Cosy Fires, Coastal Views & Seasonal Delights.

Perched high on the Whitstable hills with panoramic coastal seascapes, celebrate the Christmas period and ring in the New Year with exceptional cuisine, live music, and cosy seaside luxury.

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Afternoon Tea by the Log Burner

When the days draw in, there's no better place to be than beside the fire. Settle in with a pot of tea and a Christmas afternoon tea of ribbon sandwiches, a smoked salmon tartlet, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a sweet selection to finish.

Make it a celebration with a glass of Kentish sparkling or a non-alcoholic fizz. Just popping in? Grab a coffee and a seat by the fire and take your time.

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Autumn & Winter dining

The Christmas period at the Palm Pavilion is unhurried and generous. Gather around the table as the estuary turns to dusk, with menus for intimate dinners, long family lunches and lively celebrations.

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Boutique Seasonal Stays

Escape to one of our 18 individually designed rooms with plush linens and sea views. The perfect base after a brisk winter stroll along the Whitstable coast.

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Seasonal Menus

Explore our autumn main menu and our festive Christmas menus.

Autumn Main Menu

Palm Pavilion

Nibbles

Padrón Peppers, House Seasoning (vg) £6.95  |  Rose Mixed Nuts (vg/nut) £4.95
Lemon & Rosemary Marinated Nocellara Olives (vg) £5.95

Starters

Smoked Mackerel Pâté, Confit Red Onion Relish with Granary Toast£8.50
Cider & Onion Soup with a Cheddar Croûte (*vg/*gf)£7.95
Heritage Beetroot Salad, Ricotta, Hazelnut Pesto (nut/*df/*gf)£9.95
Ham Hock & Parsley Terrine, Celeriac Rémoulade, Wholegrain Mustard and Sourdough£9.50
Smoked Trout & Parsley Scotch Egg£8.95

Mains

Pan Fried Stone Bass, Lobster Bisque, Crushed New Potatoes (*df)£28.00
Beetroot & Shallot Crumble (nut/*vg)£22.00
Pork Belly, Borlotti Beans, Rémoulade£24.00
Poached Chicken, Smoked Ratte Potatoes, Truffle (*df)£26.00
Smoky Roasted Beef Short Ribs, Blackberry Jus, Wholegrain Mash (*df)£36.00

Sides

Charred Tenderstem Broccoli with Chilli and Lemon (*df)£5.95
Hispi Cabbage, Pickled Walnut and Blue Cheese (*df)£6.95
Fries | Sweet Potato Fries | Roasted New Potatoes£5.50

Bistro Plates

Beer Battered Haddock, Chunky Chips, Tartare Sauce, Peas (*gf) £22.00

Today's Sandwich:
Roast Sirloin, Horseradish, Rocket (*gf/*df) £15.95

Pudding

Petit Fours (*gf/*nut)£8.00
Yuzu Posset & Cantucci (*gf)£8.50
Apple, Blackberry Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream (*df/nut)£8.75
Chocolate Opera Cake£9.50
Cheeseboard (*gf)£12.00

Please let our team know about any allergies and dietary requirements before ordering.
(*df) - can be adjusted to be dairy-free on request   (*gf) - can be adjusted to be gluten-free on request.
(nut) - contains nuts   (vg) - vegan   (*vg) - can be adjusted to be vegan on request

Christmas Set Menu

Sample menu – available from 26 November

Starters

Sweetcorn veloutéCharred corn, spiced popcorn (*vg)
Mushroom croquettesPickled enoki mushrooms, Walnut mayonnaise (*df)
Blow torch mackerelshaved fennel, pomegranate & apple salad
Pork belly & chorizo cassoulet terrineChorizo mayo & pickles (*df)
3 COURSES £38
2 COURSES £32

Mains

Turkey Ballotine stuffed & rolledWith traditional trimmings & cider jus (*gf)
Sea catch of the daylobster bisque, braised leeks, crushed new potatoes
Braised beef cheek (Supp £8)With smoked garlic mash, anchovy & pickled walnuts
Potato rosti ringWith piquillo pepper cream, charred aubergine, soft herbs & Parmesan (*vg)

Sides

Cauliflower cheese£6.95
Roasted roots£5.95
Seasonal greens£5.50

Desserts

Opera Cake

Christmas pudding, brandy sauce (*df)

Saffron & Cinnamon Poached Pear, Pistachio Crumb (vg/*nut/gf)

Cheeseboard (*gf)

Petit fours (*gf/*nut)

Spiced Toffee Pudding, Sticky Butterscotch Sauce (vg)

Please let our team know about any allergies and dietary requirements before ordering.
(*df) - can be adjusted to be dairy-free on request   (*gf) - can be adjusted to be gluten-free on request.
(nut) - contains nuts   (vg) - vegan   (*vg) - can be adjusted to be vegan on request

Christmas Afternoon Tea

£27.95pp
Sample menu – available from 26 November

Ribbon Sandwiches

Turkey, Sage & Cranberry Stuffing

Free-range Egg, Mayonnaise, Rocket

Cheddar Cheese, Spiced Tomato Chutney

Savoury Treat

Smoked Salmon Tartlet

Freshly Baked Scones

Served with Clotted Cream and Jam

Plain

Redcurrant & Gingerbread

Sausage Rolls

Pork & Apple

Sweet Selection

Raspberry & Clementine Battenberg (nut)

Pistachio Choux (nut)

Lemon Meringue

Raise a glass with Kentish sparkling or non-alcoholic fizz:

Non-alcoholic sparkling £7.50
Silverhand Estate Brut £9.95
Chapel Down Rosé £12.95

Or choose from our cocktail menu

Nut, Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free afternoon tea menus are available upon booking. If you or any guest in your party has dietary needs, please inform us before your visit, and we will strive to ensure our menu options suit you.
Our menu contains gluten & dairy

Christmas Feasting Menu

£30pp
Sample menu – available from 26 November

The perfect celebratory feast. Dishes woven throughout the table and served platter to plate, no stress of a pre-order. Just let us know your dietary requirements.

Canapés£7pp

Smoked Salmon Blini

Chicken Parfait Crostini

Brie & Cranberry Filo Parcels

To Start

Homemade Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia

Sweetcorn Velouté, Charred Corn & Spiced Popcorn (*vg)

Dessert

Spiced Sticky Toffee Pudding (vg)

Cheeseboard £8.50 (*gf)

Homemade Mince Pie £3.50

Main Course

Turkey Ballotine, Stuffed with Sage & Cranberry (*gf)

Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Roots, Carrots, Parsnips & Sprouts

Braised Red Cabbage

Pigs in Blankets (gf)

Honey Mustard Glazed Ham

+ Treacle Sirloin Beef £8pp

+ Cauliflower Cheese £5pp (df)

Cranberry Nut Roast (vg available on request) (nut)

Please let our team know about any allergies and dietary requirements before ordering.
(*df) - can be adjusted to be dairy-free on request   (*gf) - can be adjusted to be gluten-free on request.
(nut) - contains nuts   (vg) - vegan   (*vg) - can be adjusted to be vegan on request

Palm Pavilion Buffet

Sandwiches + three options from the table £22 | Full Buffet £28

Sample menu – available from 26 November

Ribbon Sandwiches

Turkey, Cranberry, Sage Stuffing

Free-range Egg, Mayonnaise & Rocket

Cheddar Cheese, Spiced Tomato Chutney

(*gf/*df)

The Table

Cold Meat Platter (Stuffed Turkey & Honey Mustard Glazed Ham)

Homemade Sausage Rolls (*gf)

Smoked Salmon Tartlet (gf)

Hot Honey Pigs in Blankets (gf)

Brie and Cranberry Quiche (gf)

Homemade Cheese Straws (gf)

Stuffed Potato Skins, Spring Onion (*vg)

Pomegranate Coleslaw

Add

Sliced Beef Striploin / Cheese selection / Roasted Salmon

Each £8.50 per person

Something Sweet and Extra *or £8pp for a pudding table

Cream & Jam-Topped Scones £5.50 | Cheese and Crackers £8 |
Raspberry and Clementine Battenberg £4.95 | Mince Pies £3.50

Please let our team know about any allergies and dietary requirements before ordering.
(*df) - can be adjusted to be dairy-free on request   (*gf) - can be adjusted to be gluten-free on request.
(nut) - contains nuts   (vg) - vegan   (*vg) - can be adjusted to be vegan on request

Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available upon booking. If you or any guest in your party has dietary needs, please inform us before your visit, and we will strive to ensure our menu options suit you.

Private Dining & Christmas Parties

Celebrate Christmas with your people in the Palm Pavilion, with the estuary just outside the window. We host family lunches, work parties and get-togethers with friends, and our team will help you shape the day around your group.

Choose from our Christmas set menu, our feasting menu of dishes served to share at the table, or a relaxed buffet for a larger crowd. If you'd rather keep it to afternoon tea, we can host private celebrations with no hire charge.

Stay the night in one of our 18 individually designed rooms, so nobody has to think about the drive home. There's free parking for everyone.

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