Guests can look forward to a sumptuous three-course meal at the mid-winter Christmas dinner at St John's hall this Saturday.
Parish of Southern Hawke's Bay Reverend Jo Crosse says the dinner will be catered by Raffaelli Catering, so she knows it's going to be good.
There will also be some fun activities for guests to participate in.
It's the first time the parish has ever held this type of event.
Crosse had hoped to tie the dinner together with a concert in the church but the choir was not able to attend.