Celebrate Christmas Day at Aerial
Join us on December 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM for a festive Christmas Day lunch at Aerial! Get ready to indulge in delicious holiday dishes and enjoy the merry atmosphere with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this special occasion filled with joy and good food. See you there!
Event Details:
- Venue: Aerial
- Date: December 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM (Australia/Melbourne Time)
- 3-hour buffet
Highlights:
Santa Claus appearance for photos and roving, Live String Quartet from Melbourne Entertainment Co. Premium 3-hour buffet with seafood, roasts & desserts.
Menu Highlights*
Seafood Station
- Freshly shucked oysters and lemon-poached prawn cutlets
- Accompaniments: mignonette, nam jim, Marie Rose sauce, Tabasco, lemon & lime wedges
Artisan Cheese Station
- Trio of local and imported cheeses
- Served with quince paste, dried fruit, rustic bread, grissini & crackers
Carvery & Hot Selections
- Mustard & rosemary roast lamb noisette (GF, NF, DF)
- Chicken & sage roulade (GF, NF, DF)
- Maple glazed ham (GF, NF, DF)
- Steamed seasonal vegetables with lemon dressing (GF, NF, VEGAN)
- Roast pumpkin with salsa verde (GF, NF, VEGAN)
- Thyme & garlic roast potatoes (GF, NF, VEGAN)
Desserts
- Traditional plum pudding with rum anglaise, vanilla bean ice-cream, cherry compote
- Mixed berry trifle with rhubarb compote, rosewater custard & Victoria sponge (NF, V)
- Petite donut with Granny Smith compote & cherry gel (V)
- Gingerbread cheesecake tartlet with candy cane crumb & micro mint (GF, NF, V)
Vegetarian Hot Selections
- Roast lentil & mushroom loaf (GF, NF, VEGAN)
- Cauliflower & mustard grain gratin (GF, NF, VEGAN)
- Baked brie & cranberry tart (GF, NF, V)
- Steamed seasonal vegetables with lemon dressing (GF, NF, VEGAN)
- Roast pumpkin with salsa verde (GF, NF, VEGAN)
- Thyme & garlic roast potatoes (GF, NF, VEGAN)
*All menu items are subject to changes according to the seasonality and availability.
Inclusions
- 3-hour buffet dining
- Live string quartet performance
- Santa Claus appearance
Tickets:
- Adults $181pp + booking fee
- Teens (13 – 17) $120pp + booking fee
- Child (4-12) $75pp + booking fee
- Toddler (3 and under) – FREE
Take advantage of our early bird offer of 10% off the ticket price. Hurry limited tickets and end 30th November 2025.
Aerial South Wharf: where elevated style, panoramic views, and unforgettable celebrations meet.
Dietary Requirements
We can cater to most dietary requirements if given advance notice. It is essential that you advise us at the time of booking if you or your guests have any special dietary requirements. We cannot guarantee that dietary requirements can be catered for if not notified 72 business hours prior.
Joint Bookings
During the checkout process, there will be a designated area where you can leave comments or additional instructions. Simply mention in that section that you would like to join specific bookings or provide any relevant details.
Cancellation and No-Shows
Ticket to Christmas Lunch at Aerial are non-refundable in the case of cancellation due to change of mind (including errors when making bookings online and changes in personal circumstances), reductions in the number of guests dining or in the event of a no-show.
Changes in Booking
Any requests for date changes must be made with at least 72 hours’ notice; strictly no exception. Transfer fee applies.
Parking
Yes – Aerial is located in South Wharf with multiple parking options close by. Guests can park at the DFO South Wharf car park, which is just a short walk from the venue.
Public Transport
Beverages for Purchase
Beverages will be available to purchase on the day. Please note cash is not accepted.