Celebrate Christmas and year-end in style! Enjoy festive moments and delicious menus with lake, geothermal, and native bush views.

Book now to ensure your preferred date and create lasting memories with colleagues, friends, and family. We’ve created a casual lunch and a classic Christmas dinner for ease of booking and it wouldn’t be Ohakuri Rise without a completely bespoke option to build your own event.

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Christmas Options

  • Social Lunch

    For those seeking a delightful and communal dining experience, our tapas lunch option offers an exquisite selection of platters served to share, designed for groups of eight.

    Price: $69 per person (minimum 24pax)

    Venue hire: $1500 (11.30am-3pm)

    Menu features:

    Freshly baked breads with flavored butter

    Pumpkin and mozzarella arancini with pancetta crumb and black garlic aioli

    Beetroot and gin salmon gravlax with citrus and kawa kawa emulsion

    Free-range pork belly with parsnip remoulade and apple

    Karaage chicken accompanied by slaw, chipotle mayo, crispy onions, and coriander

    Dessert: A carefully curated selection of sweet treats

    All prices include GST, ensuring a seamless and sophisticated dining experience at Ohakuri Rise Events.

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  • Classic Christmas Dinner

    Enjoy a formal and traditional Christmas dinner experience at Ohakuri Rise Events, where elegant dining meets festive ambiance. Surrounded by breathtaking views of Lake Ohakuri, native bush, and geothermal wonders, celebrate the holiday season with timeless dishes crafted to perfection in a sophisticated setting.

    Price: $74 per person (minimum 40pax)

    Venue hire: $2000 (5pm - 11.30pm)

    Menu:

    Glazed Champagne Ham

    Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

    Roasted Chicken Breast with cranberry, orange, and thyme stuffing

    Accompaniments

    Crispy Agrias served with tomato chilli jam and aioli

    Roasted Root Vegetables

    Dukkah Maple Roasted Carrots

    Chargrilled Seasonal Greens

    Leek and Cauliflower Gratin

    Selection of Breads with Flavoured Butter

    Dessert

    Christmas Bomb Alaska – Individually Plated
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  • Bespoke Festive Celebration

    Custom festive events offer a unique opportunity to celebrate in style amidst the stunning backdrop of Lake Ohakuri while our professional team collaborates closely with you to design a tailored celebration that reflect your individual vision and cultural traditions. We provide exceptional service, bespoke catering from Yum Food and flexible venue arrangements to ensure a memorable and seamless event experience.

    Venue Hire from $1,500

    Menu options from $45pp

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