Get your free, fully editable template designed to make holiday meal planning and grocery shopping stress-free. Whether you’re cooking for a few or hosting a festive dinner for many, this checklist has you covered.
What’s Included
- A clean, professionally-formatted MS Word (.docx) file — easy to open, edit, print, or save digitally.
- Structured sections for Basic Information, Meal Planning Overview, Category-based Grocery Checklist, Store Planning, and Final Review — all in one convenient document.
- Pre-populated example items (pantry, produce, dairy, meat/seafood, beverages, dessert, paper goods) you can customize to fit your menu and guest list.
- Printable layout that works on A4 or Letter size—ideal for keeping on your fridge or taking with you to the store.
Why You’ll Love It
- Stay organized: See everything in one place, avoid last-minute runs to the store, and keep track of quantities and guests.
- Save time: Use the checklist instead of building a shopping list from scratch — just tweak it for your holiday menu.
- Reduce waste & overbuying: With clear categories and a guest count section, you can buy smarter and avoid excess.
- Flexible & editable: Because it’s in Word, you can change fonts, colours, add or remove sections, or convert to PDF if you prefer.
- Holiday-ready: Ideal for any occasion — Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or any festive gathering.
How It Works
- Click the download button below and save the .docx file to your computer.
- Open it in Microsoft Word (version 2007 or newer recommended).
- At the top, enter your holiday/event name, date, and number of guests.
- Go through the Meal Planning overview and list your main dishes, sides, desserts, and beverages.
- Browse the Grocery Categories checklist — tick off items you already have in the pantry, and check the rest as you shop.
- Use the Store Planning table to map out where you’ll buy each section.
- Print a hard copy, or use it on your tablet/phone while shopping.
- After shopping, use the Final Review section to ensure you didn’t forget anything essential.
