Christmas Sunday Lunch
Guests sit down to a three-course festive meal featuring main options such as roast turkey crown with traditional trimmings, roasted topside of beef, seabass fillets, or a nut roast. Dining takes place in Maxine’s Restaurant, with intimate private settings also available for family gatherings. The meal finishes with desserts like pear and cinnamon crumble served with vanilla custard.
What to Expect
Three-course festive Sunday dining served in Maxine’s Restaurant.
Event Details
Food & Drink
The three-course menu includes roast turkey, topside of beef, seabass or nut roast, with optional sides and pear and cinnamon crumble for dessert.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families looking for a festive meal together
Vibe
Festive and intimate
Energy Level
Low
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: 3 courses £34.00. Additional sides: 6 Pigs and Blankets served with Gravy £6.50; 4 Vegan Pigs and Blankets £6.50. All prices are inclusive of VAT. – Get tickets
- Hours: 12pm - 3pm.
Tips & Advice
- Make a reservation by emailing eventsteam.darlingtonhotel@bannatyne.co.uk or calling 01325 365858, option 2, as bookings are essential.
- Pay the £10 per-person deposit when booking to secure your date; note that it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Send your party’s meal pre-orders and final payment at least four weeks before your booking, as required by the hotel.
- Tell the hotel about specific food requests or allergies when booking, as the event asks guests to provide this information then.
- Ask the events team about an exclusive private setting if you want a more intimate family meal.
Special Events & Promotions
- Private dining settings are available for an intimate family experience; enquire with the events team.
- Additional sides are available at extra cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dishes are available for the three-course lunch?
Main options include roast turkey crown, roasted topside of beef, seabass fillets and nut roast, followed by pear and cinnamon crumble with vanilla custard.
Can dietary needs or allergies be accommodated?
Tell the hotel about food requests or allergies when booking. Some dishes can be prepared gluten-free or dairy-free on request.
Can we book a private dining setting?
Private settings are available for a more intimate family meal; enquire with the events team.
Can we add extra sides to the meal?
Additional sides, including pigs in blankets and vegan pigs in blankets, are available at extra cost.
What is required to secure a booking and choose dishes?
A per-person deposit secures the date. Final payment and pre-orders are due four weeks before the booking.
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