We’ve all been there. A dimly lit function room, a plate of lukewarm turkey with dry stuffing and forty-five minutes of small talk with whoever happened to sit next to you. By the time the Christmas pudding arrives, the energy in the room has completely flatlined.
Christmas parties have a habit of following the same script, but yours does not have to. This year, give the usual turkey dinner a Lebanese twist with festive mezze, colourful dishes and grilled favourites. Among the Christmas party restaurants London teams are booking this year, Grilandia brings a little more fun and flavour to the festive table. With six restaurants across London, there is a generous feast made for sharing, so your team leaves with something to talk about on Monday morning.
Here is why swapping the usual Christmas dinner routine for a Lebanese spread is the ultimate move for your team this December.
Why a Sharing Feast Beats the Standard Sit-Down Turkey
A good Christmas dinner should feel like a break from work. No emails, no spreadsheets and no “just one quick question” from the boss.
And ideally, no boring dinner either.
Lebanese food is made for getting people around a table. Instead of waiting for one course after another, the table can fill up with dips, salads, hot mezze, fresh bread and grilled dishes. Pass the Hummus. Try the Kibbeh. Go back for whatever you liked most.
The table naturally becomes part of the conversation. Passing dishes around the table, asking, “Have you tried this?” and discovering something new gives everyone an easy reason to join in.
For office teams, that change of pace can make all the difference. After weeks of deadlines, meetings and emails, sitting around one table gives everyone a chance to switch off, catch up and enjoy the evening together.
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What Goes on a Lebanese Christmas Table?
Now for the important bit: the food.
A Lebanese feast can bring together creamy Hummus, smoky Baba Ghanouj, fresh salads, warm breads, Falafel, Kibbeh, and plenty of grilled dishes arriving at the table together. There is colour, texture and lots of choice before you even get to the main dishes.
At Grilandia, the sharing experience brings together classic Lebanese flavours with grilled favourites such as Shish Taouk, Lamb Kafta and Lamb Tekka. Vegetarian and seafood options also add variety to the table, making it easier for groups with different tastes to find something they fancy.
There is another important detail for Christmas parties: Grilandia serves Halal food, with dishes sourced from certified suppliers. It can be a practical choice for teams looking for Halal dining in central London. Plant-based choices are available too.
In other words, there is a lot more going on than turkey and gravy.
A Group Christmas Menu Made for Sharing
Organising a Christmas meal for a whole team can quickly become an admin job of its own. Who wants what? Has everyone picked a date? And are we ever going to agree on a restaurant?
Grilandia’s festive set menu keeps the food side simple while still making the table feel special. It is the group Christmas menu that London teams are looking for, priced from £38.50 per person, and it comes in three parts:
- To share: festive mezze for the table, including Hummus de Noel, Festive Pomegranate Fattoush, Pumpkin Kibbeh, Fig-Glazed Halloumi and fresh bread.
- Your main: one per guest, chosen from Roast Turkey, Mixed Grill, Slow-Braised Lamb Shank, Grilled Sea Bass or Vegetable Maqloubeh.
- Dessert: one per guest, from Coconut Basbousa, Baklawa, Orange Blossom Mouhalabieh or a Christmas tree mousse cake.
The menu is already planned, so there is less back-and-forth for the organiser. You can see the full spread on the Grilandia Christmas page.
Planning a Corporate Christmas Party in London?
Nobody wants to spend half the evening crossing London before the party has even started. Location does a lot of the work here.
Grilandia has six restaurants across central, west and south-west London, so there is usually one within easy reach of your office. Whether your team is based in the West End, out west or south of the river, you can pick the restaurant that suits the most people and save everyone a long journey home.
A corporate Christmas party can also be as big or as small as you need. Grilandia offers group events and private dining, team lunches, private Christmas parties and exclusive hire for larger celebrations, with dedicated service to help things run smoothly.
What Makes a Christmas Party Venue Work?
The food is important, but it is not the whole story.
When choosing between Christmas party venues in London, think about the experience your team will actually have. Is the location easy to reach? Is there enough variety on the menu? Can everyone sit together comfortably? Does the space feel special enough for a Christmas celebration?
Then there is the atmosphere.
Grilandia’s restaurants have garden-inspired interiors, greenery and warm lighting, which feel a world away from the office. That is the point. Your Christmas party should not feel like Friday’s team meeting with fairy lights added.
The best restaurants for Christmas parties give people a reason to sit down, switch off and enjoy each other’s company, and a long, generous feast does exactly that.
Christmas Lunch in London? Absolutely.
Not every team wants a late night. A Christmas lunch gives your colleagues a chance to step away from the office, make an afternoon of it and still be home at a sensible hour.
Instead of squeezing a party into a busy evening, settle around the table, share good food and take your time. The same three-course festive menu works just as well at lunchtime, with mezze to start, a choice of main and dessert to finish. It is a simple way to make a team lunch feel like more than just another meal out.
Book Early and Save £50
December calendars fill up fast. Booking early means more choice of dates and dining times, and larger teams get more time to organise the right setup. It also helps you avoid the last-minute scramble when the best December slots start disappearing.
Grilandia is rewarding early planners too. Book for 8 or more guests before 1 November 2026 and enjoy £50 off on the day of your booking, as a little festive thank you.
If you are also sorting out presents, Grilandia’s gift cards make a good alternative to traditional gifts, with bespoke options for orders of 20 or more.
You can start planning through the Christmas enquiry form.
Make This Year's Christmas Party a Little Different
The best Christmas party restaurants in London give people more than a table and a meal. They turn a team night out into time to unwind, catch up and enjoy being together.
And that is where a Lebanese feast comes into its own.
Skip the predictable Christmas dinner routine for a night. Bring everyone together around a table filled with Lebanese flavours instead. Share mezze, pass around fresh bread, try something new and let the conversation flow.
Whether you are planning lunch or an evening celebration, Grilandia gives your team a chance to eat, chat and celebrate somewhere that feels a little different.
Planning your office Christmas party? Bring your people, bring your appetite and make Grilandia the restaurant where teams gather, share and celebrate.
