This year, enjoy bringing everyone together and leave the meal preparation to us. Explore our holiday menus and speak with our team to find the right fit for your Christmas table.
Catered Christmas Dinner: How to Get Your Home Ready
29•10•2026
Ordering Christmas dinner from a caterer lets you enjoy hosting without spending Christmas Eve in the kitchen. A few simple preparations will help everything run smoothly: choosing the right menu, checking what’s included, making room in the fridge and oven, and planning how to serve your meal. Here’s what our team recommends, step by step.
Which Christmas Menu Is Right for Your Gathering?
The right menu depends as much on how you want to host as on what you’d like to serve. Start by picturing your evening: everyone gathered around the table, guests helping themselves at their own pace, or a lively party where people mingle freely.
Our holiday menus offer four options:
- Dinners and banquets: Ideal for a sit-down Christmas dinner, with everyone enjoying each course together.
- Tradition hot and cold buffet: A great choice for larger groups and varied tastes. Guests build their own plates from a selection of dishes.
- Cocktail dinner: Perfect for a lively evening with friends or extended family, with plenty of bite-sized dishes to enjoy as conversations flow.
- À la carte dishes: For hosts who love making their signature dish. You keep your traditions; we round out the menu.
Vegetarian Options for Your Guests
- Dinners and banquets: Ideal for a sit-down Christmas dinner, with everyone enjoying each course together.
- Tradition hot and cold buffet: A great choice for larger groups and varied tastes. Guests build their own plates from a selection of dishes.
- Cocktail dinner: Perfect for a lively evening with friends or extended family, with plenty of bite-sized dishes to enjoy as conversations flow.
- À la carte dishes: For hosts who love making their signature dish. You keep your traditions; we round out the menu.
Vegetarian Options for Your Guests
Our holiday menu includes vegetarian options. When ordering, let us know about your guests’ dietary preferences and restrictions so our team can help you choose the right dishes.
Rhubarbe Yule Logs on Our Holiday Menu
This year, we’re partnering with Rhubarbe to make your meal a treat from start to finish. Our holiday menu features two Yule logs to choose from. Save room for dessert—anyone with a sweet tooth will be glad they did!
What’s Included in a Catered Christmas Menu?
What’s included depends on the menu and format you choose. To avoid surprises, ask these five questions before confirming your order:
- Are starters, side dishes and desserts all included?
- What containers will the food come in, and are they oven-safe?
- Will you need your own serving dishes or utensils?
- What needs to be done before serving: reheating, plating or adding sauces?
- Are tableware, equipment or serving staff included in your booking?
A little clarification now means you won’t discover a missing pair of salad tongs or gravy boat just as everyone sits down.
How Should You Prepare Your Kitchen Before Your Meal Arrives?
Make room in the fridge. Cold dishes and dishes to be reheated later should be refrigerated as soon as they arrive. Clear a shelf or two the day before.
Check your oven space. Serving several hot dishes at once takes a little coordination, especially if appetizers are already in the oven. Read the reheating instructions when your order arrives so you can plan what goes in first. Would you prefer to have them ahead of time? Our team can email them to you on request.
Clear some counter space. A free work surface makes finishing and plating your dishes much easier.
A tip from our team
Sort your dishes into three groups: serve cold, reheat, and save for dessert. Then follow the instructions provided with your order for storage, containers and reheating.
What Will You Need to Present and Serve the Meal?
Setting the table before your guests arrive gives you more time to welcome them. Lay out your serving essentials, too: large spoons, tongs, trivets, a carving knife and dessert plates.
For a sit-down dinner: Decide whether you’ll place shared dishes in the centre of the table or plate each course in the kitchen. This simple choice helps you select the right serving dishes and leave enough room for your decorations. Remember to set aside separate plates and cutlery for each course: starter, main and dessert. It’s an easy detail to overlook, but it makes serving so much smoother!
For a buffet: Choose an accessible spot with enough room for guests to move around comfortably. Place plates at the start of the buffet and leave a separate space for lids and empty containers.
For a cocktail dinner: Arrange bites on several platters in a few different spots so there’s always something delicious within reach.
How Should You Plan the Evening?
Start with the time you’d like to serve dinner, then work backwards using the instructions provided. Here’s a sample schedule:
- The day before: Make room in the fridge and set out your serving dishes and utensils.
- When your meal arrives: Check your order and promptly refrigerate any perishable dishes. Follow the storage instructions provided for bread and puff pastry items, including any that can be kept at room temperature to preserve their texture.
- In the afternoon: Set the table, prepare drinks and arrange the buffet area, if needed.
- Before guests arrive: Get your appetizer platters ready, keep cold dishes refrigerated until needed, and preheat the oven according to your reheating schedule.
- At serving time: Finish reheating hot dishes according to the instructions, plate and serve.
The idea is to leave as little as possible to the last minute. That way, you can focus on the people around you, the conversations that linger and the children asking for dessert a little too early.
When Should You Order Christmas Dinner?
As early as possible, once you know your date and approximate guest count. Booking early gives you the best chance of securing your preferred date and menu. When you reserve, we’ll let you know the deadline for adjusting the number of portions.
When Should You Order Christmas Dinner?
As early as possible, once you know your date and approximate guest count. Booking early gives you the best chance of securing your preferred date and menu. When you reserve, we’ll let you know the deadline for adjusting the number of portions.
Your Christmas Catering Questions
Everything you need to know to order your Christmas meal and host with peace of mind.
Does Everything Need to Be Reheated Before Serving?
No. Some dishes are served cold, while others need reheating. The instructions included with your order explain which dishes to reheat, how to do it and how long they need.
Can You Order Just Part of the Meal?
Yes. Our à la carte dishes let you leave the starter, main course or dessert to us while you prepare the rest yourself.
How Many Portions Should You Order?
That depends on the type of gathering and your guests’ appetites. Our team can help you confirm quantities when you order.
What If a Guest Has an Allergy or Dietary Restriction?
Let us know before confirming your order. Our team will explain the available options and any limitations for the dishes you’re considering.
Do You Offer Delivery?
Yes! We deliver across the Island of Montréal and to surrounding areas, with delivery fees starting at $50. Pickup is also available.
Please note that Thursday, December 24 will be pickup only, with no deliveries available that day.
Delivery schedules vary during the holidays. Speak with our team when booking, and we’ll help you choose the best option.
Enjoy Hosting Christmas with Peace of Mind
So put out your best outfit and decant the wine. We’ll take care of the rest.
Explore our Christmas menus and order your holiday meal