A Time To Celebrate The Season!

Tis’ the season to celebrate with the ones you hold dear! Our team is ready to provide you with an extraordinary celebration overflowing with cheer and cozy comforting vibes.  From thoughtfully curated design elements and comforting menu options that are sure to bring on a flurry of flavor, to our welcoming and friendly service team that will feel like family – we want to help your winter celebration be one you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Entrust our team to take care of the party-planning to-do’s, so you can focus on enjoying quality time and making unforgettable memories with your loved ones, colleagues, and friends.

Cheers to rejoicing in the opportunity to gather once again during this most wonderful time of the year!  Contact our team of Event Specialists – your personal holiday cheermeisters – to get your winter party on the event calendar today by calling us at (717) 730-4661 or by filling out our form to get started.

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HOLIDAY PARTY PLANNING GUIDE

We know one of the main ingredients to a successful holiday celebration is having flavor-packed food for you and your guests – which, we’ve got you covered on with our globally-awarded delectable eats.  However, planning your perfect holiday party doesn’t start and end with the menu (although our chefs may argue otherwise).

To help simplify your holiday party-planning to-do list, our team of talented event magic makers has created a simple event planning guide to help make the journey of planning your joyful holiday party as stress-free as possible.

Download our winter catering menu here and use our party-planning guide on page 19 to ensure you have the best holiday season yet!

Holiday Party Planning with The JDK Group
Holiday Party Planning Ideas by The JDK Group

HOT SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
Assorted Crackers & Crostinis

TANGERINE CHILLI GRILLED SHRIMP

CARIBBEAN CRANBERRY MEATBALLS

Shrimp by The JDK Group

MEDITERRANEAN GRAZING STATION:
CHEESE STATION
Halloumi, Mozzarella Ciliegine, Drunken Goat

CHARCUTERIE
Salumi Toscano, Prosciutto

ACCOMPANIMENTS
Assorted Crudite, Peppadew Peppers, Pepperoncini’s, Mediterranean Olives, Fresh Bruschetta, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Dried Apricots, Dried Black Mission Figs, Flatbread Crackers, Ciabatta Crostinis, Pita Crisps

Cute Cheese and Charcuterie Display by The JDK Group

Winter Harvest

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWER
With Mad Elf Apricot Glaze

GRILLED FLANK STEAK
With Creamy Dijon Sauce & Italian Parsley, Accompanied with Assorted Rolls

LOCAL SEASONAL VEGETABLE DISPLAY
With Chive Pesto

SMOKED GOUDA & WHITE CHEDDAR BAKED MAC & CHEESE
With Buttery Bread Crumbs

SALTED CARAMEL PEAR BARS

MEDITERRANEAN
GRAZING STATION

WINTER ARTISAN CHEESE DISPLAY:
Aged Cheddar, Sharp Provolone, Drunken Goat, Apple Raisin Chutney, Dried Black Mission Figs, Peppadew Peppers, Dried Apricots, Pub Mustard, Flatbread Crackers

CHARCUTERIE
Sweet Dry Coppa, Salami Piccante, Dried Bresaola

ACCOUTREMENTS
Naan Chips, Crostinis

CABIN CUISINE

DIPS & SPREADS 
Roasted Garlic Hummus, Spiced Sweet Potato Hummus, Herbed Ricotta Dip

ACCOMPANIMENTS
Assorted Crudite, Assorted Crackers, Pita Crisps

TURKEY MEATBALLS
With Herb Lemon Sauce

POTATO LATKE
With Caramelized Onions and Sage Sour Cream

CRUMPLED SAUSAGE & APPLE FLATBREAD
Crumbled Sausage, Sliced Apples, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Honey Dijon Sauce, Baby Arugula

WINTER ARTISAN CHEESE DISPLAY:
Aged Cheddar, Sharp Provolone, Drunken Goat, Apple Raisin Chutney, Dried Black Mission Figs, Peppadew Peppers, Dried Apricots, Pub Mustard, Flatbread Crackers

CHARCUTERIE
Sweet Dry Coppa, Salami Piccante, Dried Bresaola

ACCOUTREMENTS
Naan Chips, Crostinis

BUTLERED HORS D’OEUVRES

*HOT FRIED CHICKEN WAFFLE 
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bite, Nashville Hot Sauce, Dill Pickle Chip

*SEARED EDAMAME DUMPLING (V)
Edamame Dumpling, Ginger Aioli

*SOUTHERN FRIED HUSH PUPPY
Spicy Pepper Jam

BLACKENED COD FISH & CHIPS
White Balsamic Radicchio Slaw, Chipotle Mayo, Waffle Fry

MINI CARNE ASADA STREET TACO
Marinated Flank Steak, Fresh Salsa Verde, Pickled Onion, Soft Flour Tortilla

*MEXI STREET CORN BEEF BRIOCHE BITE
Braised Beef Short Rib, Mexi Street Corn, Lime Zest, Smoked Paprika Cream

*COCONUT SHRIMP
Spicy Yuzu Sauce

*BLUEBERRY BACON CROSTINI
Cream Brie, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Roasted Balsamic Blueberries, Crostini, Micro Marigold

*WILD MUSHROOM TART
Lemon Rosemary Aioli

SEARED SCALLOP
Orange Rum Sauce, Micro Parsley

COMPOSED TOASTS:

  • Roasted Sweet Potato, Fig, Goat Cheese, Honey Balsamic
  • Ricotta, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Almonds, Golden Raisins, Honey
  • Soppressata, Basil Pesto, Cream Brie, Roasted Red Pepper
  • Crab, Serrano Pepper, Lemon Aioli, Fennel Fronds
Slider Options by The JDK Group

*Can Be Stationed

STATIONED HORS D’OEUVRES

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWER
With Mad Elf Apricot Glaze

MANCHURIAN CAULIFLOWER BITES
Breaded Cauliflower, Manchurian Sauce, Chopped Scallions

POTATO LATKE
With Caramelized Onions and Sage Sour Cream

Chicken by The JDK Group

LOADED MASHED POTATO CROQUETTE
Loaded Mashed Potato Croquette, Bacon, Cheddar Jack, Scallions

OPEN FACED CHICKEN EMPANADA
With Pumpkin Mole, Cotija Cheese & Coriander Leaves

CARIBBEAN CRANBERRY MEATBALLS

TURKEY MEATBALLS
With Herb Lemon Sauce

GREEK TURKEY SLIDER
Turkey Sausage, Tzatziki, Red Onion Relish, Halloumi Cheese, Leaf Lettuce, Brioche Bun

APPLEWOOD HAM & SMOKED GOUDA SLIDER
Applewood sliced Ham, Smoked Gouda, Cranberry Orange Relish, Leaf Lettuce, Hawaiian Brioche Roll

ELEVATED COCKTAIL HOUR

TENDERLOIN SMASHED DUTCH POTATO
Garlic Parmesan Smashed Dutch Potato, Grilled Tenderloin, Whipped Burrata Mousse, and Mushroom Powder

MAINE LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE
Maine Lobster & Remoulade Sauce with Smoked Gouda and Gruyere Cheese on Buttery Brioche Toast

HAMACHI CRUDO
Hamachi Tuna Crudo, Apricot Jam, Red Onion Relish, Toasted Coconut Edible Spoon

SALMON SUSHI CUP
Salmon, Broccoli Slaw, Unagi Sauce, Ginger Peel, Seaweed Chip, Rice Cup

MINIATURE CRAB CAKE
Cilantro Citrus Aioli

Salmon Sushi Cup by The JDK Group

WINTER ARTISAN CHEESE DISPLAY

AGED CHEDDAR

SHARP PROVOLONE

DRUNKEN GOAT

APPLE RAISIN CHUTNEY

DRIED BLACK MISSION FIGS

PEPPADEW PEPPERS

DRIED APRICOTS

PUB MUSTARD

FLATBREAD CRACKERS

CHARCUTERIE
Sweet Dry Coppa, Salami Piccante, Dried Bresaola

ACCOUTREMENTS
Naan Chips, Crostinis

WINTER FLATBREAD STATION

CHOOSE (3) FLATBREADS FROM THE FOLLOWING:

  • ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS FLATBREAD
    Roasted Garlic Hummus, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach, Basil Pesto, Toasted Pine Nuts, Ricotta Salata
  • SHRIMP SPRING ROLL FLATBREAD
    Chopped Shrimp, Broccoli Slaw, Spicy Mayo, Gochujang Sauce, Sesame Seeds

  • CRUMBLED SAUSAGE & APPLE FLATBREAD
    Crumbled Sausage, Sliced Apples, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Honey Dijon Sauce, Baby Arugula
  • SLICED SIRLOIN & PORTOBELLO FLATBREAD
    Sliced Sirloin, Roasted Tomatoes, Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola Cheese, Aged Balsamic

Winter
Flatbread Station

Holiday
Flatbread Station

MEDITERRANEAN GRAZING STATION

Mediterranean Grazing Station by The JDK Group

CHEESE SELECTIONS
Halloumi, Mozzarella Ciliegine, Drunken Goat

CHARCUTERIE
Salumi Toscano, Prosciutto

ACCOMPANIMENTS
Assorted Crudite, Peppadew Peppers, Pepperoncini’s, Mediterranean Olives, Fresh Bruschetta, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Dried Apricots, Dried Black Mission Figs, Flatbread Crackers, Ciabatta Crostinis, Pita Crisps

Mediterranean Grazing Station

SALAD STATION

ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD
Chopped Kale, Sliced Granny Smith Apples, Shredded Carrots, Julienne Rutabaga, Scallions, Agave Citrus Vinaigrette

WINTER HEIRLOOM SALAD
Tri Colored Carrots, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Beets, Fresh Mozzarella, Cinnamon, Spiced Orange Vinaigrette

ASIAN CHOPPED SALAD
Chopped Romaine, Shredded Red Cabbage, Shredded Carrots, Capsicum, Mandarin Orange, Toasted Almonds, Chili Sesame Vinaigrette 

KALE POWER BLEND
Power Blend of Kale, Shredded Cabbage, Shredded Broccoli, Shredded Carrots topped with roasted acorn squash, sliced Granny Smith Apples, Sunflower Seeds, Pomegranate Vinaigrette

holiday catering salad station

PAN SEARED DUMPLINGS STATION

Cheeseburger Dumplings by The JDK Group

DUMPLINGS
Edamame Dumplings, Chicken Lemongrass Dumplings, Pork Dumplings

SAUCES
Teriyaki Sauce, Spicy Gochujang Sauce, Orange Ginger Sauce

TOPPINGS
Chopped Scallions, Shredded Carrots, Purple Cabbage

Dumplings by The JDK Group

DESSERTS

GLAZED DONUT BREAD PUDDING
Bourbon Butter Sauce, Espresso, Whipped Cream

ESPRESSO MERINGUE BITES
With Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Ganache

GINGERBREAD WHIPPED COOKIES

CARAMEL, HAZELNUT & PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE BRITTLE 

MINIATURE SWEET POTATO CAKES
With Toasted Marshmallow Icing

SKILLET STATION:

  • BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING SKILLET
    70% Cocoa Shavings, Cinnamon Rum Whipped Cream
  • BOURBON CHOCOLATE DECADENCE CAKE SKILLET
    Raspberry Balsamic Syrup, Lemon Swiss Meringue Chips
  • ESPRESSO BROWNIE SKILLET
    Toasted Hazelnut Crumbs
  • WINTER CHERRY & PEAR COBBLER SKILLET

DESSERT BARS:

  • Shortbread Toffee Cookie Bar
  • Bourbon Pecan Pie Bar
  • Peppermint Cream Bar
  • Salted Caramel Pear Bars

CHURRO BAR WITH TOPPINGS:
Sprinkles, Oreo Crumbles, Milk Chocolate Chips, Powdered Sugar, Milk Chocolate Sauce, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Raspberry Sauce, Whipped Cream


DINNER & BRUNCH

TRADITIONAL DINNER ROLLS
Whipped Butter

SALAD

  • TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD 
    Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Fresh Shaved Parmesan, Housemade Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing

CHOICE OF VEGETABLE:

  • SOUTHERN HOT CORN (Tier 3)
    Red Bell Pepper, Pickled Jalapeno, Paprika, Grated Sharp Cheddar
  • HARISSA & MAPLE CARROTS (Tier 2)
  • HONEY BALSAMIC BRUSSEL SPROUTS (Tier 1)
    Shallots & Thyme

CHOICE OF STARCH:

  • SMOKED GOUDA & WHITE CHEDDAR BAKED MAC & CHEESE (Tier 3)
    Topped with Buttery Bread Crumbs
  • MASHED POTATOES (Tier 2)
    White Cheddar and Pink Peppercorn
  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH & BRUSSEL SPROUT RISOTTO (Tier 1)

CHOICE OF PROTEIN:

  • SMOKED HAM (Tier 5)
    Whiskey Maple & Cinnamon Glaze
  • GRILLED FLANK STEAK (Tier 4)
    With Creamy Dijon Sauce & Italian Parsley
  • PAN SEARED HERB CHICKEN BREAST (Tier 3)
    Porcini & Caramelized Shallot, Brandy Cream
  • POMEGRANATE MOLASSES SALMON (Tier 2)
  • SHORT RIBS (Tier 1)
    Orange Scallion Gremolata

DESSERT:

  • Shortbread Toffee Cookie Bar
  • Bourbon Pecan Pie Bar
  • Peppermint Cream Bar
  • Salted Caramel Pear Bars

*Tiered levels are related to cost investment – the higher tiered number represents a lower menu cost item

DECK THE HALLS WITH OUR FLORAL & DESIGN TEAM

Holiday Designs by The JDK Group
Holiday Home Decor by The JDK Group

Show off your holiday style!  The JDK Group hosts our own in-house floral department and design team prepared to deck the halls for your holiday celebration! Choose from one of our specialty themed holiday looks or have us ring in your holiday season with a custom creation specific to your special celebration. From seasonal home decorating and holiday centerpieces to appropriately themed décor, linens, and lighting – our team of design specialists have all the details and design services to keep your season merry and bright.

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