The best places to get turkeys in Riyadh for your festive dinner centrepiece
For all your carving needs…
Picture this. The tree is up, and the decorations are in place. As are the guests, a bounty of gifts and drinks flowing. But even the best – and most elegant – occasions are not quite complete without a massive roasted bird brought out to the table, bursting with stuffing, golden brown, glistening and drenched in gravy.
If you’re not one for the kitchen (we know preparing a whole turkey is serious business), read on to find out where to buy your turkey and all its trimmings for a fab at-home festive feast in Riyadh.
DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh
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Kick off the jolly season with DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh’s takeaway turkey promotion, which can feed up to eight mouths.
DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh, Al Muroj Business Gate, Tel: 011 528 5100 / 059 396 2342. @doubletreebyhilton_riyadh
Eataly
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You can never go wrong with Eataly’s culinary feast when planning a sumptuous holiday dinner at home. The Italian Restaurant and Market offers premium-grade roasted whole turkeys stuffed with vegetables and accompanied by roasted potatoes and a selection of sauteed vegetables (SAR849 for 8kg). We also love that we can add a cheese and cold cuts platter (SAR359) or slow braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes and gravy (SAR139 for 1kg) to the cart if the turkey is still not enough. Oh, and don’t forget dessert. The classic Rotolo log cake (SAR126) is the perfect treat to end your meal.
Eataly, Almas Plaza, Tahlia Street. You can view the festive catalogue here. Pre-order a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Tel: 011 293 1502. @eatalyarabia
Fairmont Hotel Riyadh
Enjoy a hearty feast in the comfort of your home courtesy of this behemoth, which can feed six to eight people. Fairmont Riyadh’s festive collection features a whole roasted traditional turkey paired with all the classic trimmings (SAR1,200).
Fairmont Hotel Riyadh’s Take Home Holiday Turkey is available until Dec 31. For bookings, call or WhatsApp 050 798 0121. @fairmontriyadh
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh
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.
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom Centre, Olaya St, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214. Available until Nov 28. A 24-hour pre-order is required and available for pick-up only. For orders, please call 011 211 5500 or WhatsApp 011 211 5000. @fsriyadh
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh is pulling all the stops for this year’s festive celebration. Its massive whole roasted turkey (SAR765 for 6.5kg), enough to feed eight people, is served along with mashed potato, Brussels sprouts, roasted root vegetables, sage stuffing, and a choice of two gravy (choose from onion gravy and turkey gravy to cranberry sauce and thyme jus). But don’t just stop there. The hotel also offers herb-crusted prime rib (SAR642 for 1.5kg / SAR1,171 for 2kg), truffle and wild mushroom soup (SAR118 for four / SAR177 for eight), pumpkin and toasted walnuts soup (SAR118 for four / SAR177 for eight), and festive pastries, such as marzipan stollen (SAR145), mini minced pies (SAR136 for 12 pieces), seasonal cookies (SAR110 for 300g), and chocolate yule log (SAR230 for 600g).
Holiday Turkey Takeaway, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance. Tel: 011 273 2005. @mo_alfaisaliah
Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter
Ordering turkeys in Riyadh for your cosy celebration at home? You can always count on the ever-reliable Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter to come through. Its turkey to-go comes with all the trimmings and is priced at SAR575 for four people or SAR980 for eight people.
To place your order, please call 058 038 0677. @riyadhmarriott
PAUL
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Still looking for the perfect centrepiece? Check out PAUL’s selection of takeaway roasts. Pick from either the whole-roasted turkey (SAR699 for five to seven people), lamb stuffed with mushrooms and chestnuts (SAR699 for five to seven people), or the marinated lamb leg with bone (SAR699 for five to seven people); all served up with your choice of one side – from mashed potatoes and oriental rice to roasted vegetables and rosemary roasted potatoes – and your choice of black pepper sauce or truffle mushroom sauce. Make your feast a grander one this year by adding mini canapes (SAR109 for 12 pieces), goat cheese and turkey quiche (SAR129), and black forest log cake (SAR139 for small & SAR159 for big) to your bundle order.
PAUL’s Festive Range, Available from Nov 15, Various Locations. You can view the festive catalogue here. Pre-order two days ahead. Tel: 011 416 9125 / 011 410 1228. @paularabia