Holiday dinner party catering in Nashville can be quieter than the usual restaurant circuit. A few candles. Fresh focaccia on the board. Handmade pasta landing in courses while the room settles in. At Linea, we build holiday dinners for hosts who want the evening to feel warm, paced, and fully taken care of — whether the table is set in a family home, an Airbnb, or a private venue.
What the evening looks like
Most holiday dinners start with something guests can gather around — a Signature Linea Charcuterie Board, whipped ricotta with hot honey, or warm rosemary focaccia. From there, Chef Joshua moves the table into a plated dinner: a crisp Linea Caesar or Tuscan Chop salad, then pasta built from the current menu. Spicy Vodka rigatoni keeps the mood bright. Braised Short Rib pappardelle gives the room a slower note. Dessert comes in at the end, when nobody wants to leave the table yet — tiramisu cups, ricotta cheesecake cups, or brown butter chocolate chip cookies still warm enough to feel like home.
Pricing
Private events begin at a $1,000 minimum, plus 20% hospitality. Rigatoni courses run $24–$26 per person — The Alfredo at $24, Creamy Tomato Basil at $25, Spicy Vodka at $26. Pappardelle courses run $30–$34 per person — Meatball Pomodoro at $30, Braised Short Rib at $32, Lamb Ragu at $34. Salads run $12–$14 per person. Focaccia add-ons run $6–$9 per person. Desserts run $5–$8 per person. The three-foot Signature Linea Charcuterie Board is $300 and serves 15–20 guests as a grazing opener.
Enhancements that fit a holiday table
Curated wine pairings built around each course. A starter round of Brown Butter Whipped Ricotta or Cultured Butter Board at $15 per person. Protein additions for guests who want a little more depth — grilled chicken +$6, house meatballs +$8, braised short rib +$10, lamb ragu +$12 per person. A second pasta course for larger dinners that want the meal to stretch. Dessert service with tiramisu cups or ricotta cheesecake cups at $8 per person.
The wine pairing dinner was the best meal we've had in Nashville — and it was in our own kitchen. Worth every penny.
If you're planning a holiday dinner party in Nashville and want the room to feel hosted rather than hurried, Linea can build the evening around your table. Tell us the date, guest count, and the kind of dinner you want to hold this season — we'll take it from there.