Holiday party catering in Santa BarbaraThe holiday party your team actually shows up for.
Office holiday lunches, team parties and client appreciation events, catered by 90+ local restaurants. One coordinator plans the menu, the headcount and the dietary needs, so you get to enjoy the party too.
of employees want the holiday party during the workday. A catered holiday lunch at the office means no venue, no late night, and nobody misses it.
Every holiday event, one coordinator.
Office holiday lunch
The easiest holiday party there is. Lunch for the whole team at the office, set up for your headcount and budget.
Team holiday party
An after-work celebration at the office or a rented space, with shareable spreads that keep people mingling.
Client appreciation and open house
Thank your clients and partners with a spread from Santa Barbara favorites, delivered on time and looking good.
End-of-year all-hands
Wrap the year with lunch for up to 200. Group ordering with meals labeled by name, or trays for the room.
Holiday breakfast
Pastries, coffee and breakfast trays for a morning celebration before everyone heads out for the break.
Holiday gatherings at home
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and family get-togethers. We deliver to homes across Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria too.
Your holiday catering timeline.
The weeks before Christmas are the busiest of the year for local restaurants. Here's how to make sure your date is covered.
2 to 3 weeks out
Pick your date and send a rough headcount and budget. This is the best time to lock in popular restaurants for mid-December.
1 week out
Your coordinator sends the menu and an itemized quote. Tweak anything you want and confirm.
2 to 3 days out
Send your final headcount and any dietary updates. We confirm every allergy with the kitchen.
Party day
Food arrives on time and labeled. Something changes? Text your coordinator.
Booking late? Call or text (805) 259-1522. Last-minute holiday orders are welcome whenever a partner restaurant has capacity.
A holiday budget with no surprises.
Delivery starts at $4.99 and depends on the restaurant and your address. Your quote is itemized, so you see every charge before you confirm.
Get a holiday quoteWhat local offices say.
"I order from them 3-5x per week... they set up and serve on time and always get it right. They have many restaurants to choose from and their staff and delivery persons are top notch. If you cater at all, put them on speed dial. They are amazing!"
"Great service. I had a company meeting and needed the delivery to be on time, which it was. I also needed to add on to the order and Restaurant Connection made it very easy to do so."
"I have had such a great experience using Restaurant Connection for the last year. The delivery often arrives early and those who deliver are very kind and helpful. I recommend Restaurant Connection for anyone who could benefit from food delivery to their office or to their home."
Holiday catering questions, answered.
How far in advance should I book holiday party catering in Santa Barbara?
For December dates, we recommend booking 2 to 3 weeks ahead, since the weeks before Christmas fill up first at popular restaurants. Send your final headcount a few days before. Last-minute holiday orders are welcome whenever a partner restaurant has capacity, so call or text and we'll find an option.
What food works best for an office holiday party?
Shareable spreads work best for a mixed crowd: a taco bar, family-style pasta and salads, mesquite tri-tip and chicken, or a Mediterranean platter. Your coordinator makes sure there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options so everyone has something to eat.
Should we do a holiday lunch or an evening party?
Many teams now choose a catered holiday lunch at the office. In ezCater's 2025 holiday survey, 53% of employees said they want the holiday event during the workday. It's easier to attend, needs no venue, and works for parents and commuters. We cater both lunches and evening parties.
How big of a holiday party can you cater?
Anything from a 10-person team lunch to a 200-person holiday party. Your coordinator handles the menu, the headcount and the dietary needs.
Can we set a budget per person for our holiday party?
Yes. Tell us your budget per person and your coordinator builds a menu to fit it, with an itemized quote before anything is ordered. Group orders can also be capped per person.
Do you cater holiday gatherings at home?
Yes. We deliver holiday meals and party food to homes across Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria, for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and family get-togethers.
Do you deliver on weekends and evenings in December?
Yes. You can order 7 days a week, 7am to 9pm, including weekends during the holiday season.
Can our holiday party go on the company's monthly invoice?
Yes. Teams with a house account get every order, holiday party included, on one invoice at month end with itemized receipts.
Lock in your holiday date before December fills up.
Send the basics and a coordinator gets back to you within the hour with a menu and a price.
Or book a 15-minute call