Guide to Catering The Jewish Holidays (2023 Edition)

Stephanie Webster

Autumn is almost here and the Jewish holidays are a central part of this time for many in our community. Time spent with family and delicious food is what good memories are made of! Rosh Hashanah (Sept 15-17) and Yom Kippur (Sept. 24–25) are coming up quickly, so we offer you this listing of markets and caterers so that you may fill your table with traditional and new favorite dishes to mark the occasion. Shanah Tovah!

Rye Ridge Deli-Stamford, Westport, Rye Brook

www.ryeridgedeli.com

Rye Ridge Deli prepares an array of traditional Jewish foods for Rosh Hashanah and the best in appetizing for Yom Kippur. Rye Ridge is open 7 days a week from 7am - 8pm and has plenty of the freshest foods and desserts for the holidays in stock and ready to go. Check online for their holiday menus which include traditional soups and sides, fresh Gefilte Fish loaves by the slice or for up to 12 people, dinners of Brisket, Roasted Chicken and Turkey with fresh made gravy. Finish your table with sweets to please the palate such as Chocolate Babka, Honey Cake and Rugelach trays. Rye Ridge has everything to make a holiday table delicious and special. Please email your orders to: holidays.ryeridgedeli@gmail.com (please include your name and phone in email)

Aux Delices-Darien, Westport, Riverside

auxdelicesfoods.com

Everything you need for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in one delicious menu! Starters include Matzo Ball Soup, Arugula Salad with Roasted Squash and Goat Cheese, and Chopped Chicken Liver. Entrees and sides include their famous Braised Beef Brisket, Coq Au Vin, Roasted Faroe Island Salmon, Potato Latkes, Carrot Puree and Beet Salad. No dinner would be complete without desserts such as Apple Honey Tart, Apple Pear Crisp and Coconut Macaroons and Rugelach. We also have a special menu for Break the Fast with brunch options like Spinach, Mushroom & Mozzarella Quiche, Smoked Salmon Platter and miniature Bagels. Order on auxdelicesfoods.com by 9/13 for Rosh Hashanah and 9/22 for Yom Kippur and Break The Fast.

Garelick and Herbs-Greenwich, Southport

www.garelickandherbs.com

Garelick & Herbs has been proudly offering their Rosh Hashanah Menu with the favorites your family has come to know and love for thirty years! They are Certified Kosher (dairy) and continue to uphold the traditional foods of the various important Jewish Holidays, including but not limited to Brisket, Latkes, Sweet and Savory Kugel, Tzimmes, Gefilte Fish, Matzoh Ball Soup and more. Please visit their website to place your online Rosh Hashanah order for Friday September 15th pickup (10am-5pm designated time slots) at www.garelickandherbs.com. For larger catered Rosh Hashanah events please email corporate@garelickandherbs.com Mazel!

Saugatuck Provisions-Westport

www.saugatuckprovisions.com

Briskets. Matzah Ball Soup. Stocks. Veggies. Caviar and so much more!  Saugatuck Provisions has all the products you need to celebrate ROSH HASHANAH. Online pre-ordering is available and recommended but the Butchers also would love for you to stop in the shop and place your order in person as well. Looking forward to providing everyone with their holiday provisions this season! 580 Riverside Avenue Westport located directly next to Match Burger Lobster. 

203-557-3655

AMG Catering-Wilton

www.amgcatering.com

Everything to make your fall holiday celebrations perfectly and divinely traditional. Choose what you want and how much you want, from chunky homemade apple sauce to Tzimmes and Braised Brisket, roasted fall vegetables and Apple Crumb pie. Order by Wednesday, September 13th for Yom Kippur. Note: 20 person minimum. Email to place orders: info@amgcatering.com

Balducci’s-Greenwich, Westport

www.balduccis.com

Order online and choose custom dinners, or a la carte starters, sides and sauces that serve a group for these special holidays. You can even order platters of bagels, a New York Style spread of Kippered Salmon and Whitefish salad to “Break Your Fast” and seasonal floral arrangements for the table. Vegan options for dinners available as well. See website for full menus.

Chabad Jewish Center of Ridgefield-Ridgefield

www.chabadridgefield.com

Friday, September 15th at 7pm, join them for a Community Dinner (following services) to welcome the New Year! Then, on Monday, September 25th, break fast together. Make reservations online.

The Country Table-Greenwich

www.country-table.com

Pre-order online now for your Rosh Hashanah feast; Matzoh Balls, a crisp Autumn Salad with chicory, pumpkin seeds and orange vinaigrette, Noodle Kugel, Braised Prime Beef Brisket and more.

Crown Market Cafe-West Hartford

www.thecrownmarket.com

The cornerstone of the Hartford Jewish Community for over 70 years, they have an extensive menu of food for your holiday gatherings; briskets, a variety of Kugels, Stuffed Cabbage, vegetarian Matzoh Balls, appetizing and artful platters to feed a crowd, and plenty of holiday baked goods. Visit their website to see a special Rosh Hashanah catering menu, or call 860-236-1965 to place your order by phone. Final day for Rosh Hashana orders is September 5. 

Dipped from A to Z-Westport

@dippedfromAtoZ

Your holiday table will be complete with their unique desserts and specialties that include gourmet cookies, Oreo Brownie Cookie Pie, beautiful dessert platters and much more. 

Fred 06825-Fairfield

www.Fred06825.com

High Holiday dinner packages for 6 guests or plenty of a la carte options for your holiday dining; Prime Angus Brisket & gravy, Challah, chopped liver, Kugels, Rugelach and much more. Place orders online or by calling 203-612-6597 by September 9th.

Gold’s Deli-Westport
www.goldsdelicatessen.com
Since 1958, locals have gone here for their holiday foods: chicken soup and Matzoh Balls, Gefilte Fish, Potato Latkes, Tzimmes, and more. They’ve got all of your family’s holiday faves. Order by Sunday, September 10th for Rosh Hashanah and September 19th for Yom Kippur.

Kneads-Westport

www.kneadsbakerycafe.com

Pre-order Raisin or traditional Challah, Apple Honey Cake, Chocolate or Cinnamon Babka for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Note: Challah is only available Fridays. Place orders by calling the bakery or via email: orders@kneadsbakerycafe

OnTheMarc Events-Norwalk

www.onthemarcevents.com

Not interested in cooking or cleaning up afterwards? Then hire this full-service catering company for your holiday hosting with a modern touch and attention to detail. Call or email via their contact form and let the festivities begin.

Rein’s Deli-Vernon

www.reinsdeli.com

Since 1972, The Rein family has been creating traditional NY-style Jewish Deli food;  meals of Stuffed Cabbage, homemade soups, slow-Roasted Brisket, platters and all your favorite desserts for holiday and everyday.

Six Thirteen-Stamford

www.613restaurant.com

Packages available that serve 4 people or choose from a long list of a la carte options of soups, salads, sides, and entrees; Sweet and Sour Red Snapper  and Teriyaki Salmon to Apple Kugel and Beef Bacon-Corn Hash to Challah and Chocolate Mousse. Vegetarian options available. Order by Thursday, September 14th. Send requests via email: luis613restaurant@gmail.com or call 203-614-8777

Tabouli Mediterranean Grill-Stamford
www.tabouligrill.com
From Bubbe’s Brisket and Gefilte Fish to Chicken Schnitzel, Tomato Eggplant Salad  and Chocolate Dipper Macaroons, your holiday table will be swelling with holiday delights. Order by Saturday, September 9th. Order online via https://eat.chownow.com/order/21313/locations/30840

Yosi Kosher Catering-Windsor
www.Yosikoshercatering.com
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur menus online with a la carte items or in dinner packs for 4, 6 or 8 people. Many gluten-free options available. Order by Friday, September 8th for Rosh Hashanah. Check website listing for Rosh Hashanah in the coming weeks.