In Columbus, the holiday season is synonymous with delectable meals and fantastic beverages. As the festivities approach, the prospect of crafting an extravagant holiday spread may seem daunting. Don't worry! Columbus boasts an array of exceptional restaurants and catering companies ready to take the reins and ensure your holiday gatherings are nothing short of extraordinary.
Here's a list of great Columbus restaurants, beverage companies and catering options offering great holiday meals to-go.
Holiday Meals and Catering in Columbus
101 Beer Kitchen
101 Beer Kitchen is offering everything from appetizers to meal packages. Save yourself some stress and select from a wide range of delicious food options here. Orders must be placed at least 4 hours ahead and can be placed online and scheduled for pickup.
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events
Get anything and everything you need this season from Cameron Mitchell Premier Events. This season, unbox more time with your family with the Thanksgiving in a Box meal that serves 10. Check out their additional offerings and place orders here.
Family Affair Catering Co.
Get a taste of southern comfort right here in Columbus with catering from Family Affair Catering. Husband and wife team, Jamie and Maggie Shelton specialize in home-style dishes perfect for the holiday season. View their menu here.
Freedom a la Cart
Make your meal a little more meaningful with catering from Freedom a la Cart. Enjoy fresh, flavorful food that supports life-changing employment for survivors of human trafficking. View the menu here. Please order 72 hours in advance, $100 minimum.
Freedom a la Cart
Mazah Mediterranean Eatery
Bring the Mediterranean cuisine home with you this season with a catering order from Mazah. Operating out of Grandview, Mazah is a local favorite with crowd-pleasing options like the "Build your own Pita Bar". Browse their full menu to select the offerings that best suit your gathering. Minimum order of 10 portions.
Ray Ray’s Hog Pit
From brisket and jerk chicken to a variety of sides, let a James Beard Award nominee handle your holiday dinners this year by ordering from Ray Ray's Hog Pit. Order here at least two days in advance.
Ray Ray's Hog Pit
Bleu and Fig
This year, choose from options based on the type and amount of food you need for your gathering - from snacks (such as a charcuterie board) to sweet treats, Bleu and Fig is prepared to make all your foodie dreams come true. Order here.
La Chatelaine
La Chatelaine’s holiday menu allows you to take your taste buds on a trip to France without leaving the house! Pick up some of their traditional French entrees this year to treat yourself and your loved ones, because these sous vide options are a delicious way to celebrate the season. To get started, choose the location closest to you – Upper Arlington, Worthington or Dublin – under the online ordering tab here.
Holiday Drinks and Batch Cocktails in Columbus
Thinking of creating a signature cocktail or mocktail for your next holiday gathering? Our Columbus distillers, brewers and beverage companies produce the perfect additions to your holiday drink menu.
Simple Times Mixers Holiday Cheers 3-Pack
Simple Times Mixers, Holiday Cheers 3-Pack
If you're in search of all-natural, sustainable, and unique mixers for your holiday cocktail party, look no further than Simple Times Mixers. Their Holiday Cheers 3-Pack comes with their Blackberry Lemonade, Cranberry Apple Cider Mule & Pear Rosemary Mule. Just add your favorite spirits (or don't) and enjoy!
Land-Grant Brewing's 12 Beers of Christmas Holiday Sampler Pack
Land-Grant Brewing, 12 Beers of Christmas
Don't buy this 12-pack unless you want to be the most popular attendee at your next holiday social gathering. Land-Grant Brewing just celebrated its 10th anniversary in Columbus and programs its massive space in Franklinton so well even during the colder months. If you want to bring a little bit of that magic home with you, snag their 12 Beers of Christmas Sampler Pack this season!
Middle West Spirits, Bourbon Cream
One incredible cream, multiple ways to enjoy? Yes! Middle West Spirits is a hometown distillery with a focus on sourcing made-in-Ohio ingredients for its award-winning line of spirits. Their Bourbon Cream is a limited release for the holidays and we guarantee that you'll be enjoying this versatile take-home treat for the entire season in your coffee, hot cocoa, as a spirited addition to desserts, or on its own.
Watershed Distillery, Nocino
Nocino originally hails from Italy, but Watershed Distillery has brought it to the Midwest with this time-honored family recipe. Nocino is a nutty, sweet liqueur made from unripe Ohio black walnuts, sugar and spices and is the perfect addition to your holiday bar. Enjoy in your warm beverages or over ice cream this holiday season and beyond.
