Christmas Menu - Storing & Serving
Thanks for your interest in our Christmas menu. We update this seasonal menu every year in October for the upcoming festive period. In the meantime, many items will appear as 'Currently Unavailable' as these are not stocked in the off season. Do feel free to give our office a call with any questions. You can reach us on 1300 131 070 all year round.
Here's a guide for our Christmas Celebration Menu - everything you need for storing and serving menu items so you can entertain with ease this festive season. Save yourself the time and hassle - enjoy an effortless Christmas this year with Gourmet Dinner Service. With the food sorted, you can get on with having a good time!
Below, you'll find the following information to help you:
- Item name
- How the item is delivered
- How to store and how to serve item
- Serving suggestions
- Shelf life
Please note that all our food items also have a label with cooking/heating instructions.
Entree
Vodka Cured Gravlax [salmon] (GF)
Serves 4
House made gravlax.
Serve with bread, lemon and sliced cucumber or Citrus Aioli (not included).
Product is delivered frozen. 6 months use by date. Once defrosted use within 5 days.
Defrost in fridge overnight. Remove packaging & transfer to individual plates.
Australian Tiger Prawns (GF)
Serves 4-6
½ kg or 1kg fresh prawns
Serve chilled with Citrus Aioli (not included).
Product is delivered frozen. 6 months use by date. Once defrosted use within 3 days.
Defrost in fridge overnight.
Tip: Roll prawns (peeled or unpeeled) in paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Festive Italian Log
Serves 4-6.
Product is delivered frozen. 6 months use by date.
keep frozen until required. Remove lid, Defrost in fridge overnight. Dry fry or oven warm the flat bread to serve.
Tomato + Goats Cheese Tarts
Serves 5
Product is delivered frozen. Allow to defrost. Heat for 10 minutes in preheated 180c oven.
Turkeys
1.5kg Turkey Breast - uncooked, rolled + netted
Serves 6-8
Fresh, raw, free range boneless turkey breast.
Depending on your location the turkey is delivered fresh or frozen in a vacuum sealed bag. Fresh, unopened use by 10 days. Frozen, use within 6 months. Once cooked consume within 4 days. Store in fridge/freezer.
Allow turkey to come to room temperature for 1 hour prior to cooking, then remove packaging, leaving the netting in place. Transfer to a baking dish, pour over 1 cup of white wine (or stock / water). Place in pre-heated fan forced 180c oven. Bake for 70 minutes, rest for 15 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on oven. Remove netting before carving and serving.
1.25kg Turkey Breast - cooked
Serves 6-8
The turkey is delivered freshly cooked and sealed in a vacuum sealed bag. Fresh, unopened use within 8 days. Once opened consume within 4 days. Store in fridge.
Allow turkey to come to room temperature for 1 hour prior to heating or serving. If heating, then remove packaging and netting. Slice and lay on a greased oven tray. Cover with foil and place in pre-heated fan forced 160c oven 15 minutes, until warm. Alternatively heat gravy and pour oven turkey and heat as above..
1/2kg Cooked, Sliced Turkey Breast – (GF)
Serves 4-5
Cooked fresh, free range boneless turkey breast. Can be served cold or hot. if heating, allow to come to room temperature before heating. Cut a corner of plastic bag. To heat microwave on high for approx. 1.5 minutes. Check to see if hot enough and reheat longer if required.
Product is delivered fresh in a vacuum sealed bag. Unopened use by 10 days. Once cooked consume within 4 days. Store in fridge.
Hams
Ham and Turkey Platter
Serves 6
Sliced premium double smoked leg ham 450g plus premium sliced turkey breast 450g, served with 3 condiments (Dijon mustard, Cranberry chutney + Citrus aioli).
Product is delivered fresh and ready to serve. Unopened use by 10 days. Once cooked consume within 4 days. Store in fridge.
½ kg Sliced Ham
Serves 4-5
Sliced double smoked leg ham.
Product is delivered fresh and ready to serve. Unopened use by 10 days. Once cooked consume within 4 days. Store in fridge..
5kg Double Smoked Leg Ham
Australian premium double smoked leg ham.
Product is delivered fresh in a vacuum sealed bag. Use within 2 weeks.
Remove packaging. To take the skin off the ham, cut around the edge between the skin and the fat. Carve and slice as required.
To store, place in a damp ham bag or tea towel in the fridge.
5kg Glazed Ham, ready to bake
Ham + container of lip smacking fig glaze. Ham is delivered fresh in a vacuum sealed Cryovac bag. Cook within 10 days.
Remove packaging. Place ham in large baking dish and pour over glaze. Bake in pre-heated 180c oven for 1 hour. Baste every 15 minutes.
To store, place in a damp ham bag or tea towel in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
5kg Glazed Ham
Ham marinaded in fig jam + apple glaze.
Product is delivered fresh, already baked and ready to carve and serve or re-heat. Use within 2 weeks.
To store, place in a damp ham bag or tea towel in the fridge.
Seafood
Australian Tiger Prawns (GF)
Serves 4-6
1kg of fresh prawns
Product is delivered frozen. 6 months use by date. Once defrosted use within 3 days.
Defrost in fridge overnight. Use paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Half Side of Salmon w Walnut + Parmesan Crust - ready to cook
Serves 4-6
600gm (half side) salmon fillet.
Product is delivered frozen.
Defrost overnight in fridge. Bring fish to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking. Place on baking paper on oven tray. Bake in pre-heated 200c oven for 15 minutes. Check fish at this stage. Cook longer if required but please remember the fish will keep cooking when removed from oven. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Transfer to serving platter using baking paper. Use an egg slice to lift one end of the salmon and gently pull the baking paper from under the fish.
Half Side of Barramundi w Citrus + Chilli - ready to cook
Serves 4-6
600gm (half side) barramundi fillet.
Product is delivered frozen.
Defrost overnight in fridge. Bring fish to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking. Place on baking paper on oven tray. Bake in pre-heated 200c oven for 15 minutes. Check fish at this stage. Cook longer if required but please remember the fish will keep cooking when removed from oven. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Transfer to serving platter using baking paper. Use an egg slice to lift one end of the barramundi and gently pull the baking paper from under the fish.
Chicken, Duck, Beef + Pork
Confit Duck w Pear & Orange Jus (GF)
Serves 2
Slow cooked duck maryland in traditional French fashion.
Product is delivered frozen. Allow to defrost, remove lid and place in pre-heated 180c oven for 20 minutes until piping hot and sauce is nice and sticky..
Tandoori Chicken Skewers - ready to cook
Approx. 400g
8 chicken tenderloins on skewers with house made tandoori marinade.
Product is delivered frozen. 6 months use by date
Defrost overnight in fridge. Not suitable to defrost or cook in microwave. BBQ over medium coals, grill or pan fry for approx. 2-3 minutes each side. Allow to rest before serving.
Chicken Skewers with Satay Sauce - ready to cook
Approx. 400g
8 chicken tenderloins on skewers with house made marinade and side of delicious peanut sauce.
Product is delivered frozen. 6 months use by date
Defrost overnight in fridge. Not suitable to defrost or cook in microwave. BBQ over medium coals, grill or pan fry for approx. 2-3 minutes each side. Allow to rest before serving. Warm peanut sauce in microwave and serve with crisp Asian Salad
Lemon + Garlic Chicken Skewers - ready to cook (GF)
Approx. 400g
8 chicken skewers with house made marinade of lemon, garlic + olive oil marinade.
Product is delivered frozen. 6 months use by date
Defrost in fridge overnight. Bring the chicken to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking. BBQ over medium coals for 2 minutes each side. Serve with mint/lemon/cucumber yoghurt.
Chicken Skewers w Lime + Lemongrass - ready to cook (GF)
Approx. 400g
8 chicken skewers with house made Asian marinade.
Product is delivered frozen. 6 months use by date
Defrost in fridge overnight. Bring the chicken to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking. BBQ over medium coals for 2 minutes each side. Serve with squeeze lime if desired.
Eye fillet with Chimichurri - ready to cook (GF)
Serves 2
Defrost in fridge and allow steaks to come to room temperature. Heat fry pan until smoking. Season fillets with salt. Seer on both sides for 1 minute. Reduce heat and continue to pan fry until your preferred level on doneness. Can be BBQ'd.
Porchetta w Apricot + Macadamia Stuffing - ready to cook
Defrost porchetta uncovered in fridge for 24 hours and ensure it is completely dry. Massage a generous amount of olive oil + salt into the skin.
Place on wire rack in roasting pan. Add a splash of water to the base of the pan. Roast in preheated 240c oven for 25-30 mins. Reduce temperature to 170c then roast for a further 45 minutes. Allow to rest uncovered for 20 minutes.
Remove the trussing string and slice into 2cm rounds.
Salad + Side Dishes
Christmas Crunch Salad (GF) - add your own greens
Serves 4-6
Product is delivered frozen. Just add 120g from salad greens, toss all ingredients together with dressing.
Use within 3 months.
Caesar - add your own lettuce
Serves 6
Product is delivered frozen. Just add 1 chopped Cos lettuce (400-450g), toss all ingredients together with dressing.
Use within 3 months.
Moroccan Couscous Salad w Harissa Dressing
Serves 4-6
Product is delivered frozen. Use within 6 months. When ready to serve, warm couscous and toss all ingredients together with dressing.
Roast Vegetable w Garlic (GF)
Serves 2 or 6
Product is delivered frozen. Use within 3 months. Defrost in fridge before heating in pre-heated 200c oven for 20 minutes to crisp up the vegetables.
Cranberry, Onion + Sage Stuffing (GF)
Serves 4-6
Product is delivered frozen. Use within 3 months. Defrost in fridge before heating in pre-heated 180c oven for 20 minutes.
Citrus Aioli (GF)
Serves 6-8
Serve with prawns or any other fish, chicken or beef.
Product is delivered fresh. Use within 3 months.
Cranberry Chutney (GF)
Serves 8
Serve chilled with any cold meats, turkey, chicken etc.
Product is delivered fresh. Use within 3 months.
Christmas Gravy
Serves 8
Product is delivered frozen. 3 months use-by date. Defrost in microwave for approx. 15 minutes. Heat on high for a further 3-4 minutes. Remove lid and whisk until smooth. Take care, hot liquid. Alternatively, add to pan juices (if roasting meats) and stir to combine.
Lemon + Thyme Gravy
Serves 6-8
Product is delivered frozen. 6 months use-by date. Defrost naturally and gently heat on stove and whisk until smooth. Alternatively, add to pan juices (if roasting meats) and stir to combine.
Roasted chat potatoes – 1kg
Serves8.
Product is delivered frozen. Use within 3 months.
Transfer to oven tray and heat at 200c for 12 minutes.
Duck Fat Potatoes – 600g
Serve 4.
Product is delivered frozen. Use within 3 months.
Transfer to oven tray and heat at 200c for 12 minutes
Sourdough Bread
Serves 6-8
Product is delivered frozen. Store frozen and defrost on bench 1 hour before. Bake at 180c for 10 minutes.
Finger Food
Packed by the dozen
- Thai Chicken Balls
- Italian Risotto Balls (GF)
- Spinach + Fetta Tarts (GF) (V)
- Roast Pumpkin + Corn Frittata (GF) (V)
- Mushroom Arancini Balls (V)
- Goats Cheese + Caramelised Onion Tarts (GF) (V)
- Pumpkin + Pecorino Tarts
- Bacon + Leek Tarts
Hot Finger Food pack 20 pieces
Italian risotto balls, Goats cheese + caramelised onion tarts, roast pumpkin + corn frittatas, Thai Chicken Balls.
Product is delivered frozen. Remove from freezer 2 hours prior to serving. Transfer to oven tray and heat in pre heated oven 180c for 12 -15 minutes.
Sticky Honey Drumettes – 1kg pack (approx. 14 drumettes)
Product is delivered frozen. Allow to defrost in the fridge. Remove lid and place in pre-heated 180c oven for 15-20 minutes until crisp and piping hot. Once defrosted consume within 4 days
Salmon Teriyaki Skewers (GF) (8) - ready to BBQ
Product is delivered frozen. Remove from freezer 2 hours prior to serving. For hot cocktail options, transfer to oven tray and heat in pre heated oven 180c for 12 minutes.
Sweet Treats
Christmas Pudding
Serves 8
Product is delivered fresh. Use within 3 months
To heat, place in microwave on medium heat for 4 minutes.
Brandy Sauce
Serves 8
Product is delivered fresh. Use within 6 months.
Heat in saucepan until warm.
Mince Pies
Serves 6
Product is delivered fresh. Use within 4 weeks.
Warm in pre heated oven 180c for 5 minutes.
Choc Orange Semi Freddo
Serves 4-6
Keep frozen until 45 minutes before serving. Remove lid, pull corners apart and loosen edges with sharp knife. Upturn onto serving plate. Allow to defrost for 30 mins or more depending on temperature. garnish with fresh cherries, dusted with icing sugar
Mixed Berry Cheesecake
Serves 4-6
Keep frozen until 45 minutes before serving. Remove lid, pull corners apart and loosen edges with sharp knife. Upturn onto serving plate. Allow to defrost for 30 mins or more depending on temperature. Cut and serve a desired.
900g Rocky Road Slab
Serves 10-16
Defrost in fridge and cut as desired. Store in fridge.
Chocolate Fondant
Serves 2
Product is delivered frozen. Bake in pre heated 180c oven for 15 minutes from frozen.
Lemon tarts (GF)
Serves 4
Product is delivered frozen. Take out of freezer 15 minutes prior to serving.
Salted Caramel Tarts (GF)
Serves 4
Product is delivered frozen. Take out of freezer 15 minutes prior to serving.
Choc Orange Mascarpone Tarts
Serves 4
Product is delivered frozen. Take out of freezer 15 minutes prior to serving.
Dessert Tasting Plate
Serves 8-12
1 x Bakewell Tart, Date, Cherry Crumble Cheesecake, Raspberry + Almond Cake, Chocolate Hazelnut Brownie, Rocky Road and Fig + Apple Cake.
Product is delivered frozen. Take out of freezer 20 minutes prior to serving.
