Holiday Menu Planner

Plan every dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any big meal, with a guest list, a shopping list, a cooking timeline and a table checklist.

Holiday Menu Planner printable with sections for starters, main dishes, sides, desserts and drinks in brown and goldHoliday Menu Planner printable page with a guest list, cooking timeline, shopping list and table checklist
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What is inside

  • Page 1: five menu sections (starters, mains, sides, desserts, drinks) with who is making each dish.
  • Page 2: a guest list with allergies and RSVP, a cooking timeline, a shopping list and a table checklist.
  • Space for the occasion, date and number of guests.

How to use it

  1. Write the occasion, date and number of guests.
  2. List each dish and who is bringing it.
  3. Fill in the cooking timeline from the day before to serving time.
  4. Hosting this season? Read our holiday hosting checklist and Christmas planning checklist.

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