The best places to get a last-minute turkey takeaway in Riyadh
Let the festive feast come to you…
If there’s anything to look forward to during the holiday season (especially for the expats who are not flying home), it’s throwing parties and gatherings to celebrate with your friends and family. A festive celebration needs good food, from classic turkey to beef Wellington. But if you’re not one for the kitchen and are still looking for a last-minute festive package, fear not.
We hunt down the best turkeys in Riyadh, from the classic roast to a few novel creations that’ll leave a lasting impression this festive season. Don’t stall…
Eataly
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Indulge in Eataly’s scrumptious festive feast takeaway collection, such as the whole-roasted turkey stuffed with vegetables and accompanied by a selection of roasted and sauteed vegetables, and the classic beef Wellington. To complement the main, pick up a cured herb salmon with creamy eggs and potato salad, along with dill mustard sauce and chive sour cream. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.
Price: SAR799 for turkey (7-8kg), SAR329 for beef Wellington (1.5kg), SAR249 (750g) / SAR429 (1.5kg) for salmon
Eataly, Almas Plaza, Tahlia Street. Pre-order a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Tel: 011 293 1502. @eatalyarabia
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
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We expect nothing less than perfection from Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. For those spending their yuletide dinner at home, the hotel has a delectable roasted turkey on the takeaway menu. Expect a wide range of traditional trimmings and sides like chestnut stuffing, mashed potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, gravy, and more.
Price: SAR1,500 (7kg, enough for up to 10 persons)
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom Centre, Olaya St, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214. Available until the end of Dec. Tel: 011 211 5588. @fsriyadh
Paul
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Paul is taking care of the cooking this festive season with their selection of takeaway roasts. Pick from either the whole-roasted turkey or roasted lamb stuffed with mushrooms and chestnuts, all served up with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, oriental rice, roasted vegetables, and rosemary roasted potatoes, and sauce, including black pepper and truffle mushroom.
Price: SAR899 for turkey (6-7kg) and lamb (enough for six to eight persons)
Paul, various locations. Pre-order two days ahead. Tel: 011 416 9125. @paularabia
Riyadh Marriott Hotel
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This festive season, the skilled chefs at Riyadh Marriott Hotel present you with their new Festive Turkey Dinner Package. Priced at SAR750, the package includes a roasted turkey with thyme, sage and apple dressing stuffing, accompanied by a wide range of traditional trimmings and sides like pan-roasted Brussel sprouts, roasted butternut squash, mashed potato, glazed carrots, steamed broccoli, bread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, mushroom sauce, and more. You’ll also get freshly baked rolls and appetisers, such as vegetable crudites, blue cheese dip stuffed mushrooms, chicken mousse, tarragon sausage in blanket and brie and cranberry canapes. Then, finish off with sweet treats: pumpkin pie, apple pie, key lime pie, and pecan pie. Loosen your belts, and let the feasting begin.
Price: SAR750 (5kg, serves four)
Riyadh Marriott Hotel, 8333 King Saud Road, Al Wizarat, Riyadh 12622. All orders for pick-up may be collected any time after 10am. Otherwise, a delivery charge of SAR120 per order applies. Tel: 055 861 1911. @riyadhmarriott
The Market, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya
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Keep it traditional with The Market’s turkey to-go. Its Season’s Special offers a whole roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, bread sauce, chipolata sausage, turkey and sage stuffing, roasted potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, green beans, and caramelised shallots. The Market’s turkey to-go is available until December 26 with 48 hours’ notice given.
Price: SAR995 (serves six to eight)
The Market, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Tel: 053 341 1234. @hyattregencyriyadholaya
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