Australia Day Food & Platters
January 26, 2026
While food brings people together, Australia Day food can unite us. By exploring new flavours, we celebrate different cultures and learn more about the heritage of those from different lands who now call Australia home.
From platters to pavlovas, lasagne to lamb, cheeses to cannoli – we’ve got something on the menu that will be perfect for your Australia Day get-together. Whether you’re planning an Australia Day BBQ, a picnic at the beach, or gathering at someone’s home, our scrumptious desserts, grazing platters, and ready-to-bake meals are a convenient and delicious solution for your party catering.
Australia Day Grazing Platters
Platters are perfect for entertaining – they look great and offer your guests a variety of foods to choose from. Pre-made grazing platters allow you, the host, to spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. Our platters come in all shapes and sizes, making them ideal for any gathering – large or small.
Our pre-made grazing platters are ideal for your guests to nibble on between a dip in the pool or a game of backyard cricket. Made with a selection of fine deli meats, artisanal cheeses, summer fruits, crispy crackers and flavoursome dips, our pre-made grazing platters will save you time and impress your guests.
Nothing says summer like a pre-made fruit platter. Our Australia Day fruit platters are made with premium fresh fruit from quality suppliers and include summer staples such as passionfruit, rockmelon, pineapple, and grapes to quench your thirst and tempt your tastebuds.
Simply order our grazing platters online for easy in-store pick-up. Being ready for your Australia Day party is just a click away.
Australia Day Ready-to-Bake Meals
Have you got an Australia Day BBQ to get to but left your contribution to the menu until the last minute? Or is it just too hot to cook? Let us do it for you! An Australia Day BBQ featuring ready-made meals is a hassle-free way to celebrate.
In addition to creamy beef moussaka, potato gratin, and arancini, we also have some pre-cooked meats and ready-to-go salads that are delicious to share with family and friends. Our ready-to-bake meals are a tasty addition to any BBQ party and ensure your guests enjoy home-cooked goodness with little effort – simply heat and serve!
Order online and pick up in-store, even on your way to the party, for easy and convenient Australia Day catering.
Australia Day Seafood
Bring a taste of the Aussie coast to your Australia Day celebrations with our hand-picked seafood favourites. From oysters and prawns to salmon and scallops, each option is chosen for freshness, flavour and easy summer entertaining.
Pacific and Sydney Rock Oysters
A LaManna favourite, these oysters add a touch of coastal luxury to your Australia Day spread.
King Prawns
A true Australia Day classic, perfect for sharing and best enjoyed chilled or straight off the BBQ.
Atlantic Salmon Family Pack
Ideal for the BBQ, grill or oven, this salmon makes an easy and impressive centrepiece for your celebration.
Hervey Bay Scallops with Garlic Butter
Simply pop them in the oven or on the BBQ for a gourmet seafood option with minimal effort.
Our seafood selection has been chosen for its quality and flavour, making it the perfect addition to your Australia Day table.
Sweet Treats for Australia Day
It’s not a celebration without sweets. While classic Australia Day desserts include pavlova and lamingtons, we expand your horizons with taste sensations from our patisserie.
Our desserts and sweet treats are guaranteed crowd-pleasers and are sure to be the highlight of your Australia Day food spread. Choose from mud cakes, cannoli, mini tarts and cheesecakes. You’re spoilt for choice with our range of ready-to-serve sweets, available fresh from our patisserie.
Our ready-to-go dessert boxes are the perfect addition to your Australia Day gathering. Simply order online and collect in-store to satisfy every guest’s sweet tooth.
Australia Day Pavlova board
An Australia Day pavlova board is a fun, festive way to serve dessert and keep everyone happy. It turns a classic Aussie favourite into a shareable centrepiece that’s perfect for long lunches, backyard BBQs and relaxed summer gatherings.
Our Pavlova Grazing Board serves 8 and brings together crisp mini pavlovas, seasonal summer fruit, silky whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed pistachio for texture and colour. It’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that feels special without being complicated.
Let Us Take Care of the Food
Do you want to host a memorable Australia Day party without the stress? Would you rather kick back and relax with your guests instead of scrambling in the kitchen to prepare enough food for everyone? Does the thought of all those dishes after the party make you regret offering to serve home-cooked food in the first place?
If you want to enjoy culinary delights made with premium ingredients and handcrafted with care, but don’t have time to do it yourself, let us help! From grazing platters and ready-to-bake meals to desserts and sweets, your Australia Day party food is just a click away.
Our Australia Day party food suits all occasions – small or large, formal or informal – and allows you to focus on the most important part of the party – spending time with special people enjoying our beautiful country.
What food is typically eaten on Australia Day?
Australia Day food is all about classic Aussie favourites shared with family and friends. Think lamb, seafood, sausage rolls, schnitzels, fresh salads and iconic desserts like pavlova and lamingtons. The centrepiece for many celebrations is a relaxed BBQ, paired with easy sides and crowd-pleasing sweets.
What are the most popular Australia Day BBQ foods?
Popular Australia Day BBQ foods include marinated lamb, sausages, chicken skewers, burgers and fresh seafood. These are often served alongside crisp salads, fresh bread and simple condiments. At LaManna, you’ll also find ready-to-cook BBQ meats and gourmet options that elevate the classic BBQ without adding extra prep.
What desserts are popular for Australia Day?
Traditional Australia Day desserts include pavlova, lamingtons and vanilla slice. Modern celebrations often feature creative twists on these classics, like our limited-edition lamington vanilla slice, alongside fresh fruit platters and shareable sweets that are perfect for summer entertaining.
What is easy food to serve at an Australia Day party?
Easy Australia Day party food includes grazing platters, ready-to-bake meals, pre-prepared salads and desserts that can be served straight from the fridge. These options save time in the kitchen while still delivering the flavour and quality you want when hosting.
Can I cater an Australia Day party without cooking from scratch?
Absolutely. LaManna offers a wide range of grazing platters, ready-to-bake meals, fresh salads from our Canteen, BBQ meats and handcrafted desserts that make catering simple. You get the home-style feel and flavour without spending the whole day cooking, so you can focus on celebrating.
Do LaManna offer Australia Day food for small gatherings and large parties?
Yes. Whether you’re hosting a casual backyard BBQ or a larger Australia Day celebration, LaManna has options to suit every group size. From individual ready meals to generous grazing platters and family-sized desserts, it’s easy to build a menu that fits your celebration.