Lunch with Father Christmas at the Crowne

Part of the acclaimed InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), The Crowne Plaza in Chester offers luxury accommodation in the city centre in easy reach of landmarks like the cathedral.

This year, the four-star site is offering a special dining event designed for little ones that lets them enjoy a buffet lunch with a magical guest – Father Christmas himself.

Families looking for festive fun and something tasty to eat can take part in the lunchtime event. Those booking will find the esteemed hotel will be rolling out yuletide activities and games for children, and each will receive a special gift from Father Christmas.

Tickets for the December afternoon event are available for adults at £16.95, and children aged 12 or under for £10.95. Although subject to minimum attendance numbers, the lunch is free for children under the age of three years old.

The festive menu has been cleverly curated to appeal to all tastes, with dishes for diners who love sweet treats, Italian cuisine and healthy plates.

The buffet will boast Waffles and pancakes with toppings like berries, bacon, maple syrup, chocolate hazelnut spread and freshly squeezed lemon. There will also be a choice of pasta and pizza, as well as easy eats like fish fingers and chicken goujons with sides of fries and salad. For dessert, fresh fruit and fudge cake finish off the menu.

Lunch with Father Christmas will take place at the Crowne Plaza Chester on Sunday, 15 December. The event will kick off at 1 pm and runs until 3.30 pm, and the hotel can be found on Trinity Street in Chester.