Truly, the greatest gift we can give anyone at Christmas is the gift of not having to cook. Over at Albert Park the Vincent is hosting a classic three course meal so that no one in your family has to go through the brandy-soaked, tinsel-encrusted chore that is preparing Christmas lunch. For $95 per person you get three courses of Christmas favourites like prawns, glazed ham, roast potatoes and Christmas pudding. Or try the modern Australian takes like ceviche with avocado, chilled gazpacho and mango mousse with gingerbread biscotti. Seatings are available at 11am and 1.30pm plus kids under 12 get two courses for $20.
Do you hear that faint jingling in the distance? It's the sound of Christmas Day quickly approaching. If you haven't made plans for holiday yet now is the time. Instead of breaking a sweat in the kitchen leave the cooking to someone else and book in to one of Melbourne's finest pubs south of the Yarra. There's something for all appetites and budgets, and all will make sure you get a hearty slab of Christmas pud.