Holiday party catering in Lansing, MI runs from early November through New Year's Eve, with the busiest window falling in the first three weeks of December. Lansing Catering Co handles office holiday parties, family Thanksgiving takeout orders, Christmas dinners, and New Year's Eve receptions across Greater Lansing. This guide covers what is available, realistic pricing, and when to book.
Thanksgiving Takeout and Catering
We offer Thanksgiving takeout packages for 4, 8, and 12 guests, plus larger buffet-style options for 25 to 100. Packages include house-roasted turkey, pan gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, a seasonal vegetable side, dinner rolls, and a whole pie. Vegan and gluten-free packages are available on request.
- Thanksgiving Takeout (4 guests): $185
- Thanksgiving Takeout (8 guests): $345
- Thanksgiving Takeout (12 guests): $495
- Large Thanksgiving Buffet (25 to 50 guests): $32 to $42 per person
Takeout orders close the Friday before Thanksgiving at noon. Pickup is Thursday morning between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at our Lansing kitchen.
Office Christmas and Holiday Parties
We cater office holiday parties for state agencies, law firms, MSU departments, manufacturers, and nonprofits across Greater Lansing. Common formats:
- Daytime holiday luncheon: $24 to $36 per person, buffet-style
- Evening cocktail reception: $32 to $52 per person, heavy hors d'oeuvres
- Plated holiday dinner: $48 to $72 per person, multi-course
- Station-style holiday reception: $42 to $62 per person
Our banquet room is a popular choice for office holiday parties in the 60 to 180 guest range because the kitchen is on site and the space is private. See the banquet room page for details.
Nonprofit Holiday Galas
November and December are fundraising season for many Lansing-area nonprofits. We have catered holiday galas for local shelters, foundation dinners, and year-end donor receptions. Gala catering is priced with nonprofit tax treatment in mind and we can structure proposals to reflect in-kind contributions where appropriate.
New Year's Eve Receptions
NYE is our single most-requested date. We cater private house parties, corporate-sponsored receptions, and public NYE events. Typical NYE package includes passed hors d'oeuvres, multiple food stations, champagne toast, and late-night snack service. Pricing ranges from $55 to $95 per person depending on format.
Seasonal Menu Highlights
Our holiday menu leans into late-autumn Michigan ingredients. Examples:
- Herb-roasted turkey breast with cider gravy
- Braised short rib with red wine reduction
- Butternut squash soup with toasted pumpkin seed
- Michigan apple and fennel salad with maple vinaigrette
- Cranberry orange relish, scratch-made
- Sweet potato gratin with candied pecan
- Vegan mushroom wellington
- Traditional pies: apple, pumpkin, pecan, seasonal berry
Booking Timeline
Peak December Saturdays book first. Typical lead times:
- By September 1: Lock down dates for peak Dec 1 to Dec 20 Saturdays
- By early October: Book weekday office holiday parties
- By early November: Thanksgiving takeout orders
- By mid-November: NYE bookings close for the current year
We do take short-notice holiday bookings when the calendar allows. Call us directly at 517-225-0308 for last-minute availability.
Planning the rest of your event calendar? See our event planning checklist.