COVID-19 Easter guide in NSW: How to celebrate from home
Despite NSW’s tough COVID-19 restrictions, there are a string of businesses still in operation for families to celebrate Easter. From Easter eggs, produce and seafood, here is a complete guide to what’s available. SEE THE FULL LIST
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Easter 2020 is set to be unlike any we have ever experienced but current restrictions aside, NSW residents can still enjoy a traditional Easter.
Australian Retailers Association executive director Russel Zimmerman said many retailers had adapted to ensure you can still access goods.
“We need to try and carry on life as close as we can to normal and it’s fair to say kids will want their Easter eggs and people will still want to have their celebrations,” Mr Zimmerman said.
He said people should look to their local stores as many now deliver within their area and have established click and collect options.
If online is not an option, Mr Zimmerman said it was important for customers to be respectful and adhere to social distancing measure when in stores.
“Consumers need to take into account some of these retail stores are struggling,” he said. “Please consider retail employees are all part of the fabric of community, just take your time and be kind to them.”
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A traditional Easter for acclaimed chef Alessandro Pavoni is a big Italian gathering for lunch on Sunday but this year, he will be confined to his Northern Beaches home with his mother, wife and their two young children.
“What we are going to do is we are going to cook meals through Easter time with the kids,” Mr Pavoni said.
“I plan to make a menu that is very playful so we can have fun with the kids and because we will be able to spend a few hours creating, we can make most things from scratch.”
His top suggestions for dishes to make with children were gnocchi, orecchiette, tiramisu and lasagne.
“I may order some [Easter] egg moulds as I have the chocolate,” he said.
“We’re going to make a very dirty kitchen, the kids will get very dirty with the chocolate and have a great time because of all the sugar.”
While supermarkets stock many Easter supplies, here are alternatives for NSW residents.
EASTER TREATS
Haigh’s Chocolates
From Easter bilbies to chickens to plush green frogs, Haigh’s will deliver carefully packaged treats and hampers to put a smile on everyone’s face. Due to high demand, it’s recommended you order your Easter treats before 2pm today (Friday) to have best chance at receiving order by Good Friday. Visit haighschocolates.com.au
Easter Showbags
While the Royal Easter Show was sadly cancelled this year, you can still get your hands on and surprise your kids with a special delivery of iconic showbags. A range of showbags from chocolates and confectionaries to the more niche AFL, NRL, Barbie and Bluey are available to be delivered to your door. Prices range from $6-$30. Visit showbags.com.au
Cadbury
Order a Cadbury Easter egg hunt pack in varying sizes or bulk buy bags of small eggs to be delivered at your door. Easter orders to be placed by Tuesday, April 7. Visit cadburystore.com.au
Handmade Adora Chocolates
For artisan chocolate easier creations, Adora has a beautifully crafted range. Open for takeaway and click and collect in Newtown, City, Earlwood, Oatley and Parramatta stores but please phone ahead. Delivery easier orders to be placed before 9am on April 8. Visit adora.com.au
SEAFOOD
Seafood has always been in high demand at Easter time and this year, that is no different, said Seafood Industry Australia CEP Jane Lovell.
“These are unprecedented times, but it doesn’t mean we need to abandon traditions. In fact, celebrating can help make things feel a little more normal, and what’s more normal than seafood and Easter?” said
“People should get in touch with their local fishmonger or the seafood counter at their
local supermarket as many are organising pre-orders with contactless over-the-phone
payment, while several independent retailers like Martin’s United are providing a free
home delivery service.”
Sydney Fish Markets
While regular trading hours of 7am-4pm will be extended on Good Friday from 5am-5pm and open on the weekend, many of the Pyrmont establishment’s retailers are also offering pick-up and delivery options. Visit sydneyfishmarket.com.au
Martins United Seafood
From providing fresh seafood to some of Sydney’s top restaurants and hotels, Martins have just started offering home deliveries. Connect with them on facebook.com/MartinsUnitedSeafood or phone 9695 7816.
Manettas Seafood Market
Manettas delivers a wide range of fresh seafood as well as some bread, pasta, meat fruit and vegetable options across Sydney from Monday to Sunday and the Central Coast on Fridays. Click and collect option also available at select pick-up times and locations. Visit manettas.com.au or phone 1300 095 746.
Sydney Fresh Seafood Group
Stores across NSW are organising pre-orders for customers who are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 and some are providing home delivery options. Home delivery is also an option for customers who shop via Harris Farm. For store locations and contact details, visit sydneyfreshseafood.com.au
MEAT
Australian Meat Emporium
While still operating normal working hours from their Alexandria store, the Australian Meat Emporium has just introduced home delivery options to the Sydney Metro area. Choose your product from a range of beef, poultry, lamb, pork, wagyu and snags. Some fruit and vegetable offers. Orders placed before 12pm Monday-Thursday will be delivered the next business day. Visit meatemporium.com.au or phone 9690 0979
Vic’s Meat
This week, Vic’s Premium Quality Meat announced it will start offering a home delivery service. The company will cease to operate its food service business but the Woollahra and Sydney Fish Market stores will remain open. Visit vicsmeat.com.au
FRESH PRODUCE
Doorstep Organics
For fresh seasonal organic food, including some groceries including pantry essentials, baby goods and dog food, Doorstep Organics deliver daily in NSW. They even have an organic chocolate Easter bunny. Due to high demand, get orders in early. Visit doorsteporganics.com.au
Hillview Farms
Create your own order or allow Hillview to create boxes using seasonal produce from their farm and a select few family growers in NSW. This social impact organisation give 10 per cent of sales back to the community and supports numerous charities. Also offers select grocery items such as pickles, milk and eggs. Visit hillviewfarms.com.au
Cambridge Markets
While Cambridge Markets can no longer operate from the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, they now deliver to Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Choose from a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, breads, eggs and pantry items.
Visit cambridgemarkets.com.au
CHURCH SERVICES
As places of worship are in lockdown to help slow the coronavirus spread, many religious institutions will live stream their Easter services. Search for your institution online or visit the following:
St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney
Catholics can tune into Channel 7, Prime7 in regional areas, or live stream Easter services from St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney on Good Friday at 3pm for The Lord’s Passion and Sunday for Easter Sunday Mass at 10.30am. Other Easter services can from the cathedral can be live streamed by visiting stmaryscathedral.org.au
St John’s Maroubra Anglican
Join St John’s Anglican Church for their for online services on Good Friday at 9am and Easter Sunday at 9am, 10.30am and 6.30pm. Keep an eye on their site for a ‘home communion’ on Good Friday and an online Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday. Visit stjohnsmaroubra.com
Originally published as COVID-19 Easter guide in NSW: How to celebrate from home