{"id":19094,"date":"2025-11-03T13:05:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T11:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=19094"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:10:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:10:36","slug":"a-feast-of-festive-flavour-christmas-day-lunch-at-sun-time-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/a-feast-of-festive-flavour-christmas-day-lunch-at-sun-time-square\/","title":{"rendered":"A Feast of Festive Flavour: Christmas Day Lunch at Sun Time Square"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"239\"><strong>All the trimmings, none of the dishes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"469\">If your idea of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/christmas-dinner-johannesburg\/\">Christmas<\/a> cheer involves a glass of something cold, plates piled high with festive favourites, and absolutely no stress in the kitchen, then <strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"439\">Sun Time Square\u2019s Christmas Day Lunch<\/strong> is your holiday game-changer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"743\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Priced at R585 per person, this year\u2019s spread is nothing short of a celebration.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"743\">From seafood starters to classic roasts and indulgent desserts, the <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"660\">Appetite Christmas Lunch Special<\/strong> brings together all the flavours of the season in one generous, joy-filled buffet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"770\">What\u2019s on the Menu?<\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"818\">\ud83c\udf1f Begin<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1124\">Start things off with <strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"859\">chilled prawns<\/strong>, a full <strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"902\">charcuterie and cheese station<\/strong>, or a range of <strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"943\">smoked and cured fish<\/strong> options. There\u2019s also roasted pumpkin and goat cheese salad, Christmas slaw, Southern sweet potato salad, a DIY salad bar, and <strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1095\">freshly baked breads<\/strong> with flavour-packed spreads.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1149\">\ud83d\udd2a Carving Station<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1198\">This is where the festive magic happens. Expect:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1355\">\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1233\">\n<p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1233\"><strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1233\">Sage and lemon brined turkey<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1258\">\n<p data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1258\"><strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1258\">Beef Forerib Roast<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1355\">\n<p data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1355\"><strong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1283\">Twice-baked gammon<\/strong> with pineapple and honey glaze<br data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1317\" \/>All the classics, all carved to order.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1371\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Feast<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1668\">From <strong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1402\">Thai Coconut Kingklip<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1430\">Chermoula Lamb Ribs<\/strong>, to <strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1462\">Red Wine Braised Oxtail<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1520\">Orange &amp; Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Feta<\/strong>, this buffet goes above and beyond. Vegetarians aren\u2019t left behind either, with dishes like <strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1636\">Spinach &amp; Feta Bake<\/strong> and saffron rice on the lineup.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1684\">\ud83c\udf70 Finish<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1757\">Save space for the dessert table \u2014 it\u2019s stacked with Christmas delights:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1983\">\n<li data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1790\">\n<p data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1790\"><strong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1790\">Dark Chocolate &amp; Pear Tart<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1819\">\n<p data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1819\"><strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1819\">Gingerbread Cheesecake<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1852\">\n<p data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1852\"><strong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1852\">Raspberry Lamington Trifle<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1883\">\n<p data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1883\"><strong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1883\">Mini Amarula Fruit Cakes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1983\">\n<p data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1983\">Plus festive favourites like <strong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1936\">Christmas Stollen<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1950\">Yule Log<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1983\">Tropical Fruit Platters<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2000\">The Vibe?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2223\">Think warm, welcoming, and full of that unmistakable Christmas spirit \u2014 minus the prep and cleanup. Whether you\u2019re celebrating with family, friends, or hosting your team, it\u2019s the kind of lunch that turns into a tradition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2388\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2243\">Venue:<\/strong> Appetite Restaurant, Sun Time Square<br data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2283\" \/>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2295\">Date:<\/strong> 25 December 2025<br data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2315\" \/>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2328\">Cost:<\/strong> R585 per person<br data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2347\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2363\">Bookings:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2388\">tsq@suninternational.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2529\"><strong data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2459\">No pots. No pans. Just pure festive joy served buffet-style.<\/strong><br data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2462\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suninternational.com\/time-square\/specials\/appetite-christmas-lunch-special\/\"><strong>Book your table now and let Sun Time Square take care of Christmas.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2529\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19095\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-christmas-special-menu-page-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1150\" height=\"1627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-christmas-special-menu-page-001.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-christmas-special-menu-page-001-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-christmas-special-menu-page-001-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-christmas-special-menu-page-001-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-christmas-special-menu-page-001-561x794.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-christmas-special-menu-page-001-706x999.jpg 706w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-christmas-special-menu-page-001-364x515.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-christmas-special-menu-page-001-758x1072.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-christmas-special-menu-page-001-608x860.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All the trimmings, none of the dishes. If your idea of Christmas cheer involves a glass of something cold, plates piled high with festive favourites, and absolutely no stress in the kitchen, then Sun Time Square\u2019s Christmas Day Lunch is your holiday game-changer. Priced at R585 per person, this year\u2019s spread is nothing short of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events"],"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19094"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19097,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19094\/revisions\/19097"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}