Christmas dining

A stylish and relaxing alternative to Christmas office parties, Lifehouse is the perfect location for festive get-togethers.

The Restaurant at Lifehouse is a stylish, tranquil space with fantastic views out over the beautiful historic English Heritage Listed Gardens in Essex. With fantastic service, a fine wine list and plenty of free parking, it’s the perfect setting for your disco-free Christmas celebration. 

FESTIVE MENU

Available 25th November - 22nd December 2024 inclusive

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Starters

Burrata & Lifehouse Bees honey V

Served with a crispy salad of chicory, hazelnuts & thyme

Gravlax Chalk stream trout

Pickled beetroot, cured cucumber & soy dressing

Game terrine

Red onion jam and a sourdough bruschetta

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Main Course

Christmas turkey breast

Seasonal local greens, beef fat roast potatoes & pigs in blankets

Vegan Wellington VE

Brookelynne farm winter vegetables, pastry  & sweet pepper sauce

Fillet of Cod

Served with Saffron & mussels sauce, crushed new potatoes & samphire

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Dessert

Pannacotta

Poached blackberries & gin coulis, dark chocolate fudge

Christmas pudding cheesecake

Brandy soaked Christmas pudding, cranberries sauce

Poached pear

Pear crisps, tonka beans cremeaux, meringue & port reduction

Cheeseboard

With a choice of 2 cheeses

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Coffee & Mince pies

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2 courses £45 per person

3 courses £50 per person

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Pre orders required and a 12.5% service charge applies for groups of 8 or more. Private dining available for a minimum of 8 people).

£10 non-refundable deposit per person is required to secure your reservation. Full payment due 7 days prior to arrival. 

To book, please phone 01255 860050 or email events@lifehouse.co.uk

  • Terms & conditions

    1.Space is strictly subject to availability. To check availability and/or to book, visit our website
    www.lifehouse.co.uk, call us on 01255 860050 option 1 between 10am and 6pm where possible, or email events@lifehouse.co.uk.
    2. A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person will be required to secure your dining reservation at time of making your booking. Full payment is due 7 days prior to arrival. Overnight stays require full payment on booking.
    3. Due to the high volume of payments we can only accept payments & amendments from the
    main organiser.
    4. Please advise any dietary requirements 7 days prior to your reservation, or on booking after this date. If this is not provided in good time, we might not be able to cater for individual needs
    5. All additional charges must be settled on departure.
    AMENDMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
    1. If you need to cancel your booking you must notify the hotel immediately.
    2. All monies paid are non refundable or transferable in the case of a cancellation, however vouchers may be provided in the event of lockdown/ instruction to self isolate
    3. Increases in group size will be subject to availability and prices may change.
    OTHER
    1. The hotel reserves the right to change the Menu programme, contents or prices due to circumstances outside of its control such as produce availability and will not be held liable
    2. lifehouse Festive menu and New Years Eve Gala Dinner is strictly for adults aged over 18 years, proof of age may be required.
    3. Evening dress code is smart casual - Fancy dress is not permitted.
    4. Prices include VAT at the current rate
    5. Any additional treatments or services must be pre booked and paid prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.
    Please read our full T&Cs at www.lifehouse.co.uk