David Saunders
If there’s one thing the British have learned over the past few Christmases, it’s that Côte at Home has a direct line to the kind of festive magic that saves you hours in the kitchen — and earns you praise like you’ve trained under Raymond Blanc himself.
Even Dame Judi Dench, national treasure and lover of all things French and fabulous, counts herself among the faithful. She’s one of thousands who’ve turned Côte at Home into a December ritual — ordering the brand’s French-inspired, heat-and-eat festive feasts that arrive chilled, foolproof, and ready to impress.
Back for another season of indulgent celebration, Côte at Home has launched its 2025 Christmas and New Year menu collection — and it’s every bit as elegant, generous, and unmistakably French as you’d expect from a kitchen led by Michelin-starred chef Steve Allen.
Allen, whose résumé includes Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Pétrus and Claridge’s, has designed this year’s lineup to take the stress out of entertaining while keeping every plate worthy of a bistro in Saint-Germain. “Our Côte at Home festive boxes have become a Christmas tradition for so many households,” he says. “They’re generous, joyful and full of flavour – exactly how Christmas should be. Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année!”
A Feast Worth Dressing the Table For
Leading the parade is the Festive Turkey Feast (£134.95, serves six), starring a marinated British turkey breast from Larchwood Farm surrounded by honey-glazed pigs in blankets, Brussels sprouts à la Française, apricot and mustard-glazed Chantenay carrots, and roast miso parsnips with shallot and thyme jus.
If you prefer your Christmas dinner with a little more drama, the Chateaubriand Feast (£164.95, serves six) delivers a 1kg centrepiece of prime beef cooked to perfection, accompanied by all the same trimmings — proof that you don’t need a roaring fireplace to feel like you’re dining in the French Alps.
Vegetarians aren’t forgotten either. The Tartiflette Feast (£49.95, serves four) marries molten Camembert with shredded Fable mushrooms, spiced red cabbage, and golden roasted vegetables — pure Alpine comfort, Côte-style.
The Little Things That Make It Sing
No proper French feast starts without nibbles, and Côte at Home obliges with a refined selection: delicately smoked beetroot-cured salmon (£14.95), rich chicken liver pâté (£8.95), and silky Jerusalem artichoke soup (£6.95). For dessert, there’s a traditional Christmas pudding (£14.95), a playful mince pie pain perdu (£8.95), or golden brandy butter madeleines (£11.95) that could make even Scrooge smile.
Between celebrations, Côte at Home has thought of everything. The Festive Breakfast Box (£67.95) is a lazy morning dream — buttery croissants, artisan jams, granola, sausages, bacon, eggs, orange juice and Crémant de Bourgogne bubbles. For grazing, the Buffet Box (£76.95) is a crowd-pleaser packed with French cheeses, charcuterie, smoked salmon, potted crab, and chicken liver parfait.
Of course, no feast is complete without the right bottle. The Festive Drinks Package (£79.95) has all the bases covered: Buck’s Fizz for breakfast, Palooza Rouge for the main event, and a bottle of Port for the cheese course. Santé!
Ringing in the New Year, Côte-Style
For those who prefer laughter and nibbles over multi-course marathons, Côte at Home’s New Year’s Eve Buffet Box (£76.95, serves 2–4) is a masterclass in effortless hosting. Think truffle-laced saucisson, cured ham, pâté, confits, cheeses, and olives — a party in a box.
And if you want to start 2026 in real style, the New Year’s Eve Feast (£169.95 for six / £84.95 for two) begins with beetroot-cured salmon and horseradish cream, moves into British and Irish Côte de Boeuf with gratin dauphinois and black garlic jus, and ends decadently with a dark chocolate financier and cherry compote. Très chic, indeed.
To make things even more festive, Côte has teamed up with Big Potato Games to include a complimentary party game with the first 150 orders — because nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a little friendly competition after the cheese course.
Delivered chilled and ready to serve, Côte at Home’s festive menus are available now for nationwide delivery from 18–23 December. Just don’t dawdle — these boxes tend to vanish faster than the last roast potato on Christmas Day.
Orders can be placed at coteathome.co.uk.
