Christmas at Westminster at Westminster - Westminster College Cambridge

Welcome to Westminster College’s Christmas Celebration

Step into the magic of the holiday season with Westminster College. This Christmas, create lasting memories with our bespoke event packages tailored to your every need.

From intimate gatherings to grand festivities, our private dining options cater to parties ranging from 12 to 120 guests. Indulge in our curated menus, carefully crafted to delight every palate.

Experience the joy of the season with us. Contact our team today to explore how we can make your Christmas celebration truly unforgettable.

For enquiries and bookings, please fill in the enquiry form,

email us at events@westminster.cam.ac.uk, or call us on 01223 330646.

More information

Christmas 2024 Flyer

More information

Christmas Enquiry Form 2024

"What our customers say..."

A big thank you, to you and the team, for a really delicious and beautifully served lunch you provided for us today.

We all said how good the food was and what a lovely atmosphere there was in the Assembly Room. We all such a great time, thank you.

Best of luck with the rest of the festive season and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Again many thanks for a great event!

Kindest,

Claire

Woolf Institute Christmas Lunch - December 2023

"What our customers say..."

“I’ve just got back from such a happy time at Westminster and wanted to send my thanks to you for organising such a superb seasonal party. Wonderful company, a lovely venue – with some interesting artefacts to enjoy – and some lovely seasonal food and drink. I had a wonderful time.”

Cambridge Theological Federation - December 2022

"What our customers say..."

“Thank you so much for your help arranging our party last night. The hall looked great, and the Christmas tree was beautiful – probably the best I’ve seen (and I’ve arranged a lot of Christmas parties!). Liv and Stuart and Catherine were so friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome and everyone had a really good night!”

Judge Business School - December 2022

"What our customers say..."

“Just to say a huge thank you for the lovely Christmas lunch you served today. We all had such a great time and the service was fantastic and the food delicious. We will most definitely be back next year!”

The Woolf Institute - December 2022

"What our customers say..."

“Thanks to all the team at Westminster for making the event run so smoothly. The dining hall looked beautiful and the food was lovely– everyone seemed really happy.”

Cambridge Chambers of Commerce - December 2019

"What our customers say..."

“That was some of the best Christmas dinner I’ve had – portions were great sized (almost too big!), all was tasty, wine selection was perfect.

Great service and atmosphere and really good food – thanks for hosting us!”

Judge Business School - December 2019

"What our customers say..."

“I appreciate all the hard work you will have been putting in prior to and during the evening, you did yourselves proud. It was an absolute pleasure and delight to have held the event at Westminster College, an amazing venue, wonderful food and above all, friendly and faultless staff, without exception.

It was a fantastic evening for us all – thank you for making it so special.”

SERV Suffolk and Cambridgeshire - December 2019

Festive FAQs

FAQ'S

Christmas at Westminster

How long will it take to turn the Dining Hall around if we go for the dinner dance package?

It will only take our team between 30-45 mins to turn around the Dining Hall from the dining layout to the evening part of the package with DJ and dancing. Your event coordinator can discuss with you ways to keep your guests entertained during this time.

Do you have a PA system?

Yes, you can plug in your phone or computer for background music in the Dining Hall. However, this facility is not suitable for a singer or live music amplification – this would require additional equipment to be provided.

Can we park at the College?

Yes, the College has limited spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is charged at £10 per calendar day.

Can we use the Piano in the Dining Hall?

Yes, there is a £50 charge for tuning contribution. If you wish to use it, the person playing needs to know what they are doing. It’s not for general use.

Can you provide table plans and name cards?

Yes, our team can do this for you. There is an administration charge of £75 for this service which includes the hire of the display easel.

What is supplied on the tables?

We will supply crackers, poinsettias, candelabra, cutlery, crockery, and white linen on your tables.

What is the maximum number of guests we can have for a 3-course Christmas meal?

The maximum number of people you can have for a 3-course meal is 120 in our Dining Hall.

The Dining Hall

The Assembly Room