This Christmas, make your holiday truly special by joining Lacuna Bistro at The Maslow, Sandton for an unforgettable celebration on December 25th. Experience luxury, festive cheer, and a delectable feast, all in one day.

Executive Chef Ofentse Morake and his team will take the stress out of your holiday with a spectacular spread. “From the moment you arrive and receive your complimentary welcome drink, you’ll be immersed in a festive atmosphere that the whole family will enjoy,” says General Manager Herman Swart. “Kids will also be entertained with a face painter and balloon maker.”

The holiday mood will be set by a live performance, while guests indulge in a bountiful buffet offering something for everyone. The spread includes a fresh mezze bar with seasonal dips, crudités, and salads such as a festive mix of baby leaves, toasted seeds, nuts, dried cranberries, and roasted red onions, alongside Caesar, watermelon, and Waldorf salads.

The carvery station features juicy roast chicken, crisp pork belly, slow-roasted lamb with minted chimichurri, and hake fillets with lemon and caper cream sauce. Accompany your mains with side dishes like roast potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, and Christmas rice.

And don’t forget the desserts! Indulge in traditional Christmas pudding with brandy butter and custard, as well as cold treats such as Christmas Croquembouche, mince pies, fresh fruit, and an edible gingerbread house to delight the kids.

For early birds, The Maslow offers up to 15% off year-end functions and 2025 conferences when booked and paid before November 30. Conference organizers who book events before April 30, 2025, will also receive a R10,000 discount for year-end events in December 2025 (minimum R50,000 booking).

“Celebrate the close of the year with our hospitality options, like gourmet burgers and beer or a sizzling South African Braai Buffet,” says Swart. This buffet includes grilled spiced beef short ribs, peri-peri grilled chicken, sticky glazed pork ribs, grilled lamb chops, grilled line fish, and sides like sweet corn, pap and relish, vetkoek, and garlic bread. Classic South African desserts like malva pudding, milk tart, and peppermint crisp tarts round off the meal, paired with fresh fruit.

For a fun team-building experience, The Maslow offers the Big Bash, featuring gourmet food stalls, refreshing slushies, sweet treats, and exciting activities.

Guests staying overnight at the four-star hotel can enjoy a complimentary shuttle service to Sandton Gautrain, Sandton City Mall, and Nelson Mandela Square. For every 40 rooms booked, one room is complimentary, with VIP upgrades.

“Tailor your day conference package to your needs with options including tea breaks, lunch, WiFi, parking, venue hire, and equipment—all handled by our experienced professionals,” adds Swart. Paying in advance not only saves you money, but also guarantees a seamless event experience at The Maslow, Sandton.