The Best London Restaurants For Every Type Of Christmas Party
With the festive season just around the corner, we’re on the lookout for the best spots for a sparkling office party, an intimate dinner with friends or a cosy spot to take the family on Christmas day. When it comes to finding a festive venue, you know you’re in good hands with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants. With sophisticated interiors, seasonal menus, and world-class cuisine crafted by experts, there are a variety of spaces across the city to choose from, and we’ve rounded up some of the best ones.
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For a bespoke celebration
Savoy Grill
The vibe: Whether it’s an elegant lunch in the wine room or an intimate culinary experience over the kitchen table, Savoy Grill promises an exceptional feast that can be tailored to your group’s requirements.
The food: On the menu, we spotted Gordon Ramsay’s classic beef Wellington, Louet-Feisser oysters and an Arnold Bennett soufflé with tarte tatin to end on a sweet note.
If you’re after a Christmas party in an iconic setting, the Savoy Grill is the perfect choice. With a festive menu that blends traditional flavours with a modern twist, the food is just as impressive as the setting.
Harriet, Head Of Partnerships
For a festive dinner with friends
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar – Stratford
The vibe: Located in the heart of Stratford Cross, just minutes from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Bread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop Stratford is ideal for festive dinners with your closest friends to toast to the year gone by.
The food: The group menu can take you from butter chicken curry with grilled naan to roasted cod with sweet potatoes, with a chocolate brownie with salted caramel ice cream to end.
The space: For group dining, there is room for 20 guests seated, while the private dining room can hold 40 seated or 60 standing. If you can book the space for private hire, you can have 80 guests seated or 250 standing, while the event space can hold up to 300 guests standing.
For luxe private dining
Lucky Cat Mayfair
The vibe: This luxe Mayfair spot serves beautifully crafted Asian inspired plates and robata grilled dishes. The sushi and sashimi are artistically crafted in the open kitchen, while the chef’s table experience is great for a truly gourmet experience.
The food: Lucky Cat Mayfair has an exceptional Christmas Day lunch spread – start with sushi, egg fried rice and Lucky Cat mince pies, feast on Australian wagyu beef tataki from the raw bar, mushroom tempura for veggies or try the bonito fried duck leg bao. Not quite your conventional Christmas lunch, but you can expect oodles of flavour for a very memorable festive meal.
The space: The kitchen table can hold 12 guests, while for group dining, you can have 40. If you hire the venue exclusively, you can host 160 guests seated or 400 standing.
Lucky Cat is a feast for all the senses from the opulent interiors and mirrored ceilings to the inventive Asian-inspired dishes. Every bite bursts with flavour.
Elly, Founder & CEO
For a big lunch with the family
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar – St Paul’s
The vibe: For a relaxed all-day dining spot where you can bring the kids, Bread Street Kitchen – St Paul’s is a great choice. Expect classic, dependable Gordon Ramsay menus with something for everyone in the family.
The food: The festive menu can take you from a warming butternut squash soup with butter-roasted chestnuts and crispy sage leaves to steamed sea bream and a turkey cabbage burger with stuffing, roast potatoes and more. End with a Christmas pudding with brandy custard and vanilla ice cream.
The space: The restaurant can accommodate up to 100 guests seated, and makes an ideal spot to celebrate the festive season with family or colleagues.
For office celebrations of any size
Heddon Street Kitchen
The vibe: The two-floor restaurant has room for groups of any size, so this one’s ideal for big or small office parties. Whether you’re a start-up founder looking for a private dining room to host a small team, or you have a big firm looking for a venue to host up to 420 guests, this one’s a great spot for a festive celebration of any size.
The food: The group menu is priced at £55 per person, and the spread is incredible. Start with butternut squash soup, prawn cocktail and tamarind spiced chicken wings, while mains include steamed sea bream and rib-eye steak. For dessert, we spotted a sticky toffee pudding.
The space: For group dining, Heddon Street has space for 100 seated guests or 120 standing. The private dining room is perfect for 12 guests, and for exclusive hire, you can host 250 seated guests, or 420 standing, while the kitchen table can seat six to ten guests.
