Tudors on Papanui – Christmas 2025 Lunch Menus

Celebrate Christmas Tudor Style!

See our 2025 festive offering below and check back later in the year for details on our 2026 celebrations:

Take the stress out of Christmas and let Tudors on Papanui take care of the menu. Our fantastic Christmas Day Lunch Buffet is the perfect option

11am – 2:30pm (1.5 hours seating time)
Includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival
Adults – $185 | Children (under 12 years) – $75

A delicious all you can eat buffet with a number of favourites including, seafood, duck, salads, dessert, and a carvery with roast leg of lamb, turkey and honey-glazed ham. View the full buffet menu below.

Seating is limited and reservations are essential. Minimum of 2 people per booking, pre-payment is required.

Make a reservation on 03 355 3535 or email [email protected]

Tudors on Papanui (part of Scenic Hotel Cotswold)
88 Papanui Road
Merivale
Christchurch

Off street parking is available

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Christmas Day Lunch Buffet

Adults – $185.00 | Children – $75.00

Receive a sparkling wine or mocktail on arrival

Starters & Salads

Selection of breads
Seafood platter with king prawns, mussels, smoked salmon
Antipasto platter with cold meats, picklets, artisan dips
Greek salad V, GF
Roasted beetroot, feta, and candied walnut salad V, GF
Potato, bacon, and roasted red pepper salad GF

Carvery Station

Honey-glazed champagne ham GF
Roasted leg of Canterbury lamb with rosemary jus GF
Roast turkey with apple stuffing and cranberry glaze

Hot Selection

Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin with apple cider reduction GF
Jerk spiced roast duck GF, DF
Baked salmon darnes with herb crust and lemon beurre blanc GF
Roast vegetable lasagne V
Crispy smashed potatoes with white truffle and Parmesan V, GF
Almond butter greens V, GF
Roasted asparagus with Hollandaise V, GF
Orange glazed carrots V, GF, DF

Dessert

Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy custard
Tiramisu topped with whipped cream and chocolate
Black Forest gateau
Mini pavlovas topped with kiwifruit and passionfruit
Warm chocolate fondant
Brandy snaps with fresh cream
Hazelnut praline bites
Fresh fruit platter VG, GF

To Finish

Freshly brewed tea and coffee
Christmas cake
Traditional mince pies

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Tudor’s Restaurant & Bar is located within Scenic Hotel Cotswold – find us on the left hand side of the main property entrance off Papanui Road. Limited parking is available within the property or park on the nearby side streets of Holly Road or Webb Street. Locals and visitors to Christchurch are welcome to dine at the restaurant – avoid disappointment by making a booking in advance.