5 delicious holiday essentials you can find at Farm Boy in Ontario this season

Dec 7 2023, 8:12 pm

To help you keep your cool this holiday season, Farm Boy has you covered with quality, fresh products that’ll prove you’re the host with the most.

Whether you’re hosting the festivities for the first time, looking for the perfect side dish to wow a holiday potluck, or just need some tasty seasonal snacks, Farm Boy offers delicious chef-prepared meals and over 1,600 popular private-label products that’ll be a welcome addition to any spread.

With both unique private-label and ready-made products that’ll have your guests crowding around the table, here are just a few things to put on your holiday shopping list, all available at 47 convenient Farm Boy locations across Ontario.

Snacks and apps

Nothing is worse than some lacklustre appetizers at a holiday party. To satisfy your eagerly awaiting dinner guests, a quick and easy charcuterie board is the perfect hors-d’Ĺ“uvre to tide them over till dinner time. Luckily, Farm Boy offers a variety of premium quality meats, cheeses, and crackers so you can fill your board with a fanciful feast of festive food.

If you’re looking for some charcuterie inspo, try stacking some of Farm Boy’s Cashew Cranberry Artisan Crackers next to a wedge of Double Cream Brie and a pile of Coppa sliced fresh from the deli, and you’ll have yourself an elegant app that’ll wow your guests. That doesn’t even include the olives or the pâté if you really want to show off!

Don’t forget Farm Boy’s Crinkle Cut Potato Chips, as you can pair them with any dip for an easy and tasty snack. To keep things light, try any of Farm Boy’s Sparkling Lemonades to help get everyone’s palates ready for the main course.

With apps this good, your only problem will be hoping your guests saved room for dinner!

Quality table staples you don’t need to fuss over

A memorable holiday meal starts with quality seasonal ingredients, and at Farm Boy, you never have to worry about the quality!

Working with hundreds of incredible local vendors across Ontario, you’ll be able to grab the freshest selection of produce, meats, and cheeses to satisfy all your holiday cooking needs.

Looking to skip the cooking this year? Farm Boy has a selection of chef-prepared foods made in-house to ease the burden on your stove burners.

Whether you’re grabbing some snappy green beans for a casserole or looking to drown your plate with their in-house Turkey Gravy (made using roasted turkey bones!), you can have peace of mind knowing that you’ll have nothing but the best fixings and sides.

Classic holiday beverages and baked goods

Who else has been waiting all year to dig into some seasonal fare? Farm Boy’s got you covered with all the classics!

Not only is Farm Boy Hot Chocolate the toastiest thing you can drink on a cold winter day, but their Eggnog is one of their fastest sellers for a reason — you won’t be able to keep your fridge stocked with enough of the stuff.

If you’re looking for a twist on your eggnog fix, the Eggnog Cruffies (a croissant-meets-muffin pastry) are made in-store daily, with boxes not often making it to Christmas Eve.

Indulgently delicious chocolate

The holiday season is a chocoholics’ time to shine with the bounty of options available to them at Farm Boy.

Coated in dark, milk, or white chocolate, Farm Boy Chocolate Biscuits are imported from England with 12 different luxury chocolate-covered biscuits, making them the perfect companion to a cup of hot cocoa.

If you’re looking for chocolatey gift ideas for your loved ones (or yourself), a box of Farm Boy Belgian Chocolates is a carefully curated assortment of fine chocolates that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Or you can try some of their Chocolate Covered Almonds, available in a small and large size.

Chef-prepared dinners that’ll meet all your needs

If you’re worried about pleasing the in-laws this year and need a quick and easy solution to prove you can “do it all,” Farm Boy’s got your back with their chef-prepared Speciality Dinners.

The chef-prepared dinners are designed to bring a restaurant-quality experience to the comfort of your own home, all crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients in mind.

All you have to do is place your order online or at your local Farm Boy location, schedule a pick-up time between December 22 and 24, and you get the convenience of a delectable dinner without breaking a sweat — just follow the simple reheating instructions!


Hungry for a festive feast? With the holiday season upon us, head to Farm Boy now and stock up on some of these must-haves before they’re gone!

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