2025 Holiday Menu

Celebrate the Season with Chef-Crafted Holiday Catering

Make This Holiday Effortless and Elegant

At The Local Caterer, every dish is crafted with care to bring people together. Our Holiday Menu is designed for gatherings of all kinds—whether you're planning a family meal, a corporate celebration, or a festive soirée with friends.

We offer full-service and drop-off catering throughout Mesa, Phoenix, and the surrounding East Valley.

Appetizers

Start your celebration with flavor-packed bites that are perfect for mingling and memorable first impressions.

Holiday Appetizer

Butternut Squash Bruschetta

Whipped goat cheese, roasted butternut squash, sage oil on toasted baguette (V)

Holiday Appetizer

Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

Grass-fed beef meatballs glazed with house cranberry-barbecue sauce (GF)

Holiday Appetizer

Stuffed Mushrooms

Savory mushroom caps filled with a blend of herbed cream cheese, spinach, and parmesan (V, GF)

Holiday Appetizer

Pecan-Crusted Brie Bites

Crisp phyllo shells filled with warm brie, cranberry compote, and a candied pecan crunch (V)

Holiday Salads

Fresh, seasonal greens and vibrant toppings bring a refreshing balance to your holiday spread.

Holiday Salad

Autumn Harvest Salad

Mixed greens, roasted squash, dried cranberries, pepitas, and crumbled feta tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette (V, GF)

Holiday Salad

Winter Kale Caesar Salad

A hearty romaine and kale blend with shaved parmesan, garlicky croutons, and our house Caesar dressing

Holiday Salad

Pear and Pecan Salad

Arugula, poached pears, candied pecans, and gorgonzola cheese with a sweet balsamic glaze (V, GF)

Holiday Breads

Warm, buttery, and baked fresh—these breads pair perfectly with any plate.

Holiday Breads

Mini Sweet Potato Biscuits

Fluffy, golden biscuits made with sweet potato, served with honey butter and smoked ham

Holiday Breads

Dinner Rolls

Soft, warm rolls served with whipped butter (V)

Holiday Breads

Corn Bread

Moist, golden cornbread lightly sweetened with honey (V)

Holiday Entrees

The heart of your holiday meal—our chef-prepared proteins are slow-roasted, seared, or glazed to perfection.

Holiday Entree'

Roasted Turkey Breast

Herb-butter basted and sliced, served with savory pan gravy (GF)

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Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

Spiral-cut and glazed with brown sugar, orange zest, and clove-mustard reduction (GF)

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Beef Short Ribs

Braised low and slow in red wine with rosemary and garlic (GF)

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Garlic & Thyme Prime Rib

Slow-roasted and carved, served with horseradish cream and natural jus (GF)

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Maple Dijon Chicken

Juicy oven-roasted chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy maple-dijon glaze (GF)

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Cranberry Pork Loin

Pork loin stuffed with apples and herbs, finished with a rich cranberry demi-glace (GF)

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Lemon Herb Salmon

Pan-seared salmon fillets topped with a lemon-herb compound butter (GF)

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Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Layers of squash, zucchini, spinach, and mozzarella baked in creamy tomato-béchamel sauce (V)

Holiday Side Dishes

Comforting classics made with a gourmet twist—every spoonful brings holiday cheer.

Signature Starches

Yukon Gold Mashes Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and a touch of cream (V, GF)

Signature Starches

Sweet Potato Casserole

Velvety sweet potatoes topped with either brown sugar streusel or toasted marshmallow (V, GF)

Signature Starches

Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy cheddar béchamel with elbow macaroni, baked to golden perfection (V)

Signature Starches

Wild Rice Pilaf

Nutty wild rice cooked with cranberries, toasted almonds, and savory herbs (V, GF)

Vegetable Vignettes

Green Bean Casserole

Classic green beans baked in creamy mushroom sauce and topped with crispy onions (V)

Vegetable Vignettes

Maple Roasted Carrots

Rainbow carrots glazed with maple and thyme, roasted to caramelized perfection (V, GF)

Vegetable Vignettes

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Charred Brussels tossed with crispy bacon and finished with balsamic glaze (GF)

Holiday Desserts

End on a sweet note with indulgent seasonal desserts crafted to impress.

Decadent Desserts

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Swirled pumpkin cheesecake on a gingersnap crust with hints of cinnamon and spice

Decadent Desserts

Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups

Silky dark chocolate mousse with peppermint whipped cream and shaved chocolate (GF)

Decadent Desserts

Apple Crumble

Warm spiced apples baked under a brown sugar and oat topping (V)