Christmas Catering Canberra

    Skip the Christmas BBQ this year — authentic Brazilian festive food for your end-of-year function, office party, or family Christmas gathering

    Christmas catering in Canberra can feel repetitive year after year. The same venue, the same three-meat BBQ, the same warm beer in the afternoon sun. Mr. B Pastel gives your end-of-year function a completely different flavour — authentic Brazilian festive food that makes a Christmas party feel like an event worth remembering.

    Our Christmas catering menu is anchored by slow-braised pork leg with orange honey glaze — a dish that takes 10 hours of low-and-slow cooking to get right, and arrives at your venue carved and ready to serve. It sits alongside crispy pastel platters, warm Pão de Queijo, and a Brazilian dessert spread featuring Brigadeiro chocolate truffles, Beijinho coconut truffles, and Coconut Cake. It's festive, it's generous, and it's nothing like what everyone else is serving.

    We cater end-of-year office parties, departmental Christmas functions, team celebrations, private family Christmas gatherings, and festive community events across Canberra. From a 20-person office team at a CBD agency to a 250-guest public service year-end event, our Christmas packages are sized and priced to fit. Delivery and setup across the entire ACT.

    Christmas slots book out quickly — November and December are our busiest catering months. We recommend enquiring at least 3–4 weeks before your preferred date to secure it. For large events (100+ guests) or anything over the Christmas period, earlier is always better.

    Why Choose Mr. B Pastel?

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    100% Authentic

    Genuine Brazilian street food recipes — not a fusion imitation. The real thing, made fresh for your event.

    Effortless Service

    Platters arrive ready to serve. No plates, no forks, no fuss — Brazilian street food is built for crowds.

    4.8 Stars on Google

    Over 55 five-star reviews from Canberra locals, corporate clients, and event organisers.

    How It Works

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    Secure your Christmas date early

    November and December fill fast. Submit your enquiry as soon as you have a date in mind — we'll hold your slot while we put together the package details.

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    Choose your festive menu

    We'll recommend a Christmas package based on your headcount and style — typically centred on the slow-braised pork leg, pastél platters, Pão de Queijo, and a Brazilian dessert selection including Brigadeiro bundles.

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    We deliver & set up on the day

    Everything arrives fresh and hot at your venue. The pork is carved and ready to serve; the pastél platters are warm; the Brigadeiros are waiting on the dessert table. Your guests walk in to a proper Christmas spread.

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    A Christmas function they'll actually remember

    Brazilian festive food breaks the year-end function mould. Your team has tried the Christmas BBQ. They haven't tried slow-braised Costela and Brigadeiro truffles. This year, they will.

    What's on the Menu

    Pastéis Platters

    Our signature crispy Brazilian pastéis in beef, chicken, cheese, heart of palm, and combo varieties. Bite-sized or full-size. Made fresh on the day.

    From $5 per person

    Pão de Queijo

    Traditional Brazilian cheese bread — naturally gluten-free, warm and pillowy. A crowd favourite that disappears fast.

    Included in packages

    Slow-Cooked Meats

    12-hour slow-cooked Costela (beef ribs) and slow-braised pork leg for full-service catering packages. Fall-off-the-bone tender, carved at your event.

    Available in full packages

    Brazilian Desserts

    Brigadeiro (chocolate truffles), Beijinho (coconut truffles), and Brazilian Carrot Cake with chocolate ganache — the perfect sweet finish.

    Add-on to any package

    Ready to Book?

    View our full catering menu with all packages, platters, and per-person pricing — then use the quote form below to lock in your date.

    Get a Catering Quote

    Tell us about your event and we'll get back to you within one business day.

    Pricing

    Minimum 10 guests. Prices are per person.

    Pastel platters

    From $5 pp

    Lunch packages

    From $18 pp

    Full catering packages

    From $25 pp

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is included in a Brazilian Christmas catering package?
    Our Christmas packages are typically anchored by slow-braised pork leg with orange honey glaze (carved at your venue), alongside pastel platters in festive and classic fillings, warm Pão de Queijo, and a Brazilian dessert spread — Brigadeiro chocolate truffles, Beijinho coconut truffles, and Coconut Cake. Custom additions including slow-cooked Costela (beef ribs) and extra Brigadeiro Bundles are available.
    How far in advance do I need to book Christmas catering?
    We recommend booking at least 3–4 weeks in advance for Christmas catering. November and December are our busiest months and popular dates — particularly the first three weeks of December and the week before Christmas — fill quickly. For large events (100+ guests), 4–6 weeks notice is preferred.
    Do you cater end-of-year office parties for corporate teams?
    Yes — end-of-year office parties are one of our core Christmas catering formats. We regularly cater year-end functions for ACT Government departments, technology companies, professional services firms, and NGOs. We can issue tax invoices and provide dietary labelling for large staff groups.
    Can you cater a family Christmas gathering at a private home?
    Absolutely. We cater private family Christmas lunches and gatherings as well as corporate functions. For home deliveries, just provide your address and any access details. Our platters are designed for home entertaining — no hired equipment needed.
    Is the slow-braised pork leg suitable for a Christmas function?
    It's one of the most popular items we serve at festive events. The pork leg is braised for 10 hours with orange honey glaze, then carved fresh at your venue. It's festive, impressive to look at, and works well both as a centrepiece and as part of a larger platter spread.
    Do you deliver to Christmas parties across the ACT outside Belconnen?
    Yes — we deliver Christmas catering across the entire ACT, including the CBD, Barton, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, and Queanbeyan. Delivery fees apply for locations outside the Belconnen/CBD zone. Contact us to confirm your suburb and any applicable delivery fee when you enquire.