Office holiday parties
Sandwich and wrap trays, bánh mì, fresh spring rolls, charcuterie boards, and cookie trays — set out and ready to share.
Thanksgiving to New Year's
Holiday party catering, handled.
Office holiday parties, Thanksgiving-week breakfasts, family open houses, and New Year's get-togethers — sandwich and wrap trays, charcuterie boards, pastry spreads, cookie trays, and custom cakes, made fresh in downtown Lawrence and delivered across the Merrimack Valley.
Now booking holiday dates
Who we cater for this season
Every kind of holiday get-together
Thanksgiving-week breakfasts
Breakfast sandwiches, egg & cheese croissants, muffins, pastries, and a coffee to go box before the long weekend.
Family gatherings & open houses
A charcuterie wreath, a grazing spread, and a tray of something sweet for guests to pick at all afternoon.
Staff & client thank-yous
Boxes of cookies, brownies, and bars — an easy year-end thank-you for your team or your best clients.
The holiday catering menu
Build your holiday spread
Mix and match — most holiday parties pair a savory tray or two with a board, coffee, and something sweet. Tell us your headcount and budget and we'll suggest the spread.
Savory trays
- Turkey, Italian & chicken salad sandwich trays
- Wrap platters
- Bánh mì trays
- Fresh spring rolls with dipping sauce
- Individually wrapped sandwich boxes
Boards & grazing
- Charcuterie boards in every size
- Charcuterie wreath boards
- Grazing tables styled for your party
Breakfast
- Breakfast sandwiches
- Egg & cheese croissants
- Muffins & pastries
Sweets & cakes
- Cookie, brownie & bar trays
- Pastry platters
- Cupcakes
- Tres leches
- Custom holiday cakes
Coffee & drinks
- Coffee to go boxes
- Vietnamese iced coffee
- Iced tea
- Boba drinks with popping pearls
Holiday cakes & dessert tables
Save room for the cake.
A Santa cake for the office party, a champagne-topped cake for New Year's Eve, or a dessert table in your holiday colors with cookies, brownies, pastries, cupcakes, and tres leches. Custom cakes need about 5 days notice — and holiday weeks fill up fast.
Holiday dates go fast
When to book your holiday catering
November and December are our busiest months. Send your date as soon as you have it — we'll reply within one business day with a quote or a quick question.
When should I send my request?
Pick a date and we'll show the last day to send your request — for trays and breakfast, and for grazing tables, big dessert spreads, and custom cakes.
- At least 3 business days notice for most catering
- About 5 days for grazing tables, large dessert spreads & custom cakes
- Pick up at 384 Essex St, or delivery across the Merrimack Valley
- One invoice through Toast — paid before the event
- Allergies and dietary needs noted on every order
- Made fresh the morning of your event
Word on the street
Family-owned in Lawrence since 2020
Every order is handled by the Lu's family and crew — the same people who make your coffee every morning on Essex Street.
4.8 on Google · 209 reviewsI ordered a custom cake, I sent a couple of inspiration pictures and what they created was even better than I was hoping for. It looked and tasted amazing! Communication during the ordering process was clear and easy.
Holiday catering delivered to
Offices and homes across the Merrimack Valley
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Free quote · No commitment
Get a holiday catering quote
Share the date, headcount, budget, and whether it's an office party or a family gathering. We reply within one business day.
Rather talk it through?
Call the cafe during open hours and ask about catering — we'll take your details over the phone.
- (978) 655-8456
- Monday – Saturday: 7:30am – 3:00pm · Sunday: 7:30am – 12:00pm
- LusCafeandBakery@gmail.com
Holiday catering FAQ
How far ahead should I book holiday catering?
As soon as you have a date — November and December are our busiest months. We need at least 3 business days notice for most catering, and about 5 days for grazing tables, large dessert spreads, and custom cakes.
Do you cater office holiday parties?
Yes. Sandwich and wrap trays, bánh mì, spring rolls, charcuterie boards, cookie and dessert trays, coffee, and a custom cake for the team — delivered to offices across Lawrence, Andover, North Andover, Methuen, Haverhill, and Salem, NH, or ready for pickup at 384 Essex St.
Can you cater a Thanksgiving-week breakfast or lunch?
Yes — breakfast sandwich and pastry spreads with coffee, or sandwich, wrap, and bánh mì trays for lunch. Thanksgiving week fills up quickly, so send your date early.
Can you make holiday-themed boards, desserts, or cakes?
Yes. We can build a charcuterie board as a wreath, style dessert trays in your holiday colors, and decorate a custom cake for Christmas, New Year's, or whatever you're celebrating.
What's the minimum order size?
Most catering orders start around 10 guests. Charcuterie boards and dessert trays can be smaller — reach out with your event details and we'll confirm what works.
Do you deliver?
Yes — we deliver across the greater Lawrence area and the Merrimack Valley. Delivery fees depend on distance and order size, or you can pick up at 384 Essex St.
How does payment work?
We invoice through Toast after confirming your order. Payment is due before the event.
Can you accommodate allergies?
We can accommodate based on requests — please note any allergies or dietary needs on your quote request. Our kitchen handles wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts, soy, and shellfish.