Christmas Menu
To place your order, please email info@the-generalstore.co.za.
Please include the collection day, date and preferred time: e.g. Email Subject: Friday 6th December, 3:30pm.
When you email us, please let us know how many people you’re feeding and be sure to include your name and phone number.
Orders must be in by the 12th of December. Last collections are on the 23rd of December by 1.30pm. Please advise if you require delivery.
There is a minimum order of 6 portions per dish. Individual ingredients are subject to seasonality, please let us know if you have any food allergies, and we will do our best to assist you with alternatives.
Prices are subject to change.
Christmas Catering 2025
The Ultimate Snack Platter
Camembert, Whipped Ricotta, Marinated Olives, Honey-Roast Nuts, Parma Ham, Tomato Chilli Jam, Toasts | Serves 6
R1625
Starters
Hot Smoked Trout Pate with Dilly-Fennel Slaw & Ciabatta Toasts: R980 (Serves 6-8)
Confit Tomatoes | Burrata | Toasts R1060 (Serves 6)
Smoked Salmon, Creme Fraiche & Leek Quiche: R780 (Serves 12)
Mains:
Roast Beef Fillet with Horseradish Creme Fraiche: Whole Fillet | Approx. 1,5kg - R1800
Honey Glazed Gammon | Approx. 3kg - R1200
Chicken Tray Bake with Orange, Thyme & Olives - R480 (Serves 6)
Spiced Slow-Cooked Rolled Lamb Shoulder - R1900 (Serves 6-8)
Courgette, Leek & Ricotta Quiche - R640 (Serves 12)
Sides:
Mixed Greens with Orange Vinaigrette & Toasted Hazelnuts - R270 (Feeds 6)
Roasted Root Veg with Toasted Seeds & Goat’s Cheese - R270 (Feeds 6)
Herby Roast New Potatoes - R270 (Feeds 6)
Parmesan and Thyme Potato Bake - R330 (Feeds 6)
Spiced Carrots with Toasted Almonds & Ricotta - R270 (Feeds 6)
Desserts:
Flourless Chocolate & Orange Torte with Chocolate Ganache - R780
Christmas Mince Pies - R120 for 6
Plum & Almond Tart - R650
Christmas Brownies with White chocolate & Toasted Hazelnuts - R395 for 6
General Goods
Parmesan Shortbreads: 150g - R100
Christmas Rusks: R120
Sesame Shortbreads: 150g - R110
Brown Butter Choc Chip Cookies: R240 for 6
Ma Mere Cordials: R160
Tomato Chilli Jam: R120
Horseradish Creme Fraiche Sauce: R110 for 250ml, R200 for 500ml
Honey, Thyme and Grainy Mustard Gammon Glaze: R130 for 300ml
Apple Cider Salad Dressing: R110
Preserved Lemons: R155
Gravy R180 - 500ml
Panforte: R125
Stock the Holiday Freezer:
Chicken Pie - R255
Mince Pies - 6 for R120
Cookie Dough - 6 for R240
Good for Gifting
The Cook’s Dream Hamper
Dressed & Seasoned Cookbook, Tub of Maldon Salt, Hemls Olive Oil, Rozendal Vinegar & Preserved Lemons - R1680
Grand Christmas Hamper
Parmesan Shortbread Biscuits, TGS Christmas Rusks, Hemls Olive Oil, Mond Vol Soet Panforte, Spiced Seasonal Jam, Ma Mere Cordial: R960
Mini Christmas Hamper
Hemls Olive Oil, Mond Vol Soet Panforte, TGS Christmas Rusks: R590