{"id":20380,"date":"2026-10-28T12:47:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=20380"},"modified":"2026-10-28T12:47:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:47:01","slug":"christmas-day-lunch-at-hotel-sky-sandton-a-festive-buffet-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/christmas-day-lunch-at-hotel-sky-sandton-a-festive-buffet-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Day Lunch at Hotel Sky Sandton: A Festive Buffet for 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> Equinox at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/sandton-specials\/\">Hotel Sky Sandton<\/a> in Johannesburg is hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/christmas-dinner-johannesburg\/\">Christmas Day Buffet Lunch<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/friday\/\">Friday, 25 December 2026<\/a>, from 12:30 to 16:00. The festive feast costs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/specials\/\">R890 per person<\/a>, with children under 12 paying R450. The buffet includes a Christmas carvery, seafood and salads, hot dishes, seasonal sides, an extensive dessert selection, tea and coffee with traditional Christmas mince pies.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Christmas Day is made for good food, family and friends, not spending the morning juggling oven trays and wondering if the potatoes are ready.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Equinox at Hotel Sky Sandton is inviting guests to put the cooking in someone else\u2019s hands and enjoy a festive feast at its <strong>Christmas Day Buffet Lunch on Friday, 25 December 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Running from 12:30 to 16:00, the lunch brings together traditional Christmas favourites, seafood, fresh salads, comforting hot dishes, seasonal accompaniments and an impressive dessert buffet. The lunch costs R890 per person, with children under 12 at R450 per person.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The festive experience begins with Traditional Egg Nog or Festive Sparkling Fruit Cocktail on arrival, followed by a generous selection of starters, the Christmas carvery and a spread of sweet treats that gives Christmas pudding some serious competition.<\/li>\n<li>The buffet at Equinox, Hotel Sky Sandton, covers plenty of festive favourites, with a mix of classic Christmas flavours and dishes for guests who prefer something a little different.<\/li>\n<li>The starters and salads include a Seasonal Salad Bar, Seafood, Avocado &amp; Citrus Salad, Classic Chicken Caesar Salad, Honey &amp; Ginger Glazed Gammon with Pineapple Chutney, Chicken Liver Parfait with Cranberry Comp\u00f4te, and a Charcuterie Selection with Pickles, Preserves &amp; Artisan Crackers.<\/li>\n<li>There are also several vegetarian options marked on the menu, including Halloumi, Feta, Avocado &amp; Heirloom Tomato Salad (V), Caprese Salad with Basil Pesto (V), Roasted Beetroot, Whipped Feta, Candied Pecans &amp; Orange Dressing (V), and Mediterranean Marinated Vegetables (V). A Smoked Salmon Platter with Capers, Red Onion &amp; Lemon rounds out the selection, alongside Roasted Wild Mushroom, Sweet Corn &amp; Thyme Velout\u00e9 (V) and freshly baked artisan breads, dinner rolls, flavoured butters, mustards, pickles and dips.<\/li>\n<li>The Christmas carvery is packed with festive classics, including Roast Turkey with Cranberry &amp; Walnut Stuffing, Lemon Sage Gravy; Orange &amp; Five Spice Roast Duck with Berry Jus; Slow Roasted Rosemary &amp; Garlic Lamb Shoulder; Slow Braised Beef Short Rib with Yorkshire Pudding and Rich Onion Gravy; and Honey &amp; Clove Glazed Gammon with Apple Mustard.<\/li>\n<li>The chef\u2019s hot kitchen adds Durban Style Chicken Curry with Sambals, Raita &amp; Mango Atchar, Oven Roasted Linefish with Saffron Butter, Prawns &amp; Lemon Cream, Wild Mushroom, Leek &amp; Parmesan Risotto (V), and Spinach &amp; Ricotta Cannelloni with Roasted Tomato Sauce (V).<\/li>\n<li>Seasonal accompaniments include Crispy Hasselback Potatoes, Duck Fat Roast Potatoes, Green Beans with Bacon &amp; Caramelised Onion, Brussels Sprouts with Orange Butter &amp; Toasted Almonds, Honey Glazed Baby Carrots &amp; Garden Peas, Creamed Spinach with Baby Potatoes, Rustic Roast Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Feta &amp; Pumpkin Seeds, Ratatouille Proven\u00e7ale, and Steamed Cumin &amp; Mustard Basmati Rice.<\/li>\n<li>With turkey, duck, lamb, beef and gammon all featuring in the carvery, the festive spread has plenty to explore before anyone even gets to dessert.<\/li>\n<li>The Christmas Dessert Buffet includes Traditional Christmas Pudding with Salted Caramel Cr\u00e8me Anglaise, Summer Berry Trifle, Black Forest Gateaux, Mini Christmas Dessert Tartlets, Baked Vanilla Cheesecake with Blueberry Comp\u00f4te, Chocolate Brownie Bites, and Pavlova with Fresh Berries &amp; Chantilly Cream.<\/li>\n<li>A Festive Gingerbread House Display adds a seasonal touch, while the Chocolate Fountain with Seasonal Fruits, Marshmallows &amp; Biscotti and the Ice Cream Bar with Assorted Sauces &amp; Toppings bring extra options for those who like to finish lunch on a sweet note.<\/li>\n<li>There is also a South African Cheese Board with Preserves, Dried Fruits &amp; Savoury Crackers. Tea and coffee are served with Traditional Christmas Mince Pies, providing a fitting finish to the festive meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Equinox, Hotel Sky Sandton, costs <strong>R890 per person<\/strong>, with children under 12 at <strong>R450 per person<\/strong>. The lunch takes place from 12:30 to 16:00 on Friday, 25 December 2026. <strong>Bookings can be made through Dineplan or by calling Hotel Sky Sandton on 010 880 4449.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the festive menu covering everything from Christmas carvery favourites to a full dessert spread, Equinox offers a way to spend Christmas Day enjoying the meal and the company instead of managing the kitchen. Guests can book their table and look forward to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/tag\/lunch-specials-johannesburg\/\">festive lunch<\/a> at Hotel Sky Sandton.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Event:<\/strong> Christmas Day Buffet Lunch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Equinox, Hotel Sky Sandton<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sandton, Johannesburg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday, 25 December 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12:30 to 16:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> R890 per person<\/li>\n<li><strong>Children under 12:<\/strong> R450 per person<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking:<\/strong> Dineplan or call 010 880 4449<\/li>\n<li><strong>On arrival:<\/strong> Traditional Egg Nog and Festive Sparkling Fruit Cocktail<\/li>\n<li><strong>Menu highlights:<\/strong> Christmas carvery, seafood and salads, hot dishes, seasonal accompaniments, dessert buffet, tea and coffee with Traditional Christmas Mince Pies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetarian dishes:<\/strong> Menu items marked (V)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>When is the Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Equinox, Hotel Sky Sandton?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It takes place on Friday, 25 December 2026, from 12:30 to 16:00.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does the Christmas lunch cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The price is R890 per person. Children under 12 pay R450 per person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is included in the buffet?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The menu includes starters and salads, soup and freshly baked breads, a Christmas carvery, hot dishes, seasonal accompaniments, a Christmas dessert buffet, and tea and coffee served with Traditional Christmas Mince Pies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are vegetarian dishes available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Several dishes are marked (V), including Wild Mushroom, Leek &amp; Parmesan Risotto, Spinach &amp; Ricotta Cannelloni with Roasted Tomato Sauce, and various salads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can guests book?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bookings can be made through Dineplan or by calling 010 880 4449.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Equinox at Hotel Sky Sandton in Johannesburg is hosting a Christmas Day Buffet Lunch on Friday, 25 December 2026, from 12:30 to 16:00. The festive feast costs R890 per person, with children under 12 paying R450. The buffet includes a Christmas carvery, seafood and salads, hot dishes, seasonal sides, an extensive dessert selection, tea&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":20381,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20380","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events"],"wps_subtitle":"Let someone else handle the Christmas cooking at Equinox, Hotel Sky Sandton","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20380","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\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20380"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20380\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20382,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20380\/revisions\/20382"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20380"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20380"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}