Central Florida’s Premier Holiday Dinner Catering Service
Make your holiday celebration unforgettable with Pearson’s Catering’s handcrafted seasonal dinner menus, served across Central Florida. Whether you’re planning a festive company holiday party, an elegant seasonal celebration, or a cozy gathering with family and friends, our chef-prepared entrées and seasonal sides bring something special to every table. From elegant plated dinners to festive buffet-style service, we take care of the setup, staffing, and cleanup, so you can relax, celebrate, and enjoy the holiday season.
“There are NOT enough stars for the level of service that Rico and his team provided!!!!!! Thank you, a thousand times, for making this VIP dinner exactly that…VIP!! Partnering with Rico during preplanning was amazing, professional easy and fun. His onsite work was exactly the same. Thank you for everything” - Kym L.
Build Your Own Dinner Holiday Menu
All options Include: Rolls & Butter
One Entrée, 2 Sides, Salad
Two Entrées, 2 Sides, Salad
Two Hors d’Oeuvres, Two Entrées, 3 Sides, Salad
Holiday Wonders:
Scratch Made Cookies, Truffled Brownies and Bars
Enhanced Holiday Dessert Collection:
Scratch Made Cookies, Bars, Truffled Brownies, Mini Cake Bites, Creme Brulees, Macaroons Parfaits, Mini Cupcakes
TURKEY BRIE CROSTINI
Sage Scented Crostini, Brie, House Roasted Turkey Breast, Cranberry Orange Compote
Hors D’oeuvres
BACON WRAPPED ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE Maple Mustard Glaze/Garnished with Brunoise of Green Peppers, Celery, Green Onions
HAND ROLLED TURKEY MEATBALLS
Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
STUFFED MUSHROOMS (Choice of)
Crab & Cheese
Italian Sausage, Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cheeses
Veronique, Grapes, Boursin Cheese encrusted in Fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano
FALL CHUTNEY CROSTINI
Figs, Balsamic, Cranraisins, Butternut Squash on Goat Cheese Crostini
SWEET POTATO BISCUITS
Filled with Ham and a Spiced Orange Marmalade Spread
CRAB AND ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP
Lump Crab Meat, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cream Cheese, Spinach Crackers
HOT GRILLED CORN DIP
Fresh Corn, Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack Cheese, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Garlic, served with Tortilla Chips
HANDMADE EMPANADAS
Served with Cilantro Lime Creama and your choice of beef, chicken, or vegetable filling
HAND WRAPPED MINIATURE BEEF WELLINGTON
Horseradish Dipping Sauce
SIGNATURE BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS
Marinated and Grilled , Finished with Merlot Glaze
Served with Horseradish Crème
PETITE CRAB CAKES
Lump Crabmeat, Green Onions, Brunoise of Red Pepper, Remoulade
DAN’S SIGNATURE SMOKED SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Lemons, Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS
Ginger Soy Marinade
Charcuterie Board
(SERVES 15-20 PPL)
Ham, Capicola Turkey, Salami, Chorizo, Roasted Carrots, Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Cornichons, Dried Fruit, Fresh Grapes, Roasted Almonds, Cheeses, Grain Mustard, Crackers, Lavosh
Salads
HOLIDAY PEARSON’S SIGNATURE
Romaine, Spring Mix, Caramelized Pears, Cranraisins, Candied Nuts, Blue Cheese, Granny Smith Apples, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
GARDEN SALAD
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumber, Toasted Sunflower Seeds Ranch & Balsamic Dressing
TWISTED CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, Homemade Rosemary Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, Garnished with Kalamata Olives
Creamy Caesar Dressing
FALL SPINACH SALAD
Spinach and Arugula, Mandarin Oranges, Pickled Red Onions, Candied Nuts, Pomegranate Seeds, Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash, Champagne Vinaigrette
Turkey Entrees
TURKEY
Served with Pearson’s Stuffing, Cranberry Apple Orange Chutney, Turkey Gravy
SLICED CITRUS HERBED ROASTED TURKEY BREAST
Roasted with Fresh Rosemary and Basil Butter, Orange and Lemon Slices
SLICED PEPPER AND BLACK TRUFFLE BUTTER TURKEY BREAST
Roasted with Black Truffle Butter, Fresh Rosemary and Basil
Pork Entrees
SLICED SIGNATURE ORANGE SPICED BROWN SUGAR GLAZED HAM
Pear Chutney and Whole Grain Mustard
SLICED TUSCAN HERB PORK TENDERLOIN
Rosemary Sage Garlic Olive Oil Crust, Roasted and Finished with a Wild Mushroom and Leek Demi-Glaze topped with Crispy Bits of Pancetta
PULLED PERNIL (SERVES 15 - 20 GUESTS)
Traditional Hispanic Pork Dish Marinated Sofrito Pork Shoulder Slow Roasted and Finished with Crunchy Skin
Chicken Entrees
MAPLE CRANBERRY PECAN ROASTED CHICKEN
Roasted Chicken with a Chardonnay Sauce, Fresh & Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pecans, Drizzled with Buttery Maple Syrup and Rosemary
AUTUMN GRILLED CHICKEN - GF
Bed of Fresh Spinach, topped with Fig - Butternut Squash Compote, Garnished with Toasted Walnuts and Goat Cheese, Finished with Chicken Rosemary Au Jus
CHAMPAGNE CHICKEN
Marinated Grilled Chicken in a Champagne Cream Sauce, Topped with Lump Crab and Red Pepper and Scallion Garnish
STUFFED CHICKEN
Roasted Chicken Breast Stuffed with Smoked Gouda, Spinach, Artichokes and Chopped Applewood Smoked Bacon Herbed - Dijon Chicken Au Jus
Beef Entrees
BONELESS SHORT RIB RAGU
Over Gemelli Pasta, Garnished with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms and Toasted Walnuts
BEEF BOURGUIGNON
Handcut Tender Chunks of Top Round Slowly Braised in Red Wine with Onions, Carrots, Mushrooms
Suggested Side would be Buttered Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Polenta, or Risotto
FLANK STEAK
Marinated & Grilled with Caramelized Onions
Finished with Choice of One: Dijon Apricot Glaze, Beef Au Jus, Rosemary Marsala Sauce, or Mushroom Madeira Sauce
MARINATED GRILLED SIGNATURE BEEF TENDERLOIN
Au Jus, Horseradish Sauce
Premium Items
LOLLIPOP LAMB CHOPS
Baby Lamb Chops Marinated and Grilled served with an Apricot Rosemary Glaze
Seafood Entrees
CORN & BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Scallops, Shrimp and Garnished with Prosciutto Crumbles
GRILLED MAHI MAHI
Grilled on a Cedar Plank Finished with a Cherry Balsamic Glaze
MISO MARINATED MAHI MAHI
Grilled and Finished with Soy, Honey, Lime, Scallion sauce
PISTACHIO CRUSTED SALMON
Orange-Dill Scented Butter Sauce
GRILLED SALMON
Pomegranate Orange Rosemary Maple Glaze
BLACKENED GROUPER
Black Bean Roasted Corn Relish
SHRIMP AND CRAB SCAMPI
Orecchiette Pasta, Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
PAELLA
Shrimp, Chorizo, Chicken Breast, Tomatoes, Peas
Vegetarian Entrees
HOLIDAY RED QUINOA , GF & VG
Fresh Spinach, Butternut Squash, Grilled Zucchini & Squash, Red Pepper, Roasted Pears, Toasted Pistachios and Champagne Sauce
MOROCCAN STEW VEGETARIAN, GF & VG
Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas, Fresh Vegetables and Tomatoes are simmered in a Moroccan-Inspired Vegetable Broth Served with Jasmine Rice
MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
Asiago/Fontina Cream Sauce Drizzled with Black Truffle Oil – OPTION OF: Carbonara Sauce
GRILLED STUFFED PORTOBELLO, GF
Herbs, Garlic, Parmesan Risotto Studded with Carrots, Zucchini, Fresh Spinach
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Stuffing Sides
PEARSON’S STUFFING
Sage, Celery, Onions, Apples and Cranraisins
HOLIDAY BLEND STUFFING
Butternut Squash, Dried Apricots, Figs, Cranberries, Onions, and Celery
ITALIAN STUFFING
Cherry, and Pecan Italian Sausage Stuffing with Celery, Onions
Starch Sides
TRADITIONAL GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
Cinnamon and a Hint of Orange
FESTIVAL OF POTATOES
Roasted Red, Sweet, Fingerling, and Purple Peruvian Potatoes Drizzled with Sage Garlic Olive Oil
TRIO OF ORANGE
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Honey Glaze
BROWN RICE
Orange Pecan Wild & Brown Rice with Scallions
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Roasted Butternut Squash Drizzled with Cinnamon Honey
CREAMY HERBED RISOTTO
(no cheese or cream)
Vegetable Sides
GREEN BEANS
Fresh Green Beans with Toasted Almonds or Fresh Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Cherry Balsamic Sauce
CARROTS
Maple Orange Glazed Carrots
BROCOLLI GRATIN
ROOT VEGETABLES
Roasted Root Vegetables with Carrots, Butternut Squash, Fennel, Onion, Parsnips, Brussel Sprouts with Apple Cider Glaze Garnished with Toasted Walnut
VEGETABLE MIX
Herb Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower, Zucchini, Carrots, Red Pepper, Broccoli, Squash
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Fresh Brussels Finished with Balsamic Glaze and Chopped Applewood Smoked Bacon
Desserts
HOLIDAY WONDERS
Cookies, Bars and Brownies
To Include a Variety of the Following:
Salted Chocolate Chip, Red Velvet Cookies, Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, Don’s Molasses Cookies, Pecan Pie Bars, Maple Bowen Bars, Lemon Bars, Oreo Brownies, Peppermint Brownies, Raspberry Almond Bars, Pumpkin Bars
ENHANCED HOLIDAY DESSERT COLLECTION
Small Bites of Cookies, Bars, Brownies, Parfaits, Mini Cake Bites, Creme Brulees, Macaroons
To Include a Variety of the Following:
Peppermint Cheesecake Layered with Red Velvet Cake Bites, Praline Bread Pudding Parfaits, Crème Brulee, Chocolate Mousse Parfaits, Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream, Coconut Cupcakes, Gingerbread Chocolate Toffee, Eclairs, Oreo Cheesecake Caramel Bars, Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, Apple Pie Tarts
Dinner Catering FAQ’s
What’s included in Pearson’s Dinner Menu catering package?
Our dinner catering includes 2 hors d’oeuvres, 1 salad, 2 entrées, 2 starches, 1 vegetable, plus bread and butter. It’s a full-service dining experience designed to impress your guests with variety and flavor.
Is there a minimum order requirement for dinner catering?
Yes, dinner catering requires a minimum food and beverage order of $900 for events held Monday through Friday. Please contact us to confirm availability and final pricing.
Are desserts included with the dinner menu?
Desserts are not included in the standard dinner package, but we offer a variety of add-on dessert options. Ask us about custom dessert selections when planning your event.