St. Patrick’s Day Catering That Goes Beyond Corned Beef and Green Beer
Let’s be honest — corned beef and cabbage is expected at a St. Patrick’s Day event. But if that’s all you serve, your guests will eat politely and forget the meal by the time they leave. Great St. Patrick’s Day catering starts with the classics and builds upward — adding shepherd’s pie, Irish soda bread, colcannon, and a whiskey-themed dessert station that turns a holiday lunch into an experience worth remembering.
For three decades, Urban Affairs has featured Irish-themed menus in our holiday catering rotation for corporate luncheons and community celebrations.
Irish-Themed Menu Options for Corporate and Community Events
Here’s what most caterers won’t tell you: St. Patrick’s Day is one of the easiest holidays to cater badly because the “traditional” menu is so simple that most caterers phone it in. The difference between forgettable and impressive comes down to execution — slow-braised brisket instead of boiled corned beef, hand-mashed colcannon instead of instant mashed potatoes, and soda bread baked fresh instead of sliced from a package.
Event Formats for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
The risk with St. Patrick’s Day catering is misreading the tone. A March 17 lunch for a law firm’s client appreciation event requires a different energy than a Friday evening pub-night celebration for a tech company’s social committee. Urban Affairs adjusts format and service style to match your audience.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY MENU
“The Classic Irish Feast”
St. Patrick’s Day Catering Menu for Breakfast
Start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a hearty Irish breakfast! Our St. Patrick’s Day Catering Menu for breakfast features the finest traditional Irish dishes, perfect for fueling your day of festivities.
Irish Breakfast – $21.95 per Guest
- Irish Omelet (mashed potato & chives)
- Corned Beef hash
- Hot steel-cut oatmeal with all the trimmings
- Bread and Toasted Soda Bread (regular or with raisins)
- Regular coffee service
- Fresh squeezed orange juice
- Sliced fresh fruits
Add-Ons
- Irish Bacon – $6.95 per Guest
- Sausage & Bacon Pot-Pie – $6.95 per Guest
- Boxty Pancakes with Black Pudding – $7.75 per Guest
St. Patrick’s Day Catering Menu for Lunch
Our St. Patrick’s Day Catering Menu offers a variety of hot buffet options that cater to different tastes. Choose from a one-, two-, or three-entrée option, each
Hot Buffet Options:
$36.95 for One Entrée
$39.95 for Two Entrées
$44.95 for Three Entrées
served with 2 hot sides, 1 salad, cookies, fruit, and traditional soda bread.
Entrées
- Corned Beef & Cabbage with Whole Grain Mustard Jus
- Traditional Shepherd’s Pie (beef & vegetables with whipped potato crust)
- Irish Meatloaf with Guinness Glaze
- Seared Salmon with Herbed Barley & Lemon Cream
- Vegan Shepherd’s Pie (lentils, mushrooms & root vegetables)
- Cabbage-Wrapped Vegetable Rolls (vegan)
Hot Sides
- Roasted Root Vegetables with Dill Butter
- Colcannon (mashed potatoes with cabbage & scallions)
- Green Bean Almondine
- Irish Soda Bread Stuffing
- Herbed Barley Pilaf
- Maple-Roasted Carrots & Parsnips
Chilled Salads
- Baby Arugula with Green Apples, Almonds & White Balsamic
- Spring Pea Salad with Feta, Herbs & Lemon Vinaigrette
- Spinach Salad with Strawberries & Poppy Seed Dressing
- Creamy Dill Potato Salad
Desserts
(Optional $9.95 per Guest)
- Green Velvet Cupcakes
- Guinness Chocolate Cake
- Mint Brownies
- Shamrock Sugar Cookies
Beverages
($8.95 per Guest)
- Irish Coffee Station
- Green Punch
- Minty Green Tea Lemonade
- Matcha Smoothies
St.Patrick’s Day Hors d’oeuvres menu
$48 Per Dozen
Meat (Beef, Pork, Sausage, Lamb)
- Black pudding bites on mini potato cakes with apple chutney
- Cocktail sausages / pigs in blankets with stout-honey mustard
- Corned beef quesadilla wedges with mustard-sauerkraut dip
- Corned beef & cabbage sliders on mini potato rolls
- Ham and cheddar biscuit sandwiches with apricot–mustard spread
- Irish potato bites (mini potato skins stuffed with corned beef and cheddar, chive garnish)
- Mini Reuben sliders on rye points
- Mini Beef shepherd’s pie tartlets
- Reuben egg rolls or spring rolls with Russian dressing dip
Vegetarian / Vegan
(Vegetarian unless noted vegan)
- Boxty cakes with Guinness-mustard cream and chives (vegetarian)
- Crispy smashed baby potatoes with rosemary and green herbed aioli
- Fried mashed potato balls with cheddar and scallions, horseradish sour cream
- Green herb hummus (spinach / parsley) in cucumber cups or endive boats (vegan)
- Slice-baked “one-bite” loaded potatoes (twice-baked in thin slices)
- Soda bread crostini with Irish cheddar and onion or apricot jam
- Spring pea and feta (or goat cheese) crostini with mint and lemon zest
- Vegan shepherd’s pie mini portions (lentil–mushroom base, piped potato) (vegan)
Poultry
- Guinness stout baked chicken wings with blue cheese dip
- Guinness-glazed chicken skewers or drumettes
Seafood
- Boxty potato cakes topped with smoked salmon and lemon crème fraîche
- Mini fish and chips cones: Guinness-battered fish nugget with shoestring fries and malt aioli
- Smoked salmon on soda bread crostini with dill crème fraîche
For casual events, we build pub-style food stations with fish and chips baskets, shepherd’s pie in individual cast-iron crocks, and a self-serve beer tap wall. For formal events, we plate corned beef as an elegant entrée with whole-grain mustard crème, blanched vegetable medley, and colcannon quenelles. Same ingredients — completely different presentation.
Pair with a Juneteenth menu if you’re building an annual calendar of cultural celebrations for your organization. Add vegan options like Guinness-braised mushroom stew and vegan colcannon for plant-based guests.
Get a Custom Catering Quote for Your Event
Urban Affairs Catering & Events has been catering St. Patrick’s Day events across New York City since 1995 — from corporate luncheons to community pub nights. If you’re planning a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, request a catering quote here and we’ll get back to you within one business day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer a pub-style St. Patrick’s Day catering format?
Yes. We build casual pub-style stations with fish and chips baskets, shepherd’s pie in cast-iron crocks, and self-serve beer setups for social and team events.
Can you make St. Patrick’s Day food vegan-friendly?
Yes. Guinness-braised mushroom stew, vegan colcannon, and roasted root vegetables provide a fully plant-based Irish-themed menu alongside the traditional options.
Do you provide an Irish whiskey or beer tasting add-on?
Yes. We offer a whiskey tasting flight with three Irish whiskeys, plus Guinness and craft beer pairings as an add-on to any St. Patrick’s Day catering package.
What is your most popular St. Patrick’s Day dessert?
Irish whiskey bread pudding with warm caramel sauce is our most requested. Bailey’s chocolate mousse and apple cake with custard are also popular choices.
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Our experienced event planners are ready to guide you through every step of the process. Whether you’re organizing a corporate function or a wedding celebration, Urban Affairs Catering And Events delivers polished, reliable catering built around your goals.
Share your guest count, event location, and preferred date. We’ll create a clear plan and handle the logistics.
At Urban Affairs Catering And Events, we support every detail from start to finish:
- Customized event planning for corporate gatherings, weddings, and private celebrations
- Menus designed around your preferences, including healthy selections and special dietary accommodations
- Skilled chefs, professional service staff, and complete on-site coordination
Let’s create an event that reflects your vision and leaves a lasting impression.
“We have worked with Urban Affairs Catering and Events on multiple occasions, and they consistently deliver an elevated, seamless experience. Their menus strike the perfect balance between creativity and approach ability—whether it’s breakfast for our team, small plates and tapas for a reception, or a full wedding or gala‑style event. The food is fresh, flavorful, and artfully presented, and our guests regularly comment on how memorable the dishes are” Susan Rakibi
Excellent Catering Services
Ready to Create Unforgettable Events?
Our experienced event planners are ready to guide you through every step of the process. Whether you’re organizing a corporate function or a wedding celebration, Urban Affairs Catering And Events delivers polished, reliable catering built around your goals.
Share your guest count, event location, and preferred date. We’ll create a clear plan and handle the logistics.
At Urban Affairs Catering And Events, we support every detail from start to finish:
- Customized event planning for corporate gatherings, weddings, and private celebrations
- Menus designed around your preferences, including healthy selections and special dietary accommodations
- Skilled chefs, professional service staff, and complete on-site coordination
Let’s create an event that reflects your vision and leaves a lasting impression.
“We have worked with Urban Affairs Catering and Events on multiple occasions, and they consistently deliver an elevated, seamless experience. Their menus strike the perfect balance between creativity and approach ability—whether it’s breakfast for our team, small plates and tapas for a reception, or a full wedding or gala‑style event. The food is fresh, flavorful, and artfully presented, and our guests regularly comment on how memorable the dishes are” Susan Rakibi
