Platinum Christmas - DRAFT 2026
Whether you're planning a corporate Christmas party or celebrating with family and friends, the Platinum Christmas Evening Event delivers the perfect combination of delicious banquet dining, entertainment, and festive cheer—creating an experience your guests will be talking about long after Christmas.
The Details That Matter:
Celebrate the festive season in style with Orlando Country's premium Christmas evening experience. Combining great food, friendly competition, and a vibrant atmosphere, this is the perfect way to reward your team, entertain clients, or gather friends for an unforgettable Christmas celebration.
$166.50 + gst per person
Finish your year in style with an amazing Orlando Christmas event
Arrive to unlimited golf balls and a range competition hosted by the Orlando team especially designed for all guests to participate with instant prizes and leaderboard.
Head inside to a next level Christmas banquet dinner menu, designed by Head Chef Kieran Gleeson and his team, featuring the very best of New Zealand produce sourced locally.
After dinner there is tea and coffee or gather back out on the veranda to continue hitting driving range balls.
All business/ groups who participate in the hosted driving range competition will go onto the Orlando Country Christmas Leaderboard, and also be eligible for instant prizes. Sweepstake tickets will be available to purchase on the night. Refreshments are not included but can be tabbed to your account on consumption, or cash bar is available.
Your platinum evening includes:
Unlimited driving range balls and complimentary club hire
Reserved driving range bays for your group
Allocated tables for a relaxed and social dining experience
A spectacular four-course Christmas menu, featuring:
Canapés
Entrée
Banquet-style main course
Dessert
Tea and coffee served with a Christmas treat to finish the evening
A hosted driving range competition packed with fun and friendly rivalry
Automatic entry into the Orlando Christmas Leaderboard
Optional Christmas sweepstake tickets available for even more festive excitement
Unlimited Driving Range
Something the whole team can be a part of! The Orlando Country driving range offers a unique golf and social experience designed for players of all skill levels, ensuring everyone can give it a go and be part of the ‘Orlando Christmas Driving Range Competition’ - because everyone loves a challenge!
Four Course Dinner
Canapés, entree, banquet main, dessert & tea / coffee will all be served on the evening. Your guests will be fully hosted and looked after with Orlando chefs creating a dream Christmas dinner for every guest. This Christmas banquet styled menu is served to each table where guests can help themselves to the different options presented. Please contact us with any dietary requirements
How The Evening Works
How The Evening Works. 5:30pm arrival Welcome to your Orlando Country Christmas Event! On arrival guests are welcome to order a drink from the bar then head out onto the veranda to mingle and hit some golf balls! You have unlimited balls to hit off - so your entire group can have a turn on the range and all have a chance to enter the Orlando Christmas Driving range competition and your business/group will go onto the Christmas Leaderboard. First course canapés are served soon after arrival and we will also run the Christmas driving range competition for all guests with instant prizes up for grabs. 7.00pm All guests will be invited inside for the remaining three dinner courses themed with a hint of Christmas, beginning with an Orlando entrée followed by a banquet main, dessert and tea & coffee and Christmas treat to finish. 9.00pm Guests are welcome to head back out onto the veranda and range with a tea/coffee or drink. 10.15pm conclusion Your Christmas event comes to an end and all guests depart Orlando Country by 10.30pm. (please have transport arranged for your guests departure no later than 10.30pm).
The Menu:
Canapés
Our staff will serve a selection of the following canapés to your guests during activities and drinks on the veranda.
Crispy Sushi Rice | Hot-Smoked Salmon | Avocado | Wasabi Mayo | Pickled Cucumber
Mini Yorkshire Pudding | Red Wine-Braised Brisket | Horseradish Cream. | Pickled Shallot
Mini Corn Fritter | Whipped Feta | Capsicum Relish | Coriander
Orlando Fried Popcorn Chicken | Sriracha Mayo
Entrée
Served individually plated to each guest.
Twice-Cooked Pork Belly Roulade GF DF
Coconut Cauliflower Purée | Charred Pineapple & Chilli Relish | Pineapple Gel | Ginger-Lime Jus | Crackling
Main
All of the following will be served to your tables banquet-style, so guests can enjoy the meal without needing to leave their seats.
Premium Beef Scotch Fillet GF DF
Whole Roasted | Vibrant Chimichurri | Red Wine & Rosemary Jus
Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder
Pomegranate, Rosemary & Garlic Glaze | Honey-Roasted Baby Carrots | Whipped Feta | Puffed Buckwheat & Quinoa Dukkah
Baked South Island Salmon GF
Whipped Lemon & Dill Crème Fraîche | Cranberries | Almonds | Pomegranate
Rosemary Duck-Fat Potatoes GF DF VG
Crisp Golden Potatoes Roasted in Duck Fat with Rosemary Salt
Green Beans GF VG
Mustard & Roasted Garlic Dressing | Crispy Bacon | Parmesan
Broccoli & Cranberry Salad GF DF VG
Raw Broccoli | Toasted Almonds | Dried Cranberries | Apple | Red Onion | Sunflower Seeds | Lemon Dressing
Dessert
Guests can choose from the following on the day.
Lemon Tart VG
Toasted Meringue | Shortbread Crumb | Raspberry Sorbet
Sticky Date Pudding VG
Brandy Snap Wafer | Butterscotch Sauce | Toasted Gingerbread Crumb | Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Torte GF VG
Sour Cherry Gel | Pistachio Praline | Vanilla Chantilly | Cocoa Nib
Tea and Coffee
Tea and filter coffee served with something sweet