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NEED LESS STRESS THIS XMAS? HERE ARE SOME OF THE PLACES PUTTING CHRISTMAS IN A BOX, SAYS Laura MILLar...
The luxurious one
Tuck into a gourmet dinner from chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, star of Great British Menu. Based at the Michelin-starred restaurant in luxury Lancashire hotel Northcote, she’s put together an indulgent Christmas Box that will contain the likes of native lobster tortellini, a wreath of brioche, brie, turkey breast with trimmings and Christmas pudding layer cake. Serves four, £400. Available for nationwide delivery December 23 and for collection from the hotel on December 23 and 24, northcote.com
The Scottish one
Indulge in a Christmas feast with Scottish flavour from Edinburgh restaurant Wedgwood. Its five-course menu features locally sourced Scottish ingredients, including smoked halibut and pheasant breast, and costs £125 for two. Additional selections from the ine cellar will also be available.
Available for nationwide delivery December 18, 22 and 23. Edinburgh only delivery December 24.
wedgwoodtherestaurant.co.uk
The stress-free one
Want to prepare Christmas like a pro but don’t know how to do it? Award-winning chef Adam Handling has created a festive menu box for up to four people – and if you want help he has included step-by-step videos, available with each kit. Your reward? Handling’s cheese doughnuts, stuffed turkey crown or beef Wellington. Then wash it down with a bottle of Adam Handling’s own-label English sparking wine.
The Christmas Hame Box, £250, adamhandling.co.uk/
hame available for delivery until December 23
The Italian one
Add some Italian flair to your festive meal with a seasonal box from Soho restaurant Manteca. They come in three sizes (from £60) but the ‘whole hog’ option (£150) includes a porchetta pork loin, tortellini, a selection of salumi, chicken liver parfait, Christmas pud, amaretti biscuits, and four brioche buns to make ‘leftovers’ sandwiches the day after.
Available nationwide, order by December 18.
mantecarestaurant.co.uk