Express is calling on all islanders to eat IN to help out by making the most of the takeaway options being offered by the restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels that have been forced to close their doors to customers.
To help get you inspired, Express has compiled a list below of the choices on offer, spanning a kaleidoscope of cuisines - and parishes!
If you’re aware of any businesses that deserve a shout-out for their top-notch takeaway offering, let us know by commenting or emailing us and we'll add them to our A-Z list...
This Howard Davis Park-based eatery is offering both breakfast and full dinners. Sunday’s takeaway special – roast turkey with honey roast vegetables and pigs in blankets – came with a cup of mulled wine.
Takeaway starters, mains and desserts featuring local produce are all available from the Bass and Lobster.
Islanders’ sushi fix can be sorted with takeaway and delivery from Bento.
They’re known for their sizzling platters and espetadas, but did you know you can also get a Sunday roast from the Blacksmiths Arms? Deputy Kevin Pamplin was full of praise.
ROAST DELIVERY: Time to support local. A yummy Sunday roast from one of our family favs growing up The Blacksmith Arms Dont miss out! #TheBigJerseyTakeaway pic.twitter.com/gwOHfVrt4l
— Deputy Kevin Pamplin (@KevinPamplin) December 6, 2020
Bohemia is already looking ahead to Christmas, offering to deliver a Michelin-starred dinner consisting of three or four courses – and all the trimmings, of course.
Before Christmas Day, islanders can bring Bohemia into their homes with the restaurant's 'At Home' offering - a set of ingredients accompanied by step-by-step instructions from Head Chef Callum Graham to whip up a gourmet meal in 20 minutes.
For those wanting a gourmet treat without the challenge, the Club Bar is offering its usual treats - as well as some cheeky non-foodie extras - on food.je.
Café Jac’s has pledge to bring its whole menu – from crab cake wraps to quesadillas – to your door.
Homemade steak pie is just one of the takeaway treats on offer from this Gorey café.
No more table service at the market’s Spanish corner, Casa Paco, but islanders can have their tapas, paella and bocadillos to go.
Fish and chips, curry and linguine can be ordered from Crab Shack. It’s part of the same group as Café Ubé, which is also offering a Click and Collect Service.
Family & friends can't decide whether its fish & chips, curry or the local italian or vegan for takeaway?
— JerseyCrabShack (@JerseyCrabShack) December 4, 2020
For a harmonious Christmas we've got it all covered with our Click & Collect from Gorey, St Helier and St Brelade. ???? #TheBigJerseyTakeaway https://t.co/JmMYTNZhYN pic.twitter.com/vz3IFT2cap
With its sister restaurants Sangria and Little Thai having closed, all staff efforts have been diverted into the Thai Dicq Shack, which we hear serves up an impeccable Pad Thai and a mean Massaman.
You might not be able to pop down to Archirondel to eat it, but you can now collect your food from Driftwood Cafe, Wednesday through to Sunday.
While islanders won’t be able to enjoy food inside El Tico, the team are allowing islanders to take their grub away and eat it outside at the St. Ouen beauty spot, with brekkie on offer until 12:00, lunch 12:00-16:00 and dinner from 16:30.
The Grand Hotel and Spa has set up a festive-themed pick-up space for islanders to bring a taste of Tassili home, a Christmas Day ingredient box or canapés and tapas from its winter domes.
Takeaways are starting tomorrow from this dining spot known for its tip-top veggie delights.
JB’s is offering a selection of its signature smokehouse eats, craft beers, wine and cocktails on Food.je.
Islanders can drop in or call 01534 867350 to order and collect hot drinks, breakfast rolls, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, baked potatoes and cakes from the Jersey Pearl Café.
This popular Ouaisné spot has popped up on food.je to bring its fun and fresh flavours to people island-wide.
Filipino flavours can be found in Kubo’s noodles, soups and rice dishes, which are all available for delivery.
Not only is La Capannina bringing Italy and France into islanders' homes with flavours, but is also providing the dishes on their own traditional crockery, which can be returned after use.
Islanders will be able to enjoy Lazin Lizard's relaxed and fun fusion cuisine via delivery or collection.
This St. Brelade hotel is open and ready for takeaways ranging from breakfast rolls to afternoon teas from its 'Christmas Hatch'.
Liberation Group might have had to shut its pubs, but islanders can still order from its drinks range online, where there are plenty of offers.
Pitt Street's brunch palace Locke's has brought back its brunch boxes, which became popular during lockdown. Their to-go coffee cart has also come out of retirement to continue giving islanders a caffeine boost.
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For something a bit different… The Lookout Beach Café is offering to bring a raclette experience into islanders homes.
Portuguese cuisine from Max Grill can be ordered online.
While you might not be able to ‘meet’ at this Liberty Wharf location, ‘eats’ can be taken away, in the form of individual cheese platters.
Espetadas and picadinho are just some of the dishes Moitas Bistro is offering.
Samosa to Saag Alloo cravings can be settled with Noya Shapla’s order service.
Nude is now serving up its nutritious menu to-go, and deliveries are said to be coming soon.
Celebrating its 104th birthday perhaps slightly differently to how it imagined, the Ommarroo Hotel’s Head Chef, who completed his apprenticeship at Buckingham Palace, is launching a ‘Heat and Eat’ food collection service.
The Pomme D’Or restaurant has put its Italian and American-inspired menus online for islanders to delve into during the week. Looking further ahead, there’s two more days to pre-order the hotel’s Christmas menu for six people.
Its doors may have shut, but islanders can still pick up a takeaway slice of Italy from Pizzeria Famosa.
Can't come to Blu? Then it will take the festive afternoon tea experience to you! Islanders are also being given the opportunity to have the hotel handle their Christmas dinner. To order, islanders can email events.jersey@radissonblu.com.
Randalls has promised to bring the pub to islanders’ homes… Numerous restaurants in its chain are also offering deliveries ranging from Air Mex to The Goose.
Takeaway orders from Ransoms put in before 13 December come with an extra treat – there’ll be 10% off.
From breaded French brie to scallops a la plancha, Roseville Bistro is offering an eclectic menu.
Even tea rooms are joining the takeaway trend, with Rosie’s offering traditional grub from soup and paninis even to a roast turkey dinner.
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Gourmet restaurant Samphire is offering to deliver islanders a show-stopping beef wellington among other treats on its menu.
Shinzo’s steak and sushi collection has gone online.
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The ’Oui Chef!’ by range from the Somerville Hotel offers festive packages ranging from Beef or Vegan Wellington, to Turkey, Christmas Pudding and home-made cocktails.
Colomberie-based joint Staks has recently added chicken kebabs with piri piri and skinny fries to its takeaway menu.
If it's brunch and Sunday lunch you're after, Gorey-based Suma's is ready to deliver.
Sri Lankan spices can be brought straight to your door thanks to Unawatuna.
Breakfast, paninis, rib–eye steak, fish and chips, burgers, lasagne and more can be ordered from St. Aubin’s Uno Café and Restaurant.
For Easties, this tearoom is offering breakfast in a box or a Christmassy afternoon tea.
Westies will be delighted to know that the Splash’s signature curly fries – and a whole host of other snacks – can be delivered to them. Islanders living in other parts of the island are welcome to order and collect.
Wildfire have gone all DIY with their takeaway menu…
Brunch boxes, deli boxes, donuts and afternoon teas are all able to be delivered. But for islanders who collect, there’ll be a complimentary coffee.
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