Christmas in Covent Garden already comes with plenty of atmosphere, so Gourmet Burger Club makes an easy option for groups who want somewhere central, casual and fun without defaulting to a traditional festive dinner. Its private dining space holds up to 50 guests, and exclusive hire of the whole restaurant takes up to 100 guests for a big, lively party. The restaurant sits in one of London’s busiest neighbourhoods at Christmas, making it a handy meeting point for office parties, groups of friends or family catch-ups before or after taking in the lights, shops and general festive bustle.
The brand itself was born in 2020, when founder Sana began playing around with flavours at home during lockdown, hoping to make neighbours smile with her creations. That spirit of generous, feel-good food still runs through the menu, and the Covent Garden branch can be hired exclusively for private parties, networking nights and special occasions, with flexible spaces, custom food packages and support from the team.
For Christmas groups, the menu is full of crowd-pleasers, and the food menu is 100% halal. The Club Premium combines smashed aged Irish beef with American cheese, Monterey Jack, gherkins, onions, tomato, lettuce and the house signature sauce, while the Crowned Burger adds guacamole, pickled beetroot and a golden onion ring for something a little more over-the-top. The signature Wagyu Reserve is a richer option, pairing Wagyu beef with double melted cheese and lettuce in a brioche or charcoal bun, and there’s an Exquisite Truffle Burger too. There is also the Grill Master, made with butterfly chicken steak, Monterey Jack, gherkin, onion, garlic aioli and sweet chilli sauce, or the Garden Grove, which swaps meat for a handcrafted fried vegetable patty with grilled peppers, rocket and club chutney.
Sides make sharing easy: Parmesan truffle fries, sweet potato fries, cheesy fries and club-spiced fries can all be added to the table, alongside smoky glazed wings, dynamite prawns or golden tenders. And for anyone wanting something beyond burgers, the menu also includes sirloin steak, the Club Sandwich and a power salad bowl.