Exclusive Festive Gatherings
Experience a truly exceptional Christmas celebration, exclusively tailored for University of Leeds employees.
Christmas at Cloth Hall Court
Why not treat your team to a memorable off-campus adventure and indulge in a festive treat?
Our shared catering space promises an extraordinary experience, with events expected to sell out quickly. No need to reserve a separate room, but if you’re interested in arranging a meeting before or after the festivities, we’re pleased to offer those at a discounted rate.
Act fast, as we have very limited availability on select dates—only on the 16, 19, and 20 of December.
We’re exploring the possibility of adding more dates to accommodate your needs. If these dates don’t align with your schedule, you can also consider our festive menus at University House or The Refectory, available for private hire.
To book Cloth Hall Court please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Two-course Festive Buffet
Served 12pm – 1.30pm, £24.95 per person.
- Roast bronze turkey, gravy and pigs in blankets
- Wild mushroom and chestnut suet pudding, vegan gravy (Ve)
- Garlic and sage roasted new potatoes (Ve)
- Maple roasted carrots and parsnips (Ve)
- Mulled balsamic red cabbage (Ve)
- Brussel sprouts, feta and pomegranate dressing (Ve)
- Fine beans with orange and winter leaves (Ve)
- Christmas pudding, warm vanilla custard (Ve)
Includes tea, coffee & one glass of wine per person.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Served 2.30pm – 4pm, £19.95 per person.
- Selection of finger sandwiches and wraps: Roast turkey and stuffing, smoked salmon cocktail, brie and cranberry (v) cucumber and whipped vegan feta (Ve)
- Scotch quail’s eggs, cranberry sauce
- Ham hock and truffled chestnut tarts
- Brussel sprout bhajis (Ve)
- Mince pies with brandy butter (v)
- Egg nogg tartlets (v)
- Chocolate orange pots (Ve)
Includes tea, coffee & one glass of wine per person.
Festive canapés & drinks reception
Served 4pm – 6pm, £24.95 per person.
90 minutes reception with house wine, beer and soft drinks (3 drinks per person). With a choice of 3 canapés from the following:
- Ham hock terrine, sourdough croute, clementine ketchup
- Smoked salmon cocktail blini, confit tomato, Marie rose
- Pig in blanket sausage rolls, grain mustard mayo
- Little baked potato, Brussel sprout Caesar, truffled cashew cream (Ve)
- Smoked cheddar arancini, cranberry sauce (v)
- Savoury choux buns, smoked cheddar mousse, apricot gel (v)
- Mince pies (v)
- Fruit cake, Yorkshire blue, walnuts (v)
Day Delegate Rate Festive Lunch
Served throughout December, £43.50 per person.
The Cloth Hall Court Day Delegate rate includes:
- Main room hire
- Venue management
- Arrival refreshments – Fairtrade coffee, tea, a selection of mini-Danish pastries and fresh fruit platters
- Mid-morning refreshments – coffee, tea and festive sweet treats
- Two-course hot buffet
- Afternoon refreshments – coffee, tea and festive sweet treats
University House
Embrace the holiday spirit at University House! Join us for a festive team lunch at University House this December. With availability for groups of 10 to 75 guests, our festive menu promises a memorable Christmas gathering. Book your celebration now and savour the season’s flavours.
To book University House please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Festive menu
Two-course £29.95 / three-course £38.95
Organiser to choose one option per course, with vegetarian alternative
Starter
- Cauliflower and chestnut soup, topped with grated parmesan, charred cauliflower and truffle oil (V) (GF) **
- Pulled ham hock roulade with homemade piccalilli & baby leaves (GF)
- Prawn Marie Rose terrine, pan-fried king prawns served with micro leaves and citrus gel (GF)
Main
- Traditional sliced roast turkey breast with pork and apple stuffing, pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, thyme roasted potatoes & turkey jus ***
- Pan-fried sea bass with parmesan crusted potato cake, sauteed chestnut mushroom and spinach served with homemade Hollandaise sauce (GF)
- Pea and leek risotto topped with homemade parsley pesto & crispy leeks (Ve)
- Spinach and portobello mushroom nut roast with seasonal vegetables, thyme roasted potatoes & mushroom gravy (V)
Dessert
- Homemade spiced fruit tart topped with shortbread biscuit, orange scented custard and spiced Chantilly cream (V)
- Stem ginger crème brûlée & salted shortbread (V) ***
- Christmas pudding with crème anglaise & poached berries (V) (GF)
- Poached spiced fruit with raspberry sorbet (Ve) (GF)
** Vegan version available *** Gluten free version available
The Refectory
Why not bring the whole team together to enjoy delicious food made with the best seasonal flavours, along with Christmas trees and crackers? The Refectory is a great place to host your festive get-together. To book The Refectory please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Festive hot buffet
Two course hot buffet served with one glass of house wine or elderflower sprits, £19.95 per person (minimum 10 people).
- Roasted turkey breast with mini pigs in blankets, sage & onion stuffing ball and turkey gravy.
- Mushroom and stilton wellington with roasted onion gravy
- Roast winter vegetable, cranberry and chestnut en croute with roasted onion gravy
- Roast potatoes
- Creamed mashed potatoes
- Brussel sprouts
- Syrup glazed roasted root vegetables
- Traditional Christmas pudding with luxury rum sauce
- Indulgent chocolate orange sponge with a chocolate sauce
Sleigh Bells Ringing, Tables Filling – Act Fast!
Please take a moment to fill in our enquiry form, and our team will reach out within 2 working days to chat all things Christmas with you.
