Christmas High Tea in the Pacific Ballroom

Christmas High Tea in the Pacific Ballroom
December 23 & 24, 2023,
11 am & 2 pm seatings

Adults $99, Children $50 (ages 12 and under)
Price does not include tax or gratuities.
Full prepayment at the time of booking)

A unique and festive afternoon awaits with our lavish Christmas High Tea in the stunning Pacific Ballroom!
Hotel Vancouver’s talented chefs will take you on a culinary journey highlighted by festive offerings and decadent desserts. Classical holiday melodies will be brought to you by live entertainment.

We’re delighted to partner with Ballet BC for an exciting holiday presentation at the Christmas Afternoon Teas on December 23 & 24.  In conjunction with the Ballet BC presentation of Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker December 7-10, this special appearance will feature the dancers of Ballet BC Annex.

Menu

Scones

Apple Caramel Scone

Classic Buttermilk Scone

Sweet Cream | Marmalade

Sandwiches

Torched Scallop| passion fruit| pearls| brioche

Foie Gras Torchon| chicken liver mousses tart| port gelee| marinated shallot

Truffled Egg Salad| winter black truffle| Pullman loaf

Duck Prosciutto Grissini| mustard marinated apple

Northern Devine Caviar| potato croquette| crème fraiche

Sweets

Black Forest 2.0 | flourless bitter chocolate cake| panna-cotta filling| morello cherry

Amaretto Ricotta Cheese Cake | candied cranberries

Limoncello Cream Tart |fresh blueberries| torched meringue

Champagne Truffle | dom perignon champagne cream center | dark chocolate cremeux

Pistachio Éclair | pistachio mousseline cream | brittle chocolate ganache | gold flakes

For reservations please email the Festive Reservations Team at HVC.FestiveDesk@fairmont.com.
To avoid a $25 per person cancellation fee, please email HVC.FestiveDesk@fairmont.com a minimum of 72 hours prior to the reservation.

To book your Christmas Afternoon High Tea, please click here.

Turkey To-Go

Christmas Turkey To-Go

December 24 & 25, 2023
$299, serves 4-5 guests | $499, serves 8-10 guests
Celebrate Christmas from the comfort of your own home with an impressive roasted turkey dinner prepared by our chefs. All that’s left to do is collect your order, heat prior to serving, and enjoy.

Christmas Eve Dinner - Notch8 Restaurant

Christmas Eve Dinner in Notch8

Dec. 24, 2023, 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
3 – Courses | $99 per adult guest
Our Fairmont elves serve up a delightful, three-course, Christmas Eve dinner, filled with sumptuous favourites, traditional carvings, and decadent desserts!

The Holidays

The Holidays at Hotel Vancouver

A magical time of year at our ‘Castle in the City’, we cordially invite you to experience our holiday events, festive decor, and culinary offerings. From The BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees to festive dining in Notch8, Christmas High Tea in the Pacific Ballroom, and everything in between, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Pacific Ballroom Christmas Dinner Buffet

December 25, 2022, 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Christmas Dinner Buffet
The Pacific Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Adults $199, Children $99 (ages 12 and under)
(Inclusive of tax and gratuities – full prepayment at the time of booking)

The presents have been opened and a lavish Christmas dinner buffet awaits in the stunning Pacific Ballroom!
Hotel Vancouver’s talented chefs will take you on a culinary journey highlighted by carvery offerings, succulent seafood, and decadent desserts. Santa & Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance, and festive melodies will be brought to you by live entertainment.

Menu

Bread

Rustic Terra Bread & Ble Bakery Loaves, Artisan Baguettes, Flatbread, Focaccia
Aged Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Creamery Butter

Artisinal Cheese & Charcuterie

Selection of Two Rivers Charcuterie
Grilled Vegetables, Pesto Bocconi, Marinated Olives, Pickles, Artichokes
Selection of Artisanal Canadian Cheeses – Chevre, Bleu, Triple Cream Brie, Oka
Compressed Fig Bread, Quince Preserve, Artisanal Crackers

West Coast Chilled Seafood

Smoked Salmon, Marinated Calamari, Peppered Mackerel, Cold Smoked Albacore Tuna,
Dungeness Crab Legs, Cold Water Prawns, Blue Shell Mussels
Marie Rose, Cocktail Sauce, Onions, Capers, Lemon, Gherkin Remoulade

Soup

Lobster Bisque – Brandy Cream
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Salad Station

Romaine, Spinach, Frisee, Winter Greens, Iceberg
Thousand Island, Caesar, Peppercorn Ranch, Blue Cheese, Balsamic
Carrots, Corn, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Artichokes, Olives, Bell Peppers, Green Beans,
Green Onion, Celery, Bean Sprouts, Pea Shoots, Pickled Red Onion, Capers, Cornichons,
Eggs, Croutons, Dried Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries, Pine Kernels, Sunflower, Pumpkin Seeds

Salads

Tossed Caesar Salad – Rosemary Croutons, Traditional Dressing 
Roasted Beetroot – Spiced Pecans, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette 
Red Quinoa – Baby Kale, Dried Currants, Preserved Lemon, Italian Parsley 
Salad of Cauliflower – Kale, Olives, Oranges, Feta, Sherry Vinaigrette 
Mediterranean Couscous Salad – Cucumber, Grapes, Cherry Tomatoes, Feta Cheese
Balsamic Pickled Foraged Mushrooms Salad – Kale, Sherry Dressing 

Dim Sum Steamer Station

Har Gaw
Siu Mai
Vegetable Dumplings
Chili, Coriander, Soya, Sesame Oil, Black Vinegar 
Braised Short Rib – Rosemary Jus

Mains

Seared Black Cod – Sauerkraut Cream 
Roasted Chicken Breast – Lemon Herb Jus
Whipped Potatoes – Scallions 
Roasted Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Preserved Fruit and Sage Bread Stuffing
Roasted Baby Carrots – Apple Caramel Sauce 
Roasted Squash and Caramelized Cipollini Onions
Honey Butter Brussel Sprouts – Crispy Lardon
Green Beans – Toasted Almonds

Chef Attended Pasta Station

Squash Ravioli, Fusilli, Penne
Tomato and Basil Sauce, Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce, Bolognese Sauce, Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
Red Onion, Garlic, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Baby Spinach, Artichokes,
Olives, Chestnut, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan, Chili Flakes

Chef Attended Carving Station

Rossdown Farms Butter Basted Roasted Turkey – Cranberry Sauce, Pan Gravy
Slow Roasted Prime Rib – Horseradish, Au Jus, Yorkshire Puddings 
Porchetta – Salsa Verde 

For Children

Vegetable Crudites and Dip
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Crispy Chicken Fingers – Plum Sauce, Ketchup
French Fries, White Rice

Desserts

Warm Christmas Pudding – Vanilla Anglaise
Dark Chocolate Mandarin Pot De Creme – White Chocolate Mousse
Citrus Fruit Salad Spiced Honey Yogurt
Fresh Fruits of the Season
Cakes

Red Velvet Cake, Chestnut Yule Log, Eggnog Cheesecake, Cheesecake Pops
Tarts and Pies
Fresh Fruit Tarts, Pumpkin Pie, Apple Tart Tatin – Vanilla Chantilly Cream
Cookies, Squares, and Chocolate
Chocolate Cookies, Shortbread, Date Squares, Chocolate Bark – Dark, Milk, White
Breads
Stolen Bread, Cinnamon Buns – Cream Cheese Icing, Croissants – Butter, Almond, Chocolate

The image is a representation of holiday roasts and festive culinary offerings, the Christmas Dinner Buffet setup and items will vary from the above photo presentation. 

Hotel Vancouver Turkey To-Go

Hotel Vancouver Christmas Turkey To-Go

December 24 & 25, 2022
Celebrate Christmas from the comfort of your own home with an impressive holiday dinner prepared by our chefs. All that’s left to do is collect your order, heat prior to serving, and enjoy.

Christmas Eve Dinner - Pacific Ballroom

Pacific Ballroom Christmas Eve Dinner

Dec. 24, 2022, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Our Fairmont elves serve up a Christmas Eve dinner buffet filled with sumptuous favourites, traditional carvings, and decadent desserts! Live entertainment will serenade you and your loved ones.

The Holidays

The Holidays at Hotel Vancouver

A magical time of year at our ‘Castle in the City’, we cordially invite you to experience our holiday events, festive decor, and culinary offerings. From The BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees to festive afternoon tea, Christmas dinner in the Pacific Ballroom, and everything in between, there is something for everyone to enjoy.