🎄 Your Filipino Christmas Shopping Guide in New Zealand: Festive Essentials from Golden Buffalo

For Filipinos, Christmas isn’t just a day — it’s a season. From the moment the “ber” months begin, homes light up, carols fill the air, and kitchens start preparing for the most joyful time of year.

Whether you’re celebrating your first Filipino Christmas in New Zealand or continuing cherished family traditions, Golden Buffalo makes it easy to find your favourite Filipino grocery items online — all in one place.

🍝 Sweet & Savoury Staples for Noche Buena

The heart of every Filipino Christmas feast is Noche Buena, a delicious spread shared with loved ones after midnight Mass.

Stock your pantry with these must-have ingredients for a true Pinoy-style celebration:

⭐ Filipino Spaghetti Essentials

• UFC Banana Ketchup – the secret to that signature sweet spaghetti sauce.

• Del Monte Sweet Style Sauce – for a creamy, kid-friendly flavour.

• CDO or Purefoods Hotdogs – a Filipino classic!

• Eden Cheese or Magnolia Quick Melt – rich, melty topping for your spaghetti.

🛒 Shop these favourites in our Filipino grocery collection.

🍮 Desserts That Make the Season Sweeter

No Christmas table is complete without a few indulgent desserts! Bring home the taste of the Philippines with these favourites:

⭐ Leche Flan Ingredients

• Angel Evaporated Milk

• Condensed Milk (Carnation, Alaska, or Angel)

• Brown Sugar and Vanilla Essence

⭐ Bibingka & Puto Mixes

• White King Bibingka Mix

• White King Puto Mix

• Grated Coconut and Salted Egg for topping.

🛒 Find all your dessert ingredients in our Baking & Mixes section.

🧀 Christmas Ham & Cheese Traditions

Every Filipino Noche Buena table features the iconic Hamon (Christmas ham) paired with Queso de Bola (Edam cheese) — a duo that brings back childhood memories of family gatherings.

Golden Buffalo Tip:
Warm your ham with pineapple glaze for a sweet, tangy finish, and serve with Pan de Sal for a simple but festive sandwich.

🛒 Explore more Christmas pantry essentials in our Holiday Specials.

🥤 Drinks & Snacks to Share with Family and Friends

From afternoon merienda to midnight celebrations, these treats keep the festive spirit alive:

• San Miguel Beer – the go-to drink for Filipino celebrations.

• C2 Green Tea or Zesto Juice Drinks – refreshing and nostalgic.

• Jack ‘n Jill Piattos, Boy Bawang Cornick, and Chippy – must-have Filipino snacks for every gathering.

• Rebisco Polvoron and Goldilocks Polvoron – sweet, crumbly treats perfect with coffee.

🛒 Browse our Filipino Snacks and Drinks collections.

🎁 Make It a Merry, Meaningful Christmas

Christmas is all about connection — with family, with friends, and with the comforting tastes that bring everyone together.

At Golden Buffalo, we’re proud to help Filipino families in New Zealand celebrate Christmas the Pinoy way — filled with food, laughter, and love.

🛍️ Start your Christmas shopping today at goldenbuffalo.co.nz and bring home the flavours of the Philippines this festive season.