A modern vegan Christmas for sharing, savouring, and actually enjoying the day.
Christmas should feel generous, joyful, and completely stress-free, which is why this year’s Grub Club Festive Feast is built around dishes you can prepare before the big day even begins. Think modern flavours, cosy textures, and a centrepiece that brings everyone to the table without demanding all your time and attention. It’s a menu designed for families, for laughter, for passing plates, and for celebrating the warmth of the season together.
This isn’t your traditional Christmas dinner, but it’s still proudly grounded in festive flavours. Clementine, rosemary, ginger, cranberry, port, nuts, roots, chocolate, all the familiar notes, but reimagined in a fresh, contemporary way. The main course is designed for sharing, the sides are a joyful abundance of colours and textures, and the dessert is a light, elegant nod to Yuletide indulgence.
Most importantly, this is a feast you can actually enjoy. With so many elements prepped ahead, your kitchen stays calm, your home stays cosy, and you get to sit at the table instead of hovering by the oven. Christmas, as it should be.
Cocktail
Winter Citrus & Rosemary Fizz
A sparkling welcome to set the mood. Clementine juice, fragrant rosemary syrup, and chilled prosecco (or alcohol-free fizz) come together in a bright, aromatic cocktail that feels instantly festive. Batch it ahead, chill it well, and pour when the doorbell rings.
Canapés
Cranberry, Thyme & Whipped “Goat’s Cheese” Tartlets
Tiny, elegant bites that taste like Christmas in miniature. Crisp tartlet shells are filled with silky whipped vegan cheese and a jewel-bright cranberry compote, finished with a whisper of fresh thyme. They take minutes to assemble and disappear just as quickly.
Starter
Roasted Carrot Velouté with Spiced Maple Pecans
A bowl of winter comfort, elevated. Slow-roasted carrots and onions blend into a velvety soup infused with ginger, orange, and a hint of nutmeg. Crunchy maple-spiced pecans add warmth and texture, while a swirl of plant cream makes it luxuriously smooth.
Palette Cleanse
Pear, Ginger & Juniper Granita
A refreshing pause in the feast — cool, delicate, and quietly festive. Pear, ginger, and juniper come together in a lightly spiced granita that cleanses the palate and bridges the meal with a moment of brightness.
Main Course
Slow-Roasted Hasselback Celeriac with Cranberry-Port Glaze & Herby Walnut Crumb
Simple, striking, and utterly delicious. A whole celeriac is slowly roasted until tender, then brushed with a glossy cranberry-port glaze that caramelises beautifully in the oven. Just before serving, it’s crowned with a fragrant walnut-herb crumb for crunch and freshness. Carved at the table, it offers all the theatre of a centrepiece without relying on seitan or pastry.
Served with a feast of sides:
Roasted Garlic Mash — creamy and comforting – CLICK HERE
Crispy Rosemary Roast Potatoes — golden and irresistible – CLICK HERE
Herb-Roasted Root Vegetables with Orange & Bay — sweet, earthy, fragrant – CLICK HERE
Charred Brussels Sprouts with Lemon & Almonds — bright and nutty – CLICK HERE
Shredded Cavolo Nero with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli Oil — deep green and silky – CLICK HERE
Caramelised Shallot Gravy — rich, glossy, and perfect for pouring generously – CLICK HERE
Dessert
Chocolate, Hazelnut & Cranberry Yuletide Layer Pots
A modern take on festive indulgence. Layers of smooth chocolate mousse, crunchy hazelnut praline crumbs, and a tangy cranberry-orange compote create a dessert that feels celebratory but not heavy. Made entirely ahead and served chilled, each spoonful is a little moment of Christmas magic.
