The Most Mouthwatering Festive Menus To Enjoy In London
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29th October 2024
As the festive season approaches, London’s vibrant dining scene is ready to dazzle with an array of delectable offerings designed to elevate your celebrations.
From luxurious feasting menus to enchanting afternoon teas, the city is brimming with culinary experiences perfect for holiday gatherings. Whether you're planning a cozy dinner with loved ones or a lively party with friends, these thoughtfully crafted menus from some of London's top restaurants promise to deliver unforgettable moments and flavors. Explore our selection of festive dining options that capture the spirit of the season, and get ready to indulge in some of the best dishes the city has to offer!
Pan Pacific London, Houndsditch
Experience the magic of the festive season at Pan Pacific London, a Forbes five-star hotel, starting November 11th. Delight in Straits Kitchen’s four-course Festive Experience Menu, featuring traditional Roast Turkey and a decadent Bailey's Bauble dessert. Join us for unlimited roast feasts on Sundays, seasonal cocktails at the Ginger Lily Bar, and a charming festive afternoon tea from November 13 to January 5. Celebrate the season in style beneath London’s tallest Christmas tree
Celebrate the festive season at Kolamba East, where you can indulge in a Mini Breudher Cake with Blood Orange Glaze starting November 11. This traditional Sri Lankan treat is the perfect sweet finish to your meal and is available as part of the a la carte or festive favourites menu (£55pp for groups of 8 or more). Toast the holidays with the spiced Lankan Claus Cocktail featuring Vermouth, Cherry Liqueur, Whisky, and Roast Pineapple Soda. Located at the vibrant crossroads of Spitalfields, Shoreditch, and the City, Kolamba East is the perfect venue for festive gatherings, offering signature dishes like Hot Butter Soft Shell Crab and Jaffna Lamb Shank.
From November 1st, JOIA, the Iberian restaurant from two Michelin-starred chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, invites you to savour a festive tasting menu (£120pp) for groups of 10 or more. Enjoy a unique dining experience at JOIA’s chef’s table, featuring stunning views of Battersea Power Station and a vibrant selection of petiscos and tapas, including Glazed Aubergine, signature Octopus Salad, and Slow-Cooked Suckling Lamb Shoulder. Conclude your meal with a delightful trio of desserts.
This festive season, savour the bold flavours of modern Thai cuisine at Farang in Highbury with Chef Sebby Holmes’ exclusive Winter Sharing Menu. Available evenings from 20th November to 21st December, this six-dish feast (£65 per person) brings a fresh twist to winter dining with highlights like Smoked Mackerel with hazelnut and sour apple, Red Curried Crispy Rice Cake Salad, and Smoked Pigs Cheek in coconut cream. Perfect for both intimate and larger gatherings.
Celebrate the festive season with a memorable feast at Nessa, Soho’s beloved modern bistro. Chef Tom Cenci has crafted a delightful family-style sharing menu (£60 per person) featuring festive starters like sage stuffing brioche, shredded Brussels sprouts with figs and candied walnuts and smoked salmon with clementine. Choose from a main of whole roast chicken with truffle potatoes or seabass pot au feu, and finish with the nostalgic Viennessa dessert. Perfect for groups of seven or more, Nessa’s festive menu brings the warmth of the season to the heart of Soho. Plant-based options available.
This festive season, gather at Lasdun, the modern British restaurant at the National Theatre, for a memorable three-course feasting menu (£60 per person). Perfect for groups of eight or more, the menu features elegant seasonal dishes like London-cured smoked salmon with seaweed butter, Roast Hereford rump with Yorkshire pudding, and the signature Brown Butter and Honey Custard Tart. Set against the restaurant’s chic, modernist backdrop, Lasdun offers the ideal setting for festive dining, with exclusive and partial hire options for larger gatherings. A canapé menu and bespoke packages are also available for drinks receptions.
Celebrate the season with a playful Pan-Asian twist at Shoreditch’s UBA, where Head Chef Pavel Baranovs has crafted festive sharing menus starting at £50 per person. Available from 15th November, these menus offer something for everyone, from signature sharing plates to vegan options, and feature dishes like miso caramel glazed aubergine, seared salmon belly maki, and rock shrimp tempura with kimchi garlic mayo.
The end of the year is in sight, so if you haven't snapped up a private room for your annual family get-together, company party or reunion with friends, allow us to suggest some of the best in the capital.
