22 Dec Festive Holiday Menu: Blake’s Fine Foods Picks
South African Christmas dinners are a delightful blend of local ingredients and cultural influences. Some families enjoy roasted meats like sirloin or gammon, while many others embrace a beloved braai that perfectly suits the warm December weather and brings everyone together.
However, in true South African style, Christmas dinner is often a generous spread of three meats, including poultry, red meat, and often pork. We have put together a selection of our finest meats and cuts for you to choose from for your Christmas dinner.
Poultry
Traditionally, families roast chicken, whether it is a whole roasted chicken or oven-roasted chicken portions. Poultry is often enjoyed at Christmas dinner with a sweet glaze of apricot jam, honey, or pineapple juice. Households influenced by Portuguese or braai culture opt for a spicier marinade or a classic lemon and herb.
At Blake’s Fine Foods, we offer only the best and highest quality poultry meat, with our selection of duck. This meat is categorically classed as white meat, even though the colour is slightly darker than normal poultry. Duck can be prepared by roasting a whole duck in the oven, similar to chicken, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, garlic, and herbs such as rosemary or thyme. You can add a classic South African twist to the poultry with an apricot glaze, an orange or citrus glaze, or a honey and cinnamon flavouring. We also offer duck breasts and duck quartered legs.
Beef
Blake’s Fine Foods is a proud purveyor of only the finest Purdon Wagyu beef. This beef is renowned for its exceptionally rich flavour, tenderness, and signature marbling, the ideal addition to your Christmas table.
We have a wide variety of Wagyu cuts available for you to choose from. To elevate your festive feast, we recommend our Wagyu fillets and sirloin steaks. These meats are perfect for grilling or pan-searing, while if you wish to have a traditional beef roast, we also offer Purdon Wagyu Ribeye. Ribeye is ideal for a succulent roast, or if you prefer to spend Christmas in front of the braai, we have other cuts that work great for a flavourful braai centrepiece.
Venison
Take a step beyond the usual roast and delight your guests with the rich, distinctive flavours of South African game this Christmas with our exclusive range of venison. Any of these cuts will be an excellent festive roast. We offer:
You can complement your premium meats with traditional South African sides like yellow rice with raisins, pap and chakalaka, or a fresh garden salad. No Christmas feast is complete without dessert; you can consider classic favourites like malva pudding, which is a soft, spongy cake with apricot jam and caramel flavours, served warm with custard or cream, or you can opt for traditional Christmas pudding with rich fruit and custard to round off your meal with sweetness and warmth.
This year, make your Christmas feast extraordinary with Blake’s Fine Foods, whether you are hosting a large gathering or an intimate celebration.
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our wonderful customers. Thank you for your continued support, trust, and passion for quality and for choosing us to be a part of your festive celebrations.
Wishing you a joyful, delicious, and truly South African Christmas from all of us at Blake’s Fine Foods!