6 Happy Holiday Christmas Dinner Ideas
Updated November 24, 2025
It’s the holiday season! If you celebrate Christmas, there’s a good chance your family has some Kick Ash traditions. For many of us, that includes gathering around a food-filled table surrounded by loved ones.
When it comes to Christmas dinner and holiday meals, your grill can be your best friend. If you’re looking for Christmas grilling ideas, we’ve got you covered. From the traditional to the slightly off-beat, here are some of our favorite grilled Christmas dinners that are sure to make your holidays merry, bright, and oh-so-flavorful.
What’s Cooking this Christmas:
Grilled Rotisserie Turkey with Fresh Veggies and Stuffing
We chose this meal first because it’s as traditional as they come. Families all over the world celebrate Christmas with a turkey, fresh veggies, and some homemade stuffing.
Roasted meats are an international Christmas tradition, but we like the idea of preparing your turkey on the grill. It’s a no-fuss way to cook the bird and you’ll leave the oven free for other treats your family will gobble up (pun always intended).
Recipes:
Grilled Carp with Potato Salad and Christmas Biscuits
Want to give your Christmas dinner an International twist this year? Why not celebrate like they do in the Czech Republic and grill up a little fish for supper? We think this is a Kick Ash way to try something new.
Carp is easy and quick to grill, available year round, and you can season your grilled carp any way you like. (We humbly recommend some Shake That Herb BBQ Rub on your fish to liven up the dish. It’s award-winning for a reason!)
Traditionally, the Czechs pair their carp with potato salad, but if that’s too bold for you, simply toss a couple potatoes on the grill with your fish. For dessert, bake up these traditional Christmas biscuits (or cookies, as we call them here in the United States).
Recipes:
Grilled Venison with Candied Carrots and Baked Beans
Where are all our hunters?! Deer hunting season falls around Thanksgiving for many of us. If you’ve got an abundance, some venison steaks are the perfect main course for your grilled Christmas dinner.
Venison has a gamey, even earthy, flavor; so you’re going to want to pair it with a bit of sweetness. We love candied carrots, which are extra delicious when cooked on the grill. Cook them on the grill alongside your deer using a Kick Ash Adjustable Divider for perfect temperature control.
And to finish things off, baked beans have a texture that compliments your venison, and your loved ones will love baked beans you create from scratch.
Recipes:
Grilled Lobster Tail with Cole Slaw and Macaroni and Cheese
If you’re feeling fancy this year, you can treat your family to some grilled lobster tail for Christmas dinner. Seafood is the perfect Christmas grilling idea, giving you both elegance and flavor.
Mac and cheese is a holiday classic, giving you a starchy side that pairs well with the lobster. Boxed macaroni and cheese is always an option. However, if you’re looking to kick things up a notch, try using fresh gruyere and white cheddar. The leftovers make for some fantastic lobster mac, so be sure to prepare extra.
To finish things off, coleslaw is another kick ash compliment to your grilled seafood Christmas dinner. Consider using some popular holiday flavors, like cranberries, to give it a little something extra. The slaw goes great on lobster rolls the day after Christmas (or even for a midnight snack).
Recipes:
Grilled Goose with Red Currant Jelly and Parsnips
It doesn’t get much more classic than a Christmas goose. Celebrate Christmas like they do in the UK by grilling up some goose for an unusual twist.
Goose is best when simply seasoned. Either of the rubs in our dry barbecue rub combo pack are sure to be a real crowd-pleaser. Serve your goose with a delicious red currant jelly that brings out all the flavor.
On the side, serve up some grilled root veggies. Parsnips are traditional UK fare, but sweet potatoes, turnips, beets, or even carrots are also contenders.
Goose pairs well with Riesling and pinot noir, but if you’re feeling particularly British, pour a Black and Tan with your favorite stout and pale ale.
Recipes:
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with Winter Veggie Salad
There’s no law saying you need to grill up meat for Christmas dinner. If you or your loved ones are vegetarians or you’re just looking for a lighter meal, you’ll win the holiday season with a smoky, savory grilled vegetable lasagna. Very little goes better with a hearty lasagna than a fresh salad, so dish out a serving of roasted vegetable winter salad for your guests.
Grill up a few ears of corn, brush with some herbed compound butter, and BAM, you’ve got the perfect vegetarian Christmas dinner on the grill.
Lasagna is best served with a nice glass of white wine, but if you’re feeling festive, follow the recipe for Christmas Martinis in our Kick Ash Christmas menu. For those of you who are abstaining this year, we’ve also included an Ash Kickin’ Virgin Amaretto Sour. Even the teens will love it.
Recipes:
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Herbed Compound Butter
Must-Have Grilling Accessories for Your Christmas Feast
When you’re grilling a Christmas dinner, the right tools make all the difference. Kick Ash Basket will keep your grill running efficiently and your food tasting its best, no matter how packed your holiday menu gets.
Kick Ash Basket
A true game-changer! The stainless steel Kick Ash Basket helps you shake out leftover ash for better airflow and faster heat-up times, which is a must when juggling multiple dishes. It also makes cleanup a breeze so you can focus more on entertaining and less on scraping.
Kick Ash Can
Keep your grill tidy and airflow unobstructed while tackling your Christmas meal. The Kick Ash Can collects ashes beneath the basket, making disposal quick and clean. Pair it with the iconic Kick Ash Basket for a perfect ash management system.
Kick Ash Gloves
Handling hot grates, adjusting vents, or rotating pans? No injuries or emergency room visits this Christmas! Our heat-resistant gloves provide the protection you need for safe, confident grilling, up to 900 degrees.
Grill Divider
If you’re grilling a mix of sides and mains, our grill divider lets you create hot and cool zones with ease. Perfect for roasting vegetables while your main grilled dish goes low and slow on the other side.
Have a Kick Ash Christmas!
We hope you enjoyed these Christmas grilling ideas. For even more inspiration, head over to the Kick Ash Crew, our online community of grillers, for more recipes, special offers, and to meet other passionate grill masters like yourself.
From our family to yours, have a safe and joyful Kick Ash Christmas and holiday season!
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