December is full of bright holidays from around the world, from Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas, to St. Lucia’s Day in Sweden, the Buddhist Bodhi Day, the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali and so many more! December is arguably the most exciting month of the year with all we get to celebrate as a catering company. Our favorite part, of course, are the rainbow of flavors we get to experience from these beautiful holidays.

We, at Taste and Company, love to cater events in Los Angeles for people from every corner of the world, especially with the diverse staff we work with. The themes and cultures make it the most fun, and the team gets to experience new flavors and learn new traditions in the process.

As a twist for the holidays this year, we’ve created a diverse appetizer menu to celebrate the cultural festivities of the season. Let us know if you’d like us to serve any of these delicious treats at your next event! We’d also love you to hear about your holiday traditions. Email us here or reach out on instagram @tasteandcompany!

Cocktails

SWISS MULLED WINE

CRANBERRY MOSCOW MULE

GIN & JAM

POMEGRANATE PALOMA

DIRTY MASALA CHAI MARTINI

VANILLA BEAN & BOURBON EGGNOG

CANDY CANE COCKTAIL

Appetizers

GOLDEN POTATO & SALTED SWEET POTATO LATKE BITES
russet potato latke, apple sauce & sour cream
sweet potato latke with cinnamon cream dollop

FRESH FIG, ROSEMARY & CHÈVRE CROSTINI
sea salt, honey drizzle

INDIAN PANI PURI 
semolina puff with spiced potato mixture
on spicy tamarind & cilantro masala water shot glass

ENGLISH MINCE PIES
mincemeat, fruit, spices

SWEDISH MEATBALLS
lingonberry sauce

SOUPE-JOUMOU SOUP SIP
traditional Haitian squash, noodle soup

PERSIMMON, ARUGULA, RED ONION SALAD
small plate

CRUSTED CAJUN CATFISH SMALL PLATE
on shredded collared greens

 BROWN SUGAR GLAZED HAM SLIDER
cranberry sauce, swiss on Hawaiian roll

DESSERT

BABY YULE LOG PINWHEELS
irish cream Bavarian cream in chocolate cake roll, chocolate ganache

PEPPARKAKOR COOKIES
Swedish ginger molasses tea cookie

BODHI DAY CARDAMOM MILK RICE
in small ramekin with rose petal dusting.

CHRISTMAS POACHED PEAR IN MUSCAT
muscat, cinnamon, honey drizzle, candied pecan
in flaky crust

HANUKKAH SUFGANIYOT
small stuffed doughnut holes
flavors: chocolate hazelnut, boysenberry jam, or vanilla custard

GINGER-SPICED PERSIMMON-NUT KATAIFI ROLLS
kataifi filled with persimmon flesh, walnuts, ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of black pepper.