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Mince pies, a Christmas pudding and cups of tea on a festive table
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Christmas afternoon tea in London 2026: where to book this year

Ten London festive afternoon teas for 2026, from £62 at the Royal Lancaster to £125 at The Ritz, with dates, prices per person and what is on each stand, checked…

Sam Allcock · 14 November 2026 · 7 min read
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Stir-up Sunday22Nov · SunMake the Christmas pudding Traditionally the Sunday before Advent.
St Andrew's Day30Nov · MonCook something Scottish Scotch lamb muckle pie
Christmas Day25Dec · FriBook the food shop early Delivery slot dates
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Five bottles from the Radnor+ functional spring water range
Food & Drink

Radnor Hills to launch Radnor+ functional spring waters in January 2027

Welsh drinks producer Radnor Hills will launch Radnor+, a range of functional spring waters in 660ml bottles led by an alkaline water, in January 2027.

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A private dining table laid for a party in The Glass Room at Osteria Angelina, with City views

Osteria Angelina opens The Glass Room, a 13th-floor private dining room above the City
A fried chicken burger with red cabbage slaw and a pot of gravy at Burger & Beyond

Burger & Beyond’s Christmas Burger comes with a pot of gravy on the side
Interior of Kasi restaurant with warm colours, Indian textiles and a river-themed ceiling wallpaper

Kasi opens at Careys Manor in Brockenhurst with Chef Jolly as culinary director
A flight of Scotch whisky drams served on a table at Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar

Amber Restaurant marks 25 years with whisky flights chosen by its own team

London

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Turkey schnitzel focaccia sandwich with Brie and cranberry sauce on a bakery counter

Signorelli unveils Christmas menu with Turkey Schnitzel Focaccia, festive bakes and gifts
Festive afternoon tea and Christmas dishes at Aki London

Aki London teams up with Rebecca Vallance on a couture Christmas afternoon tea
Festive Christmas sandwiches, including a turkey baguette and a turkey bagel

Festive sandwiches arrive at PAUL, B Bagel and TOZI Counter in London
A tray of oysters, mussels and shellfish with bread and dips at Clerk's House

Green & Fortune reveals London Museum menus, from a Billingsgate Bap to a Mirinda Daiquiri

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A Côte at Home Christmas table laid with turkey, trimmings and festive dishes
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