Holiday menus shouldn’t be dull. Guests remember the details, the playful names, the unexpected pairings, the flavours that make them pause mid-conversation. For 2025, we’ve created three bold themed menus that do exactly that: playful, indulgent, and designed to make your holiday event stand out.
Each menu has its own personality, cinematic, sporty, or office-chic, but all are designed with one goal: to surprise and delight your guests while making the season easier to plan.
Here are just a few of our favourite menus for the 2025 Holidays.
Holiday Party at the Movies
Hollywood meets holiday cheer with a menu designed for red-carpet receptions. These “Holly Jolly” bites are playful nods to film favourites, served in mini portions perfect for mingling between acts.
Cold Bites
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- Winter Wonderland Caprese — Bocconcini, grape tomato, and basil, simple and elegant.
- Merry Grinchmas Carpaccio — Beef tenderloin on taro tostada, parmesan, fried capers (GF).
- Yule Tide Roast — Foie gras on mini toast, finished with thyme and pepper.
- Mistletoe Burrata — Roasted tomato on cucumber, basil oil, and edible flowers.
- Elf-Made Poke — Salmon poke in sesame tart.
- Tinsel Treats — Thai mango salad rolls with chilli sauce.
- Reindeer Treats — Tuna tartar in a wafer cone.
- Merry Munchies — Mini profiterole with roasted apple, cranberry, and goat cheese mousse.
- North Pole Nibbles — Goat cheese roll with herbs and dried cranberries (VT).
- Festivis Bite — Pressed melon, whipped ricotta, balsamic, and crispy prosciutto.
Hot Bites
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- Winter Warmer — Feta forno baked in phyllo with honey and sesame (VT).
- Red Nosed Rudolph Slider — Kobe beef with cheese, truffle aioli, and crispy onions (GF).
- Yule Tide Steak Bites — Grilled steak with chimichurri (GF, DF).
- Elves Delight — Duck confit on a mustard pancake with sour cherry jam.
Desserts
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- Mini assorted macarons
- Gold-dusted chocolate truffles
Result: A cinematic menu that feels glamorous, playful, and perfect for galas or film-inspired holiday parties.
Holiday Party at the Races
High stakes, high flavour. This “Yuletide Feast” menu is bold, hearty, and globally inspired, perfect for events where energy and excitement take centre stage.
Savoury Highlights
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- Bifteki Sliders — Greek-seasoned beef patty with spicy feta spread on brioche, served with root chips (GF, DF).
- Mini Chicken Brochettes — Grilled with lemon herb sauce, served with tzatziki and lemon potatoes (GF, DF).
- Piri Piri Shrimp Skewers — Black tiger shrimp with rice pilaf (GF, DF).
- Cedar Plank Salmon — Maple bourbon glaze with pink peppercorn (GF, DF).
- Portobello Steak — Grilled with chimichurri, served over lentil, quinoa, and basmati pilaf (GF, V).
Pasta & Salads
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- Cavatelli Primavera — Zucchini, peppers, sweet peas, and basil purée (V).
- Mafalda Mushroom Pasta — Wild mushrooms with truffle cream and parmesan (VT).
- Reindeer Treats Salad Bar — Seasonal greens, vegetables, cheeses, legumes, fruits, dressings, and crunchy toppers — fully customizable to every guest.
Result: A hearty and flavoursome spread that keeps guests energized and engaged, ideal for festive feasts with lively energy.
Holiday Cocktail at the Office
Sometimes the most memorable parties happen right at headquarters. This menu blends approachable elegance with playful drink pairings that elevate the “after work” celebration into a refined holiday event.
Cold Bites
Favourites from “At the Movies”, caprese skewers, foie gras toasts, poke tarts, tartar cones, burrata cucumber rounds, and more, reimagined for office receptions.
Hot Bites
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- Winter Warmer — Phyllo-baked feta with honey and sesame.
- Yule Tide Cheer Slider — Kobe beef with truffle aioli and crispy onions (GF).
- Grilled Steak Bites — With chimichurri (GF, DF).
- Duck Confit — On a Pommery mustard pancake with cherry jam.
Perfect Pairings
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- Jingle Bell Bubbles — Sparkling rosé mimosa, bright and festive with cheese and fruit.
- Santa’s Smoky Stocking — Old Fashioned, rich and warming with red meats.
- Snowflake Botanical — Classic gin martini, light and refreshing with fish.
- Crabby Claus — Cabernet Sauvignon, bold and wintery alongside beef.
Result: A polished yet playful menu that pairs bites with bubbles, creating a ready-made cocktail party experience.
At Peter & Paul’s Event Catering, we believe food should be as inventive as it is delicious. These holiday menus are crafted to surprise, indulge, and inspire, transforming every celebration into a memorable feast.
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