What makes a great Christmas menu
A good Christmas menu tells a progression: a starter that opens the appetite, a celebration main that lands, a soft and controlled finish. The chef works peak December produce, measures the richness so the table lasts through to dessert, and builds each course around your guests rather than a fixed carte.
Festive starters
Seared scallops, house foie gras with its chutney, chef-smoked salmon, a velvety truffled Jerusalem artichoke soup: Christmas starters set the tone. They should be elegant and precise, without saturating the palate before the main.
The main course
Roast celebration poultry with its seasonal garnish, game in sauce, a noble fish in a herb crust, or a vegetarian centrepiece built with the same ambition: the Christmas main is the heart of the meal. The chef masters the cooking and plates it like a restaurant, right in your own kitchen.
Cheese and dessert
A board of aged cheeses, then a festive dessert: a reinvented Yule log, a plated dessert around winter citrus or chocolate. The final touch is light and striking, closing the meal without weighing it down.
A menu built around your guests
The best Christmas menu is the one that accounts for your table: allergies, what the children enjoy, vegetarian guests, alcohol-free courses. At Prémices the menu is composed entirely bespoke and validated with you before the evening.
A full Christmas menu, as an example
Frequently asked questions
Who builds the Christmas menu?
The chef, with you. They propose an outline from seasonal produce and your preferences, then refine it to a finished menu. It is unique to your table.
What produce is in season in December?
Scallops, truffle, game, winter citrus, squashes, celebration poultry: the chef composes with the best of the season for a balanced, flavourful menu.
Can the Christmas menu be vegetarian?
Yes, entirely. The chef builds a vegetarian celebration menu as worked as the classic version, or adapts certain courses only.
Does the chef make the Yule log or dessert?
Yes, dessert is part of the menu: a reinvented Yule log or a plated dessert, as you prefer.
How do I have this menu cooked at home?
By booking a private chef for Christmas: they cook the menu in your kitchen, serve it and clean up.
Want this menu, or your own, served at home on Christmas Day? Book a private chef for Christmas or plan your evening.