Stress-free feast comes with higher price tag

If less stress is more of a priority than saving pennies, many meal delivery services are offering Christmas food bags.

My Food Bag

The godmother of food service delivery options, My Food Bag, has three festive food boxes on offer. My Classic Christmas comes in a small or large variety, at $220 or $329, with the classic turkey and ham paired with antipasto and desserts. There is also a “Kiwi Christmas” option for $335, featuring salmon and cheesecake.

Feedme

Albany catering company Feedme’s Christmas Box comes in three varieties, with the fourperson box priced at $220, eightperson $396 and 12-person $576. Sherry and honey-glazed champagne ham and a turkey roll feature, as do some fresh sides and a couple of dessert options.

WOOP

Food bag service WOOP has two three-course Christmas menus available for order, ranging from $389 to $395 in price. A “Modern Christmas” box includes lemon and coriander glazed salmon, and lemon paprika prawns, while the box for a more traditional palette sticks with ham, turkey, and a range of tasty sides. Both boxes include dessert.

Farro

Farro is selling a Christmas food kit, which includes all ingredients as well as step-by-step instructions. The menu includes a free-range ham with sticky honey glaze, turkey roulade with pancetta strips, and an array of salads and starters. It rings in at $329, with the option to add sweets, cheese, wine or cherries.