Best Side Dishes to Match Christmas Food

We know a big Christmas ham or roast turkey will be the center of your Christmas table. But how do you make it feel even more festive without the right sides to pair it with? The best side dishes bring flavor, texture, and balance to every bite while keeping your holiday meal effortless. Some can be prepared ahead, letting you focus on the main dish without stress. From roasted vegetables and creamy potatoes to fresh salads and savory breads, these sides elevate your feast. Here’s where to find the best side dishes in Singapore paired with their ideal Christmas centerpieces.

What to Eat With Christmas Ham in Singapore? Your Best Side Dish Picks for a Balanced Holiday Table

This guide covers:

• Why side dishes are essential for a balanced and festive Christmas meal in Singapore 2025

• How sides enhance flavors, textures, and colors alongside mains like ham, roast turkey, or beef

• The role of sides in balancing richness, adding crunch, and refreshing the palate

• Barossa Steak & Grill as a trusted source for high-quality Christmas sides and mains

How Side Dishes Make Your Christmas Meal Even Better?

Side dishes are essential to making a Christmas meal feel complete. They do more than just fill the plate. They balance flavors, textures, and colors, making the festive spread more enjoyable for everyone. A perfectly cooked ham, roast turkey, or beef centerpiece is impressive on its own, but pairing it with complementary sides can elevate the entire dining experience. Sides provide variety, cater to different tastes, and help create a rhythm in the meal from starters to the main course, turning any Christmas feast into a memorable party.

Here’s why side dishes matter and how they enhance your Christmas table:

1. Balance Richness: Rich mains like roast turkey, chicken, or pork can feel heavy. Lighter sides such as brussels sprouts or fresh salads cut through the richness and refresh the palate.

2. Add Texture: Sides like mashed potatoes layered with cheese or crisp roasted potatoes provide contrast to tender meats. A golden gratin or prawn platter adds visual and textural interest.

3. Complement Flavors: Certain sides enhance the flavors of mains. Tangy cranberry sauce, fragrant truffle paste, or a smoky seasoning blend pairs perfectly with beef, ham, or smoked meats. Prawn dishes with subtle spice can complement a classic Christmas menu.

4. Accommodate Preferences: Sides provide options for guests with dietary preferences, vegetarians, or anyone wanting lighter portions. Some dishes, like vegetable layers or dry roasted vegetables, cater to multiple tastes.

5. Ease Meal Planning: Many sides can be prepared ahead of time or through delivery services, reducing stress on Christmas Day. Cold salads, baked vegetables with truffle oil, or marinated dishes sit ready while you focus on the main course.

6. Enhance Presentation: Colorful vegetables, golden roast layers, or a well-plated meat platter make the table visually appealing. Crisp textures, fragrant herbs, and carefully blended sauces make your festive meal feel elevated.

Thoughtfully selected side dishes ensure every bite of your Christmas meal is satisfying. They highlight your mains, balance flavors, and create a festive, enjoyable, and stress-free holiday experience for family and friends.

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The Best Side Dishes to Match Christmas Food in Singapore and Where to Find Them

This Christmas 2025, Barossa Steak & Grill is one of Singapore’s trusted restaurants offering a festive takeaway menu available for pre-order. Pre-orders open 1 Nov 2025, with collection from 1–31 Dec 2025. Prices are subject to prevailing GST, service charge, and delivery fees. T&Cs apply.

Pairing the right side dishes with your mains can elevate the flavors of your Josper-roast chicken, glazed pork ribs, or maple beef back ribs, creating a well-balanced and delectable Christmas feast. Selecting sides thoughtfully ensures a timeless and hearty meal that everyone will enjoy.

Add-On Side Dishes of Choice

1. Grilled Asparagus with Tarragon Béarnaise | $18++
   Tender, smoky asparagus adds crisp freshness to rich mains like Josper-roast chicken or maple beef back ribs. The tarragon béarnaise introduces subtle herbal notes for perfection in every bite.

2. Fried Brussels Sprouts (Lime & Kampot Pepper Glaze) | $14++
   Crispy and tangy, these crunchy sprouts cut through the richness of pork ribs or gammon ham. The lime and Kampot pepper glaze adds bright flavor for a festive delight.

3. Saikyo Miso Rainbow Slaw | $12++
   Light, sweet, and umami-packed, this slaw adds texture and balances savory mains. Its refreshing crunch complements pork ribs or beef back ribs, making it an all-time favorite.

4. Shio Kombu Roast Potato | $12++
   Golden, crispy potatoes with shio kombu provide savory depth to chicken, beef rump cap, or gammon ham. Their soft interior adds comfort to every festive meal.

5. Straight-Cut Fries | $8++
   A universally loved classic. Crispy fries complement all mains and bring familiar delicious flavor to the table.

6. Truffle Parmesan Fries | $14++
   Fragrant truffle and Parmesan elevate the fries, making them ideal alongside richer mains. A side to indulge in for every festive bite.

7. Barossa Mac and Cheese | $14++
   Creamy, cheesy, and indulgent, this side pairs beautifully with smoky or spicy mains like St Louis pork ribs or lamb merguez sausages, adding comfort and richness to the spread.

Tips: Self pick-up is recommended to avoid long delivery wait times. Delivery is available for a fee of $40.

Christmas Takeaway Main Dishes

1. Josper-Roast Whole Chicken | $42 | 1KG ± | 2-3 Pax
   Mexican Achiote Spice, Shio Kombu Roast Potato, Chimichurri Sauce

2. Marmite and Garlic Shoyu Glazed St Louis Pork Ribs | $98 | 1.5KG ± | 3-4 Pax
   Saikyo Miso Rainbow Slaw, Straight-Cut Fries

3. Grilled Sausage Platter (10pcs) | $68 | 10 PCS
   Chicken Bockwurst & Lamb Merguez, Pickled Vegetables, Double Whisky Mustard

4. Maple Ponzu Garlic Glazed Beef Back Ribs | $128 | 1.2KG ± | 3-4 Pax
   Mesclun Salad, Straight-Cut Fries, Furikake

5. Blackened Tasmania Salmon (Dry Aged 14 Days) | $68 | 300g ± | 2-3 Pax
   Swedish Potato Salad, Sauce Vierge, Rocket Salad

6. Slow Roasted Blackened Australia Beef Rump Cap (Picanha) | $188 | 2KG ± | 2-3 Pax
   Shio Kombu Roast Potato, Black Pepper Butter Sauce

7. Bone-in Maple Glazed Gammon Ham | $288 | 3KG ± | Group Sharing
   Slow Roast Maple Glazed Ham, Chorizo Fat Roast Potato, Caramel Apple Sauce

Why Side Dishes Matter

Choosing the right side dishes has a huge impact on how your Christmas food centerpieces taste. The perfect pairing:

• Enhances flavors of meats and mains for a delicious holiday experience

• Balances richness and textures in a hearty spread

• Adds color, freshness, and crunchy delights to the table

• Makes every bite indulge in flavor and brings comfort to the meal

Don’t overlook your sides! Pre-order now and make your 2025 Singaporean Christmas feast at Barossa Steak & Grill a truly delectable Christmas feast. Every side choice impacts the taste of your centerpiece dishes, so choosing wisely is a must.