Christmas FAQs
Welcome to our Christmas FAQs page!
We’re here to make your festive season as joyful and stress-free as possible. Below you’ll find answers to some common questions about our Christmas range, services, and trading hours.
Christmas Range Available
What’s in this year’s Christmas range?
We’re excited to bring you an exceptional selection of festive products that celebrate the Aussie Christmas spirit — full of flavour, freshness, and local favourites. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer in our 2025 Christmas range:
- Nibbles: Create an irresistible grazing platter with our premium Fabbris smallgoods, local cheeses, dips, marinated veggies, olives, nuts, crackers, and breadsticks — perfect for summer entertaining.
- Hams: Choose from a wide range of Fabbris and Bertocchi Christmas hams — on-the-bone, boneless, or easy-cut options — in various sizes. We even stock ham bags to help you keep it fresh through the Christmas break.
- Turkeys: From whole turkeys to buffes and breast fillets, we’ve got something for every family feast. Available fresh, cooked, chilled, or frozen — self-basting or plain.
- Seafood: No Aussie Christmas is complete without seafood! Treat your guests to premium options like Australian Cooked Tiger Prawns, Atlantic salmon portions, and other top-quality seafood favourites.
- Fresh Roasts: Impress everyone with premium roasts including Farm88 Beef Rib-Eye, Eye Fillets, Weber Roasts, Farm88 Full Lamb Sides, Whole Legs of Lamb, Pork Leg Roasts (boned & rolled), Hazeldenes Fresh Whole Chickens, plus much more.
- Premium Meat Cuts: Beyond the Christmas classics, explore our full range of yearling beef, tender lamb, pork, chicken, and game meats. Great for everything from a backyard barbie to a big family lunch.
- Bulk Packs: Make entertaining easy with our convenient, value-packed Meat Packs. For a limited time, grab our special Christmas Pack, perfect for Christmas entertaining.
- Condiments: Add the finishing touch with cranberry and apple sauces, plus a wide selection of jams, relishes, and chutneys.
- Wine: Raise a glass to the season with De Bortoli wines — reds, whites, Prosecco, Limoncello Spritz, and the refreshing new Lemon & Lime Spritz.
- Festive Treats: Satisfy your sweet tooth with traditional Ital panettones and pandoros, plus biscotti, scorched almonds, and other classic Christmas goodies.
Check out our 2025 Christmas Specials (available from 25th November) and make this festive season unforgettable with our premium selection.
Butchery Services & Advice
What complimentary services do your stores offer?
We offer free slicing, cutting, and trimming so you can get everything just the way you like it.
Can your team help me plan for a function or barbecue?
Absolutely! Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbie, family do, or work function, our friendly team can help tailor your order, recommend the best cuts, and arrange special orders.
Do you offer any assistance with spits?
Yes — we sure do! If you’d like help marinating or preparing meat for your spit, just order ahead (noting the capacity of the spit’s motor), then bring in your spit rod when you collect your order. Our team will handle the tricky part of putting the meat on the rod for you, making it simple and hassle-free.
Whether it’s a casual dinner or a big summer celebration, we’re here to make it easy. Just ask our team — we’re always happy to help!
Placing & Collecting Orders
How do I place an order for Christmas items?
Get organised early so you don’t miss out on your Christmas favourites!
Visit your local store to place your order before December 14th to guarantee availability. *
You will need to place a deposit:
- $20 for orders up to $100
- $50 for orders over $100
You’ll receive a copy of your order and a receipt for collection.
How do I collect my Christmas order?
Collecting is simple:
- Bring your order form and deposit receipt.
- Our team will have your order ready to go!
All Christmas orders must be collected by 2.00pm on December 24th.
Christmas Trading Hours
What are your Christmas trading hours?
We’ve extended our hours, so you’ve got plenty of time to stock up before the big day:
- Sat 13th – Fri 19th Dec: 8am-6pm
- Sat 20th – Sun 21st Dec: 7am-6pm
- Mon 22nd – Tues 23rd Dec: 7am - 7pm
- Christmas Eve: 7am – 5pm
Please note: Deer Park and Mt Waverley stores are open slightly later.
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Turkey Tips
Any tips for cooking the perfect turkey?
Absolutely! Here are a few tried-and-true tips for the perfect turkey:
- Preparation: Thaw completely and season generously the night before.
- Cooking: Roast at 165°C (325°F), basting occasionally.
- Resting: Let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving for juicy, tender meat.
Need inspiration? Check out our turkey tips and recipe ideas to make your Christmas lunch a standout!
From all of us — Merry Christmas and a happy festive season!
We hope your celebrations are filled with great food, good mates, and plenty of cheer.
*Products may vary by store and are subject to availability.