Features Caterer Catering Guide Catering Jewish Holidays Deli Guide to Catering The Jewish Holidays in CT (2024 Edition) Hannah Goodman September 20, 2024 Fall is on the horizon and with that comes the celebration of two major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These events are incredibly significant to many in our community, as both are packed with thousands of years of history and generational traditions. While every religion has its own beliefs and customs, I think each culture can agree on one single truth: food is good and good food is even better. This list we’ve compiled includes restaurants, caterers, synagogues offering communal dinners, and markets, all of which are offering traditional, mouth-watering High Holiday favorites (plus a little extra). From our CTbites community to yours, we hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday season. Shanah Tovah! Rye Ridge Deli - Stamford, Rye Brook (NY) https://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 to 8pm and has plenty of the freshest foods and desserts for the holidays in stock and ready to go. Their holiday menus 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 freshly 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 your holiday table delicious and special. Email your orders to: holidays.ryeridgedeli@gmail.com (please include your name and number). Aux Delices - Darien, Greenwich, Riverside, Westport https://auxdelicesfoods.com/Everything you need for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in one delicious menu! Starters include Matzo Ball Soup, Tri Color Salad with Dried Cherries & Sweet Almonds, and Chopped Chicken Liver. Entrees and sides include their famous Braised Beef Brisket, Apricot Ginger Chicken, Roasted Faroe Island Salmon, Potato Latkes, and housemade Apple Sauce. No dinner would be complete without desserts, such as Apple Honey Tart, olive oil scented Plum Tart, Coconut Macaroons, and Rugelach. Order directly from their website. AMG Catering - Wiltonhttps://amgcatering.com/This year, AMG wants to cater your Rosh Hashanah dinner! The menu includes traditional starters, entrees, sides, and desserts. Place your order by September 20th (the sooner the better) by emailing info@amgcatering.com. À Table with Sarah + Bernard - Ridgefieldhttps://www.atableus.com/Place your Rosh Hashanah order by Friday, September 27th (pick up Wednesday, October 2nd) and experience the delicious items that Sarah and Bernard have to offer! Some menu items include braised beef brisket, herb salmon tournedos, chopped chicken liver, coconut macaroons, and an apple tart with almond cream. Is your mouth watering yet?? Balducci’s - Greenwich, Westporthttps://www.balduccis.com/Enjoy Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with Balducci’s catering specials. They’re offering starters (matzoh ball soup, chicken liver, spinach bites, etc.), custom dinners (brisket, turmeric-roasted turkey, roasted chicken, vegan stuffed eggplant, etc.), desserts, options for breaking your fast, and more! Available for pickup and delivery 9/20-10/12. The Blondinit- Westportwww.theblondinit.com/They will be offering a Rosh Hashanah menu that serves 8-10 people with a variety of choices including Babaganoush, Tzatziki, Labneh, Moroccan Cigars, Baby Artichoke, Safta’s Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Shnitzel and more! Call 203-557-3277 to order. Chabad Jewish Center of Ridgefield - Ridgefield https://www.chabadridgefield.com/Join the Chabad Jewish Center of Ridgefield for a community dinner in celebration of Rosh Hashanah on Wednesday, October 2nd at 7pm (following services). Ring in the new year at the Chabad House by RSVPing here!Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT - Litchfieldhttps://www.chabadnw.org/Join Litchfield’s branch of the Chabad of Northwest CT for its New Year’s community dinner on Wednesday, October 2nd. Enjoy a four course gourmet dinner, singing and stories, and great communal camaraderie after the 6:30pm services. Reservations are required, so RSVP here. The Country Table - Greenwichhttps://country-table.com/The Country Table is once again offering a great Rosh Hashanah feast that will be available for pick up at their Greenwich location. Their menu offerings have not yet been posted, but it’s sure to pop up any day, so keep checking their website & social media pages as it’s not an opportunity you’ll want to miss! Crown Market Cafe - West Hartfordhttps://www.thecrownmarket.com/Whether you’re hosting just a few people or you’re hosting a large group, Crown Market Cafe is there for your Rosh Hashanah feasting needs, from apps and soups to entrees, sides, and desserts. Click here to see their full menu. Deadline for all orders is 9/23 by 4pm and can be picked up 10/1-10/2. Dipped from A-Z - Westporthttps://dippedfromatoz.cococart.co/Elevate your dessert table this holiday season with gourmet cookies topped with chocolate, festive apples, shofars, and holiday platters featuring irresistible chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate covered Oreos. Dipped from A-Z has you (chocolate) covered when it comes to keeping your celebration on theme!Fred 06825 - Fairfieldhttps://www.fred06825.com/Fred 06825 has a variety of holiday offerings this year, whether you want meals for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, or both! Find all of their menu options online and place your order by calling 203-612-6597. Rosh Hashanah menu (order by 9/27, pick up on 10/2). Yom Kippur menu (order by 10/5, pick up on 10/12). Garelick and Herbs - Greenwich, Southport https://garelickandherbs.com/This premier gourmet market and certified Kosher (dairy) caterer is now accepting Rosh Hashanah orders! They’re offering traditional favorites, like brisket, latkes, tzimmes, sweet/savory kugel, matzo ball soup, and more. Order your holiday meal on their website and pick up in-store on October 2nd, 10am-5pm. Gold’s Deli - Westport https://goldsdelicatessen.com/Since 1958, locals have gone to Gold’s for their fam-favorite Jewish holiday foods, which include chicken soup with matzo balls, gefilte fish, potato latkes, tzimmes, and more. Order by Sunday, September 24th for Rosh Hashanah and October 8th for Yom Kippur. Greenwich & Delancey- Greenwichwww.ctbites.comThis is the ultimate spot for Jewish catering. Based in NYC & CT, Chef David Teyf is the premiere caterer for Jewish events, and his food is a cut above. This is your fine dining option for your next event. Think housemade challahs the length of your table, matzah ball soup that will make grandma happy and don’t miss his house smoked brisket. It’s out of this world.Herbaceous Catering - Bridgeporthttps://www.herbaceouscatering.com/Herbaceous Catering offers a farm to table experience by using seasonal, local, and sustainable ingredients. For Rosh Hashanah, you can choose from a variety of beautifully-prepared foods, including brisket, salmon, mushroom shepherd’s pie (vegan), braised leeks, chocolate bundt cake, and plenty more. Place your order online and get everything delivered to your door (address dependent). Free delivery for orders over $100! Kneads - Westporthttps://kneadsbakerycafe.com/Pre-order lots of goodies for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur like raspberry or chocolate walnut rugelach, cinnamon or chocolate babka, and plain or raisin challah (only available on Fridays). Place your order online or by calling the bakery. Ladle & Loaf - New Haven https://ladle-loaf.square.site/Ladle and Loaf is New Haven’s only Glatt kosher restaurant and they’re teaming up with their sister restaurant, The Gusto Kitchen, to offer you a spectacular Rosh Hashanah menu, which will include fish options, mains & sides, salads & dips, and dessert. Place your order by 9/25 and pick up on 10/2 at Ladle & Loaf. Marcia Selden Catering - Stamfordhttps://marciaselden.com/Marcia Selden Catering is a family-owned and operated group of first class foodies and has been cooking and catering for over 40 years. To learn about their High Holiday menu offerings, give them a call at 203-353-8000 or reach out via info@marciaselden.com and they’ll be happy to help! OLMO Bagels- New Havenwww.olmobagels.comLooking for delicious homemade latkes. This is your spot. Yes, the bagels are some of the best in CT, but don’t miss these latkes!Rein’s Deli - Vernonhttps://www.reinsdeli.com/Since 1972, Rein’s Deli has been serving its community NY-style Jewish foods. From homemade soups and sides to their famous reubens and smoked fish sandwiches, their menu has it all! They offer catering for all types of events and would be perfect for your upcoming holiday feasts. Saugatuck Provisions - Westportwww.saugatuckprovisions.comFind all your holiday favorites for Rosh Hashanah at Saugatuck Provisions! Choose from a variety of menu options, including whole packer brisket, whole Hudson Valley chicken, salmon, soups, spices, and more. Online pre-ordering is available or head to their Westport location to pick out the goods in person. Six Thirteen - Stamfordhttps://613restaurant.com/At Restaurant Six Thirteen, they take pride in the delicious and elevated (kosher) food they serve their customers. For Rosh Hashanah, you can purchase a holiday package (serves 4), which includes challah, cookies, choice of soup + matzah ball, gefilte fish, 3 side dishes, a salad, and a dip. Email luis613restaurant@gmail.com to place your order. See full menu here. Stew Leonard’s - Danbury, Newington, Norwalkhttps://www.stewleonardscatering.com/If you’re from CT, you know all about Stew Leonard’s and you have to admit: what’s not to love? At all three CT locations, you can find a huge variety of apps, entrees, side dishes, full dinners, challah, and sauces for all of your Rosh Hashanah culinary needs. Place your order online and pick it up at your closest Stew’s location. Yosi Kitchen - Windsor https://www.yosikitchen.com/Yosi Catering takes pride in bringing healthy & hearty kosher meals to those that have an appetite for delicious, homemade food. Their all-inclusive Rosh Hashanah dinners can serve groups of four, six, or eight (includes challah, soup, appetizer, entree, accompaniments, kugel, and dessert). Order online by 12pm on September 27th and pick up on October 2nd (Yosi Kitchen, Beth David Synagogue in West Hartford, or Ezra Academy in Woodbridge). See full menu here.
