Memorial Day Catering · Northern Virginia
Memorial Day Cookout Catering in Northern Virginia
Shawarma platters, falafel trays, hummus dip stations, and hand-formed meat pies for your Memorial Day cookout. Taza is open 7 days a week — 100% halal, shawarma off the spit, catering delivery across NoVA.
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- Open 7 days, 11 AM to midnight
- Free parking at the door
- 200+Guests per catering order, with delivery available
- 14Free toppings in store, built at the counter
- 40+Menu items to build your cookout spread
- 7Days a week Taza is open, 11 AM to midnight
Why It Works
Why Mediterranean Food Belongs at Your Cookout
Burgers and hot dogs have been the default for Memorial Day since anyone can remember. Shawarma, falafel, and a full dip station from Taza are a practical alternative — and the reasons are simple.
Made for Outdoor Eating
Shawarma wraps, falafel, hummus and pita, and meat pies are all easy to eat standing up or sitting on a blanket in the backyard. Most of it does not need a plate. This kind of food was eaten at warm-weather gatherings in the Levant long before American cookouts existed.
Every Guest Eats Without Asking
Half your guests eat halal. A few are vegetarian. A single Taza catering order covers both — chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, falafel, hummus, bowls, and hand pies — without ordering from three separate places.
100% Halal — No Exceptions
Taza's whole menu is 100% halal, chicken and beef included. Order for a diverse group and every guest can eat freely without reading ingredient labels or asking questions at the grill.
No Grill Needed, No Chef Required
Traditional cookouts demand someone standing over a hot grill for hours. A Taza catering order is ready to set on the table. Unwrap the platters, fan out the pita, open the dip containers, and you are done. The host actually gets to enjoy the party.
Picnic-Friendly Food
Hummus, baba ghanouj, pita bread, shawarma wraps, and falafel are classic picnic and gathering food across the Mediterranean. Follow normal food-safety sense on a hot day: keep dips shaded or chilled and set out food in batches.
Everyday Menu Prices
Catering is built from Taza's everyday menu, where pitas start at $9.95 and hand pies at $2.95. Call with your headcount for a catering quote, and compare it with the cost of burgers, buns, condiments, side dishes, and charcoal.
Sliced Fresh Off the Rotisserie
Chicken and beef shawarma carved off the vertical spit for your Memorial Day platters.
The Menu
Cookout-Friendly Menu Items for Memorial Day
Every item on this list is easy to eat outdoors, standing up, or sitting on a blanket. No grill required. Fork completely optional.
Chicken Shawarma — pita $9.95
Chicken shawarma carved off the vertical spit, with pita, garlic mayo, pickled turnips, and toppings. For catering it comes on a platter; call for platter pricing. A natural centerpiece for a Memorial Day cookout.
Beef Shawarma — pita $9.95
Marinated halal beef carved off the vertical spit. Rich and savory — a good second protein for a large cookout. Pair it with the chicken so guests can alternate between proteins throughout the afternoon.
Falafel — pita $8.95
Crispy, herb-packed falafel fried to order and served with tahini on the side. Vegetarians and meat eaters both reach for it, so plan extra.
Hummus Dip Station — $4.95 per side
Hummus made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, served with pita bread and a drizzle of olive oil. Add baba ghanouj and labneh for a three-dip station that anchors the spread.
Shrak Wraps — $11.45
Thin, chewy shrak flatbread wrapped around chicken or beef shawarma with your choice of garlic mayo, pickles, greens, and tahini. Easy to grab with one hand. The grab-and-go option that keeps guests moving between the yard and the table.
Sfiha Meat Pies — $2.95
Lebanese meat pies with seasoned halal ground beef, tomato, and spices, baked in our oven until golden and small enough to eat in a few bites. Order by the dozen and scatter them across the table.
Build the Full Outdoor Dip Station
Three dips side by side with a stack of warm pita on a picnic table. This is the setup that keeps guests coming back between conversations, lawn games, and trips to the cooler.
Hummus — $4.95
The foundation of the dip station. Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, finished with olive oil. Keep it shaded or chilled on a hot afternoon.
Baba Ghanouj — $4.95
Roasted eggplant blended with tahini and lemon. Smoky, creamy, and a natural contrast to the hummus. A good first taste for guests who have never tried it.
Labneh — $4.95
Strained yogurt drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with dried mint. Tangy, cool, and lighter than the other two dips. A refreshing choice on a warm Memorial Day afternoon.
Memorial Day Packages
Cookout Catering Packages by Group Size
Use these guides to build the right spread for your Memorial Day gathering. All estimates assume a full meal, not just snacking.
10–15 Guests
Backyard Cookout
- Chicken or beef shawarma
- Falafel with tahini
- Hummus with pita
- Sfiha meat pies
- Salad vegetables and toppings
Call for a quote
A sample spread. Place your order 2 to 3 days ahead. Ideal for a family gathering or small get-together.
20–30 Guests
Neighborhood Cookout
- Chicken and beef shawarma
- Falafel
- Hummus with pita bread
- Baba ghanouj + labneh
- Sfiha meat pies
- Spinach and cheese pies
- Extra pita and shrak bread
Call for a quote
A sample spread. Call early in the week before Memorial Day weekend. Pickup, or ask about catering delivery.
40–50+ Guests
Large Memorial Day Party
- Mixed chicken and beef shawarma
- Falafel
- Hummus with pita
- Full dip station (hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh)
- Sfiha meat pies
- Manaeesh, baked in our oven
- Basmati rice
- Rice pudding and harissa
Call for a quote
A sample spread. For 40+ guests, call early in the week. Catering delivery is available — ask when you order.
Not sure what size order to place?
Call with your headcount and we will put together the right combination for your Memorial Day cookout. We cater groups of 10 to 200+ and can help you size the order on the phone.
Call (703) 340-1014
Falafel for Everyone
Herb-packed, crispy falafel fried to order. Vegetarians and meat eaters both reach for it, so order extra.
How It Compares
Mediterranean Cookout vs. Traditional Grill Cookout
A side-by-side look at what each option delivers when you are feeding a crowd on one of the biggest outdoor gathering days of the year.
| Category | Taza Mediterranean Cookout | Traditional Grill Cookout |
|---|---|---|
| Prep time for the host | Minimal — platters are ready to set on the table | Hours of grilling, marinating, and prep work |
| Dietary coverage | 100% halal, with plenty of vegetarian dishes | Limited — burgers and hot dogs leave many guests with no options |
| Finger food variety | Pita pockets, falafel, meat pies, shrak wraps, dips with bread | Burgers and hot dogs in buns — limited handheld variety |
| Cost | Built from everyday menu prices — call for a catering quote | Meat, buns, sides, condiments, and charcoal add up |
| Outdoor serving | Pita, falafel, wraps, and hand pies are easy to set out | Potato salad, mayo-based slaws, and raw meat require constant cooling |
| Equipment required | A table — no grill, no charcoal, no propane, no tongs | Grill, charcoal or propane, coolers, utensils, thermometer |
| Freshness | Shawarma off the spit, falafel fried to order | Depends entirely on who is grilling and how long they have been at it |
| Cleanup | Dispose of catering containers — done in minutes | Scrub the grill, clean coolers, wash serving dishes, bag the charcoal |
| Next-day leftovers | Hummus, shawarma, and pita make an easy next-day lunch | Day-old burgers and dried-out hot dogs rarely get eaten |
Call (703) 340-1014 for current Taza catering pricing.
Portion Guide
How Much Cookout Food to Order Per Guest
These per-person estimates assume a full outdoor meal with variety. Scale up if your crowd skews hungry or if kids are in the mix — they eat more falafel and meat pies than adults expect.
Shawarma (chicken or beef)
A general rule: 3–4 oz of meat per person
Tell us your headcount and we will size the shawarma for you.
Falafel
2–3 pieces per person
Vegetarian-heavy groups need extra. Falafel is also sold by the piece.
Hummus and dips
2–3 tablespoons of each dip per person
For a full dip station, add baba ghanouj and labneh.
Pita bread
1.5–2 pita per person
Order extra if you run a dip station. Guests often eat more bread outdoors than you expect.
Meat pies (sfiha)
1–2 pieces per person
Order by the dozen. Hand pies are easy for kids to hold.
Vegetables
A small side portion per person
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, pickles, and turnips come from the toppings list.
Timeline
Your Memorial Day Order-Ahead Timeline
Four steps between now and your cookout. Follow this timeline and your Memorial Day spread handles itself.
5 Days Before: Browse the Menu and Count Heads
Look at the Taza menu online and decide which platters, trays, and dip stations you want for your Memorial Day gathering. Count your confirmed guests. Use the portion guide on this page to estimate quantities. Write down your order before calling.
3 Days Before: Call and Place Your Order
Call Taza at (703) 340-1014. Tell us how many guests, what platters you want, and what time you need everything ready. We will confirm the order, give you a total, and lock in your pickup time for Memorial Day weekend.
Morning Of: Pick Up Before Your Guests Arrive
Arrive at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church at your scheduled pickup time. Everything is packaged in containers designed for transport. Drive to your cookout location and set it out. Or ask about catering delivery when you order.
Party Time: Unwrap, Spread, and Enjoy
Lay out the platters on the picnic table, open the dip stations, stack the pita bread, and fan out the meat pies. Your guests serve themselves all afternoon. You sit in the sun and enjoy the company. No grilling, no cooking, no stress.
Fresh From the Oven and the Spit
Manaeesh and pies come out of our oven, shawarma comes off the vertical spit, and falafel is fried to order. Taza means fresh in Arabic.
Menu Reference
Taza Menu Items for Memorial Day Catering
Good picks for Memorial Day cookouts. Individual item prices shown — call for platter and tray pricing at catering quantities.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
$9.95Marinated chicken shawarma in fresh pita with garlic sauce and pickles.
Carved off the vertical spit. Get a full platter for groups.
Beef Shawarma Pita
$9.95Marinated beef shawarma in warm pita with tahini and fresh veggies.
Rich, marinated halal beef. A good second platter for a big cookout.
Falafel Pita
$8.95Crispy chickpea falafel, fried to order, in warm pita with veggies and tahini.
Vegetarian crowd-pleaser. Fried to order with tahini on the side.
Hummus
$4.95Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and olive oil.
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic. The anchor of your outdoor dip station.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
$12.45Chicken shawarma over your choice of base with fresh toppings.
For guests who want a full bowl instead of finger food.
Sfiha Pie
$2.95Pastry dough with ground beef, tomato, and spices.
Hand-formed meat pies. Order by the dozen — kids clear them fast.
Pita Bread
$0.95Pita bread, warm from the oven.
Extra pita for the dip station. Order more than you think you need.
Open on Memorial Day — 11 AM to Midnight
Taza is open from 11 AM to midnight, 7 days a week. Holiday hours can change, so call ahead to confirm on Memorial Day. Whether you need a late-morning pickup before your afternoon cookout or a late-evening order for a nighttime gathering, plan it with us in advance.
Everyday menu items can be ordered online for Clover pickup the same day. For catering spreads, call 3 to 5 days ahead for large orders. Catering delivery is available across Northern Virginia, and parking is free at the door if you pick up.
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Open 7 Days a Week — call ahead on holidays
Delivery
Memorial Day Catering Delivery Across Northern Virginia
Pickup at our Falls Church location, with free parking at the door. For catering delivery, call to discuss your area and timing.
Not listed? Call (703) 340-1014 and ask about catering delivery to your area.
Reviews
What Customers Say About Taza
Shawarma Wraps: The Finger Food Your Cookout Needs
Shrak wraps are thin, chewy flatbreads rolled around chicken or beef shawarma with your choice of garlic mayo, pickles, and tahini. They are easy to grab with one hand. No plate, no fork, no napkin crisis.
At a Memorial Day cookout, wraps solve the core problem of outdoor eating: people want to hold food in one hand while they talk, play, or hold a drink in the other. Pita pockets work the same way. So do meat pies. Much of the Taza menu is food you can hold and eat while moving.
For large groups, order a mix of chicken and beef shrak wraps alongside shawarma platters. The wraps are the grab-and-go option. The platters are for guests who want to build their own at the table. Both options work together and give your guests the freedom to eat however they want.
Why Taza
Why Families Choose Taza for Memorial Day
Fresh food, easy setup, broad dietary coverage, and everyday menu prices.
The Same Food as the Counter
Catering is built from the same menu we serve every day: shawarma carved off the vertical spit, falafel fried to order, manaeesh and pies from our oven. A Memorial Day order gets the same food as a Tuesday lunch.
Scales from 10 to 200+
A cookout for 10 needs a platter and a dip station. A party for 50 needs more shawarma, more falafel, and a full spread. Taza caters groups of 10 to 200+. Call with your headcount and we will help size the order.
Menu Prices Are Listed
Everyday menu prices are listed on our menu page, so you can budget before you call. For catering quantities, ask for a quote and confirm the total before you place the order.
Delivery Across Northern Virginia
Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, McLean, Tysons, Springfield, and more. Pickup at our Seminary Road location comes with free parking at the door. Catering delivery is available — call to confirm your area and timing for Memorial Day weekend.
FAQ
Memorial Day Catering — Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I order Memorial Day catering from Taza?
For groups of 20 or more, we recommend placing your order 3 to 5 days before Memorial Day weekend. For small groups, everyday menu items can be ordered online for Clover pickup, but pre-ordering a catering spread locks in your timing. Holiday weekends get busy.
What is a good Memorial Day cookout order for 25 guests?
For 25 guests, a solid spread is chicken and beef shawarma, falafel, a full dip station (hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh), a dozen or two sfiha meat pies, and extra pita bread. That combination covers both proteins, vegetarian options, finger food, and dips. Call (703) 340-1014 for a quote on exact quantities.
Is Taza open on Memorial Day?
Taza is open 7 days a week, 11 AM to midnight. Holiday hours can change, so call (703) 340-1014 to confirm on Memorial Day, especially if you are planning an early pickup before an afternoon cookout.
Does the food hold up outdoors?
Mediterranean food is a classic for outdoor gatherings. Pita bread, falafel, shawarma wraps, and hand pies are easy to set out and eat by hand. On a hot day, follow normal food-safety sense: keep dips like hummus, baba ghanouj, and labneh shaded or chilled, and set food out in batches.
Do you deliver catering orders across Northern Virginia?
Yes. Catering delivery is available across Northern Virginia, and pickup is always an option at our Falls Church location at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, with free parking at the door. For Memorial Day weekend, call (703) 340-1014 to confirm your location, order size, and timing. We serve Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, McLean, Tysons, Springfield, and surrounding areas.
Is everything on the Taza menu halal?
Yes. Every item on our menu is 100% halal, chicken and beef included. This is a permanent policy, not a special request or accommodation. Every guest at your Memorial Day cookout can eat freely.
What vegetarian options do you have for Memorial Day catering?
Falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, pita bread, spinach and cheese pies, manaeesh, and rice are all vegetarian. We can build an entirely meat-free cookout spread, or mix vegetarian trays into a larger order that also includes shawarma. Vegetarian guests get a full meal — not an afterthought.
How much food should I order per person for a Memorial Day cookout?
A general rule is about 3 to 4 ounces of shawarma per person, 2 to 3 falafel pieces, 2 to 3 tablespoons of each dip, and 1.5 to 2 pita per guest. Call us with your headcount and we will help size the order and give you pricing.
Find Us
Pick Up Your Memorial Day Order from Falls Church
Located on Seminary Road in Falls Church — quick access from Route 7, I-395, and I-495. Pick up your Memorial Day catering order and be at your cookout in minutes.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel, Bailey's Crossroads
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041 (directions, opens in a new tab)(703) 340-1014On Seminary Road with free parking at the door. Order ahead for pickup, or come in and build your plate at the counter.
Opening hours
| Monday | 11 AM to midnight |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to midnight |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to midnight |
| Thursday | 11 AM to midnight |
| Friday | 11 AM to midnight |
| Saturday | 11 AM to midnight |
| Sunday | 11 AM to midnight |
Free parking at the door. Halal chicken and beef.
Keep reading
More Catering Resources from Taza
Memorial Day Is Coming
Ready to Feed Your Memorial Day Cookout?
Call (703) 340-1014 or order online. Taza is open 7 days a week in Falls Church, Northern Virginia — call ahead to confirm holiday hours. Order 3 to 5 days ahead for large groups and your spread handles itself.