4 Unique Ideas for a Stress-free Christmas Lunch in Brisbane

4 Unique Ideas for a Stress-free Christmas Lunch in Brisbane


By Annie Symmonds

Create joyful moments in 2025 with these Christmas party ideas in Brisbane! Say no to stress and connect with your friends, family and colleagues over a relaxed Christmas lunch – with a twist. Rather than planning the typical Xmas lunch at a restaurant, book into one of our fun cooking classes and soak up some quality time together. You'll not only pick up new skills and recipes, but have a blast as you learn from Brisbane's best chefs and foodies.  

When you swap your typical Christmas lunch or Xmas party for a cooking class, you'll pick up new skills you can continue to practice after the class has finished. Bring friends, family or co-workers along for a sensory experience, be fully present in the moment and make special memories this Christmas.

Whether you're looking for Christmas party ideas in Brisbane or you need to find some incredible recipes, it helps to gain more confidence in the kitchen by expanding your cooking skills. With thousands of cooking classes to discover, you could explore more cuisines from around the world for Christmas lunch this year. Explore new Christmas cake recipes, healthy Christmas lunch recipes, and so much more.

If you'd prefer not to cook at all this Christmas, why not get the whole family together with a fun cooking class instead of going to a restaurant? You'll learn how to make restaurant-worthy dishes and sit down together to eat your meal at the end of the course. It sure makes it much more fun than going to a restaurant!

Let's dive in and inspire you with some fabulous ideas for your upcoming Christmas lunch in Brisbane –  there’s no better way to create new Christmas traditions this year!

Celebrate with a vegan Christmas spread

Are you looking to add more healthy dishes to this year's Christmas team lunch? If you're catering to vegans and you have no idea where to start, why not try some of our vegan cooking classes in Brisbane and explore some new plant-based recipes your family will love. Discover a vibrant world of delicious dishes full of colour this Christmas and you might even kickstart your New Year's resolutions a little earlier.

This beginners vegan cooking class is perfect for whether you’re a vegan looking for easy dinner recipes or want to add unique and delicious meals to your repertoire. No more stress about what to cook for your family, as it’s already done for you! 

Taught by a local vegan chef, this fascinating cooking class will help you on the path of health and wellness as you learn how to cook more vibrant, plant-based meals at home. Learn tips and tricks for creating drool-worthy meals and feel empowered and confident as you tackle new recipes in the kitchen. Be sure to bring your friends and family along and have fun making heartwarming memories at this unique Christmas activity in Brisbane together.

Vegan cooking

Prepare a gourmet BBQ feast

Go above and beyond at this year's Aussie Christmas BBQ by brushing up on your cooking skills at a local BBQ cooking class in Brisbane. If you're looking after the BBQ this year, your friends and family will no doubt congratulate you on your fantastic cooking skills (rather than stepping in to show you how it should be done).

As you’re taught by a local BBQ chef , you'll learn simple tricks to help you marinate different types of meat and smoke them perfectly on the barbeque. If you feel pretty confident with your cooking methods, bring a friend along and hang out with a local chef who will be able to teach you genius tips for bringing out the flavours of the meat. Sip on a beer during the class and take time out from the Christmas rush by being present and enjoy a moment with your BBQ-loving buddies. 

Learn where to buy the best cuts of meat in the city and discover how to make the most of the tools you have at home so that you can make Christmas Day lunch in Brisbane a complete breeze. After the class, you'll feel totally relaxed and confident behind the BBQ, which means more quality time with your colleagues or loved ones, rather than more stress about your festive feast.

BBQ cooking

Travel the world and cook Asian street food

Bring a taste of the world into your own home this Christmas! Treat your loved ones to a delightful feast bursting with vibrant colours and flavours from different corners of the globe. Mix up your traditional Christmas lunch by incorporating some mouthwatering Asian dishes and take your guests on an unforgettable culinary experience! Even better, bring your guests into the kitchen and try making a new tradition with a hands-on cooking class. Our Asian street food cooking classes offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade from talented local chefs. With their expertise, you can master the art of Asian cuisine and elevate your Christmas feast to a whole new level.

In a three hour class run by Vanilla Zulu, you’ll learn how to make everything from curry pastes to Asian-inspired sauces and classic Asian meals, free from gluten and dairy with vegan and vegetarian options. The menu is seasonal and there’s plenty of variety to enjoy – you could learn to make chicken karaage, Chiang Mai curry and a delicious grilled banana with mouth-watering salted caramel sauce and ice cream. With food this good, it'll be a Christmas team lunch to remember.

Try pizza-making with your guests

Who says you can't try a pizza making class at Salt Meats Cheese at Gasworks for Christmas lunch? A popular idea for a Christmas team lunch, it's a great way to cater to different dietary preferences and restrictions, ensuring that everyone will find something they love. Plus, it's a fun activity that takes the stress off the host and will get everyone involved. Not only will you learn the art of making the perfect pizza dough and sauce, but you'll also get to experiment with different toppings and flavours. Imagine the joy and laughter as you all gather around the table, creating your own personalised pizzas and sharing stories while they bake in the oven. It's a unique and memorable experience that will surely become a cherished Christmas tradition for years to come.

Asian street food

So round up your friends and family for a fun-filled Christmas cooking class and enjoy making memories together. After all, spending quality time together is what it’s all about. If you’re keen to make new Christmas traditions, you could even head along to a Christmas cooking class each year! After a few classes, you’ll have added plenty of new dishes to your Christmas lunch in Brisbane. You won't only learn to make new recipes, you could kick start a newfound love for getting creative in the kitchen and learn to create new and exciting dishes into the New Year.

Whatever you're cooking this Christmas, make it a special day and surprise friends and family with your newfound cooking confidence. Take time out to enjoy yourself and learn new dishes everyone will love!

Planning a Christmas do for your colleagues? Check out these work Christmas party ideas for inspiration. 

 





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