Summary: Au Bleu at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa in Milnerton hosting its Frugal & Festive Christmas Day Lunch on 25 December 2026, with arrival from 12:00. Priced at R500 per person, the buffet features festive salads, roast turkey, maple-caramelised gammon, grilled linefish and traditional Christmas desserts. A welcome drink is included, making it a more affordable way to celebrate Christmas with family and friends.
Christmas lunch does not have to come with a hefty price tag to feel special.
On Friday, 25 December 2026, Au Bleu at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa invites guests to enjoy its Frugal & Festive Christmas Day Lunch, a budget-friendly buffet celebrating traditional holiday flavours at R500 per person.
With arrival from 12:00, the experience gives families and friends a chance to gather around the table, enjoy a generous festive spread and leave the cooking to someone else. A welcome drink is included, adding a celebratory touch to a Christmas meal designed to offer value without losing sight of the classics.
- The starter and salad buffet sets the scene with a variety of savoury and fresh options. Guests can enjoy ginger chicken salad with chilli dressing, peppered beef with mustard and pickles, and honey-baked butternut with feta and cranberries. Baby potato salad with crispy bacon adds a comforting favourite, while cucumber with roast garlic and yoghurt dressing brings a fresh note to the spread. A composite salad bar with dressings rounds out the selection.
- The hot buffet keeps things firmly in festive territory. Roast turkey is served with pork chipolatas and cranberry sauce, while maple-caramelised gammon comes with homemade apple sauce. Grilled linefish with citrus butter sauce and garden greens provides another main course option, accompanied by cauliflower and broccoli with cheese sauce, baby roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
- Naturally, Christmas lunch calls for dessert, and the buffet offers a sweet selection to finish the meal. Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy butter sits alongside mince pies, seasonal fruits and berries, eggnog cheesecake and sherry trifle. It is a line-up that brings together familiar festive favourites, with something to tempt guests after their savoury selections.
The buffet costs R500 per person, including a welcome drink. The menu combines traditional Christmas dishes, salads, hot sides and classic desserts, offering a more affordable festive dining option at Au Bleu. For those who want to spend Christmas enjoying good food and the company of loved ones rather than juggling pots and pans, the Frugal & Festive buffet offers a relaxed way to celebrate. With turkey, gammon, traditional puddings and a welcome drink all included, Au Bleu makes it easier to gather around the table and enjoy the day.
The lunch takes place on Christmas Day, 25 December 2026, with arrival from 12:00 at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa in Milnerton, Cape Town. Guests can book by emailing events@lagoonbeachhotel.co.za or calling +27 (0)21 528 2000.
Quick details
- Event: Frugal & Festive Christmas Day Lunch
- Restaurant: Au Bleu (Land and Sea)
- Hotel: Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
- Location: Milnerton, Cape Town
- Date: Friday, 25 December 2026
- Arrival: 12:00
- Price: R500 per person
- Includes: Christmas buffet and welcome drink
- Starter and salad highlights: Ginger chicken salad, peppered beef, honey-baked butternut, baby potato salad and a composite salad bar
- Hot buffet highlights: Roast turkey, maple-caramelised gammon, grilled linefish, vegetables and baby roast potatoes
- Desserts: Christmas pudding, mince pies, seasonal fruit and berries, eggnog cheesecake and sherry trifle
- Bookings: events@lagoonbeachhotel.co.za
- Telephone: +27 (0)21 528 2000
FAQs
When is the Frugal & Festive Christmas Day Lunch?
It takes place on 25 December 2026, with arrival from 12:00.
How much does the buffet cost?
The price is R500 per person.
Is a welcome drink included?
Yes, the R500 price includes a welcome drink.
What dishes are available on the buffet?
The menu includes roast turkey with pork chipolatas and cranberry sauce, maple-caramelised gammon with homemade apple sauce, grilled linefish with citrus butter sauce, a selection of salads and sides, and desserts such as Christmas pudding, mince pies, eggnog cheesecake and sherry trifle.
How can guests book?
Email events@lagoonbeachhotel.co.za or call +27 (0)21 528 2000.