The perfect place to celebrate Christmas in a beautiful countryside setting, Maidens Barn offers a high vaulted barn with oak beams, festive greenery and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Set in the Chelmsford countryside, this exclusive-use venue is ideal for Christmas parties with friends, family or colleagues, whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a full office celebration.
The Oak Barn provides the main event space and feels bright and uplifting during winter afternoons thanks to its large windows and French doors. As evening falls, the room becomes cosy and atmospheric, with its rustic beams, whitewashed walls and simple decor providing the ideal backdrop for festive styling. Exclusive hire gives you complete use of the barn, courtyard and surrounding outdoor areas, offering plenty of space for drinks, mingling and seasonal photo moments.
Food is a major highlight at Maidens Barn Christmas parties. The in-house kitchen team uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients and offers a range of Christmas dining options to suit the style of your event. Packages are available at bronze, silver and gold levels, with choices for canapes, sit-down meals or relaxed evening food.
Canapes include honey and mustard chipolatas, mini prawn cocktail, halloumi fries and coconut and coriander chicken skewers. Christmas menus can feature starters such as vegetarian spring rolls, mains like baked salmon or slow roasted pork belly with crispy crackling and desserts including lemon tart, vanilla panna cotta or bread and butter pudding. For a more informal party, you can opt for sliders, bowl food, wood-fired pizzas, hog roast or a generous cheese table.
Drinks packages range from standard to supreme, offering wine, prosecco, champagne and cocktails. With on-site accommodation in the Hayloft Barn’s 14 ensuite bedrooms, Maidens Barn offers a complete and memorable setting for a festive celebration in the Essex countryside.