Festive afternoon tea at Wotton House

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Celebrate the festive season in style in the beauty of the Surrey Hills

Countryside hotel Wotton House in the Surrey Hills has launched its new Festive Afternoon Tea as a stylish and sociable alternative to traditional Christmas parties and corporate lunches.

With hybrid working and tighter budgets shaping event decisions, the trend of scaling down or cancelling Christmas parties continues this year, leading UK companies to seek smaller, experience-driven alternatives that allow teams to celebrate without the formality or pressure of larger events.

Wotton House’s Festive Afternoon Tea offers a charming and more intimate way to mark the season, in a setting ideal for small team gatherings, client meetings, or end-of-year celebrations that focus on connection over scale.  

The menu blends classic festive flavours with a modern twist – from turkey, bacon and cranberry sandwiches to smoked salmon blinis with beetroot and dill emulsion, and freshly baked cranberry and winter citrus scones. Guests can finish with handcrafted desserts such as a mulled wine mousse, feuilletine & white chocolate present. Each element is created to be both comforting and celebratory, with the option to add a festive cocktail or a glass of local Cuvee from the Surrey Hills.

Sharon Power, Director of Sales at Wotton House, said: “We are seeing a real shift in how companies approach the festive season this year. Teams want experiences that feel more personal and relaxed – a way to celebrate together without the intensity of large-scale events. Our Festive Afternoon Tea captures that spirit perfectly by being social, indulgent, and yet intimate.”

Ideal for corporate end-of-year meet-ups, client entertaining or team celebrations, the Festive Afternoon Tea at Wotton House combines the charm of a countryside retreat with the ease of an informal event, offering a fresh approach to corporate festivities this season.