It’s that time of the year when we like to get together with our workmates or family and friends. Have you locked in a date to celebrate, but don’t know where to go or what to do? Relax – In the Cove is here to help with our Lane Cove Christmas Party Season Guide.
- Dine Out
- Party at Home – Hiring Equipment
- Christmas At Home – Catering Options
- Party at Home – Self Catered
Dine Out
The Alcott
The Alcott’s famous Christmas Cheer package is back! Perfect for friends, family or work team Christmas lunch or dinner.
The Christmas Cheer package is an easy way to organise a festive get-together, with each package including a set menu, drink voucher and Christmas-themed table setting.
Click here for more details.
Minimum booking of 6 people.
Facebook: @thealcott
Instagram: @thealcott
Booking Link: Book here
Phone: 02 9428 5155
Website: thealcott.com.au
Address: 1 Birdwood Ave Lane Cove Lane Cove, New South Wales
Glasshouse Artarmon
The Glasshouse is part of the Norths Collective (which owns The Alcott). The Glasshouse is located at HQ Artarmon.
It’s the season to celebrate with your team!
Let The Glasshouse host your friends & family or corporate Christmas parties this year! Spaces for up to 800, with delicious and flexible menus; head to the EVENTS tab on their website.
Little Red Robin
Little Red Robin has extended their opening hours in December so you can catch up with family and friends on a Sunday before Christmas.
Little Red Robin is located near The Canopy on Birdwood Lane. They have an outdoor dining area to sit and sip.
In November, Little Red Robin launched a new snack menu consisting of 10 delicious snacks to enjoy with a cocktail or wine; think tapas-style Italian snacks.
Fron Wednesday to Saturday a new aperitivo hour $30 will get you a cocktail and a selection of snacks to kick off your evening.
A new late-night menu from 9 pm to 11.30 with all wines at cellar (retail) pricing.
It’s all happening at Little Red Robin Italian Lane Cove – winner of three glass rating @winelistoftheyear and finalist @starwinelist awards 22!
Facebook: Littleredrobinrestaurant
Instagram: littleredrobinrestaurant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0294189529
Website: littleredrobin.net.au
Address: 4/85 Longueville Road, Lane Cove New South Wales 2066 (via Birdwood Lane)
Del Piero’s Cafe and Restaurant
Del Piero’s Cafe and Restaurant is located in Lane Cove North and has a large range of Pizza, Pasta, Salads and more. They are now taking bookings now for Christmas Parties. Call them on 9420 1179 or email at [email protected]
Instagram: @delpieroscafepizza/
Website: www.delpieros.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9420 1179
Address: 703 Mowbray Road, Lane Cove North New South Wales 2066, Australia
Lillah
It’s been a tough year, eh? You deserve to treat yourself to a beautiful banquet of Middle Eastern food, a few rounds of cocktails, and a great bottle of wine! You bring the friends, and Lillah will bring the food, and we’ll all bring the fun.
A reminder to secure your festive feasting sooner rather than later. Bookings of up to 30 are available, they also have a great outdoor area, as well as their long window seat, if you’re keen for some fresh air and sunshine.
Facebook: @LillahKitchen
Instagram: @lillahkitchen
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0295881411
Website: lillahkitchen.com
Book here: https://lillahkitchen.com/
Address: 128 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
The Diddy
Book before it’s too late!
Make sure you secure your booking for your end of year Christmas party in 2022. Enjoy great food, drinks and atmosphere this Christmas. Plenty of outdoor space to have a party and now the outdoor Pizza Oven and Gelato Bar means more options.
Facebook: Longuevillesportingclub
Instagram: thediddy
Phone: 02 9427 2210
Email: [email protected]
Website: thediddy.com.au
Address: Cnr Kenneth St & River Rd, Longueville NSW 2066
Four Frogs Crêperie
It’s the end of a wild and long year, and with Christmas around the corner and end of year work parties taking place, Four Frogs have created the ultimate group menus for your next event, also catering to all dietary requirements.
Have Four Frogs Creperie curate something special for you or take your pick from their already put-together group menus.
Bring on Summer and party time at Four Frogs!
More info here
Function Pack: fourfrogs.com.au/functions
Facebook: @Fourfrogslanecove
Instagram: @fourfrogscreperie
Phone: 02 9420 3944
Website: fourfrogs.com.au
Address: 115-117 Longueville Road Lane Cove, New South Wales
Shorties Bar & Dining
Masala
Garçon
Sayulita Mexican
Sayulita Mexican has a Happy Hour from 3 – 5 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday – 2 for 1 Cocktails. So grab a friend who likes Margaritas (they also have many other cocktails) !!
Kasina Korean Eatery
Recently Kasina Korean Eatery closed for renovations and now they are back!! You’ve probably been craving their Korean Fried Chicken. Grab a group for a festive catch-up, enjoy a refreshing drink, and indulge yourself by ordering their succulent fried chicken!
Orion Premium Malt is now available! Happy Hour from Tuesday to Thursday between 5 pm-6 pm Cheers!
Contact Details
Address: Shop 5, 79-83 Longueville Road Lane Cove
Phone: (02) 8041 3307
Facebook: @KasinaKoreanEatery
Instagram: @KasinaKoreanEatery
Encasa
We recommend you make a reservation well in advance of your intended dining date to avoid disappointment.
Set menus are required for all groups of 10 or more people.
Party at Home – Hiring Equipment
Walkers Party Hire
Walkers Party Hire offer a huge variety of party hire equipment, including quality tables, beautiful chairs, indoor and outdoor dance floors, disco lighting, casual ottoman cubes & benches, market umbrellas, oven warmers, ice tubs, bbqs, crockery, cutlery and glass ware.
Events Pack: walkershire.com.au
Facebook: @walkerspartyhirenorthshore
Instagram: @walkers_party_hire
Phone: 02 9428 3922
Website: walkershire.com.au
Address: Unit 3, 12 Chaplin Drive, Lane Cove West NSW 2066
Christmas at Home – Drinks
Porters Liquor Northwood
Porters Liquor Northwood offer FREE glassware and tub hire and FREE drinks delivery for your parties and functions at home, the office, or in any community venue. They offer friendly advice and competitive prices for all quantities and budgets, so give them a call to find out what they offer.
Whether it’s a job well done for staff, a thanks for the teacher, a high five for the coach, or a present for someone special under the tree, Porter’s Northwood has a gift for everyone. Limited edition Christmas Gins, Cocktail gift packs, Champagne Bon Bons for the table, a craft beer discovery pack, and great prices on champagnes, wines and spirits from our December Catalogue. Porter’s Liquor gift cards are also available in case you can’t make up your mind. Stock up now for the Christmas and the New Year period – support your local independent businesses by shopping close to home this Christmas!
Facebook: @portersliquornorthwood
Instagram: @portersliquornorthwood
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 9427 1337
Website: Portersliquor.shopmylocal.com.au
Address: 1 Northwood Road, Northwood NSW 2066
Christmas At Home – Catering Options
Chargrill Charlie’s Lane Cove
Whether you’re getting festive with your mates or having Christmas Day with the family, your day could be all the merrier with Chargrill Charlie’s catering at the table.
Go all out with a whole smoked leg ham, carved turkey and hot smoked salmon, or just add some salads and sides to your already-prepared dishes. Chargrill Charlies also has cranberry sauce and their famous rice, prune & apricot stuffing.
You can pick up in-store anytime until 24 December 2022.
Give Justin a call on 8095 9761 or pop into the store and speak to him about it.
Catering Info: catering.chargrillcharlies.com
Facebook: @cclanecove
Instagram: @chargrillcharlies
Phone: 02 8095 9761
Website: chargrillcharlies.com
Address: 27 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Bern the Chef
Bern the Chef loves cooking, everything from roasting pork crackle, peeling potatoes and whipping meringues. We bring the experience, and you bring the guests, it’s a perfect match!
Bern the Chef works in a Council Approved Commercial Kitchen, right here in Lane Cove! Bern the Chef is booked out for onsite catering events, but you can contact her to discuss providing some goodies for you to have on your table at Christmas Day.
Facebook: @bernthechef
Instagram: @bernthechef
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0402 092 574
Website: www.grannycooks.com.au
Address: Lane Cove Community Hub Building. Lower Ground, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove, 2066
A Cut Above Catering
A Cut Above Christmas Catering makes your Christmas Catering easy with their Self Catering menu.
Click here to see their self-catering menu.
On the self-catering, you’ll find finger food, mains, salads and sweet treats on the menu. All are created, so it’s easy for you to serve, instructions included (no cooking required btw).
If you’re thinking about ordering, please don’t delay. A Cut Above Catering will likely close orders earlier than 14 December 2022, as A Cut Above Catering expects to reach capacity before then. They are very grateful for your orders and look forward to bringing Christmas cheer to your homes.
A Cut Above Catering will be delivered on 23rd and 24th December for your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day entertaining.
Contact Details
Wendy Middleton
Phone: 0403 861 117
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.acutabovecatering.com.au
Instagram: @a_cut_above_catering
Facebook: @acutabovecatering
Pinterest: @cutabovecater
Boujee Boards
Boujee Boards have Christmas-inspired boxes perfect for taking to a party or a park and Christmas Gifts.
You can pre-order now and you can pickup from their kitchen in Lane Cove from 24 November 2022 and Christmas Eve!
Their boxes include:
- Christmas Cheese Wreath
- Christmas Cheese
- Kids Christmas Craft Pack (with colour in your own edible cookies)
- Santa’s Strawberries
- Client/Teacher Thank Your Gift Packs with with @picnicandpillow Artisan Cookies
- Artisian cookies by by @picnicandpillow
Orders close December 17th, preorder your cookies by Dec 6! Limited numbers apply, first in best dressed. Head to their website or message them on Instagram.
I Love Pizza
You can order online here.
Gluten Free Pasta Di Casa
Need Gluten Free for Christmas?
Gluten Free Pasta Di Casa can help you cater for a gluten-free Christmas. Lane Cove local Anthony and Steph are the founders of Gluten Free Pasta Di Casa.
They have put together a curated menu made by chef Anthony, a coeliac. From their festive-inspired arancini flavour to their newly launched dessert lasagne, there’s something for everyone.
They have dessert lasagne !! Imagine the same layered craftiness of beef lasagne in a dessert form — a sweet sensory overload. This creation is made with layers of whipped cream, custard, strawberries, and biscuits. Perfect to take to your Christmas lunch for extra brownie points for any gluten free guests.
Pre-orders for their Christmas menu open. Simply email [email protected] to place your order.
They will be offering pre-order pick-up from their shop in Mosman on Thursday, 23 and Friday, 24 December 24 2022. Pick-up times are to be confirmed. You can also enquire about delivery options.
Celebrating Christmas early this year? No worries! Simply get in touch to arrange an earlier pickup time.
Website: gfpastadicasa.com.au
Instagram – @gf_pastadicasa
Facebook – @gfpastadicasa
Email: [email protected]
The Cake Man – Lane Cove
The Cake Man Lane Cove is busy baking, and this is their busiest time of the year. You can order Christmas cakes, Christmas pudding, Honey fruit minced tarts and Christmas fruit cakes.
Baker’s Delight
Baker’s Delight Lane Cove has some terrific Christmas Gift Packs which are ideal for teachers, hostess gifts, Secret Santa and much more. The cakes are beautifully presented in a Christmas tin you can use again and they have packages wrapped up ready for you to take home. They have Christmas Cakes in the shape of an actual Christmas Tree and they do not use peel or nuts in their Christmas Cakes. Bakers Delight is located in the Lane Cove Plaza (just near the Rotunda).
Gelatissimo
Did You Know that Gelatissimo has Gelato Cakes and also take-home packs that are nice to have in the fridge ready to go for Christmas Catering.
Party at Home – Self Catered
Riverview Butcher
Pop into Riverview Butcher and grab your Christmas Order Form. Riverview Butcher is taking orders up until 21 December 2021.
Address: 55 Tambourine Bay Rd, Riverview NSW 2066
Phone: 9427 2108 or 0400 815 880
Instagram: @riverview_butcher
Website: www.riverviewbutcher.com.au
Email: [email protected]
LV Meat Masters
Phone: 02 9420 2739
Address: Lane Cove Market Square, 24-28 Burns Bay Road Lane Cove
Facebook: LVMEATMASTERS
Hummerstons Gourmet Meat
This year Hummerstons has gone high tech – pop into their store and scan the QR Code, and you will have their Christmas order form online, or you can go old school and fill out their order form available at their store.
Don’t leave your Christmas feast to chance. For quality Hams, Turkeys and other meats, order now at Springbok Delights!
Facebook: @Springbokdelights
Instagram: @Springbokdelights
Website: www.springbokdelights.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (02) 9427 5168
Address: 656 Mowbray Road, Lane Cove North NSW 2066
Pureflowers Lane Cove
Decorate your house with beautiful fresh flowers! Or select a stunning wreath for your front door (see below). They are available in natural, dried and preserved flowers. Pure Flowers is located next to The Canopy, in the arcade between The Cake Man and Baker’s Delight.
The Spotted Orchid
From the traditional to funky and unusual blooms, anything goes for Festive Flowers! Incorporate your favourite flower with other beautiful blooms or leave the choice to The Spotted Orchid, either way, they are sure to be ‘wowed’! Check out their Succulent Wreath.
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