KOL is a world-class destination any time of year, but at Christmas, it’s in a league of its own. Festive party hire at KOL offers a rare opportunity to experience Santiago Lastra’s inspired take on Mexican cooking, created entirely with British-grown ingredients. Its prime Marylebone location, just off Marble Arch, adds to the appeal, as do the refined interiors and exceptional service.
There are two spaces to choose from when hiring KOL for your Christmas party: the exclusive Chef’s Table or the Mezcaleria. For sit-down dining, the Chef’s Table accommodates up to 20 guests. It’s the place to be. The décor draws inspiration from the grand houses of Oaxaca, with hanging clay lamps, planters crafted by Mexican artisans, and raw textural materials. Here, parties are seated at a single long table, which overlooks its own kitchen. Guests are seated at a single long table overlooking a dedicated kitchen, where five or eight-course menus are prepared, with additional sharing dishes available as add-ons.
Festive menus vary, though you might expect dishes such as scallop ceviche with buttermilk, confit beetroot and Kissabel apple; tamal colado with corn custard, pig’s trotter, radish and Kaluga caviar; and KOL’s most celebrated dish: the Scottish langoustine taco with smoked chilli and sea buckthorn. Supplemental sharers, meanwhile, include whole confit suckling pig and Cornish blue lobster served with fresh tortillas and seasonal salsas. Bespoke drinks parings are available to complement any celebration, from Champagne and cocktails to rare agave spirit flights and curated wine pairings.
The Mezcaleria, meanwhile, offers a celebration of diverse agave spirits, complete with cocktails infused with wild seasonal ingredients, alongside small bites and canapes. Gather up to 35 guests for Christmas party hire, or combine the Mezcaleria with the Chef’s Table private dining room next door for 50 person-standing events.