Sep 30th 2026
Cotton Patch Christmas dinner to go feeds up to 12 people for $179 or up to 6 for $99 in 2026. It’s our Ultimate Holiday Spread, fully cooked and packed cold, so you pick it up before the holiday and heat it at home while everyone else opens presents.
Key Takeaways
Christmas orders are open now, online or by phone at 817-527-8584.
The Ultimate Holiday Spread is $179 for up to 12 people or $99 for up to 6.
Choose holiday ham or turkey breast, three sides and a dessert; dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce and rolls are included.
Cotton Patch Cafes are closed on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026.
What’s Included in Cotton Patch Christmas Dinner To Go?
Cotton Patch Christmas dinner to go is a full holiday meal built around one main, with the traditional fixings already included. Every Ultimate Holiday Spread comes with:
- Your main: holiday ham or roasted boneless turkey breast
- Always included: cornbread dressing, scratch-made gravy, cranberry sauce and sweet yeast rolls
- Three sides of your choice: garlic mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, baked squash, Southern green beans, whole kernel corn, broccoli rice casserole, sweet potato casserole or green bean casserole
- One dessert: Peach Cobbler, Pecan Cobbler, Blackberry Cobbler or Pumpkin Crunch
The desserts come from the kitchens Dallas Morning News readers voted Gold for Best Dessert in the 2026 Best in DFW awards, and everything else is made in the same scratch kitchens that have been cooking Texas comfort food since our first cafe opened in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1989. Extra sides, proteins and desserts are available à la carte on our full holiday menu.
How Much Is Christmas Dinner To Go From Cotton Patch?
Christmas dinner to go from Cotton Patch is $99 for up to 6 people or $179 for up to 12, about $16.50 and $14.92 a person at a full table. For a bigger family Christmas, combine spreads:
Guests | What to order | Total | Per person* |
|---|---|---|---|
Up to 6 | One spread for 6 | $99 | $16.50 |
7 to 12 | One spread for 12 | $179 | $14.92 |
13 to 18 | One for 12 + one for 6 (try one ham, one turkey) | $278 | $15.44 |
19 to 24 | Two spreads for 12 | $358 | $14.92 |
*Per person at the top of each range, before tax. Prices as of September 2026.
How Do I Order Christmas Dinner and When Do I Pick It Up?
Order through our holiday ordering page or call 817-527-8584; Christmas orders have been open since September 30, 2026. You choose your spread, main, sides and dessert, then the cafe and pickup time that work for your week. Not sure which cafe is closest? Find your nearest Cotton Patch.
In 2026, Christmas Eve falls on a Thursday and Christmas Day on a Friday, so most families plan around one of two dinners:
- Christmas Eve dinner: pick up on your chosen day, keep everything refrigerated, and heat it Thursday afternoon.
- Christmas Day dinner: pick up before the holiday, refrigerate it overnight, and heat it Friday while the kids are busy with their presents.
Order early. Holiday quantities are limited, so the earlier you order, the more choice you have on sides, desserts and pickup times.
Is Cotton Patch Open on Christmas Day?
No. Cotton Patch Cafe restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026, so our teams can celebrate with their families. That’s why Christmas dinner to go is picked up before the holiday: your meal is ready and in your refrigerator before we close.
How Do You Heat a Cotton Patch Christmas Meal?
Every Cotton Patch holiday meal is fully cooked and packed cold, so it only needs reheating. Follow the heating instructions (PDF) for each dish. For the leftovers, the USDA’s Leftovers and Food Safety guidance says to refrigerate them within two hours and eat them within three to four days. Slice leftover ham or turkey before it goes in the refrigerator so it cools faster, and you’ve got sandwiches ready for the 26th.
Give Cotton Patch for Christmas
For the people on your list who’d rather come to us, a Cotton Patch gift card is an easy stocking stuffer, especially for anyone who already has a favorite chicken fried steak.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a pre-made Christmas dinner?
Many grocery stores and restaurants sell pre-made Christmas dinners. In Texas and New Mexico, Cotton Patch Cafe sells a fully cooked Christmas dinner for up to 6 people ($99) or up to 12 ($179) that you pick up cold and heat at home. Order online or call 817-527-8584.
Can you buy ready-made Christmas dinners?
Yes. Cotton Patch Cafe's Ultimate Holiday Spread is a ready-made Christmas dinner with ham or turkey breast, cornbread dressing, gravy, three sides, cranberry sauce, rolls and dessert. It's fully cooked, so it only needs reheating.
Is the Christmas meal the same as the Thanksgiving meal?
Yes. The Ultimate Holiday Spread is the same meal at the same prices for both holidays. If you're hosting both, here's our guide to Thanksgiving meals to go.
How much food do I need for a big Christmas dinner?
Plan by headcount: one Cotton Patch spread feeds up to 6 or up to 12, and the table above shows how to combine them for up to 24 guests. For menu ideas beyond the spread, read what to serve a crowd for Christmas dinner.
Christmas dinner, done.
Order online or call 817-527-8584. Feed 12 for $179 or 6 for $99.