As Christmas is fast approaching here’s our look at what is happening throughout this festive month. From Christmas menus to ‘Bad Santa’ mince pies we’ve got it covered.
The Northall at Corinthia Hotel
After you have purchased gifts for family and friends in Covent Garden, head over to The Northall at
Corinthia Hotel to marvel at the edible ten foot tall Christmas tree and indulge in their Festivi-Tea Afternoon Tea.
More info: http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/london/the-festive-season-2014/
This Christmas they will be serving the Shackdog’n blanket, mince pie concrete and a mulled shack red alongside their signature hot chocolate (heated frozen custard) for the perfect energy boost between the Apple store, Jack Wills and Mulberry – or whatever takes your fancy this festive season!
More info: www.shakeshack.com/location/london-covent-garden/
The Ritz London
Located in the heart of Piccadilly,
The Ritz is the perfect place to stay for the ultimate Christmas shopping trip. With famous shops such as Harrods, Harvey Nicholls and Fortnum & Mason within walking distance and Bond Street on your door step, all genre of shopping is covered.
During a Christmas stay at The Ritz, residents may also enjoy a special Christmas afternoon tea or ‘Live at The Ritz in the magical surroundings of The Ritz Restaurant.
More info: www.theritzlondon.com/Christmas_Index.html
The Café at Hotel Café Royal
The Café are offering a selection of creative Christmas treats, including the ‘Mincearoonie’, a festive twist on their signature macaroon.
Hotel Café Royal is offering diners the opportunity to have their presents wrapped while eating in the hotel’s Ten Room restaurant. In the lead-up to Christmas on Saturday 13th and 20th December, Hotel Café Royal has teamed up with
Wrapsody, to offer a bespoke gift wrapping service with an array of options to select from.
Available to diners of the Ten Room restaurant, the £35 three-course ‘Christmas Wrapped Up’ menu will be available from 12-4pm during the three Saturday’s in December, inclusive of the opportunity to have up to five presents complimentary gift wrapped while they eat. An additional £1 donation per diner will be made to the hotel’s nominated charity, Kid’s Company.
More info: http://www.hotelcaferoyal.com
Festive Afternoon Tea at Stoke Place
Stoke Place’s afternoon tea has joined the festive spirit and during the month of December will change to include season favourites:
- ‘A Selection of classic afternoon tea sandwiches’
- Smoked turkey and English mustard
- Ford Farm cheddar cheese, red onion compote
- London Cure smoked salmon and cranberry on rye
- Free range hen’s egg and cress
- Cucumber and chive cream cheese
- Freshly baked traditional plain chocolate or golden raisin scones
- Served with Devonshire clotted cream, strawberry jam and lemon
Mini mince pies
Assorted speciality of mini homemade pastries and cakes
The ‘Stoke place’ Christmas cake
Price: £24.50 per person
Champagne Festive Afternoon Tea - £34.50 per person
More info: http://www.stokeplace.co.uk/festive-afternoon-tea
As always, Jesse’s Christmas menu is playful and nostalgic putting a creative edge on those old dishes that remind us of our childhood…his quirky Christmas menu will start off with the likes of ‘Father Christmas salad with clementines and…reindeer’ and ‘mctucky’s seasonal popcorn turkey nuggets’.
Choices for main include ‘the chrimbo turkey kyiv’ and ‘scrumpy glazed pulled pork with apple slaw’. Last but certainly not least will see the likes of a ‘Christmas tree artic roll’, ‘clementine and cranberry tricalore jelly’ and Jesse’s signature ‘toasted marshmallow wagon wheel’.
Price: £35
More info: www.parlourkensal.com
Bad Santa at The Lido Café
This December and January sees The Lido Café in Brockwell Park transform into a cosy, winter cabin where you can expect to be warmed from the chilly outside air. The transformed Café will transport customers from the frosty streets of London into an inviting interior of spiced candles, cosy blankets and comfort food.
The Lido Café will be serving a very naughty mince pie aptly named ‘Bad Santa’. This indulgent treat will be a warmed mince pie served with a ball of homemade salted caramel ice cream on top. It doesn’t stop there! It will arrive alongside a ‘Mince Pie White Russian’ – the vodka having been infused with spices and candied fruit… totally irresistible!
The award winning Café is a completely unique space, and absolutely perfect for a group Christmas lunch or dinner. The specialty Christmas menu offers a delicious three course meal with Prosecco, tea or coffee and additional Christmas treats, all available in December!
More info: www.thelidocafe.co.uk
To book: 020 7737 8183 /
[email protected]
La Tagliata- ‘Tis the season to be jolly
Looking for somewhere to have your Christmas party? We offer a selection of Private Dining Rooms and can host from 6 to 60 people! Choose from our intimate library, relaxed pantry or atmospheric cellar where you can escape the winter chill.
The five course Christmas menu combines our signature dishes with a festive twist including risotto with porcini mushrooms and truffle cream, followed by La Tagliata and finishing with panettone and velvety custard to warm your cockles!
Price: £35 per person.
More info: http://www.la-tagliata.com/
To book: Call 0207 247 2818 /
[email protected]
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