What To Serve For Christmas Lunch On The Sunshine Coast

Christmas on the Sunshine Coast feels a little different to the traditional roast next to a fireplace. Our festive season is all about warm weather, salty hair, cold drinks, fresh salads and bright summer fruit shared with people we love.

If you are hosting this year and wondering what to serve for Christmas lunch, the good news is that a beautiful spread does not need to be complicated. With a few fresh centrepieces and lots of seasonal produce, you can create a relaxed, generous table that feels very Sunshine Coast.

At Fresh Box Organics, we specialise in organic fruit and vegetables and premium Free Range meats from local butcher Budds. Here are our favourite ideas for a fresh, easy Christmas lunch.

The Essentials For A Sunshine Coast Christmas Lunch

A classic coastal Christmas table often includes:

Free Range ham with a simple glaze
Turkey or turducken for those who love tradition
One or two star salads
A big platter of summer fruit
Crisp vegetables
Fresh bread and good butter
A sweet finish like pavlova, pudding or Christmas cake

You do not need dozens of dishes. A few well chosen plates made with good quality ingredients will always feel special.

Fresh Salad Ideas That Work With Ham And Turkey

Think in combinations rather than full recipes. These options suit warm weather and pair beautifully with Free Range ham, turkey or lamb.

1. Mango, Avocado And Lime Salad

Fresh mango, sliced avocado, coriander, red onion and lime juice. Light and perfect with ham.

2. Peach, Bocconcini And Basil Salad

Peaches or nectarines with bocconcini and fresh basil. Finish with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

3. Herbed Potato Salad

Baby potatoes mixed with mayonnaise or yoghurt, wholegrain mustard and plenty of chopped herbs.

4. Charred Broccolini With Lemon

Lightly grilled broccolini tossed with olive oil, garlic and lemon zest.

5. Tomato, Cucumber And Mint Salad

A cooling mix of tomatoes, cucumber, mint, olive oil and lemon juice.

Choose two of these and you’ll have a colourful, generous selection without overworking yourself.

The Best Fruit To Serve At Christmas

Summer fruit is the hero of an Australian Christmas. It is easy, bright and always enjoyed.

Our top picks:

Cherries
Peaches
Nectarines
Grapes
Mango
Lychees
Plums
Apricots
Watermelon

Fruit platters look beautiful with very little effort. Serve everything chilled for the best flavour.

A Beautiful Dessert Option: Ten Acres Christmas Cake and Puddings

No Christmas table is complete without a sweet finish, and our Ten Acres Christmas Cake and Christmas Puddings have become customer favourites. They are handmade locally in small batches using traditional recipes and real ingredients.

The Christmas cake is rich, moist and full of festive spices, while the Christmas puddings are steamed the proper way. Both pair beautifully with custard, cream or fresh berries. They make lovely gifts and save you the time and stress of baking in December.

Add one to your Christmas order to complete your table with something truly special from a local creator we love.

How To Build A Christmas Grazing Table

A grazing style spread works beautifully in our climate.

Start with:

Slices of Free Range ham
Turkey or turducken
A couple of cheeses
Fresh sourdough or baguette
Pickles and olives

Fill the table with fresh summer produce:

Clusters of grapes
Cherries
Watermelon wedges
Peach slices
Nectarines
Lychees
Mini cucumbers
Cherry tomatoes

Use wooden boards, simple white plates and plenty of herbs or native greenery for decoration.

A Simple Christmas Lunch Timeline

A little planning helps your day feel calm and enjoyable.

Two to three days before

Confirm portions and guest numbers
Order or collect ham and turkey
Make salad dressings
Check serving platters and utensils

Christmas Eve

Wash and prep salad ingredients
Parboil potatoes
Wash and chill fruit
Prepare glazes

Christmas morning

Assemble salads
Arrange fruit platters
Warm ham or turkey if needed
Set the table

With most of the preparation done early, you can enjoy a relaxed Christmas morning.

If you’d like a simple, fresh and beautiful Christmas lunch this year, our Christmas range is ready to pre-order. Each pack includes organic produce and premium Free Range meats from Budds Butchers, with options to suit families of all sizes.

Choose from: