Here it is (finally) The TFT Annual Bumper Edition Newsletter.
‘Tis always familiar, but never the same - so pour a glass of wine and enjoy reading everything you may or may not know about December at TFT. And if after reading you have questions, please email zoe@thefrenchtable.co.uk for answers.
First on the list (and about November) is our final Cheese & Wine Evening of 2025…
WEDNESDAY 29th NOVEMBER 7pm
Christmas Cheese and Wine Evening
£65 per person
Sarah will be squeezing in a ‘Christmas Cheese & Wine Evening’ on Wednesday 29th November 7pm. Strictly limited to 24 places – be quick to book! Email zoe@thefrenchtable.co.uk. As ever, first come first reserved.
Join Sarah as she talks and tastes you through the 5 festive cheeses she has chosen for her cheeseboard this year. Paired with some fabulous wines and a welcome glass of festive fizz. We can highly recommend the evening if you want to feel a little bit of that Christmas cheer early!
Some important details:
The evening takes place in the upstairs dining room. There is no lift. Access is 2 flights of stairs. Tables are shared with other guests. The evening starts prompt at 7pm and ends at 10pm. The evening includes cheese / crackers / bread and a charcuterie platter.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS by TFT
Delighted to share this year’s festive gifts for the gourmand in your life.
All will be available to order online from our website from Wednesday 19th November.
Please note we will close orders on Monday 15th December
CHRISTMAS CHEESE BOXES
£35 3-cheese box (recommended for 3-5 people)
£58 5-cheese box (recommended for 6-10 people)
Ever popular and never dull, our annual cheese collaboration with award-winning La Fromagerie returns. Wow your family and friends with an outstanding cheese board this Christmas.
All cheeses will be labelled and wrapped in wax paper with detailed cheese notes provided. Collection options will be offered when placing your order.
CHRISTMAS WINE BOX
£125 with dessert wine
£140 with port
Festive cheer (in moderation) may be found inside our Christmas Wine Box. Many tastings and several ‘words’ have been had here to fight for the final 6 bottles to make this year’s festive selection. Carefully curated with Christmas Day in mind - from aperitif to night cap. Enjoy!
Christmas Wine Box contents:
One bottle of Sparkling, Two bottles of White, Two bottles of Red, and Either One Bottle of Dessert Wine OR One Bottle of Port.
Wines will be gift wrapped and full wine tasting notes included.
CHRISTMAS WREATHS
£75
The floristry wizard that is Clare Marie Jones will once again be creating beautiful handmade wreaths to best compliment your front door! Expect an array of forest pines filled with the most charming decorations and luxury ribbon all bespoke to you.
Collection from The French Table, or delivery can be arranged with Clare Marie.
To find out more or place your order, please text or call Clare Marie on 07968944842
DECEMBER RESERVATIONS
3 course lunch menu £48 / December lunch tasting menu £58
3 course dinner menu £68 / December Dinner tasting menu £78
The French Table is open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner up until and including Christmas Eve**
Just a little update on December reservations: There are still tables available at the first half of each week Monday- Wednesday for most lunch and dinner. Thursday has limited tables remaining. All the Friday and Saturday lunch and dinner in December as well as our Christmas Eve lunch now have waiting lists open.
IF YOU CANNOT FIND A TABLE ON YOUR CHOICE OF DATE, PLEASE CALL US ON 0208 399 2365 for us to help you as we would love to welcome you this festive season.
**On Christmas Eve, the restaurant will open only for lunch with 2 sittings and a special menu**
DECEMBER LUNCH MENUS (From Friday 28th November)
£48 for 3 courses
£58 for 5 course tasting
NO CLASSICS MENU OPTION IN DECEMBER
DECEMBER DINNER MENUS (From Friday 28th November)
£68 for 3 courses
£78 for 5 course tasting
NO CLASSICS MENU OPTION IN DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS EVE
The French Table will open for lunch only on Christmas Eve with an extra special 3 course lunch menu, £65 per person.
No other menus will be available on Christmas Eve.
We expect demand to be high for tables so there will be a 2-hour time limit on tables of 1-4 people.
First sittings will be available at 12/12.15/12.30pm and second sittings will be available at 2.15/2.30/2.45pm.
Reservations for Christmas Eve cannot be made online.
DECEMBER DEPOSITS
For tables of 7 or more, a deposit of £20 per person is now required. Emails have been sent out to all tables of 7+ so please let us know if you have not received it. The email includes details of how best to pay and terms & conditions. We ask that all deposits are paid by the end of this month.
CHRISTMAS EVE DEPOSITS
A £65 per person deposit is now required and again we ask that all deposits are paid by the end of November. Emails have gone out which include details of how best to pay and terms & conditions.
AND FINALLY…
Why not book this November* and enjoy our last Classic Menu of the year. Available every lunch and Tuesday -Thursday dinner*
NOVEMBER CLASSIC MENU
3 course menu £39
With inspiration taken from our menu archives
Starter
Terrine of confit duck, ham hock and foie gras with prune and pistachio, quince chutney, fruit and nut bread
Main
Pan-fried salmon on crushed new potatoes with courgette, sun-dried tomato and black olive fondue
Dessert
Poire Belle Hélène
*Not including Friday 28th and Saturday 29th November as the December Menus will have started.
We look forward to looking after you soon,
Team TFT