18/11/25

The Great Christmas Feast from The Lost Estate

The Christmas holidays got a little more exciting with the return of The Great Christmas Feast from The Lost Estate, running 14 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. Described as a Victorian feast for the senses, the experience invites guests to step through a magical portal and journey back to London, Christmas Eve 1843. Audiences enter Dickens’ own home to hear A Christmas Carol told by Dickens himself, accompanied by live music and served alongside a three-course banquet inspired by authentic dishes of the era.

Blending performance, storytelling and dining, The Great Christmas Feast creates an immersive world that envelops its guests. At its heart is a mesmerising one-man performance by David Alwyn (Secret Cinema, War of the Worlds Immersive Experience), who embodies Dickens while effortlessly shifting between narrator and character to bring Scrooge, Marley and Tiny Tim vividly to life.

The audience will also be entertained cinematic live music, composed by The Lost Estate’s Composer in Residence, Steffan Rees and performed by three outstanding classical musicians, three exceptional classical musicians; Guy Button on violinBeth Higham-Edwards on percussion, and Kieran Carteron on cello. Together, the performers and musicians immerse audiences fully in Dickens’ world, capturing the textures, tones and spirit of the Victorian era and giving the entire experience a richly atmospheric, deeply moving quality.

Evening performances are at 7pm (doors from 6pm) and matinee performances are at 1pm (doors from 12noon).

Prices:

● Classic Dining -From £139.50, shared tables with a three-course festive banquet and immersive Christmas Carol experience.

● Charlie’s Circle -From £179.50, private table seating with welcome drink, coat check, three-course banquet and Christmas Carol experience.

● Charlie’s Circle “Royale” - From £249.50, VIP seating with Champagne and canapés on arrival, after-dinner digestif, priority entry, check-in and coat check, plus three-course banquet and Christmas Carol experience.

To book click here.

Photo courtesy of The Lost Estate

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Luxury with Pan Pacific London

Nyla Sammons
Jan 12, 2023
2 min read

Updated: May 23, 2024

Delivering the finest South East Asian hospitality the capital has to offer, the luxury Pan Pacific Hotel London is a must for those looking to toast to fruitful new beginnings, offering special menus at two of its onsite restaurants. Ideally situated in the heart of the City, the hotel is running a unique afternoon tea in partnership with Diptyque in The Orchid Lounge, and a wonderful Chinese New Year Feasting at Straits Kitchen.

Having launched on 4th January and available all the way through to 27th March, the Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea with Diptyque is set to offer a delectable candlelit Afternoon Tea, magically served in a beautiful birdcage. Known for her show-stopping patisserie, the menu is inspired by the luxury brand’s orange and orange blossom scent, with Seasonal patisseries such as a mandarin and white chocolate mousse with orange marmalade, as well as Chinese savoury choices such as crispy wonton with aromatic duck and tofu.

Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed with a choice of tea from The Rare Tea Company, or The Orchid Lounge’s Bespoke Blend – a perfect mix of Loose Leaf Indian & Malawian Black Tea, Chinese Oolong Tea and Indian Rose Petals. Each guest enjoying the limited-edition afternoon tea will be given a red card or ‘hóngbāo’ to write their hopes and dreams for the year ahead on, before attaching it to the tree.

Chinese New Year Feasting at Straits Kitchen will run on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd January. On Saturday, guests can enjoy a celebratory four-course sharing dinner, whilst on Sunday a family-sharing feast will be available. Guests will also have the opportunity to opt-in for 2 hours of unlimited wine to accompany their meal. In addition, from 23rd – 31st January 2023, enjoy a three-course set lunch menu or four-course set dinner menu, each showcasing Straits Kitchen’s unique Singaporean-style cuisine with an added Lunar New Year flair.

Dates: Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea with Diptyque – The Orchid Lounge – 4th January – 27th March 2023 Chinese New Year Feasting at Straits Kitchen – Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd January

Website: www.panpacificlondon.com Address: Pan Pacific London 80 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AB

Written by Jordan Crowley

Photography courtesy of Pan Pacific

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