This Holiday Season, Let Restaurants Do The Cooking!
Ordering Meals from Restaurants is the Perfect Holiday Choice
With the holiday season in full swing, many wish to simplify celebrations and gift lists while still savoring delicious, high-quality meals. Restaurants are the perfect solution for both, offering a host of benefits that enhance the holiday experience, including flexible, convenient gift cards or delivering delicious meals.
Convenience and quality are top priorities for many consumers according to National Restaurant Association research which shows younger generations embracing the ease and enjoyment of ordering takeout or delivery for their festive celebrations. And, with a growing number of people purchasing restaurant gift cards, there are even more reasons to have restaurants cater your holiday celebration.
With busy schedules, long shopping lists, and social commitments, preparing a large holiday feast can be overwhelming. Restaurants offer a variety of meal options that cater to varied tastes and dietary needs. And with the rise of unique flavors, especially Southeast Asian cuisines as noted in the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 What's Hot Culinary Forecast, ordering out adds excitement to the menu.
Other compelling points:
Quality: Leaving the cooking to the professionals reassures consumers that the meal is delicious and beautifully presented, elevating the holiday table. The National Restaurant Association's restaurant gift card survey found that almost all (93 percent) of respondents prioritize quality and taste when selecting a restaurant.
Local Economy and Community Support: The restaurant industry has faced unprecedented challenges, and ordering in or purchasing gift cards helps sustain these vital businesses and their employees. It’s a meaningful way to give back to the community during the season of giving.
Specials and Deals: Restaurants often offer special holiday menus and packages, making the ordering process simple and stress-free. Whether you're planning an intimate family dinner or a larger festive gathering, there are options for every occasion.
The holidays are about spending time with friends and family. Restaurants can play a vital role in providing the perfect at-home dining experience, either through catering, takeout or delivery, full service for those who dine out, or as a convenient gift for everyone on your list.
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About the National Restaurant Association
Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which comprises more than 1 million restaurant and foodservice outlets and a workforce of more than 15.5 million employees. Together with 52 State Associations, we are a network of professional organizations dedicated to serving every restaurant through advocacy, education, and food safety. We sponsor the industry's largest trade show (https://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com/); leading food safety training and certification program (ServSafe); unique career-building high school program (the NRAEF's ProStart). For more information, visit Restaurant.org) and find WeRRestaurants on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
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