But December 25 needn’t always be a date to spend sequestered in the kitchen, as many restaurants and pubs are open for the big occasion. Here are nine of this year's best Christmas Day menus in Sheffield.
1. The York, Broomhill
The York is serving a Christmas Day lunch for £65 per person - pan-seared wood pigeon breast, twice-baked soufflé, beef ribeye and sticky figgy pudding are all on the menu along with the traditional options. | JPIMedia Photo: Dean Atkins
2. Whitley Hall Hotel, Grenoside
The Whitley Hall Hotel is offering a lavish Christmas Eve and Christmas Day overnight package - lunch on December 25 promises 'three birds in one', a dish involving turkey, chicken and duck. | JPIMedia Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. Silversmiths, Arundel Street, city centre
The revived Silversmiths is open on Christmas Day, offering a five-course meal with a glass of prosecco on arrival. | JPIMedia Photo: Chris Etchells
4. The Prince of Wales, Ecclesall Road South
The Prince of Wales' prime menu on December 25 features six courses for £93.95, including a glass of Moёt & Chandon Champagne on arrival and a cocktail of choice. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Dean Atkins