If you’re planning a Christmas party in Notting Hill with colour, character and serious flavour, Dishoom Permit Rooms Portobello brings festive spirit in abundance. Set along Portobello Road, the space channels the buzz of a Bombay permit room. Think warm lighting, vintage details, vibrant artwork and a soundtrack that’s guaranteed to keep the energy high.
For Christmas parties, the first-floor space is the go-to. Complete with parquet flooring and terracotta tones, this space can host festive celebrations for up to 30 seated guests. Alternatively, if you’re planning a livelier, more fluid celebration, this area can host up to 50 for standing events with nibbles and drinks. It’s the kind of place that feels instantly celebratory, making it a natural fit for end-of-year gatherings.
As for the food, sit-down Christmas parties can anticipate festive Party Spread menus bringing round after round of comforting dishes to the table to share. It kicks off with ‘snackery’ and ‘small-ish’ plates, stretching from masala nuts and Punjabi-style vegetable samosas to Permit Room fried chicken tossed in podi masala and lamb tawa kebabs, which arrive with fresh green chutney and kachumber on the side.
For the main course, expect the iconic Dishoom chicken ruby, which arrives in a rich makhani sauce, and the signature black daal, slow-cooked for 24 hours for added depth and intensity. There’s also jackfruit berry pulao, with saffron rice, tomato, onion, jaggery, and barberries, alongside sides like garlic and plain naan, and chilli lime broccoli. To finish, there are warm and fudgy chocolate brownies with milky malai, jaggery sprinkles and a gentle chilli kick.
Naturally, every stellar Christmas party needs great drinks, and Permit Rooms has plenty. From crisp pints and ice-cold fizz to alcohol free options and cocktails, get in touch to pre-order and let the team handle everything.