Christmas Catering for
Businesses and Private Clients
Christmas drinks reception, Christmas lunch, Christmas buffet, Christmas dinner or Christmas walking dinner. For 20 to 500 guests in South Holland. At your own office, at home or at a venue. Including staff, drinks and styling.
House caterer at
- Nieuwe Kerk DelftWeddings, memorials and corporate receptions
- De Grote Kerk Den HaagConferences, corporate events and gala evenings
- Sociëteit De VereenigingMaster caterer at Kings Ballroom, The Hague
- Escher in het PaleisExhibition openings and donor evenings, since 2026
Every Christmas occasion in one place
For many businesses, Christmas is the most important event of the year. Expectations are high, the window is narrow and staff are in short supply. We take care of every Christmas occasion in South Holland: from an informal drinks reception at the office to an extensive dinner at a venue for hundreds of guests. Choose from six formats, or combine them in a single evening.
For corporate Christmas drinks receptions, ministry receptions, embassy events and private Christmas dinners. From 20 to 500 guests, in The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam and the rest of South Holland. For larger events we work throughout the Netherlands.
Six Christmas catering formats
Each format has its own atmosphere, flow and price point. A brief note under each option indicates the type of event it suits best.
Christmas drinks reception catering
From € 33.50 p.p.Classic Christmas drinks reception with hot and cold canapés, bubbles for the toast, beer, wine and non-alcoholic options. Typically two hours. Ideal for end-of-year company gatherings and networking events.
30 to 300 guests. At the office or an external venue.Christmas lunch catering
From € 27.50 p.p.Hot and cold dishes in a lunch format. Soup, premium filled rolls, Christmas stollen waffles, warm quiches. Practical for teams who want to celebrate briefly during the day without losing half a day's work.
15 to 200 guests. Usually at the office.Christmas buffet catering
From € 32.50 p.p.Hot and cold Christmas buffet: Christmas stollen, game pâté, mini Christmas stamppot, venison stew, poached salmon, seasonal vegetables and desserts. A classic choice for large groups who like to serve themselves.
30 to 500 guests. At a venue or at home.Christmas dinner catering
From € 47.50 p.p.Seated dinner of three to five courses, classic or modern. Fully served, with a wine pairing available on request. More formal than a walking dinner and well suited to speeches and milestone celebrations.
20 to 200 guests. At a venue or at home.Christmas walking dinner
From € 62.50 p.p.Six-course Christmas menu served by waiting staff as guests mingle. Veal consommé with truffle, venison carpaccio, smoked duck, Christmas stollen dessert. The atmosphere of a drinks reception with dinner-level food.
30 to 250 guests. At a venue.Christmas brunch or deluxe high tea
From € 32.50 p.p.For Christmas Day itself or the days following the holiday: Christmas brunch with hot and cold dishes, oysters, patisserie, fresh orange juice, coffee and tea. Suitable for family dinners and private Christmas celebrations.
10 to 80 guests. Usually at home.
Book before the end of October
The most popular Christmas dates (the second and third weeks of December) are 70 to 80 per cent booked by October. We freeze prices until September and accept new bookings for as long as capacity is available.
After November, a seasonal surcharge often applies due to scarcity of staff and equipment. Booking early also means we can advise on venue selection and programme structure.
Popular Christmas dates fill up early
What we arrange for a Christmas event
One point of contact from the initial brief to the close of the event. We do not just set up the catering, we also arrange the infrastructure and styling to match the Christmas occasion.
- All dishes including Christmas signatures and seasonal menus
- Bar package with bubbles, wine, beer, mocktails, coffee and tea
- Staff: chefs, hosts, bar staff and washing-up crew
- Styling with Christmas décor, lighting and greenery
- Heated reception marquee, lighting and sound via our partner network
- Optional: DJ, live entertainment, photo booth or pianist
- Halal, vegan, gluten-free and kosher menu options available as standard
- Full logistics: delivery and collection, set-up and clear-up
Corporate Christmas drinks reception
For companies with 25 to 500 employees, we provide Christmas drinks receptions at the office or at an external venue. We bring wine advice from a trainee wine specialist, and work with menu formats that suit the way colleagues normally interact: informal walking dinner, classic buffet or seated dinner.
Delivery of canapés and drinks to the office is also possible without staff, from a minimum order value. For larger drinks receptions with full service, we work from 30 guests. We are happy to advise on programme structure, speech timing and digital-only versus hybrid events.
Christmas for ministries and embassies
We provide protocol Christmas receptions, embassy dinners and international Christmas drinks receptions in The Hague every year. Our hosts are trained in diplomatic protocol. Our menus meet halal, kosher, vegan and gluten-free requirements without separate contract negotiations.
As house caterer at De Grote Kerk Den Haag, Sociëteit De Vereeniging and Escher in het Paleis, we know venues that are suited to large diplomatic receptions. On request, we can also arrange the venue booking.
Private Christmas celebrations
For family dinners at home, gala evenings, December milestones and Christmas celebrations with a large group of friends, we provide bespoke catering. From a Christmas brunch for ten guests to an extensive seated Christmas dinner for fifty. We bring our own equipment, kitchen facilities and staff, even if you have no kitchen at home or only a small one.
For private catering in general, our focus is on taking care of every detail: one point of contact, one invoice, no separate arrangements for delivery, staff and equipment. In December, the first two weeks are usually fully booked by the end of October.
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Prefer to talk it through? Message us on WhatsApp or call +31 85 060 1678.
Frequently asked questions about Christmas catering
When should I book a Christmas drinks reception or Christmas dinner?
The most popular dates (the second and third weeks of December) are 70 to 80 per cent booked by October. Book by mid-October for the best availability. After November, a seasonal surcharge often applies due to scarcity of staff and equipment.
What does Christmas catering for 100 guests cost?
A Christmas drinks reception for 100 guests starts from € 3,500 excl. VAT (two hours, six canapés, bar). A Christmas buffet from € 3,250. A Christmas dinner in walking dinner format from € 6,250. Concrete quote within 24 hours.
Can you cater at our own office or at home?
Yes. We bring everything with us, even if you have no kitchen. For Christmas dinners at home we work from 20 guests as standard; for Christmas drinks receptions from 30 guests at the office.
How do you handle halal, vegan and gluten-free requirements at Christmas?
Every Christmas menu includes a vegetarian and gluten-free option as standard. Halal, vegan and kosher are arranged on request. For embassy events and international guest lists, this is standard practice for us.
Can we change guest numbers at the last minute?
Guest numbers can be changed up to 48 hours before the event. Menu changes up to one week in advance. During the last two weeks of December we always aim to remain flexible, but we advise confirming in good time.
Do you have experience with corporate Christmas drinks receptions for ministries and embassies?
Yes. KOM provides Christmas drinks receptions and protocol receptions annually for ministries, embassies and government organisations in The Hague. As house caterer at Nieuwe Kerk Delft, De Grote Kerk Den Haag, Sociëteit De Vereeniging and Escher in het Paleis, we are well acquainted with formal December programmes.
What is the difference between a Christmas walking dinner and a Christmas dinner?
At a walking dinner, guests stand and waiting staff circulate with six courses. The atmosphere is social and guests mix more easily. At a seated Christmas dinner, everyone sits at table and three to five courses are served. More formal, and better suited to speeches and milestone celebrations. See also walking dinner and seated dinner.
