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Christmas Day

Celebrate Christmas Day with those you love at the Island Gold Coast.

Channel your inner Christmas cheer with a delicious Christmas Day feast in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Revel in the magically festive atmosphere as you take in the naturally beautiful Island setting with a delicious Christmas lunch to suit all tastes.

Christmas Day Family Buffet

Our traditional Family Christmas Day buffet will feature the freshest hot and cold seafood, succulent roast meats, seasonal roast vegetables, wholesome summer salads and decadent desserts.

Perfect for all ages, including the kids! Drinks can be purchased from the bar throughout the day.

Adults – $179
Children (13 – 17 years) – $119
Children (4 – 12 years) – $89
Children (0 – 3 years) – Free

The Island Glasshouse, Second Sitting – 3pm – 6pm.

The Island Glasshouse, First Sitting – 11am – 2pm (sold out).

View the Island Glasshouse here.

View the buffet menu below.

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The Island Penthouse – Christmas Day Buffet & Beverage Package

Elevate your Christmas Day at the Island Gold Coast with the exclusive Penthouse Buffet Lunch boasting stunning Surfers Paradise skyline views. Your Christmas Day buffet lunch includes cold and cooked fresh seafood, traditional roast meats, seasonal vegetables and salads, sides, accompaniments, desserts and is complimented with a 3-hour beverage package including Mumm Marlborough Prestige Sparkling, premium wines, beers, Christmas sangria and spritz, softdrinks and juices. The Island Penthouse creates the perfect backdrop for this magical occasion. Limited seats available.

Tickets $229 + booking fee. There is one ticket price for the Penthouse buffet lunch and every ticket includes the three-hour beverage package. There will also be a range of softdrinks and juices available as part of the package.

Christmas Day Buffet & Beverage Package at the Island Penthouse. ****The Penthouse event is an 18+ event with one ticket level available and includes the drink package. The Family Buffet in the Glasshouse has children’s ticket levels. If you would like to book the Christmas Day Family Buffet visit the event page here.

The Island Penthouse, Second Sitting: 3pm – 6pm.

The Island Penthouse, First Sitting: 11am – 2pm. (sold out).

View the Island Penthouse here.

View the buffet menu below.

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Buffet Menu

Cold Fresh Seafood

Whole king prawns with cocktail sauce (gf, df)
Natural oysters with mignonette dressing (gf, dfo)
Smoked salmon with red onion fried baby capers, herbed crème fraîche (gf)
Fresh chilled Moreton Bay bugs

Warm Fresh Seafood

Baked whole sides of market fish (gf, df)
Oyster Kilpatrick and seared Hervey Bay scallops (gf)
Fresh chilled Moreton Bay bugs
Garlic prawns on herbed pearl couscous

Warm Roast Meats

Traditional maple and mustard glazed ham (gf, df)
Roasted chicken (gf, df)
Sirloin steak with herb mustard crust (gf, df)

Salads

Potato and bacon salad (gf, df)
Coleslaw (gf, df, v)
Mixed leaf salad with maple dressing (gf, df)
Shaved fennel, wild rocket and citrus salad with yuzu vinaigrette (gf, df, vegan)

Vegetables

Roast potato (gf, v)
BBQ corn on the cob (gf, df, v)
Baked broccoli and cauliflower mornay (gf)
Roast seasonal vegetables (gf, df, vegan)

Sides & Accompaniments

Bread rolls
Butter
Gravy
Red wine jus

Desserts

Christmas plum pudding and custard
Christmas meringue
Fresh seasonal fruit
Trifle

*Menus subject to change based on supply and availability of seasonal produce.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, dfo – dairy free option, vegan.

FAQs

Will my group be seated together? Yes, we will be seating your group on your own table. If your group is purchasing tickets separately come up with a catchy table name between yourselves, then include this table name in the field provided at check-out.

Can you cater to my food allergies and dietary requirements? We always do our best to cater to your food allergies as long as you include them in the field provided at checkout. We may not, however, be able to cater towards all food preferences e.g. keto, low-carb, low sugar. We have provided this field at check-out for people with food allergies only.

Do you have parking? Affordable secure paid parking available at Bruce Bishop Parking, which is adjacent to the Hotel. View the carpark and rates on their website. Please ensure you arrive in time for the start of your sitting.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? The ‘Family Buffet’ event is a family event and allows for under 18s under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. The Penthouse event is an 18+ event with only one ticket level available and includes the drink package. There will also be a range of non-alcoholic drinks available throughout the event.

What’s the refund policy? Please note that we do not allow refunds for any reason. Any changes or updates to your booking must be provided 72 hours prior to the event commencing.

The Glasshouse – Gold Coast Wedding Venue Launch

We would like to thank everyone that joined us for the launch of our newest weddings and events space at the Island Gold Coast – the Glasshouse. We do hope that you enjoyed the venue, installations, food stations, drinks and entertainment. We would also like to that all of our wedding vendors that made the night possible – a full list of the vendors is included below.

Whether you were able to join us for the launch or not, we would be thrilled to discuss your plans for your big day. You can view our wedding packages here and view more of our spaces here. We would also love to hear from you – phone our Wedding Team directly on (07) 5538 8000, email us at weddings@theislandgoldcoast.com.au or submit an enquiry via our contact form here and we will be in touch so we can help you create a personalised vision to suit your needs, taste, style and budget.

At the Island you can expect dedicated service and the very best the Gold Coast’s wedding industry has to offer, from the people in-the-know. Be guided, while creating a day that is truly unique to you.