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Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Essex
Essex offers numerous Christmas restaurants perfect for celebrations of all sizes. Towns like Chelmsford, Brentwood, and Colchester have something for every taste, from cosy gastro pubs with roaring fires to modern brasseries serving festive courses. Many of these restaurants offer private dining options, making them a perfect match for office winter parties or family get-togethers. With plenty of venues offering both traditional British Christmas dinners and international festive cuisine, you’re sure to find just the right spot. Explore Tagvenue’s listings and book the best Christmas restaurant today!
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![Entire Venue at BOBO & WILD - Chigwell in Essex]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
30 guestsBOBO & WILD - ChigwellChigwell StationEssexA casual café-restaurant with an easygoing character, moving from relaxed daytime dining to informal evening meals. Design: The venue has a relaxed café-restaurant character and an informal daytime dining feel.
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![Private Dining Room at Bill's Colchester Restaurant in Colchester, Essex]()
from £35.95
per personCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
24 guestsBill's Colchester RestaurantColchester, EssexPrivate Dining Room — Dining Room in Bill's Colchester Restaurant. A window-lined dining room defined by large timber-framed sash windows that flood the space with daylight.
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![Restaurant at Marco's New York Italian Brentwood in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £40
per personCheck availabilityRestaurant
120 guestsMarco's New York Italian BrentwoodBrentwood, EssexThe restaurant area has a capacity of up to 150 guests and is ideal for dinner parties, corporate events, cocktail receptions and other special occasions.
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![Essex County Cricket Club at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEssex County Cricket Club
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexThe Essex County Cricket Club dining room is a private dining room in the Galvin Green Man centred on a single long wooden table that organises the space for private, seated meals.
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![Dining Area at The Rayleigh Lodge in Essex]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Area
40 guestsThe Rayleigh LodgeEssexMake the most of our dedicated dining space — ideal for bringing people together. Choose from our 2 or 3-course set menu for a sit-down celebration, perfect for marking a special occasion.
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![Entire Venue at 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar in Essex]()
from £32
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
77 guests1935 Rooftop Restaurant & BarEssexFeatures: The venue includes a full bar and a private dining room for smaller hosted meals. Ideal for: Seated dinners, private celebrations, corporate meals and relaxed drinks gatherings.
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![The Marriages Millers Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Marriages Millers Suite
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexWhy not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine tasting experience to start your dinner perfectly.
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![Bar and Lounge at Viet Kitchens in Essex]()
from £175
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBar and Lounge
80 guestsViet KitchensEssexAuthentic Vietnamese Restaurant with Bar and Lounge capacity for 100 person. Private party room and Karaoke. Live Music and DJ if required.
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![Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
56 guestsMowgli Street Food ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexIn the centre of Chelmsford, Mowgli offers a space where Indian street food takes the spotlight. Designed to feel like a home away from home, the restaurant features Mowgli’s swing seats, lanterns, and a calm atmosphere that
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![Semi Private Area at Bill's Colchester Restaurant in Colchester, Essex]()
from £35.95
per personCheck availabilitySemi Private Area
18 guestsBill's Colchester RestaurantColchester, EssexThe back area at Bill's Colchester offers a more secluded setting for group dining, giving guests a little more separation from the main restaurant while still sharing its lively atmosphere.
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![Private Dining room at Haywards in Essex]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Dining room
14 guestsHaywardsEssexHaywards private dining room, The Stable, retains many of the building’s original stable features with a smart stable door completing the room. The Stable is separate from the main dining room and can seat up to 14 guests.
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![Private Dining Room at Koryu in Colchester, Essex]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
45 guestsKoryuColchester, EssexIf you’re looking for an exclusive space in the city centre for you and your friends, family or colleagues, we offer private fine dining, in our stunning downstairs location.
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What Christmas packages are available in Essex?
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include a three course meal or a festive buffet and drinks. Some spaces might even come decorated for the season! Christmas deals in Essex offer packages between £11 and £84.50 per person. You'll find options for 18 to 800 guests.
• Private dining room booking
• Pre-order link for guest choices; submit 7 days before
• Optional drinks packages available to pre-order
STARTERS
1. Smoked salmon cured in beetroot
2. Crispy Somerset Camembert
3. Chicken liver & brandy pâté
4. Parsnip & apple soup
MAINS
1. Roasted turkey breast stuffed with apricot & rosemary
2. Chargrilled Black Angus sirloin steak
3. Slow-cooked pork belly
4. Grilled salmon fillet
5. Beetroot & caramelised onion tart
DESSERTS
1. Bill’s Christmas cheesecake
2. Sticky toffee pudding
3. Bill’s cheese plate
4. Chocolate & salted caramel tart
• DJ and dancing until 1:00 AM
• Snowball punch
• Christmas buffet included
• Party runs 7:00 PM–1:00 AM
BUFFET CLASSICS
1. Prawn cocktail
2. Chicken Kievs
3. Potato waffles
4. Black Forest gateau
5. Trifle
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
• Festive buffet
• Three buffet choices selected from the menu
MENU
1. Filo prawns
2. Christmas roasties
3. Turkey & cranberry sliders
4. Cranberry & Brie sliders
5. Loaded Yorkies
6. Mac & cheese bites
7. Deep fried Brie bites
8. Ricotta arancini
9. Maple glazed pigs in blankets
10. Clementine & marshmallow brownies
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
• Xmas buffet
Menu
1. Pizza
2. Pigs in blankets
3. Mini camembert rounds
4. Brie & cranberry toasted ciabatta
FAQs about Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Essex
Booking costs of Christmas restaurants average £35 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Essex, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £25 | and £38 | per person |
| Typically between £250 | and £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £350 | and £4000 | hire fee per day |
You'll find Christmas restaurants in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £350 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 60 and 110 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |
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Taru on the Hill at Taru on the Hill - lounge for 40 guests
Venue said: Taru on the Hill is offering contemporary Indian Cuisine in the heart of Buckhurst Hill, a beautiful town in Essex. We can cater 120 people in our restaurant for any occasion, any small or big. -
The Boardroom at Holiday Inn Southend by IHG - dining room for 10 guests
Venue said: The Boardroom is a self-contained private room with a formal, purpose-built feel. Design: Timber flooring, pale upholstered chairs and a long wood table create a clean contemporary look. -
The Dining Room at Fennes, rated 5/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Venue said: The room is wheelchair accessible and the venue provides step‑free guest entrance and accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small private groups seeking a formal, seated dining experience or an intimate, polished social gathering.
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Semi Private Area at Bill's Colchester Restaurant, from £16 per person (up to 18 guests seated)
Venue said: Bill's Colchester is an all-day restaurant in a period corner building with large street-facing windows, offering breakfast through to dinner in a relaxed setting. -
Kushi Suite at Kushi, from £600 hire fee per event (up to 45 guests seated)
Venue said: Kushi is a contemporary Indian restaurant defined by an intimate, design-led interior featuring curved arches and low, table-level lighting. Design: The venue's interior pairs dark marble-topped tables and brass table lamps... -
The Conservatory at The Rayleigh Lodge, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: The Rayleigh Lodge is a historic red-brick pub that pairs a restaurant serving Thai-influenced dishes with extensive outdoor seating. Venue highlights: The venue provides hands-on planning support for private hires, including...
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