Christmas Lunch

The hospitality industry's festive networking celebration: great food, entertainment and the connections that matter, all in one spectacular afternoon.
  • Wednesday 16th December, 2026
  • 11:30 - 18:30
  • Old Billingsgate, London

Why you should attend

  • Meet senior hospitality leaders from across the UK in one room and make valuable connections in a relaxed, festive setting.
  • Celebrate the achievements of the hospitality industry and recognise the people and businesses making a difference across the sector.
  • Enjoy an afternoon of great food, drinks and entertainment in a spectacular setting.
  • Catch up with customers, colleagues and contacts while creating new relationships and business opportunities.
  • Make it a highlight of your Christmas calendar with an unforgettable afternoon of hospitality, celebration and networking.

Agenda

  • Start the day with offerings from our fabulous partners and catch up with colleagues, clients and industry peers before lunch.

  • Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch alongside welcomes from the Chair and Chief Executive of UKHospitality and top-notch entertainment.

  • With lunch wrapped up, there's time to continue conversations and meet new contacts from across the industry.

  • From the moment you arrive until the final drinks, the Christmas Lunch is designed to give you plenty of time to eat, drink, celebrate and connect.

A look at the stats

Our events in numbers

  • 1,200+

    attendees

  • 65%

    Business Owners & Directors

  • 35%

    Senior Managers & Decision Makers

What do our attendees say?

A brilliant opportunity to catch up with people across the industry, make new connections and celebrate everything hospitality has achieved over the past year.

Sarah Thompson, Managing Director, The Harbour Hospitality Group

The Christmas Lunch is always a highlight of the hospitality calendar. Great people, great atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to build relationships.

James Wilson, Commercial Director, Northbridge Hotels

It’s the perfect balance of networking and celebration. You can have meaningful conversations with industry peers while enjoying a fantastic afternoon.

Emma Richardson, Group Operations Director, The Dining Collective

One of the best events in the hospitality calendar. It brings together such a great mix of people and creates a really relaxed environment for catching up and making new connections.

Oliver Bennett, Chief Operating Officer, Westbridge Hospitality

A fantastic afternoon with the right mix of networking, celebration and entertainment. It’s always a great opportunity to reconnect with customers, colleagues and industry friends.

Charlotte Evans, Head of Commercial Partnerships, UrbanStay Group

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