Events Guide · The Grand Palace, Sydney CBD
Corporate Christmas Lunch & Dinner in Sydney CBD: Celebrate the Year Together
A practical guide for office managers and HR teams: festive set feasts from $55pp, drinks packages, group space and office catering for your Christmas celebration.
At a Glance
Basement, 261 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 (02) 8021 7696 bookings@thegrandpalace.com.au
The end-of-year celebration is a chance to thank your team and celebrate the year together. For Sydney CBD offices, The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant offers a Christmas Special Menu for corporate lunches and dinners, with set pricing per person, drinks packages and space for groups. If you'd rather stay at the office, we can bring the food to you.
Quick Answer
For a corporate Christmas lunch or dinner in Sydney CBD, TGP (The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant) at Basement, 261 George Street offers three festive feasts at $55, $65 and $75 per person, plus drinks packages at $15 or $25 per person. Groups can dine in a private area, or hire the whole venue for weekend lunch for up to 125 guests. For in-office celebrations, we offer office catering. Enquire about Christmas.
Who This Is For
If you're organising the work Christmas celebration, this is for you.
Office & HR Managers
Planning the end-of-year function for the whole team.
Executive Assistants
Booking a Christmas lunch or dinner for a department or leadership team.
Business Owners
Thanking staff or clients with a festive meal in the CBD.
Event Coordinators
Organising group dinners and team celebrations in December.
The Christmas Corporate Offer
Three festive feasts with clear per-person pricing. See the full Christmas menu for every dish.
Christmas Light Feast — $55pp
Choose 2 entrées, 2 curries, 1 dal and 1 dessert.
Christmas Tree Feast — $65pp
Choose 3 entrées, 3 curries, 1 dal and 1 dessert, plus a glass of house white or red wine.
Christmas Snow Feast — $75pp
Choose 4 entrées, 4 curries, 1 dal and 1 dessert, plus a glass of house prosecco, white or red wine, or house beer.
Beverage Packages
Keep the drinks budget simple with a per-person package. Alcohol is only served to guests aged 18 and over.
$15 per person
Unlimited house white or red wine for 60 minutes.
$25 per person
Unlimited prosecco, white or red wine for 120 minutes.
Why an Indian Feast Works for a Team
Made for Sharing
Curries and sides are served in bowls for the table and replenished on request.
Food for Everyone
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices, all halal and HACCP approved.
Easy to Budget
One price per person for food, plus an optional drinks package.
Central Location
Basement, 261 George Street, a short walk from Wynyard Station.
Your Christmas Function Checklist
- Set the budget per head — feast price plus an optional drinks package
- Confirm a headcount — a close estimate is enough to start
- Collect dietary needs — vegetarian, halal, allergies and any other requirements
- Choose lunch or dinner — lunch runs 12pm–3pm daily, dinner from 5pm
- Pick your space — a private area for your team, or the whole venue for Saturday or Sunday lunch (up to 125 guests)
- Book early — Christmas dates are limited, so enquire early
Christmas Office Catering
Can't get the whole team out of the office? Our office catering brings the celebration to you. We cook fresh in our HACCP-certified kitchen, deliver to your office, set up in your chosen space and collect the pots later. Menus are tailored to your team's dietary needs, for small boardrooms up to 200+ guests.
For an easy finger-food option, TGP Platter Boxes are $75 (vegetarian) and $85 (non-vegetarian). Read more about Christmas corporate catering boxes.
Enquire About Your Christmas Function
Send a Christmas enquiry, call (02) 8021 7696 or 0422 984 570, or email bookings@thegrandpalace.com.au. Tell us your date, headcount, lunch or dinner and preferred feast.
Conclusion
Celebrate the year together with a festive Indian feast in Sydney CBD. Choose from $55, $65 or $75 per person, add a drinks package, and let The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant look after your team.
Prefer to celebrate in the office? Request an office catering quote.
Ready to experience it yourself? Tables fill fast on weeknights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can we have a corporate Christmas lunch in Sydney CBD?
The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant at Basement, 261 George Street, Sydney CBD hosts corporate Christmas lunches and dinners, with festive feasts from $55 per person.
How much is a corporate Christmas lunch or dinner at TGP?
The Christmas feasts are $55, $65 and $75 per person. Drinks packages are $15 per person (60 minutes) or $25 per person (120 minutes).
Can you host a large team?
Yes. We can seat groups in a private area of the restaurant, and the whole venue can be hired for Saturday or Sunday lunch for up to 125 guests.
Can you cater our Christmas party at the office instead?
Yes. Our office catering service delivers freshly cooked food to your office, sets it up and collects the pots later, for small teams to 200+ guests. TGP Platter Boxes are also available from $75.
Do you have vegetarian and halal options?
Yes. The Christmas feasts include vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices, and all food is halal and HACCP approved. Tell us about allergies or other requirements when you enquire.
Is a drinks package required?
No. Drinks packages are optional. The Tree and Snow feasts already include one drink per person.
How do we book?
Send an enquiry on our Christmas Special page, call (02) 8021 7696 or 0422 984 570, or email bookings@thegrandpalace.com.au.
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