Whole herb-roasted chicken on a holiday table with mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, roasted vegetables, stuffing, and cranberry sauce

Enough for everyone to grab seconds

Holiday Meal Catering in Orange County

We can cater it hot, or pack it ready to heat so you can pop it in the oven when you're ready. A $195 feast for six: your choice of herb-roasted chicken, turkey breast or Kurobuta ham, gravy, cranberry compote, four sides, and brioche rolls.

For six

The Home Table or the Office Party

We can cater it hot, or pack it ready to heat so you can pop it in the oven when you're ready. The Holiday Meal is $195 and serves 6, with enough for everyone to grab seconds. Same feast for a Thanksgiving dinner in Costa Mesa or an office holiday party.

Whole roast chicken with brown gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing, roasted vegetables, and a green salad on a wooden holiday table
The home table
Sliced herb-roasted turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, and a green salad
Served hot or ready to heat
Whole roast chicken with gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, roasted vegetables, and stuffing
Chicken, gravy, and the sides

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Holiday Meal, Build Your Own, Cocktail

The Holiday Meal is $195 and serves six. Build Your Own is priced on Square. The Cocktail Package is our usual small-bites package.

Whole roast chicken with a bowl of gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, roasted vegetables, and stuffing

$195 base

Holiday Meal Package

We can cater it hot, or pack it ready to heat so you can pop it in the oven when you're ready.

Serves 6.

Your choice of herb-roasted whole chicken, roasted turkey breast or glazed Kurobuta ham, with scratch-made gravy, orange-rosemary cranberry compote, four sides and butter brioche dinner rolls. Catered hot or ready to heat. Add more sides, a charcuterie board or pie.

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Whole roast chicken with mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, roasted vegetables, cranberry sauce, and gravy in a glass bowl

Priced by your choices

BYO Holiday Package

We can cater it hot, or pack it ready to heat so you can pop it in the oven when you're ready.

Build your own holiday spread: pick your protein, sides, sauces and desserts. Prepared and served ready to heat.

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Cocktail Package — small bites and appetizers for mingling, Deli Nerds catering in Costa Mesa

Cocktail Package

Serves 6. Starts with a family-size Mezze Board (or upgrade to Charcuterie). Then build your spread with sliders, pinwheels, deviled eggs, satays with dipping sauce and desserts. Dessert is an optional add-on. Made for receptions, mixers and easy entertaining.

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The Holiday Meal

We can cater it hot, or pack it ready to heat so you can pop it in the oven when you're ready. Enough for everyone to grab seconds. Serves 6.

Proteins

  • Herb-roasted whole chicken
  • Airline-cut roasted turkey breast
  • Glazed and spiced Kurobuta ham

Sides (choose 4)

  • Sourdough Bread Stuffing
  • Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese w/ Sourdough Breadcrumbs
  • Roasted Garlic & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Green Beans w Shallots & Balsamic Reduction
  • Hot Honey Bacon Brussel Sprouts
  • Classic Caesar Salad
  • Cranberry, Apple & Quinoa Salad

What's included

  • Your choice of herb-roasted whole chicken, roasted turkey breast or glazed Kurobuta ham
  • Scratch-made turkey or veggie gravy
  • Orange-rosemary cranberry compote
  • Four sides
  • Butter brioche dinner rolls

Need a bigger spread? See our catering packages

Good to Know

Holiday Catering FAQ

Can the holiday meal be served hot or ready to heat?

Both. We can cater it hot, or pack it ready to heat so you can pop it in the oven when you're ready. Same food either way.

How many people does the Holiday Meal Package serve?

Each package serves 6. Feeding 12? Order two. For a bigger group, build your own or request a quote.

When do I need to order holiday catering?

Pre-orders are open now. Order by 72 hours before the last pickup. Thanksgiving: order by Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 6 PM; last pickup Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 6 PM. Christmas: order by Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 3 PM; last pickup Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 3 PM. New Year's Eve: order by Monday, December 28, 2026 at 3 PM; last pickup Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 3 PM.

Where is holiday meal pickup?

Pickup is at 1525 Mesa Verde Dr E, Suite 117, Costa Mesa. We also deliver across Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Huntington Beach.

Can you cater an office holiday party in Costa Mesa?

The Holiday Meal Package serves 6 and can be catered hot or delivered ready to heat, so it works for the home table or an office party. Choose glazed Kurobuta ham, roasted turkey breast or herb-roasted chicken. See office holiday party catering for the December dates.

No-Obligation Quote

Request Holiday Catering

Tell us the holiday, date, guest count, and pickup vs delivery. We will send a custom plan using our slider, wrap, kabob, and cocktail packages — or a 72-hour custom menu for larger gatherings. Call or text (714) 486-1777 or email catering@delinerds.com.

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Served hot or ready to heat. Enough for everyone to grab seconds. Serves 6.

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