For those looking to impress this Christmas, Theo Randall at the InterContinental brings glamour in spades. This renowned chef brings his 30 years of experience to the InterContinental hotel with this eponymous restaurant, offering menus of high-quality, Italian dining - perfect for those looking to mix it up this Christmas.
In terms of spaces, there are a number of private dining rooms where you can host your Christmas party. The Puglia Dining Room is an elegant option which can cater for up to 20 guests, boasting sleek and contemporary decor - the perfect blank canvas for those looking to put their own stamp on this year’s festivities.
Elsewhere, the Amalfi Dining Room offers sleek wood-panelled walls, offering two long tables which can seat up to 40 guests for a sit down feast. Hire these spaces separately, or combine them for something a bit larger. Why not host a pre-dinner drinks and canape reception in one half before moving across for a sit-down dinner? There are plenty of options.
For those looking for a larger space, exclusive hire of the restaurant can accommodate up to 165 people. Different menus are available depending on the size of your party. For less than 10, you’re more than welcome to order from the a la carte which includes dishes such as calamari with borlotti beans, smoked trout with chilli, capers and pine nuts, and tagliatelle with tiger prawns and zucchini.
For slightly larger groups, between 11 and 15 guests, there’s a selection of private dining set menus which you can choose from. Tuck into primi platters of buffalo mozzarella with slow-roasted tomatoes, pangrattato and salted ricotta, or risotto with portobello and porcini mushrooms, followed by lamb rump with slow-cooked potato, green beans, grilled red peppers and lamb jus, or fresh pillows of seasonal ravioli. For 16+, the chef recommends choosing a fixed set menu of the same dishes, subject to dietary requirements.
If you're really looking to stand out this Christmas, then be sure to look into the cookery or negroni masterclasses, for an activity-filled celebration complete with tipples and snacks.