The Royal Nutcracker Banquet at Leonardo Royal St Pauls

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Your evening includes…

Red carpet VIP entrance with glass of Prosecco on arrival
Unlimited drinks (exact inclusions depend on package chosen)
3-course festive banquet, with live music over dinner
Live Nutcracker ballet performances
Live party band bringing the dance floor to life
Casino tables (just for fun, with pretend money & casino chips)
Professional glitter face painters and roaming entertainers
Magical Nutcracker-themed decor and lighting
Free cloakroom, and concierge service for luggage

All-inclusive drinks are served from 8pm until 12.30am.

What to expect at the Royal Nutcracker Banquet

After a VIP welcome with Prosecco, you’ll feel like Clara entering the fairytale palace as you make your way into the ballroom. You’ll find sparkling decor and festive lights, Christmas trees and Nutcracker soldiers everywhere you look.

Then it’s time for a mouthwatering 3-course banquet, unlimited drinks and unforgettable entertainment — live Nutcracker ballet performances accompanied by top-class classical musicians.

While some Christmas parties fizzle out after dinner, ours are only just beginning. A live party band takes to the stage, and it’s your turn to dance as the music switches from Tchaikovsky to some of the hottest tunes on the planet.

If you can stop dancing, try your luck at the casino tables, or get your face bling on at the glitter bar.

Sample Menu

STANDARD MENU:

Gravadlax of salmon with dill cream cheese, caper berries, rye toast.
Rolled breast of turkey wrapped in parma ham apricot stuffing, thyme and garlic roast potatoes, glazed root vegetables, chipolata, brussel sprouts, roast turkey jus.
Salted caramel cheesecake, salted popcorn, chantilly cream.

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN MENU:

Roasted squash and fig salad with crispy onion and herb breadcrumb, apple cider dress.
Beetroot wellington apricot stuffing, thyme and garlic roast potatoes, glazed root vegetables, chipolata, Brussel sprouts, vegetable jus.
Christmas pudding, red currants, brandy sauce.

The dress code

There isn’t one. Having said that, the event is the best possible excuse to dress up. Often guests wear ball gowns and ‘black tie’ attire, but is not compulsory. We’re relaxed about it.

For men, the full ‘black tie’ look is a tuxedo, dress shirt, black bow tie and shiny patent leather shoes. But if that’s not your style, don’t worry. A normal suit will be absolutely fine.

For women, this is a rare and special opportunity to wear a formal gown — although, again, you don’t have to. If a full-length, floor-swishing number isn’t your thing, opt for the refined sophistication of a knee-length cocktail dress.