London for Christmas

Your Guide to Christmas in London

London for Christmas

Your Guide to Christmas in London

 

Workshops

Christmas Wine Tasting plus Festive Events

Christmas with Fortnum & Mason

26 November 2023, 15.00-17.00
Stir Up Sunday Christmas Cake Masterclass with Juliet Sear
£35.00

This Stir Up Sunday, Juliet will be joining us to run a Christmas Cake masterclass. After watching Juliet demonstrate her 'World’s Best Christmas Cake' recipe, you will get the opportunity to try your hand at decorating your own mini cake, which can be enjoyed there and then with a cup of tea or taken home. Notebooks won’t be necessary, as you’ll get to take the recipe card away with you, alongside a full ingredients list needed to make the cake at home!

 

30 November 2023, 12.00-14.00
Candle Making mastercalss with True Grace
£65.00

Born from a stall in Portobello Market, True Grace was founded by Philippa and Roger Biles to celebrate their love for fine fragrances. Since then, it has emerged as one of the truly distinguished candle makers in England, crafting scented candles for some of the world's most esteemed brands. True Grace takes pride in producing carbon-neutral products, handmade with their extensive expertise to deliver bespoke excellence.

 

1 December 2023, 18.30-20.00
How To Create The Perfect Festive Cheeseboard with Angus D. Birditt
£35.00

If you’re planning a get-together that requires a deliciously festive cheeseboard, make sure you join us as Angus Angus shares his wisdom and expertise on what cheeses to choose, the perfect condiment, cracker and drink pairings, and tips for how to best present your board’ as we’ll be trying to convert people to the fact that cheese doesn’t just pair with red wine.

 

3 December 2023, 15.00-17.00
St Nicholas German Baking with Jürgen Krauss
£35.00

Unable to find the traditional German bread he was missing from home, he began making his own. In 2021 Jürgen competed in the Great British Bake Off, winning the heart of the nation and showcasing a knack for both savoury and sweet bakes that saw him get through to the semifinals.

 

8 December 2023, 18.30-21.00
Winter Cocktail Tasting with Campari
£50.00

While their Aperol Spritz may naturally be associated with summertime sipping - in the UK at least - in Italy, it's enjoyed all year round, and Campari have a host of other drinks in their arsenal to tempt us over the winter. This year, they are on a mission to make our Christmas season a 'Grand affair' with a focus on their premium Grand Marnier products.

 

10 December 2023, 11.00-13.00
Christmas Pie Making with Chef Calum
£35.00

Over the festive season, we are thrilled to showcase one of Calum's exquisite pies, in collaboration with Dickinson & Morris, on the Lower Ground Floor of our Piccadilly store.

 

15 December 2023, 17.30-19.00
Christmas Amalthea gin cocktails
Pay on the night

Pop into the Food & Drink Studio for a taste of our Amalthea gins, produced daily on our shop floor! The mastermind behind the gin, Fortnum's lead distiller Adam Lock, will offer a taste of our London Dry and Pink Gins in their pure form, as well as creating 3 delicious mini cocktails for you to try: Under the Mistletoe, In A Pear Tree and Mince Pie Martinez. Enjoy one for £5 or all three for £15 (purchased in person on the night).

 

17 December 2023, 15.00-17.00
Gluten-Free Christmas baking with Becky Excell
£35.00

In 2009, Becky Excell was diagnosed with IBS, which meant saying goodbye to gluten and thinking she'd never taste delicious meals again! Becky decided to start creating free-from versions of all her favourite recipes and share them on a blog. Fast forward 10 years and she now has over a million followers across all her channels, has appeared on TV, written 5 cookbooks, and won a number of awards. She joins us in the Food & Drink Studio to demonstrate a range of gluten-free bakes that are worthy additions to the Christmas table, whether you eat gluten or not!

 

18 December 2023, 11.00, 13.00
Christmas Ornament Decorating for Kids!
£30.00

Calling all children between five and nine years old! Come and join us for some fabulously festive fun in FIELD by Fortnum’s where you can let your creative juices flow and decorate a host of Christmas ornaments that can be taken home and hung on your Christmas Tree!


Venue Details

Fortnum & Mason
181 Piccadilly
London W1A 1ER


Box Office
020 7734 8040

Nearest tube
Piccadilly Circus

Directions
Map

More info
Website

Dates
26, 30 November, 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 18 December 2023

Times
Various

Prices
Various

Other notes
None



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