The holidays are here – slow mornings, sparkling evenings, and long dinners that stretch until the lights fade. To help you prepare the warmest, most delicious festive table, Maison Giulia presents the Giulia Food Guide – Christmas Edition, gathering the best French and Mediterranean-inspired treats for every moment of the day.
Whether you’re setting up a Christmas brunch, hosting a cosy apéritif, or planning the perfect after-dinner dessert table, this guide brings together exceptional French artisans, seasonal delights, and of course, the soft sparkle of Giulia – Mediterranean alcohol-free sparkling.
1. Christmas Brunch Guide
Sunny, Slow, and Sparkling 🥐🍊✨
A Christmas morning deserves a table full of softness, warmth, and comforting flavours. Think golden pastries, delicate sweets, and a chilled glass of Giulia to start the day.
Here are our favourite brunch essentials for a festive morning:
Top Brunch Picks
- Soft & gooey cookies – @lafabriquecookies
- Madeleines in a beautiful holiday tin – @maison_colibri
- Rolled crêpes dentelle for extra crisp – @gavottes_officiel
- Strawberry & cherry-blossom jam (perfect on croissants!) – @confiture_parisienne
- Giulia Alcohol-Free Sparkling – Perfectly chilled, or mixed with white peach nectar for a Giulia Bellini
- Peach nectar (Bellini-ready) – @alain_milliat
- White-chocolate tuiles – @lamaisondubiscuit
- Maritozzi with vanilla & orange blossom cream – @boulangeriemamiche
- Salted caramel to drizzle over brioche – @karamel.paris
2. Christmas Apéritif Guide
Bright, Social, and Perfectly Shareable 🥂🧀🍋
As the sun sets and glasses are prepared, it's time to gather around the apéro table – the heart of every French celebration. For this Christmas, we curated a selection that is easy, elegant, and full of flavour.
Our Favourite Apéritif Essentials
- Calissons & Provençal delicacies – @maisonbremond1830
- Seafood spread trio (amazing on blinis and toast) – @labelliloise
- Smoked salmon slices for effortless canapés – @labeyrie_fr
- Extra-crispy crêpes dentelle – @gavottes_officiel
- Giulia Alcohol-Free Sparkling – A festive toast for everyone, from kids to grandparents
- Finishing spices to elevate your apéro board – @terreexotique
- Fresh whipped cheese for dipping & spreading – @beillevaire
- A spoon of caviar for a luxury twist – @petrossian_paris
- Riviera-style apéro snacks – @lesnicois
3. Christmas Dessert Guide
Sweet, Sparkling & After-Dinner Magic ✨🍰🥂
When dinner ends, the second celebration begins. Dessert is where memories sit, stories unfold, and sparkle glows a little brighter.
Here is our after-dinner dessert selection – rich, aromatic, and perfect with a chilled glass of Giulia.
Dessert Highlights
- Fine artisan chocolate box – @lechocolatalainducasse
- Cinnamon roll with croissant dough & almond-orange notes – @lapatisserie_cyrillignac
- Gianduja “Nocciolato” classic – @barattiemilano
- Pumpkin & ginger cake – @marchesi1824
- Giulia Alcohol-Free Sparkling – Soft bubbles to refresh the palate
- Pumpkin gianduja bites – @guidogobino
- Nougatine hazelnut chocolate spread – @venchi1878
- Pumpkin muffins with candied ginger – @marchesi1824
- Lemon meringue tart (a perfect bright finish!) – @dalloyauparis
Why Giulia Pairs Perfectly With Every Moment of Christmas?
- Alcohol-free, so the whole family can enjoy it
- Crafted with Mediterranean ingredients: white grapes, fig leaves & aromatic herbs
- Beautiful bottle for gifting & table styling
- Refreshing profile that pairs well with sweet & savoury dishes
From morning brunch to late-night desserts, Giulia brings sunshine to every festive moment.
Get Ready for Your Most Delicious Christmas Table Yet 🎄
Whether you’re hosting one meal or three, this guide brings together the finest holiday flavours from France and Italy - all beautifully elevated with the soft sparkle of Giulia.
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✨ Discover more festive ideas & gift guides on Maison Giulia’s Instagram @maison.giulia and website.