As the holidays near, I know I’ll have to step up and make Christmas dinner this year (traditionally, we have it at my parents place with everyone there, but most likely not possible this year). Thank goodness for all the accessible and easy to prepare meal kits that our favourite restaurants around town have put together. Not only does it make the holidays super relaxing by cutting the time prepping, shopping, chopping and all – you’re supporting local businesses in the process.

Here are some great ready to eat or ready to make meals:

Juke Turducken Feast Packages
Available Dec 22-24
$179 + tax
Feeds: 4
Includes: A full turducken, scalloped potatoes, leek and sausage stuffing, brussel sprouts with bacon jam, roasted squash and carrots with pumpkin-seed dukkah, jalapeno cornbread with honey thyme whipped schmaltz, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy.
Where to order:  jukefriedchicken.com/holiday-turducken

Hawksworth at Home
Available: Now till the new year, Turkey To Go from Dec 21-26
Price: Starts at $400
Feeds: 6
Includes: choice of Porchetta ($400- with chestnut, roasted apple, celery, pork jus) or Ribeye ($568 – brussel sprouts, sauteed mushroom, pickled cranberry, red wine jus), Kale & Quinoa Salad (with roasted squash and a champagne vinaigrette) and Dark Chocolate Fondant (with burned orange compote and hazelnut)
Sablefish and Eggplant Parmigiana are available as add ons.

Turkey To Go: $440 – Turkey Roulade, traditional stuffing, pomme puree, brussel sprouts with a spicy maple glaze, roasted squash, buttermilk and chive biscuits, gravy, cranberry sauce, with a kale salad and dark chocolate fondant.

Where to order: https://hawksworthrestaurant.com/hawksworth-catering/hawksworth-at-home/

Nuba Seasonal Meal Kits
Available: Now through Dec 31
Price: $54-$145
Feeds: 12-20
Includes: There are 4 different meal kits:
Vegan Meal Kit $54 plus tax – 3 lbs vegan stew, 3 lbs Mjadra (lentil stew), 1 litre red lentil soup, 16 falafels, 6 pitas, hummus, hot sauce, tahini
Lamb Meal Kit $79 plus tax – 1 lb lamb merguez meatballs, 3 lbs vegan stew, 3 lbs Mjadra (lentil stew), 1 litre red lentil soup, salad (pear, feta, dates, spinach, arugula, balsamic-date dressing), 6 pitas, 12 oz raw organic brown rice, hummus, hot sauce, tahini, tzatziki,olives, feta
Chicken Meal Kit $89 plus tax- 1 lb chicken shawarma, 3 lbs vegan stew, 3 lbs Mjadra (lentil stew), 1 litre red lentil soup, salad (pear, feta, dates, spinach, arugula, balsamic-date dressing), 6 pitas, 12 oz raw organic brown rice, hummus, hot sauce, tahini, garlic sauce,olives, feta
Mixed Meal Kit  $145 plus tax –  1 lb chicken shawarma, 1 lb lamb merguez meatballs, 3 lbs vegan stew, 3 lbs Mjadra (lentil stew), 1 litre red lentil soup, 16 falafel, 12 pitas, 2 lbs raw organic brown rice, salad (pear, feta, dates, spinach, arugula, balsamic-date dressing), hummus, hot sauce, tahini, tzatziki, garlic sauce, olives, feta

Where to order: https://www.nuba.ca/

Homer Street Cafe Take Out Christmas Dinners
Available: Orders begin Tuesday, December 1 – Available Dec 22-23
Price: $85
Feeds: 2
Includes: Butternut Squash Veloute, Sage Roasted Hayter’s Farm Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Traditional Stuffing, Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Honey Glazed Carrots, Country Style Giblet Gravy and Classic Shortbread and Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies.
Where to order:  Homer for the Holidays and Wine Package orders may be secured by contacting the restaurant directly (604-428-4299) or via Tock, starting December 1, 2020.

Heritage Asian Eatery Holiday Feast Kits
Available: Orders begin Tuesday, December 1 – require 24 hour pre-order for pick up.
Price: $69 + tax (2-4), $139 + tax (4-6)
Feeds: 2-6
Includes:
Feast for Two to Four: Heritage Chicken, BBQ Pork, Truffle Siu Mai, Crystal Scallop and Pea Tip Dumplings, Eggplant, Gai Lan, Black Sesame Balls, Ginger Scallion Sauce

Feast for Four to Six: Heritage Chicken, BBQ Pork, Truffle Siu Mai, Crystal Scallop and Pea Tip Dumplings, Eggplant, Gai Lan, Black Sesame Balls, Radish Cake with XO Sauce, Rice, Ginger Scallion Sauce
Where to order: Available for pickup at Heritage’s Broadway location (382 West Broadway) and for limited delivery with 24-hour advanced notice at eatheritage.ca/online-ordering or by calling the restaurant at 604-559-6058. Guests are also able to add extra dim-sum dishes for an additional charge.

Notch 8 @ The Hotel Vancouver
Available: Orders at least 2 days prior – available Dec 18-25, but they also have New Year’s Eve To Go options too Dec 30-31
Price: $85-$300
Feeds: 4-6
Includes:
Prime Rib To-Go ($300): Yorkshire Pudding , Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta, Honey Thyme, Glazed Carrots , Brown Butter Yukon Golden Mashed Potatoes, Horseradish | Dijon Mustard, Jus , Artisan Roll | Creamery Butter , Almond Cherry Clafouti

Pick Up Dates: December 18 – 25, 2020
Pick up Times: Between 10am and 4pm

Turkey To-Go ($230): Free Range Turkey Breast and Boneless Thigh, Chestnut and Sausage Bread Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta , Honey Thyme Glazed Carrots, Brown Butter Yukon Golden Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Relish , Pan Gravy, Almond Cherry Clafouti
Pick Up Dates: December 18 – 25, 2020
Pick up Times: Between 10am and 4pm

Christmas Ham To-Go ($199): Christmas Ham, Yorkshire Pudding , Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta , Honey Thyme Glazed Carrots , Brown Butter Yukon Golden Mashed Potatoes, Apple Compote| Dijon Mustard , Jus , Artisan Roll | Creamery Butter , Almond Cherry Clafouti
Pick Up Dates: December 18 – 25, 2020
Pick up Times: Between 10am and 4pm

New Year’s Eve Canape Kit ($149): Deviled Eggs – Whipped Egg Yolk, Chive, Smoked Paprika, 12gr Northern Divine Caviar – Blinis, Crème Fraiche , Lobster Profiterole – Butter, Malden Salt, Roasted Dates – Blue Cheese, Roasted Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus- Garlic Aioli , Smoked Duck – Pickle Blueberry Compote, Crostini , Spanakopita – Hummus
Pick Up Dates:
December 30 from 10am and 5pm
December 31 from 10am and 3pm

NYE Grazing Board ($85): Charcuterie, French Baguette, Grainy Mustard, Pickled Vegetable, Artisanal Cheeses, Rain Coast Crisps, Fruits, Grapes, Apple, Pear, Dried Fruits
Pick Up Dates:
December 30 from 10am and 5pm
December 31 from 10am and 3pm

Where to order: https://www.notch8-dining.com/store/catering/

The Lobby Lounge and RawBar at Pacific Rim Holiday Takeaway Dinner Experience
Available: Orders live now, for December 24-25.
Price: $395 Beef Wellington, $365 Fennel Citrus Crusted Herb Salmon
Feeds: 4-6
Includes: Butter roasted fingerling potatoes, Maple roasted root vegetables and Herb garlic bread as well as dessert. Add ons including Holiday spiced butternut squash soup, Truffle mac and cheese, Shrimp cocktail an an Artisanal charcuterie and Farmhouse cheese platter.
Where to order: https://www.exploretock.com/lobbyloungerawbar/

Globe @ YVR at Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Available: Orders live, dates vary see below.
Price: $39-$399
Feeds: 2-10
Includes:

Christmas Turkey to Go ($399): Fresh baked dinner rolls, creamery butter, Fraser Valley slow roasted turkey, sage infused gravy, local cranberry relish, local harvest Yukon Gold whipped potatoes, Maple bacon brussels sprouts, Orange Essence, traditional stuffing, traditional pumpkin pie (or old fashioned pecan pie) – Order by Dec 21 for pick up Dec 24 or 25, feeds 8-10.

Christmas Dinner for 2 ($99): Fresh baked dinner rolls, creamery butter, Fraser Valley slow roasted turkey or braised beef or seasonal vegetable pie, Sage infused gravy, Cranberry relish, local harvest Yukon Gold whipped potatoes, Maple bacon brussel sprouts, Orange Essence, Traditional Stuffing, traditional pumpkin pie (or old fashioned pecan pie) – pick up Dec 24 or 25.

Festive Afternoon Tea ($38): – sandwiches: Truffle Egg Salad – cured egg | french crêpe, Cucumber – triple cream | caviar | whole wheat, Smoked Salmon – miso cream cheese | scallion, Coronation Chicken – fruit mostarda | focaccia, – scones: Butter Scone, Cranberry Scone, fruit preserves, clotted cream, sweet treats: Festive Macarons, Fruit Cake, Walnut Butterscotch Tart, Apple-Cinnamon Crumble, Peppermint Meringue, Gingerbread. Available Nov 27-Dec 31

Where to order: https://www.fairmont.com/vancouver-airport-richmond/activities/holidays-at-home/

Potluck Hawker Eatery: Crab Dinners and Bentos

Available: Now
Price: Varies, see below

Crab Feast Series – $150
Feeds: 2-4
Includes: Caramelized brussel sprouts, winter vegetable “gado gado”, seafood nasi goreng, Potluck’s signature char kway teow.
Available: Take out at 5pm each day. Pre order on the website
Dec 7-8 Salted Egg Yolk Butter
Dec 12-13 Creamy White Pepper & Uni
Dec 19-20 – Chili Crab

Potluck Surf and Turf Feast with Singaporean Black Pepper and Whole Fried Coconut Chicken  – $200
Feeds: 4-6
Available: Pre-order for pick-up on December 24
More Info: https://www.potluckyvr.ca/

El Santo Family Feasts
Available: For ordering until Dec 14
Price: $175
Feeds: 4
Includes: Turkey Galantine  – Achiote rubbed turkey galantine topped with annatto seed infused turkey gravy, salad greens, drizzled with ancho honey balsamic vinaigrette, house made chips and salsa, fried Brussel sprouts with gremolata and pumpkin seed hummus, creamy mushroom risotto, crispy potato pave and golden churros with a dulce de leche.

Available for order until Dec 14 through orders@elsanto.ca or by phone at 604-727-8176. Pick up will be available on December 23 and 24 from 12pm to 3:30pm.

Glowbal Restaurant Christmas Eve Dinner and Brunch Buffet

Festive Brunch Buffet
Price: $240
Serves: 4-6
Available: Pick up Sun Dec 13, must be purchased online before December 12.
Includes: Salads, breakfast dishes, gourmet meat and seafood and pastries including smoked wild salmon with potato rosti, Dijon and herb-rubbed USDA striploin, prawn cocktails, an open-faced ham and mushroom omelette, Christmas butter tarts, chocolate Yule log, assorted macarons and more.

Christmas Eve Dinner
Price: $350
Serves: 4-6.
Available: Pick up December 24. Pre-orders must be placed by Dec 22.
Includes: Buffet style meal includes roasted butternut squash soup, wedge salad, slow-roasted half turkey, herb-crusted striploin, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable sides, and a sweet selection of desserts (truffles, macarons, Yule log, cheesecake pops).
Order: https://www.glowbalgroup.com/glowbal/#festive-packages

Miku and Minami Holiday Bentos

Miku Holiday Bento Box
Price: $130
Serves: 2
Includes: Zensai Bento: sashimi, crab claw, unagi sunamono with ikura, miso-cured duck breast, prawn cocktails, komochi konbu
Shusai Bento: AAA filet mignon, Atlantic lobster tail, grilled tako, roasted market vegetables
Signature Sushi Bento: Aburi Salmon and Ebi Oshi, Red Wave Roll, Mikue Roll, hotate nigiri, toro nigiri, tai nigiri
Dessert Bento: ginger cardamom cheesecake with mandarin foam, ginger vanilla namelaka, cherry gel, candied orange, crispy pearls
Order/Menu Here: https://mikurestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Miku-Holiday-Bento-2020_GC2020F.pdf

Minami Holiday Bento Box
Price: $250
Serves: 4-6
Includes: Carpaccio Tier – Aburi beef carpaccio
Holiday Zensai Tier – ebi fritters, chicken nanban, seasonal goma-ae and Aburi tako
Land Entree Tier – AAA butler steak and chicken ballotine, obie brazier with roast market vegetables
Aburi Oshi and Roll Tier – Aburi Salmon, Ebi, Saba Oshi, Red Wave roll, Champagne roll
Winter Desserts Tier – Green Tea Opera, Black Sesame Mochi Mousse, Passionfruit Banana Tart, Manjari Pot de Creme
Order/Menu Here: https://minamirestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Minami-Holiday-Shokai-2020_GC.pdf

Railtown Catering’s Turkey To Go

Available: Pick up and delivery Dec 23-26. Orders must be placed by Dec 16. Hot Pick Up service available for an additional $50/package.
Serves: 5-10
Includes: Sage-roasted pre-sliced turkey, dried apricot chestnut and brioche bread stuffing, traditional giblet gravy, wild flower honey and ginger infused cranberry sauce, mesclun greens, candied walnuts, citrus segments, sherry vinaigrette, maple galzed sweet potatoes, mashed yukon gold potatoes, buttered carrots, brussel sprouts with toasted almonds, house made dinner rolls and foccaccia bread, sweet butter, pecan pie with chantilly cream

Price: 16lb turkey feeds 8-10 for $349
Half package that feeds up to 5 for $249

Orders may be placed online or calling 604-568-8811: https://railtowncatering.ca/turkey-to-go-packages/

Havana Holiday Meal Kits
Serves: 2
Price: $60, partial proceeds will be donated to the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre
Includes: Lechon Asado (roast pork) – mojo criollo marinated pork belly, crispy cracklin, mashed boniato sweet potato and kennebec mash, caramelized onion and confit garlic, Arroz amarillo – saffron, bell peppers, green peas, Guiso de Berenjena – eggplant tomato stew with bell peppers, cumin, coriander, cilantro and Pumpkin Flan.
More Info: https://www.havanavancouver.com/

Boulevard Christmas Dinner To Go
Available: Dec 23-25 for pick up between 11-5pm. Orders must be received Dec 16.
Price: Varies, see below. For an additional $50, the package can be heated for pick up.

Includes:

Turkey
Boulevard corn bread, spiced butternut squash soup, brined and sage roasted turkey breast, slow roasted legs, Madeira scented giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, brioche, apples chestnut and thyme stufing, whipped Yukon gold potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, honey glazed carrots, Black Forest cake

Prime Rib
Boulevard corn bread, spiced butternut squash soup, Canadian Prime boneless prime rib roast for 4, Madeira jus, whipped Yukon gold potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, honey glazed carrots, Yorkshire pudding, Black Forest cake

Price:

Turkey 4-5 $218
Turkey 8-10 $375
Prime Rib 4 – $275

More Info: https://www.exploretock.com/boulevard/

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Gourmet Take-Home Dinner
Price: $45/$55 per person
Available: Dec 23-24
Includes: Rosemary Citrus Brined Turkey (thyme and shallot gravy and housemade lemon cranberry sauce) or Sous-Vide Roast Beef (rosemary garlic jus and horseradish)
Kale, cranberry and butternut squash salad, garlic herbed mash potatoes, green beans almandine, brown butter carrots and parsnips, honey roasted beets, chestnut, oninon and olive stuffing and your choice of one of these desserts: caramelized apple pie, sticky toffee pudding with vanilla sauce, dark chocolate layer cake

Order online picachef.com

Cafe Medina Festive Brunch Kit
Available: December 23 and 24.
Price: $125 (for two) or $175 (for four) plus tax

Includes:

choice of one: Fricassée (eggs, braised short ribs, roasted potatoes, caramelized onions, smoked cheddar, arugula), Cassoulet (eggs, Medina bacon, Andouille sausage, Saucisson de Paris, white beans, red wine, Roma tomatoes), Fricassée Champignon (eggs, crimini & blue oyster mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, roasted potatoes, mushroom demi glace, Chèvre, arugula)

Focaccia
6 Pack of Waffles
Salted Caramel Topping
8 oz. Lavender Syrup

340g bag of 49th Parallel Old School Espresso (Whole Bean)
Mimosa Kit – (500 mL of Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, 750 mL bottle of Chandon California Brut)
Medina Matchbox
Available: Pre-order until Monday, December 21 at medinacafe.com. The Festive Brunch Kits are available for pickup at the restaurant on December 23 and 24 between noon and 5 p.m. or limited delivery within a 15-km radius for an additional $10 fee. All package modification requests will be respectfully declined.

Am I missing your restaurants holiday dinner specials? Please get in touch and I will add to the list! dee [at] gastrofork.ca 

Last Updated: December 2, 2020.