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 over 1,200 senior hospitality leaders from across the UK and make new 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, while catching up with customers and colleagues.

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

  • £120k+

    potential digital reach through channels

  • 98%

    would attend again

  • £30k+

    raised for charity

Thank you to our official partners

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