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December office lunches & company parties

Holiday Party Catering in San Diego, Delivered and Set Up

Office holiday lunches and company parties for 10 to 200. Hot buffets, deli platters and holiday turkey and brisket, delivered, set up buffet style and ready to serve. Request a quote for the holiday buffet and we reply the same business day, or order the everyday menu online.

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Holiday catering buffet with carved turkey, sliced brisket and sides set up in a San Diego office
Pick your package
Per person
Carved roast turkey
Turkey & Brisket BuffetPer person, from. 10-guest minimum
$21.95
Quote
Boxed holiday meals
Boxed Holiday MealsTurkey or ham; brisket $26.95
$24.95
Order
Deli sandwich platter
Deli Holiday LunchPlatters and box lunches, from
$9.95
Order
Hot buffet catering
Hot BuffetsItalian, Greek, taco bar, from
$15.95
Order
Holiday buffets need 48 hours' notice; the everyday menu needs 24.

Book early

December Dates Are Open Now

We take a limited number of delivered holiday lunches each day in December, and Friday dates go first. Text (858) 353-5528 with your date and head count to hold it.

  1. Everyday menu
    24 hours' notice
    Deli platters, box lunches and the Italian, Mexican and Greek buffets, ordered online.
  2. Holiday buffets & boxed meals
    48 hours' notice
    The turkey and brisket buffet by quote, boxed holiday meals online.
  3. Thu, Dec 24
    Christmas Eve
    Deliveries and pickups until 3:00 PM. Slots are first come, first served.
  4. Fri, Dec 25
    Christmas Day
    Deliveries and pickups 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Slots are first come, first served.

What we bring

December Holiday Packages

Four ways to feed the office in December. Every package is delivered and set up buffet style with chafing dishes, plates, napkins and utensils, hot and ready to serve.

Holiday turkey and brisket buffet set up in a San Diego officeThe December favorite

Holiday Turkey & Brisket Buffet

$21.95per person, from
10-guest minimum. Delivered hot and set up at your office.
  • Fresh roasted turkey, carved for you
  • Sliced beef brisket or spiral ham (or mix)
  • Assortment of homestyle sides
  • Fresh dinner rolls & butter and a fresh green salad
  • Turkey gravy & cranberry sauce
  • Apple or pumpkin pie
  • Add coffee and beverages, extra sides, rolls or pies
Coworkers sharing boxed holiday meals in a San Diego officeGrab and go

Individual Boxed Holiday Meals

$24.95turkey or ham · $26.95 brisket
10-meal minimum. Order online with 48 hours' notice.
  • Hot, boxed and labeled, one per person
  • Carved turkey, sliced ham or sliced brisket
  • Homestyle sides and a slice of pie
  • Easy for shifts, warehouses and hybrid teams
Overstuffed deli sandwich platter for an office holiday lunchDeli classics

Deli Holiday Lunch

$9.95per person, from
5 minimum. Order online with 24 hours' notice.
  • NY deli sandwich platters from $9.95 per sandwich
  • Box lunches from $9.95 per box
  • The Big Spread bagel platter, $14.95 per person
  • Add salads, dessert trays and drinks
Hot buffet catering set up for an office lunch in San DiegoHot buffets

Italian, Mexican & Greek Buffets

$15.95per person, from
10-guest minimum. Order online with 24 hours' notice.
  • Italian Pasta Buffet, $15.95 per person
  • Greek Kebab Buffet, $15.95 per person
  • Taco & Fajita Bar, $16.95 per person
  • Hot Entree Buffet with brisket or chicken, $19.95 to $22.95
Every package includes
Delivered and set up buffet style
  • Chafing dishes
  • Plates, napkins and utensils
  • Hot and ready to serve
  • Vegetarian choices on every menu

We can't make substitutions or allergy accommodations: onion and garlic are in most dishes and everything is prepared in shared pans. We do not provide servers, bartenders, linens or rentals. Round out the party with appetizer trays and dessert catering; the Italian pasta buffet and the taco and fajita bar have their own pages.

Elijah's private banquet room set up for an office holiday party

Or bring the team to us

Host It in Our Banquet Room

Our private banquet room seats up to 120 guests and is complimentary when we cater. Any of the holiday packages above can be served in the room, buffet style, ready to serve.

120
guests seated in the private room
ground floor entrance, no stairs
$0
room charge when we cater the event
free on-site parking

Two mounted projectors, speakers, a microphone and WiFi are included.

Simple process

How It Works

Three steps between you and a holiday lunch nobody in the office has to organize. We have been doing December office catering in San Diego since 2001.

  1. 01

    Request a Quote or Order Online

    Send the date, head count and address through the quote form, text (858) 353-5528, or order the everyday menu and boxed holiday meals online. Holiday buffets need 48 hours' notice, the everyday menu 24.

  2. 02

    We Cook It Fresh

    Turkey is roasted and carved, brisket sliced, buffets and platters built the morning of your event. Everything leaves our Clairemont Mesa kitchen hot and timed to your delivery slot.

  3. 03

    We Deliver and Set Up

    We set up buffet style with chafing dishes, plates, napkins and utensils, and leave it hot and ready to serve.

Delivery to offices across San Diego County: Kearny Mesa, Sorrento Valley, UTC, Mission Valley, Carmel Valley, Downtown, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Chula Vista, Carlsbad and most of the county. Priced by drive time from Clairemont Mesa, $19.95 to $74.95; enter your address in the online store for the exact fee, or we include it on your quote.
Paperwork made easy. Net-30 invoicing is available for established accounts, and we provide a W9 and certificate of liability insurance on request. First-time corporate clients can pay by card, then switch to net-30 billing once the account is set up.
Hot and ready to serve. Everything leaves our kitchen hot and timed to your delivery slot, and goes into chafing dishes on your buffet. Vegetarian choices are on every menu.

What San Diego clients say

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"We used them for catering and everything turned out great! The food was very nice as well as delivery and set up. Very reasonably priced and easy to work with prior to the event. Will definitely be using them again and recommend for your party needs."
Jason N. · Google review, 2026
"We have regularly used Elijah's as a source of take-out food for the past two years and have been consistently pleased with the quality, pricing, and reliability of their services. Elijah's is highly recommended."
Jeffrey H., Congregation Beth Israel Men's Club · Google review, 2026

Common questions

Holiday Party Catering FAQ

Something else? Call or text (858) 353-5528 and we will help you plan the order.

How far ahead should I book a December date?

Holiday buffets and holiday dinners need 48 hours' notice; the everyday menu needs 24 hours. December dates fill, and Friday dates go first, so request a quote or text (858) 353-5528 as soon as you have a date, and we will confirm whether it is open.

What is the minimum order?

10 guests for buffets and the holiday turkey and brisket buffet, 10 meals for individual boxed holiday meals, and 5 for sandwich platters and box lunches. Groups of 10 to 200 are our everyday range.

What comes with the Holiday Turkey and Brisket Buffet?

Fresh roasted turkey carved for you, Sliced beef brisket or spiral ham (or mix), Assortment of homestyle sides, Fresh dinner rolls & butter, Fresh green salad, Turkey gravy & cranberry sauce, Apple or pumpkin pie. Coffee and beverages, extra sides, rolls and pies can be added. From $21.95 per person with a 10-guest minimum.

Can we mix a turkey buffet with sandwich platters for a big group?

Yes. Many offices pair the holiday buffet with sandwich platters or box lunches so everyone has a choice. Tell us the head count and we will quote the mix.

Do you set up?

Yes. We deliver, set up buffet style with chafing dishes, plates, napkins and utensils, and leave everything hot and ready to serve. We do not provide servers, bartenders, linens or rentals.

What does delivery cost?

Delivery is priced by drive time from our Clairemont Mesa kitchen, $19.95 to $74.95, across most of San Diego County. The exact fee shows when you enter your address in the online store, or we include it on your quote.

Do you deliver on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Yes. Christmas Eve deliveries and pickups run until 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 24, and Christmas Day from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Friday, December 25, with 48 hours' notice. Slots on both days are first come, first served.

Can you handle vegetarian guests or allergies?

Vegetarian choices are on every menu. We can't make substitutions or allergy accommodations: onion and garlic are in most dishes and everything is prepared in shared pans. Questions? Call or text (858) 353-5528.

Can we host the party at Elijah's?

Yes. Our private banquet room seats up to 120 guests and is complimentary when we cater the event, with projectors, a microphone, WiFi and free on-site parking. See the holiday party venue page for details.

Do you invoice companies?

Yes. Net-30 invoicing is available for established accounts, and we provide a W9 and certificate of liability insurance on request. First-time corporate clients can pay by card.

December dates are filling

Book Your December Date

Holiday buffets from $21.95 per person, deli lunches from $9.95, delivered and set up across San Diego County. Holiday buffets need 48 hours' notice, so send your date today.

Holiday buffets from $21.95 per person · 10-guest minimum · 48 hours' notice