We know that Christmas parties can be hard to cater for - everyone wants something different; whether it be food, entertainment or location. But, in Cambridge's charming town centre, Novi does a great job of bringing together all these elements for a crowd-pleasing restaurant-come-events space, which is welcoming Christmas bookings this year.
While set in a historic building, Novi's interiors and design feel contemporary and stylish with lofty ceilings, plenty of space and sleek furnishings. It's a blank canvas for your celebration; ideal for adding decorations, tablescapes and festive touches. If you're planning a bigger bash for the entire company, you'll be interested in taking over the whole venue which includes two floors and has a total capacity of 180 guests. The team can help you plan your event to utilise all the spaces, including drinks and canapes on one floor, and a party on another, or perhaps a huge banquet dining spectacular across both.
You can also hire separate spaces for smaller gatherings: the first floor has capacity for 40 people dining, while the second floor has space for 70 people. Included here are options for a DJ booth, your own fully stocked bar and dedicated staff to ensure your party goes smoothly. As for food, the team have devised a special, festive-themed menu which can be enjoyed by the whole group, making ordering and organising a little easier.
Previous Christmas soirees have begun with arrival canapes such as pigs in blankets with English mustard, alongside smoked salmon bellinis with lemon and chive creme fraiche, before moving onto an indulgent Christmas buffet. Perfect for big groups, the buffet might include the likes of roast English turkey crown with sage and lemon butter, as well as roast gammon with mustard and honey glaze, and trimmings like brussels sprouts amd tops with cranberry and chestnut. For dessert, there's delicacies like Baileys white chocolate and Madagascan dark chocolate truffles, plus mini crème pâtissière mixed berry tarts, and options to add extras like a welcome glass of Prosecco and grazing boards for nibbling.