Celebrate Christmas Day at Rippon Lea Estate
Celebrate Christmas Day with family and friends at Rippon Lea Estate, where timeless elegance and festive cheer come together. Gather in the grand ballroom or relax poolside as you share in a generous buffet feast. With sweeping lawns and enchanting gardens to explore, Rippon Lea offers the perfect backdrop for laughter, joy, and holiday memories to last a lifetime.
On arrival, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or a refreshing juice before settling in for two hours of indulgence. From fresh seafood and artisan cheeses to traditional roasts and festive desserts, every detail has been designed to make your Christmas truly special.
Choose from two sittings:
- 11:00am – 1:00pm
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, 25 December 2025
- Location: Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick VIC 3185
- Sessions: 11am – 1pm OR 2pm – 4pm
- Seating*: Ballroom or poolside
- Inclusions: Sparkling wine or juice on arrival, two-hour buffet, and garden access
- Beverages: Additional drinks available at bar prices
*Seating preferences are subject to change based on weather conditions.
Tickets
- Adults (18+): $260pp + booking fee
- Teens (12–17 years): $195pp + booking fee
- Children (4–11 years): $120pp + booking fee
- Toddlers (3 and under): FREE
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.
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 hours prior to dining.
Seating Arrangements
Christmas Lunch is held both indoors and outdoors . If you have a seating preference, please indicate at the time of check-out. Please note, we will do our best to accommodate your request, but it may not always be possible based on the weather and availabilities.
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 Show
Ticket to Christmas Lunch at Rippon Lea Estate 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
There is no on-site parking. If you have mobility issues that make offsite parking challenging, please email [email protected] to arrange suitable access. Note that a disability sticker is required. To ensure we can accommodate your request, we recommend providing 72 hours’ notice.
Public Transport
Garden Access
You are welcome to wander the gardens at your own leisure during Rippon Lea Estate’s business hours.
Beverages for Purchase
Beverages will be available to purchase on the day. Please note cash is not accepted.
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