At Christmas, a whole turkey is usually the bird of choice for many festive feasts on the big day.
But, there’s more diverse options, which are rising in popularity as people look for something different and treat themselves to their favourite cuts of meat from top-quality producers or make vegetables the heroes of their celebratory tables.
We asked some of the UK’s top independent retailers, who can deliver food straight from the farm to your door, for their suggestions of the best turkey alternatives this Christmas.
To make our selection, we chose boxes from high-welfare farms with free-range animals, from producers who farm in tune with nature.
A lot of the produce is organic too, including the vegetables.
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We also looked for a real variation in what comes in the boxes, from full on feasts where you don’t need to add a single thing, to meat-only boxes ranging from game to goose and lamb, as well as vegan options too.
While order dates take you right up to Christmas, stock is relatively low and demand is high for these choice cuts – so we recommend you order as early as possible to get what you truly want on the Christmas table as well as under the tree.
You can trust our independent reviews. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world testing and expert advice. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
Abel & Cole beef Christmas feast box: £190, Abel & Cole
abel-cole-beef-feast-box-indybest.jpg
Feeds: 6-8 people
Delivery date: Up to 24 December, depending on your area
This box proves that with a little extra effort and know-how, vegetables – normally considered a side offering – can have as much prominence as the meat on the Christmas table. As for the staples? The beef was tender and the red-wine gravy rich with depth of flavour; and once you roast potatoes in this way you will never cook them any other way again.
Two of us spent four happy hours recreating every recipe recommended in this box to create the whole feast, but you could easily prep over a couple of days or give one dish to each person and have them all wrapped up in no time. Each recipe also includes ideas for how to use the vegetable peels and pips for other snacks, ensuring a lot of creativity and a zero-waste Christmas feast. And keeping with the theme, we made especially sure not to waste a drop of the magnum of Prosecco also included in this box.
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source - https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/christmasgifts/food/best-christmas-dinner-box-food-delivery-organic-abel-cole-a9200006.html
But, there’s more diverse options, which are rising in popularity as people look for something different and treat themselves to their favourite cuts of meat from top-quality producers or make vegetables the heroes of their celebratory tables.
We asked some of the UK’s top independent retailers, who can deliver food straight from the farm to your door, for their suggestions of the best turkey alternatives this Christmas.
To make our selection, we chose boxes from high-welfare farms with free-range animals, from producers who farm in tune with nature.
A lot of the produce is organic too, including the vegetables.
Read more
11 best turkeys for Christmas 2019: Whole, crown and stuffed
10 best panettones for Christmas 2019: Gin, salted caramel and more
15 best Christmas hampers full of festive goodies
9 best vegan Christmas dinner alternatives for a meat-free roast
10 best vegan advent calendars so you don't have to miss out
We also looked for a real variation in what comes in the boxes, from full on feasts where you don’t need to add a single thing, to meat-only boxes ranging from game to goose and lamb, as well as vegan options too.
While order dates take you right up to Christmas, stock is relatively low and demand is high for these choice cuts – so we recommend you order as early as possible to get what you truly want on the Christmas table as well as under the tree.
You can trust our independent reviews. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world testing and expert advice. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
Abel & Cole beef Christmas feast box: £190, Abel & Cole
abel-cole-beef-feast-box-indybest.jpg
Feeds: 6-8 people
Delivery date: Up to 24 December, depending on your area
This box proves that with a little extra effort and know-how, vegetables – normally considered a side offering – can have as much prominence as the meat on the Christmas table. As for the staples? The beef was tender and the red-wine gravy rich with depth of flavour; and once you roast potatoes in this way you will never cook them any other way again.
Two of us spent four happy hours recreating every recipe recommended in this box to create the whole feast, but you could easily prep over a couple of days or give one dish to each person and have them all wrapped up in no time. Each recipe also includes ideas for how to use the vegetable peels and pips for other snacks, ensuring a lot of creativity and a zero-waste Christmas feast. And keeping with the theme, we made especially sure not to waste a drop of the magnum of Prosecco also included in this box.
Buy now
source - https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/christmasgifts/food/best-christmas-dinner-box-food-delivery-organic-abel-cole-a9200006.html
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