Christmas doesn’t look the same for everyone, and that’s exactly what makes it special. Some years we cook just for ourselves, others we share the table with one person, or with a whole family or friends who eat differently but celebrate together. That’s why we’ve created a selection of Christmas menu ideas designed for real life: flexible, comforting and easy to adapt to how (and with whom) you’re celebrating this year. Because our kitchen appliances make more than just cook food: they help create moments.
Christmas menu ideas for one: small table, big meaning
Spending Christmas alone doesn’t mean sitting down to eat a sad sandwich. Quite the opposite: it’s the perfect excuse to cook exactly what you love and treat yourself a bit. There are many reasons why you might spend this night alone. It can be your choice, you might be working, or perhaps you’re far away in a different country, or your family has gone on a trip and left you behind without meaning to (yes, you’ve heard that one before, Macaulay, we know).
Among our favourite Christmas menu ideas for one, warm starters like creamy vegetable soups or roasted veggies work beautifully. It’s best to use a hob here, where precise temperature control really matters. For the main dish, a delicate meat option allows you to enjoy slow cooking without stress. Finish with baked fruit or a small homemade dessert. Because yes, dessert is still mandatory. So, here we are:
Cooking for one can be peaceful, indulgent and deeply comforting.
Christmas menu ideas for two: cooking together, sharing everything
Christmas for two is about complicity. These Christmas menu ideas are perfect if you want to cook together and enjoy the process. The special moments begin right in the kitchen.
A special starter with a touch of foie is a good way to whet your appetite before moving on to a baked main dish that you can keep warm in the oven meanwhile. Our suggestion for this second one is fish, a tasty cod recipe. And for the very end: is there anything more Christmassy than nougat?
And remember: cooking together isn’t about perfection. It’s about slowing down.
Christmas menu ideas for a big family: organised, warm and joyful
Cooking for many people doesn’t have to mean chaos — especially if your kitchen works with you. The best Christmas menu ideas for big families include dishes that can be prepared in advance and finished in the oven, large pots simmering on the hob, and a powerful hood to manage heat, steam, odours, and festive energy.
Big tables mean noise, laughter and memories in the making.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes: flavour with purpose
A plant-based Christmas table can be just as festive, comforting and generous — and it’s also a more sustainable choice. These vegetarian and vegan Christmas menu ideas focus on seasonal vegetables, legumes cooked gently on the hob, and oven-baked dishes full of colour and texture. A reliable oven ensures perfect roasting, while an efficient hood handles steam and spices with ease.
This kind of menu isn’t about giving things up. It’s about celebrating differently.
Christmas menu ideas are about more than food
No matter which menu you choose, Christmas cooking is about care, time and intention. We must say — obviously — the right appliances don’t replace the magic, but they do make it easier to enjoy it and give you more free, carefree time, so you can focus on what really matters. Because Christmas menu ideas aren’t just recipes. They’re moments waiting to happen.