At the time of writing it is November 2025 and Christmas is just around the corner. For professional and home cooks alike, it is time to start looking for new and interesting festive recipes. To help you put together a family feast, office buffet, or veritable banquet for this year’s festivities, Riverside Foods have a new Christmas brochure for 2025 showcasing a seasonal collection of exciting chicken and turkey dishes to impress with halal-certified and gluten-free (GF) options to make inclusive entertaining effortless. In this article, we will discuss some simple ideas to help you prepare for Christmas including some top recipe ideas including starters and centrepieces to impress your guests.
Starters to suit every guest
Our GF Edam cheese bites and crispy GF goujons make perfect canapés, light starters, or sharing platters. Being rich in flavour and quick to prepare, these are ideal for guests with gluten sensitivities. Consider pairing them with festive dips such as cranberry relish, honey mustard, or a spiced aioli. These easy-to-prepare and share appetisers mean no one is left out of the fun, whether they are gluten-free, halal, or simply hungry for great food.
Stunning gluten free centrepieces
If you are looking for a festive showstopper, Riverside’s ballotine and roulade options are hard to beat. Both deliver tender, succulent poultry that looks spectacular at the centre of any Christmas table. The ballotine is filled with seasonal herbs or light stuffing and offers elegant slices perfect for plated service. The roulade can be served hot for dinner or cold for buffets the next day. Both are gluten-free and halal-certified, making them dishes that everyone can enjoy.
