Christmas Through the Ages: A Festive Dinner with John Crouch
Guests begin the evening with a glass of mulled wine before sitting down for a curated four-course Christmas dinner that explores the evolution of seasonal cuisine. Cumbrian food historian John Crouch shares commentary on historical culinary customs, ancient traditions, and the cultural stories behind each era-themed dish. The meal concludes with tea, coffee, and traditional festive sweet treats.
Thu, Dec 10, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
£45 per person. The event includes mulled wine on arrival, a four-course festive dinner, commentary from John Crouch, tea and coffee, and traditional festive sweet treats.
Hours
18:30.
Neighborhood
Borrowdale Valley
Food & Drink
The event includes mulled wine on arrival, a four-course festive dinner themed around different historical periods, followed by tea, coffee and traditional festive sweet treats.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book online or by phone to reserve a place for this dinner event.
- Keep your ticket confirmation, which includes the unique link for the ticket-holder overnight stay offer.
- Allow for a four-course meal, commentary from John Crouch, and tea, coffee and festive sweet treats.
- If you’re interested in the Sunday carvery voucher, note that the event includes a chance to win one.
Special Events & Promotions
- John Crouch shares commentary at the dinner on 10 December.
- Ticket holders get an exclusive discount on an overnight stay on the night of the event.
- Guests have a chance to win a two-course Sunday carvery voucher.
Links & Contact
Run by Lake District Hotels
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the dinner?
The event includes mulled wine on arrival, a four-course festive dinner, tea, coffee and traditional festive sweet treats.
What makes the menu a dinner through the ages?
Each course is inspired by a different historical period, exploring festive food traditions through the centuries.
Who provides the commentary during the meal?
Cumbrian food historian John Crouch shares commentary on the origins, cultural significance and stories behind the dishes.
Can guests win anything during the event?
Guests have the chance to win a voucher for a two-course Sunday carvery.
Is there an overnight stay offer for ticket holders?
Ticket holders can access an exclusive discounted flexible-rate overnight stay on the night of the event using the unique link in their ticket confirmation.
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