Walk into a winter wonderland of festive fare at the Concord Food Co-op’s upcoming Jingle Bell Bash on Dec. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. . The holidays never tasted so good! Enjoy a gourmet night out – without the gourmet price tag – to mingle and savor the spectacular catering skills of the Co-op’s award-winning Celery Stick Café chefs.
The stars will be in your eyes when you spy the herb-roasted rib eye carving station, handcrafted artisan risotto bar, and stunning selection of holiday appetizers. Enjoy seared scallops served with champagne butter, grilled lamb lollypops, sweet spiced Asian tofu fritters, and pan-seared chickpea cutlets served with chipotle rémoulade, to name just a few. Pair delicious wines with delectable cheeses along the Co-op’s artisan cheese board. And be sure to walk along the sweet treats dessert station to nibble an assortment of tasty desserts, including gourmet cookies, cakes, brownies, tarts, and pastries, all baked fresh from scratch by the Co-op’s own gourmet pastry chefs.
The popular Club Soda Band will put a little extra jingle in your step with Christmas classics and festive rock tunes. And you can also enjoy a free wine tasting accompanying the event.
Swing by the open old-time sleigh to pose for the Co-op’s professional photographer in front of a winter wonderland scene and download your picture online for free after the event.
“The Co-op has put on several great events this year, and the Jingle Bell Bash is shaping up to be the best of them all,” said the Co-op’s General Manager Paula Harris. “We’re so excited for this one that we’re going all out with the food, decorations, and the entertainment. I cannot wait to see it come alive. You will definitely want to be here.”
One-hundred percent of ticket sales will directly benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. General admission for this special holiday soirée is $15 ($10 for Co-op Members), and tickets are limited. Tickets are on sale now. Advance tickets are only available for purchase at the Concord store; see any cashier during your visit.
This event is open to the public. The Co-op is located at 24 S. Main St. Additional free parking is available on the street and in the nearby Capital Commons parking garage. See the full menu below:
∎ Herb roasted rib eye carving station
Delectable herb roasted rib eye carved by one of our award-winning chefs, served with a rosemary demi glaze, horseradish cream sauce and balsamic caramelized onions.
∎ Breads and spreads
An appetizing array of locally baked breads and rolls paired with flavorful house spreads and dips with a Mediterranean flare.
∎ Handcrafted artisan risotto station
Handcrafted artisan risotto paired with an array of ingredients including anything from wild mushrooms to authentic Italian herbs and spices; served on a parmesan wheel.
∎ Appetizers
Seared sea scallop served with a champagne butter, grilled lamb lollypop served with cucumber dill yogurt, hardwood-smoked bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with a spicy chorizo sausage, Asian tofu fritter with fresh ginger and scallion served with an orange soy reduction, pan-seared chickpea cutlet finished with a vegan chipotle remoulade sauce.
∎ Artisan cheese board
Enjoy an exquisite array of delectable cheeses on our artisan cheese board.
∎ Sweet treats dessert station
Indulge in an assortment of tasty desserts, including gourmet cookies, cakes, brownies, tarts and pastries all baked by our gourmet pastry chefs.
