Christmas is a time for connection, comfort, and celebrating with the people we love most. But for many Australian families, especially adult daughters supporting ageing parents, the festive season can also bring added pressure. Between work, family commitments, and holiday demands, finding the time (and energy) to prepare a traditional Christmas meal isn’t always easy.
That’s where Gourmet Meals is proud to step in. Our 2025 Festive Menu is designed to bring warmth, flavour, and tradition directly to your parents’ table, without the stress, shopping, or hours spent in the kitchen. Whether your parents still live independently, receive support at home, or you’re simply looking for ways to help them feel cared for this Christmas, our ready-made festive favourites make the season simpler for everyone.
And with Australia’s aged care system evolving in 2025, the importance of accessible, nourishing support for seniors has never been clearer. With the new Support at Home programme officially replacing the Home Care Package system on 1 November 2025, families now have a more streamlined, flexible way to access in-home support services, including nutritious meal delivery options like Gourmet Meals. These changes were introduced to make it easier for older Australians to maintain their independence and wellbeing at home.
A Christmas Menu Made for Families Who Need Convenience, Comfort and Care
Beginning 17th November 2025, our Christmas Menu brings together timeless classics, each perfectly portioned, nutritionally balanced, and ready in minutes. Whether your parents treasure the traditional roast or prefer something lighter for the Australian summer, there’s something to delight every taste.
Festive Favourites Include:
• Turkey Breast – $10.50
Tender sliced turkey breast served with gravy, roast potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin.
• Pickled Pork – $12.30
A creamy, tangy Christmas favourite served with mash, carrots, and cabbage.
• Ham & Turkey – $12.30
The perfect festive duo paired with potato and sweet potato bake, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin.
• Ham Steak with Pineapple – $9.90
A sweet-meets-savoury classic served with vegetables and potato wedges.
• Christmas Pudding – $4.95
A traditional, fruit-packed pudding served with custard.
• Berry Cheesecake – $4.95
Light, cool, and refreshing—perfect for a Queensland Christmas.
Explore the full Christmas range and our complete everyday menu on our Menu Page.
Why Daughters Are Turning to Gourmet Meals This Christmas
Across Australia, daughters are often the primary caregivers or organisers when it comes to supporting elderly parents. From arranging medical appointments to planning weekly meals, many daughters carry the emotional and practical load of ensuring their parents feel safe, supported, and looked after, especially during the holidays.
But December is busy. Between work deadlines, school holidays, and family gatherings, cooking a full Christmas meal for ageing parents can quickly become overwhelming.
Gourmet Meals takes that pressure away.
Every dish is crafted with seniors in mind: soft textures, balanced nutrition, generous portions, and classic flavours that evoke fond memories. It’s a way to give something truly meaningful, comfort, familiarity, and care, without spending hours in the kitchen.
Supporting Seniors Through the New Aged Care Reforms
Australia’s aged care system underwent major reform on 1 November 2025, with the rollout of the new Support at Home programme, replacing the former Home Care Package system.
These reforms were introduced to:
• Streamline assessments
• Improve flexibility and choice
• Expand care levels
• Ensure older Australians weren’t disadvantaged during transition
Under the new system, meal delivery services like Gourmet Meals continued to be recognised as an essential Everyday Living support, meaning many older Australians can still receive assistance with meals as part of their personalised care plan.
With these changes now in effect, families can more easily:
• Understand what services are covered
• Include meal delivery as part of ongoing support
• Plan confidently for the Christmas season
• Ensure parents continue receiving the nutrition they need
Even as the system changed, the goal remained the same: helping older Australians stay healthy, independent, and supported where they feel most comfortable, at home.
A Gift from Us to You: Festive Promotion
This Christmas, we’re adding a little extra joy to your order.
For every $105 spent, mention XMAS25 to receive a FREE meal (up to $12.30 value).
• Minimum order $105 (excluding delivery)
• Valid 17th November – 23rd December 2025
It’s our way of saying thank you for trusting us with your family’s wellbeing.
Make Christmas Easy, Delicious and Meaningful
Christmas should be about connection, not stress.
With Gourmet Meals, you can give your parents a traditional Christmas feast without rushing between shops, prepping vegetables, reading recipes, or worrying about dietary needs. Each dish is chef-prepared, snap frozen, and delivered straight to the door, ready to heat and enjoy.
Whether you're sending meals to Mum and Dad across town or keeping their freezer stocked for the holidays, our Christmas Menu helps daughters feel supported, and helps seniors feel remembered, valued, and cared for.
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