INVITE COMFORT AND JOY
TO YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

Celebrate the holiday season with Sweet Carrot Catering, where our crowd-pleasing comfort food brings warmth and togetherness to every table. Our festive menu offers something for everyone, giving your guests the good times they’ll put on their wish lists year after year. Let us handle the food, so all you have to do is send the invitations and enjoy the season!

Count Us In For the Festivities

From home gatherings to office parties, gift your guests a fun and flavorful time

WELCOME Holiday Flavors to the Table

All your favorite holiday dishes with our signature twist! Order alongside your go-to Sweet Carrot order to top off your holiday feast

Appetizers

Our Holiday Menu

ASPARAGUS PUFF PASTRY

grilled asparagus and gruyere cheese wrapped in golden puff pastry VEG

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE WAFFLE

Sweet Carrot Mac ‘N’ Cheese, pressed crispy in a waffle iron, cut in quarters, served with a cheesy dipping sauce VEG

ZESTY FRIED OLIVES

green olive stuffed with a candied lemon rind, breaded and fried VEG

Our Classic Menu

HOUSE CORN SALSA CUP

tortilla cup with a dollop of our house corn salsa VEG

SMOKED PORK BELLY SKEWER

smoked pork belly lardons with a teriyaki glaze and sesame seed sprinkle DF

CHICKEN SAUSAGE STUFFED PEPPER

chicken sausage stuffed mini bells with a drizzle of sweet sesame chili

CHARRED CARROT SKEWER

caramelized carrot coins with an Ohio mapel drizzle V+ / VEG / GF / DF

CHARCUTERIE SKEWER

sharp cheddar, green olive, and pepperoni skewer GF

Buffets

CORN CAKE BAR

Buffet Includes: corn cakes, coleslaw, piggyback bbq, and corn salsa, with salsa trio & tortilla chips +add on protein

CHEESY BAR

Buffet Includes: mac ‘n’ cheese, fried mac ‘n’ cheese balls, chipotle aioli, hot sauce, and bacon bits, with garden salad +add on protein

BAKED POTATO BAR

Buffet Includes: sea salt rubbed bakers, roasted broccoli, bacon bits, cheese sauce, sour cream, and butter, with housemade potato chips & french onion dip +add on protein

+ SMOKED BEEF BRISKET

with our piggyback bbq on the side
PROTEIN: GF/DF, SAUCE: GF/DF

+ SMOKED PULLED PORK

with our piggyback bbq on the side
PROTEIN: GF/DF, SAUCE: GF/DF

+ BBQ PULLED CHICKEN

with our hareloom gold bbq on the side PROTEIN: GF/DF, SAUCE: GF/DF

+ FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS

traditional or hot, served with our piggyback bbq, ranch, or sunday sauce on the side
SAUCE: (BBQ)GF/DF, (RANCH) VEG/GF, (SUNDAY SAUCE) VEG/DF

+ OHIO CHICKEN MEATBALLS

in our sweet sesame chili sauce
PROTEIN: DF, SAUCE: V+/VEG/DF

+ SMOKED TURKEY BREAST

with honey-aleppo rub, served with our henhouse white bbq on the side
PROTEIN: GF/DF, SAUCE: GF/DF

DISPLAYS & DIPS

Our Holiday Menu

DIPS BOARD

assortment of mushroom hummus garnished with herb oil, white bean anchovy dip, and beet hummus. Served with house made pita & potato chips and crudite
DIPS: (MUSHROOM HUMMUS) V+/VEG/GF/DF
(ANCHOVY DIP) GF/DF
(BEET HUMMUS) V+/VEG/GF/DF

Our Classic Menu

SEASONAL SALSA TRIO

traditional pico de gallo, house corn salsa and seasonal salsa served with stone ground corn tortilla chips
VEG/GF/DF

POTATO CHIPS & FRENCH ONION DIP

thick cut house fried chips with our homemade french onion dip
VEG/GF

FRIED MAC ‘N’ CHEESE BALL PLATTER

perfectly fried balls of cheesy deliciousness, served with chipotle aioli dipping sauce DISPLAY:VEG, SAUCE:VEG/GF

ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD

trio of domestic and imported artisan cheeses, marinated olives, dried fruit, fresh berries, and flatbread crackers
VEG/GF

VEGETABLE CRUDITE

roasted, pickled, and raw vegetables with homemade dill dip
V+/VEG/GF/DF

FRUIT DISPLAY

assorted seasonal fruit and berries
V+/VEG/GF/DF

SPINACH KALE & ARTICHOKE DIP

wilted greens and chopped artichokes blended with cream cheese, served warm with stone ground corn tortilla chips VEG/GF

CHORIZO CRAB DIP

hot and smoky chorizo and lump crab folded into a blend of sharp cheddar and cream cheese, served warm with stone ground corn tortilla chips

BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

slow roasted chicken folded into a blend of spicy buffalo sauce and cheese, served warm with celery sticks and pretzel bites
GF

SIDES & SALADS

Our Holiday Menu

GRILLED CAESAR SALAD

gem romaine grilled with lemon and capers topped with bacon, aged parmesan cheese, house made Caesar dressing, and croutons

ROASTED TRI-COLOR CARROTS

herb-roasted heirloom baby carrots topped with toasted almond and drizzled with honey VEG/GF/DF/contains nuts

GRANDMA BONNIE’S CORN PUDDING

our family recipe corn pudding, with a delicate balance of sweet corn and savory butter VEG

GREEN BEAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD

green bean & roasted butternut squash tossed with rich herb vinaigrette, toasted pine nuts and craisins V+/VEG/GF/DF/contains nuts

MASHED SWEET POTATOES

creamy mashed sweet potatoes seasoned to a “sweet and savory” perfection VEG/GF

CREAM CORN & LEEKS

grilled Ohio corn with creamy leeks mixed with brisket burnt ends and red chiles GF

ZUCCHINI CARROT SPIRAL SALAD

fresh seasonal zucchini and carrot spirals, topped with Marcona almonds, tossed in a herb lemonette dressing V+/VEG/GF/DF/contains nuts

CLASSIC HOLIDAY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

steamed green beans with mushroom cream sauce and crispy golden fried onions VEG

CARROT & TOMATO SOUP

our original roasted carrot and tomato soup served hot with croutons VEG

Our Classic Menu

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE

VEG

MAPLE-DILL POTATO SALAD

V+/VEG/GF/DF

GARDEN SALAD

sweet & savory dressing
V+ / VEG / GF / DF
smoked tomato ranch
VEG / GF

HERBED BISCUITS

VEG

CHEESY POTATOES

V+ / VEG / GF / DF

CORN CAKES

VEG / GF

ROASTED POTATOES

V+ / VEG / GF / DF

COLESLAW

VEG / GF

Slider Buns

VEG

SEA SALT RUBBED BAKED POTATO

V+ / VEG / GF

SEASONED ROASTED VEGETABLES

V+ / VEG / GF / DF

ENTRÉES

Our Holiday Menu

Coq au vin braised chicken thigh

slow braised bone-in chicken thigh in a mirepoix tomato wine sauce GF

Smoked chorizo bacon wrapped meatloaf

mix of chorizo and ground beef wrapped in thick cut smoked bacon, topped with an apple brandy glaze. Candied jalapeno relish served on the side DF

Vegan Shepherds pie

layers of plant based shredded beef, acorn squash, corn, & pea filling topped with a sweet potato puree baked golden brown. Can be made non-vegan with regular shredded beef
V+ / VEG / GF / DF

Our Classic Menu

Smoked beef brisket

with our piggyback bbq on the side
PROTEIN: GF / DF, SAUCE: GF / DF

Fried Chicken Tenders

traditional or hot, served with our piggyback bbq, ranch, or sunday sauce on the side SAUCE: (BBQ) GF / DF, (RANCH) VEG / GF, (SUNDAY SAUCE) VEG / DF

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

option to add sauce on the side
PROTEIN: GF / DF,
SAUCE: SEE SAUCE LIST

Smoked Pulled Pork

with our piggyback bbq on the side
PROTEIN: GF / DF, SAUCE: GF / DF

Ohio Chicken Meatballs

in our sweet sesame chili sauce
PROTEIN: DF, SAUCE: V+ / VEG / DF / contains sesame seeds

Smoked Eggplant

with our piggyback bbq on the side
VEGGIE: V+ / VEG / GF / DF
SAUCE: GF / DF

BBQ Pulled Chicken

with our hareloom gold bbq on the side
PROTEIN: GF / DF, SAUCE: GF / DF

Smoked Turkey Breast

with honey-allepo rub, served wtih our henhouse white bbq on the side
PROTEIN: GF / DF
SAUCE: GF / DF

ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA PRIMAVERA

wilted greens, roasted vegetables tossed with garlic, oil and sea salt
VEGGIE: V+ / VEG / GF / DF

SAUCES

PIGGYBACK BBQ

GF / DF

HARELOOM GOLD BBQ

GF / DF

HENHOUSE WHITE BBQ

GF / DF

SUNDAY SAUCE

VEG / DF

RANCH

VEG / DF

SMOKED TOMATO RANCH

VEG / DF

SWEET & SAVORY DRESSING

VEG / DF

CHIPOTLE AIOLI

VEG / GF

HOUSE CORN SALSA

VEG / GF

BEVERAGES

Cranberry Pomegranate Ginger Punch

Cranberry and pomegranate juices topped with ginger ale garnished with fresh cranberries

Cranhattan

A holiday twist on a classic cocktail. Bourbon and housemade cranberry, cinnamon, vanilla simple syrup garnished with bourbon soaked cranberries

White Cosmo

Vodka, white cranberry juice, and lime makes this traditional cocktail recipe a frosty favorite for any holiday gathering! Garnished with dehydrated lime wheel

Red Holiday Sangria

Our house red sangria includes red wine, fresh fruit juices, and housemade spiced simple syrup. Served chilled and topped with club soda, this sangria can also be made zero proof. Garnished with fresh fruit slices

Hot Mulled Cider

A seasonal favorite. Mulled with our signature mulling spice blend. Garnished with a cinnamon stick

Hot Mulled Wine

Warm up with a glass of full or zero proof wine that features our signature mulling spice blend. Garnished with a cinnamon stick

White Holiday Sangria

Our house white sangria includes white wine, fresh fruit juices, and housemade orange ginger clove simple syrup. Served chilled and topped with ginger beer , this sangria can also be made zero proof. Garnished with fresh fruit slices

Toast With Jam

Toast the holiday season with a sparkling beverage that is sure to delight! Our Signature Seasonal Sugarplum jam is topped with your choice of sparkling wine or zero proof sparkling and garnished with a fresh rosemary sprig

DESSERTS

Our Holiday Menu

Small serves ~ 20 guests

Large serves ~ 50 guests

PECAN TARTLET

a one bite mini pecan pie VEG / contains nuts

PUMPKIN TARTLET

one bite pumpkin pie filled with whipped topping VEG

CARROT CAKE POPS

dense, rich carrot cake pops VEG

SEASONAL WAFFLE WhOOPIE PIES

baker’s choice seasonal flavors of cream filling sandwiched between mini soft waffle-pressed whoopie cookies VEG

Coconut macaroons

chewy and rich on the inside, crisp and golden on the outside VEG / GF / DF

Holiday Buckeyes

classic peanut butter and chocolate buckeyes VEG / GF

Marbled Holiday Bark

a marbled blend of dark, milk, and white chocolate, topped with crushed candy cane peppermint VEG / GF

Holiday Baker’s Choice

a seasonal flavor surprise from our Bakery

Small serves ~ 20 guests

Large serves ~ 50 guests

Tree-Shaped Classic Brownies

a classic chocolate brownie, tree shaped and frosted VEG

Maple Bourbon Blondie

a maple bourbon twist on a classic blondie, topped with a festive holiday garnish VEG

RASPBERRY ALMOND CRUNCH BARS

layers of tart raspberry jam & crunchy almond topping VEG / contains nuts

Holiday Twist Pretzel Rods

salty pretzel rods with chocolate VEG

Holiday Baker’s Choice

a seasonal flavor surprise from our Bakery

Small serves ~ 20 guests

Large serves ~ 50 guests

OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES COOKIES

a rich molasses cookie with a white chocolate drizzle VEG

CHOCOLATE CRINKLES

rich chocolate with a crackled powdered sugar top VEG

OATMEAL CRANBERRY CHIP COOKIES

delicious home style oatmeal cookies with tart cranberry chips V+/VEG/GF/DF

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ANDES MINT COOKIES

rich double chocolate chip cookies topped with a whole Andes mint VEG

BUTTERCREAM FROSTED CLASSIC CUTOUTS

holiday shapes variety VEG

EGGNOG TIRAMISU

spiked eggnog cream with an espresso-dipped ladyfinger base, dusted with cocoa powder
VEG

Our Classic Menu

CARROT-OATMEAL COOKIE

VEG

SUGAR COOKIE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

VEG

MINI CARROT CAKE

VEG

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

VEG

COOKIE ASSORTMENT TRAY

VEG

COCONUT-CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

VEG

You Could Even Say It Glows

Decorate your event with our professionally curated holiday decor packages

TASTEFUL TRADITION

GILDED & GLOWING

HOLIDAY BRIGHTS

PLUM & PINE

Have your own holiday decor inspiration in mind? Whether you’re planning a team lunch or hosting at home, our team is ready to deck the halls with you

There's No Place Like Here for the Holidays

Whether it’s at one of our exclusive venues, in your home, or with one of our 40+ venue partners across Central Ohio, there is plenty of room to enjoy our scratch-made food with your guests

EXCLUSIVE VENUE

High Line Car House

Located in the historic Brewery District in German Village, the updated industrial features of High Line Car House make it the perfect place to gather this holiday.

Sq. Footage
5,139 sq. ft.

Capacity
150 to 300 guests

EXCLUSIVE VENUE

The Fives

Located at The Reach on Goodale, modern design and cityscape views make The Fives an impressive place to treat your guests at the end of the year

Sq. Footage
5,600 sq. ft.

Capacity
125 to 425 guests

Host with Our Venue Friends

Enjoy our holiday catering and creative comfort food at these festive Central Ohio venues and more

FRANKLIN PARK
CONSERVATORY

COLUMBUS MUSEUM
OF ART

GRANGE INSURANCE
AUDOBON CENTER

Throw a Holly Jolly Party at Home

When it comes to catering and party planning your holiday party at home, Sweet Carrot is here to make lists and check them twice – all you have to do is wait for the RSVPs and open a bottle or two

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INVITE COMFORT AND JOYTO YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

Count Us In For the Festivities

WELCOME Holiday Flavors to the Table

Appetizers

Our Holiday Menu

ASPARAGUS PUFF PASTRY

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE WAFFLE

ZESTY FRIED OLIVES

Our Classic Menu

HOUSE CORN SALSA CUP

SMOKED PORK BELLY SKEWER

CHICKEN SAUSAGE STUFFED PEPPER

CHARRED CARROT SKEWER

CHARCUTERIE SKEWER

Small serves ~ 20 guests

Large serves ~ 50 guests

PECAN TARTLET

PUMPKIN TARTLET

CARROT CAKE POPS

SEASONAL WAFFLE WhOOPIE PIES

Coconut macaroons

Holiday Buckeyes

Marbled Holiday Bark

Holiday Baker’s Choice

Small serves ~ 20 guests

Large serves ~ 50 guests

Tree-Shaped Classic Brownies

Maple Bourbon Blondie

RASPBERRY ALMOND CRUNCH BARS

Holiday Twist Pretzel Rods

Holiday Baker’s Choice

Small serves ~ 20 guests

Large serves ~ 50 guests

OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES COOKIES

CHOCOLATE CRINKLES

OATMEAL CRANBERRY CHIP COOKIES

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ANDES MINT COOKIES

BUTTERCREAM FROSTED CLASSIC CUTOUTS

You Could Even Say It Glows

TASTEFUL TRADITION

GILDED & GLOWING

HOLIDAY BRIGHTS

PLUM & PINE

There's No Place Like Here for the Holidays

EXCLUSIVE VENUE

High Line Car House

EXCLUSIVE VENUE

The Fives

Host with Our Venue Friends

FRANKLIN PARKCONSERVATORY

COLUMBUS MUSEUMOF ART

GRANGE INSURANCEAUDOBON CENTER

Throw a Holly Jolly Party at Home

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INVITE COMFORT AND JOY
TO YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

FRANKLIN PARK
CONSERVATORY

COLUMBUS MUSEUM
OF ART

GRANGE INSURANCE
AUDOBON CENTER