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An Alternative Christmas Dinner in Stockholm

Every julbord looks the same. Herring, Jansson’s temptation, little sausages, ham and a queue around the buffet. Want to celebrate Christmas with something else this year? At Kanon on Södermalm we cook the Christmas dinner over an open fire, with flavours from the Middle East, the Mediterranean and South America.

It is an alternative Christmas dinner for people who love eating together but are tired of eating the same thing every December.

Dish in a clay bowl beside the open fire at Kanon

How is it different from a traditional julbord?

No buffet. Everything is served to the table in waves and shared by the party, so you stay seated and keep talking instead of walking back and forth with a plate.

No herring and no ham. Instead grilled red prawn with toum, msabaha and romesco with freshly baked pita, lamb flank with salsa macha, farm chicken with piri piri and grilled cabbage with stracciatella. The menu follows the season and changes over the winter.

No rush. We are open every evening from 5 pm, and until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays, so the party can carry on at the bar after dinner.

Who is it for?

  • The team that has already been to three traditional julbord this December.
  • Friends who would rather share platters at a long table than queue at a buffet.
  • Families where some guests are vegetarian or have allergies. We adapt the menu.
  • Anyone who wants a Christmas dinner in Stockholm without herring.

Price and booking

Parties of more than 8 have our set sharing menu at 650 SEK per person, with dessert for an extra 100 SEK per person. Smaller parties book a table and order à la carte. Everything about the set-up, booking and terms is on our Christmas dinner page. Celebrating with colleagues? Read about Christmas parties and corporate dinners.

Book an alternative Christmas dinner

E-mail or call us with the date and number of guests, and we will get back to you with a confirmation. Smaller parties book a table directly here.

FAQ

Is it a traditional Swedish julbord with herring and ham?
No. Our Christmas dinner is a sharing menu from the grill with flavours from the Middle East, the Mediterranean and South America. We call it julbord because that is how you celebrate Christmas together with us. It just doesn’t taste like grandma’s.
How much food is it?
The set menu is a full dinner: snacks and spreads to start, starters, then meat, poultry and vegetables from the grill with sides. Everything arrives in waves and is shared by the table. Dessert can be added for the whole party.
How much does it cost?
650 SEK per person for our set menu, which applies to parties of more than 8. Dessert for the whole party is an extra 100 SEK per person. Drinks are not included.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes. We adapt the menu for vegetarians and take care of allergies and dietary requirements. Let us know in advance.
What is your cancellation policy?
Bookings are confirmed with a credit card and apply to the stated number of guests. For cancellations later than 24 hours before arrival, or for guests who do not show up, we charge 200 SEK per booked guest who does not arrive. The person booking is responsible for the whole reservation, and the booking must be confirmed within 72 hours or it is removed.
Where are you?
Tjärhovsgatan 33 by Tjärhovsplan on Södermalm in Stockholm, close to Medborgarplatsen.
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