Christmas Hosting & Dinner Party Workshop, Thursday 26th November 2026

Christmas Hosting & Dinner Party Workshop

Thursday, 26th November 2026 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm | £125pp

Master the art of festive hosting with an intimate evening at STEM + STEM, where casual fine dining meets thoughtful wine pairing and seasonal design in the heart of the City of London.

Join STEM + STEM co-founders Ed Boarland and Dee Reid, alongside Head Sommelier Gosia Zielinska DipWSET, for an immersive Christmas dinner party masterclass that brings together food, wine, and flowers with effortless style.

Ed is Co-founder and Executive Chef of STEM + STEM, honing his craft currently as Executive Chef under Nieves Barragán Mohacho at Lagado, and previously at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay under Clare Smyth, The Waterside Inn with Michel Roux Jr., and more. Gosia brings her DipWSET qualification and passion for approachable wine education. Dee, trained at McQueens with a long career in buying departments of household names such as Burberry, brings a sharp eye for curation and style to every arrangement.

Over a three-course menu with wine pairing, discover how to create the kind of festive dinner parties that feel both elevated and relaxed. This isn’t a demonstration from afar – you’ll sit at the table, experience the meal, and learn the philosophy behind every element as it unfolds – just in time to host your own Christmas gatherings.

What you’ll learn:

Wine Pairing with Confidence – Gosia guides you through three wines (including bubbles and a versatile bottle to keep), demystifying pairing and building a thoughtful home cellar for the festive season

Seasonal Menu Planning – Ed shares his approach to creating balanced, achievable Christmas menus that wow without the stress

Table Design & Florals – Dee demonstrates how to style a festive table with seasonal flowers and foliage that feel collected, not contrived. You’ll create your own small table arrangement to take home

The Flow of Hosting – How to time, pace, and present a dinner party so you actually enjoy it (especially important during the busiest season!)

You’ll take home:

• Your small table arrangement
• Recipe cards from the evening’s menu
• Sourcing advice on food, wine & flowers
• 10% discount code for stemandstem.com
• The confidence to host Christmas dinner parties that feel effortless

Limited to just 10 guests. Whether you’re hosting your first Christmas dinner or simply want to refine your approach, this workshop gives you the tools to create memorable festive evenings at home with style and ease.

What to expect:

• Welcome drink on arrival
• Three-course menu with wine pairing
• Floral demonstration and hands-on creation
• Intimate, conversational atmosphere
• Time to ask questions and talk through your own hosting dilemmas

Book your place now for an evening of exceptional food, wine, and flowers in the City of London – and transform your Christmas entertaining.