Christmas is the time to really go all out, and for these occasions, there's Ricco London. Ricco is a specialist events venue in Kensington, in a perfect location just a short walk away from the underground and surrounded by hotels and a buzzing neighbourhood, ideal for guests coming from across London or out of town.
Ricco offers exclusive, entire-venue hire with two different areas: a private dining room and club. Opt for just one, or go for both and really throw a Christmas party to impress your colleagues. Hire is available all through the week from Monday to Sunday, with a late licence of 3am already in place and even options to go later, if requested in advance.
Christmas parties are so at home here, starting in the private dining area which is flamboyantly decorated with deep colours, atmospheric lighting and velvet-covered banquettes. Here, there's a minimum capacity of 20 guests, and a maximum of 50 when seated or 60 if enjoying a buffet. The night will begin with a glamorous cocktail reception, allowing your guests to chat and mingle before dinner starts. They won't be going hungry, though, with canapes and bowl food circulating the room.
For dinner, the team provides all catering in house and already have devised a delicious festive menu. The set menu begins with a complimentary glass of champagne, followed by a generous selection of starters, with options like mini buckwheat blinis topped with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, chives and quail eggs, alongside grilled white asparagus with creamy hollandaise and lobster soup. For mains, we like the sound of succulent beef wellington in flaky pastry, but a popular option is the traditional roast turkey with sage stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy and honey-glazed carrots. Finally, desserts like traditional panettone are hard to resist.
After dinner, prepare for amazing entertainment like fire performers and burlesque, as well as the option to take over the club and keep the party going all night.