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Christmas Parties

Make it a Christmas to remember at The Orangery

If you’re looking for an exclusive location for your Christmas Party, The Orangery is a showstopping choice. Located in Central Maidstone with excellent transport links and local accommodation options, the venue and team are multi-award-winning and experts at throwing a party. New for 2023, the venue will be decorated in luxurious white and gold festive decor guaranteed to delight your guests. From the moment you enquire, our professional events and catering team will take care of everything so that you can enjoy the festivities.

Pricing & Guest Numbers

Monday to Wednesday: £70.00 per person
Thursday: £75.00 per person
Friday & Saturday: £80.00 per person

Minimum Guests: 50
Maximum Guests: 170

The Orangery's Christmas Party Package Includes

  • Exclusive use of the orangery, garden room, and nine-acres of landscaped grounds from 6pm until 1am
  • Dedicated event manager who will ensure your event is planned and managed to perfection
  • Access from 3pm on the day of your event
  • Staff and servers who will ensure the smooth running of your event
  • Three-course festive feast created by our in-house chefs
  • Fully stocked bar and barperson (drinks not included)
  • Coffee & mince pies served in the garden room
  • Table number & name holders
  • Luxurious white & gold festive decor, including table centrepieces
  • Complimentary parking for up to 60 cars
  • DJ & Dancefloor from 6:30pm to 1am
  • Easel and frame for displaying your table plan
Outdoor winter scene
Images by Tommy Reynolds Photography

Event Timeline

  • 6:30pm: Guest arrival & festive drinks reception in The Garden Room
  • 7:15pm: Guests invited to take their seats for Dinner
  • 7:30pm: A festive three course meal in The Orangery
  • 9:00pm: Coffee & mince pies in The Garden Room
  • 9:30pm: DJ begins the evening party
  • 12:30pm: Bar closes
  • 1am: Carriages

About The Orangery

Breathtakingly beautiful, your guests will be blown away by The Orangery. Nestled in nine acres of landscaped gardens, with lakes and a tumbling waterfall, The Orangery is a beautiful building with plenty of space and privacy for your exclusive Christmas Party.

The Orangery

The Orangery

The Adjoining Garden Room

The Adjoining Garden Room

Professional Events Team

Professional Events Team

In-house catering team

In-House Catering Team

Nine acres of Gardens

Nine Acres of Gardens

Lakes & Tumbling Waterfall

Lakes & Tumbling Waterfall

Holly & Sam_s Wedding
Images by Tommy Reynolds Photography

Special Touches

Looking to incorporate something special into your Christmas Party? Contact us for pricing information on the below, or let us know if you have something else in mind.

Fireworks

Fireworks Over Lake

Various drinks packages

Various Drinks Packages

Canapes

Festive Canapes

Cocktail Bar & Mixologist

Cocktail Bar & Mixologist

After dinner liquors

After Dinner Liquors

DJ dancefloor upgrade

DJ Dancefloor Upgrade

Sample Festive Menu

Starters

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Toasted Seeds & Parmesan (Vegetarian)

Beetroot Cured Salmon, Horseradish Cream & Pickled Shallot

Chicken Liver Pate, Rhubarb & Toasted Sourdough

Duck Croquette, Pistachio Crumb & Plum Chutney

Mushroom Pâté, Shimeji Mushrooms, Toasted Sourdough & Watercress Salad (Vegan)

Mains

Roast Turkey, Pigs in Blankets, Sausage Stuffing, Thyme Roasted Potatoes, Honey Glazed Parsnip, Carrots & Sprouts

Loin of Pork, Crackling, Creamy Mash, Mulled Wine, Red Cabbage & Grain Mustard Sauce

Cod, Crushed Potato, Steamed Greens & Sauvignon Blanc Reduction

Wild Mushroom Gnocchi, Pine Nuts & Truffle Oil (Vegetarian)

Roasted Celeriac Steak, Leek Ragout, Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Salsa Verde (Vegan)

Desserts

Christmas Pudding & Brandy Custard

Almond Tart & Blueberry Sorbet

Kentish Apple & Blackberry Oat Crumble & Vanilla Ice Cream

Passion Fruit Brûlée & Shortbread Biscuit

Chocolate Truffle Torte & Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream (Vegan)