Polish Christmas Eve on Long Island: Pre-Order Pierogi, Borscht and More at Beata Deli

In this guide you will learn

• Wigilia-friendly picks at Beata Deli: sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi, potato and cheese pierogi, red borscht, poppy seed roll, cheesecake, chruściki
• Order by phone at +1 (917) 327-1210 and pick up at the store in Valley Stream
• Confirm the holiday order deadline and Christmas Eve hours by phone, well ahead
• Pierogi come hot or frozen by the dozen, so you can stock up early

What from Beata Deli belongs on the Christmas Eve table?

The heart of a Polish Christmas Eve is red borscht (barszcz) and pierogi filled with sauerkraut and mushrooms – both available at 234 Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream. Sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi are the classic many families cannot imagine the evening without. Next to them, pierogi ruskie, filled with potato and farmer cheese, are a safe bet for kids and for guests at their first Wigilia.

For dessert we have makowiec (poppy seed roll), sernik (Polish cheesecake) and chruściki, thin fried pastry ribbons dusted with sugar, plus sourdough bread baked daily. Sauerkraut is handy if you make your own cabbage with peas or mushrooms, and pickles are good to have for the holidays. Fruit pierogi with sour cherries or blueberries are seasonal, so ask before Christmas whether they will be in.

Uszka (tiny mushroom dumplings for the borscht), herring and carp are not on our regular dish list, so we will not promise them here. If they matter to you, call +1 (917) 327-1210 and ask what we can prepare this year.

Which dishes suit a meatless Christmas Eve?

In many Polish homes Wigilia is meatless, though customs vary by region and family. The sauerkraut and mushroom, potato and cheese, and fruit pierogi have meatless fillings, but if you keep the fast strictly, ask in the store about full ingredients and what the toppings are fried in. The same goes for the borscht – ask what stock it is made with.

Bigos (hunter's stew) and gołąbki (stuffed cabbage rolls) are dishes many families save for Christmas Day, December 25. Our gołąbki come in tomato or mushroom sauce. If you want them on Christmas Eve itself, call and ask whether a meatless version is available rather than assuming.

A practical split: on the 24th borscht, pierogi and the fish you cook yourself; on the 25th bigos, gołąbki and cold cuts. One order and one pickup cover both holiday days.

Dish	Role at Wigilia	Good to know
Red borscht	The opening soup	Call to ask about uszka dumplings
Sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi	Main meatless dish	Hot or frozen by the dozen
Potato and cheese pierogi	For kids and non-Polish guests	Hot or frozen by the dozen
Sauerkraut	Base for cabbage with peas or mushrooms	Sold in the store
Bigos, gołąbki	More often served December 25	Call to ask about meatless versions
Poppy seed roll, cheesecake, chruściki	Desserts	Confirm holiday availability

How and when should you order?

We take pickup orders by phone at +1 (917) 327-1210. Before you call, jot down a list: which dishes, how much, for how many people and for when. That way we can settle everything in a few minutes, pickup time included.

The holiday order deadline changes from year to year, so we do not give a date here. The rule is simple: the earlier you call, the calmer your December. It is our busiest month of the year and our pierogi are pinched by hand, so ordering early is the surest way to get exactly what you want.

While you are on the phone, ask about hours on December 24. Our regular hours are Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, but confirm Christmas Eve and holiday hours separately.

How do you pick up and store the food until dinner?

There is free parking right in front of the store at 234 Rockaway Avenue, so collecting a big order does not mean circling the block or hauling bags down the street. The best time to pick up is the day before Christmas Eve or the morning of the 24th, depending on what we agree when you order.

At home, keep ready dishes in the fridge and reheat them just before dinner. Pierogi come hot or frozen by the dozen. Frozen ones can be bought weeks ahead and kept in the freezer; they are usually cooked straight from frozen without thawing, but always check the package directions or ask at the counter.

Reheat borscht gently, without a hard boil, so it keeps its deep red color. Sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi taste homemade if you briefly pan-fry them in butter with onion after boiling.

What if the whole family is coming?

For a bigger crowd, consider our catering packages – we cover them in separate posts on party and holiday catering. Over the phone we can help estimate amounts, so nobody leaves the table hungry and you are not left with three trays of pierogi on New Year's Day.

You do not have to make everything yourself for Wigilia. The opłatek wafer, the wishes and the people at the table matter more than whether you pinched every pierogi at two in the morning. Call, order, pick up – and spend the time you save with your family.

When you pick up, you can finish your Christmas Day shopping in the same trip: kiełbasa wiejska (smoked country sausage), krakowska, juniper sausage, polędwica and smoked bacon for a cold-cuts platter, plus farmer cheese, sourdough bread and fermented pickles. For kids there are Tymbark and Kubuś drinks, and E.Wedel and Mieszko chocolates make easy stocking stuffers. One stop in Valley Stream covers the whole holiday list.

For more practical details, see our related guides on holiday and party catering at Beata Deli, as well as catering packages for bigger family gatherings, as well as homestyle Polish soups, red borscht included, as well as Beata's stuffed cabbage and old-Polish bigos.

How to Pre-Order Christmas Eve Dishes at Beata Deli

1. Plan the menu and the guest countDecide which dishes you will buy ready-made and which you will cook, and how many people are coming. That list makes ordering the right amounts easy.
2. Call aheadCall +1 (917) 327-1210 with your list and ask about the holiday order deadline and which dishes are meatless.
3. Set a pickup day and timeAsk for a specific pickup slot and confirm store hours for the days before Christmas and on Christmas Eve itself.
4. Pick up and keep it coldThere is free parking in front of the store at 234 Rockaway Avenue. At home keep dishes in the fridge and frozen pierogi in the freezer until the 24th.

Key terms in this guide

Wigilia

The Polish Christmas Eve supper on December 24, traditionally begun when the first star appears and after sharing the opłatek wafer. Many families serve only meatless dishes.

Sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi

The classic Christmas Eve dumpling, filled with fermented cabbage and mushrooms. Alongside red borscht it is the heart of the meal in many homes.

Makowiec

A rolled yeast cake with a sweet poppy seed filling, a traditional holiday bake. Beata Deli carries it along with cheesecake and chruściki.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order Christmas Eve food at Beata Deli?

Yes. Orders are taken by phone at +1 (917) 327-1210 for pickup at the store in Valley Stream. Confirm the holiday order deadline when you call.

Are the pierogi and stuffed cabbage meatless?

The sauerkraut and mushroom, potato and cheese, and fruit pierogi are named for meatless fillings, but always ask in the store about ingredients. Call to ask whether a meatless version of the gołąbki in mushroom sauce or the bigos is available.

Can I buy pierogi early and freeze them?

Yes, Beata Deli sells pierogi frozen by the dozen. Keep them in the freezer and cook them straight from frozen following the store's directions.

What are Beata Deli's hours before Christmas?

Regular hours are Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Confirm Christmas Eve and holiday hours at +1 (917) 327-1210.

Beata Deli

📍 234 Rockaway Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580

Mon–Sat

9am–7pm

Sun

9am–4pm

🚗 Directions ☎ +1 (917) 327-1210

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