At Christmas, every meal feels like an occasion. The table glows with candlelight, the conversation is flowing and the kitchen is filled with the scent of something delicious. When you’re gathering your family and friends, creating a Christmas Day menu is all about comfort, generosity and joy. Think plates piled high, glasses refilled often and a little Snowdonia magic woven through every course.
Starters & canapés for your Christmas Day menu
A festive feast deserves a delicious beginning. Start with elegant bites that spark conversation and set the tone for the day.
Truffle Trove, Pear and Honey Crostini
Sliced pears and toasted hazelnuts join Truffle Trove, our luxurious extra mature Cheddar with Black Summer truffle, to top crisp crostini carved from rustic bread. Serve the pears warm and drizzle with your favourite runny honey for a wonderfully aromatic canapé.
Festive charcuterie cheeseboards
A showstopping way to begin the celebrations. Let our Charcuter-tree Cheeseboard take centre stage – a Christmas-tree-shaped masterpiece featuring our Flavoured Cheese Selection alongside grapes, figs and rosemary sprigs. Make it your own with your favourite cheeses, berries, herbs, olives and nuts.
Cheese, chutney and crackers
For a simple yet irresistible starter, nothing beats classic cheese pairings.
- Truffle Trove, Fig & Apple Chutney and Fig & Cranberry Crackers: decadent, aromatic and full of festive flair.
- Rock Star, Hot Honey and Spelt & Sea Salt Crackers: sweet heat meets the depth of cave-aged Cheddar in a combination that dances on the palate.
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Black Bomber, Balsamic Caramelised Onion Chutney and Wholemeal & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crackers: a timeless favourite – rich, tangy and endlessly satisfying.
The main event for a festive Christmas Day menu
For many, Christmas lunch is the heart of the day: a beautifully roasted bird or joint, a table loaded with seasonal decorations, and a kitchen filled with laughter.
Balsamic Caramelised Onion Glazed Turkey
This glazed turkey recipe uses our Balsamic Caramelised Onion Chutney with brown sugar and a splash of cognac, brandy or bourbon for a rich, indulgent finish. Serve with pigs in blankets, chestnut stuffing and roasted root vegetables for the full festive spread.
Black Bomber Brussels sprouts with bacon
Black Bomber, our multi-award-winning extra mature Cheddar, transforms the humble sprout into a star. Mix in crispy bacon lardons, a splash of double cream and plenty of melted cheese for a gooey gratin that will win over even the doubters.
Black Bomber roasted cauliflower cheese
Roasted florets meet our velvety Black Bomber Welsh Rarebit Cheese Bake in this rich and comforting dish. A little chilli and a handful of crispy onions give it an irresistible kick.
The cheese course: a Christmas Day menu essential
No Christmas feast is complete without a cheeseboard. It’s where the day slows down – glasses of port appear, conversation flows on and your favourite biscuits are passed around. Pair Red Storm with Wholemeal Crackers and Fig & Apple Chutney for nutty depth and fruity sweetness, or try a slice of Truffle Trove with a glass of Champagne for an effortlessly indulgent finale.
For a ready-made selection, explore our luxury cheese hampers. Each one is filled with award-winning cheeses, handcrafted chutneys and artisan crackers, beautifully presented for gifting or serving straight away. Quiet nights in, long lunches and festive gatherings – a hamper is always a joyful addition to the table.
Desserts & sweet treats to complete your Christmas Day menu
Round things off with something sweet. A classic Christmas pudding with brandy butter, a rich chocolate yule log, or a simply a bowl of Belgian truffles to pass around the table. Try Belgid’Or Belgian Cocoa-Dusted Salted Caramel Truffles – silky, cocoa-dusted and filled with tiny caramel nuggets. A decadent companion for a last glass of something special.
Perfect drinks pairings
From morning fizz to evening port, Christmas is full of reasons to raise a glass. The clink of glasses, the swirl of wine in crystal, the mug filled with fragrant Christmas spices – every sip becomes part of the day’s celebrations.
Start with mulled wine or spiced cider to warm the room as canapés appear, filling the air with cinnamon, orange and clove. Next, David Moret Auxey-Duresses 2021 makes an exceptional match for roast turkey – bright and aromatic, with citrus fruit flavours balanced by gentle richness. Or for roast beef, pour a glass of Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Red 2021 – smooth, vibrant and full of ripe berry notes, it’s a wine that encourages long toasts and second helpings.
And when the cheeseboard arrives, few pairings beat a glass of port. Our cheese and port hampers bring together Warre’s Otima 10 Year Old tawny port with handcrafted cheeses, chutneys and crackers – an indulgent way to finish the feast, savoured slowly and shared.
Finally, toast the festivities with something sparkling. Monopolio Prosecco offers crisp apple and citrus freshness, while Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut NV Champagne – with vibrant flavours of apples and lemon zest – delivers classic celebration in every sip.
Hampers as the perfect finishing touch
Our bestselling cheese hampers make wonderful gifts as well as effortless additions to your Christmas Day menu. From the Quintessential Cheese Hamper to our indulgent cheese and wine hampers, each one showcases our award-winning cheeses, chutneys and accompaniments, beautifully presented and ready to share.
Whether you’re sending a gift to a friend or treating yourself at Christmas time, a Snowdonia Cheese Co hamper brings a little luxury to any celebration – and free delivery on orders over £35 makes it even easier to spread the joy.
Explore luxury cheese hampers for stress-free Christmas entertaining.
