Summary: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town hosts a Christmas Eve Dinner on 24 December 2026 at 18h30, priced at R1,595 per person. The evening includes a welcome drink, a three-course menu and live music. Guests can choose between plated starters and desserts, with a generous buffet of festive mains. Children under 12 pay half price, while children under five dine free.
Christmas Eve is made for gathering around a good meal, and Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town is setting the scene for a festive evening on Thursday, 24 December 2026.
The hotel’s Christmas Eve Dinner combines a welcome drink, a three-course menu and live music, giving families and friends a chance to enjoy the occasion without having to take charge of the Christmas cooking themselves.
Starting at 18h30, dinner is priced at R1,595 per person. The menu offers a choice of plated starters and desserts, with a buffet of main courses that brings together roast favourites, seafood and seasonal accompaniments.
- Guests can begin with fennel cured salmon, served with Romesco whipped feta, apple chili crisp, pickled cucumber, salmon roe, micro herb salad and sourdough melba toast. Those who prefer a vegetarian starter can choose salt baked heirloom beets, accompanied by apple chili crisp, pickled cucumber, balsamic pearls, micro herb salad and sourdough melba toast.
- The main course moves to a buffet format, starting with cumin roasted sweet potato and butternut velouté, finished with harissa cream and focaccia croutons. The carvery features roast beef sirloin with garlic rosemary jus and Yorkshire pudding, alongside slow roasted lamb seasoned with sumac, anchovy, garlic and herbs, served with salsa verde, horseradish whipped feta and mint sauce.
- There is plenty more to explore beyond the carvery. Buffet selections include apricot, almond and herb chicken roulade with Sicilian relish, roasted kassler loin with honey and lemon gremolata glaze and orange and rosemary jus, and grilled kingklip with tomato, caper and tarragon butter. Roasted seasonal vegetables, cauliflower and broccoli gratin, olive oil and paprika roast potatoes, and fragrant basmati rice round out the spread.
- Dessert brings the choice back to the table, with a Manjari chocolate and cherry delice featuring tonka bean and chocolate crumble, infused amarena cherries, vanilla bean ice cream and kirsch gel. A vegan chocolate and cherry delice is also available, with tonka bean, chocolate crumble, kirsch gel and infused amarena cherries.
With live music accompanying the evening, the celebration offers a relaxed way to enjoy Christmas Eve, with the cooking, carving and dessert decisions taken care of. Families also have a little extra reason to join: children under 12 pay half price, while children under five dine with the hotel’s compliments. For those planning to celebrate Christmas Eve in Cape Town, Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town brings the festive menu and music together for an evening worth gathering around. Bookings are essential.
Quick details
- Event: Christmas Eve Dinner
- Venue: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
- Date: Thursday, 24 December 2026
- Time: 18h30
- Price: R1,595 per person
- Includes: Welcome drink on arrival, three-course menu and live music
- Children: Under 12 years pay half price; under five years eat free
- Bookings: Essential
- Address: 100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8002
- Telephone: +27 21 441 3000
- Email: tobagos.capetown@radissoncollection.com
- Website: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
FAQs
How much does Christmas Eve Dinner cost at Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town?
The dinner costs R1,595 per person.
What time does Christmas Eve Dinner start?
Dinner starts at 18h30 on Thursday, 24 December 2026.
What is included in the Christmas Eve Dinner?
The evening includes a welcome drink on arrival, a three-course menu and live music. The menu features a choice of plated starters, buffet mains and a choice of plated desserts.
Are there vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. The starter selection includes salt baked heirloom beets as a vegetarian option, while dessert includes a vegan chocolate and cherry delice.
Do children receive discounted rates?
Children under 12 years pay half price, and children under five eat free.
Are bookings essential?
Yes, bookings are essential.
Where is Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town?
The hotel is at 100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8002.
