Christmas at The Conservatory is getting a mischievous makeover this year, and food lovers are absolutely here for it.
Their Grinchmas Feast, a buffet-style Christmas Carvery, brings together all the flavours of the festive season… with a cheeky green twist.
If the Grinch himself ever learned to love Christmas, he’d probably do it over a plate from this buffet.
- From the moment guests walk in, the atmosphere sets the tone — festive décor, playful Grinch-themed touches, and tables ready to be filled (and refilled) with all the deliciousness the chefs have planned. It’s relaxed, joyful, and exactly the kind of lunch where the only thing you need to worry about is saving space for dessert.
The feast begins with freshly baked artisan breads, dips, and an impressive spread of holiday starters. Think smoked salmon trout, ceviche, crumbed calamari, sushi bake, turkey medallions, pumpkin fritters and more — essentially a starter buffet that could already count as a full meal.
The Salad Boutique adds bright, colourful flavour with roasted pumpkin, prawn and avocado salad, marinated vegetables, beetroot selections, grains, herbs and all the crunchy extras that make a holiday plate feel complete.
Then comes the main event: the Carvery Station. Gammon glazed with pineapple, whole roast turkey stuffed and served with cranberry jus, plus roasted veg, potato wedges and smashed pumpkin. It’s the kind of roast table that makes you nostalgic for Christmases you may never have even had.
But The Conservatory doesn’t stop there. The mains section offers jasmine rice, creamed spinach and mushrooms, poached broccoli, stuffed fish, lamb stew, butter chicken and more comfort-heavy favourites. It’s warm, colourful, generous, and ideal for a slow, happy Christmas afternoon.
And of course, Sweet Christmas is waiting at the end of the buffet like a present under the tree. Gingerbread houses, spiced yule logs, berry pavlova snowmen, trifle layers, choux wreaths and apple bread pudding — a dessert table designed for wide eyes and second helpings.
With two seatings (12:30 PM or 3:00 PM), R695 per adult, R350 for kids 6–12, and complimentary meals for kids under 6, it’s perfect for families, holiday diners and anyone wanting maximum cheer with minimum effort.
Playful, plentiful and packed with flavour, The Conservatory’s Grinchmas Feast is exactly the kind of Christmas lunch where the Grinch can’t steal the joy — because there’s simply too much to go around. Bookings: merecia@balalaika.co.za | 011 322 5000
Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton
011 322 5000
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