Every December, the spirit of Christmas arrives with its own unmistakable glow — a soft warmth that settles over families, kitchens, and communities. But this year, Boardwalk invites South Africans to set aside the pots, the pans, the endless prep work, and step into a Christmas Day experience crafted with intention, flavour, and joy.
On Thursday, 25 December 2025, from 12pm to 3pm, the Boardwalk International Convention Centre (ICC) and The Pantry will transform into culinary havens where festive magic is not only celebrated — it is served.
For R600 per person — or even with Leisure Points for MVGs — Chef Willie Mcotoyi and his masterful team will prepare a Christmas lunch that is not simply a meal, but an event worthy of memory. For families with little ones, Boardwalk carries the spirit of giving even further: children under four eat for free, while those aged 5–12 dine for only R300.
Bookings are essential, and the festive welcome begins the moment you reach out to Sindi Reed at boardwalk.bookings@suninternational.com or 041 507 7825.
A Feast Designed to Bring Families Together
This year’s Christmas buffet is a heartfelt invitation to gather, reconnect and savour the flavours of tradition blended with the creativity of a world-class culinary team.
Guests will begin with welcome drinks before exploring a thoughtfully curated lineup that spans the comfort of home and the excitement of international flair.
The Menu: A Christmas Masterpiece
Baker’s Basket
Fresh breads and rolls — warm, fragrant, and comforting — the true beginning to any memorable feast.
Soups
A dual offering:
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Chilled gazpacho with cucumber, tomato and yoghurt
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Hearty minestrone enriched with bacon, snow peas, beans, tomatoes and parmesan
Sushi Selection
A vibrant sushi station featuring:
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Maki and California rolls
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Salmon nigiri, prawn and egg
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Served with soya sauce, ginger, wasabi and Japanese mayo
Starters
An array of textures and flavours:
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Tuna with olives, capers and roast tomato
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Salami with pickles
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Hickory ham and pastrami
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Mussels marinated in lime and herbs
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Vegetable and salmon terrines
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Roast vegetables in balsamic and olive marinade
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Beef carpaccio with cream cheese and walnuts
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Marinated prawn tower
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Pickled fish
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Dressings: French, 1000 Island, Roquefort, olive oil, balsamic
Carvery
Christmas classics elevated:
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Herb-and-mustard crusted roast sirloin
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Whole baked fish
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Herb roasted turkey
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Slow-baked gammon adorned with pineapple and maraschino cherries
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Sauces: mushroom, lemon butter, pesto jus, apple & berry coulis
Hot Buffet
A celebration of warming, soulful dishes:
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Mild creamy lamb curry with apricots
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Chicken and prawn curry in coconut cream
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Slow-braised oxtail with vegetables and cannellini beans
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Seafood paella
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Oven-roasted potatoes & roasted vegetables
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Cauliflower au gratin
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Spinach & butternut lasagna with sundried tomato
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Savoury rice
Dessert Wonderland
A sweet conclusion to Christmas joy:
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Traditional steamed Christmas pudding with vanilla custard
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Seasonal fruit salad with Chantilly cream
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Mocha and chocolate éclairs
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Festive trifle
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Christmas mince pies
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Lemon meringue
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Apple orchid
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Pear tart
A Christmas Day Not Cooked — but Crafted
In a world where most families spend Christmas morning juggling pots, timing roasts and managing oven schedules, Boardwalk offers something rarer: time. Time to laugh. Time to sit. Time to truly enjoy one another.
Chef Mcotoyi and his team bring not only flavour to the table, but freedom — the freedom to be fully present in a moment that only comes once a year.
Whether guests choose the lively atmosphere of the Boardwalk ICC or the intimate charm of The Pantry, one thing is certain: the warmth of Christmas will be served, piping hot.
Bookings
Essential Booking Contact:
📧 boardwalk.bookings@suninternational.com
📞 041 507 7825
