Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Kent
This holiday season, elevate your festive celebrations by choosing from our listings of the finest Christmas restaurants in Kent. These restaurants offer a variety of delectable seasonal dishes and drinks to satisfy all tastes. Experience the ease of finding the perfect spot with our vast selection, offering everything from waterfront dining spots with festive lights in Dover to pub function rooms with roaring fireplaces in Canterbury. Explore holiday restaurants with Tagvenue and hire the ideal spot today!
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from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityUpper Level with Terrace
50 guestsThe Drapers ArmsCanterbury, KentThe space can accommodate for either sit down dinners or standing events with a number of menu options available, from 3 course meals to buffets and finger food.
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from £52
per personCheck availabilityRestaurant Space
200 guestsBrowns Brasserie & Bar at BluewaterKentCConstance A.
“The space look just like the pictures. They were very flexible with taking the deposit.” -
from £39.95
per personCheck availabilityPrivate dining room
46 guestsCôte Brasserie Tunbridge WellsKentSet in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, just a short stroll from The Pantiles and the historic colonnade, Côte Tunbridge Wells offers a beautiful private dining space ideal for every occasion.
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from £53.95
per personCheck availabilityLibrary
20 guestsHoliday Inn MaidstoneKentThe Library is a Dining Room in Holiday Inn Maidstone distinguished by a library-style atmosphere that gives the space a formal, private-dining character.
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from £1200
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Restaurant
30 guestsThe Stanhope ArmsKentWe offer quality beers, wines, and locally sourced food. The pub features a cosy restaurant space with a seasonal menu. A children's play area keeps kids entertained, while dog owners can bring their pets (except in the restaurant)
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from £52
per personCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
50 guestsBrowns Brasserie & Bar at BluewaterKentBrowns Brasserie & Bar at Bluewater Shopping Centre offers a dedicated private dining room suitable for various events, including business lunches, celebrations, and corporate functions.
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from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Room
30 guestsDuke of YorkKentThe Dining Room is an event space in a traditional pub, combining classic interiors with a dedicated dining setting. Design: The room has a traditional, lived-in character, shaped by dark timber furniture, leather seating,
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from £14
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs at The Mariner
30 guestsThe MarinerKentOn the dining menu the high quality of the nearby produce in Kent is presented very well, and our friendly harbourside restaurant in Folkestone offers food served anytime of the day.
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from £250
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Mallows Restaurant
60 guestsMercure Tunbridge WellsKentThis space can host up to 70 guests for an evening event, so it’s a comfortable size for a proper celebration without feeling too large. It works well for birthday parties, wedding anniversaries, and funeral receptions.
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from £106
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Castle
100 guestsLeeds Castle - KentMaidstone, KentThe Castle is a Dining Room in Leeds Castle - Kent that retains decorative 1920s interiors, presenting a formal, period dining space within the historic house.
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from £70
per personCheck availabilityBradbourne House
100 guestsBradbourne HouseKentMMonika C.
“Bar service and catering was outstanding. Staff was very helpful.” -
from £400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Tasting Room
35 guestsMereworth WinesKentCapacities: Theatre - 35; U shape - 18; Boardroom - 12 Wall mounted TV and HDMI cable. Located just off the main winery the tasting room is usually host to our tours and tastings.
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What Christmas packages are available in Kent?
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 Kent offer packages between £20 and £90 per person. You'll find options for 10 to 950 guests.
• Three-course festive set menu
Menu
STARTERS
1. Chicken Liver Parfait
2. Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
3. Garlic & Chilli Prawns
4. Beetroot-Cured Smoked Salmon
5. Baked Christmas Tree
MAINS
1. Roast Turkey Ballotine
2. Sea Bream Velouté
3. Roasted Miso Parsnips
4. Chestnut & Sage Tartiflette
5. Sirloin
DESSERTS
1. Black Forest Financier
2. Christmas Pudding Nougat
3. Chocolate Praline Tart
4. Mince Pie Pain Perdu
5. Winter Berry Log
• Three-course festive meal
• Christmas novelties
• DJ entertainment
• Available Friday 4th, 11th and 18th December, and Saturday 5th, 12th and 19th December
• Three-course festive menu
• Complimentary sparkling wine for bookings from 10th–30th November
STARTERS
1. Traditional oak-smoked salmon
2. Grilled goat’s cheese & caramelised pear salad
3. Prawn cocktail
4. Duck liver parfait
5. Butternut squash & sage soup
MAINS
1. Browns festive turkey
2. Braised blade of beef
3. Pan-seared trout
4. Cranberry-glazed pork belly
5. Root vegetable nut roast
DESSERTS
1. Christmas pudding
2. Chocolate torte
3. Bramley apple, plum & cranberry crumble
4. Glazed lemon tart
5. Salted caramel profiteroles
• Christmas novelties
• Resident DJ
• Photobooth
• Thursdays and Sundays: 7:00 PM–midnight
• Fridays and Saturdays: 7:00 PM–1:00 AM
• Three-course festive menu
MENU
STARTERS
1. Ham hock and Ashmore Cheddar croquettes
2. Game terrine
3. Spiced parsnip soup
4. Frasers signature prawn cocktail
MAINS
1. Roast Kelly Bronze turkey
2. Slow-roasted belly of Egerton pork
3. Stout braised featherblade of Kentish beef
DESSERTS
1. Frasers award winning Christmas pudding
2. Canterbury apple tart
3. Sticky toffee pudding
4. Praline semi-freido
5. Chocolate trifle torte
6. Kentish cheeseboard
• Welcome in the bar area
• Two-course festive dinner in the Great Hall
• House DJ
• Bar opens from 6:30 PM
• Seating at 7:30 PM
• DJ from 9:30 PM
• Carriages at 11:30 PM
FAQs about Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Kent
Booking costs of Christmas restaurants average £42 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 Kent, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £35 | and £106 | per person |
| Typically between £500 | and £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £100 | and £193 | hire fee per hour |
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 Kent, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £120 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 75 and 150 guests | prices average £2100 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 180 guests | prices average £2000 hire fee per day |
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Bluebell Suite at Orida Hotels Maidstone - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: The Bluebell Suite at Orida Hotels Maidstone is a versatile space ideal for both meetings and small events, accommodating up to 40 people. This adaptable suite is perfect for business gatherings, workshops, or intimate celebrations, -
Chartwell Suite at Dover Marina Hotel & Spa - function room for 20 guests
Venue said: The Chartwell Suite is a private room at Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, used for smaller meetings, interviews, boardroom discussions, private dining, and group gatherings. -
Bubbles & Boogie at Mercure Tunbridge Wells, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 30 guests
Venue said: This room can host up to 40 guests for an evening event, so it’s well suited to smaller celebrations. It’s part of the original Dower House, which the hotel was built around, and you can feel that bit of history in the space.
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Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar at Bluewater, from £40 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: The venue provides in-house catering for private hires and maintains service patterns suited to set menus and informal receptions. Best for: Private dining for milestone meals, birthday celebrations with table service, corporate... -
Bubbles & Boogie at Mercure Tunbridge Wells, from £250 hire fee per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: It’s easy to set up in a way that keeps everyone connected without the room feeling crowded, whether you’re planning a relaxed meal or a low-key evening event. -
Gatefield Hall at The Alexander Centre, from £40 hire fee per hour (up to 240 guests seated)
Venue said: It’s the largest hall for hire in the local area with a pretty adjacent walled garden so you can take the party outside too. We have a fully licensed bar and catering-sized kitchen linked to The Gatefield Hall if you’re adding...
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