Unexpected & Exceptional Holiday Themes
The holidays are just around the corner and we’re ready for our kitchen to be filled with the aroma of the herbs and spices that make this season so exciting for us. It’s a busy time of year and we want to help create the event you’re envisioning. For many, the annual holiday celebration is something that they look forward to every year. Coming up with a theme is not only a fun way to get guests excited about your event, whether that’s sticking with a time tested traditional theme or something that’s unique and different each year. When you book our team to help cater your event, we can help you coordinate a menu and theme that even you biggest Grinch of Scrooge would enjoy!
We’ve taken inspiration from event design trends and some past events that we’ve catered and sprinkled some winter magic that’ll leave your holiday spirit jingling with unexpected, unique holiday theme ideas:
Holiday in Paradise
Give all your guests the best gift of all: The Ultimate Holiday Getaway to Paradise! You can create an immersive experience for guests that reminds them of a tropical paradise of sunshine-filled escape. We can build a menu that will have their tastebuds feeling like they’re traveling on vacation.
Menu Suggestions
Hors D’oeuvres: Mini Loco Moco, Island Thyme Poke, Jerk Chicken Tostada, Melon Gazpacho, Grilled Pineapple Musubi
Station: Aloha (Performance Station)
Desserts: Key Lime Tartlet, Aloha Shot, Tropical Pavlova
Other event enhancements: Custom event “passports”, welcome mocktails/cocktails, custom signature drink, “Aloha” neon signage, food/drink display walls
Winterchella
Bring the desert vibes at Winterchella! Inspired by the infamous music festival, you can bring the excitement of the desert by incorporating, high energy, and bright colors throughout the event. We can help you coordinate with rental vendors to recreate a fun festival vibe with bold decor and Instagram worthy photo ops and of course deliciously trendy food. You’ll have everybody having #FOMO if they miss out!
Menu Suggestions
Grazing Station: Grand Cheese & Charcuterie
Station(s): Pizza Amore, Taco Thyme, Little Burgers
Dessert: Sweets Wall with assorted sweet bites and “Sweets” neon sign
Other event enhancements: Late Night Menu, live entertainment, silent disco, multiple photo ops, guest party swag that enhance the festival vibe
Groovy & Bright
There’s no better time to keep disco alive than by celebrating the holidays with some retro flair. Guests will be transported back in time through the decades as they enjoy nostalgic decor and bites. We can create a menu that features popular food from different decades or even create some traditional holiday favorites that’ll take your guests down memory lane. Think vintage holidays, classic Coca-Cola ads with Santa,
Menu Suggestions
Hors D’oeuvres: Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken ‘N Waffle, Warm Cranberry & Brie Bite,
Station(s): Mashed Potato Bar, Sunday Supper
Dessert: Candy Cane Profiteroles, Holiday Sugar Cookies, Linzer Tartlet
Other event enhancements: Hot Cocoa Bar, Holiday Themed Cocktails: Mistletoe Margarita, bottled Classic Coca-Cola, live entertainment/actors, vintage holiday decor,
Holly & Ski Jolly
It may be sunny here in San Diego, but that shouldn’t stop you from embracing the cozy, festive, social vibes of the mountain lodge after a day on the slopes. Create a rustic, lodge-like atmosphere in the venue with wood accents, faux fireplace, pine, and of course, winter sports gear like: skis, snowboards, and sleds. Guests can show up in their cozy winter threads and bonus points for those who show up in retro ski wear, plaid, and other winter inspired outfits.
Menu Suggestions
Hors D’oeuvres: Warm Cranberry & Brie Bites, French Onion Fondue Bites
Station(s): Without Being Cheesy, Little Burgers, Mashed Potato Bar
Desert: DIY S’mores Station, assorted pies or tarts
Other event enhancements: Deluxe Coffee and/or Hot Cocoa Bar, Signature Winter Cocktail: Spiked Eggnog, custom mugs, mocktail kits for favors, cozy lounge areas
