Christmas Day is a time for family, fun and that all-important dinner.
But while we all love to dig into the turkey (or veggie alternative) and pull some crackers, making such a big meal for everyone can take a lot of effort – not to mention all that washing up.
So we’ve put together the 12 Days of Christmas Dinners - featuring a dozen of the best places to have a proper Crimbo feast. People are advised to book early to avoid disappointment, as places will sell out fast.
1. The Marchmont Arms - Piccotts End
Piccotts End Rd, Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AT. Christmas Day lunch from £87.95 per person, Visit www.themarchmontarms.co.uk/christmas#/ Photo: Google Maps
2. Paper Mill - Apsley
Stationers Place, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9RH. Christmas Day lunch from £85 per person. Visit www.papermillapsley.co.uk/christmas Photo: Google Maps
3. The Plough - Hemel Hempstead
Leverstock Green Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PR. Christmas Day menu £69.95. Visit www.greatbritishinn.co.uk/our-menus/ Photo: Google Maps
4. The Mallard - Boxmoor
507 London Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9BQ. Christmas Day menu £59.99. Visitt www.harvester.co.uk/restaurants/eastofengland/themallardhemelhempstead/christmasbookings#/ Photo: Google Maps