CELEBRATE THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR IN FIVE-STAR LUXURY IN SOUTH KENSINGTON
Five-star boutique hotel, 100 Queen’s Gate (www.100queensgate.com), is welcoming guests to enjoy a Christmas season to remember in the heart of South Kensington this season, with a range of seasonal event options and festive food offerings.
From Christmas tipples to delicious canapé receptions, private dining to festive stays, guests can work closely with the 100 Queen’s Gate’s events team to plan their perfect Christmas in one of the hotel’s unique bars, restaurants or diverse event spaces.
Executive Head Chef, Sofiane Kaced, has created a sumptuous set of menu options that will undoubtedly satisfy all taste palates. Ideal for both private and larger parties, a special Festive Set Menu offers a lavishly curated four-course menu, priced at £95 per person and including a welcome glass of Prosecco and a final course of mince pies, teas and coffees. Ideal for private and larger parties.
Guests can enjoy starters including:
- Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with truffle toast (VE)
- Citrus-Cured Smoked Salmon with gravlax and sturia caviar
- Beetroot Carpaccio with goats cheese mousse and pine nuts (V)
Indulgent main courses include:
- Traditional Roast Turkey with pigs in blankets and all the trimmings
- Spinach, Mushroom and Butternut Squash Pithivier with tarragon cream (V)
- Poached Trout and Crushed Potatoes with white balsamic and lemon sauce
- Grilled Cauliflower with crispy kale, pomegranate molasses, figs, dates and chimichurri (VE)
Diners can satisfy their sweet tooth with delectable Christmas desserts including:
- Traditional Christmas Pudding
- Chocolate Fondant with salted caramel sauce (V)
- A Selection of Festive Sorbets (VE)
Those seeking an alternative to a sit-down meal can book a Festive Canapé Reception, priced at £18 for a selection of four canapes and £32 for a selection of 7 canapés. Diners can choose from a delicious selection of hot and cold canapés, including Smoked Salmon Blinis with caviar and dill cream, Spicy Tuna Tartar Avocado Cones, Wild Mushroom Arancini Lollipops (V) and Foie Gras Mousse with Yellow Wine Gelée served on brioche. For something sweeter, dessert canapés include Lemon Meringue and speculoos and a Festive Vegan Tart (VE).
Alongside brandies, whisky and bubbles, diners can accompany their festive feasts with a lovingly selected range of special Christmas Tipples. Priced at £10 per person, guests can sip on a Mulled Wine, Egg Nogg or a Hot Toddy.
Event Spaces:
W/A Kensington Restaurant and Bar offers the perfect setting for all festive celebrations seating 30-60 diners in a private dining capacity. With its elegant surroundings decorated in hues of blue mixed with natural tones, guests can tuck into a refined and sumptuous festive menu to appeal to all.
Discreet drinking den, ESQ Bar, located on the lower ground floor with warm lighting and furnishings, offers an ideal setting to unwind and disconnect from the outside world and immerse in all things festive. Seating 80 guests in a private capacity or 40 in a semi-private setting, ESQ bar is the perfect choice for a buzzy reception.
On the ground floor, guests will discover Botanica, boasting an elegant glass atrium adorned with cherry blossoms and lavish greeneries. Seating up to 30 guests standing or 26 seated, Botanica offers the perfect option for smaller groups seeking a cosy hideaway to an intimate event or a festive Afternoon Tea. A surprising jewel of a room, Botanica is a true reflection of South Kensington’s calm and leafy Victorian heritage.
Guests can also book the hotel’s private event spaces, Knightsbridge and Kensington, both offering a refined and warm ambience. Knightsbridge, seating up to eight guests, and Kensington, seating up to 12 guests, offers the ideal spot for smaller groups seeking private festive dining
Those looking to extend their festive experience at 100 Queen’s Gate can book an overnight stay in one of the hotel’s uniquely designed and spacious rooms or suites situated over six floors. Each room has been lovingly refurbished and takes inspiration from the rich history of this former Victorian-period mansion.
With its unique and diverse range of festive event spaces and Christmas menus to accommodate all group types and sizes, and its unrivalled location in the heart of chic Kensington, 100 Queen’s Gate promises a memorable Christmas celebration this year.
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100 Queen’s Gate is open for the entire Christmas period including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Guest Rooms are available for check-in from 3pm and check-out by 12pm.
Overnight stay prices at 100 Queen’s Gate – London start at £175 for one night in a Superior Room.
100 Queen’s Gate – London
South Kensington,
London
SW7 5AG
