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Christmas Parties at The Athenaeum

Whether it’s with friends, family, clients or colleagues, toast the festive season with a celebration in Mayfair, one of London’s most iconic locations. Choose from our unique event spaces, beverage packages and creative menus and our team will be on-hand to deliver your bespoke event with impeccable service.

Canapés

The perfect amuse bouche on arrival, our delicious canapes are priced at £28 per person, which includes a choice of 5 items:

  • Colston Bassett Stilton, Dried Apricot, Celery & Walnut
  • Sweet Potato & Thyme Gougère
  • Whipped Chicken Liver Parfait, Truffle, Brioche
  • Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Chive Roulade, Salmon Caviar
  • Beetroot & Cranberry Tartlet
  • Portland Crab & Salmon Fishcake, Caper Emulsion
  • Venison Sausage Roll
  • Turkey & Pepper Brochette, Satay Sauce
  • Pheasant & Rosemary Arancini
  • Caramelised Onion, Black Olive, Anchovy Galette
Canapés at 116 at The Athenaeum

Set Menus

Available from 6-48 guests.

Holly | From £55 per person

  • Pumpkin veloute, sage, croutons
  • Maple and mustard glazed duck confit, roasted sprouts, mustard sauce
  • Classic Christmas pudding, brandy butter, orange custard
  • British cheese selection, Peter’s Yard crackers, spiced pear chutney, grapes, celery (£15 supplement per person)
  • Coffee, tea & infusions, mini mince pies

Mistletoe | From £65 per person

  • Salt baked celeriac carpaccio, apple, hazelnut, truffle
  • Cured salmon, pickled cucumber, beetroot relish, horseradish, dill
  • Roast bronze turkey, sage & thyme stuffing, pigs in blankets, duck fat roasties, sprouts and bacon, crushed roots
  • Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream
  • To share on the table: Baked Tunworth cheese, truffle honey, flat breads (£18 supplement per person)
  • Coffee, tea & infusions, mini mince pies

Snowflake | From £85 per person

This option must be pre-ordered, with a table plan and dietary requirements provided in advance.

  • Salt baked celeriac carpaccio, apple, hazelnut, truffle
  • Cured salmon, pickled cucumber, beetroot relish, horseradish, dill
  • Roast bronze turkey, sage & thyme stuffing, pigs in blankets, duck fat roasties, sprouts and bacon, crushed roots
    OR
  • Fillet of beef wellington, buttered savoy cabbage, fondant potato, red wine jus
  • Classic Christmas pudding, brandy butter, orange custard
    OR
  • Black forest, mousse, brownie, cherry
  • British cheese selection, Peter’s Yard crackers, spiced pear chutney, grapes, celery (£15 supplement per person)
  • Coffee, tea & infusions, petit fours

A La Carte Menu

Available for up to 6 guests, our a la carte menu option is the ideal choice when it comes to providing a variety of delicious choices for your invitees. Guests can choose from a selection of three starters, three mains courses and three desserts with the option to add on additional cheese course:

Starters

  • Pumpkin veloute, sage, croutons £12
  • Salt baked celeriac carpaccio, apple, hazelnut, truffle £14
  • Cured salmon, pickled cucumber, beetroot relish, horseradish, dill £14

Main Courses

  • Braised venison haunch, red cabbage, salsify, Dauphinoise potato £36
  • Grilled monkfish, potato gnocchi, chestnuts, smoked bacon, pumpkin £27
  • Strozzapretti, wild mushrooms, Lincolnshire poacher, sprout tops £23

Desserts

  • Classic Christmas pudding, brandy butter, orange custard £9
  • Cherry mascarpone snow globe £10
  • Black forest, mousse, brownie, cherry £10

British Cheese Selection, Peter’s Yard Crackers, Spiced Pear Chutney, Grapes & Celery (£15 supplement per person)

Coffee, tea & infusions, mini mince pies £5

Festive Drink Packages

Rudolph’s Choice | From £30 per person

Each guest receives a glass of Prosecco or Noughty non-alcoholic sparkling, a half bottle of wine and mineral water.

Wines: Malvasia 2020, Cantina di Venosa, Basilicata, Italy, Madregale Rosso 2020, Cantina Tollo, Abruzzo, Italy

Frosty’s Favourites | From £45 per person

Each guest receives a glass of Champagne or Noughty non-alcoholic sparkling, a half bottle of wine and mineral water.

Wines: Zapallar Outer Limits Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Montes, Aconcagua, Chile, Swartland Rouge 2020, Kloof Street, Coastal Region, South Africa

Santa’s Tipples | From £55 per person

Each guest receives a glass of Champagne or Noughty non-alcoholic sparkling, a half bottle of wine and mineral water.

Wines: Chablis, Domaine Colette Gros 2019, Burgundy, France, Malbec ‘Ultra’ 2017, Kaiken, Mendoza, Argentina

All vintages subject to change

Champagne in Bar

Drink Reception Packages

Prosecco Reception | From £25 per person

Includes one glass of Prosecco or Noughty non-alcoholic sparkling per person and a selection of three different canapes

Deluxe Prosecco Reception | From £45 per person

Includes two glasses of Prosecco or Noughty non-alcoholic sparkling per person and a selection of five different canapes

Champagne Reception | From £45 per person

Includes one glass of Champagne or Noughty non-alcoholic sparkling per person and a selection of three different canapes

Deluxe Champagne Reception | From £60 per person

Includes two glasses of Champagne or Noughty non-alcoholic sparkling per person and a selection of five different canapes

Christmas Tree
Joanna Lumley Christmas Window

Gift Vouchers

From afternoon tea to overnight stays, give the gift of The Athenaeum this Christmas.

A Gift Voucher to dine at The Athenaeum's restaurant in Green Park - 116 at The Athenaeum.