Christmas Lunch Ideas | South Village Shopping Guide

Planning Christmas lunch in the Sutherland Shire just got a whole lot easier. At South Village Kirrawee, you’ll find everything you need for a relaxed, delicious Aussie Christmas, all in one convenient centre - fresh meats, seafood, summer produce, desserts, drinks and festive extras ready to take the stress out of the big day. Whether you’re recreating your favourite Christmas recipes or trying something new, the ingredients for your perfect festive feast are all here.

Whether you’re hosting the family Christmas lunch, bringing a dish to a friend’s place, or preparing an easy Christmas menu at home, South Village has all the ingredients and inspiration to help you pull together a stress-free Christmas meal full of flavour and Christmas food ideas.

Start with the hero: ham, turkey, or seafood?

Every great Christmas lunch begins with your main dish. At South Village, you'll find everything from glazed ham and roast pork with crispy crackling to fresh seafood perfect for a summery Aussie Christmas.

Coles + ALDI: Your essentials for Christmas Mains

If you're planning a traditional roast-style Christmas, start with Coles and ALDI—the perfect duo for quality meats, festive favourites and all the essentials.

Coles

Christmas hams, turkey breast, whole turkey, and chicken
Pork, beef, and lamb for roasting
Christmas desserts including pavlova, puddings, and brandy custard
Cheese selections, antipasto, and seasonal vegetables

From traditional Christmas mains to last-minute sides, Coles helps fill every spot on your shopping list.

ALDI

Fresh meat and seafood, including festive hams
Frozen party food for easy entertaining
Christmas chocolates, cakes, and puddings
Christmas decorations, gift wrap, and seasonal gifting

Together, Coles and ALDI make it simple to build a complete Christmas menu - from mains to sides to festive treats.

For seafood lovers: make it a coastal Christmas

For many southern Sydney families, Christmas lunch isn’t complete without fresh prawns, whole fish or oysters. South Village makes it easy to add seafood to the table through Coles or ALDI’s fresh offerings, perfect for:

Oysters for elegant starters
Prawns for chilled seafood platters
Whole fish for baking or barbecuing
Seafood mixes ideal for summer salads

Pair with crisp salads, citrus, herbs and fresh bread from Panetta Mercato for a bright, summery Aussie Christmas feast.

Build the your Christmas table: salads, sides & fresh summer produce

Once your Christmas main is sorted, it’s time to fill the table with flavours, colour and freshness.

Panetta Mercato: fresh produce, deli favourites & beautiful grazing platters

If you want your Christmas table to look abundant and full of flavour, Panetta Mercato is a must-visit.

Fresh fruit & vegetables

Perfect for festive salads and sides:

Mangoes, berries, tomatoes, fresh herbs
Leafy greens, crunchy summer vegetables
Garlic, ginger and, charred veggie dishes, tomato-and-herb salads and more.
Deli, grazing & d seasonal ingredients for bold flavour

Panetta Mercato elevates your Christmas food with:

Salami, prosciutto, pancetta, pastrami and ham all at "Butchers Bag"
Local and imported cheeses
Fresh crusty bread, rolls and artisan loaves
Delicious, fresh seafood all at "Astakos Fish Market"
Grazing boxes & platters for effortless entertaining

Great for starters, grazing tables and pre-lunch nibbles.

Festive treats

Panetta Mercato also stocks a delicious range of European Christmas favourites:

Balocco Lemondoro
Bauli Panettone
Wicklein Meistersinger gingerbread

Perfect as a dessert centrepiece, a sweet finish or a thoughtful gift.

Quick sides, snacks & desserts: Coles + ALDI

If you’re after convenience or last-minute dishes, these stores make Christmas simple:

Frozen party food such as arancini and prawns
Ready-made potato salad and coleslaw
Pavlova bases, creams, meringues and mince pies
Chocolates, bakery sweets and ice creams

Perfect when hosting a crowd or adding last-minute dishes.

Sweet showstoppers: Christopher's Cakes

Round out your Christmas feast with something truly special from Christopher’s Cakes. Their handcrafted whole cakes—like silky Caramel Nutella, bright Mango & Coconut, decadent Black Forest, Peach & Pear or classic Red Velvet—make effortless centrepieces for any festive table.

For a more traditional touch, their range of Greek pastries—including baklava, bougatsa, galaktoboureko, kourambiedes and melomakarona—brings warm, nostalgic flavour to Christmas Day.

You can also pick up delicate pastries such as mille-feuille, cannoli, éclairs, macarons and Portuguese tarts—perfect for sharing, gifting or enjoying with coffee.

A visit to Christopher’s Cakes ensures your Christmas ends on a sweet, memorable high.

Finishing touches for the Christmas table

Bright Flowers

Add a burst of colour to your Christmas table with:

Fresh bouquets and festive arrangements
Small florals for gifting

Fresh flowers instantly elevate your Christmas setting.

SV News & Gifts

For those last-minute touches:

Christmas cards
Toys & games for kids
Candles, homewares, gifting and bows.

A handy stop when you need something extra to complete your celebration.

Drinks for every course: Liquorland

No Christmas feast is complete without something to toast the day.

Liquorland stocks:

Sparkling wines and Champagne-style bottles
Crisp whites for seafood and salads
Rich reds for ham or roast pork
Spirits for festive cocktails
Beers, ciders and premix drinks

Their team can help pair drinks to your Christmas mains and Christmas sides, ensuring your menu feels complete from entrée to dessert.

Christmas lunch ideas you can shop in one visit

1. Classic Aussie Seafood Feast

Coles / ALDI: prawns, oysters, whole fish
Panetta Mercato: mango & herb salads, fruit platter, crusty bread
Christopher’s Cakes: sweet pastries or a whole cake
Liquorland: sparkling wine or crisp white

2. Traditional Christmas Roast

Coles / ALDI: glazed ham, turkey breast, pork roast with crispy crackling
Panetta Mercato: deli meats, cheese boards, fresh veg and salads
Christopher’s Cakes: Greek desserts or a classic Christmas cake

3. Summer Grazing & Entertaining

Panetta Mercato: grazing boxes, antipasto, cheeses
Coles / ALDI: snacks, party food, dips, pastries
Christopher’s Cakes: tarts or macarons for dessert
Liquorland: light beers, spritz mixers and rosé

Wrap Up Your Christmas Lunch Planning at South Village

South Village Kirrawee makes planning your Christmas lunch simple, local and enjoyable. With fresh produce, premium meats, seafood, festive treats, desserts, drinks and gifting all in one place, you can pull together a complete Christmas menu without leaving the Shire.

From traditional roasts to seafood lunches, festive grazing tables and beautiful desserts, South Village has everything you need for a Christmas Day that’s delicious, effortless and full of cheer. Shop once, savour more, and celebrate the festive season with ease.

Christmas Lunch Ideas to shop at South Village in Kirrawee