The holidays center around fabulous food, but with all of the cookie baking and preparations to make for December 25, you may not feel up to cooking on Christmas Eve. It’s totally understandable! This year, why not give yourself—and your oven—a break before the big day and order out? Let someone else deal with the cooking mess so you can wake up refreshed and relaxed on Christmas morning. Here are some of the best Christmas Eve dinner options in and around Hartford, Connecticut, this year.
Danny’s Little Taste of Texas
If you’re looking for a different kind of meal on Christmas Eve, have Danny’s Little Taste of Texas cook up a Southern-style meal in New England. They’ll even deep fry your turkey so that you don’t have to. You can also pick three sides, such as stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn bread, and cranberry sauce. Don’t miss the opportunity to have a quintessential Connecticut meal with a Texas twist.
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Savory Palate Catering
When it comes to entertaining, Savory Palate Catering wants you to be able to relax and not stress about having to make your holiday meal. This trustworthy caterer works hard to transform famly meals into memorable events. Contact them to see if they can fit you into their holiday catering schedule. Savory Palate Catering also does weddings and other events, so a Christmas Eve meal is the perfect way to test out their services first. P.S. They also do holiday pies!
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Newington Meat
If you and your family enjoy meat as the center of your Christmas Eve feast, then rely on Newington Meat. Have traditional meats like ham and turkey, or do something different and order beef tenderloin or prime rib roast. Having them take care of the meat, so that you can concentrate your efforts on sides and dessert, will help you relax before Christmas Day. Be sure to check out their other items, such as handmade pierogies.
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Zuka Catering
For a different twist on a holiday meal, trust Zuka Catering with your Christmas Eve dinner in Hartford. Their goal is to blend Guyanese, West Indian, and American flavors to create a unique experience. Offering selections like roti and dahl curry, you can taste specialities from a different culture around the holidays.
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Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is known for its homestyle cooking, which includes holiday meals. From Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, they always bring festive flavors. They’re the perfect option for Christmas Eve dinner if you want to go with a well-known staple restaurant. You can order your food hot and ready-to-serve, or you can choose a complete meal that goes from oven to table. No one will know that you didn’t make it yourself—as long as you hide the bags the food comes in!
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