Ready Christmas meals in Malaysia
If it isn’t the festive decorations and events that marks a jolly December, it’s dinner feasts with our loved ones at year-end gatherings that we look forward to at this time of year. But let’s face it – not all of us can whip up delectable dishes to impress guests at the dining table.
Fortunately, there are ready Christmas meals that you can order to make gatherings a fuss-free event – whether you’re a host or guest. Here are 5 places in the Klang Valley with festive meals that require little to no prep time.
1. Table & Apron – ready meals for smaller groups
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If you’re having an intimate gathering this year, Table & Apron has Christmas meals that feed up to 3 pax. Their Noel’s Lamb (RM118), for starters, comprises ready-to-eat hearty dishes such as smoked salmon pâté, lamb shoulder stew and salad perfect for 2-3 pax.
While these meal sets are filling enough for groups, you can also add on dishes such as their Roast Chicken With Porcini Butter (RM130) or Porchetta with Apple Jam (RM180). Simply place an order online, and pick up your meal during their takeaway times.Â
Desserts and side dishes, such as Apple Crumble Pie (RM79) and Mushroom Chicken Pie (RM32), are other add-on dishes to expand your dinner spread.
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Alternatively, you could plan well ahead of your gathering and order the ready-to-cook Glazed Ham Shoulder (RM135) – which is marinated for five days in a fragrant brine with fennel seeds and thyme. This feeds up to six individuals, and only needs to be roasted for 15 minutes in the oven before serving.
Availability: Now till 2nd January 2022
Pick-up times: 11AM-12.30PM and 5PM-6.30PM
Address: 23 Jalan SS20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Tue – Sun 11AM-3PM & 5PM-9.30PM (Closed Mondays)
Telephone: 03-7733 4000 | 018-3235 146 (WhatsApp)
Table & Apron website | Facebook
2. Village Grocer – 13 butcher cuts for festive spreads
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Year-end gatherings are a time to indulge in roasted meat without guilt, as it’s all part of the celebrations. For a wide selection of meats, check out Village Grocer’s Christmas Butchery which features a menu of lamb, sausages, steaks and more.
Show off your cooking chops with available options – from Australia Chilled Grass Fed Striplion Roast (RM135.90/kg) and Chilled Bone In Lamb Leg Roast (RM98.99/kg), to Marinated Whole Chicken (RM12.99/kg) and Marinated Chicken Wings (RM21.99/kg).
You can check out their full Christmas Butchery menu here – but do note that you’ll have to place an order three days in advance before pick-up.Â
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If you’re ordering in a crunch, opt for their ready meals that feed up to 10 individuals, with a roasted turkey or chicken included.
For larger groups, their Memorable & Lavish Christmas Feast (RM590) is a sumptuous set that feeds up to 10. It consists of mains such as Herb Roasted Turkey (RM439) and Christmas Eve Lasagna (RM49), and English Fruit Cake (RM49) and festive Gingerbread Cookies for desserts.
You can also get the above dishes a la carte, or add on six other options of sides such as Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms (RM45) or Brussel Sprouts with Caramelized Walnut (RM29).
To order from Village Grocer, you’ll need to fill up this form five days prior to your preferred pick-up date.
Availability: Now till 23rd December 2021
Find your nearest Village Grocer branch here.Â
3. Cold Storage – 11 different sides from RM12
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Side dishes make up a big part of festive feasts during the holidays. From hearty pies to pastas and salads, Cold Storage has a selection of 11 add-ons that’ll please all those who appreciate side dishes as much as they do the star Christmas turkey.Â
Find pastas such as Spinach Bake Pasta (RM25), Mac & Cheese (RM25) and Chicken Lasagna (RM25), to mouthwatering sides including Creamy Beef Pie (RM50/6 pcs) and Braised Ribs Set (RM220) that come with three braised rib slabs and roasted root vegetables. For healthier options, there are also salads to order – Caesar Salad (RM12) or Edamame & Kani Salad (RM12).
These dishes can be ordered alongside Cold Storage’s Christmas party sets, with choices of roasted turkey (RM480) – served with seven sides, cranberry sauce and gravy – or chicken (RM240) – with five sides and gravy – as the highlight.
Orders can be placed five days in advance and collected at these seven Cold Storage and Mercato locations in the Klang Valley:
- Alamanda Putrajaya
- Great Eastern Mall
- KLCC
- Pavilion KL
- Solaris Mont Kiara
- Sri Hartamas
- Sunway Putra MallÂ
Availability: Now till 21st December 2021 (final order date)Â
4. The Butcher’s Table – nine different types of meats for mains
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Pack your dining table with a variety of ready meat dishes available for preorder from The Butcher’s Table. This established restaurant in Bangsar which specialises in roasted meats has nine different types of meat main that feed up to 10 in a group.
They offer Christmas classics such as 4-5kg Roast US Turkey (RM418) – served with a rich cranberry and red wine sauce, and stuffing options of pork chestnut or pork bacon – and the 1KG Honey Baked Ham (RM98).
Honey Baked Ham
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Other meat dishes to crown your Christmas dinner spread includes the 1KG Crispy English Roast Pork (RM138)Â – crackling shoulder loin topped with a sweet in-house apple sauce – or 2KG+- Smoked Gammon Ham (RM150), a boneless smoked ham recommended for grazing tables.
Or order the above in sets for several options of meat dishes to fill your dining table. The Ho-Ho-Ho! Christmas Family Set (RM718) has Roast US Turkey and Gammon Ham to feed 8-10 pax, while the Fa-La-La Christmas Family Set (RM438)Â has Smoked Whole Chicken, Honey Baked Ham and English Roast Pork for 4-6 pax.
Place an order online here.Â
Availability: Now till 31st December 2021
The Butcher’s Table @ Sri Hartamas
Address: 11, Jalan Sri Hartamas 7, Taman Sri Hartamas 50480 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL
Opening hours: Mon – Thu 11AM-10PM | Fri – Sun 8.30AM-3PM & 6PM-10PM
Telephone: 03-6211 9880 | 014-7236 324
The Butcher’s Table @ SS2
Address: 26, Jalan SS 2/103, SS 2 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Mon – Thu 11AM-3PM & 6PM-10pm | Fri – Sun 11AM-3PM & 5.30PM-10PM
Telephone: 03-7728 2843 | 011-1639 9770
The Butcher’s Table website | FacebookÂ
5. Ben’s Independent Grocer – crusted pesto salmon & beef stew
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It’s not common to find seafood at Christmas spreads. But if you’re looking to change things up, place an order for a ready Christmas feast with Ben’s Independent Grocer.
Besides the classic B.I.G Roast Turkey With Herb & Apple Stuffing (RM428+), there’s also the Crusted Pesto Salmon (RM300+) with a main of tender salmon accompanied with standard sides of butter baked brussel sprout, caramelised carrot, garlic mashed potato and roasted cajun potato.
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Other sets to check out here are their Roasted Boneless Lamb Lag (RM288+), B.I.G. Whole Roast Chicken (RM75+) and Classic Beef Stew (RM199+) with the same four side dishes.
Orders with Ben’s Independent Grocer can be placed three days in advance via this form at your preferred store.Â
Availability: Now till 28th December 2021
Pick-up times: 11.30AM-1PM and 4.30PM-6PM
Find your nearest Ben’s Independent Grocer branch here.
Ready Christmas meals for fuss-free gatherings
It’s never easy to come up with dishes for a gathering, whether it’s a potluck or you’re the host. So keep this list of places offering ready Christmas meals in hand, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your loved ones this holiday season.
Read more here:
- 12 Christmas gifts under RM50 to so spoil your loved onesÂ
- 10 things to do in December 2021 – bazaars, book fairs and more
- Shop for under-RM59.90 practical gifts at HOOGA
Cover image adapted from: The Butcher’s Table and Table & Apron