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2025 Holiday Menu
Choose the complete Holiday Dinner feast, or curate your own experience choosing appetizers, sides, salads, soups, and desserts. Our Holiday dishes are made by hand in our own kitchen with fresh ingredients. Menu items are sold cold with reheating instructions.
Available for pick up Tuesday, December 23 from 3pm - 6pm or Wednesday, December 24, from 10am - 12pm. Holiday Menu items are only available on Tuesday, December 23 or Wednesday December 24.
Note: Holiday Hams sell quick — I would recommend pre-ordering by Sunday, December 14 to ensure you get a ham!
Call us at 318.228.8520, email us at natchitochespicnicoc@gmail.com, or Order Online.
Orders must be placed by 2pm Sunday, December 21.
Natchitoches Picnic Company will close at noon on Christmas Eve through Friday, December 26 so we can spend time with our families.
We will be open and ready to serve you again on Saturday, December 27 for the last Festival Fireworks Saturday of the year!
A Picnic Company Holiday
Bring everyone to the table this Christmas with a choice of TWO locally made dinners from Natchitoches Picnic Company, PLUS effortless Christmas morning warm and serve options. Fresh, flavorful, thoughtfully prepared, and ready to warm and share.
serves 8-12 $295 | serves 4-6 $159 | serves 2 $95
THE HOLIDAY HAM FEAST
Includes Boar's Head brand Sweet Slice Boneless Smoked Uncured Ham with Bourbon Vanilla Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots, Green Beans Almondine, Grand Marnier Orange Cranberry Conserve, Apple Bacon Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette, Dinner Rolls or Focaccia Bread, and choice of Louisiana Pecan Pie, Classic Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce, or Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
serves 8-12 $295 | serves 4-6 $159 | serves 2 $95
serve 8-12 $449 | serves 4-6 $239 | serves 2 $139
THE CHRISTMAS TENDERLOIN DINNER
Includes our chef prepared Beef Tenderloin, Potatoes au Gratin, Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Drizzle, Clementine Pecan Spinach Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette, Horseradish, Grand Marnier Orange Cranberry Conserve, Dinner Rolls 9or optional focaccia bread upgrade), and choice of Louisiana Pecan Pie, Classic Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce, or Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
serve 8-12 $449 | serves 4-6 $239 | serves 2 $139
Holiday Ham by Boar's Head
Why do we love Boar's Head Fine Crafted Foods meats and cheeses? Simple. All of their products contain no gluten, no artificial colors, flavors, or caramel, no MSG added, no fillers or by-products, no transfat. Just high quality ingredients with uncompromising flavor.
serves 8-12 $69 | serves 4-6 $39
SWEET SLICE BONELESS SMOKED UNCURED HAM
A savory ham that is the perfect centerpiece to any holiday or family meal. Boar’s Head Sweet Slice® Smoked Uncured Ham provides all the flavor of a bone-in ham. It is hand-packed into netting giving it the finished look of a traditional holiday ham. Then it is slow oven roasted and delicately smoked for subtly smoky flavor that will bring the family together. Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Smoked Uncured Ham is delightful any way you slice it.
serves 8-12 $69 | serves 4-6 $39
Chef Prepared Beef Tenderloin
What are our customers saying about our chef prepared beef tenderloin dinner?
"It was everything that we'd hoped." - Coley Gahagan
"[T]he potatoes [au gratin] are hard to do right and [my son in law] raved about them. Also, the tenderloin was fabulous. You really outdid yourself! Thank you so much!!" - Diane Temple
serves 8-12 $280 | serves 4-6 $149
HERB ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Our chef (James, or Jimmi if you know him) has perfected the art of a roasted beef tenderloin. It is pan seared to create a crusty exterior, then slow roasted to perfectly pink perfection on the inside. Best enjoyed with your favorite red wine and our potatoes au gratin (made with yukon gold potatoes and nutty gruyere cheese); includes horseradish and herb garnish.
serves 8-12 $280 | serves 4-6 $149
Savory Sides
$42 (serves 8-12) | $16 (serves 4-6)
POTATOES AU GRATIN
made with Yukon Gold potatoes, nutty gruyere cheese, and browned to perfection. Your new indulgent holiday family favorite!
$42 (serves 8-12) | $16 (serves 4-6)
$36 (serves 8-12) | $14 (serves 4-6)
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
made with Yukon Gold pototoes, real butter, and roasted garlic.
$36 (serves 8-12) | $14 (serves 4-6)
$36 (serves 8-12) | $14 (serves 4-6)
GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE
An upscale (and slightly healthier) version the traditional green bean casserole. Made with fresh green beans, sauteed onions, and topped with toasted sliced almonds.
$36 (serves 8-12) | $14 (serves 4-6)
$36 (serves 8-12) | $14 (serves 4-6)
GLAZED BABY CARROTS
sauteed in brown sugar and real butter with a pinch of good salt makes these carrots the perfect compliment to your holiday meal.
$36 (serves 8-12) | $14 (serves 4-6)
$42 (serves 8-12) | $16 (serves 4-6)
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BALSAMIC DIZZLE
pan roasted brussels sprouts with 18-year aged balsamic reduction drizzle. Simply divine.
$42 (serves 8-12) | $16 (serves 4-6)
Lagniappe
$18
/
pint (serves 4-6)
GRAND MARNIER ORANGE CRANBERRY CONSERVE
just a fancy way of saying, "a really delicious orange-cranberry sauce". Use your leftovers to make your own version of our turkey apple brie sandwich the day after Thanksgiving!
$18
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pint (serves 4-6)
$18
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dozen | $12
/
half dozen
DINNER ROLLS
old fashioned yeast rolls topped with real butter. No preservatives or artificial ingredients.
$18
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dozen | $12
/
half dozen
$24 serves 16 | $16 serves 8
FOCACCIA BREAD
our house made focaccia bread is a customer favorite served as a side with soup, as a base for our caprese or grown up grilled cheese sandwiches, or as your upgraded holiday dinner bread.
$24 serves 16 | $16 serves 8
$18 serves 16 | $12 serves 8
HONEY JALAPENO CORNBREAD MUFFINS
our house made cornbread muffins pair well with any of our soups and chili. An add-on favorite.
$18 serves 16 | $12 serves 8
Appetizers
$68 serves 8-12 | $39 serves 4-6
Holiday Sweet & Savory Charcuterie Board
includes three premium cheeses, salami, grapes, olives, nuts, dried apricots, chocolates, artisan crackers, and a pomegranate garish.
$68 serves 8-12 | $39 serves 4-6
$16.95
Boudin Queso
Dive into the rich flavors of Louisiana with our Boudin Queso! Perfect for scooping with your favorite corn chip, crusty french bread, or veggies making it an irresistible crowd pleaser at any gathering!
$16.95
$16.95
Crawfish Andouille Queso
Creamy, spicy, and packed with authentic Louisiana crawfish and savory andouille sausage, this queso is perfect for drizzling over nachos, baked potatoes, stirred into cooked pasta for a crawfish mac and cheese -- or simply dipping with your favorite corn chips!
$16.95
$8
Cheddar Pecan Spread
sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, toasted pecans, garlic, and a hint of cayenne. This spread needs a sturdy cracker like our Rustic Bakery artisan crisps or Meliora focaccia bites. (serves 6-8)
$8
$10
Smoked Salmon Spread
cream cheese and honey smoked salmon with a hint of lemon and dill. Great with Stacy's bagel toasts or Meliora bruschette toasts. (serves 6-8)
$10
$8
Caramelized Onion Dip
caramelized onions, cream cheese with a pinch of cayenne. We love this dip served with kettle chips and a good football game. (serves 6-8)
$8
$10
Pimento Cheese
choose from our house made candied jalapeno pimento cheese, or one of Birdie's Classic, Onion Dill, or Parmesan Garlic versions. The perfect Southern starter. (serves 6-8)
$10
$5
Boar's Head Hummus
choose from Boar's Head brand Meyer Lemon Hummus, Sweet Garlic Chili, or Everything Bagel Hummus. Pair with your favorite crudites for a crunchy and healthful starter. (serves 6-8)
$5
Soup & Salad
$18
/
quart | $72
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gallon
CRAB BISQUE
A creamy coastal holiday favorite -- packed with Louisiana crab meat, shrimp, and corn. The perfect starter or a simple Christmas Eve dinner paired with a salad and focaccia bread or honey jalapeno cornbread muffins
$18
/
quart | $72
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gallon
serves 8-12 $34.95 | serves 2-4 $12
CLEMENTINE PECAN SPINACH SALAD
A holiday favorite -- packed with fresh clementine wedges, toasted pecans, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy chevre cheese on a bed of spinach and mixed greens with our house made citrus vinaigrette.
serves 8-12 $34.95 | serves 2-4 $12
serves 8-12 $34.95 | serves 2-4 $12
APPLE BACON SALAD
A year-round favorite -- packed with honey crisp and granny smith diced apples, applewood smoked bacon bits, sweet dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and blue cheese crumbles with our house made maple balsamic vinaigrette.
serves 8-12 $34.95 | serves 2-4 $12
Desserts
$30
LOUISIANA PECAN PIE
Made with love and loaded with pecans. A Louisiana Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without a slice of pie and a cup of coffee. (serves 8)
$30
serves 12 $32.95 | serves 2-4 12.95
CLASSIC BREAD PUDDING
made the old fashioned way with French bread, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla with a bourbon sauce.
serves 12 $32.95 | serves 2-4 12.95
serves 12 $45 | serves 6-8 $22
CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE
a decadent finish to your holiday meal -- creamy New York style cheesecake with a caramel drizzle and toasted pecans
serves 12 $45 | serves 6-8 $22
$32
/
dozen | $16
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half dozen
PECAN PRALINE BARS
our pecan praline bars are a rich treat that starts with a buttery shortbread crust and finished with a delicious candied pecan topping. Flavors of rich caramel, toasted nut, and a hint of vanilla define these decadent dessert bars that capture the essence of Southern Charm.
$32
/
dozen | $16
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half dozen
$29
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dozen | $14.50
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half dozen
CHRISTMAS COOKIE BOX
chocolate chips cookies, decorated sugar cookies, and jumbo m&m cookies -- I'm pretty sure these are Santa's favorites!
$29
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dozen | $14.50
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half dozen
Christmas Morning Breakfast
$32.00
QUICHE LORRAINE
our signature quiche lorraine (ham & gruyere cheese) is hand made in house with quality ingredients and love. (serves 6-8)
$32.00
$32.00
FORAGER FLORENTINE QUICHE
our savory veggie quiche (mushroom and spinach) is hand made in house with quality ingredients and love. (serves 6-8)
$32.00
serves 4 $24.95 | serves 8 $49.95
SMOKED SALMON BREAKFAST PLATTER
our house made smoked salmon spread, everything bagels, grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced red onion, and capers
serves 4 $24.95 | serves 8 $49.95
$18.95
BOURBON VANILLA COFFEE CAKE
our signature pomegranate tea elevates any gathering.
$18.95
$32
/
dozen | $16
/
half dozen
BLUEBERRY ALMOND BARS
known by some of our customers as our "Breakfast Bars", these little squares of goodness are the perfect simple and sweet compliment to a cup of coffee.
$32
/
dozen | $16
/
half dozen
Specialty Beverages
$18.95
/
gallon
LAVENDER LEMONADE
our signature lavender lemonade is just the special touch for any celebration. (serves 10-12)
$18.95
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gallon
$18.95
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gallon
POMEGRANATE TEA
our signature pomegranate tea elevates any gathering.
$18.95
/
gallon
$16
LOUIS J FRENCH ROAST COFFEE
our signature single origin El Salvador coffee beans with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla, and gingerbread. Locally roasted. 12 oz bag
$16