Christmas at Force: Festive Lunches, Private Parties & Plenty of Christmas Cheer

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we’re getting into the festive spirit here at Force, Ambleside! Whether you’re planning a Christmas lunch with the team, gathering friends for a festive feast or looking for somewhere to celebrate in your own style, we’ve got plenty to make this Christmas one to remember.

From delicious seasonal dishes and welcome drinks to Christmas crackers, jolly decorations and a little festive mischief, here’s what’s happening at Force this Christmas.

Festive Christmas Lunches at Force

Available Monday–Friday, 23 November–20 December

Got a team to treat before the Christmas break? Gather your little elves and sleigh the workday with our festive two-course Christmas lunch!

Perfect for groups of 6–14 guests, our Christmas lunch is all about good food, great company and taking a well-deserved break from the festive rush.

Choose from:

• £30 per person for a two-course lunch
• £35 per person for a two-course lunch with a welcome drink

Fancy going the whole Christmas pudding? Add a third course for just £7.95 per person.

And because it wouldn’t be Christmas without a little extra sparkle, we’ll take care of the festive details, too. Expect Santa hats, jolly table decorations and Christmas crackers — because what’s Christmas without a little pop?

For your two-course lunch, you can choose between a starter and main or a main and dessert, making it easy to build your perfect festive feast.

On the Christmas Lunch Menu

Our festive menu brings together comforting winter favourites, seasonal flavours and a few Force classics.

Starters

Butternut Squash & Sage Soup
Pumpkin seeds, crispy sage and toasted sourdough. Vegan, with a gluten-free option available.

Roasted Beetroot & Whipped Goat’s Cheese
Honey-roasted beetroot, whipped goat’s cheese, candied walnuts, crispy sage and balsamic. Gluten-free.

Force Ham Hock Terrine
Served with piccalilli, pineapple relish, quail’s egg and micro salad. Gluten-free.

Mains

Force Festive Turkey
The Christmas classic, served with roasted root vegetables, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, greens, Yorkshire pudding, pigs in blankets, sausage and sage stuffing, and turkey gravy. Gluten-free.

Slow-Cooked Cumbrian Beef Brisket
Tender, slow-cooked beef with roasted root vegetables, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, greens, horseradish, Yorkshire pudding and beef gravy. Gluten-free.

Butternut Squash & Lentil Wellington
A delicious plant-based festive option, served with roasted root vegetables, roast potatoes, greens, cauliflower cheese and gravy. Vegan option available.

Desserts

Christmas Pudding
Finished with double cream brandy custard.

Sticky Toffee Pudding
A comforting favourite served with vanilla ice cream. Gluten-free.

Apple & Blackberry Crumble
Served with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream.

Whether you’re all about the traditional turkey dinner or prefer a plant-based festive favourite, there’s something to get everyone around the table smiling.

So gather the team, raise a glass and make that final festive work lunch one to remember. No sleigh required.

Your Very Own Christmas Party at Force

Private Hire in Ambleside

Want to rock around your own Christmas tree? Why not make Force your own for the evening?

With private hire available on any evening throughout November and December, you can bring your favourite people together and celebrate Christmas your way. Whether it’s a work Christmas party, a get-together with friends or a festive celebration with your wider crew, we’ll help you set the scene for a brilliant evening.

For £35 per person, our festive private-hire package includes:

• A welcome drink to get the celebrations started
• A delicious two-course Christmas buffet
• Christmas hats and crackers
• Plenty of festive cheer

Available from 6pm–10:30pm.

It’s everything you need for a relaxed, festive evening filled with good food, good company and a little Christmas magic.

A Little Festive Fun in Ambleside

While we’d love to see your finest Christmas dance moves, we’ll let you in on a little secret: we don’t have room for a dance floor!

But fear not, party elves. Force is perfectly placed for you to head out into Ambleside afterwards, soak up the twinkling Christmas lights and find somewhere to carry on the celebrations with a festive boogie.

Think of it as the perfect excuse to make a whole evening of it.

Make This Christmas One to Remember

Whether you’re planning a cosy festive lunch for the team or taking over Force for your own Christmas party, we’d love to celebrate with you.

With seasonal dishes, welcome drinks and all the little festive touches that make this time of year special, Force is ready to help you make some merry memories in Ambleside.

Ready to plan your Christmas at Force? Get in touch with the team to enquire about festive lunch bookings or private hire, and let’s get those Christmas plans on the nice list!

We’ll bring the crackers. You bring the Christmas cheer. 🎄