Christmas at Yamas! Gastrobar in Tring centres on Greek sharing dishes, candlelit dinners and evenings of live music. Greenery and fairy lights dress the dark interiors for the season, creating a cosy setting for festive gatherings with friends, family or colleagues.
Groups can hire the whole venue exclusively or book an individual space. The upstairs dining room seats 35 for a banquet, with a long table and small lamps bringing guests together for an intimate Christmas meal. Downstairs, the Pink Piano Bar accommodates up to 90 standing. Its bright pink grand piano, eclectic artwork and wrap-around bar suit larger parties where drinks, music and dancing lead the evening.
The set Christmas menu begins with dishes to share, including dolmades, tzatziki, zucchini mezze, marinated olives and sourdough. Each guest then chooses a main, with Greek garden salad, chicken skewers and spanakopita among the options. Homemade profiteroles with warm chocolate sauce or baklava complete the festive meal.
A separate Christmas Day menu offers a filo crown with feta and hot honey, followed by slow-cooked beef with baby onions and chickpea pilaf. A meat-free alternative features green beans cooked with tomato, herbs and extra virgin olive oil, served with the same accompaniment. Greek salad is brought to the table for everyone to share, followed by homemade profiteroles.
For those wanting to host something more informal, buffet-style catering gives guests the freedom to mingle rather than sit down for several courses. The drinks selection includes cocktails, wine, beer, spirits with mixers and soft drinks, with food and entertainment arrangements discussed at the time of booking. Entertainment can be arranged around the celebration, from a pianist or singer to a live band or DJ.