Leave the cooking, the washing up and the rest to
us.
Spend Christmas Day at the Royal Maritime — a five-course
celebration in our elegant restaurant, just minutes from the
Historic Dockyard, with a warm welcome and a glass of buck's fizz
from the moment you arrive.
The
Day
Arrive to a glass of buck's fizz and a chef's amuse bouche. Settle
in to a beautifully prepared five-course Christmas menu by Chef
Peter Vella — bringing together the classics of a traditional
British Christmas with thoughtful contemporary touches, and
generous vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options on every course.
Coffee and mince pies to finish.
🕧 Friday 25th December 2026 · 12:30 – 17:00
🍽 £85 per adult · £55 per child under 12
The
Five-Course Menu
On Arrival
A glass of buck's fizz and our chef's amuse bouche.
Starters
-
Roasted Red Pepper & Sweet Potato Soup with crispy kale and warm
garlic croute (V, VE, GF)
-
Venison & Pancetta Terrine with orange and radish salad and plum
compote
-
Smoked Scottish Salmon Parcel with potato and chive salad,
cumin-roasted beetroot and wild herb sour cream
-
Bruschetta with mozzarella, broad beans, snow peas, radish and mint
with chilli and lime dressing (V, VE, GF)
Mains
-
Traditional Roast Turkey & Baked Ham with pigs in blankets, savoury
herb stuffing, all the trimmings, cranberry and bread sauce
-
Slow-Braised Feather Blade of Beef with cheese, chive and bacon
mashed potatoes and red wine jus (GF)
-
Baked Fillet of Sea Bass with royal new potatoes, runner beans,
celeriac purée and braised chicory (GF)
-
Jackfruit Bourguignon with mashed potato and steamed green
vegetable medley (V, VE, GF)
Desserts
-
Panna Cotta with crushed granola, edible flowers and raspberry
sorbet (V, GF)
- Warm
Honeycomb Brownie with chocolate sauce and vanilla pod ice cream
(V, VE)
-
Baked Crème Brûlée Cheesecake with raspberry coulis and clotted
cream
-
Christmas Pudding with warm brandy sauce (GF, VE, AF)
To Finish
Coffee and mince pies.
Little
Guests
Children under 12 are very welcome at £55 per child. Our kitchen
will prepare smaller portions of the main menu, or a dedicated
children's menu can be arranged — your choice. Just let our events
team know what suits when we confirm menu choices one month before
Christmas Day.
About the
Royal Maritime Hotel
Steeped in maritime heritage and just a few minutes' walk from
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the Royal Maritime Hotel has been
welcoming guests to celebrate life's biggest moments since
1851.
Every booking supports our charitable work for serving and veteran
Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy personnel and their
families — making this a Christmas Day with purpose, as well as a
beautiful one.
Reserve
Your Table
A £50 per person deposit secures your places.
Balance and menu choices are due one month before Christmas
Day.
Christmas Day fills quickly — please reserve early.
📞 023 9298 2182
✉️ events@royalmaritimehotel.co.uk