Festive feasts and Christmas main courses

There’s no better time to indulge in exceptional fresh food than at Christmas. Our range of premium meat from Campbell Brothers, fish from Rockport Fish, and produce from Oliver Kay is here to help you deliver quality, flavour, and menu flexibility throughout the season!
Fresh meat

Christmas roast and meat classics

Christmas is one of the biggest sales moments for fresh meat in the foodservice calendar. It’s a time when consumers are happy to trade up, seeking traditional centrepieces, comfort-led favourites, and premium twists on festive classics, all designed to maximise spend per head while delivering satisfaction.

The main event

During the festive season, the main course takes centre stage. Serving traditional favourites like turkey and gammon, paired with indulgent extras such as pigs in blankets and slow-cooked beef joints, helps you deliver on every expectation and create a memorable dining experience.

1 in 3 people say eating out is their main way to socialise during Christmas* – make menus adaptable for group and family celebrations. Younger adults, especially, are dining out more often across December – they’re also more likely to try seasonal dishes with a twist.

The Christmas classics

  • The Christmas classics

The Christmas classics

  • Whole Turkey

    Still the hero of festive menus, ideal for banquets and Sunday roasts.
  • Gammon

    Serve glazed for buffets or sliced in gourmet sandwiches.
  • Pigs in blankets

    The upsell everyone loves.
  • Stuffing balls

    A perfect addition to Christmas dinner, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
  • Beef joint

    A premium alternative for red meat lovers.

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What kind of meat and poultry is available in the Campbell Brothers range?

Campbell Brothers offers an extensive range of quality meat and poultry, including popular staples such as beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, and pork. We also offer seasonal game and a wide selection of accredited meats, including Red Tractor-certified, Scotch Beef, and Halal options. In addition, we provide a variety of prepared products, including expertly marinated cuts and dry-aged selections, tailored to suit the needs of professional kitchens.

 

What is Campbell Brothers’ animal welfare policy?

Animal welfare is a core value at Campbell Brothers. We are committed to sourcing responsibly and only work with trusted suppliers who uphold the highest standards of ethical and sustainable farming. Our partnerships are built on shared values around animal welfare and environmental responsibility, ensuring consistency in both quality and pricing. Our range includes responsibly sourced beef (including native and rare breeds), poultry, game, charcuterie, offal, sausages, burgers, and more.

Read our full animal welfare policy here.

What is the history of Campbell Brothers?

Established over 120 years ago, Campbell Brothers is Scotland’s oldest catering butcher. With two main depots, one in Scotland and one in London, we proudly serve customers across the UK. Today, we are a trusted fresh meat supplier to Bidfood, offering high-quality products and consolidated deliveries, backed by generations of butchery expertise.

Over 700 festive products

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Explore our full range of Christmas mains including veggie and vegan options.

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Seafood

Festive seafood feasts

Seafood is becoming an increasingly popular choice on festive menus, especially in premium pubs, fine dining restaurants and boutique hotels. With a focus on quality, provenance and elegant plating, fresh fish offers chefs creative scope to impress and diversify their offering.

Festive fish

While meat will always have its place, seafood allows operators to cater for lighter preferences and pescatarian diets, while commanding a premium price point. Multi-course menus, New Year specials, and upmarket sharing boards are all great ways to introduce festive fish.

Modern diners are looking for variety and health-conscious alternatives at Christmas. A well-cooked piece of fresh fish with seasonal vegetables and a champagne sauce is a welcome break from heavier meat dishes.

Our seafood spotlight products:

  • Seafood

Seafood

  • Rockport salmon supreme 70176

    Salmon - A Christmas staple, whether it’s smoked, roasted or in a fish pie.
  • Rockport ChalkStream trout 10643

    Trout - A more sustainable alternative to salmon, ideal for both starters, mains and buffet platters.
  • Rockport monkfish portion 80610

    Monkfish - Meaty and versatile for skewers, curries or as a luxurious main course centrepiece.
  • Rockport Halibut supreme 80605

    Halibut - A fine-dining favourite that lends itself to premium price points and elegant presentation.
  • Rockport roeless scallop meat 80602

    Scallops - Perfect for starters or canapés with high impact.

Cost saving tips:

  • Batch prepare

    fish pies or chowders using a mix of cuts and species to reduce waste and control portion size.

  • Use pre-portioned

    fillets from your seafood supplier to avoid over-prepping and maintain consistency.

  • Use smoked or frozen

    options like smoked trout or prawns to help reduce reliance on daily deliveries during peak periods.

Who are Rockport Fish?

Rockport Fish is Bidfood’s dedicated fresh fish offering, designed to make your ordering process easier and more efficient. By sourcing your fresh fish through Rockport, you can consolidate your deliveries and receive high-quality seafood alongside the rest of your Bidfood order, all in one drop.

What fish species do Rockport Fish sell?

Rockport Fish offers a curated range of 14 fresh species, including popular favourites like cod, haddock, salmon, seabass, plaice, mackerel, and crab, along with a variety of other high-demand options. Explore more about the range here.

How can I expect my fish to be packaged?

Our fresh fish is expertly prepared and vacuum-packed to maintain peak freshness, reduce waste, and maximise shelf life. This efficient, minimal-packaging approach also ensures easier storage and handling in busy kitchens.

Over 700 festive products

Explore our full range of products

Explore our full range of Christmas mains including veggie and vegan options.

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Fresh produce

Plant powered, festively flavoured

Oliver Kay are a specialist supplier of fresh produce and chilled ingredients. Our unique relationship with Oliver Kay allows us to bring fresh deliveries together with your Bidfood delivery or, for customers with a higher demand, to establish a direct fresh delivery.

All the trimmings

The festive season is a peak trading period across the foodservice sector, and with many consumers tightening their belts, getting the food offer right is essential. From pubs and restaurants to hotels, caterers and care homes, customers are still eager to celebrate. In fact, 1 in 3 people say eating out is their main way to socialise at Christmas, and 2 in 5 expect to indulge more than usual*.

At Oliver Kay, we understand the importance of quality, consistency and value. Whether it’s classic trimmings for a traditional roast or trending veg-led mains and sides with a festive twist, our freshly prepared seasonal produce can help kitchens deliver festive menus that excite consumers.

This year, the opportunity lies in getting the essentials right. Research shows that price, quality and variety matter more to diners than decorations, atmosphere or entertainment*. That’s why we offer flexible formats, prepped fruit and veg to your spec, and a reliable supply of high-quality produce, so your customers can focus on delivering great food.

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  • Oliver Kay

Oliver Kay

  • Seasonal recipe inspiration

    Whatever the season, we have a recipe to suit your menus! Take a look at our selection of recipes with dishes inspired by the season and the latest consumers trends.
  • Our growers and suppliers

    We are proud to work in partnership with a number of regional suppliers across the UK.

Does Oliver Kay just supply fruit and vegetables?

Not at all, we’re far more than just a greengrocer. At Oliver Kay, we like to say: if it goes in your fridge, we can supply it!

Alongside our core range of fresh fruit and vegetables, we also offer a wide variety of chilled, short-life products including fresh meat and fish, dairy, sandwich fillings, jams and preserves, sauces and dips, and chilled drinks. In addition, we supply a carefully curated dry store range featuring baking ingredients, pasta, rice, dried herbs, and nuts, everything your kitchen needs, all in one delivery.

 

Where does Oliver Kay source from?

We prioritise sourcing from trusted UK growers and producers wherever possible, supporting British agriculture and ensuring freshness and reduced food miles. For more exotic or out-of-season produce, we partner with carefully selected overseas suppliers who share our quality standards.

Thanks to long-standing relationships with our supply partners, we’re able to offer our customers access to top-quality seasonal produce at competitive prices, all year round.

How can Oliver Kay help me with seasonality?

At Oliver Kay, seasonality is at the heart of everything we do. We provide regular updates and inspiration to help you make the most of what’s in season, including fresh produce guides, new product highlights, recipe ideas, food trend insights, and industry news.

We publish quarterly Crop Reports featuring our buyers’ top recommendations, seasonal availability, and more. Plus, our weekly Quality Reports keep you informed about any supply chain challenges, such as weather-related issues or product anomalies, helping you plan your menus with confidence.

With Rockport Fish, Campbell Brothers and Oliver Kay working together, we’ve got your Christmas seafood needs fully covered. From fresh fillets to festive sides, everything you need to impress this season is just one order away.

 

*Source: Bidfood & 3Gem Christmas Dining Research 2023
**Source: Mintel UK Foodservice Trends 2025

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