Christmas is just around the corner, and Aussies are gearing up for their family dinners and gatherings with people they hold dear.

It's a time for eating, drinking, and being merry - something supermarkets know well, what with the annual tide of people scouring their aisles for ingredients!

Now, if you're thinking about what to have for the holidays, fret not, because Woolworths has you covered.

You see, Woolies is launching two new three-course meal packages!

With less than two months to go until Christmas, these sets are sure to take away headaches for those planning parties.

The first package, priced $75, is good for 10 people. The dishes include:

• Whole Chicken Roast
• Goat’s Cheese and Caramelised Onion Arancini
• Truffle Polenta Chips
• Pork Knuckle
• Three vegetable side dishes
• Cream and Frozen Berries with a Pavlova Base

Woolies’ $75 meal set option is good for 10 guests. Credit: news.com.au​

Next, the second set, priced at $118, serves eight people. This meal pack includes:

• Half-leg Ham (4kg)
• Boneless Chicken Rolled Roast
• Cheese and Salami platter
• Salad
• Two Roast Veggie sides with Garlic and Rosemary
• Fruit Pudding
• Custard
• White Chocolate and Macadamia Tarts

Woolworths Food Company Managing Director Guy Brent said: ‘Christmas is a special time of year to celebrate with loved ones and share great food, and as Today’s Fresh Food People we play a special role in helping customers create and enjoy those little moments.’

Woolworths also took note that Aussies wanted great value meals without compromising quality according to on-the-ground feedback.

He added, ‘We've worked hard to design a range for customers who want to only spend a certain amount but still entertain 8-10 people and menus for those who want to indulge more with a wide variety of show-stopping dishes and roasts.’

Woolworths Gold’s White Chocolate and Macadamia Tarts are included as desserts in their $118 three-course meal package. Credit: Woolworths​

Outside of the three-course meals, Brent shared that Woolies has also added 90 new products for the holidays, such as new Woolworths Gold roasts and sides, ‘for a memorable dining experience’.

He also highlighted that their Christmas offerings are more convenient because many of their Gold dishes can be baked in the oven ‘at the same temperature’ for a more convenient cooking process, while others come in oven-ready trays.

In addition to its regular array of desserts, Woolies also has special treats for those with strict dietary requirements such as their Plantitude Cocoa Dusted Truffles and Plantitude Meringue Nests.

If you think this is all Woolies has in store, well, Brent has news for you!

‘This is just the start, with more new products to hit the shelves in the weeks closer to Christmas,’ he said.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths is offering a three-course meal deal for either eight or 10 people.
• The $75 package includes a whole chicken roast, goat’s cheese and caramelised onion arancini, truffle polenta chips, pork knuckle, three side dishes of mixed veggies and a pavlova for dessert.
• The $118 package includes 4kg half-leg ham, boneless chicken roast, a cheese and salami platter, salad, two roast vegetable sides (with garlic and rosemary), fruit pudding, custard, and white chocolate and macadamia nuts.
• More items are expected to be added to Woolies' shelves as Christmas nears.

‘However our customers plan to celebrate this year, they can find great value, fresh food, and convenient options at their local Woolies.’

Excuse us while we make a quick trip to Woolies! (Kidding… or maybe not.)

If you have time, check out our Cooking and Recipes thread for some holiday meal inspiration.

And speaking of releases from Woolies and holiday headaches, you might find this article about their delicious treats useful if ever you’re unsure of what to serve for dessert.

So, what do you think of Woolies’ latest holiday release? Do you see yourself forking out money for these holiday feasts, or would you prefer cooking your own food?

Tell us in the comments section below!

 

[Macarj]

I don't try to impress anybody
It's too stressful

 

[DavidC57]

Er, is the title a bit misleading?

The Woolworths $75 package to feed 10 people?

This would not impress my guests??
there's not a great selection of food here. One roast chicken to feed 10 people?

with what's shown it may feed 10 kids, maybe 5 adults, but NOT 10 adults!!

 

[Ricci]

Whilst that's all very good and a tasty selection why doesn't anyone do something similar for a one or two person household? I would much prefer to have something like that than the individual items and have heaps left over,

 

[Phyll]

Er, is the title a bit misleading?

The Woolworths $75 package to feed 10 people?

This would not impress my guests??
there's not a great selection of food here. One roast chicken to feed 10 people?

with what's shown it may feed 10 kids, maybe 5 adults, but NOT 10 adults!!

I’m with you David ,wouldn’t feed or please my family.

 

[DotP]

to me looks like the $75.00 meal would feed 4 adults , no way 10 people

 

[RTS]

We usually have a big antipasto platter and Prosecco to accompany the present opening and then add ham and salads to the table around lunch time. There's always pud with icecream, and trifle.
I grew up with the whole roast turkey cooked in a wood stove in 100 degree heat, and continued the tradition until my Italian daughter in law showed me the easy way.
Italians call trifle zuppa inglesi (English soup).

 

[Thecheesequeen]

It took me about two years of living in Australia to realise that the hot roast dinner doesn’t work here, so we never do that. It’s a bbq, or seafood, or cold meats with salads, and cold desserts.