# Affordable Holiday Catering Foods The Cracker Barrel Holiday Catering Options are Easy to Enjoy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-12-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-catering-options References: [progressivegrocer](https://www.progressivegrocer.com/cracker-barrel-offers-new-holiday-catering-options) & [crackerbarrel](https://www.crackerbarrel.com/)  These [Cracker Barrel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-winter-menu) holiday catering options are being rolled out as a range of cost-effective foods for consumers to pick up as an easy way to serve guests when they come by this season. The brand is launching a series of [limited-time meals just for the holidays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-meals-and-feasts) including Homestyle Chicken n‘ French Toast, Sunday Homestyle Chicken and more. The ready-to-serve meals are priced at $8.49 per person for 10 or more and are perfect for ordering when handling larger gatherings. The brand is also launching a complete holiday meal that's ready to enjoy in three-hours or less starting at $124.99. SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Jennifer Tate spoke on the Cracker Barrel holiday catering options saying, "Cracker Barrel’s selection of seasonal Heat n‘ Serve Meals, prepared sides, pies and homestyle catering options offer value beyond quality and convenience through budget-friendly price points to feed everyone at your gathering.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Budget-friendly Holiday Catering:** There is an opportunity for more restaurants to offer cost-effective holiday catering options to serve larger gatherings. - **Limited-time Holiday Menus:** More restaurants can create limited-time menus specifically for the holidays to attract customers and increase sales. - **Ready-to-serve Holiday Meals:** There is a growing market for ready-to-serve holiday meals that are easy and convenient for customers to order. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of affordable and convenient holiday catering to increase sales during the holiday season. - **Food Delivery Services:** There is an opportunity for food delivery services to partner with restaurants to expand their holiday catering options and make them easily accessible for customers. - **Meal Kit Delivery Services:** Meal kit delivery services can add holiday-themed kits to their offerings, providing customers with the ingredients and recipes to create their own holiday meals at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Inspired Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-winter-menu.md) - [Catering Burger Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-cheeseburger-slider-platter.md) - [Hearty Heat-and-Eat Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-takehome-meals.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-swirl-french-toast-breakfast.md) - [Seasonal Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-1.md) - [Toy-Gifting Menu Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-2.md) - [Indulgent Seasonal Spring Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-old-country-store.md) - [Homestyle Heat-and-Serve Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homestyle-for-the-holidays-meals.md) - [Southern Cuisine-Themed Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-carolina-bbq-tenders.md)