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Christmas Eve Menu

Christmas Eve packages, hors d’ouvres, entrees, sides, palm sandwiches, salads, breakfast and desserts, with 2026 pickup and delivery information.

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Christmas Eve Menu

Choose a section to browse dishes, prices and menu details. Prices are subject to change.

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Pick-up at Jay’s Catering

Pick up your order hot and ready at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Garden Grove until 3:00pm. Our helpful warehouse staff will load your order into your vehicle to ensure a seamless pickup without you ever leaving your vehicle.

Pick-up at Ellie’s Table San Juan Capistrano

Pick up your order hot and ready at our convenient South County café, Ellie’s Table Egan House in San Juan Capistrano until 3:00pm. Our helpful team will load your order into your vehicle to ensure a seamless pickup without you ever leaving your vehicle. Our Ellie’s Table Egan House cafe will be closed to the public on Christmas Eve. We will only be open exclusively for our pick-up clients.

Delivery Orders

Delivery is available directly to you within Orange County for the ultimate convenience! A minimum food order of $600 is required for delivery. Delivery charges are based on location, and are available until 2pm.

Ordering Information

Please be aware popular timeslots will close further in advance. Jay’s will not process any order without payment in full, a signed contract and signed Terms and Conditions. Please contact an event specialist for details. While Jay’s strives to ensure accuracy, we reserve the right to correct any errors in pricing or descriptions, and to cancel or refuse to accept any order based on an incorrect price or description. Prices are subject to change without notice due to market conditions.

Unfortunately due to the busy holiday, we cannot accept any cancellations or process any refunds for orders once they are confirmed and paid.

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For Christmas Eve we have carefully selected our customers’ favorites. For any orders on December 24th, please choose from the offerings below.

Christmas Eve Short Rib Supper

Designed with holiday favorites that travel well, hold beautifully, and make hosting easier.

12+ - $22.00

Festive Flautas Buffet

A family-friendly Christmas Eve favorite, ready now or later.

Crispy rolled up flour tortillas filled with cheese and your choice of chicken or beef. Served with white refried beans, Spanish rice, and chips & salsa.

Chicken

12+ - $20.00
30+ - $19.00

Beef

12+ - $23.00
30+ - $22.00

Signature Social

Elevated bites for effortless Christmas Eve hosting.

Charcuterie Tray

A selection of salami, prosciutto, mortadella, European and domestic cheeses, and garnishes, with sliced baguettes, and crackers.

Mediterranean Tray

Including caprese skewers, prosciutto, mozzarella, olives, artichokes, roasted vegetables, pita triangles, and hummus

Gorgonzola & Caramelized Onion Bruschetta

Shrimp & Mango Spring Rolls

With a zesty ginger-lime dipping sauce.

Stuffed Medjool Dates with Whipped Goat Cheese

Parmesan Crusted Crab Dip

With pita triangles and assorted crackers for dipping.

15+ - $30.00/person
30+ - $24.00/person

Italian Aperitivo

A polished appetizer spread for a festive night of gathering.

Homemade Italian Meatballs

Baked Artichoke Dip

Served with crisp pita chips for dipping.

Antipasto Skewer

With your choice of balsamic reduction or basil pesto.

Gorgonzola & Caramelized Onion Bruschetta

Grilled Marinated Vegetable Tray

Including grilled bell peppers, eggplant, squash, carrots, kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts.

15+ - $19.00/person
30+ - $16.00/person

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Mini Beef Wellingtons with Bearnaise Sauce

12 - $45.00
24 - $88.00
50 - $175.00

Deviled Eggs

With paprika and fresh chives

15 - $36.00
30 - $68.00
50 - $105.00

Charcuterie Tray

Includes salami, prosciutto, mortadella, European cheeses, olives, pistachios, and dried apricots. Served with fig jam, crostinis, & crackers

14x14 Tray (Serves up to 12) - $125.00

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Vegetarian Rotolo

20 pcs - $90.00

Tortellini with Creamy Pesto

Feeds up to 15 - $70.00

Italian Meatballs

50 pcs - $100.00

Gourmet Mashed Potatoes

Feeds up to 15 - $52.00

Cornbread or Sausage Stuffing

Feeds up to 15 - $48.00

Cheddar Havarti Mac N Cheese

Feeds up to 15 - $66.00

Parmesan Crusted Cream Corn

Feeds up to 15 - $62.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon

Feeds up to 15 - $68.00

Fresh Vegetable Medley

Feeds up to 15 - $52.00

Old Fashioned Gravy

1/3 Pan - $29.00

Fresh Baked Cheese Rolls or Vegan Rosemary Focaccia

Dozen - $15.00

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Center Cut Filet Mignon (Whole)

Served with Argentinian chimichurri or bourbon horseradish

5-6 lbs Serves 12 to 15 - $435.00

Cabernet Braised Short Ribs (4oz)

Braised slowly in red wine and demi-glace with aromatics

Serves 12 - $192.00

Whole Roasted Garlic & Herb Roasted Tri-Tip

Served with Argentinean chimichurri or bourbon horseradish

2 lbs Serves 6 to 8 - $110.00

Sliced Herb Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast in Gravy

9 lbs. Serves 20 to 25 - $295.00

Sliced Dark & White Turkey in Gravy

5 lbs. Serves 12 to 15 - $115.00
9 lbs. Serves 25 to 30 - $210.00

Sliced Old Fashioned Holiday Glazed Ham

5 lbs Serves 12 to 15 - $80.00

Chicken Marsala or Scallopini

12 Piece - $160.00

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Jay’s Famous Palm Sandwiches

Turkey & Ham

Tray of 12 - $46.00
Tray of 16 - $57.00
Tray of 20 - $68.00

Roast Beef

Tray of 12 - $50.00
Tray of 16 - $64.00

Pear Salad

Romaine and wild field greens with sliced pears, dried cranberries, Stilton cheese & walnuts. Served with a pear vinaigrette.

Serves up to 12 - $57.00
Serves up to 25 - $93.00

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, fresh garlic croutons and Caesar dressing.

Serves up to 12 - $48.00
Serves up to 25 - $87.00

Ellie’s Potato Salad

Potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, sweet relish, mayo, & mustard

Serves 15 to 20 - $41.00

Panini Pasta Salad

Penne pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and fresh basil

Serves 15 to 20 - $44.00

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Ellie’s Cinnamon Rolls

Ellie’s homemade cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and covered in cream cheese icing

Pan of 6 - $26.00

Ellie’s Homemade Croissants

Butter, Chocolate, & Almond

Tray of 8 - $30.00
Tray of 12 - $42.00

Ellie’s Table Quiche (Gluten Free)

Individual - Reheat at home

Bacon Quiche

Onion, bacon, and havarti cheese

Vegetarian Quiche

Caramelized red onion, garlic, gruyere cheese, scallions

Chile Relleno Quiche

Bacon, chile relleno, pepper jack cheese

5 Pack - $46.00
10 Pack - $91.00

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Holiday Dessert Collection

A collection of Cream Filled Gingersnaps, Pumpkin Pie Tarts, Gingerbread Bundt Cakes, Peppermint Macarons, and Chocolate Raspberry Decadence

Tray of 25 - $85.00

Ellie’s Table Carrot Cake

Eleanor’s famous carrot cake with pineapple cream cheese frosting.

Serves 12 - 15 - $51.00

Large Old Fashioned Cookies

May include an assortment of chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and snickerdoodle.

Tray of 12 - $31.00
Tray of 24 - $58.00

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Tell us your date, location and guest count, and what you’d like to serve.

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