Top 5 Side Dishes That Accompany Any Christmas Roast
11th Nov 2025
The roast may take centre stage at Christmas, but the sides are what turn it into a feast! From crisp golden potatoes to rich gravies and various festive trimmings, the right accompaniments bring heaps of joy and flavour to your Christmas table.
At Donald Russell, we believe that good sides should be every bit as special as the roast itself, prepared with the same care and quality ingredients. Here are our top five side dishes that complete any Christmas dinner menu, whether you’re carving turkey, beef, or something a little different this year.
Roast Potatoes: The Essential Crisp and Fluffy Favourite
It simply wouldn’t be Christmas without roast potatoes. Perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy within, they’re the foundation of every festive plate.
Our Maris Piper Roast Potatoes with Goose Fat are an effortless choice if you’d rather skip making them by hand yourself. Ours are par-cooked for convenience, coated in rich goose fat, and roasted to golden perfection in your oven. And of course, they pair beautifully with both turkey and roast beef.
Christmas Stuffing: Classic Comfort with a Festive Twist
Christmas stuff, a delicious addition to your roast, adding richness and warmth to your dinner. With herbaceous flavours, our stuffing complements any roast. Whether you prefer something traditional or with a hint of sweetness, there’s a perfect match for every main.
Our Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing captures the comforting, nostalgic flavour of a classic roast, made with juicy pork, sage, smoked bacon and red onion chutney. For something even more festive, try the Pork, Cranberry & Apricot Stuffing Parcels, hand-wrapped in smoked streaky bacon for a beautifully balanced sweet and savoury bite.
Both are pre-prepared and ready to roast, making it easy to fill your Christmas table with a fantastic spread!
Christmas Vegetable Sides: Colour and Sweetness
A Christmas roast feels complete when your plate is piled high with all the sides!
We have lots of fantastic new sides this year, including our Roasted Chantenay Carrots with Honey are naturally sweet, with a glossy honey glaze that catches the light. Pair them with our new Roasted Parsnips with Honey & Mustard for a hearty Christmas dish. In addition, we’ve got two more new sides, including our Creamy Potato, Leek & Cabbage Gratin and our Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic Butter & Parmesan.
And of course, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Brussels sprouts! Our version combines new Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts & Cranberries, making these often unloved vegetables an irresistible festive twist that adds crunch and tartness in equal measure.
Together, these ready-to-cook sides create a colourful spread that looks as good as it tastes.
Yorkshire Puddings: A British Classic
Although traditionally paired with roast beef, Yorkshire puddings have earned a place on Christmas tables everywhere. Crisp and golden, with soft, airy centres, they’re perfect for soaking up gravy and adding a little extra indulgence to your plate.
Serve them hot from the oven alongside slices of beef, turkey, or even lamb. They’re always met with delight.
Sauces, Gravies and Trimmings: The Finishing Touches
No Christmas dinner is complete without the finishing touches, the little extras that pull the whole meal together.
Our rich, ready-made Beef Gravy or Poultry Gravy ensures smooth, full-bodied flavour every time, while new and improved Creamy Peppercorn Sauce offers a restaurant-quality upgrade for beef or steak lovers.
And of course, there are the festive staples that everyone expects: Pigs in Blankets, of course! Delicious sausages wrapped in streaky smoked bacon. Or, for something different, our Luxury Venison Pigs in Blankets, a Scottish twist with a hint of whisky for that Christmas-day indulgence.
Round off your roast with Cranberry Sauce for freshness, or Bread Sauce for creamy comfort.
Make Your Christmas Feast a Joy
From the golden roast potatoes to lashings of gravy, the sides you choose are truly what makes Christmas dinner unforgettable. With Donald Russell’s range, you can enjoy all the trimmings without the stress, each of our dishes crafted from the finest ingredients and frozen for freshness.
So this year, make your Christmas dinner menu a little easier, a little tastier, and a lot more joyful, with sides that truly complete your meal.