The Art of Thanksgiving: Holiday Dining at The Alfond Inn

On Thursday, November 26, experience The Art of Thanksgiving at The Alfond Inn, located in the heart of Winter Park, Florida.
About this Event

Our signature Thanksgiving celebration returns for 2026, featuring an expansive chef-designed Thanksgiving buffet with premium seafood, fresh carving selections, classic favorites, decadent desserts, live music, lawn games, and a signature welcome drink.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
• Location: The Alfond Inn Event Space (not located in Hamilton's Kitchen)
• Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Seating: Select your preferred seating time when securing your reservation
• Experience Length: Each reservation includes up to two hours
• Adults: $140
• Children Ages 4–12: $48
• Children Ages 3 & Under: Complimentary
• Service charge is included. Applicable taxes and Eventbrite fees are additional.

The Experience

• Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet: An expansive holiday buffet featuring traditional holiday favorites, seasonal dishes, premium seafood, fresh carving selections, salads, sides, and desserts.
• Signature Welcome Drink: Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with a festive welcome beverage upon arrival.
• Live Music: Enjoy music throughout the experience, creating a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere.
• Lawn Games: Step outside between courses and enjoy family-friendly lawn games.
• Full Cash Bar: Additional cocktails, wine, beer, and beverages will be available for purchase.

The Menu
Starters
Assorted Breads

• Cornbread
• Dinner rolls
• Sweet rolls
• Served with butter, cinnamon butter, and herb butter

Seasonal Fruit Display

• Selection of watermelon, pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, kiwi, and dragon fruit

Vegetable & Hummus Display

• Vegetable crudité with carrots, leeks, enoki mushrooms, radish, broccoli, asparagus, and zucchini
• Beetroot hummus
• Red pepper hummus
• Purple potato bites
• Grilled naan bread

Canapés

• Blackberry & Goat Cheese Crostini
• Peach, Honey & Ricotta Canapé with Prosciutto
• Strawberry Mascarpone Bruschetta
• Caprese Canapé

Cheese & Charcuterie Display

• Meats: mortadella, prosciutto, chorizo, and Rosa salami
• Cheeses: Irish cheddar, Sage Derby, double cream Brie, and aged Gouda
• Fruits: Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries
• Savory Bites: Flatbread crackers, pickled onions, Greek olives, and pickled red peppers
• Sweets: Glazed pecans, honey, and strawberry jam

Salads
Traditional House Salad

• Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, carrots, and white balsamic dressing

Classic Caesar Salad

• Romaine, shaved Parmesan, herb croutons, cracked black pepper, and Caesar dressing

Autumn Pearl Couscous Salad

• Pearl couscous, butternut squash, Craisins, pecans, red onion, roasted pepitas, crispy kale, and maple tahini vinaigrette

Chilled Seafood
Chilled Seafood Display

• Shrimp cocktail
• Cocktail crab claws
• Oysters served with house cocktail sauce, house tartar sauce, and fresh lemon

Ceviche & Crudo Station

• Snapper Ceviche with Kalamata and tiger’s milk
• Bay Scallop Ceviche with Amarillo pepper

Mains
Roasted Whole Turkey

• Served with traditional turkey gravy

Spiced Prime Rib

• Served with au jus and horseradish sauce

Citrus-Salt Crusted Snapper

• Finished with za’atar salsa verde

Porchetta

• Served with butternut squash purée, spinach, and bourbon cherry glaze

Oven-Roasted Harissa Aubergine

• Served with white bean herb purée, marinated chickpeas, crispy zucchini, micro cilantro, and paprika oil

Sides

• Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes
• Candied Yams with Cinnamon Butter
• Apple & Leek Stuffing
• Miso Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Shallots
• Bourbon Peach Cranberry Sauce
• Roasted Honey-Glazed Heirloom Baby Carrots
• Baked Gouda Mac & Cheese

Desserts
Macarons

• Pumpkin
• Vanilla

Dessert Shooters

• Spiced Pineapple Rum Cake
• S’mores
• Pumpkin Cake

Cakes

• Dublin Chocolate Cake
• Carrot Cake
• Red Velvet Cake

Tarts

• Apple Pie
• Pumpkin Pie
• Pecan Pie

Ticket Information

Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

• Adults: $140
• Children Ages 4–12: $48
• Children Ages 3 & Under: Complimentary
• Service charge is included
• Applicable taxes and Eventbrite fees are additional
• Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase

*Important Information

Please note that this reservation is not for Hamilton’s Kitchen. The Art of Thanksgiving will be hosted in The Alfond Inn Event Space.

• Seating Requests: If you have any special seating requests, please include them when placing your order. We will do our best to accommodate requests; however, specific table locations cannot be guaranteed.
• Time Allotment: To accommodate all guests, each reservation is allotted a maximum of two hours to enjoy The Art of Thanksgiving experience. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
• Menu Changes: Menu selections, ingredients, entertainment, and event offerings are subject to availability and may change without notice.
• Allergies and Dietary Restrictions: Please notify The Alfond Inn in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions. While we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
• Refunds: For any approved refunds, the purchasing attendee will receive a refund for the amount paid, minus applicable Eventbrite ticketing fees.

For inquiries or assistance, please contact: [email protected]