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!
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 600 guests.
Booking costs of Christmas restaurants average £45 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:
| From £35 | to £106 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £100 | to £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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average £120 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 80 and 150 guests | prices average £2100 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 180 guests | prices average £2000 hire fee per day |
Smaller Christmas restaurants usually fit up to 55 guests seated. Here are some great options in Kent, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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 - 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.
Medway at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel - meeting room for 30 guests
Venue said: This room can accommodate 24 people in a cabaret style on 3 round tables. All food and beverage will be served in the conference foyer which is located directly outside the suite, making this a convenient area for delegates...
Cheap Christmas restaurants in Kent start from £40 minimum spend per event or £250 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar at Bluewater, from £40 minimum spend per event
(up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: Browns Brasserie & Bar at Bluewater Shopping Centre offers a dedicated private dining room suitable for various events, including business lunches, celebrations, and corporate functions.
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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