Booker’s Christmas 2025 range lands in branches
Booker’s full range of seasonal supplies is now available, designed to balance quality, convenience and on-trend appeal
Booker’s selection of starters, main meal components, meat-free dishes, sides and accompaniments helps busy kitchens deliver high-quality, seasonal menus quickly and efficiently, offering ready-to-cook and partially prepared options, while still allowing chefs to add their own creative touch. Booker is also offering a limited edition selection of cheese options, a comprehensive portfolio of beers, wines, spirits, no and low alcohol drinks, as well as tableware, crackers and decorations.
Starter dishes include the Chef’s Premium Smoked Salmon Terrine, and Chef’s Premium Croxton Manor Cheddar Cheese Souffle, both time-saving and seasonal options.
For the main event, trend-led poultry options include Chef’s Premium Duck Leg Confit with warming spices and a Spiced Orange glaze, alongside classics such as a Stuffed Turkey Breast Joint for those seeking traditional favourites.
The Christmas offering also features premium beef options including the Beef Shin Bourguignon Pie and Beef Short Rib with Maple and Bourbon Glaze, all prepared using traditional butchery methods. At the butchery counter in branch, operators can also access bespoke advice and custom cuts to suit their specific menu requirements.
Beyond poultry and beef, the range includes Pork and Fennel Stuffed Pork Belly with pre-scored rind for crackling, Lamb En Croûte with rosemary, garlic and redcurrant stuffing encased in all-butter puff pastry, and seafood options such as Salmon en Croûte with Barber’s Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
Plant-based options include The Fat Chef Beetroot and Butternut Squash Wellington and Mediterranean Vegetable Tart, offering alternatives that appeal to flexitarians and traditional diners alike.
A full selection of festive sides offer quick, convenient solutions including Chef’s Menu Shredded Brussels with Leek and Bacon, and Chef’s Premium Mature Cheddar Gratin Dauphinois. Traditional trimmings are also available such as Blackgate Premium Pigs in Blankets and Gastro Style Rustic Yorkshire Puddings – all ready to cook from frozen.
Menus can tap into the pistachio trend with the Salted Pistachio Semifreddo, and Pistachio, White Chocolate and Raspberry Roulade. Seasonal highlights include Mint and Dark Chocolate Torte, Classic Handwrapped Panettone and Champagne Sorbet – a sparkling dairy-free sorbet infused with real Marc de Champagne.
Booker’s extensive cheese offering features flavoured varieties including NCC Oak Smoked and Chilli Cheddar, premium brie options such as Vallage Triple Cream and Cornish Brie with Wild Garlic and other luxury artisan selections.
The drinks portfolio includes exclusive Paul Langier Champagne and fortified wines including Royds Mulled Wine. Additionally, there is a comprehensive spirits range to enable operators to create on-trend serves such as a Kraken Salted Caramel Daiquiri, while the Nozeco Alcohol-Free Spritz offers a vibrant no-alcohol option with fresh citrus notes.
Available under Booker’s newly created catering brand tiers – Chef’s Essentials, Chef’s Menu and Chef’s Premium – the range provides clear pricing options and a good, better, best structure to suit different operator needs and price points.
Mark Suddaby, director of trading for fresh foods, says:
“Our Christmas 2025 range is designed to inspire caterers and chefs with festive dishes that are as convenient to prepare as they are memorable on the plate. From indulgent starters like our Goat’s Cheese Log with Honey to showstopping mains such as Lamb En Croûte, we provide operators with the tools to create exceptional seasonal menus, save time in the kitchen, and delight diners throughout the festive season.”
Access Booker’s Christmas 2025 guide here.
Booker Christmas Mark Suddaby Seasonal range