Celebrate the season, meet local professionals and enjoy a festive lunch at Christmas Oaklands Connect Networking Lunch.

We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of festive food, conversation, and Christmas celebration.

Date: 10th December 2027

Time: 11:15 arrival

11:30 Informal networking

12:15 Starters are being served

14:30 Lunch is expected to finish

Location: The Stables Restaurant, Oaklands College, St Albans

This special festive gathering brings together local businesses, partners, and professionals for an afternoon of networking, great food, and seasonal cheer.

Enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch prepared by our talented hospitality students while meeting other professionals from across Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. Whether you're looking to strengthen existing relationships or make new connections, this event offers the perfect setting in the warm and welcoming surroundings of The Stables Restaurant.

What's Included

Festive welcome on arrival

Two or three-course Christmas lunch

Informal networking opportunities

Complimentary parking on site

Important Information

Pre-order Required:

To ensure the highest quality dining experience, all guests must submit their menu choices in advance. Details of the Christmas menu and pre-order process will be provided following ticket purchase.

Spaces are limited and advance booking is essential!

Starters

Chicken Satay Ballotine - Peanut sauce, Spinach, Pine nuts (gf)

Cream of Toamto Soup - Fresh Cheese Scone (v)

Crab & SMoked Salmon Mousse - Sourdough Crisp, Lime Chantilly

Main Course

Christmas Turkey - With all the trimmings

Pork Chop - Smoked Pomme Puree, Braised Chickory, Toffee Apple Puree

Beer Battered Cod - Hand-cut Tripple Cooked Chips, Pea Puree, Fresh Tartare Sauce

Vegetable Lasagne - Garlic Pizza Bread (v)

Chicken Chasseur - Braised Rice, Glazed Carrots (gf)

Deserts

Creme Brulee - Sesame Tuille (v)

Normandy Apple Tart -Vanilla Ice Cream (v)

The cost is £15 for 2 courses or £20 for 3 courses. (Booking fees apply).

Please note:

There are only 20 spaces available

All choices have to be pre-ordered and can not be amended on the day.

Drinks are not included.

Parking is free.

Please contact Vieri.Wickes@Oaklands.ac.uk or Ryan.Loughnane@Oaklands.ac.uk for more information.

Description supplied by the event organiser.