Free Christmas Dinner Menu Planner 2026
One printable page to plan Christmas dinner: a menu with drinks, appetizers, two mains, three sides, bread and two desserts, each with who's making it, estimated cost and diet notes. Below it are a 19-line shopping list and a 19-line day-of timeline, with date, guest count, food budget and spent at the top. Free, no email or sign-up needed.
Download free PDF (US Letter) A4 version
How to use it
- Pick the main first and note its oven time, then choose sides that use the stovetop or can be made ahead.
- Write who's bringing each dish and any diet notes (vegetarian, gluten-free, nut allergy) so nothing is doubled or missed.
- Turn the menu into the shopping list, then work backward from serving time to fill the day-of timeline.
Hosting the whole day?
The Christmas Dinner Hosting Planner ($4) is a 12-page printable set with a full menu planner, guest list with RSVPs and dietary needs, seating for 16, a split grocery list, a 4-week countdown, a hosting budget with cost per guest and a cleanup checklist.
See the Christmas Dinner Hosting Planner
FAQ
Is it really free? Yes. The PDF downloads straight from this page with no email, account or payment.
Does it work for potluck-style dinners? Yes. The "Who's making it" column is there so guests can claim dishes.
Can I share it? It's free for personal use. Please share a link to this page rather than the file.
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