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Last-Minute Ideas for Scaled-Back Holiday Parties

Georgetown Cupcake
Georgetown Cupcake
Photo: Courtesy of Georgetown Cupcake

If your company is still going ahead with holiday festivities, time’s running out to make arrangements. With smaller gatherings or in-office celebrations in mind, here are some resources for a recession-proof—but fun—party.

1. Pupatella offers thin-crust pizzas, fried risotto balls, and other Neapolitan dishes from its bright red truck. Pricing starts at $1,200 plus a $300 booking fee.

2. Hello Cupcake has cupcakes with holiday decorations for $33 per dozen. The shop recommends placing large orders as soon as possible.

3. Georgetown Cupcake has special seasonal flavors like chocolate peppermint and gingerbread with cinnamon cream cheese frosting for $29 a dozen. Delivery is available.

4. Organic to Go will deliver a holiday feast for 10 to 15 people that includes a turkey or ham with all the trimmings, side dishes, and dessert for $249.95. All orders require 24 hours' notice.

5. Griffin Market in Georgetown is offering antipasti platters with cured meats, marinated roasted vegetables, Parmigiano Reggiano, and 20-inch long house-made grissini. Each platter serves 100 people and costs $500.