Nutcracker Christmas Party Banquet 2025

The Royal Nutcracker Banquet

All-Inclusive Shared Christmas Party

A Christmas party inspired by a tale of magic and merriment

Key Information

  • Live ballet performances
  • 3-course banquet
  • Unlimited drinks

Dates

4th December 2025

Location

Leonardo Royal London St Paul's

Cost

All-Inclusive Lite: £125 (+VAT)
All-Inclusive Standard: £145 (+VAT)
All-Inclusive Plus: £175 (+VAT)

The Royal Nutcracker Banquet captures the joy of being a child at Christmas. It’s the perfect blend of nostalgia, opulence and fairytale enchantment.

You’ll enjoy live music and spectacular Nutcracker ballet performances, a sumptuous 3-course festive banquet, unlimited drinks, a live party band and sensational after-dinner entertainment.

Your night of festive fantasy takes place in central London amid the elegant surroundings of the Leonardo Royal St Paul’s. There are no problems getting there and back because transport links are excellent.

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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.

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The Royal Nutcracker Banquet Venue

Your Nutcracker Banquet venue is the Leonardo Royal St Paul’s — a luxurious 4-star hotel in the heart of the city. Public transport links are excellent because St Paul’s, Mansion House and Blackfriars are all within easy reach.

Or why not take it easy and book an overnight stay. The hotel has 432 spacious bedrooms, a swimming pool, spa and gym.

10 Godliman St
London
EC4V 5AJ

Nearest Train Station:

St Pauls
Mansion House
Blackfriars

The Nutcracker Banquet party night

7.30pm

VIP red carpet arrival with a glass of Prosecco

8pm

3-course festive banquet, live music and ballet performances

10pm

Party band begins, casino tables and glitter bar opens

Midnight

Live band finishes, background music continues

12.30am

Bar closes

1am

Carriages

The dress code

This is a black tie event, the best possible excuse to dress up. Having said that, the ‘black tie’ dress code 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 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.

Your Royal Nutcracker Banquet package

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.

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The drinks are included!

All-Inclusive Lite

Half a bottle of wine, plus unlimited soft drinks are included in your ticket price.

All-Inclusive Standard

Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks are included in your ticket price.

All-Inclusive Plus

Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks — plus 6 single spirits (with or without mixers) or glasses of Prosecco.

You’ll be welcomed with a glass of Prosecco, all-inclusive drinks are then served from 8pm until 12.30am

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"Our firm loved the venue and the entertainment was absolutely brilliant! We thoroughly enjoyed our night out! The planning of this event could not have gone any more smoothly. Ryan at West End Events was an absolute star at helping us make all the arrangements for our party of 20 to attend the Skyball event in London! Cannot thank Ryan enough for his patience and advice! "

Cherise Phillips

FAQs

Do you have any questions? We’ve answered some of the most common questions below. If yours isn’t there, don’t worry. Just call us on 020 7183 3821 and we’ll provide the answer.

About the event

Is this a shared event?

Yes, the main party room is shared. This is where dinner is served, and also where all the live music takes place during and after dinner.

Will we have our own table?

Yes, no matter the size of your guest list you’ll have your own tables. You won’t have to share the table with anyone outside your party group.

Are drinks included in the price?

Yes.

The All-Inclusive Lite ticket includes unlimited soft drinks, along with a welcome drink and 1/2 a bottle of wine per person.

Your All-Inclusive Standard ticket includes unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks.

For £30 +VAT per person, you can upgrade to All-Inclusive Plus.  This gives you unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks — plus 6 single spirits (with or without mixers), or glasses of Prosecco.

With all options, all-inclusive drinks are served from 8pm until 12.30am.

Is there a dress code? 

We don’t impose a strict dress code, although this is a black tie event — a great excuse to dress up and look your best.

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

For women, this is a rare chance 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.

The menu

Will the hotel cater for different dietary requirements? 

Yes they will. Once you’ve booked, we’ll send you a function sheet. Use this to let us know the names and dietary requirements of any guests. We’ll inform the chef so that each person is catered for appropriately.

The only exception to this is Kosher food. This cannot be prepared at the hotel, it comes via a separate caterer and incurs an additional charge. Call us on 020 7183 3821 and we’ll talk you through it.

Booking and admin

How much is the deposit? And when is it due?

To secure your booking, we’ll need a deposit of £50 + VAT per guest at the time of booking. The balance will be due 6 weeks (42 days) before the event.

Can I add additional guests later?

We’ll be as flexible as possible. Please let us know about any changes before 1st November and we’ll do our best to accommodate them. Provided there is availability, we can add to your booking — although please bear in mind, we can’t guarantee this.

If you want to add guests, contact us on 020 7183 3821 or email [email protected]. We’ll let you straight away if there’s availability. If there’s enough space for additional guests, full payment will be required in order to secure the booking.

What’s the minimum and maximum number of guests I can book for?

The minimum is 8 people. The maximum number for this venue is 400.

The Venue

Is there parking near the venue?

The nearest car park is Baynard House Car Park, Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 4BQ.

For more parking locations, visit Parkopedia.

What about public transport links?

The Leonardo Royal St Paul’s is within easy reach of St Paul’s, Mansion House or Blackfriars tube stations.

Can I stay at the hotel?

Yes, although you will need to arrange the booking. Unfortunately, we’re unable to do this for you. We’ve provided a link to the hotel website below.

Leonardo Royal, London St Paul’s

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