This Christmas, let us take the hassle out of your holiday planning. We've curated a full on vegan Christmas feast, complete with a printable menu, shopping list, and a detailed timeline to guide you through. From our hearty mains to a decedent dessert, we've got everything you need for the ultimate plant-based celebration.
This Christmas, let us take the hassle out of your holiday planning. We've curated a full on vegan Christmas feast, complete with a printable menu, shopping list, and a detailed timeline to guide you through. From our hearty mains to a decedent dessert, we've got everything you need for the ultimate plant-based celebration.
Experience the joy of Christmas without the kitchen stress. Our curated vegan Christmas menu features a delightful array of dishes, from our hearty butternut squash soup to our elegant spiced root vegetable tarte tatin. Our detailed planning guide, including a shopping list and time plan, will help you navigate the festive season with ease. Simply follow our step-by-step instructions and enjoy a truly memorable Christmas.
You can print out the shopping list and timing plan below to make things as convenient as possible, and we've even designed a bespoke printable menu for you, to add a further touch of class to your Christmas table.
Indulge in our festive vegan menu, featuring a delicious array of dishes, from our comforting soup to our decadent yule log. Each recipe, linked below, is part of our detailed time plan, designed to make things as easy as possible for you to create a memorable Christmas feast.
This shopping list covers all the ingredients you will need to make our entire vegan Christmas menu. Click the print button below to print out the full list and time plan.
Our detailed time plan will guide you through the festive season, from a few days before Christmas. By following these steps and referring to the linked recipes, you can streamline your prep and savour a stress-free Christmas
Today you'll be preparing the dessert and the gravy, which you can store in the fridge to make the actual day a lot easier
Bake the sponge for the vegan Yule log. Spread with chocolate ganache, roll tightly in parchment and then wrap in cling film. Transfer the ganache to a covered container. Chill the cake in the fridge, along with the remaining ganache, leaving the decoration for the final day
Prepare the Madeira gravy. Cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge
Today, you'll be doing the prep for most of the sides, along with the pastry for the main course:
Make the vegan shortcrust pastry (find in tarte tatin recipe). Wrap in cling film and chill overnight
Roast the butternut squash and garlic for the stuffing, leave it to cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge
Sauté the onions and garlic for the butternut squash soup base in olive oil until soft and golden. Store with roasted squash in the fridge
Prepare the cabbage roll filling, then store in an airtight container in the fridge
Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and dry on a clean towel and store in an airtight container in the fridge
Roast the parsnips for the curried roast parsnips at 200°C for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender. Cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge
The day has finally arrived but there should be a bit less to do in the kitchen than you might be used to, thanks to the prep you've already completed. We've still broken things down by hour, so you can stay on top of every element:
Prepare the dough for the caramelised onion babka. Shape, proof, and bake until golden and fragrant. Set aside until cool to the touch, then wrap in foil to keep fresh until serving
Assemble the cabbage rolls in a pre-oiled baking dish. Cover and chill until baking time
Caramelise the root vegetables for the tart tatin. Transfer to a container and store in the fridge
Remove the Yule log ganache from the fridge to soften slightly
For the soup, add the roasted squash, sautéed onions, garlic, vegetable stock, and nutmeg to a large pot
Simmer for 10 minutes, then blend until smooth. Cover and set aside
Lightly toast the cashews for the parsnip side dish. Set aside
Cover the cake with the remaining ganache and use a fork to drag along the ganache and create a bark-like texture. Chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours before serving
Transfer the vegetables for the tarte tatin back to the ovenproof pan. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface so that it’s just large enough to cover the pan
Place the pastry directly over the caramelised vegetables, tucking in the edges. Pierce the pastry all over with a fork
Bake the tarte tatin at 180°C for 25-30 minutes. Allow to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate
Bake the cabbage rolls, covering the baking dish with foil and baking at 180°C for 20 minutes
Once cooked, turn the oven up to 220°C
Meanwhile, sauté the vegetables for the stuffing. Add them to the bowl with the remaining ingredients, roasted squash and garlic
Next, spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish and bake for 20 minutes until crusty on top. Add the parsnips into the oven for the last 10 minutes to warm through
Plate the starter: Reheat the soup, then ladle into bowls, garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, and serve with babka slices
Plate the main course: Warm the Madeira gravy. Arrange the tarte tatin on a serving plate and serve with baked cabbage rolls. Garnish the rolls with parsley. Serve the Madeira gravy, stuffing and roast parsnips on the side
Finish & serve the dessert: Dust with icing sugar or cocoa powder and garnish as desired.