Christmas Day Catering: Private Chef Feast
Price range: $1,250.00 through $2,820.00
Christmas Day, without you doing the cooking.
Christmas Day catering from CHEFIN comes two ways: a private chef cooking, plating and serving in your own kitchen from start to finish, or a chef-prepared feast delivered ready to heat and plate. Either way, the same vetted chef network sources the ingredients, designs the menu around your table, and handles Christmas Day so you don’t have to. This is public holiday service — Australian public holiday pay rates apply to the price you see.
Serviced Christmas Feast — for the complete experience. Your chef cooks on-site, plates, serves and cleans up, so your kitchen is left exactly as it was found.
Drop-Off Christmas Feast — for simple hosting. Your chef prepares the full menu off-site and delivers it beautifully packaged, ready to heat and plate. For the dedicated drop-off page with delivery windows and FAQs, see Christmas Catering Delivery.
Book in 3 easy steps:
- select add to cart,
- enter event details,
- secure pay online.
If you’d like to add service staff, extra platters or other items, simply add this package to your cart, then select any add-ons before checkout. To explore other options, return to the main shop page to view our full range of packages.
Your menu can be customised based on your requirements
Menu examples
Example Menu 1:
Mains:
- Turkey with Apple, Fig & Cognac Cranberry Sauce
- Pineapple & Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
(Vegan: Glazed Cauliflower with Pineapple Brown Sugar) - Grilled whole side of salmon, apple & fennel slaw (GF)
- Brazilian Picanha rump steak with chimichurri (GF, DF)
Sides & Salads:
- Hasselback potatoes
- Mixed greens with beans & olive oil
- Sourdough rolls with chimichurri butter
- Charred cauliflower cheese bake (V, GF)
- Couscous with Christmas pumpkin & pomegranate vinaigrette
- Christmas garden salad
- Beetroot & apple salad with raspberry dressing
- Arugula, pear, macadamia & Comté
- Smoked potato salad with mustard, capers, dill (V, GF)
Desserts:
- Christmas cherry cheesecake with fruit salsa
- Christmas petit fours
- Dubai chocolate Christmas log with pistachio breton
- Christmas fruit salad, passionfruit & Greek yoghurt
- Matcha tiramisu with raspberry cream
Example Menu 2:
Mains:
- Miso soy glazed eggplant, nori, lemon oil
- Slow roasted harissa lamb shoulder, lemon, yoghurt, sumac GF
- Grilled whole side of salmon, fresh apple fennel slaw GF
Sides & Salads:
- Cajun cauliflower steaks, shallots, pomegranate molasses, mint VG, GF
- Candied red beetroot, sherry dressing, spinach, toasted almonds VG, GF
- Bulgur, dates, dill, lemon olive oil, rocket, cherry tomato VG
- Rockpool garden salad, palm sugar vinaigrette, shallots VG, GF
Desserts:
- Sticky date pudding, vanilla chantilly, salted caramel sauce V
- Christmas cherry cheesecake with fruit salsa
- Christmas petit fours
Example Menu 3:
Mains:
- Christmas Honey Roast Ham DF, GF
- Roast turkey, stuffing with truffle mushroom rice DF, GF
Sides & Salads:
- Sydney rock oyster, leche de tigre, togarashi DF, GF
- Prawn cocktails with Australia king prawn, prawn cocktails sauce GF
- Crispy beef fat potatoes. DF, GF
- Roasted seasonal vegetables
- Watermelon, feta, mint salad V
- Greek salad, marinated feta with dehydrated beetroot
Dessert:
- Tiramisu chocolate fudge cake V
Example Menu 4:
Mains:
- Christmas Honey Roast Ham GF, DF
- Christmas whole roast turkey GF, DF
- Pigs in blankets DF, GF
- Vegetable Pithivier V
Sides & Salads:
- Focaccia, cultured butter V
- Halloumi salad V, GF
- Pureed parsnips, jus, port cranberry sauce V, GF
- Crispy rosemary olive oil potatoes VG, GF
- Traditional sausage-meat stuffing, breadcrumbs, onions DF
- Egg & seasonal veg stuffing V
- Cauliflower Cheese Bake V, GF
- Yorkshire puddings V
- Roast seasonal veg VG, GF
Desserts:
- Tiramisu V
- Classic English Trifle V, 1x GF
Example Menu 5:
Mains:
- Saltgrass Flinders island lamb shoulder, pearl couscous, Moroccan eggplant, chermoula yoghurt, harissa oil, toasted almonds
- Whole roasted local snapper, yoghurt, herbs, hot spices, matbucha GF
- Ras El Hanout spatchcock, turmeric soubise, smoked corn salsa, lemon labneh, puffed nuts, grains GF
- Roasted beef sirloin medium rare, wild mushrooms, Bearnaise sauce, bone marrow GF
Sides & Salads:
- Arabic cauliflower salad, smoked sheep’s milk yoghurt, puffed pearl barley, toasted almonds, herbs, golden raisins, chickpeas V
- Maple roasted pumpkin, whipped tahini, candied nuts, toasted seeds, fermented chilli oil V, GF
Dessert:
- Turkish delights, doughnuts, baklava, knafeh, Greek biscuits GF
Example Menu 6:
Mains:
- Barramundi fillets, crispy skin, lemon butter sauce, charred lemon GF
- Slow-cooked lamb shoulder, rosemary, garlic, red wine savoury jus GF
Sides & Salads:
- Grilled seasonal greens, lemon, toasted almonds, dried sour cherries VG, GF
- Holiday Mediterranean salad, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, red & green bell pepper V, GF
- Duck fat potatoes, truffle, parmesan
Dessert:
- Deconstructed baklava, kataifi nest, ice cream, caramelised nuts, lemon dressing V
CHEFIN Booking process
Next Steps
- Secure your booking by paying in full. If using bank transfer/EFTPOS, please ensure you use the order number as a payment reference.
- CHEFIN will email you a booking confirmation and calendar invitation. This will include a form to collect your information and particular needs/requirements.
- Once you have filled in the form and sent it back to us, and your booking is sooner than in 3 weeks, we will assign a Chef based on your needs and desires.
- Your assigned Chef will design a unique menu tailored to your brief, event, dietaries and tastes.
- You can preview this menu, provide feedback, and advise of any menu & event changes along the way.
The questions we hear most often about Christmas Day catering, answered directly.
FAQ
How does Christmas Day catering with CHEFIN work?
Two ways: a Full-Service private chef who cooks, plates, serves and cleans up on-site, or a Drop-Off feast your chef prepares off-site and delivers ready to heat and plate. Both include ingredient sourcing, menu design and a menu built around your dietary needs.
How much does Christmas Day catering cost?
Serviced is $2,820 and Drop-Off is $1,250, both per group of 6–10 guests and inclusive of GST, covering ten large shareable dishes. Outside that guest range, contact our concierge team for a custom quote. This is public holiday service, so Australian public holiday pay rates apply to both prices.
Can I customise the Christmas Day menu?
Yes. Whichever format you choose, your chef tailors the menu to your preferences, favourite dishes and dietary needs — you’ll preview it before the day.
Do I need a fully equipped kitchen?
For Serviced, a basic kitchen setup is fine — your chef brings any specialised tools required. For Drop-Off, you just need a fridge and space to store the delivery until you’re ready to reheat and serve.
Can I book Christmas Day catering for a corporate event?
Yes. Both formats suit corporate Christmas Day functions as well as home gatherings, in your office or an external venue.
Are drinks included?
Drinks aren’t included, but we can arrange wine pairings, cocktail packages or BYO service on request.
How far in advance should I book Christmas Day catering?
We recommend booking 2–4 weeks ahead to secure your preferred chef and delivery window, though we can often accommodate last-minute bookings.
Do you offer Christmas Day catering in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide?
Yes — CHEFIN caters Christmas Day right across Australia, in every state and territory. See “Where We Cater” below for the full list.
What’s the difference between this and Christmas party catering or Christmas buffet catering?
This package is specifically for Christmas Day itself — the sit-down family feast, serviced or delivered. If you’re catering an office party or end-of-year function in the lead-up to Christmas rather than Christmas Day, see our Christmas party catering (canapés) or Christmas buffet catering (share plates).
Experience Flow
What happens on the day depends on which format you choose.
Serviced Christmas Feast: your chef arrives with all ingredients, cooks and plates on-site, serves the meal, then cleans up completely before leaving — most events run 3–4 hours depending on guest numbers.
Drop-Off Christmas Feast: your chef shops, cooks and packages the full feast in the days beforehand, then delivers it chilled within your chosen window, ready for you to reheat, plate and serve on your own schedule.
Perfect For
Christmas Day catering suits any household or workplace that wants the day handled, not just the food.
- Family Christmas lunches for a full table without a full day of cooking
- Multi-generational gatherings where no one wants to be stuck in the kitchen
- Hosts short on oven space or kitchen capacity on the day itself
- Offices and venues holding a Christmas Day function
- Hosts who’d rather guests graze through a shared spread than sit through formal courses
- Anyone hosting overseas or interstate family who’d rather cook nothing
Where We Cater
CHEFIN caters Christmas Day right across Australia — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin, plus major regional markets like the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle and Geelong, and the surrounding suburbs of every one of these. Both Serviced and Drop-Off formats are available nationwide, with delivery windows or chef timing confirmed once your booking is in.
Booking Christmas Day catering in Perth or Adelaide specifically? The same two formats and pricing apply everywhere we cater — nothing changes outside the east coast except your delivery or arrival window.
Must-Have Christmas Dishes
A Christmas feast isn’t complete without the icons of the season, and your chef brings each one to life rather than reheating a supermarket version.
Expect perfectly roasted turkey, glazed ham and slow-cooked lamb with all the trimmings — homemade sauces, creative sides and the same gourmet finesse whether you choose Serviced or Drop-Off, not a tray from a commercial kitchen. Desserts carry the same weight: pavlova with passionfruit, plum pudding with brandy custard, or a gingerbread tiramisu, built as a centrepiece rather than an afterthought. Vegetarian and vegan guests aren’t handed a side salad either — lentil roasts, maple-glazed carrots and dairy-free desserts get the same attention as everything else on the table.
Why Choose a CHEFIN Christmas Feast
This is more than food — it’s one less thing to manage on Christmas Day.
With CHEFIN, you’re not simply booking a chef. You’re gaining access to one of Australia’s largest networks of fully vetted, background-checked culinary professionals who specialise in private, high-touch dining. Every chef is covered under public liability insurance and trained to deliver a smooth experience in homes, offices and venues of any kind.
Whichever format you choose, we handle ingredient sourcing, menu planning, logistics and timing, and dietary preferences. Full-Service means restaurant-quality dining at home with onsite cooking, plating, service and full clean-up. Drop-Off means the same menu, prepared off-site and delivered ready to heat and plate — no shopping, no hours by the oven, no Christmas Eve supermarket queue.
The Christmas Feast Is More Than Just a Meal
It’s the sound of laughter around the table, the warmth of family and friends coming together, and the joy of enjoying a celebration you didn’t have to plan or prepare yourself.
A CHEFIN Christmas Feast isn’t just food — it’s an experience designed to create connection, comfort, and festive cheer. Every dish, from the first canapé to the final dessert, is crafted with care, creativity, and respect for the traditions that make Christmas meaningful.
Whether your Private Chef is cooking in your kitchen or preparing your feast offsite for Drop-Off delivery, the outcome is the same: a beautifully curated Christmas meal that transforms your gathering into a lasting, memorable celebration.