Christmas Day Restaurants in Essex

Restaurants in Essex for a Christmas Meal

Decorating the tree. Shopping for presents. Making Christmas cookies. The hassle of preparing and cooking up a huge Christmas spread. The holidays can be a stressful time when there’s a lot to get done. So if you feel you can’t muster up the energy to prepare a banquet, don’t worry. Head to a restaurant this Christmas and let someone else do the cooking (and the washing up!). Simply enjoy good food, relax and spend time with your loved ones – that’s what Christmas is all about after all.

Take a look at the restaurants in Essex which are serving up Christmas Day meals. Remember to secure your booking early!

Christmas at The Magic Mushroom

Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD

Whether you are having a Christmas get together for lunch or dinner with friends, family or work colleagues, let us provide you with some Christmas magic.  With exquisite food, a festive ambience and friendly staff, let Magic Mushroom help you celebrate this Christmas.

Christmas Restaurant Menu

Christmas Lunch & Dinner | 3 courses are £42.50 per person

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Festive Season | The Hawk Battlesbridge

The Hawk, Hawk Hill, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7RJ

Festive Menu

Available 18th November to 24th December 2026.

3-Course Festive Set Menu from £40.95 | Children’s Festive Set Menu from £14.95

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Christmas Day

4-Course Christmas Day Menu £115 | Children’s Christmas Day Menu £57.95

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Boxing Day

3-Course Boxing Day Menu £45.50 | Children’s Festive Set Menu from £14.95

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Down Hall

Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Essex, CM22 7AS

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA

From November 28th to 28th December 2026

Adults £55 | Children £27.50

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BRUNCH WITH SANTA

Weekends throughout December

Adults £52 | Children (2-12) – £26 | Children (under 2) – £5

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Christmas at The Chequers Matching Green

Matching Green, Matching, Essex CM17 0PZ

Festive Mid-week Dinner

Enjoy our delicious festive set menu, featuring seasonal dishes thoughtfully created by our chefs. With a choice of starters, mains and desserts, including a vegetarian option, there’s something to suit every taste and appetite.

Offer is available from Wednesday, 2 December until Thursday, 17 December

2 Courses – £32 | 3 Courses – £37

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Christmas Eve

Celebrate the magic of Christmas Eve with family and friends at The Chequers and let us take care of the cooking before the big day.

Our chefs have created a delicious three-course festive set menu, featuring seasonal favourites and indulgent Christmas flavours, making it the perfect way to begin your celebrations.

Join us for lunch and take advantage of our Early Bird Offer. Book a table at 12pm or 12.30pm and enjoy our three-course festive menu for £45 per person.

For bookings from 3pm onwards, the three-course festive menu is available for £60 per person.

More information here 

Boxing Day Breakfast & Lunch

Start your day with one of our two breakfast sittings at 9/9.30am or 10.30/11am, before we welcome guests for our two lunch sittings at 12:30pm or 3/3.30pm.

Our chefs have created a delicious three-course festive set menu, showcasing the very best seasonal flavours and traditional favourites. The Boxing Day lunch menu is available for £65 per person, with a children’s menu (under 12 years of age) available for £25 per person.

More information here.

THE DUKES HEAD IN BILLERICAY

Laindon Common Rd, Little Burstead, Billericay CM12 9TA

FESTIVE MENU

Available 18th November to 24th December 2026.

3-Course Festive Set Menu from £40.50 | Children’s Festive Set Menu from £14.95

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CHRISTMAS DAY

4-Course Christmas Day Menu £115 |Children’s Christmas Day Menu £57.95

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Christmas at Braxted Park

Braxted Park Estate, Great Braxted, Essex, CM8 3EN

A night to remember

• Christmas themed reception drink upon arrival
• Incredible 3 course gourmet meal
• Half a bottle of wine per person
• Drink packages and upgrades can be booked in advance. Bar tabs can be arranged on the night.
• Cocktail bar
• Cheese and port upgrades available
• Fabulous musical dinner entertainment
• Music & top Essex DJ
• Chillaxed seating for after dinner
• Carriages at 1am on Fridays & Saturdays, 12am on Thursdays
• Beautiful overnight accommodation available from £160 per room per night including breakfast

Find out more here

Christmas at the Barn Brasserie

The Barn, Brook Road, Great Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1JE

Christmas Day

Delight in our captivating 3-course Festive lunch, available from12pm onwards.

3 Courses | £139.99 Adults | £59.99 Child

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Christmas Live Music and Tribute Nights

Join us for great food, lively performances and memorable moments throughout December

£49.99pp

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Christmas Eve

We are open from 10am and will be serving Breakfast and our A La Carte menu for lunch and dinner.

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La Quinta‘s Christmas Menu

La Quinta Restaurant, 22-28 Benfleet Rd, Essex, SS7 1QB

3 Course Meal

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Christmas at Wivenhoe House

Wivenhoe Park, Park Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FA

Christmas Day Lunch

Enjoy a decadent five-course lunch this Christmas Day

• £149.50pp
• 25th December 2026
• Champagne & canapé arrival from 12 pm
• Christmas Day Lunch served from 1pm

Boxing Day Lunch

Have a glorious three-course lunch this Boxing Day

• £60pp
• 26th December 2026
• Book a table between 12-3pm

View all menus and book online

Festive Dinners | Stoke by Nayland Resort 

Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ

1st December – 23rd December

2 Courses | £37.00pp

3 Courses | £43.00pp

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Christmas Menu’s | Blue Strawberry Bistro

The Blue Strawberry Bistro, The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DW

Christmas Day Lunch

3 Courses – Adults £143.95 | Children (under 12) £65

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Christmas Party Menu

Available Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday 1st – 23rd December

2 Courses £32.95

3rd Course £9.95

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR | MARYGREEN MANOR HOTEL

Marygreen Manor Hotel, London Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4NR

SPECIAL PRE-CHRISTMAS LUNCH & DINNER

Our delicious, great value, Pre-Christmas Lunch & Dinner Menu is the perfect choice when meeting up with friends, family or colleagues in the busy run-up to Christmas. Enjoy our fabulous Pre-Christmas menu in the beautiful setting of Tudors Restaurant

£28.50 per person

Available 1st-24th December Monday – Saturday Only

CHRISTMAS DAY​ 

You’ve waited all year for this so why not make it extra special!

​Our magnificent Christmas Day Lunch is the ultimate Christmas Treat for all the family.

Adult £137.50 | Child (up to 8 years) £65

BOXING DAY

Following all the excitement of Christmas Day join us for our special Boxing Day Lunch relaxing in our traditional surroundings with your Family, Friends and Loved Ones.

Adult £75 | Child (up to 8 years) £35

View all Christmas Events at Marygreen Manor here.

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