Festive Celebrations 2025

Experience a truly unforgettable Christmas at Sofitel London St James. Enjoy the magic of the festive season with our luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining, and enchanting ambiance. Discover the perfect blend of tradition and contemporary elegance, making your holiday celebrations truly memorable.

Festive Season

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Season’s greeting Festive packages Festive menus Preferred suppliers

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SEASON’S GREETING

During this magical time of year, it is my pleasure to send you warm greetings on behalf of everyone here at Sofitel London St James. The festive season is a time to celebrate, unwind, and cherish those dear to us. We are honoured that you have chosen to spend this unique moment of the year with us. Our only standard is “yours”. Our team is here to ensure you feel at home, surrounded by the festive cheer and warmth of our hospitality.

May the spirit of the season bring you and your family joy and togetherness.

Marie-Paule Nowlis General Manager & Area General Manager Sofitel UK

FESTIVE PACKAGES

FESTIVE PACKAGES

PARTY 50 guests minimum

Venue hire A welcome glass of Champagne or Mocktail Four canapés

Three-course set festive menu Half a bottle of wine per guest Tea, coffee, and petit fours Mineral water Decorative Christmas tree

Festive centrepieces and traditional crackers Personalised menus and individual place cards

RECEPTION

50 guests minimum

Venue hire A welcome glass of Champagne or Mocktail Six canapés Three hours of beer, wine, and soft drinks Decorative Christmas tree

ENHANCEMENTS Second glass of Champagne Two-hour beer, wine & soft drinks Three-hour beer, wine & soft drinks Add spirits to the drinks package Additional bowl food Additional canapés Selection of British and French cheese

Prices include VAT. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your final bill.

CANAPÉS

MEAT Pigs in Blankets with Honey-Mustard Glaze Crisp pancetta wrap, wholegrain mustard honey, served on rosemary skewer Mini Turkey & Cranberry Brioche Slider Sage mayo, cranberry compote, baby spinach, toasted seeded brioche

FISH Smoked Salmon Mille-feuille Lemon crème fraiche, salmon tartare, dill cress Prawn Cocktail Cup King prawn, spiced Marie Rose, shredded gem, micro celery

VEGETERIAN Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion Tartlet Flaky pastry, sweet onion jam, thyme flower Jerusalem Artichoke & Truffle Vol-au-Vent Creamed Jerusalem artichoke, shaved black truffle, crisp shallots, puff pastry crown VEGAN Heritage Beetroot & Smoked Almond Tartare Golden & ruby beet, smoked almond crumb, horseradish vegan crème Maple-Glazed Root Veg Skewer Roasted carrot, parsnip, red onion, toasted sesame seed finish

V - Vegetarian | VEG - Vegan | GF - Gluten-Free

BOWL FOOD

COLD Burrata, heritage beetroot, candied walnuts with sherry vinegar dressing (V | GF) Radicchio, fennel, activated almonds with pomegranate dressing (V | GF) Salmon tartare, cucumber, spinach, farro with wasabi mayonnaise (V) Coronation chicken, baby gem, almonds, mango and chilli (GF) Nori bowl, sesame tofu, green beans, buckwheat noodles, tahini dressing (V) Crayfish, vermicelli, grapefruit, mint, avocado, ginger, kale (GF) Spicy beef, beansprouts with Vietnamese dressing (GF) HOT Pumpkin-sage ravioli, hazelnuts, Swiss chard (V) Crispy chili duck, coconut-lime sticky rice, scallion-coriander (GF) Black cabbage, risotto, lentils with truffle oil (V | GF) Orecchiette pasta, cauliflower, parmesan and sticky beef Chili chicken, corn, avocado salsa, black quinoa and sour cream (GF) Braised beef cheeks, smoked mash, wild mushrooms, confit carrot (GF) Hot smoked salmon, potato salad, crispy bacon (GF) Coconut curry, peppered prawns, mango (GF)

DESSERTS Speculoos and vanilla cheesecake Fig and mascarpone tart Tainori crémeux Gingerbread treacle tart Passionfruit and coconut chia verrine (V | GF) Pain d'épices crème brulée (GF)

V - Vegetarian | VEG - Vegan | GF - Gluten-Free

SET MENU

STARTERS Hand-Dived Orkney Scallops with Sauce Jacqueline and Caviar from Exmoor Served with petit salad & coral salt

Velouté of English Winter Jerusalem Artichokes with Chanterelle Mushrooms (V) Sided with a warm Old Winchester cheese and thyme pastry twist

Pressed Game Terrine A delicate mosaic of pigeon, pheasant, and partridge, paired with cranberry gel, toasted brioche, pickled walnut, and baby herbs, finished with micro cress and a port wine reduction

Carpaccio of Bluefin Tuna with Yuzu Gel and Crispy Nori Garnished with pickled radish, shiso leaves, and sesame snow

Burrata and Aged Balsamic Pearls and Basil Oil (V) Enhanced with a tarragon & apple vinaigrette, compressed tomatoes. and edible flowers

MAINS North Sea Cod with tempura king prawn and Shellfish Emulsion Accompanied by a champagne sabayon, samphire, and seaweed-infused pommes purée

Duo of Aged Highland Beef: Grilled Fillet and Braised Cheek with Bone Marrow Jus Served with celeriac Gratin, roasted baby carrots, and a rich truffle jus

Stuffed Saddle of Norfolk Lamb Wild mushroom duxelles, chestnut and rosemary farce, slow-roasted. Served with glazed courgette flower, Jerusalem puree, and a rich rosemary & red wine jus Turkey Roulade with Apricot & Sage Stuffing Turkey breast rolled with apricot and sage filling, confit carrots, Brussels sprout purée, fondant potato. Tartlet of cranberry & red onion compote and a rich turkey jus

Roasted Celeriac Steak with Hazelnut Dukkha and Cauliflower Velouté (V) Finished with a touch of lemon oil and crispy kale

V - Vegetarian | VEG - Vegan | GF - Gluten-Free

SET MENU

DESSERTS Classic Christmas Pudding Steamed in tradition, served with Warm Clementine Butter and Madagascar Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise Mont Blanc à la Vanille Chestnut and Bourbon Vanilla Vermicelli with Wild Blackberry Sorbet and Gold-Dusted Meringue Shards

Bûche de Noël – Forêt Noire Valrhona Chocolate and Vanilla Roulade, Sour Cherry Confit, and Dark Cherry Gelée

Spiced Pear & Cranberry Tart Buttery Shortcrust with Caramel Glaze, Poached Pears, Spiced Cranberries, and Madagascar Vanilla Chantilly

Gingerbread Crème Brûlée (GF, V) Silken Spiced Custard with a Crystallised Ginger Tuile and Burnt Sugar Top

V - Vegetarian | VEG - Vegan | GF - Gluten-Free

FESTIVE PETIT FOURS

Miniature Spiced Mince Pies

Fruit Gelées with Seasonal Essences

Handcrafted Assorted Macarons

Cinnamon & Nutmeg Spiced Shortbread

V - Vegetarian | VEG - Vegan | GF - Gluten-Free

PREFERRED SUPPLIERS

PREFERRED SUPPLIERS

PHOTOGRAPHER David Christopher captures the mood and feeling of your event effortlessly; his work is natural, authentic and never disruptive. MUSIC Naomi Giarraputo on violin, Shagzi on sax, and Londonsdj on decks: our recommended trio for creating the perfect ambience for your event. FLORIST Moyses Stevens’ floral designs are refined, seasonal and always spot-on. We trust them completely to transform a space. STATIONERY Stylish, curated stationery that instantly elevates the look and feel of any event, Dimitria Jordan brings the finishing touch for all menus, placecards, and more. ILLUSTRATIONS Hannah Marchant’s hand-drawn details add a unique, personal charm. Guests always notice, and love, her work. PHOTOBOOTH Sleek, fun and always a guest favourite, Photo Chic booths are a brilliant way to capture the moment.

For more information on our festive events and offers, please contact us on: +44 (0) 20 7747 2224 Sofitel.LondonStJames@sofitel.com 6 Waterloo Place - London, SWIY 4AN

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