Christmas is all about gathering the people you love around a table laden with memorable food. Whether you're hosting the extended whānau, a neighbourhood lunch, or a relaxed Christmas dinner with friends, the festive meal is often the heart of the celebration. That's why Marrow Devonport is helping local families create something truly special this festive season.
When it comes to Christmas, Marrow has assembled a menu designed to take the stress out of entertaining while elevating the feast itself.
Free-range Christmas hams
Front and centre are their free-range Christmas hams, crafted from premium New Zealand pork sourced from the Waikato. Beautifully prepared and full of flavour, they're the kind of centrepiece that gets everyone gathering around the carving board.
Marrow Turducken
Looking for something with genuine wow factor? Enter the Marrow Turducken. A boneless duck nestled inside a boneless chicken, which is then carefully placed inside a boneless turkey, with layers of cranberry and sage stuffing between each bird. It's a festive showstopper that combines traditional Christmas flavours with a little theatre. Slice into it, and you'll understand why customers talk about it long after the leftovers are gone.
Christmas pigs in blankets
No Christmas spread would be complete without those irresistible side dishes and grazing favourites. Marrow's pigs in blankets feature delicious Cumberland chipolatas wrapped in house-smoked belly bacon, delivering the perfect balance of smoky, savoury goodness. They're guaranteed to disappear quickly from any platter.
What makes Marrow particularly appealing is that the team understands Christmas entertaining isn't just about buying great meat. It's about confidence, knowing you've got the important parts sorted, your guests will leave happy, and that you'll spend less time worrying in the kitchen and more time enjoying the occasion. As more locals discover Marrow, popular Christmas items will be snapped up well before December. Whether you're planning an intimate family lunch or catering for a full house, securing your Christmas order early means one less thing to think about during the busiest time of the year.
Owner Nick Thomson's advice is simple: "Don't leave your festive planning until the last minute! Our full Marrow Christmas menu will be available from Tuesday 10 November – I strongly encourage early ordering to avoid disappointment."
Located in the beautifully restored Old Post Office building on Victoria Road, Marrow has quickly become a favourite amongst Devonport food lovers who appreciate quality ingredients, traditional craftsmanship and genuine connection to where their food comes from. The philosophy behind Marrow is simple: source exceptional New Zealand produce, support farmers who prioritise animal welfare, and celebrate the art of proper butchery. That commitment to quality is evident in everything they do.
Visit Marrow Devonport at 3/10 Victoria Road, browse the Christmas menu from Tuesday 10 November, and make sure this year's feast is one to remember. After all, Christmas only comes once a year! Eat meat. Repeat. Merry Christmas!
