12 festive Christmas menu ideas in Sydney in 2025 [Updated]
Sydney, it’s Christmas party time! Planning a festive feast for friends, family, or work? Delicious food makes all the difference. Here are 12 crowd-pleasing Christmas menu ideas to help you celebrate.
Why premium Christmas catering
- Impressing guests: Professional Christmas catering showcases your commitment to excellence. Delicious Christmas menu ideas and impeccable service will foster a positive and memorable experience, which put everyone in a good place.
- Simplified holidays: Chrismtas catering takes the pressure off by handling all aspects of thefood, from the Christmas menu design to delivery and set-up. This frees up your time and resources for other year-end tasks and celebrations.
- Unrivalled choice and quality: Premium Christmas caterers in Sydney offer a wide variety of gourmet options to satisfy all kinds of Christmas food options. Such options are made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, ensuring great taste and presentation that exceeds expectations and leaves lasting impressions.
12 of the best festive Christmas menu ideas in Sydney
Enjoy a delicious spread of seasonal ingredients. Our Christmas catering offers a variety of Christmas food ideas for 2025. Each dish is prepared with sustainability in mind.
Main buffet
#1 Fresh Moreton Bay bugs with lemons, limes and aioli
Moreton Bay bugs (also called shovel-nosed lobsters) are a great choice for your office Christmas menu.
Moreton Bay bug, pepper caramel, grapefruit, fennel, chilli salt
#2 Polpeti Napolitana Italian style meatball, shaved Pecorino
Polpeti Napolitana – Italian-style meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, topped with shaved Pecorino cheese. A comforting and flavourful dish, perfect for winter gatherings.
Polpeti Napolitana Italian style meatball, shaved Pecorino. Perfect for those winter events.
#3 Thyme-Marinated Chicken Thigh with Confit Garlic and Baby Celery
Our Thyme-Marinated Chicken Thigh with Confit Garlic and Baby Celery offers familiar flavours with elegant preparation. This lighter chicken dish is ideal for a Sydney Christmas party. Tender thyme chicken, sweet confit garlic, and crisp baby celery offer a refreshing change from heavier meals. It pairs well with many sides.
#4 Smoked salmon blinis, lemon creme fraiche, salmon roe
Smoked salmon blinis with lemon crème fraîche and salmon roe are excellent for weddings and add a touch of luxury to any Sydney Christmas menu. The smooth salmon, zesty crème fraîche, and roe create a refined canapé.
Smoked salmon blinis, lemon creme fraiche, salmon roe
#5 Pan fried haloumi, pine nut pesto
For a discerning Sydney Christmas table, consider the interplay of textures and flavours presented in Pan-Fried Haloumi with Pine Nut Pesto. The crispy haloumi offers a salty contrast to the bright, flavourful pine nut pesto. This vegetarian option is rich yet light, making it perfect for the season.
Pan fried haloumi, pine nut pesto
#6 Karaage Fried Chicken, Sriracha Mayonnaise, Fresh Lime
Karaage fried chicken with sriracha mayo and lime is a modern and elegant addition to any celebration.
#7 Flathead Goujons With Dill Tartare Sauce
Flathead goujons with dill tartare sauce are a popular pick, especially for upscale events and summer parties. Sydney loves fresh seafood, and these crispy, golden flathead pieces with a zesty dill tartare sauce are a popular canapé. They’re light but satisfying, a nice change from heavier Christmas food, and add a touch of class to any Christmas menu.
Flathead goujons with dill tartare sauce
#8 Roasted duck breast, honey roasted figs, beetroot, pistachio crumb
Catering Christmas cannot be special without at least considering Roasted Duck Breast with Honey-Roasted Figs, Beetroot, and Pistachio Crumb. This dish offers an interesting and seasonal option, with rich duck breast, sweet figs, earthy beetroot, and a crunchy pistachio topping. It’s a festive centrepiece for a high-end Christmas gathering.
Roasted duck breast, honey roasted figs, beetroot, pistachio crumb
#9 Riverina lamb back strap, charred leek, celeriac purée, macadamia crumb, pomegranate
Riverina Lamb Backstrap, paired with Charred Leek, Celeriac Purée, Macadamia Crumb, and Pomegranate is a great choice for your Christmas menu. The perfectly cooked lamb is complemented by the leek, celeriac, macadamia, and pomegranate. It’s a beautiful and indulgent dish.
Riverina lamb back strap, charred leek, celeriac purée, macadamia crumb, pomegranate
#10 Queensland Banana Prawn Skewers with Chilli, Confit Garlic, and Chive
If you’re looking for a festive and fresh option, perfect for an Australian Christmas, try our Queensland Banana Prawn Skewers with Chilli, Confit Garlic, and Chive. These delicious prawns are enhanced by chilli, sweet garlic, and chives. Light and refreshing, they’re a great contrast to richer holiday food.
Dessert for Christmas Corporate Catering
#11 Individual pavlova with ‘add your own’ toppings
Individual pavlovas with a toppings bar are a fun and refreshing dessert. Crisp meringue shells with whipped cream become a blank canvas for your guests. With lots of seasonal fruits and other toppings, everyone can create their perfect pavlova. It’s a playful and personalised dessert that celebrates summer flavours and is sure to be a hit.
Mini pavlova
#12 Chocolate Cherry Tartlets with Shaved Coconut
For a decadent Christmas dessert, try Chocolate Cherry Tartlets with Shaved Coconut. They combine rich chocolate with the bright flavour of cherries. The coconut adds a tropical touch, a nod to the Australian summer. They’re a festive and delicious addition to any Christmas menu.
Chocolate Cherry Tartlets with Shaved Coconut
Why hire Boardwalk Catering
Boardwalk Catering isn’t just Sydney’s trusted partner for premium office Christmas catering—we’re Gold Licence Accredited, meaning we adhere to the highest standards of food safety and industry best practices. With over a decade of experience catering Sydney events, we bring extensive knowledge and skill to your special occasion—regardless of size.
Food safety is a top priority at Boardwalk Catering. We take this responsibility very seriously. Our commitment is evident in our 24/7 cool room and freezer monitoring, which ensures that all ingredients are kept at appropriate temperatures. A senior chef diligently oversees the receiving process, inspecting meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables against strict guidelines. This guarantees that they are fresh and suitable for consumption.
Every step in our food safety protocol is meticulously followed, from proper storage to a tight 1–3-day window for using components. This guarantees that our to-be-served Christmas party foods contribute to the culinary excellence Boardwalk Catering is known for. Almost all of our senior chefs are Food Safety Supervisors, with a deep grasp of food safety protocols.
We also take pride in the quality of our ingredients and their presentation. We use special food transport boxes for high-risk foods to keep them at safe temperatures throughout delivery. In essence, our comprehensive quality assurance measures lay the groundwork for a Christmas catering experience that’s enhanced by the harmonious combination of flavour, presentation, and safety.
But that’s not all! Boardwalk Catering offers exclusive access to some of Sydney’s best high-end venues, allowing guests to experience some of the best food ideas for office Christmas party of 2025 in style.
The perfect Christmas menu
Your Christmas menu sets the tone for your event. For formal office parties, plated meals offer a touch of class. Buffets are more casual and offer lots of choices. But for most office Christmas parties, canapés are the go-to. They let guests eat as much or as little as they like and are great for different diets, which is important for big groups. For office Christmas catering Sydney businesses need, canapés offer flexibility and variety so everyone has a good time.
Beverage packages to enhance your Christmas party
Boardwalk Catering offers drinks too! Our NSW liquor license lets us provide wine, beer, and cocktails for your Christmas catering. Drink packages start at $12.50 per person per hour (plus GST) and include ice, glassware, and a bar setup with white linens. Use our license for your whole event! We can also provide RSA-qualified bar staff, whether you want tray service or a bar.
Secure your Christmas catering partner today
If you’re in the process of planning your Christmas party, reach out to the Boardwalk Catering team for expert guidance. Some of the prime dates in December are booking up fast.
Phone: 0434 917 069
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