Christmas & New Year
Great food, festive celebrations and unforgettable moments await at Oakwood Hotel. Whether it’s a Christmas party, festive meal, private celebration or seasonal stay — celebrate Christmas your way with us.
Twigworth, Gloucester
25 December
Make Christmas Day truly special.
Enjoy a delicious five-course festive lunch, featuring Gloucestershire turkey and all the traditional trimmings, served in the warm and welcoming surroundings of Oakwood Hotel.
Christmas Day tables are limited. Book early to secure your table and celebrate Christmas with us.
6
Courses
12–4 PM
Christmas Day Dining
Free
Parking
Christmas Day
Full Day Breakdown
Guest Experience & Service Times
11:30am
Hotel and bar open
Reception and bar team ready; background Christmas music playing
11:45–12:15pm
Guests arrive and are welcomed
Coats taken, guests shown to the bar or reception area
12:00pm
Welcome drinks and festive canapés served
Drinks offered on arrival; canapés circulated by the front-of-house team
12:20pm
First call for guests to take their seats
Check seating plan and identify allergies and dietary requirements
12:30pm
Guests seated
Welcome from the manager and explanation of the day
12:40pm
Course One: Starters
Starters served according to the preorder and table plan
1:15pm
Course Two: Roasted Parsnip and Apple Soup
Soup served to all guests; vegan and gluten-free
1:40pm
Course Three: Champagne Sorbet
Sorbet served as a palate cleanser
1:55pm
Short interval
Tables cleared, drinks refreshed and main courses prepared
2:15pm
Course Four: Main Courses
Turkey, beef, cod and vegan nut roast served according to preorders
2:55pm
Main courses cleared
Guests offered fresh drinks before the Christmas message
3:00pm
The King's Christmas Message
Shown on a television or screen, with service paused
3:10pm
Short comfort break
Kitchen prepares desserts; front of house resets tables
3:25pm
Course Five: Desserts
Desserts served according to preorders
4:00pm
Course Six: British Cheese Selection
Cheese boards, biscuits, grapes, celery and chutney served
4:30pm
Tea, coffee, mince pies and chocolates
Relaxed table service with Christmas music
5:00pm
Bar service and relaxed social time
Guests can move to the bar or remain at their tables
5:45pm
Last orders
Guests politely advised that the event is finishing
6:00pm
Christmas Day event ends
Arrange taxis and assist residents or guests leaving
6:00–7:00pm
Clear-down
Kitchen and front-of-house cleaning, stock check and secure cash/bar
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Every direct hotel booking
5% Off
Direct food & table bookings
Free
Car parking, every stay
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