Christmas Lunch Planner Australia

Plan an Aussie Christmas lunch for 2026: turkey in kg, oven in °C, glazed ham, the seafood platter, salads, pavlova, and a countdown that keeps the prawns cold.

What's inside

• Turkey calculator: suggested size from your guest list, days to thaw in the fridge (about 24 hours per 2 kg), the day to move it to the fridge, roasting time and the exact time it goes in the oven.
• Oven & Hob planner: one oven? Every dish gets a heat source, temperature and start time, and it flags clashes (two dishes at very different temperatures, or more than your oven holds) before the day.
• Christmas Day timeline: set your lunch time and every task gets a real clock time, from "turkey out of the fridge" to "Christmas lunch is served". Edit tasks to match your recipes.
• The countdown: what to order, buy and prep in the weeks before, with real dates.
• Menu planner: turkey, ham, seafood, salads and pavlova, who's making what and what needs the oven.
• Shopping list: quantities, store and estimated cost against your budget in Australian dollars (A$), with tick-off.
• Guest list: RSVPs, adults and kids, dietary needs and who's bringing what.

Formulas are protected, so you can't break the maths by typing in the wrong box.

Works with

Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets (free) and Apple Numbers. Desktop, tablet or phone.

Food safety: cook until the thickest part reaches 75°C on a meat thermometer (Food Safety Information Council). Keep seafood cold until serving.