At the table without passing through the kitchen: the best caterings in Barcelona for this Christmas

You don't like to cook, but you have to host Christmas dinner. Many people fit this profile and start feeling anxious weeks before the big day. Luckily, there are numerous catering companies that go the extra mile during the holidays and offer options for all tastes and budgets. Thanks to them, hosts can step away from the kitchen and focus wholeheartedly on what truly matters: enjoying Christmas with their loved ones.

For an intimate gathering or a large dinner party, Mercè Solernou and her team are here to make any palate's wishes come true. For half a century, Catering Mercès has been synonymous with elegance and exquisite taste, values that are reflected in a culinary proposal that shines in its simplicity, where noble ingredients coexist with others from the garden, the sea, and the mountains. Averse to excess, Solernou is the ideal hostess in the shadows if we seek recipes that oscillate perfectly between tradition and innovation. In addition to organizing grand events, her dishes are also available at her store in Barcelona.

Xarcuteria Ferran is also a good option when your body craves classics. For Christmas, they have several special menus ranging in price from 27.50 to 35.50 euros, which include timeless recipes such as cannelloni, escudella, duck confit, and roasted chicken. In addition to the menus, at their establishment in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona, they offer a good selection of Christmas dishes and everything you need to make the space perfect.

Another classic that never fails is Sibaris, an institution in organizing large events as well as private parties since the paths of Josep Maria and Glòria crossed in 1992. Their high-flying cuisine is always sincere, fresh, and sustainable, based on the best local produce and with that unique touch that special moments always require.

Never fails

The cuisine of Sibaris is always honest, fresh, and sustainable, based on the best local produce

Putting yourself in the hands of Eric Ortuño and Ximena Pastor, responsible for the renowned artisan pastry shop L'Atelier with two establishments in Barcelona, is always an excellent choice. Their catering is ideal for lovers of finger food, who will enjoy their savory bites and canapés, from the mini croissant cone with Iberian ham filled with Parmesan cream to the mini croissant roll with mortadella and truffled stracciatella, among many others. They also offer savory waffles, mini quiches, flatbreads, and a wide selection of creative pastry.

A great idea for those who don't want to worry about anything is to entrust themselves to chef Beatriz García, who from Xorqueta Catering will design a tailor-made event where not a single detail will be missing. The chef and her team adapt to the size and type of each group and to the conditions of the space, preparing a completely customized menu so that everyone gets exactly what they desire.

Beyond the classic Christmas dishes, there are options to go beyond the traditional cannelloni and stews. At Flor de Gràcia, they create a customized menu that adapts one hundred percent to consumers' demands, including, if desired, an in-home chef service. Leading the project is Christian Jeannot, a Chilean-French chef based in Barcelona, who was once a trendsetter in Santiago de Chile thanks to his restaurant Etniko. His experience at Alain Ducasse and other Michelin Guide establishments makes him an expert in fine dining, which he combines with his passion for homemade cooking and traditional recipes. From his namesake bakery in the Gràcia neighborhood, Jeannot bakes the bread and focaccias that will later accompany his creations, always tailored to the clients' needs.

Beyond the cannelloni and stews 

At Flor de Gràcia, they prepare a custom menu that fully adapts to consumers' demands

Those who want to enjoy a good selection of sushi and other Japanese dishes at their Christmas gatherings, have in Nomomoto a safe bet. The catering service of the Nomo group, with seven Japanese cuisine establishments in Catalonia and Madrid, will bring a variety of Japanese delights to Christmas tables. They are closed on the 24th, 25th, and 31st, but on the rest of the days, they offer dishes such as their 45-piece sushi platter or their fantastic mochis.

Finally, this is not a catering service as such, but it is a great way to experience Saint Stephen as tradition dictates. Crossandra's cannelloni are not only available in stores in Vic, Barcelona, and Granollers, but they can also be purchased online to dress up the Christmas table without having to dirty a single spoon. Crossandra is a classic in the making of artisan cannelloni, although in recent years it has expanded its range with flavors as curious as duck confit or sausage.