Christmas with Meg
A Christmas table with a little less to do
Chef-prepared Christmas dishes from Meg’s Scottish Kitchen, made here in Dalavich on the shores of Loch Awe. Enjoy generous festive food at home or in your holiday cottage, with less preparation and more time around the table.
Browse our Christmas menu, choose your favourites and order online. For collection and local delivery options, check the arrangements shown when ordering.
Let Meg take care of a little of Christmas
The scent of warming spices, candles on the table and something delicious ready to share: these are the parts of Christmas I love.
But bringing everything together takes time, especially when you are welcoming family or cooking in an unfamiliar holiday kitchen.
My Christmas menu is designed to share the load. From a cosy celebration for two to a gathering with family and friends, choose the dishes that suit your plans and let me take care of the preparation.
With more than thirty years in professional kitchens, I bring the same care to your festive food that I would to a meal served at my own table. All you need to do is follow the instructions, bring everyone together and enjoy.
Explore our Christmas menu
There’s something truly magical about Christmas the scent of mulled spices drifting through the house, the glow of candlelight, the laughter that fills the kitchen. Yet for many, the reality of pulling off a festive feast can be more frantic than festive. That’s where Meg’s Scottish Kitchen steps in.
This year, we’ve created a chef-prepared Christmas menu designed to bring all the joy and flavour of the season to your table without the stress. Every dish is crafted with care in our lochside kitchen in Dalavich. You simply heat, serve, and savour.
Whether you’re hosting a crowd or planning a cosy Christmas for two, our dishes let you spend less time in the kitchen and more time where it truly matters — around the table, with those you love.
Festive starters and sharing dishes
Begin with something delicious to pass around or a first course that gives you time to sit down with your guests. Choose a relaxed start to Christmas lunch, supper or an evening by the fire.
King Prawns in Garlic and Lemon Butter
Thai Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
Mushroom and Chestnut Tart
Honey and Chilli Cocktail Sausages
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Cocktail Sausages
Mushroom Chestnut and Cranberry Tarts
Parmesan Shortbreads
Christmas mains and accompaniments
Make the festive meal feel manageable. Explore our chef-prepared mains and accompaniments, choosing the dishes that work for your table, your appetite and your plans.
Pancetta Wrapped Turkey Breast with Herb Stuffing
Individual Stuffed Turkey Escalope
Cider Baked Ham with Honey and Mustard Glaze
Lentil and Chestnut Wellington with Forest Mushroom
Duck Fat Roast Potatoes.
Honey and Thyme Roast Parsnips.
Spiced Red Cabbage with Apple
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Chestnuts
Rich Turkey Gravy
Pigs in Blankets
Sage and Onion Stuffing
Mushroom and Thyme Gravy
Christmas baking and desserts
For a quiet afternoon with a pot of tea, visitors at the door or something sweet after a winter walk, our Christmas baking brings a little extra pleasure to the festive days.
There is always something lovely about bringing pudding to the table. Find a festive finish to your meal, whether you favour a warming dessert or something chilled and ready to serve
Pear and Ginger Pudding
Mulled Forest Fruit Trifle
Vegan Apple and Mincemeat Crumble
Apple and Cider Mince Pies
Frangipane Mince Pies
Ready to Bake Cranberry and Chocolate Oat Cookies
Christmas food for your holiday cottage in Dalavich
Spend your holiday exploring Argyll, enjoying a slow morning or settling in beside the fire, with supper already planned.
Our holiday cottage Heat & Eat meals make self-catering simpler. Prepared in Dalavich and supplied with clear instructions, they offer a welcoming meal without a lengthy shopping list or an afternoon at the cooker.
Choose festive food for your celebration, or explore our everyday menu for easy suppers throughout your stay.
How to order your Christmas food
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Browse the Christmas menu. Check descriptions, portion sizes, prices and dietary information.
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Choose your dishes online. Select the food you would like for your festive table.
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Check collection or delivery arrangements. Review the available dates and options before completing your order.
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Follow the supplied instructions. Store, prepare and serve each dish as directed.
Chritmas Questions
Staying outside Dalavich?
Our kitchen is in Dalavich, beside Loch Awe in Argyll. If your accommodation is outside the village, please check collection arrangements and delivery availability before placing your order.
Have a dietary requirement?
Please read the individual dish information and contact me before ordering if you have an allergy or specific dietary requirement. I’ll help you understand the available options.
A welcoming extra for holiday let owners
Give your guests a useful local recommendation before they arrive. From holiday cottage meals to welcome hampers, Meg’s Scottish Kitchen can help make self-catering stays more comfortable.
Get in touch to discuss food options for your property and information you can share with guests.
Make room for the Christmas moments you love
A generous meal, familiar faces and a little less to organise. Choose your festive favourites and let Meg’s Scottish Kitchen share the Christmas cooking.
