Festive Lunch & Talk With Monastery CEO, Elaine Griffiths, OBE

Schedule

Tue Dec 02 2025 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Monastery Manchester | Manchester, EN

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Celebrate the season in style with a magical festive lunch & talk in Manchester, here at our stunning Monastery. Join us for an memorable afternoon of food, stories, and seasonal cheer, hosted by Monastery CEO, Elaine Griffiths, OBE.
You’ll be welcomed with a warming glass of mulled wine or fruit punch before stepping into the breathtaking Great Nave for a special talk from Elaine at 12:30pm, followed by a lovingly prepared two-course festive lunch.
When?
Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 | 12pm–3pm
The Monastery, Gorton Lane, Manchester
Event Programme
12:00 – Arrival & drinks reception
12:20 – Guests called to seats
12:30 – Festive talk with Elaine
13:15 – Lunch is served
14:00+ – Free time to explore the Monastery & garden
Festive Menu (meat & plant-based options available):
Main
• Thyme & garlic roasted chicken breast served with cranberry sage & chestnut stuffing, fondant potato, creamed sprouts, honey roasted carrots, parsnip purée, red wine jus
OR
• Parsnip, apple & butterbean pithivier, served with garlic and thyme fondant potato, creamed sprouts, red wine & cranberry jus (plant-based)
Dessert
• Sticky toffee Christmas pudding with spiced, candied fruit salsa and brandy sauce
OR
• Sunset trifle made with mandarin, raspberry, vanilla brulée, shortbread biscuit (plant-based & gluten-free)
£45 per person, all inclusive.
Book your festive lunch
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0161 223 3211
Come and enjoy a soul-nourishing Christmas event in Manchester like no other, with food, community, and heritage in one of the city’s most iconic venues.
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The Monastery Manchester, 89 Gorton Lane,Manchester, United Kingdom

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