. (Yes, you can still ask, “Did you like what I made?” We won’t tell.)

At Contigo, culinary experiences take shape around people. The glow of a candle, a clink of glasses, a shared bite that sparks a story, that’s the magic. We create, transform, and deliver so you can be fully present with your people. Ready to make this season effortless? 

Happy Holidays from Contigo Catering, and thank you for being part of our year.

P.S. Pair your menu with character-rich rentals from our sister company: tablemannerstx.com.

Karen Sogamoso