Plan your holiday feast with ease using this fully editable Microsoft Word template. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family dinner or a large festive gathering, this checklist helps you stay organized, reduce stress, and enjoy the celebration.
What’s Included
- A clean, well-structured checklist covering Pre-Planning, Menu Planning, Recipe & Ingredient Prep, Shopping & Supplies, Kitchen & Cooking Schedule, Table Setting & Decor, Serving & Hosting, and After-Meal Wrap-Up.
- Additional optional sections: Guest Contributions Tracker and Cooking Timeline Example—ready to fill in.
- Delivered in .docx format, compatible with Microsoft Word (Windows/Mac) and most Word-processing apps.
- Fully editable: adjust fonts, colors, sections, and items to match your style or event theme.
Why You’ll Love It
- Keeps all the details in one place—no last-minute scrambling for ingredients or table settings.
- Makes your holiday meal planning visual and actionable, one checkbox at a time.
- Helps you delegate tasks or track contributions if you’re hosting a potluck or blended gathering.
- Designed with simplicity in mind so you can focus on the joy of gathering—not the logistics.
Who It’s For
- Hosts planning a holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, special family dinner)
- Meal-preppers and home-cooks managing multiple dishes and courses
- Event planners, catering assistants, or anyone coordinating large gatherings
- Anyone wanting a streamlined way to plan, shop, and execute a memorable holiday meal
How It Works
- Download the .docx file and open it in Microsoft Word (or a compatible app)
- Update the top section with your event date, guest count, theme, and budget
- Customize the menu-planning section with your main course, sides, desserts, beverages, and dietary-friendly dishes
- Use the checklist sections to assign tasks, schedule cooking times, shop for ingredients, and set your table
- As you complete each task, check it off—so you can track progress and keep stress at bay
Important Notes
- This file is for single-user, personal, or small commercial use only—please see our terms of use for reuse or distribution rights.
- The template is provided as is; while designed for ease and clarity, we recommend saving a backup copy before editing.
- You may need to adjust the layout or fonts depending on your version of Word or device.
Download Your Copy
Click the “Download” button below to receive your editable Word checklist instantly. Start planning your holiday meal now—and move from “What’s next?” to “Ready to serve!”
