Whether you're the holiday host or in charge of this year's sides, preparing a show stopping feast is a whole lot easier when you order Christmas dinner catering from these top places.
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Between perfecting your creative gift wrapping and decorating the Christmas tree, it’s hard to find time to plan, prep and serve your big holiday meal. Luckily, this modern world offers plenty of clever solutions so you won’t have to lift a finger. You can order Christmas dinner catering and have it delivered right to your door thanks to these genius companies.
All that’s left to do is set the table and heat up the mouth-watering, chef-developed dishes. Heck, you can even top it all off with online Christmas cookie delivery if you’re looking to take all the work off your plate. Here are some of our favorite ways to order Christmas dinner.
Serves 4
Sure, nothing beats learning how to cook prime rib. But sometimes holiday planning gets the best of us, and an easy, fool-proof meal takes priority. Order Christmas dinner catering instead with this prime rib feast from Omaha Steaks. It feeds up to four people and comes with everything you’ll need to satisfy the jolliest bellies this Christmas.
It includes a four-pound prime rib roast, two packages of green beans in butter sauce and four individual scalloped potatoes. Did we mention it also comes with four caramel apple tartlets and baguettes with garlic butter? It checks the dessert box too. It even includes a jar of Omaha Steaks classic seasoning. Talk about a great deal! And if that’s not enough, Omaha Steaks has a large selection of sides and desserts that you can add onto your package.
Better still, the feast is shipped straight to your door for free. And if you’re looking to brighten someone else’s holiday, there are gifting options at checkout.
While she hasn’t had the prime rib roast, staff writer Marisa Hillman has tried a variety of packages from Omaha Steaks. To date, she hasn’t been disappointed. “Over the last several of years, my family has been gifted several meal packages from Omaha Steaks. We’ve received impressive corporate gifts complete with Omaha Steaks wine to value assortments after the birth of our last baby,” she says. “All items arrive frozen and nicely packaged with easy-to-follow instructions. Most importantly, from the main courses and sides to the wines and desserts, we’ve never had an Omaha Steaks meal that we didn’t love.”
Serves 16-24
Get ready to really impress your guests, because this affordable Christmas Buffet Box from Pittman & Davis offers plenty of delicious dishes. Choose between a 2-3 pound ham or turkey as the main dish, plus get two King Comice pears, two sweet Fuji apples, one pound of imported Havarti cheese, crave-worthy stout mustard and salted almonds. According to Pittman & Davis, that’s enough to share a slice of everything with 16-24 people. Whip up a quick side salad, slice ripe tomatoes drizzled with olive oil or heat a potato dish and voila—Christmas dinner is served!
Not only can you order Christmas dinner, but you can get some shopping done as well. Pittman & Davis has an extensive selection of holiday food gifts ranging from fresh fruit baskets and sweet treats to a unique charcuterie cottage kit.Gifts start at just $24.99 so you can cover everyone on your list without breaking the bank.
Serves 8
For Christmas dinner catering that’s just as classic as your holiday celebration, secure this gourmet ham dinner. Sliced brown sugar-glazed ham is paired with comforting sides like creamed corn, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and baguettes with garlic butter. It even comes with eight caramel apple tartlets that are divine when heated up and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This feast not only serves as a reminder of why glazed ham is a beloved holiday staple, but it also shows why ordering Christmas dinner is the best way to celebrate the holidays without all the fuss.
If you want to take your holiday spread up a notch, Omaha Steaks has an impressive selection of add ons like green bean casserole, Brussels sprouts with bacon and shallots and steakhouse sides. You can even order some wine, making Omaha Steaks a true one stop shop.
Servings vary based on your selections
If you prefer to create your own holiday feast, then head over to Good Chop. This subscription service offers environmentally friendly, ethically raised and high-quality meat that your guests won’t be able to stop talking about. Professional chef and Taste of Home writer Allison T.S. Robicelli put Good Chop to the test and confirms that you will not be disappointed.
“I can confidently say that Good Chop’s filet mignon was some of the finest I’ve ever tasted,” gushes Allison in her full Good Chop review. She goes on to describer her ribeye steak as “off-the-charts delicious” and her salmon filets as “spectacular.”
When it comes to Christmas dinner, Good Chop offers a wide selection of poultry, meat and seafood. You can stick to classics like a turkey or fully cooked ham.Or you can opt for a Christmas Eve seafood spread with salmon, crab legs and shrimp. Once you’ve selected your main course, add an order of dinner rolls and sides like mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and macaroni and cheese. Top things off with a cheesecake sampler or miniature pecan pies. Check out these meat delivery services for even more savory options.
Serves 12-14
Hosting your big family or expecting extra guests this year? You’ll really wow them when you order Christmas dinner from Cochon Butcher, a New Orleans-based meat seller known for its authentic Cajun flavors and elevated seasonings.
The Cajun Grande Boucherie Feast serves 12 to 14 hungry holiday bellies. It includes two pounds of the brand’s famous Chaurice sausage, three pounds of Boudin in the form of a full dozen links and two pounds of Cajun smoked links. You’ll revel in the additional miracle of a pound of Andouille, two smoked pork chops that weigh roughly a pound each and one Jambalaya-rice-stuffed chicken weighing in at three pounds.
If that’s not enough food for your hungry crew, add one of Cochon Butcher’s charcuterie boxes or an order of chicken and andouille gumbo to your cart.
All you’ll need to do is prepare some veggies on the side (you can order grocery delivery for that) to complete this Christmas dinner miracle.
Serves 10
Who wouldn’t want Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co.’s famous lobster mac and cheese on Christmas? This award-winning casserole feeds 10 people and makes the perfect holiday meal or side dish when you need a little something special to top off Christmas dinner. Pair this mouth-watering pasta with a quick salad for a scrumptious feast. Or, make it a no-fuss Christmas Eve lunch. Just keep in mind that you’ll have to thaw this mac & cheese in your fridge for 24 hours before cooking.
Serves 10-12
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to try a conversation-starting turducken, let Christmas dinner be it. This “Frankenfowl” turducken from Cajun Ed’s is the real deal thanks to a careful layering of de-boned turkey stuffed with boneless duck and chicken. It’s packed in with Cajun cornbread stuffing and seasoned generously to offer some of the boldest holiday food you’ve seen. Or you can opt for a turporken which will really have guests talking! You guessed it. A turporken is a de-boned turkey stuffed with boneless pork and chicken. Each roast comes fully cooked and frozen with dry ice. Plus they ship free right to your door.
Each dish serves 2-4
Plant-based eaters shouldn’t be left out of the cheer that comes from ordering Christmas dinner online. This is why this Williams Sonoma Three Days of Vegetarian Entrées is just the ticket. This vegetarian Christmas dinner comes with three ready-to-eat dishes including lasagna, Zuni stew and polenta that are so full of flavor that even the carnivores at the table will ask for seconds. Speaking of, you’ll want to check out these vegan Christmas dinner ideas too.
Serves 6
When in doubt, lasagna is always a Christmas dinner crowd-pleaser. Put down the TV dinner and order in with Little Italy’s Ferrara Bakery’s homemade lasagna. Complete with focaccia, it serves six hungry guests. Top it off with tiramisu and New York cheesecake for an extra sweet treat.
Servings vary depending on the size you select
If you’re looking for a real showstopper this Christmas, then Snake River Farms’ Wagyu rib roast is it. At $500, this roast is a splurge but hear me out. Snake River Farms raises and sells American Wagyu beef. This breed of cattle is one of the world’s rarest, but also one of the most delicious, hence its hefty price tag. And yes, it is 100% worth it.
“Few things in the world manage to exceed the hype surrounding them, and Wagyu beef and Kurobuta pork are two of them,” says Allison T.S. Robicelli in her Snake River Farms review. “The flavor of Snake River Farms’ meats is otherworldly. You have to taste it to believe it.”
Staff writer Marisa Hillman agrees. “My parents splurged on a Snake River Farms Wagyu roast for Christmas last year and I’ve never tasted anything else like it,” she says. “It melts in your mouth and the flavor is just exquisite. So much so that my husband and I added the cost into our Christmas budget so we can enjoy it again this year.”
If a high end roast isn’t in your budget, Snake River Farms does offer a selection of USDA Choice and Prime beef that is less expensive but still tender and delicious. You’ll also find several premium seafood items as well as fully cooked hams and heirloom turkeys in their holiday centerpiece guide.
Serves 6-8
If your Christmas dinner entree is taken care of, it doesn’t mean you have to cook all the sides yourself. And let’s be honest, the sides are the star of Christmas dinner—or at least they will be with The Goddess and Grocer’s sides sampler. It dresses up the table while feeding six to eight hungry bellies with butternut squash-filled ravioli topped with goat cheese, crispy Brussels sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes with pomegranate molasses and a comforting classic, green bean casserole. Check out these meat delivery services for savory mains as well.
Serves 8-10
Impress your guests with a full roasted turkey and your choice of appetizers, two bestselling sides and one dessert. When you order Christmas dinner catering from Harry & David for eight to 10 guests, you’ll also receive cranberry sauce and gravy. All you need to do is heat, serve and make new treasured memories. It also makes one of the best Christmas gift baskets to send to far-away loved ones.
We tested over a dozen Harry & David products in nearly every category, including evergreen and seasonal items. Our testers evaluated each gift on delivery experience, packaging, quality and taste. We especially liked the wide selection of gift items and the fact that there’s something for every taste and budget. Most importantly, most of the food and drinks we tried were beautifully packaged and tasty.
In our Harry & David review, tester Allison Robicelli notes that while the meat she received was flavorful and cooked up nicely, it was on par with grocery store quality. That said, the convenience of having everything prepared and delivered to your doorstep in time for Christmas makes it worth the cost.
We spoke to Katherine Healy Brown, founder and director of events at Clover Events & Productions. When shopping for Christmas dinner, she recommends ordering fresh food that’s easy to prepare. “Opt for fresh, real food with clear instructions for reheating,” she says.
Most traditional Christmas dinners can be prepped a day or two ahead. Side dishes like casseroles, desserts and sauces often store well, leaving only the main course to cook on Christmas Day. If you’re ordering online, check delivery cutoffs and order at least a week in advance.
Yes! Many grocery stores, meal delivery services and specialty shops ship ready-to-heat Christmas dinners straight to your doorstep. Options range from full turkey feasts to à la carte sides and desserts. We’ve included our favorites in this article.
Absolutely. Several retailers sell frozen Christmas dinners that you can heat and serve. These are great for smaller gatherings, last-minute plans or anyone who wants to skip the stress of cooking from scratch.
Madi Koetting has been contributing her expertise to the home space since 2017, with her work appearing in Better Homes & Gardens, Taste of Home, Reader’s Digest, Family Handyman and Birds and Blooms.
Paul Rankin, Content Updates Editor at Taste of Home, updated and contributed research to this article. Paul is also a product tester, writer and commerce editor at Bob Vila and has written shopping guides since 2021.
Marisa Hillman further updated and contributed research to this article. Marisa is a product tester and staff writer for Taste of Home and has been writing shopping guides since 2017.
