After last year's shambles with Boris and Covid putting the last-minute kibosh on Christmas, you might feel like going crazy this time around.
After the pandemic forced us to scale back our plans, surely this year means we can pull out all the stops. Right?
Of course, many of you will want to stay at home and have the family over.
But for those of you who aren't an ace in the kitchen - or just can't face the drudge of doing the dishes - help is at hand.
Here, we feature just some of the best places in and around Bedford offering a proper Crimbo nosh-up - so you can let someone else do the heavy lifting this festive season instead.
Of course, many of you will want to stay at home and have the family over.
5. Miller & Carter - Riverside
Another 5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. One reviewer said: "Our meals were absolutely delicious. and thoughtfully presented." This year's menu includes mediterranean- style vegetable risotto with butternut squash as well as traditional Turkey with all the trimmings
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6. Slug & Lettuce - High Street
This pub got good reviews on Google for Christmas. This year's menu features fillet of salmon, smoked cheese & beetroot tart as well as the trusted turkey
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7. The Orchard - Riverfield Drive
This Harvester got 4 out of 5 for it's Christmas offering on Google. And this year's Christmas Day menu includes fillet of salmon; root vegetable cranberry & apricot bake; slow-cooked duck confit with orange sauce - and hand-carved turkey with all the trimmings
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8. The Embankment - Bedford
This gastropub on The Embankment scored 4 out of 5 on Google. This year's Christmas offering includes braised blade of beef; mushroom, chestnut & spinach pie; steak Diane or a free-range turkey