FESTIVE AT THE WOODCOTE
Celebrate the festive 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
Planning a larger Christmas celebration?
For groups of nine or more, gather at The Woodcote for a relaxed festive lunch or dinner.
A specially created seasonal menu sets the scene for good food, good company and the pleasure of celebrating together.
Our team will be delighted to help you plan the occasion.
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 comforting dishes from Nathan and the kitchen team.
Lunch: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
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 comforting winter dishes and the finest seasonal ingredients.
Lunch: 12.00pm - 3.00pm
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*
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.
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
2 January
Midday – 11pm
3 January
Midday – 6pm
RESTAURANT TIMES
23 - 24, 26 and 30 December
Midday – 2pm* and 6 – 8:30pm*
Christmas Day and 27 December
Midday – 3pm*
New Year’s Eve
7pm – 8:30pm
New Year’s Day
Midday – 3pm*
2 January
Midday – 2pm* and 6 – 8:30pm*
3 January
Midday – 3pm*
* last orders
Our usual Wednesday–Sunday opening times will resume from Wednesday 6 January.
The Woodcote will be closed from 18–26 January.
FESTIVE OPENING TIMES
OPENING TIMES
Wednesday 23 December
Midday – 11pm
Christmas Eve - Thursday 24 December
Midday – 11pm
Christmas Day - Friday 25 December
Midday – 6pm
Boxing Day - Saturday 26 December
Midday – 11pm
Sunday 27 December
Midday – 6pm
Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 December
Closed
Wednesday 30 December
Midday – 11pm
New Year’s Eve - Thursday 31 December
3pm – Midnight
New Year’s Day - Friday 1 January
Midday – 6pm
Saturday 2 January
Midday – 11pm
Sunday 3 January
Midday – 6pm
RESTAURANT TIMES
Wednesday 23 December
Midday – 2pm* and 6 – 8:30pm*
Christmas Eve - Thursday 24 December
Midday – 2pm* and 6 – 8:30pm*
Christmas Day - Friday 25 December
Midday – 3pm*
Boxing Day - Saturday 26 December
Midday – 2pm* and 6 – 8:30pm*
Sunday 27 December
Midday – 3pm*
Wednesday 30 December
Midday – 2pm* and 6 – 8:30pm*
New Year’s Eve - Thursday 31 December
7pm – 8:30pm
New Year’s Day - Friday 1 January
Midday – 3pm*
Saturday 2 January
Midday – 2pm* and 6 – 8:30pm*
Sunday 3 January
Midday – 3pm*
* last orders
Our usual Wednesday–Sunday opening times will resume from Wednesday 6 January.
The Woodcote will be closed from 18–26 January.