Great food and even better music flow as freely as the St. Johns River in Jacksonville. 

As Florida’s shrimp capital and the birthplace of Southern rock, Jax is home to waterfront eateries, local kitchens, and country-style shacks that know how to serve up flavor. This holiday season, why not let the city’s culinary scene bring a little extra cheer to your workplace? 

Whether you’re craving hearty comfort food or healthy seasonal dishes, holiday catering in Jacksonville, FL has it all. From locally sourced ingredients to dishes that boast a little extra Jax flair, your holiday spread will be as diverse and unforgettable as the food scene here. Let’s take a look at seven places ready to cater your festive feast this holiday season. 

1. Catering By Tony

With nearly 2,000 five-star reviews, you can trust Catering by Tony to whip up a festive spread that everyone in your group will love. After all, as one satisfied reviewer puts it, “Tony’s provides a good variety of options for a variety of tastes.” Chef Tony’s Holiday Feast illustrates this perfectly.

There is a bounty of oven roasted turkey and spiral glazed ham, a delicious assortment of classic cornbread stuffing, yam casserole, and roasted red potatoes, plus fresh options like cucumber and tomato salad, or buttered carrots. Rest assured, no one in your group will leave the meal hungry.

Even better? The Holiday Feast comes complete with various desserts and assorted beverages, so you can knock everything off your workplace party checklist at once. It’s no wonder why Tony’s has become one of the most reliable options for holiday catering in Jacksonville since 2003.

Notable: Classic cornbread stuffing 

2. Arden’s Express Katering

This season, treat your workplace to a holiday spread from a women-owned, family-operated restaurant serving up Southern-style homemade meals. Arden’s Express Katering is a local Jacksonville spot beloved for its hearty breakfast spreads, including its fluffy French toast, as well as Southern classics like smothered chicken and chicken and dumplings.

Meals from Arden’s Express Katering come individually packaged, but don’t worry: reviewers rave about the generous portion sizes, so your employees will have plenty of leftovers to enjoy later. 

If you want to stick to a more traditional spread, opt for Arden’s Holiday Meal. Individually packaged with employees’ choice of meat, green beans, mashed potatoes, Giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, and assorted pie slices, it’s the perfect way to spread cheer (and fill stomachs) this season. 

Notable: Smothered chicken 

3. Ruby Tuesday

If you’re looking to cater to individual preferences while keeping the meal more interactive, Ruby Tuesday delivers some of the best holiday catering in Jacksonville, FL. That’s right — with ezCater, you don’t need to visit a Ruby Tuesday in person to indulge in their famous salad bar. 

Instead, set up the iconic Premium Garden Bar directly in your office, so employees can pile their plates with fresh greens, seasonal veggies, crunchy bacon, and savory croutons. Served with four dressings, it’s a colorful spread that caters to all, including food allergies and dietary restrictions. 

For more protein, add on deconstructed kabobs. Choose from steak, chicken, or shrimp as a nod to Jax’s reputation as Florida’s shrimp capital. Grilled fresh to order and served over rice pilaf with your choice of side, it’s no wonder why one reviewer describes the food as “raved by all.” 

Notable: Premium Garden Bar 

4. Ms. Annie’s Catering

For a festive feast packed with unmistakable Jacksonville flair, Ms. Annie’s Catering is the way to go. 

Corporate orderers love Ms. Annie’s Southern fried chicken, served with sides like candied yams, baked beans, black-eyed peas, and (of course) macaroni and cheese. There are also options like fresh broccoli pasta salad and flavorful phyllo spanakopita for the vegetarian eaters in your group.

Looking for a classic holiday feast? Ms. Annie’s Holiday Dinner goes above and beyond, with turkey and ham, cornbread dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes, and dinner rolls. Don’t forget to add Ms. Annie’s iconic peach cobbler for a festive dessert. As one satisfied reviewer says, “They are top-notch in all they do,” and the thick-crusted peach cobbler is no exception. 

Notable: Fried chicken 

5. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Speaking of a festive dessert, look no further than Krispy Kreme for a doughnut spread that’s sure to sweeten up your holiday celebrations. The perfectly glazed, yeast-raised Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts will have everyone clamoring to celebrate the holidays together. 

In fact, one recent review even declares Krispy Kreme as the reason for attendance: “You made our event turnout great! Once staff realized you were coming, we had robust participation.” Who can argue with that? Fresh doughnuts, hot coffee, and the irresistible promise of a sweet treat are the perfect holiday recipe for boosting workplace morale and turning any gathering into a celebration.

While the Original Glazed doughnut remains a crowd favorite, keep an eye out for Krispy Kreme’s rotating list of limited-time seasonal doughnut flavors. With options like Chocolate Silk Pie and Apple Crumble, you’ll want to get your hands on these holiday treats before they’re gone. 

Notable: Original Glazed doughnut

6. Jason’s Deli

If you’re craving a little bit of everything this holiday season, Jason’s Deli offers a variety as diverse as Jacksonville itself. Begin with the Modern Meat & Cheese Tray as a festive appetizer everyone can enjoy. Loaded with sliced meats, cubed cheeses, fire-roasted veggies, and tasty breads, you can’t go wrong with this inclusive crowd-pleaser. Then, treat your workplace to one of four Pasta Feasts.

Alternatively, bring team members together with the Grand Potato Bar Package — a build-your-own buffet of giant loaded baked potatoes piled with fixings, plus your choice of salad and an assorted dessert tray. Don’t be surprised if your team requests Jason’s Deli for your next holiday celebration, too — one reviewer already has plans of re-ordering the Grand Potato Bar for their next spread. 

Notable: Modern Meat & Cheese Tray

7. Wawa

Wawa offers catering packages that can fit any vibe, at any time. Looking for a bagel breakfast? Check. Hot turkey in gravy? Yep. Healthy options like fresh fruit and oatmeal? They have that, too. 

Whether you want to gather employees around a hearty breakfast, a traditional holiday meal, or even a build-your-own hoagie spread, Wawa has everything you need and more to make your festive feast memorable. There are even trays of individual sides, so you can feed your entire team with ease.

On the topic of individual options, you can also arrange Shorti Boxes for each employee. Each box includes an employee’s choices of a Shorti Hoagie (a six-inch sub sandwich), cheese, and toppings, plus chips and dessert. Everything is neatly packaged for a holiday meal you can enjoy at any time.

Notable: Shorti Box

Sleigh holiday catering in Jacksonville, FL with ezCater

Celebrate the season with the best holiday catering in Jacksonville, FL. From festive feasts to sweet treats, local favorites serve up everything you need to make spirits bright — and with ezCater, it’s all delivered directly to your workplace for a hassle-free holiday. 

Ready to cater your celebration? Explore seasonal specials from the top Jacksonville restaurants in ezCater’s network and make your holiday gathering one to remember.