Celebrating 20 years in business, Gourmet Food Parlour launches its Christmas offering for 2026, with a focus on quality food for exceptional value and the importance of connection and community. From Christmas catch-ups that turn into long lunches to the first festive dinner surrounded by loved ones, food is at the heart of the moments that matter most. This Christmas, Gourmet Food Parlour has something delicious for every occasion.
From its festive lunch menu for just €29 and much-loved Christmas Sandwich for €16 to its Christmas at Home and catering options, Irish-owned Gourmet Food Parlour has every celebration covered, whether at home, in the office or in one of its restaurants.
This year there will also be a new location where customers can enjoy a very Gourmet Christmas, with a brand-new restaurant opening in 8th Lock, Dublin 11, this November, just in time for festive gatherings with family and friends.
Christmas Set Menus
Taking centre stage across the festive lunch and dinner menu is the Traditional Festive Roast, featuring all the trimmings from mouthwatering roast turkey, homemade baked ham, Brussels sprouts, creamy mash, onion and sage stuffing, cranberry sauce, and chef’s gravy.
The Christmas Lunch set menu launches on 16th November, priced at €29 for two courses or €34 for three. Start with Torpedo Prawns, served with chilli jam and charred lemon, or dig into Roasted Beetroot Hummus with maple-glazed beetroot, charred peppers and spiced crispy chickpeas, served with crusty sourdough to scoop it all up.
For those saving their turkey dinner for Christmas Day, the Hot Honey Chicken Bowl combines sweet and spicy crispy chicken, fragrant rice, pickled onion, shredded lettuce, fresh avocado, ruby slaw and jerk mayo, with a grilled tofu option also available. The Grilled Halloumi Burger comes with red peppers, Pico de Gallo, crispy lettuce and cranberry mayonnaise, served with sweet potato fries.
For those having a festive evening out, the Christmas Dinner set menu offers two courses for €35 or three for €40 and is available from 18th November in 8th Lock, Dunshaughlin and Santry, followed by Swords, Dún Laoghaire and Salthill, Galway on 20th November.
Golden panko-crusted Hot Honey Tipperary Brie, drizzled with hot honey and served with crushed pistachios, cranberry gel and crunchy sourdough bread, makes an indulgent start to dinner. Alternatively, the Braised Beef Croquettes combine slow-braised beef, caramelised onion and mashed potato, served with peppercorn sauce.
Comforting winter flavours carry through to the mains, with Slow-Braised Irish Beef: feather blade braised in red wine, served with creamy mash, black sesame French beans, glazed heritage carrots, and rich port jus. Chicken Rigatoni alla Vodka combines rigatoni pasta, crispy chicken, vodka tomato sauce, sundried tomatoes and fresh herbs, with a vegetarian option featuring crispy oyster mushrooms also available.
To finish, dessert options include a delicious Baileys Cheesecake, Kookie Dough Oreo Brownie and a Christmas Roulade served with vanilla bean ice cream. For those raising a glass to the occasion, an optional welcome drink of Prosecco, wine or a spritzer is available for an additional €7.50. For larger celebrations, Gourmet Food Parlour’s dedicated reservations team can help with private spaces and venue hire.
Christmas Sandwich
Nothing says the countdown to Christmas is on quite like the first festive sambo of the season. Gourmet Food Parlour’s legendary Christmas Sandwich returns from November 2nd, bringing a little festive flavour to lunchtime for those who look forward to its return each year. Packed with roast turkey, baked ham, Christmas stuffing, warm camembert, and fresh rocket, it comes on a toasted ciabatta with vodka cranberry sauce and sage aioli, alongside a packet of Keogh’s Roast Turkey & Secret Stuffing Crinkle Cut Crisps. A vegetarian version swaps the turkey and ham for lightly grilled halloumi, with all the veggie-friendly festive fillings. Priced at €16, the Christmas Sandwich is available at all Gourmet Food Parlour restaurants.
Christmas at Home
Prepared in Gourmet Food Parlour’s kitchen to be enjoyed at yours, Christmas at Home offers hosts a helping hand with a chef-prepared precooked dinner ready to warm and serve in their own kitchen.
At the heart of this festive feast is the Herb Butter Irish Free-Range Turkey Crown and Honey Baked Ham with Homemade Glaze, including potato gratin, honey-roasted parsnips and carrots, rich gravy, Ballymaloe cranberry sauce and much more. Christmas at Home is the perfect choice for those who want all of the flavours but none of the fuss!
Desserts and starters are also covered for a full festive dining experience at home. Options include an Irish Smoked Salmon & Prawn Platter or Potted Brandy & Thyme Chicken Liver Pâté to start, and Christmas White Chocolate & Raspberry Roulade, Apple & Cinnamon Crumble and Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake for dessert.
Packages are available in two sizes:
Four to six people: €220 for two courses or €260 for three.
Six to eight people: €270 for two courses or €320 for three.
Packages with white, red, and sparkling wine are also available from €285, giving hosts one less thing to add to the Christmas shopping list.
Orders are now being accepted for collection on Christmas Eve between 9am and 2pm from Gourmet Food Parlour’s Catering Kitchen in Santry or its Salthill restaurant in Galway. Last orders for Christmas At Home will be 16th December. For enquiries and ordering details, contact catering@gourmetfoodparlour.
Corporate Catering
Why not add a little ‘Gourmet’ to the office celebrations this Christmas? Gourmet Food Parlour’s catering division delivers restaurant-quality food to your office or chosen venue, whether the team is gathering for a festive lunch or an end-of-year party. Prepared using locally sourced Irish artisan produce, the buffet-style Corporate Christmas Set Menu costs €18 per person for one course, €24 for two or €29 for three, including VAT. A minimum order of ten people applies.
Customers can choose a full Christmas Dinner option with Roast Turkey & Honey Glazed Ham, seasonal sides and all the trimmings, or for something a bit more casual why not try Gourmet Food Parlour’s incredible Christmas grazing boards, sandwich platters, canapés, or hot finger food. For an extra festive welcome, a Mulled Wine & Mince Pie Reception is available for €8.50 per person, with a non-alcoholic option on request. Explore the full catering menu here.
Explore the full menu or contact catering@gourmetfoodparlour.
Give the Gift of Gourmet Food Parlour
For the planner in the family or friend group who’s always booking brunch or dinner, gift vouchers offer something delicious to look forward to. Available online and at participating Gourmet Food Parlour restaurants, vouchers are valid for five years from the date of purchase.
Commenting on the festive season, founder and CEO Lorraine Heskin said: “One of my favourite things about Christmas at Gourmet Food Parlour is seeing people make time for each other. After 20 years, it still means so much to us to be part of those occasions, whether it’s a festive family lunch, a brunch with friends or dinner with a loved one. Our team puts so much care into both the food we prepare and the welcome we give every guest. That’s what makes the festive season so special at Gourmet Food Parlour. That same care extends to the meals we prepare for homes and offices too. If we can take the pressure off cooking and give people more time to sit down, enjoy good food and spend time together, then we’ve done our job.”
Christmas reservations are now open. For menus and bookings, visit www.gourmetfoodparlour.com or follow on social media: Instagram @gourmetfoodparlour & Facebook @GourmetFoodParlour.
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