Wellington CBD · 1 Grey Street

Christmas at Ernesto’s

Pacific flavours. Island Soul. Your kind of celebration.

Christmas lunches, memorable dinners and afternoons of cocktails and shared bites. Bring your people together and we’ll help make it your own.

PLAN YOUR CHRISTMAS WITH JACKSON
Gather. Share. Celebrate.

A Christmas celebration
with a little Island Soul

From a table of friends to your whole team, join us for Pacific-inspired food, warm hospitality and a celebration that suits your group.

A guest enjoying dinner and a celebration at Ernesto’s
Lunch & dinner

Celebrate around
the table

Start with our Pasifika Shared Platter, followed by your choice of main, selected individually or shared family-style. Choose from Market Fish, Lamb Chop Suey, Fijian Chicken Curry, Fire Seared Sirloin, Crispy Eggplant & Pawpaw Salad or Niu Cauliflower. Tell us your preferred date, time and guest numbers, and we’ll help with the arrangements.

Two courses $65pp
Shared entrée and main. Desserts, sides, oysters and wine matches are additional.

VIEW CHRISTMAS DINING MENU
The afternoon get-together

Christmas Island Bites

$25PER PERSON · INCLUDING GST

Afternoon celebrations, sorted. 2:30–5 pm.

Get your team together for a relaxed afternoon of island-inspired bites and drinks. Enjoy a selection of canapés from our platters, featuring favourites such as:

Hot platter favourites

  • Fish lettuce tacos
  • Polynesian fried chicken
  • Horopito calamari
  • Hāngī arancini
  • Pork belly bao

Vegetarian platter favourites

  • Niu cauliflower
  • Hāngī arancini
  • Tempura vegetables
  • Tofu lettuce tacos
  • Avocado crostini
Minimum eight guests
Pre-booking and advance payment required
High tables, with stools and standing space
Drinks and additional food charged separately

Available 2:30–5 pm on trading days in the lead-up to Christmas, subject to availability. Please discuss dietary requirements with Jackson when enquiring.

ENQUIRE ABOUT CHRISTMAS ISLAND BITES
Your time. Your celebration.

Canapés & cocktails,
at a time that suits

Planning a lunchtime gathering, an after-work celebration or an evening party? Our full Christmas canapé packages offer a more substantial selection for cocktail-style entertaining.

Tell Jackson your preferred time, group size and budget. We’ll help you choose a package and drinks arrangement to suit your occasion, subject to availability.

EXPLORE THE FULL CANAPÉ MENU
A cocktail being poured at Ernesto’s bar
Groups up to 180 · Subject to format & layout

Make Christmas your own

From themed dinners to roaming canapés and cocktails, we can create a bespoke Christmas celebration for your group. We’ll work with you on the food, drinks and atmosphere.

Talk to Jackson about adding live music or entertainers to bring your celebration to life.

Entertainment can be arranged subject to availability, with costs confirmed in your proposal.

LET’S PLAN YOUR CELEBRATION
We’d love to host you

Talk to Jackson

Jackson Drummond

Functions Manager

027 488 1997fun@ernesto.co.nz

Send Jackson your preferred date, time, guest numbers and a little about your plans. He’ll check availability and help put the right options together.

SEND A CHRISTMAS ENQUIRY

All enquiries are subject to availability. Menus, dietary arrangements, pricing and booking terms will be confirmed before you book.

Enquire now

Choose your package and preferred dates. Jackson will be in touch to help plan your celebration.

This is an enquiry, not a confirmed booking. We’ll use your contact details to reply.