Illustration of a holiday dinner scene (Festive Buffet at The Pippin)
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Festive Buffet at The Pippin

Guests gather in a cosy pub adorned with twinkling fairy lights, decorated Christmas trees, and roaring fires to enjoy seasonal celebrations. Dining options include festive buffets and traditional roast turkey dinners served with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, and gravy. The menu also features burgers loaded with seasonal favourites, vegetarian and vegan choices, decadent desserts, and a selection of winter warmers, beers, and cocktails.

What to Expect

Traditional Christmas roasts and festive buffets in a cosy pub.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Organizer

Greene King

Food & Drink

Choose from traditional turkey dinners with festive trimmings, festive buffets, starters, mains and desserts, with vegetarian, vegan and children's choices, plus seasonal drinks, winter warmers, merry mixers and mocktails.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and groups gathering for a festive meal

Vibe

Friendly, relaxed and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

The Pippin
78 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, England, ME16 0DR
Maidstone
ME16 0DR

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: For customers choosing the Christmas Day Menu, the deposit is £10 per adult and £10 per child. – Get tickets

Tips & Advice

  • Book Christmas Day early and send your menu choices by the deadline, because the pub can cancel bookings without them.
  • Online Christmas Day bookings close after 18 December, so phone the pub after that date to check for last-minute availability.
  • Cancel before 11 December if plans change, because Christmas Day deposits become non-refundable on or after that date.
  • Check the allergen information and the no-gluten Christmas Day menu before ordering if anyone in your group has dietary needs.
  • Watch your inbox from 21 October, when the email link for Christmas Day menu pre-orders arrives.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Christmas Day dinner is a set menu booked with a deposit and a menu pre-order. No-gluten and kids' versions are available.
  • Festive dining continues from Boxing Day onwards.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What's on the Christmas menus?

Choose from the Festive Buffet Menu, the Christmas Day Menu, a No Gluten Christmas Day Menu and a Kids Christmas Day Menu. Christmas dinner is roast turkey with roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. It comes with pigs in blankets, stuffing, Brussels sprouts and gravy, plus starters and desserts.

Do the menus cater for vegetarians, vegans and children?

Yes. The Christmas menus cater for vegetarians, vegans and children. Allergen information is available too.

What drinks are on offer?

Seasonal drinks include winter warmers, mixers and mocktails, plus mulled wine for festive get-togethers.

How does booking for Christmas Day work?

Book a table and pay a deposit, and your confirmation comes by email. Pre-orders open on 21 October 2026, and you get an email link to send your menu choices. Full payment is due by 1 December, or when you book after that date.

What if I need to cancel a Christmas Day booking?

Cancel before 11 December 2026 and you get a full refund. From 11 December the deposit is non-refundable, but any other payments are refunded in full.

Tags

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team