Christmas holidays brings lots of planning for gifts, social events and, for many, festive cooking and baking.
To help you with your planning we've pulled together some ideas to prepare for the festive season, all while supporting your local businesses.
Whether you're looking for local gift ideas, quality ingredients for a festive feast or places to dine out, your local Boroondara shops, cafes, restaurants and markets have got you covered!
Tip 1: Support a local community organisation with a donation
Another way to support local and be sustainable is gifting a donation instead of a physical gift.
The following local community organisations accept donations of non-perishable food and material aid:
Please remember to contact community organisations before dropping off food or donations to check they are still collecting items, and to see if there are any particular items they are most in need of and how to arrange to deliver your donation.
Tip 2: Choose somewhere new to dine out
Stay local and book your end of year celebrations, family gatherings and long overdue catch ups with friends in Boroondara. There are endless options for cafes, restaurants and bars where you can meet.
And don't forget, December is a particularly popular time of year for end of year celebrations and Christmas events. Call the venue to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Not sure where to start? If you need some inspiration to search for restaurants, cafes and bars near you, visit the Boroondara Love Local Life website. And if you're a business owner, you can add your venue via the Love Local Life add your business page.
Tip 3: Pick up fresh produce to cook up a feast
Are you in charge of cooking up a full family feast at home or have you been designated to bring the all-important roast veggie sides and pudding on Christmas Day? Don't forget you can pick up a great selection of fresh, local produce at:
- Camberwell Fresh Food Market, open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Visit the Camberwell Fresh Food Market site.
