Christmas Lunch at Home on the Gold Coast: Hire a Private Chef in 2026

Christmas on the Gold Coast usually means heat, family and a very long day in the kitchen. A private chef takes the cooking off your plate, so the person hosting can finally sit at the table with everyone else.

Why book a private chef for Christmas

Christmas is the one meal of the year where everything has to land at the same time. Mains, sides, seafood, dessert, dietary needs and a house full of people. When a chef runs the kitchen, the timing is handled by someone who does this for a living, and you get to enjoy the day instead of managing it.

What a Christmas booking can look like

Chef Coast has chefs cooking Italian, Japanese fusion, Brazilian BBQ, vegan, seafood, modern Australian and international fine dining. You can pick a signature menu, which is a fixed multi-course menu priced by guest count, or ask for a custom menu built around your family, your budget and your traditions.

Warm Queensland weather suits lighter, fresher food. Seafood platters, grilled meats and bright salads are popular for Christmas lunch outside, while a plated multi-course dinner works well for a smaller, more formal evening. Tell your chef what your family usually serves and they can build around it.

What is included

Every Chef Coast booking includes the chef's grocery shopping, all the cooking in your kitchen, plating and serving, and the clean up afterwards. A flat $150 deposit secures your date, with the balance due for the full experience.

How many guests can you book for

It depends on the menu. Intimate tasting menus can start from 2 to 4 guests, while larger signature menus and custom events can scale up to 30 to 40 guests. If your Christmas table is bigger than usual, a custom menu is the easiest place to start.

Book early

Chefs shop fresh for every booking and availability varies by chef, so December weekends and the days around Christmas are best locked in early. Choose your chef, pick your date and send your dietary notes at checkout.

Ready to plan it? See our chefs and menus or give the gift of a chef with a Chef Coast gift card.