royal nutcracker ball Shared Christmas Party London 2026

Shared Christmas Party London

Party Location

Leonardo Royal Hotel London City
8-14 Coopers Row
London EC3N 2BQ

Event Timings

7.30pm
VIP welcome with a glass of Prosecco

8.00pm
3-course festive banquet, live music and ballet performances. All-inclusive drinks starts

10.00pm
Party band begins, casino tables and glitter bar opens

Midnight
Live band finishes, background music continues

12.30am
Bar closes

1am
Carriages

Event Information

Royal Nutcracker Dates and Prices

Thursday 10th December 2026
All Inclusive Standard – £149+VAT per person
All Inclusive Plus – £180+VAT per person

Friday 11th December 2026
All Inclusive Standard – £149+VAT per person
All Inclusive Plus – £180+VAT per person

All Inclusive Standard includes:
Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks (4.5hrs)

All Inclusive Plus includes:
Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks (4.5hrs)
6 Additional Drinks Tokens – Each redeemable for a spirit or glass of prosecco

What’s Included

Glass of prosecco
3 course seated dinner
Drinks Package – subject to package chosen
VIP red carpet arrival
Live music over dinner
Live party band
Fun casino tables
Costumed performers
Dance performances
Glitter face painters
Shared entertainment after dinner

Royal Nutcracker Banquet Christmas Party London

Welcome to the Royal Nutcracker Ball

If you’re looking for a Christmas party that feels a bit more theatrical and styled than the usual hotel dinner setup, the Nutcracker themed Christmas party offers something different without trying too hard. Inspired by the classic festive story, the event combines winter styling, live entertainment and a well-produced party atmosphere that works particularly well for corporate groups wanting something with a bit more character.

From arrival, the venue is already fully themed with festive décor, lighting and performers helping to create atmosphere before dinner begins. It feels polished and immersive, but still relaxed enough that guests can settle in naturally with drinks and conversation rather than feeling like they’ve walked into a stage show.

Dinner takes place within a winter-inspired setting, with entertainment continuing throughout the evening rather than being limited to one section of the night. Live performers, dancers and music are worked into the flow of the event, helping the evening keep momentum without becoming overly structured or formal.

Later on, the event naturally shifts into more of a party atmosphere. The dancefloor opens, the music ramps up and guests can move between the bar, entertainment spaces and dancefloor throughout the night. It strikes a good balance between a seated Christmas event and a full-scale party, which tends to suit mixed corporate groups quite well.

The central London location also makes it practical for teams travelling in from different parts of the city, with good transport links nearby for guests arriving by train or tube. For organisers, that simplicity matters, especially when coordinating larger groups during the busy Christmas period.

Overall, this is a shared Christmas party that focuses more on creating a good atmosphere than overcomplicating the experience. The theming is strong, the entertainment is well integrated and the event feels professionally put together without becoming overly extravagant.

Photos of The Royal Nutcracker Ball Shared Christmas Party

Additional Information

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

Please note that all shared parties run on a set menu. Dietary requirements must be submitted in advanced within the venues deadline.

Sample Menu
STANDARD MENU:
Gravadlax of salmon with dill cream cheese, caper berries, rye toast.

Rolled breast of turkey wrapped in parma ham apricot stuffing, thyme and garlic roast potatoes, glazed root vegetables, chipolata, brussel sprouts, roast turkey jus.
Salted caramel cheesecake, salted popcorn, chantilly cream.

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN MENU:
Roasted squash and fig salad with crispy onion and herb breadcrumb, apple cider dress.
Beetroot wellington apricot stuffing, thyme and garlic roast potatoes, glazed root vegetables, chipolata, Brussel sprouts, vegetable jus.

Christmas pudding, red currants, brandy sauce.

Menus may change if certain ingredients are unavailable due to supply chain issues. We cater for all dietary requirements. Once you’ve booked, we’ll send you a function sheet so you can let us know about them. If anyone in your party requires Kosher food, please get in touch. It comes via a separate caterer and incurs an additional charge.

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Prices exclude VAT

Thursday 10th December 2026

£149

Prices exclude VAT

Friday 11th December 2026

£149