insideKENT Magazine Issue 92 - November 2019 | Page 52

CHRISTMAS
“ROCKIN’ AROUND T H E C H R I S T M A S T R E E … ” CONT.
Steam Dreams // Various Departure
www.steamdreams.co.uk Chilston Park Hotel // Maidstone
www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/chilstonpark
Try out a party with a difference and let the train
take the strain! Picking up from nine Kent stations
throughout the morning, travel to Westfield Shopping
Centre, Shepherd’s Bush, for Christmas shopping,
or continue to Windsor for a carol service in the
town’s parish church, set in the shadow of Windsor
Castle; on Steam Dreams’ unique festive steam train
experience. Choose from either Pullman-style dining;
with a glass of champagne, cooked breakfast or
brunch, followed by canapes and a four-course
dinner with half a bottle of wine, or opt for a premium
standard ticket and enjoy complimentary tea and
coffee, purchase hot meals or bring your own picnic. Gorgeous Chilston Park has three different Christmas
party packages to choose from, each one offering
something new and exciting. Choose from a two-
course meal and disco until 1am; the festive casino
night complete with champagne cocktails, canapes
and a three-course meal; or opt for package three,
an opulent winter masked ball, where you’ll be able
to enjoy a four-course gourmet meal, finishing off
with coffee and, of course, mince pies. There will be
casino tables, a band, and a disco, plus prizes for
the best masks.
Price: Package one - £32 per person. Package two
- £66 per person. Package three - £75 per person.
Price: £89 per person - Premium Standard. £249
per person - Pullman Style Dining.
The Hop Farm // Paddock Wood
www.thehopfarm.co.uk/venue/parties/christmas-parties
This season’s parties at the Hop Farm in Paddock
Wood have an Alpine theme. Here après ski is
the order of the day (or, more aptly, night), as guests
get into the festive spirit in the winter wonderland
party room; adjourned with pine trees to give you
the feeling of being out on the slopes. There will be
an ice-themed ballroom, live entertainment, a late
bar, and a drinks and canapes reception, followed
by a two-course dinner, plus a DJ and dancing
until 12.30am.
Price: from £45 per person.
Best Parties Ever // Maidstone
www.bestpartiesever.com/christmas-parties-maidstone
Buoy & Oyster // Whitstable
www.buoyandoyster.com
Offering six special nights throughout December,
Bouy & Oyster’s Christmas celebration evenings are
guaranteed to get everyone in the party spirit!
Whether you are organising a work group for 50
people, a festive meal out with your besties, or a
cosy catch up with your in laws (where someone else
does the cooking!), Buoy & Oyster have got you
covered! This is a perfect Christmas party option
for smaller groups who would like to experience all
the atmosphere of a large party night. All evenings
will be shared with other like-minded people, who
are all coming together to create a very merry, festive,
foodie party!
Price: from £30 per person.
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Take a trip into a world of changing dimensions
this Christmas as you go Under the Christmas
Tree! Challenging your perceptions as Best Parties
Ever’s incredible festive experience transports guests
into an oversized world of epic proportions; filled
with massive decorations, huge presents, giant toy
soldiers, and curious fairies; all situated under the
base of a beautiful Christmas tree - it has to be seen
to be believed!
Indulge in delicious canapés and a sumptuous three-
course dinner, as a troupe of world-class entertainers
perform. Don’t miss the interactive dessert stations,
including giant doughnut walls, ice cream theatre,
cheese buffet and coffee bar.
Price: from £39.95 per person.