Christmas Day Lunch Near Melbourne Airport: No Cooking, No Dishes
The best Christmas lunch is the one you don’t have to cook. If the family is flying in for the day, or you’re local to Melbourne’s north-west and would rather not spend the morning in the kitchen, a sit-down lunch at Boccata Restaurant (inside Novotel Melbourne Airport) gives you all of the feast and none of the washing up. Here’s what a Christmas Day lunch near the airport looks like, and how to book one.
A proper Christmas lunch, none of the work
Christmas lunch at Boccata is the traditional spread done properly, without anyone in your family wrestling a turkey at 6am. The festive menu centres on classic premium cuts, with a glazed Christmas ham and roasted turkey taking pride of place. Lunch runs from 12pm to 3pm, so there’s no rushing – just a long, relaxed table while someone else handles the cooking, the serving and, best of all, the clean-up. It’s the kind of unhurried lunch Christmas is meant to be, with room for the whole family around the one table. You can see more about Boccata Restaurant & Wine Bar and its setting.
Ideal when the family has flown in for Christmas
This is where the location quietly earns its place. If relatives are flying in for Christmas, they can land and be at the table within minutes of stepping off the plane – no long drive across the city, and no one playing taxi. It works just as well for locals across Tullamarine and the north-west suburbs, who get a proper Christmas lunch close to home. Everyone meets in the middle, somewhere that’s easy to reach from the air or the road – and on one of the quietest traffic days of the year, getting to the airport precinct is about as painless as a Christmas outing gets.
What’s happening on the day
It’s built to feel like Christmas, not just lunch. Across the sitting you’ll find Santa making an appearance, kids’ entertainment and presents for the little ones, and festive music and decorations setting the mood – genuinely family-friendly, so every generation has something to enjoy.
There isn’t a separate kids’ menu, but allergens and dietary needs are happily catered to, so just let the team know when you book. With a three-hour sitting, there’s no pressure to clear the table either – it’s built for a proper, unhurried Christmas afternoon.
Pricing for the day:
- Adults: $299 per person
- Children 12-17: $140 per person
- Children 5-12: $99 per person
- Children 4 and under: free
Stay the night so nobody has to drive
If there’s going to be a few wines over lunch, the easiest finish to the day is not driving at all. Booking a room means you can enjoy Christmas properly and simply head upstairs afterwards, with no designated driver and no late trip home. It’s especially handy for interstate family who’ve flown in, who can turn Christmas lunch into an easy overnight stay and wake up refreshed for a short stroll to their flight home the next day. Have a look at the rooms and suites if that suits your group.
How to book
Boccata seats 100 for Christmas Day lunch, and those seats go. Bookings stay open right up until Christmas Day, but the closer it gets the fewer tables are left, so it pays to lock it in early, especially for a bigger family group. It’s a popular sitting with families and locals alike, so the middle of the day tends to fill first. You can check availability and book through the festive dining page.
Make Christmas the easy one
Leave the cooking (and the dishes) to someone else this year. Book your Christmas Day lunch at Boccata and spend the day with the people who matter.
Christmas Day lunch near the airport: quick answers
Is anywhere open for Christmas Day lunch near Melbourne Airport?
Yes. Boccata Restaurant at Novotel Melbourne Airport serves a festive lunch on Christmas Day, from 12pm to 3pm.
What’s on the menu?
Festive classic premium cuts, including a glazed Christmas ham and roasted turkey. Dietary needs are catered to on request.
Is it family-friendly?
Very. There’s Santa, kids’ entertainment, presents and festive music, plus children’s pricing across the age groups.
How much is it?
$299 for adults, $140 for ages 12-17, $99 for ages 5-12, and free for children 4 and under.
How many people can you seat?
Boccata seats up to 100 guests for Christmas Day lunch, so it works for everyone from a couple to a large family group.
When should I book?
Bookings stay open up until Christmas Day, but seats are limited to 100 and fill up, so the earlier you book the better your chance of the table you want.
Can we stay the night?
Yes. Book a room so no one has to drive home after lunch.
