It’s SERIOUSLY closing in on holiday get-together time! Don’t stress. We’re making navigating it easier by anticipating your needs. Already have a venue but need the food? No problem. Here is a list of fully prepared feasts, unique add-ons, festive sweets, and catering options, that will set you up for a low-key holiday.

Pre-Order DINNERS

MARCHE MON PITOU

From breakfast sandwiches for the whole gang, to charcuterie platters for 16, Marché Mon Pitou has some nice offerings, but if you want a real-deal holiday spread, consider ordering the Cider-Marinated Pork Tenderloin Dinner which includes a fully cooked, ready-to-reheat meal of tender cider-marinated pork, spiced apple sauce, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage, herb-roasted carrots, peppercorn gravy, freshly baked dinner rolls, and a decadent pecan pie for dessert. Ringing in at $300 (with extras like Mac & Cheese, Lasagna, and Eggnog available for an additional cost), Mon Pitou’s Holiday Dinner is designed to satisfy four. Don’t miss the Dec. 19th 2pm deadline, though! Pick-ups are from the restaurant on Dec. 24th between Noon and 4pm. Find out more.

PROVENCE

Priced for $49 per person, Provence Marinaside’s fully cooked, heat-and-eat Turkey-To-Go dinner includes a spread of carved turkey, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a dinner roll, plus chocolate fondant for dessert. Available for pre-ordering until Dec. 22nd, with pickup on Dec. 24th until 2:45pm only. Find out more.

RAILTOWN CATERING

Railtown Catering’s Turkey To-Go Package is still available for order. Fully cooked, and ready to heat-and-serve, it comes with all the festive essentials: sage-roasted turkey, maple-glazed sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts with toasted almonds, dried apricot chestnut stuffing, and homemade pecan pie for dessert. The Half Size Package ($309) serves 5–6 guests, and includes half of a pre-carved sage-roasted turkey, traditional giblet gravy, all the sides, and dessert. Full Size is $449 and serves 10-12. Think about it: soooo easy! You’ve still got a few days left before the Dec. 19th deadline — don’t miss out! Pick-up is Dec. 24-26th. Get ordering here.

THE LAZY GOURMET

Think seasonal menus rooted in West Coast flavours, with an emphasis on fresh, local, sustainable ingredients. With breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and cocktail menus to choose from, these consummate pros will set you up with the perfect spread for any party or event. Take note: orders for The Lazy Gourmet’s special Turkey Menu – including Maple Bourbon Glazed Hallmark Farm Turkey and a slew of gourmand fixings, plus a Chocolate Pumpkin Tart for dessert – are due by Dec. 18th at 4pm! Available as a Lunch option for $38/person, with a 10 person minimum; or else Dinner is $46/person with a six person minimum. Pickup on Dec. 24th between 8am and Noon, exclusively. Check out all the latest menu details here.

FANNY BAY OYSTER BAR & SHELLFISH MARKET

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market’s Dungeness Bouillabaisse Kit ($105) is a perfect way to gather and celebrate the holidays with friends. Serving 2–4 people, it comes loaded with everything you need: Dungeness crab, mussels, Manila clams, snapper, cod, prawns, scallops, potatoes, andouille sausage, fennel, and a fragrant saffron fish broth. Easy-to-follow cooking instructions are also included, so all you have to do is heat, serve, and enjoy! The Yaletown Shellfish Market is open on Dec. 24th for holiday pick ups, from 9am-4pm. Secure your seafood order here.

THE SWEET STUFF

How about a Pistachio + tahini coated cornflakes in a sweet tart crust, topped with a layer of salted milk chocolate to kick off the holiday season? As Scout’s contributing “Dessert Person”, you know Ksenia takes holiday baking seriously. So seriously, in fact, she made it her full time job. For the holidays, she’s making the Pistachio + Cornflake Tart pictured above that is crunchy, creamy, and highly addictive. It’s snackable and yet decadent enough to gift or serve as the main dessert event for your holiday supper. $80 for a 9″ tart ORDER ONE HERE!

Thierry can always sort you out with a stunner of a cake – even last minute!

Although Salted Caramel Brownies and Chocolate Espresso cakes from Cadeaux Bakery are year-round favourites, this time of year their festive menu additions – like Kooky Sugar Cookie Trees, Rum Balls, Gingerbread cookies, and three unique flavours of Bûche de Noël (plus much more) – are all also vying for our stomach space.

Oh Sweet Day! makes mini cheesecakes that are perfect for a party, but we also think the Earl Grey Chestnut Cream Cake would make a nice, festive centrepiece at the table.

Trying to dance around dietary restrictions? Hit up To Live For to hook yourself up with egg- and dairy-free (vegan) options that don’t skimp on delciousness.

Fratelli’s Saint Honoré Cake is always a good way to please a crowd, but their Christmas cupcakes loaded with icing and decorations on top are also pretty dang cute!

In addition to traditional Christmas-y features like Vanilla Caramel or Chocolate Raspberry Bûche de Noël cakes, L’Atelier Patisserie on Broadway also has a lemon fruit cake, meringues, chocolate seashells, Chocolate Hazelnut Trianon and Matcha Passionfruit cakes, and all manners of traditional French-inspired goodies. A special shout out is warranted for their gingerbread croissants! (Perfect for eating in the car on your way home, perhaps?)

Newly opened Toña Bakery is offering holiday treats (YES!), including cookie boxes with seven special flavours (like pistachio linzer and matcha shortbread), chocolate boxes, caramels, and other confections. Available for local (Vancouver) delivery on December 20th and 21st. Orders require 48 hours’ notice, so get on it!

Gingerbread House Decorating Kits ($40) from Tall Shadow Bakery are still available – and they make for a pretty fun activity!

Beaucoup Bakery’s annual Holiday Collection actually covers all the bases: from a special croissant flavour, to cookie boxes and glistening chocolate bonbons, plus two flavours of Bûche de Noël (Cassis Earl Grey and Mango Passion).

Thomas Haas Chocolate Sparkle Cookies never disappoint.

East Van Roasters will make a custom chocolate box just for you, or you can go in and pick up a box straight from the shelf. Just don’t skip the chocolate ginger!

Mon Paris Pâtisserie does all manner of chocolates – from straight-up bars to tree ornaments. (The latter are also sweet on the eyes, and would make a lovely centrepiece…if you can keep your paws off it!) They also do Buttery Shortbread Cookie Bundles that are always nice to have on hand this time of year.

Merci Boulangerie has some good looking cookie boxes (and bags) that will give your pals a smile. Check them out here.