Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner Buffet

Our much-loved Annual Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner Buffet is back - and it is the perfect excuse to gather your friends, family, team or clients for a festive feast in the middle of winter!

Join us at Whitby’s Restaurant & Bar for an indulgent Christmas in July celebration, complete with all your festive favourites. Enjoy soups, fresh seafood, gourmet salads, roast turkey with sage and bread stuffing, honey mustard glazed ham, a live stroganoff cooking station, festive desserts, New Zealand cheeses, and more!

It is everything you love about Christmas dinner - without having to cook, clean up or wait until December.

Available dates:

  • Friday 3rd July
  • Saturday 4th July
  • Friday 10th July
  • Saturday 11th July

$74.00 per person

Whether you are planning a work mid-winter celebration, a family get-together, or a festive night out with friends, this annual event is always popular - so early bookings are strongly recommended.

Terms and conditions

  • Please advise our team of any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.
  • Menu items are subject to change according to availability.
  • Credit card surcharges apply.

Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner Buffet

Our much-loved Annual Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner Buffet is back - and it is the perfect excuse to gather your friends, family, team or clients for a festive feast in the middle of winter!

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