Key Christmas dates We’re flexible this Christmas and you can order right up until the 23rd of December for those last minute emergencies. Here’s our last order cut-offs and last delivery days for Christmas 2025.
Christmas at a glance
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DEC (SAT) 23 USUAL TIMES 24 CLOSED 14:30PM 25 CLOSED (WEB ONLY) 26 CLOSED (WEB ONLY) 27 CLOSED 28 USUAL TIMES 29 USUAL TIMES 30 USUAL TIMES 31 CLOSED 14:30PM 2 USUAL TIMES 3 USUAL TIMES 1 CLOSED (WEB ONLY) DEC (SUN) DEC (MON) DEC (TUE) DEC (WED) JAN (FRI) JAN (SAT) JAN (THU)
December Final Execution & Quality Control Hold daily briefings to address challenges, reinforce standards, and celebrate achievements. Implement real-time feedback systems to resolve guest concerns promptly. Assign senior staff to oversee quality control and support the team. Monitor staff well-being, offer incentives, and maintain morale to ensure consistent, high-quality service Need some friendly advice this Christmas? Give us a call and we’ll be happy to help! 01622 612345
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July - August Early Planning & Menu Development Begin preparations by August or September. Design festive menus for Christmas Day and party nights, featuring traditional, vegetarian, and plant-based options. Develop tiered packages for different group sizes and budgets, including food, drink, and entertainment. Get our locally minded sales team involved early to help. Start thinking about targeted marketing to attract both corporate and social bookings.
July - September Comprehensive Budgeting & Costing Calculate food, beverage, and labour costs for each menu, factoring in seasonal price changes. Speak to your sales representative to help you with this. They will also be able to help you set pricing to ensure strong profit margins while remaining competitive. Create detailed
October-December Strategic Marketing Rollout Launch digital and print campaigns by October, targeting corporate clients, groups, and families. Promote special menus, party packages, and early booking incentives. Optimize your online booking system for increased demand, and implement deposit policies to reduce no-shows. Use email, social media, and local advertising to build anticipation and drive reservations throughout December.
October-November Staff Recruitment & Training Assess staffing needs based on projected bookings. Start recruiting temporary staff early, prioritising those with hospitality experience. Provide comprehensive training on festive menus, service standards, and handling high-volume periods. Hold regular team meetings to update staff on changes, reinforce cleaning protocols, and address feedback from previous years to ensure excellent service.
November Inventory & Order Management Forecast ingredient and beverage needs using past data. Order non-perishables in advance and organize storage to handle increased stock. Check out our delivery days over the festive period. Secure priority delivery slots before Christmas and remember our friendly, locally minded team are always at the end of the phone to help you out if you run into unexpected shortages or over bookings.
Early November Venue Preparation & Decoration Choose a festive theme that matches your brand and appeals to your customers.
Late November Operational Preparation
Streamline kitchen prep by scheduling advance work for menu items. Optimize table layouts and service routes for efficiency during peak times. Conduct practice runs with staff to anticipate challenges. Develop contingency plans for staff absences, unexpected demand, or supply issues, ensuring the team is ready for any situation throughout the busy festive period.
Decorate with quality ornaments, lights, and
seasonal scents to create a welcoming atmosphere. Make sure venue layout accommodates expected guest numbers comfortably, by remains accessible and functional. See page 38 for our range of Christmas table decorations and crackers.
financial projections to assess profitability and
adjust offerings as needed to maximize revenue during the festive period.
throughout December’s demanding schedule.
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