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Christmas catering in Sydney for 2023
Treat your team to a mouthwatering Christmas lunch to celebrate the end of the year and start of the silly season in Sydney.
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Tailored festive feasts for every office
When the festive season rolls around, and the familiar sound of Christmas music is all over the radio, there's one thing left to organise before the office starts to wind down: a delightful Christmas celebration.
Whether you're planning a grand cocktail party or an intimate lunch, Sydney Christmas catering has never been this convenient or delicious.
From succulent roast meats and traditional Christmas desserts to globally inspired feasts, our vast network of corporate catering partners ensures your Christmas event, whether big or small, is a memorable one.
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Christmas catering in Sydney that’s seamless and hassle-free
There's no doubt that organising a corporate event, especially during the busy holiday season, can be a task. Why not let us simplify it for you? Dive into our extensive network offering a slew of Christmas lunch options to satisfy every palate and dietary need. Whether planning ahead or seeking last-minute arrangements, our platform is tailored for you – some caterers can even handle delivery with less than 24 hours' notice.
Our intuitive platform lets you easily filter choices by cuisine, dietary preference, and occasion, to ensure a smooth ordering journey. We provide a single, clear invoice to eliminate any billing surprises and make administrative tasks straightforward.
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Whether you’re after a traditional turkey and roast or a good ol’ Aussie BBQ, a selection of finger foods or just lots of bubbly, there are endless ways to treat your team to a delicious end-of-year meal. Once the halls are decked, the tree is lit and the presents are opened, all that’s left is to feast!
No matter what you’re after this year, we’ve got dozens of options to choose from.
What’s on the menu?
- Seafood platters: What's an Australian Christmas without a bucket or two of big, juicy prawns? Whether you're just looking for something light and fresh or are hosting an outdoor party on a warm summer day, a seafood platter is the perfect treat for a Christmas dinner or lunch. The Blonde Butler serves up prawns, oysters and the classic Sydney favourite - Balmain bugs - on its catered seafood platters.
- Christmas ham: An absolute holiday classic, each kilogram of ham should serve about four to five people so it’s great for a gathering. Order in a few smoked hams, add a few sides and you’ve got yourself a Christmas dinner feast.
- Classic festive elegance: For those who envision a table straight out of a Christmas postcard, think tender roast turkey, glazed hams dripping with honeyed sweetness, rich plum puddings that promise a taste of tradition, and mince pies that melt in your mouth.
- Aussie BBQ: Embrace the Aussie spirit with a good ol' barbecue. Grilled lamb chops, beef steaks, and a side of tangy coleslaw is a way to keep things laid back yet absolutely delicious.
- Modern and global twists: Looking to give your festive spread a contemporary or international edge? From Italian-inspired seafood feasts to Asian-inspired Christmas banquets, your Christmas lunch catering in Sydney options are endless. Tantalise your taste buds with sushi platters, dim sums, or even spicy curries for those looking to turn up the heat.
- Veggie delights: Cater to all with a sumptuous range of vegetarian dishes. Think roasted vegetable tarts, stuffed capsicums, and a plethora of salads that even non-vegetarians would find hard to resist.
Do Sydney caterers offer special menus for Christmas?
Yes! For some, Christmas just isn't Christmas without a glazed ham or fresh fruit-topped pavlova. We get it!
It's a bit early for the 2023 menus, but these suppliers offered special menus for Christmas last year. (But of course, regular menus are also available).
- Cakes2U: A selection of Christmas cakes and desserts including red velvet and mud cakes, festive cupcakes (including vegan and gluten-free options), fruit cakes
- Catering Zone: Christmas seafood buffet including Tasmanian salmon, Queensland king tiger prawns, rock oysters and sides - or opt for turkey, beef or ham
- Charlie & Franks Catering: Seafood platters with Moreton Bay or Balmain bugs, freshly shucked oysters and prawns, feasts with ham, salads and cupcakes
- Corella Fine Foods: Cold Christmas buffet with a glazed ham, sliced turkey with cranberry jam, summer salads and a box of Christmas sweet such as mince tarts, cupcakes and rocky road
- Dr Dough Donuts: Holiday-themed donuts with plenty of festive colours and flavours including chocolate peppermint, passionfruit pavlova and banana trifle
- Flavours Catering: Fresh king prawns, wood-roasted salmon, Christmas puddings, plenty of finger foods and pavlovas
- Grazey: Christmas-themed grazing cups with cheese, cured meats, breadsticks, a house-made gingerbread man and candy canes
- MMM Catering: A proper Christmas feast with antipasto and cheese grazing boards, turkey, salmon, roast pork belly and plenty of sides, Christmas truffles, shortbread and gingerbread for dessert
- Munoushee Catering: A Mediterranean Christmas offering including halloumi pies, greek salads, hummus and tzatziki, kebbeh and DIY wrap stations with shawarma
- One Pot Catering: Premium canapes, Christmas cookies, mince pies and buffet set-ups with roast turkey and ham with
- Pablo’s Kitchen: A Latin America-inspired tapas meny with tostadas, Jamon serrano, marinated octopus, empanadas and quesadillas
- Vanilla Blue: Maple-glazed ham, Yorkshire puddings, carved (or whole!) turkey, fig and chestnut stuffing, grazing platter wreaths
- Wow! Catering: Roast turkey, glazed ham and poached prawn sliders, seafood platters with Balmain bugs, Sydney rock oysters, smoked salmon, sesame soy tuna and prawns
Do Sydney caterers supply vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free/dairy-free food for Christmas?
They sure do! And we've made it easy to find which items cater to dietary requirements on our menu.
When you're reading any of our menus, keep an eye out for the green symbols G, D, V and Vg like on the example below. G = Gluten Free, D = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian and V= Vegan.
How far in advance do we need to order catering for Christmas?
The earlier the better, but if you have left it late - try not to worry.
Some caterers can turn around an order in just 24 hours if they aren't booked out. All of our caterer page, which will also display a menu, will note the turnaround time at the top right.
There's a clock symbol and the number of hours you're required to order in advance listed there. Sometimes specific items do require a longer lead-time, especially anything that's slow-cooked or special for a holiday, but this will be listed on the page as well.
Can catering be delivered anywhere in Sydney?
Yes! If you’re having your Christmas party outside of the office, as long as you’re in the Sydney area you’ll be able to get the order delivered to your venue of choice.
Is catering available on Christmas Eve in Sydney?
Yes, but options may be limited - even in Sydney. Technically, Christmas Eve isn't a public holiday so you should still be able to find a caterer. However like many businesses, some caterers do shut down during the holiday season when offices aren't as busy.
Christmas Eve does fall on a Sunday in 2023, so caterers that serve corporate clients could be closed that day too. Book early to avoid disappointment and to make sure you're able to lock in an order.
Is catering available on Christmas Day in Sydney?
Christmas Day does land on Monday in 2023, but it's always a public holiday, so many caterers are likely to be closed. We understand that not every Sydney business can close on public holidays.
So if you do have staff working on that day and want to treat them to something special you will still have options. Alternatively, your best bet may be to opt for items like sweet or savoury pastries, cakes and muffins that can be delivered a day or two in advance.
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Spending much of the last decade juggling eating her way around the world and working within the travel and lifestyle content marketing space, Alex joined the EatFirst team in 2022. With 15 years of experience under her belt, she specialises in content strategy, SEO, writing and editing. Some of her favourite eats include Japanese, Thai and Italian, and she’s a firm believer that pineapple has no place on a pizza.