New Year and Christmas Catering in Melbourne
A Season for Sharing. A Table for Everyone.
Christmas catering Melbourne belongs around a full table. New Year deserves the same.
At SHOP225, we believe the best celebrations begin with good food and the people who matter most. From family gatherings to office Christmas parties, we bring authentic Italian food to your occasion, with wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta and something for everyone.
Choose from at-home catering, drop-off catering or a private function at our Pascoe Vale South restaurant on available dates. Tell us what you're planning, and we'll help you find the right option for your celebration.
Three Ways to Celebrate Christmas and New Year With SHOP225
Every celebration is different. Some call for freshly cooked Italian food at home, others need a convenient delivery, and sometimes the best place to gather is around our table.
1. At-Home Italian Catering
Your Place. Our Italian Food.
Bring the warmth of Italian hospitality to your home or chosen venue. Our at-home Christmas catering Melbourne is ideal for Christmas parties, family celebrations and end-of-year gatherings where great food is part of the occasion.
Our Italian catering in Melbourne includes options featuring wood-fired pizzas, homemade gnocchi, pasta, and antipasti. We can discuss menu choices, guest numbers and staffing arrangements to help you plan your event.
Enjoy the celebration with your guests while our team handles the catering.
2. Drop-Off Catering for Christmas and New Year
Good Food, Delivered for Your Celebration.
Hosting a Christmas lunch at the office or gathering everyone at home? Our drop-off catering gives you a convenient way to organise Italian food for your guests without arranging a fully staffed event.
We'll discuss the dishes and quantities that suit your celebration, along with delivery arrangements and any dietary requirements.
It's a practical option for workplace lunches, relaxed family gatherings, and New Year celebrations when you prefer to serve yourself.
3. Christmas and End-of-Year Functions at SHOP225
Celebrate Together at Our Italian Osteria.
Bring your group together at SHOP225 in Pascoe Vale South. Our private dining space, The Secret Garden, accommodates up to 26 guests for an intimate Italian celebration.
Enjoy wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta, gnocchi and antipasti, with set menu and à la carte options available for functions.
Our private Italian functions in Melbourne are suitable for staff Christmas dinners, family celebrations and end-of-year gatherings.
Please note: Our restaurant is closed on Christmas Day, 25 December, and New Year's Eve, 31 December 2026. Restaurant functions can be enquired about on other operating dates, subject to availability.
New Year and Christmas Catering Menus for Your Festive Celebration
Good Italian food is made for sharing, especially at Christmas. Our catering range offers three menu styles for your event.
Option 1: Wood-Fired Pizza Catering
Enjoy unlimited pizzas for two hours, with a selection of five toppings. A relaxed choice for gatherings where everyone can share their favourites.
Recommended
Option 2: Pizza, Homemade Gnocchi and Pasta
Add fresh homemade gnocchi or short pasta with your choice of Napoli, bolognese, or pesto sauce, plus two hours of unlimited pizzas.
Option 3: Italian Antipasto and Pizza
Begin with Italian antipasto, including salami, focaccia, olives and arancini, followed by unlimited pizzas for two hours.
We can modify our existing catering options to suit your preferences and dietary requirements when discussed in advance. Our team will confirm menu selections and availability for your chosen catering format and festive date. For more details, explore our current catering packages or browse the SHOP225 menu.
Christmas Parties, Family Gatherings and New Year Celebrations
Good Italian food is made for sharing, especially at Christmas. Our catering range offers three menu styles for your event.
Corporate Christmas Parties
End the working year with Italian food and your colleagues. Consider at-home or drop-off catering for your workplace, or enquire about a private restaurant function for a smaller team.
Family Christmas Gatherings
Bring the family together around pizza, pasta and antipasti. From a casual backyard party to a family dinner before Christmas, our catering team can discuss an option that suits your plans.
New Year Celebrations
Starting the new year with friends or family? Share an Italian feast at home, at your chosen venue or at SHOP225 on an available restaurant date.
Food for Everyone, Including During the Festive Season
Christmas meals often bring together guests with different tastes and dietary needs. We believe everyone deserves to enjoy the same celebration.
SHOP225 is accredited by Coeliac Australia and is proud to be Australia's first vegan-accredited pizzeria. Our restaurant menu includes gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and halal-friendly options.
Tell us about your guests' dietary requirements when enquiring, so our team can confirm suitable choices and preparation arrangements for your catering service.
It's the same philosophy behind everything we do: Food for Everyone.
And it's one of the reasons SHOP225 has been recognised as Best Pizza in Australia in 2025 and the 42nd Best Pizza in the World in 2026 by 50 Top Pizza.
Vegan
11 of 13 pizzas available vegan
House-made vegan cheese
Gluten Free
Coeliac Australia Accredited
First pizza restaurant in Australia
Halal
Halal-friendly ingredients
Welcoming all communities
Dairy Free
Dairy-free options across the menu
Made with plant-based alternatives
Slow Food
Certified Slow Food
Proudly made with real, quality ingredients
Parliament House
First Pizzeria Ever to Cook at Parliament House
Associazione Pizza Romana
Australia's first Associazione Pizza Romana accredited restaurant.
Authentic Roman-style pizza
SHOP225 Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 2026–2027
Planning a Christmas dinner or a New Year gathering at our restaurant? Please check our festive opening hours before booking.
We can modify our existing catering options to suit your preferences and dietary requirements when discussed in advance. Our team will confirm menu selections and availability for your chosen catering format and festive date. For more details, explore our current catering packages or browse the SHOP225 menu.