Summary

• Give your traditional winter celebrations a ‘Christmas in July’ spin with effortless feasts, entertaining, and smart appliances
• Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven (EVEP6816BF) brings AI-assisted, pyrolytic power and a food probe for perfectly cooked roasts and fuss-free clean-up.
• Breville the Air Fryer Chef Plus (LAF600BSS) tackles golden, crispy sides and snacks with 12 pre-set functions and a generous 4.8L basket.
• Electrolux 90cm induction cooktop (EHI9575BF) adds fast heat, DoubleBridge flexibility and SenseFry precision for pots, pans and entertaining-sized dishes.

Christmas in July is the peak cosy season of entertaining, hosting, and celebrating the Australian winter. It’s the one time of year you can lean into rich roasts, bubbling sides and proper puddings without worrying about summer heat. But if your “classic” feast was written around older appliances, chances are it involved a lot of appliances , oven Tetris, last-minute gravy panics and trays competing for space.

Hosting and entertaining in 2026 is about choosing appliances that work their magic, deliver professional-grade results at home, while you focus on celebrating and enjoying the moment. Think AI-guided ovens that watch your roast for you, induction cooktops that keep pans exactly at a simmer, and air fryers that handle crispy sides without stealing oven real estate. With intuitive and innovative appliances from Electrolux and Breville in the mix, the ultimate mid-winter Christmas feast becomes less about stress and more about enjoying the glow of the dining table.

1. The main event: smarter roasting with Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven (EVEP6816BF)

The hero of any mid-winter Christmas table is still the roast, whether that’s turkey, pork with crackling, lamb shoulder or a whole cauliflower. The Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven (EVEP6816BF) brings a serious upgrade to the way you cook. This 700 Series oven offers 21 cooking functions, pyrolytic self-cleaning and intelligent AI TasteAssist technology, along with a CookSmart TFT touchscreen and an included food probe.

In practice, that means you can set up your roast with fan-forced heat or a specialised roasting mode, insert the food probe to track internal temperature, and let the oven guide you towards perfectly cooked meat without constant door-opening and poking. The assisted cooking programs (up to around 85 guided options on this series) help you choose the right setting for everything from roasts to baked desserts, reducing guesswork and making it easier to share oven space with sides.For an effortless Christmas in July feast:

• Use a guided roasting program plus the food probe for your main protein, letting you focus on gravy and glazing rather than timing anxiety.
• Take advantage of multi-level cooking to slide in a tray of root veg or a gratin once the roast is resting, rather than trying to cook everything at once.
• After dessert, run a pyrolytic cycle that burns off baked-on residue, leaving ash you can wipe away, perfect if you’ve made crackling, sticky glazes or cheesy bakes.

Tip: Using the oven in this style turns it from a conventional “big hot box” into an extra pair of eyes and hands for post-dinner cleanup, exactly the upgrade your traditional winter dinner needs. 

2. Crispy sides and grazing plates with Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus (LAF600BSS)

Traditionally, air fryers were handy but not always feast-ready. But since we are celebrating Christmas in July and tweaking traditions, we should consider models that break conventions. Today, models like Breville the Air Fryer Chef Plus (LAF600BSS) can easily handle sides, snacks and even some desserts. This brushed stainless steel air fryer has a 4.8L basket (up to 2.2kg of food), 2400W of power, and 12 pre-set functions including air fry, bake, roast and dehydrate.

For a Christmas in July table, versatility really counts. While the main oven is busy with roasts and gratins, you can use the air fryer to:

• Crisp potato gems, roast potatoes or parsnips with a fraction of the oil, handy for topping up when everyone wants “just one more”.
• Make Brussels sprouts with bacon, spiced chickpeas or crunchy cauliflower bites as canapés or side dishes.
• Warm up frozen party pies, sausage rolls or vegan snacks on a pre-set, freeing oven space for more important dishes.

The intuitive control knob, push-button interface and LCD allow you to dial in temperature up to around 200°C and time with ease, while preset modes take care of most of the thinking if you’d rather not tweak every step. 

Tip: With its relatively compact footprint, the Chef Plus also suits smaller kitchens where a second oven isn’t an option, but you still want that multi-course spread.

3. Precision on the stovetop with Electrolux induction (EHI9575BF)

The stovetop is often where a feast falls apart: gravy catching, sauces splitting, sides boiling over. Upgrading to the Electrolux 90cm Series 700 Induction Cooktop (EHI9575BF) gives you five spacious induction zones, SenseFry technology and flexible DoubleBridge and MaxiZone options, all on a sleek black ceramic glass surface.

Key benefits for a winter feast:

• Fast heat and precise control: Induction delivers quick response, with up to around 3500W output and PowerBoost for rapid boiling when you need to blanch greens or get potatoes going quickly.
• Even frying with SenseFry: This feature helps maintain a consistent pan temperature, making it easier to achieve crispy roast potato finishes, browned stuffing patties, or perfectly seared veg without constantly adjusting dials.
• Flexible zones: DoubleBridge and MaxiZone let you combine zones for bigger pans, planchas or long roasting pans, ideal for gravy pans, wide sauté dishes or keeping multiple sides gently warmed before serving.
• Hob2Hood compatibility: If paired with a compatible Electrolux rangehood, the cooktop can automatically adjust extraction based on your heat settings, which is a gift when you’re trying to keep the kitchen clear while everything’s going on at once.

Tip: For a modern Christmas in July menu, use the induction cooktop to handle:

• A big pan of mulled wine or non-alcoholic punch at a steady, steaming-not-boiling temperature.
• Pan-fried sprouts with pancetta, crisped in a SenseFry-controlled pan.
• Silky, lump-free gravy held just below simmer while your guests gather at the table.

4. Putting it together: a refreshed mid-winter feast plan

When you are hosting a winter feast, think in terms of roles rather than individual recipes. Breaking it down into who does what makes it much easier to prep and cook elaborate feasts:

• Oven hero (Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven EVEP6816BF):
  • Take care of the main roast with food probe support.
  • Use assisted programs for baked sides like gratins, stuffing loaves or dessert puddings.
  • Let pyrolytic cleaning handle the aftermath.
• Crisp sidekick (Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus LAF600BSS):
  • Run crispy potatoes, cauliflower bites, crumbed mushrooms or festive “nibbles” on air-fry presets.
  • Dehydrate citrus slices or apple chips for garnish or snacking.
• Stovetop strategist (Electrolux 90cm induction cooktop EHI9575BF):
  • Use MaxiZone for your largest roasting pan to make gravy from the pan juices.
  • Rely on SenseFry for consistently browned, not burnt, sides.
  • Keep sauces and mulled drinks perfectly warm without boiling.

The result is a feast that feels very traditional on the plate,  golden roast, rich sides, warm pudding, but is far more modern behind the scenes. Less hovering, less juggling trays, and far less scrubbing at the end of the night.

Mid-Winter Christmas Feast Menu

Entrée

• Pumpkin & Parsnip Soup (Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven EVEP6816BF + Electrolux 90cm induction cooktop EHI9575BF)
  • Use the Electrolux 90cm induction cooktop  to sauté onions and spices, then simmer veg in stock with precise temperature control so it never catches.
  • Finish in the Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven using a gentle fan or slow cook function to develop sweetness, then keep warm until serving.
• Air-Fried Brie Bites with Cranberry (Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus LAF600BSS)
  • Assemble crumbed brie or camembert pieces and cook in the Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus  on a pre-set or air-fry mode for gooey centres and crisp outsides.

Mains

• Herb-Butter Roast Turkey or Chicken (Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven EVEP6816BF)
  • Roast your hero bird in the Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven, using a guided roasting program and the food probe to monitor internal temperature for juicy, perfectly cooked meat.
• Crispy Pork Belly with Crackling (Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven EVEP6816BF)
  • Start with a high-heat function to blister the skin, then switch to a lower, even roast mode; the 21 functions and AI TasteAssist help you balance crispness and tenderness.

Sides

• Garlic & Rosemary Roast Potatoes  (Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus LAF600BSS)

• Parboil on the  Electrolux 90cm Series 700 Induction Cooktop, then toss in oil and finish in the Breville Chef Plus on air fry/roast for extra-crispy edges without overloading the oven.

• Maple-Glazed Carrots & Parsnips (Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven EVEP6816BF)
  • Roast trays of root veg on a fan-forced or roasting function in the Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven, using multi-level cooking so they share space with your mains.
• Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon ( Electrolux 90cm Series 700 Induction Cooktop EHI9575BF)
  • Brown bacon and sprouts with SenseFry on the  Electrolux 90cm Series 700 Induction Cooktop which helps maintain even pan temperature for consistent caramelisation, not burnt bits.
• Warm Dinner Rolls (Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus LAF600BSS)
  • Use a bake or reheat preset in the Air Fryer Chef Plus to warm store-bought rolls just before serving, freeing the main oven for roasts and gratins.

Dessert

• Classic Baked Christmas Pudding or Sticky Date (Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven  EVEP6816BF)
  • Bake in the Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven on a moist, even baking function; assisted programs help dial in time and temperature for dense, rich puddings.
• Crisp Mince Pie Bites  (Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus LAF600BSS)
  • Use the air fryer’s bake or air fry preset to crisp up mini mince pies or puff pastry bites quickly, ideal for a second wave of dessert or late-night grazing.
• Mulled Wine or Spiced Apple Cider (Electrolux 60cm Pyrolytic Oven EHI9575BF)
  • Simmer gently on the  Electrolux 90cm Series 700 Induction Cooktop EHI9575BF on low heat, so spices infuse without boiling off the aroma; MaxiZone makes it easy to use a wide pot for serving.

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