Sassy Mama’s Guide to Christmas Dinner at Home!

There’s nothing quite like sitting around a beautiful table with your family at Christmas, pulling Christmas crackers and cracking jokes as everyone enjoys a gorgeous (and decadent) meal. That said, there’s an awful lot of planning and panicking behind the scenes when you’re the one planning the menu! We’re taking a load off your shoulders this year mama, so you can rest and relax with a glass of bubbly in hand. Check out our guide to a homey Christmas dinner in the 852 below…

 

TAKEAWAY

For a laid back Christmas, order takeaway and enjoy a delicious feast in the comfort of your home made by some of the most talented chefs in Hong Kong!

Flames
Sort out all your Christmas dinner needs with a Christmas Roast Turkey Hamper from Flames. Known for their delicious charcoal-grilled chicken, Flames are pulling out all the stops to ensure you have the tastiest bird on your plate this year. For 10-12 people at $2,180, you can feast on a 6kg charcoal roasted jumbo turkey with gourmet Christmas stuffing, vegetables with rosemary, creamy mashed potatoes, a Christmas dessert, a bottle of chardonnay or cabernet shiraz and more… phew! Now that’s what we call a festive family feast! And if like us, you can’t get enough of the mouth-watering chicken at Flames, they’re also offering a Christmas Roast Chicken Hamper for 8-10 people. Trust us, you won’t regret trying this Sassy Mama approved charcoal-grilled spread… especially as you can order extra sides like buttered corn, green peas and smoked salmon, feta cheese and pine nut salad. One word – yum. 

Sassy Mama Discount: Quote “SassyMama” and receive a 10% discount on your order, through 21 December! 

When: From now until the end of December
Where: 25 Hoi Wan Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, 2563 9928
How much: $2,180 for the Christmas Roast Turkey Hamper (for 10-12 people). $1,780 for the Christmas Roast Chicken Hamper (8-10 people). Both hampers include: gourmet Christmas stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy, smoked salmon and capers, linguini carbonara, vegetables with rosemary, creamy mashed potatoes, a Christmas dessert and a bottle of chardonnay or cabernet shiraz. A la carte options are also available, including turkey, chicken and ham (either roasted or ready to bake). More details here.

Go Gourmet
The pick up menu at Go Gourmet is perfect for a festive meal without the hassle! They offer three different turkeys: Magnolia (cooked with apples, onions and white wine), the traditional roast turkey and a smoked turkey. Yummy glazed ham is also available in various sizes for pork lovers. Finally, order a Christmas pie to feed the family, and maybe keep some leftovers!
When: 15-31 December
Where: Order online for delivery
How much: Prices vary

Beef & Liberty
They may not be serving up traditional whole turkeys, but for kids’ parties, you can’t go amiss with Beef & Liberty’s sliders this holiday season! The delicious gourmet burger eatery will fill up your party table with an appetiser platter, two different salads, French fries, a platter of 10 sliders (you choose the meat) and apple pie for dessert. Opt for the package with two drinks included or simply BYOB. If a lot of friends and family are in town, opt for the Party package serving 10, 20 or 40 people.

When: Throughout December
Where: 23 Wing Fung St, Hong Kong, 2811 3009
How much: $328 per person including two drinks. Party package starts at $3,280.

Invisible Kitchen
For an effortless Christmas this year, order one of Invisible Kitchen’s full-service Christmas packages! A Christmas lunch with roast turkey and stuffing, duck-fat roasted potatoes and vegetable sides will be delivered right to your door ready to heat and eat! No more cooking in the kitchen, mama, it’s time to spend time with your family! To blow your co-workers away, order the office party package for 20+ people including cocktails and drinks, canapé treats, and wait service for 3 hours.
When: Through Christmas
Where: Unit 08, 24th Floor, Honour Industrial Building, 6 Sun Yip Street Siu Sai Wan, Hong Kong, 2711 5788
How much: $2,000 for 6-8 people, $510 per person for party package

Classified
Have the perfect seasonal treat delivered right to your door this Christmas with one of Classified’s bountiful Christmas hampers. Choose between four different hampers with goodies like gingerbread men, penne pasta, mince pies, a bottle of wine, loose tea, truffle peelings… the list goes on! Order The Fir Tree hamper for a little treat, or A Letter From Santa for a delicious feast. The choice is yours, mama!
When: Through 26 December
Where: Order online for delivery
How much: $650-$2,500 plus delivery fee

Relish Kitchen
Choose an appetiser, main course and delicious dessert from the extensive menu at Relish Kitchen, including roast turkey for a classic Christmas and tea-smoked salmon for seafood lovers! The desserts sound so amazing you may want to get more than one: Chocolate, pine nut and fig Christmas pies, blueberry crumble cakes, chocolate salted caramel tarts and more!
When: Through 26 December
Where: Order online for delivery
How much: Prices vary

Bistro Du Vin and Le Port Parfumé
Have an oh-so-French Christmas with Bistro Du Vin and Le Port Parfumé’s home delivery service over the holidays. These two bistros are cooking up a Parisian-inspired holiday menu foie gras terrine, roasted beef wellington, prime quality USDA beef and delicious puff pastries for dessert. Menus are designed for parties of 6 or more, and will arrive at your doorstep fully prepped and with Le Creuset cookery to put the finishing touches on the feast.
When: December
Where: Order by calling 2824 3018 and the meal will be delivered to your home.
How much: Prices vary depending on customised menu.

22°North
Whether you need a turkey or ham for your immediate family or enough food to feed your relatives in town, 22N has festive packages to make this Christmas stress-free and tasty. A turkey dinner set with Christmas stuffing, honey glazed carrots, brussel sprouts with bacon, and of course gravy can be ordered for 8-10 people or 4-6 people. A beautiful honey glazed ham with the works is also available for delivery. Don’t forget to add your favourite side dishes, salads and desserts to your order!

When: Through Christmas
Where: Order by calling 6197 9841 and the meal will be delivered to your home.
How much: Prices vary depending on customised menu.

 

THE HOTELS

Ordering a turkey from one of Hong Kong’s luxury hotels is probably your best bet for getting a good quality bird – and many mamas have tipped us off that these picks are some of the best turkeys about town!

The Mandarin Oriental
Choose between medium and large honey-glazed hams or roast turkeys, and check off the desired sides: stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato mash, you name it! The hotel offers a long list of seasonal favorites to check off including holiday cookies and chocolate almond trees! While you’re at it mamas, add a Christmas cake or pudding to the order for a sweet treat to finish off a delectable meal.

When: Through 26 December
Where: 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2825 4008
How much: $2,088 medium ham/turkey, $2,488 large ham/turkey

Island Shangri-La
Feast at the Christmas table with the Island Shangri-La’s 4 or 6 kg Roast Vermont Turkeys and delicious stuffing to spare. If turkey isn’t what you crave, you can also order lip-smacking honey-glazed ham that goes great with other Christmas sides. Make sure you order something sweet for afterwards: scrumptious pastries, cakes, chocolates, and cookies are included on the order form, and the options are endless. If you really can’t decide, go for a Christmas hamper instead for an array of goodies!
When: Christmas week
Where: Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2820 8551
How much: $680-$980 for turkey, $240 for ham

The Langham Hotel
 The Turkey-to-go menu from The Langham’s Main St. Deli offers different combos for the perfect Christmas dinner! Order the roasted pumpkin soup, a roasted U.S. Tom turkey with the works and choose one of three desserts… the decision won’t be easy! Portions serve 6-10 people or 16-20 people. For a cooking free Christmas remember to book 48 hours in advance, mama!
When: Through 31 December
Where: 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2132 7898
How Much: $1,838 for 6-10 people, $2,488 for 16-20 people

 

SUPERMARKETS

Most of the major supermarkets will be doing special orders for turkeys this season, and you can shop through the aisles for ready-made stuffing mixes, deli cold meats and other essential snacks for your festive feast!

Oliver’s
Treat yourself to the Christmas Extravaganza basket at Oliver’s, with eight different goodies inside, including wine, coffee and chocolate liquors. The seasonal basket is great for the family with an assortment of fruits, blueberry jam, shortbread and Christmas pudding for the kids, and Perrier-jouet, lobster bisque and brandy butter for mama and her hubby! Alternatively, opt for the Frosted Feast presented in an Oliver’s cooler bag serving up smoked salmon, duck breast, parma ham, salami, Angus beef rib eye and more… a full feast without dining out AND it comes with a cooler? We’re in, mamas!
When: December
Where: Oliver’s, Shop 201-205, 2/F Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, 2810 7710
How much: Baskets range in price from $980-$3,880

Great Food Hall
White Chocolate Bars from New Zealand, Vicens Almond Turrons, truffle chocolate chips from France…can that be dinner? Great offers classic Christmas turkeys, cheese platters, and gingerbread cakes along with an assortment of tasty chocolates throughout the month of December, so snap it up before they run out!
When: While stock lasts
Where: Great Food Hall, Basement, Pacific Place, Queensway, 2918 1366
How much: Prices vary

Marks and Spencer
Marks and Spencer is always a foodie paradise, and Christmas is no exception! For quality ingredients and healthy hors d’oeuvres, this specialty store will not disappoint. If you’re not a Marks and Spencer mama yet, you will be after this season! There are stores all over Hong Kong, so don’t worry about having to make a long trip (although the best in our opinion is by the Mid-Levels escalators!).
When: Ongoing
Where: Find the closest store to you here
How much: Prices vary

Park N’ Shop, Wellcome & Marketplace by Jasons
You already know what these guys sell! Stock up on essentials, fresh food, frozen goods, snacks, drinks… this is where you can pick up all your loose bits and ends! Beware the insanely long lines as the holiday gets closer! Plan your grocery shopping early to miss the fights over the last turkey.
When: Ongoing
Where: See all Park N’ Shop locations here, Wellcome locations here and Marketplace locations here
How much: Prices vary

 

ONLINE DELIVERY

Check out these HK-based websites for the convenience of ordering your bird with just a few clicks!

Meatmarket
Select your Christmas dinner from a selection of chilled organic Australian turkeys, ranging from 1-5kg ($381-1,590) for any family size! A huge selection of hams, from .6 kg to 8 kg ($226-2,976) is also available. If goose, rabbit or duck is what your heart desires, Meatmarket has that on order too. If it’s your first order, quote MEATROOKIE at checkout to get 10% off your purchase. Order online or call 8135 1394.

Farmer’s Kitchen
Get ready for fresh, 100% Grass Fed Australian beef and lamb delivered right to your door. Order premium rib eye, T-bone and rack of lamb from Farmer’s Kitchen. It gets better because the delivery is free for orders over $3,380! Simply order the meat online before noon and receive your order the next day. It will arrive chilled, not frozen, and waiting to be cooked up and devoured!

Porterhouse
Famous for delivering top quality meat direct to your doorstep, Porterhouse offers a “Heritage” Free Range and Organic Turkey based off how many leftovers you want that comes in four different weight options. You can also pick up your wine here, plus some juicy sausages and gourmet bacon to whip up some delicious pigs-in-blankets! 

CheeseBoard
If your guests are anything like us mamas at Sassy HQ, they’ll be looking for something to nom on before the main meal! Start your party off on the right foot with newly launched CheeseBoard’s bountiful platters. The high quality cheese and cold cuts are delivered right to your doorstep! The company delivers cheese ($82 per person) from around the world with fresh bread, grapes, crackers and dried fruit to compliment.

Tai Tai Pie Pies
If you think it’s just not Christmas without a delicious pie for dessert, Tai Tai Pie Pies has the answer. Choose from a large array of pies and quiches like coconut cheesecake, asparagus cheddar quiche, and spicy sausage and spinach cheesy pie. You may skip the turkey altogether and choose a yummy meat pie for the main course! Use the code “CHRISTMAS” at checkout to receive 10% off a large pie or quiche through 15 December!

Homegrown Foods
Get all the essential groceries for the big day delivered to you with the click of a button! Homegrown Foods has Kobe beef, fruit puree, pastas, seasoning and spreads to make a delicious Christmas meal. Add a few bottles of French wine to your cart and maybe some chocolates for dessert. Remember to place your order 3 days in advance!

South Stream Seafoods
Pick from various sizes of organic Prairie Turkey and Eberly Turkey, raised free-range in Pennsylvanian family farms (10-22 lbs, $800-1,527). Aust duck, smoked salmon and hams are also available to order if you’re craving something other than turkey to star as the centerpiece of your table. Pick up some speciality spicy sausages, New Zealand smoked chicken and organic cuts of beef, lamb and pork as additional dishes for your Christmas feast! 

Winebeast 
Choose from over 400 different fabulous wines at Winebeast, and take advantage of the boutique store’s offer for 15% off the Rhone Valley wines and Champagne through 31 December! We recommend the Champagne Jacques Lassaigne “Brut Reserve” Blanc de Blancs, for a festive champagne with subtle aromas of spice and hints of citrus. The offer is valid in store and online, you don’t even have to leave your house to get bubbles this year, mama!

 

SWEET INDULGENCES

‘Tis the season… to indulge! Now’s the time to embrace the holidays and the plentiful sweets, chocolates and cookies that come along with it. Here are a few Sassy Mama faves to pick up delicious desserts!

Mandarin Cake Shop
If you don’t trust yourself with an entire hamper full of sweets in your home, shop for pies, Christmas cookies or pralines instead! Our personal favourites are the truffle assortment, pecan pie and cinnamon chocolate coated hazelnut snowman… it is Christmas yet!?
When: December
Where: 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong 2825 4008
How much: Prices vary. Hampers: $1,798-19,998

Conrad Cake Shop
A range of homemade delectable delicacies are on offer at the Conrad Cake Shop, like the traditional Christmas pudding and a rich chocolate cake! The highlight has to be the colourful 3D Christmas Train Cake – essentially an edible, moving toy that kids are sure to love. Even better, it comes in a super chocolate-y version too! We’re licking our lips already.
When: December
Where: Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2521 3838
How much: Prices vary

Piece of Cake
With delicious chocolate chip cookies, banoffee pie, salted caramel brownies, six layer chocolate cakes and cake pops, Piece of Cake offers delectable desserts that never disappoint! Order reindeer and snowman cake pops for a festive treat after the main meal. Your kids will love to play with the pops while everyone indulges their sweet tooth.
When: December
Where: Order online here! Allow for a 7-day lead time for cake pops, 3 days for other treats.
How much: Prices vary

SIFT
We all know that the most important part of Christmas (besides family of course) is the Christmas cookies! Treat a friend, or yourself, to a Christmas cookie tin box from Sift with an assortment of eight types of scrumptious cookies inside. Get festive with the Sapin de Noel: tiers of dark chocolate and orange ganache on a crunchy chocolate biscuit. Craving something a little more cake-y? Let’s be honest, there’s no better dessert than a Sift cupcake! Order a Snowflake Box of four decorated cupcakes to put under the tree. The hard part is not eating them on the way home! Check out the dessert bar in Central, or one of the four patisseries around Hong Kong.
When: December
Where: Find all locations here.
How much: Assorted cookie tin for $258, $48 a piece for Sapins, $238 for Snowflake cupcake box