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Mediterranean Biome Christmas Lunch
Celebrate the season with a luxury three-course Cornish Christmas lunch at the Eden Project, surrounded by the tranquil gardens of our iconic Mediterranean Biome. Bringing together the best local flavours, a spectacular setting and the magic of Christmas, this is a dining experience to remember.
These exclusive lunches are served every Thursday from 26 November to 17 December. Diners will enjoy complimentary entry to the Eden Project and lunches must be pre-booked in advance. Eden Project Members enjoy 10% off and can book here.
If you would like to make a booking for more than nine people, please email christmas@edenproject.com. Groups of ten or more receive a 10% discount.
Our other Christmas experiences, including our Christmas lights, must be booked separately.
Savour the season in style
Enjoy a sparkling welcome with Prosecco or Cornish elderflower, followed by three exquisitely crafted courses of festive cuisine. Eden’s chefs create each dish with fresh, seasonal ingredients picked from our gardens and plant nursery, or locally sourced.
Enjoy full table service in a beautifully atmospheric setting, surrounded by the sights and scents of the Mediterranean, as you indulge in a menu designed to celebrate the best of the season. A range of local drinks and a selection of sustainable wines will be available to purchase.
Make magical memories
After your festive feast, keep the magic going with a spin on our ice rink and a visit to our show-stopping Christmas Lights Experience – both available to book separately.
FAQs
Starters
Roasted cauliflower, cumin and coconut soup
Curried rapeseed oil (VG, NCG, NF)
Cornish pork terrine
Eden-grown apple and cider chutney, pickled vegetables, winter leaves, char-grilled focaccia (NCGO, DF, NF)
Mains
Roasted Westcountry turkey
Pen’n’tinny sausage, crisp prosciutto, cranberry, caramelised onion and sage stuffing, turkey gravy (NCG, DF, NF)
Roasted Cornish hake
Sweet fennel purée, oyster mushrooms, winter greens, slow roasted tomato and saffron sauce (NCG, DFO, NF)
Squash, chestnut, lentil and chickpea roulade
Celeriac and sweet potato purée, sage, parsnip crisps, port and mushroom jus (VG, NCGO, NF)
All served with
Roasted Cornish potatoes and winter vegetables
Desserts
Traditional Christmas pudding
Brandy cream sauce (NCGO)
Coconut pannacotta
Caramelised pineapple and mango, rum syrup, toasted coconut flakes, lemon balm (NCG, VG, DF, NF)
Mulled wine poached pear compote
Gingerbread crumb, Roskilly’s raspberry and yuzu sorbet (VG, DF, GF, NF)
NCG-Gluten Free DF-Dairy Free NF-Nut Free VG-Vegan V-Vegetarian O- Option available on request
Enjoy complimentary entry to the Eden Project from 10.30am when we open. We'd recommend arriving at Eden by 11.15am, to give you plenty of time to get to the Mediterranean Biome.
Your welcome drinks will be served at 11.45am, with lunch beginning promptly at midday. The meal will finish around 2.45pm, after which you’re free to explore Eden until we close at 8.30pm.
Please note the Biomes close at 3.15pm for evening preparations. From 4pm to 8.30pm, you’ll need a Christmas Lights Experience Pass to re-enter the Biomes.
There’s still plenty to enjoy throughout the day, including the Outdoor Gardens, the Core Building, our other food venues and ethical gift shop. You can also add some extra festive fun with a session on our ice rink, available to book during the day and evening.
Our Mediterranean Biome has a temperate climate, which can be as cool as 9°C at times, so we recommend wrapping up in cosy layers.
Due to the natural environment, you may experience drips and encounter flora and fauna that live within the Biome.
Once you have booked, you will be sent an email within 24 hours (please check your spam folder) with links to pre-book your food and to let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Please complete and submit these details at least two days before the date of your meal. If you don't receive this email, please contact Guest Services on 01726 811950 or guestservices@edenproject.com.
We cater for vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters and gluten-free diets, as well as other dietary requirements. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact eventsandfunctions@edenproject.com.
Yes! To provide you with the best possible service, we ask you share any access requirements you may have when booking your lunch, and please let us know if you will be using a wheelchair so we can ensure we accommodate accordingly. Please contact the Events Team on 01726 811950 or email eventsandfunctions@edenproject.com.
If a personal assistant is required for any diner, we welcome support guests. Personal assistants will not be provided with a meal, unless they also pre-book lunch.
Assistance dogs are welcome and water is available for them around the site. Find out more about bringing dogs to the Eden Project.
Check our accessibility guide for more information.
Unfortunately not. Lunches must be pre-booked at least eight days in advance.
Yes – we can accommodate groups of more than nine on request. Just get in touch with us at christmas@edenproject.com. Groups of ten or more receive a 10% discount.
If you’re planning a work Christmas party or a festive family get-together, we also offer evening Christmas party packages with delicious food and dancing throughout November and December. Find out more here.
Payment is required in full to secure your booking. Cancellations made up to 10 days prior to the lunch will receive a 50% refund, and any cancellations made after this point will not receive a refund. Please contact christmas@edenproject.com to cancel.
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The season to indulge
