8466-E Tyco Road
Vienna, VA 22182
703.556.0780
Celebrate More with Our Holiday Party Catering in Vienna, VA
Planning and hosting a party is a lot of work. Helga’s Caterers is here to help so that you can enjoy your celebration more. We’re the premier choice for holiday party catering in Vienna, VA. Whether your event is a small, intimate dinner or a large corporate gathering, we serve up sensational fare that your guests are sure to savor.
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We don’t just deliver great food; you can also count on us for full-service catering before, during, and after your event. Our party caterers will get everything related to the foodservice set up, serve the food, and handle the cleanup. We tailor our services to suit your needs, so don’t hesitate to hire us for parties and picnics of any size.
Explore Our Many Menus
As a full-service catering company, we’re pleased to offer a diverse array of dishes at different price points. Each of our holiday party menus is designed to satisfy all palates, plus we have options for all manner of seasonal events.
Review our menus on this page, and give our caterers a call if you have any questions about our food. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about ingredients, dietary restrictions, and customization opportunities.
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Holiday Party Options
Holiday Dinner 1
Chocolate Peppermint Martinis and chocolate peppermint bark offered at the bar.*
$37.50/person
Soup Bar
—Manchego grilled cheese bite with shrimp gazpacho
—Gingered pumpkin soup with spicy pecan cream
Tilapia
Grilled Cajun filet of tilapia mojito
Festive Roll
Festive roll of holiday pork and beef tenderloin roast stuffed with chestnuts and cranberries served with a cranberry-merlot wine sauce with garlic and shallots
Mashed Potatoes
Red-skin parsnip mashed potatoes
Butternut Squash
Butternut squash with baby spinach
Mesclun Salad
Mixed green mesclun salad of red and green oak lettuce, frisee, arugula, and radicchio tossed with dried cranberries and candied walnuts in honey-poppyseed vinaigrette
Holiday Pumpkin Roll
Holiday Pumpkin Roll with creamy and moist cream cheese filling, sprinkled with powdered sugar
Holiday Cookies
A colorful assortment of holiday cookies
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Holiday Dinner 2
Mango rosewater cocktails and mustard pretzel bits at the bar.*
$44.75/person
Passed Crostinis
—Smoked trout with cucumber and dill
—Succulent beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce, thyme and colorful peppers
—Herb cheese and radish
—Prosciutto with arugula and gorgonzola
Burrata
Buttery mozzarella served with Italian bread, pears, and dried figs
Brie with Caramel
Brie with caramel, nuts, and fruits accompanied by flat breads and crackers
Spinach and Mushroom Strudel
Miniature spinach and mushroom strudel with roasted red pepper sauce
Dessert
—Holiday cake pops
—Miniature linzertarts
—Meringue shells with mocha mousse topped with Christmas sprinkles
Pita and Hummus
Pesto hummus with roasted red peppers and toasted pita petals
Dinner Buffet
—Roasted maple-walnut glazed breast of turkey
—Pork with Asian pears, leeks, lemongrass, jalapeno, and thyme
—Scalloped potatoes au gratin
—Green beans with dried cranberries and chestnuts
—An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls and butter
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Holiday Dinner 3
Eggnog laced with cognac and candied pecans at the bar*
$46.25/person
Chicken Polynesian
Chicken Polynesian with chutney butter
Chef Carving
—Mini-rounds of beef and roasted breast of turkey to order with condiments of horseradish sauce, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and orange-cranberry salsa at side
—Elaborate bread display with a variety of cocktail rolls
Mozzarella Sticks
Fried mozzarella sticks with marinara dipping sauce
Potato Bar
Redskin Mashed Potato and Sweet Potato Bar to be set up with condiments of cheddar cheese, chives, sour cream, sautéed mushrooms, walnuts, brown sugar, miniature marshmallows, and cinnamon
Steamed Shrimp
Steamed shrimp served on a bed of fresh seaweed with cocktail sauce and lemon
Italian Station
—Choice of pasta including penne, ziti and rotini
Meatballs Marinara
—Pesto with basil, garlic, and pine nuts
—Alfredo cream sauce
—Fresh tomato basil sauce
—Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Caesar's Salad
Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons and parmesan in creamy Caesar dressing
Dessert
—Cherry parfaits laced with Chambord and topped with whipped cream and Christmas sprinkles, served in champagne flutes
—Cappuccino mousse with crushed ginger snaps and chocolate shavings served from demi-tasse
—White chocolate mousse with crushed candy canes served from demi-tasse
Grilled Eggplant
Grilled eggplant with yellow and red grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and feta cheese
Coffee
Freshly brewed coffee
Ambience
Dried pastas and Chianti bottles with candles for ambience
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Gourmand's Special
Blood Orange Margaritas, edamame with sea salt and wasabi peas at the bar*
$49.50/person
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
—Roasted sesame salmon wonton canapé with chipotle dill cream
—Winter squash and gouda cheese croquettes served with bitter orange compote
—Grilled lollipop lamb chops with fresh mint sauce
Holiday Bouquet
Holiday bouquet of haricots verts with pimientos
First Course
—Heirloom tomato and oyster aspic served on a bed of baby arugula drizzled with lemon-dill vinaigrette
—Rustic bread and butter
Dessert
Flaming Baked Alaska classic ice cream cake topped with meringue and flaming in dramatic fashion
Entrée
—Grilled Cajun breast of duck with a cherry brandy sauce
—Oxtail ragout
—Pappardelle pasta
Coffee
Freshly brewed coffee
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Feliz Navidad
Sangria and tostones at the bar*
$39.50/person
Cocktail Buffet
—Ceviche spoons with cilantro garnish served on a bed of fresh seaweed
—Miniature chicken empanadas with salsa
—Plantain and goat cheese gorditas served with spicy tomato sauce, pickled red onion, and sour cream
Sides
—Rice with vegetables
Black beans
—Russian salad of potatoes, carrots, peas, eggs, and beets in a creamy dressing
—Tossed garden salad
Carne Guisada
Tender chunks of beef stewed with tomatoes and vegetables
Bread
An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls and butter
Chicken Mojito
Grilled breast of chicken topped with a flavorful dressing of olive oil,
red and green peppers, capers, and cilantro
Dessert
—Flan: caramel custard finished with a soft caramel topping
—Tres leches with fresh strawberries
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Simply Elegant
$24.50/person
Fresh Salmon Mousse
Fresh Salmon Mousse served from a festive boulle of bread with sliced pumpernickel
Country Biscuits
Old fashioned country biscuits with Virginia baked ham and honey mustard
Holiday Crudite
Holiday crudite of fresh crisp vegetables with herb dip
Miniature Croissants
Miniature croissants with smoked breast of turkey and mustard caper sauce
Venison Pate
Venison pate with lingonberries at side and sliced French baguettes
Dessert
Colorful assortment of holiday cookies
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Thanksgiving Banquet
$45.75/person
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
—Banana nut bread canapés with creamy pumpkin roses
—A variety of mushroom caps filled with crabmeat, and spinach with cheese
—Belgian endives filled with smoked whitefish
Hasenpfeffer
Marinated wild rabbit simmered in a delicate herb wine sauce
Roasted Turkey
Whole roasted turkey with homemade stuffing, gravy and orange cranberry salsa
Red Cabbage
Red cabbage stewed with apples and onions
Potatoes Nicholas
Layered potatoes pesto au gratin
Spinach Salad
Spinach salad with sugar coated almonds and mandarin oranges in balsamic vinaigrette
Potato Pancakes
Sweet potato apple pancakes with orange cranberry salsa
Bread
An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls and butter
Country Apple Tart
Sliced apples with layers of cream cheese in a deep dish
Pumpkin Pie
Rich pumpkin custard baked with aromatic spices in a flaky pie crust
Coffee
Freshly brewed coffee
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Holiday Buffet
$42.50/person
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
—Cajun duck bites with Creole sauce
—Miniature spinach and mushroom strudel with roasted red pepper sauce
—Red bliss potato baskets filled with sour cream and caviar
Salmon Florentine
Salmon Florentine rolls in puff pastry with cucumber dill sauce
Ballotine of Turkey
Boneless breast of turkey stuffed with ground veal and pistachio nuts served on a bed of pumpkin sauce
Mesclun Salad
Mixed green mesclun salad tossed with strawberries in Balsamic vinaigrette
Rice Medley
Wild and white rice medley with Shiitake mushrooms
Colorful Display of Vegetables
Colorful display of steamed broccoli and cauliflower in lemon butter with cherry tomatoes
Bread
An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls and butter
Dessert
—Miniature pumpkin tarts
—Praline cheesecake
—Miniature Linzertarts
Coffee
Freshly brewed coffee
Festive Reception
$29.50/person
Chicken Kebabs
Chicken kebabs with red and green peppers and honey mustard dipping sauce
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp cocktail spread with Bremner wafers
Sliced Mini-Rounds
Sliced mini-rounds of beef and roasted breast of turkey with horseradish sauce and Dijon mustard
Brie en Croute
Brie en croute with raspberry spread and a variety of crackers
Colorful Display of Vegetables
Colorful broccoli, cauliflower, and cherry tomato kebabs with creamy ranch dressing for dipping
Rolls
Braided twist rolls, pumpernickel rolls, and soft cocktail roll
Dessert
Holiday tree display of fresh fruit kebabs with raspberry yogurt dipping sauce
Holiday Dinner
$31.50/person
Stationary
Hors d’oeuvres
—Wreath of crisp crudite with spinach vegetable dip
—Green peppercorn pate garnished with apple crescents served with pumpernickel
Potato Pancakes
Sweet potato apple pancakes with orange cranberry salsa
Honey Glazed Ham
Spiral-cut honey glazed ham served with honey mustard
Green Beans
Country style green beans
Turkey en Croute
Boneless breast of turkey wrapped in puff pastry and roasted to perfection with mustard caper sauce
Waldorf salad
Waldorf salad of apples and walnuts
Rolls
Braided twist rolls and old fashioned country biscuits
Buche de Noel
Traditional Yuletide log with coffee and dark rum iced with mocha butter cream and decorated with Marzipan holly leaves and berries and meringue mushrooms
Holiday Feast
$45.25/person
Passed
Hors d’oeuvres
—Holiday red and green pepper boats filled with saga cream
—Steamed shrimp served on a bed of fresh seaweed with tangy cocktail sauce and lemon
—Crabmeat Charissa: hot crab spread with artichoke hearts on French bread
Herbed Potatoes
Roasted red bliss herbed potatoes
Beef Tenderloin
Beef tenderloin roasted to perfection and carved to order, accompanied by Bernaise mayonnaise, horseradish sauce and Dijon mustard
Broccoli and Cauliflower
Homestyle broccoli and cauliflower topped with bread crumbs
Poached Salmon
Whole poached Norwegian salmon elegantly garnished with lemon scales served with cucumber dill sauce, flanked by cascading French baguettes
Caesar’s salad
Caesar’s salad of crisp romaine lettuce and croutons in creamy Caesar’s dressing
Bread
An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls and butter
Dessert
—Colorful assortment of Holiday cookies
—Miniature Linzertart: Viennese classic with plump raspberries and hazelnut crust
—Christmas tree display of fresh fruit kebabs with raspberry yogurt dipping sauce
Coffee
Freshly brewed coffee
Holiday Italian Style
Bar to be set up offering your beverages*
$46.50/person
Passed
Hors d’oeuvres
—Miniature roasted chicken and portabello mushroom strudel served with sun-dried tomato aioli
—Polenta squares topped with pesto and cherry tomato wedges
—Melon wrapped with prosciutto
Ravioli
Festive red and green cheese filled ravioli tossed with shrimp, green beans and cherry tomatoes and fresh dill
Tortellini in Brodo
Tortellini and tiny meatballs simmered in chicken broth sprinkled with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley
Mesclun Salad
Mixed green mesclun salad tossed with fresh fennel in red wine vinaigrette
Chicken Roulade
Chicken roulade with artichoke hearts, pinenuts, and pesto served with marsala wine sauce
Bread
An elaborate bread display with a variety of rolls including olive bread and butter
Dessert
—Festive Gingerbread House decorated with gum drops and hard candies in a Christmas setting
—A variety of Holiday cookies including almond macaroons and Biscotti
—Egg Nog Cheesecake
Coffee
Freshly Brewed Coffee
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Millenium Holiday Celebration
Bar to be set up offering your beverages*
$52.75/person
Passed
Hors d’oeuvres
—Crisp phyllo money bags filled with wild mushrooms served with Hollandaise sauce
—Grilled beef hibachi skewers
—Grilled swordfish on ginger-jalapeno rice cakes
Stuffed Porkloin
Porkloin stuffed with plums served with ginger plum sauce and mustard caper sauce
Chicken Satay
Grilled chicken satay with spicy Thai peanut dipping sauce
Leg of Lamb
Roasted leg of lamb served in a rich brown gravy
Assorted Sushi
Assorted sushi, cucumber and California rolls served with pickled ginger, soy sauce and wasabi
Orzo and Peas
Orzo and peas tossed with feta cheese
Curried Lentil Salad
Curried lentil salad with shrimp and chiffonated spinach
Winter’s Fruit Salad
Winter’s fruit salad tossed with dried apricots, cherries, nuts and fresh mint
Bread
An elaborate bread display including a variety of rolls, olive bread, and walnut raisin bread and butter
Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin sponge cake rolled with cream cheese filling and nuts
Cranberry Apple Strudel
Cranberry Apple Strudel sprinkled with powdered sugar
Dipped Strawberries & Coffee
—Strawberries dipped in dark and white chocolate
—Freshly brewed coffee
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Holiday Soirée
Bar to be set up offering your beverages*
$34.50/person
Miniature Crabcakes
Miniature crabcakes served with remoulade sauce
Smoked Ham
Apple smoked spiral-cut ham served with honey mustard, mayonnaise, and a variety of cocktail rolls
Cheese and Crackers
An array of imported and domestic cheese and crackers garnished with dried dates and figs and with fresh strawberries and grapes
Crudite
Wreath of crisp crudite with spinach vegetable dip
Mini Beef Wellington
Succulent filet of beef wrapped in puff pastry with duxelle and baked to perfection served with Bernaise sauce
Vegetarian Quesadillas
Vegetarian quesadillas with red and green peppers and salsa at side
Stollen
German holiday fruit and nut bread
Cookies
A variety of holiday cookies
*Provide your own bar or let Helga’s take care of it at an additional charge
Holiday Budget Menu I
$24.50/person
Glazed Ham
Spiral-cut honey glazed ham sweet potato biscuits served with cranberry chutney and honey mustard
Winter Salad
shredded white and purple cabbage tossed with carrots, red peppers, green peppers, celery and fresh parsley in sweet poppy vinaigrette
Miniature Croissants
Miniature croissants with smoked breast of turkey and mustard caper sauce
Potato Salad
Homestyle potato salad
Traditional Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Traditional Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad: bite-size florets of broccoli and cauliflower with cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, and bacon tossed in a red wine-mayonnaise vinaigrette
Cheese and Crackers
An array of Imported and Domestic Cheese and Gourmet Crackers garnished with fresh Strawberries and Grapes
Holiday Budget Menu II
$25.50/person
London Broil
Grilled marinated London broil with lemon and garlic
Penne Pasta
Penne pasta with pesto and pine nuts
Chicken Marsala
Tender medallions of chicken simmered in a Marsala wine sauce
Vegetable Medley
Roasted vegetable medley with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, yellow squash, onions and mushrooms
Caprese Skewers
Mozzarella and tomato caprese skewers
Classic Caesar's Salad with Garlic Bread
—Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons and parmesan in creamy caesar dressing
—Garlic bread
Holiday Budget Menu III
$21.95/person
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
With Home-style gravy
Sides
—Garlic mashed potatoes
Southern stuffing
—Green Beans
—Tossed garden salad
Bread
Fresh baked rolls and butter
Desserts
Holiday Cookies
$3.50/person
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A colorful assortment of Holiday Cookies
Country Apple Tart
$5.25/person
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Sliced apples with layers of cream cheese in a deep dish butter cookie lattice topped crust
Pumpkin Tarts
$4.50/person
Buche de Noel
$5.75/person
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Traditional Yuletide log with coffee and dark rum iced with mocha butter cream and decorated with Marzipan holly leaves and berries and meringue mushrooms
Miniature Linzertarts
$4.50/person
French Pastries
$5.75/person
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A variety of miniature French pastries including Napoleons, Fruit Tarts and Eclairs