Christmas 2026 at The South Eastern
Christmas Day Buffet 2026
Our annual Christmas Day Buffet has become quite the festive tradition here in Mount Gambier, and we're delighted to be opening our Bistro once again for Christmas Day lunch in 2026!
Join us for a generous all-you-can-eat Christmas buffet featuring traditional roast carvery, fresh seafood on ice, a delicious selection of hot and cold sides, and a tempting spread of festive desserts.
Friday 25 December | The Bistro
Sittings available from 11:30am – 1pm
Adults: $149pp Aged Pensioners: $99pp
Small Kids(6-12yrs): $79pp Kids (up to 5yrs): $39pp
Pre-payment is required to secure your table and helps our team plan ahead to make Christmas Day run smoothly for everyone.
View our Christmas Day Menu and book your table below. For dietary requirements or any questions, phone (08) 8726 7700.
Please note, our team will be heading home after lunch to celebrate Christmas with their own family and friends. The hotel will reopen on Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December.
We look forward to sharing Christmas Day with you at the South Eastern!
Christmas Functions & GROUP BOOKINGS
We offer a variety of spaces to suit any group size and cater to all dietary preferences. Whether it's a sit-down Christmas work function or a cocktail party, our chefs create festive food, and our team ensures an unforgettable experience.
Call our Functions Manager to book a viewing of our spaces and discuss a tailored Christmas Functions package.
Phone (08) 8726 7700 or email enquiries@functionsmountgambier.com.au
A Gourmet Christmas at Home, WITHOUT THE FUSS
A returning festive favourite, our Gourmet Christmas Takeaway Grazing Hampers have become part of the Christmas tradition for many of our customers.
Christmas Day, Boxing Day or a festive gathering with family and friends - each hamper brings a little indulgence to any celebration.
Thoughtfully prepared by our kitchen team, each hamper features a delicious selection of festive favourites, from prawn cocktails and a generous charcuterie selection to traditional Christmas roast turkey with all the trimmings, followed by mixed berry pavlova and Christmas pudding with brandy custard.
Gift it, share it or keep it all to yourself. Whether you're entertaining at home or arriving somewhere with something impressive, leave the food preparations to us and enjoy the occasion.
$140 per hamper | Generously serves two
Hosting a few more? Simply order multiple hampers.
Pre-orders close Friday 18 December 2026.
Collect Christmas Day from our SipnSave Drive Through between 9am - 8pm.
Explore the menu and order your hamper below.