Lighten your load this holiday!

Just because you're hosting for the holidays doesn't mean you have to make everything from scratch—in fact, it'll help your stress levels to grab a few pre-made dishes so you don't have to do it all.

Luckily, there are tons of small businesses and catering companies that can help out and make a dinner or holiday party just as delicious as we know you would. From appetizers and desserts to the whole shebang, here's where we're ordering from this season.

Olive & Fig

Charcuterie Board

Instead of putting bowls of chips out this year, why not amp your appetizer course up with a pre-made charcuterie board? This beautiful spread can be customized to feed the number of people you're having over and any dietary restrictions you need to accommodate.

Olive & Fig, starting at $95

Dear Grain

Sourdough Bread, Buns & Baguettes

If you need some seedy or crusty bread thats full of flavour, pick up a few loaves from this sourdough studio. From brioche buns to kale and cheddar scones, everything is made with sourdough starter for extra flavour that will make a statement on your table.

Dear Grain, starting at $1.50

Summerhill Market

Roast Turkey Dinner

Think your dream Christmas feast without any of the work. This chef-prepared meal comes with turkey, green beans, maple-roasted butternut squash, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and even homemade cranberry sauce. All you have to do is order the number of servings you need. You'll get everything served family-style for the traditional dinner feeling without any of the work.

Summerhill Maket, $42/serving

Stock T.C

Eggplant Parmigiana

Creamy, cheesy, and vegetarian, all you have to do is heat this dish up in the microwave for a start or side that will please the whole table.

Stock T.C, $26

Roselle

Black Forest Pavlova

In collab with chocolate makers Soma, this light but decadent dessert is full of marshmallow pavlova, whipped vanilla cream, chocolate custard, sour cherry compote, and chocolate truffle cubes.

Roselle, $75

Terroni

Panettone

Love or hate this traditional Italian holiday cake, every table needs one—and we know there's no way you want to add whipping one up to you to-do list. There's a waitlist for the one at Terroni. Sign up now!

Terroni, price varies

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