As well as being enjoyable in their own right, Christmas parties help mark the season and, for family and friendship groups, strengthen the bonds between you. After all, for some relatives and mates in particular, it may be the only time you really get together. What’s more, if you go out, you can focus on enjoying each other’s company and catching up rather than worrying about cooking – not to mention clearing up afterwards.
Equally, if you’re an employer, a Christmas party helps keep everyone motivated so that people feel appreciated and part of the team. It also reinforces working relationships, and gives colleagues who haven’t previously met the chance to get to know each other in a relaxed, convivial environment. A good party can even set the tone for the year ahead, and gives everyone a break as they spend time together outside the office. Whether you introduce a Secret Santa, games or dancing or give out company awards at the same time is entirely up to you!
Meanwhile clubs, societies and other community groups often benefit from meeting in an informal atmosphere at this time of year.
This Christmas at The Palm House
Whether you want a stylish meal or more of a Christmas party vibe, here at The Palm House we offer an elegant venue that’s also welcoming and unpretentious. Based at Runfold near Farnham in Surrey, we cater for anything from intimate festive dinners to much larger family or corporate gatherings. (Plus there’s plenty of free parking)
We’re already well into the festive spirit with some gorgeous decorations and an exquisite seasonal atmosphere. We’re on the site of The Packhouse, where dozens of small, independent traders sell their vintage wares on the site of a centuries-old former hop kiln that’s a Grade II-listed building. So you can combine your celebration with a visit here and pick up some unique treasures if you have a daytime party.
Your party of between 10 and 20 guests can have almost exclusive use of our space during regular our working hours (Monday to Sunday 9.30am - 4.30pm) when you hire our mezzanine floor. Alternatively, book your event on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening and have the whole of the two-storey place to yourselves. Take your pick from a two or three-course Christmas meal, or grazing table options which could be ideal for early-evening gatherings or if you’re going on somewhere else, and present a tempting selection of mouthwatering treats.
Check out our festive menu, which includes two courses for £28.95 a head during the day, three for £37.95, or £32.95 and £38.95 respectively in the evening. Meanwhile, our grazing tables cost just £22.95 per person. All options include a welcome glass of prosecco or elderflower spritz.
Starters include roast carrot and parsnip soup, deep-fried brie bites or prawn cocktail, followed by traditional turkey with all the trimmings, vegetable wellington or risotto, or pan-fried salmon. Finish your meal with good old Christmas pud, decadent sticky toffee pudding or flavour-packed pineapple and mango sorbet.
Meanwhile, our grazing tables incorporate a gorgeous range of cheeses, dips, meats, breads, fruit and vegetables and more.
Yet another option is to tuck into one of our delightful festive afternoon teas, served from 2.30pm, so it can almost be a late lunch, and it’s the ideal choice if you don’t fancy a late or raucous occasion. Take your pick from sweet and savoury alternatives, with seasonal delicacies including turkey and stuffing and brie and cranberry sandwiches, mini mince pies, mini pigs in blankets and more.
Your scone can be a cranberry fruit or cheese variety, served with jam and cream or onion chutney accompaniments accordingly. And to go with your food, we serve an extensive range of regular, flavoured and herbal teas.
Make your festive gathering this year extra-special and celebrate in style at The Palm House, in a luxurious setting that encourages mingling. And it’s not too late to book! Get in touch today, let us know a little bit more about your event and ask about availability and we’ll take it from there.
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