Put that supermarket turkey back in the freezer, here’s some decadent alternatives to impress your family with this Christmas
There’s only so much you can do to impress your loved ones with a frozen turkey you’ve pried out of the hands of other last-minute shoppers at the local supermarket on Christmas eve.
So why not skip the queues, put the shopping list down and get yourself organised early with one of these delightfully decadent Christmas dinners, delivered right to your door in time for the big day? Some are even available to collect - no queueing out in the cold necessary.
The Christmas Day Beef Wellington Menu
What? A four-course Christmas Day feast in true Oldstead style.
Price? From £180
Collection? N/A
Delivery? Monday 23 December
Fill your boots, and your - er - wellies, with this ultimate Christmas Day feast of four courses, including Tommy Banks from Made in Oldstead’s famous salt-aged beef wellington as the show-stopping centrepiece. Accompanied by paired wine from Banks Brothers Drinks, it’s bound to be a very merry Christmas indeed.
Belzan: Christmas at Home
What? Everything you could want from a Christmas dinner, minus the turkey.
Price? Dependant on selection
Collection? Available between 11am-3pm on Christmas Eve at Belzan - last orders MUST be in by 4pm on 19 December.
Delivery? Available between 10am-3pm on 23 December*
From pigs in blankets, to truffle cauliflower cheese, to Mark Dickey’s famous gravy, order all the trimmings for a belter of a Christmas dinner and sit back and watch the telly, knowing all the cooking and prep is taken care of. Just don’t forget the turkey!
For any queries, get in touch with the restaurant directly via hello@belzan.co.uk.
*Only valid postcodes will be accepted upon checkout.
The Côte Festive Chateaubriand Feast
What? A delectable Chateaubriand Feast delivered from Côte’s kitchen straight to your door.
Price? £154.95
Collection? N/A
Delivery? Available from 18 to 23rd December
Christmas is about spending time with your loved ones and celebrating togetherness, so do more of that and less of the cooking with Côte’s festive dinner where everything is thought of for you; from the roast potatoes and sage and onion stuffing to the 1kg Chateaubriand with festive salt. Just follow the simple instructions, sit back and enjoy.
December Set Tasting Menu
What? Six Michelin star-worthy festive dishes delivered right to your door
Price? £60
Collection? N/A
Delivery? Available to select at checkout
Fancy a Christmas dinner worthy of a Michelin star? Of course you do. That’s why Chef Robert Thompson MBE devised his meal delivery service You Be Chef, described by many as ‘Michelin magic made at home’.
Bring a bit of ‘Michelin magic’ to your household this festive season, with a selection of December dishes packed with produce from the bountiful Isle of Wight. Your kit will contain everything you need to create award-worthy meals, plus a few special culinary tips from Robert’s kitchen. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available.
Christmas Box with Tom Kerridge, Big Green Egg & HG Walter
What? Two fabulous centrepieces to build your Christmas dinner around.
Price? £154.95
Collection? N/A
Delivery? 21 December
Ok, granted there might be a bit more prep and cooking involved with this one, but trust us - it’s worth the effort. Tom Kerridge, head chef of Britain’s only pub with not one, but two Michelin stars, has provided exclusive recipes whilst HG Walter, the country’s best butcher, provides the meat.
Your Tom Kerridge Christmas Box will contain all the necessary ingredients and online instructions to create two centrepieces (free-range Bronze turkey and 28 day dry-aged two bone rib of beef) for your Christmas dinner. Add some fabulously festive trimmings into the mix and you’re onto a winner.
Aktar Islam Christmas Box 2024
What? Aged 3 kilos of beef with trimmings, starters and desserts
Price? £370
Collection? N/A
Delivery? Monday 23 December
Indulge in a selection of cured meats, terrine and home-made bread before digging into a beautifully aged 3 kilo cut of beef with all the must have accompaniments. If, after all that, you’ve got some space left, satisfy your sweet tooth with a family selection of profiteroles, petit fours and fine cheeses to see you through the evening.
Christmas 'At Home' Menu
What? Festive fine dining at home, the Simon Rogan way.
Price? From £95
Collection? N/A
Delivery? Choose between Sunday 22 or Monday 23 December
Back for its fifth year, Simon Rogan’s ‘Christmas At Home’ menu has been carefully crafted by Simon’s team of expert chefs, taking care of everything with a spectacular five-course menu so you can relax and savour the festive season with your family and friends.
Each dish uses the best local and seasonal ingredients including Goosnargh turkey served with pigs in blankets, Our Farm pumpkin and swede purée, celeriac terrine and fermented cabbage, along with cranberry ketchup and woodruff sauce - expect your loved ones to be wowed.
Please note that courses are subject to change depending on availability of produce from Our Farm and other local suppliers.
HelloFresh Christmas Dinner Box
What? Simple yet delicious festive favourites
Price? Varies
Collection? N/A
Delivery? In line with your weekly delivery slot
Food delivery box pros HelloFresh are back with another Christmas dinner option this year. Order as part of your weekly food subscription box and build your own festive feast by choosing the dishes and accompaniments that tickle your fancy.
Suitable for even the most novice of cooks, this convenient and simple Christmas food box gives you extra time for celebration this festive season.
Christmas at Home with Indian Tiffin Room
What? An array of Indian dishes to enjoy in the comfort of your own home
Price? Dependent on selection.
Collection? Collection only - check with your local branch when ordering.
Delivery? N/A
This Christmas, swap the traditional turkey and trimmings for exquisite Indian food directly to your home instead. Treat your loved ones to festive flavours that are delightfully different and spice things up this holiday season.
Call your local branch before 20 December to order yours.
NYE Phoenix & Bacon Bacon Fries
What? A tasty New Years Eve treat from your favourite local burger spot.
Price? From £25
Collection? N/A
Delivery? 31 December
Why stop at a fabulous home-delivered Christmas dinner when you can carry on the food festivities right up until the New Year? This burger box from Almost Famous is the perfect treat for seeing in 2025 with.
Delivered on 31 December, the ingredients are good for the next few days, so if you’re out partying this NYE, use yours to tackle that hangover on January 1.
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