FESTIVE AT THE WOODCOTE
Celebrate the season in the West Sussex countryside.
From relaxed December lunches and Christmas celebrations to an elegant New Year’s Eve, Chef Director Nathan Cornwell and his kitchen team have created a series of seasonal menus inspired by the finest ingredients from Sussex and beyond.
As The Woodcote is dressed for Christmas, our front-of-house team will be here to welcome you with the warmth, care and thoughtful service that make this time of year feel particularly special.
Join us for festive dining, gather with friends and family, or make the occasion last a little longer with an overnight stay in one of our six individually designed rooms.
FESTIVE LUNCH
18 November - 23 December
Gather friends, family or colleagues for a festive lunch in the Sussex countryside.
Chef Director Nathan Cornwell’s three-course menu celebrates the season with exceptional British ingredients and generous winter flavours.
£55 per person
Available Wednesday to Friday at lunchtime.
FESTIVE GATHERINGS
Gather with friends, family or colleagues and celebrate the season at The Woodcote.
Our Festive Private Dining Experience welcomes groups of up to 10 guests for lunch or dinner, with a seasonal four-course menu in the relaxed surroundings of our private dining room.
For larger celebrations, our team will be happy to discuss the possibilities and help plan an occasion to suit your gathering.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Begin Christmas Eve at The Woodcote, with the house dressed for the season and a five-course tasting menu from Chef Director Nathan Cornwell.
Inspired by the winter landscape and the finest seasonal produce, it’s an evening to settle in, dine well and let Christmas begin.
CHRISTMAS DAY
Settle in and let us take care of Christmas Day at The Woodcote.
Arrive to a welcome drink before gathering around the table for a three-course festive lunch from Chef Director Nathan Cornwell and his team, with generous seasonal cooking, all the traditional accompaniments and the warmth of Christmas at The Woodcote.
CHRISTMAS STAY
Make The Woodcote your home for Christmas with an overnight stay beginning on Christmas Eve.
Arrive to a welcome drink before settling in for a five-course tasting menu, then wake on Christmas morning to breakfast, a festive stocking and gift at your door, with Christmas Day lunch to follow.
A wonderfully relaxed Christmas in the Sussex countryside, with time to settle in and enjoy the occasion.
BOXING DAY
Saturday, 26 December
Continue the celebrations with a relaxed Boxing Day lunch or dinner at The Woodcote.
Our seasonal à la carte menu will be served throughout the day, bringing together winter ingredients and seasonal dishes from Nathan and the kitchen team.
To give you a flavour of our dining style, please see a sample of our current à la carte menu below. Please note that dishes and prices are subject to change. Our festive à la carte menu will be shared shortly.
Lunch: 12.00pm - 2.00p
Dinner: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Welcome the New Year at The Woodcote with an evening of seasonal cooking and celebration.
Chef Director Nathan Cornwell and his team have created a seven-course tasting menu showcasing exceptional British ingredients and the season’s finest flavours, before the evening draws to a close with a midnight toast as the New Year begins.
NEW YEAR’S EVE STAY
Make a night of the celebrations with an overnight stay at The Woodcote.
Settle into one of our six individually designed rooms before joining us for a seven-course tasting menu, followed by a midnight toast as the year turns.
Wake to breakfast and a leisurely New Year’s Day morning at The Woodcote.
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Begin the year with a relaxed New Year’s Day lunch at The Woodcote.
Our seasonal à la carte menu will be served throughout the afternoon, bringing together seasonal winter dishes and the finest seasonal ingredients.
To give you a flavour of our dining style, please see a sample of our current à la carte menu below. Please note that dishes and prices are subject to change. Our festive à la carte menu will be shared shortly.
Lunch: 12.00pm - 3.00pm
A GIFT FROM THE WOODCOTE
For something a little more thoughtful this Christmas, give the gift of time at The Woodcote. Our monetary gift vouchers are available in a choice of values and can be used towards dinner, a countryside stay, or simply something lovely to look forward to in the year ahead.
FESTIVE OPENING TIMES
OPENING TIMES
23 - 24, 26 and 30 December
Midday – 11pm
Christmas Day and 27 December
Midday – 6pm
28 and 29 December
Closed
New Year’s Eve
3pm – midnight
New Year’s Day
Midday – 6pm
RESTAURANT TIMES
23 - 24, 26 and 30 December
Midday – 2pm* and 6 – 8:30pm*
Christmas Day and 27 December
Midday – 3pm*
28 and 29 December
Closed
New Year’s Eve
7pm – 8:30pm*
New Year’s Day
Midday – 3pm*
* last orders
Our usual opening times will resume from Saturday 2 January.
The Woodcote will be closed from 18–26 January.