22/09/2026
Christmas at The White Hart is Booking Fast
Christmas might feel a little way off yet...
But if there's one thing we've learnt over the years, it's that the best festive dates don't hang around for long.
In fact, some of our most popular dates have already sold out, and we're only just getting started.
Whether you're planning the office Christmas party, the annual gathering with friends, a family celebration, a sports club dinner, or simply looking for an excuse to eat, drink and be merry, now is the perfect time to get your festive plans sorted.
And here's some particularly good news...
We've Frozen Our Prices
Whilst just about everything seems to have gone up this year, our festive menu hasn't.
Our Christmas menu remains exactly the same price as last year:
£35 for 2 Courses
£42 for 3 Courses
No increases. No surprises.
Just great food, great hospitality and proper value. That's the White Hart way.
Book Early & We'll Pour the W**e
As a little thank you for getting organised early, we're offering 2 complimentary bottles of house w**e for every Christmas party booking of 12 guests or more.
Simply make your booking before 16th October and quote:
HART OF CHRISTMAS
We'll take care of the w**e. You take care of the guest list.
Offer available on new Christmas party bookings for 12 guests or more. Booking must be confirmed by 16th October 2026 and quote "HART OF CHRISTMAS" at the time of booking.
Proper Christmas Food
As always, we've put together a festive menu that's packed with Christmas favourites and a few White Hart touches along the way.
Start with dishes including Seasonal Pâté, Whipped Goats Cheese with candied walnuts and caramelised onion chutney, or a comforting Leek & Potato Soup. Then move on to festive classics including Turkey, Christmas Porchetta or Lamb Rump, all served with the full Christmas treatment: roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, stuffing, rich gravy and all the trimmings. For those looking for something different, there's Grilled Seabass or our vegan Veg Wellington. And of course, no Christmas celebration is complete without Christmas Pudding, Salted Caramel Brownie or Apple Crumble with chai custard.
From 6 Guests to 60 Guests... and Everything In Between
Whether you're arranging a table for 6, a gathering of 12, a party of 30 or a full celebration for 60 guests, we've got a space to suit.
Join us in the Wholemeal Restaurant, host a private dining experience in one of our beautiful event rooms, or take things to the next level with exclusive hire of the whole venue.
Looking for something bespoke?
No problem.
We can create completely customised food and drink packages tailored to your event, whether that's a corporate Christmas party, family celebration, charity dinner or festive get-together with friends.
Don't Leave It Until November...
Every year we have the same conversation.
"Do you have anything available for 20 people on the second Friday in December?"
Usually by then, the answer isn't one people want to hear.
The people who book early get the date they want.
The people who don't usually end up sending us slightly desperate emails.
We'd much rather help you avoid the second option.
So if Christmas is even vaguely on your radar, now is the time to get in touch.
A warm welcome, free on-site parking, festive cheer, frozen prices and maybe even a couple of bottles of w**e are all waiting for you.
Some dates, however, aren't.
Book now, quote HART OF CHRISTMAS before 16th October, and let's make Christmas 2026 one to remember.
The White Hart, Dorchester-on-Thames.
Independent. Local. Festive. Always with HART.
