There’s something timeless about a classic Australian Christmas feast — but in true summer style, this one is all about keeping things cool, fresh, and relaxed.
Think a beautifully glazed ham served chilled and sliced, paired with vibrant seasonal salads and relaxed colourful sides. This menu takes the best of tradition and reimagines it for warm days, long lunches, and easy entertaining.
It’s made for sharing — simple, delicious food, great wine, and even better company. Pour a crisp white, pop some bubbles, and settle in for a Christmas that feels effortless, joyful, and unmistakably Aussie.
To start…
Ottolenghi’s Spicy Nuts
Gordon Ramsey’s Rustic Paté with crostini, cornichons and pickled vegetables
Serve with: Fishbone Prosecco DOC
The main event…
Served chilled, for the ultimate laid-back Christmas. Cook the day before and stay out of the kitchen during the main event.
Slow Roasted Turkey Roulade, stuffed with sage, rosemary, garlic and spices.
Simple Glazed Ham; with brown sugar, orange and honey.
Serve with: Fishbone 2023 Black Label Vermentino
Some sides to share…
Donna Hay’s Fig and Beetroot Salad with Goats Cheese Dressing
Cold seasonal blanched greens; Broccolini, Zucchini, Peas
Classic Devilled Eggs
Fresh Bread (this no-need one pot bread can be made the night before!)
Serve with: Fishbone 2023 Black Label Rosé
Finish on something sweet…
Classic Australian (not New Zealand…) Pavlova
Serve with: Fishbone 2024 Dolce Fresco
