It’s been quite the year.

Whether you’re staying up late to welcome in 2021 or to make doubly sure that 2020 is finally over, if you don’t fancy cooking there’s a variety of tasty options for the final meal of a very difficult 12 months.

Leave the cooking and prep to the experts and place an order for a New Year’s Eve feast.

Here are five delicious options that are ideal for a cosy toast in front of the telly:

1. Afternoon tea to go

If it’s sweet treats and fancy savoury bites you’re after, the Montenotte Hotel is bringing back their Call & Collect Afternoon Tea from December 30th until January 3rd and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in January.

Designed to lavishly treat two people, the carryout box is curated by the hotel’s new Executive Chef Tabrez Shaikh. It’s €55 per stand including takeaway tea and coffee with collections available from 12pm until 3pm.

To place your order call the hotel on 021 453 0050, pay by card, book your pickup slot, and collect. Find out more here.

2. A New Year’s Eve party for two

Over on the South Mall, Electric is packing up New Year’s Eve Party Boxes for collection on December 31st from 6pm-8pm. Each box of goodies serves two people and you can choose from an Asian-inspired meal, a Charcuterie selection or a Combo Box of crispy chicken wings, deep-fried brie, curried fish bites and beef croquettes with dips.

You can also order in their tasty cocktails for delivery on Deliveroo. Call 021-4222990, email book@electriccork.com or book your box online here.

 

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3. Bistro in a Box

To celebrate the return of the popular ‘Bistro In A Box’ at The Rochestown Park Hotel you can enjoy a complimentary bottle of red or white wine to toast the New Year when you spend €40 on ‘Bistro In A Box‘ from Thursday, December 31st until Saturday, January 2nd.

The full menu of classic mains and burgers is available, with a kids menu and plenty of lush desserts too.

Collections are available Thursday – Saturday, 5pm-8:30pm. Check out the menu and place your order online here.

4. A takeaway mezze feast 

Cork International Hotel has created a sharing platter designed to be enjoyed with a glass of bubbly before the countdown. The menu features ham hock terrine, lambs liver and wild mushroom pate, traditional spiced beef served with pickles, spring rolls, chicken wings, goats cheese and BBQ spare ribs.

Available to order until January 4th, the takeaway Mezze Board is €30 for two people of €50 with a bottle of Prosecco. See the full menu here or call 021 454 9800 to place your order.

5. Spiced cider and a stroll

If you’re craving some fresh air ahead of New Year’s, swing by the Metropole Hotel’s Harley Street Cafe for hot drinks, baps and festive spiced cider. They’re open from 2pm-8pm daily.

You can also pick up a Festive Afternoon Tea (€25 per person, kid’s box €14) if you place your order the day before your visit. You’ll find more details on that here.

Watched all of Netflix already?
Get out for a peaceful stroll in the city and pop by our Harley Street Cafe for hot beverages, baps and more! Spiced Cider anyone? 🍎🍏
Open from 2pm-8pm#corkcity #yaycork pic.twitter.com/OTRIE4Kr02

— The Metropole Hotel Cork (@MetropoleCork) December 28, 2020