Christmas dinner: from shopping to serving
An easy-to-follow plan showing how meal preparation overlaps across days.
Illustrative four-quarter plan, not a forecast or compliance guide. All activities start as planned. Adapt the dates, requirements and evidence before using it.
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Workstreams
- Menu & guests
- Shopping
- Preparation
- Cooking & serving
Activities and dependencies
| Activity | Workstream | Dates | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check guests and dietary needs | Menu & guests | 2026-12-01 to 2026-12-02 | None |
| Choose menu | Menu & guests | 2026-12-03 to 2026-12-04 | Check guests and dietary needs |
| Make shopping list | Shopping | 2026-12-05 to 2026-12-06 | Choose menu |
| Buy non-perishables | Shopping | 2026-12-07 to 2026-12-15 | Make shopping list |
| Order main ingredients | Shopping | 2026-12-07 to 2026-12-12 | Make shopping list |
| Collect fresh ingredients | Shopping | 2026-12-19 to 2026-12-22 | Order main ingredients |
| Prepare vegetables and sides | Preparation | 2026-12-23 to 2026-12-24 | Collect fresh ingredients |
| Set the table | Preparation | 2026-12-24 to 2026-12-24 | None |
| Cook Christmas dinner | Cooking & serving | 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-25 | Prepare vegetables and sides |
| Enjoy the leftovers | Cooking & serving | 2026-12-26 to 2026-12-26 | Cook Christmas dinner |