Calendar of Events

3 October – The Raymond Blanc Festival of Music with Jack Savoretti
For more than 25 years, The Raymond Blanc Festival of Music has remained an unmissable event that blends top-tier gastronomy with musical extravagance. The performance tonight Is from Jack Savoretti, a former poet-turned-acoustic singer/songwriter with a top-ten album and sold-out worldwide tour under his belt. His heartfelt tunes have captivated audiences across the country.

Priced at £395 per person.

Includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception with canapés, a concert performance in neighbouring St Mary’s Church, plus a celebration dinner with selected wines, coffee and petits fours.

4 October – The Raymond Blanc Festival of Music with Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Join us for a second night of festivity. With charismatic conductor Marios Papadopoulos as Founder and Music Director, Oxford Philharmonic has attracted some of the country’s finest musicians. For the Festival of Music they’ll be playing one of Raymond’s favourite pieces—Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

Priced at £295 per person.

Includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception with canapés, a concert performance in neighbouring St Mary’s Church, plus a celebration dinner with selected wines, coffee and petits fours.

11 October – A Day with Britain’s Best Chocolatier, William Curley
Calling all chocoholics—join award-winning pâtissier William Curley for a day dedicated to all things cocoa. William Curley has trained with some of the country’s finest chefs, including Pierre Koffmann, Marco Pierre White and Raymond Blanc himself. He has been named ‘Britain’s Best Chocolatier’ four times by The Academy of Chocolate.

Priced at £195 per person.

Includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception with canapés, a talk from William Curley and a chocolate demonstration in The Raymond Blanc Cookery School, plus a three-course lunch with accompanying wines, coffee and petits fours.

1 November – Autumn Feast with Raymond Blanc OBE
Having celebrated more than 30 years of excellence at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, M. Blanc tells the story of this quest for culinary perfection and shares some of his secrets for success. Enjoy a light-hearted and convivial evening, along with a four-course menu that celebrates the best flavours of autumn.

Priced at £250 per person.

Includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception with canapés plus a four-course dinner with accompanying wines, coffee and petits fours.

16 November – Christmas Past and Present at Blenheim Palace
Kick off the festive season with a sensational day at Blenheim Palace. Experience Christmas through the ages as the magnificent country house is transformed into a decadent feast for the eyes. Shop in style at Living Crafts for Christmas. Or explore the Churchill and Marlborough Pavilions, where more than 150 British designers will be showcasing high quality, contemporary crafts.

Priced at £180 per person.

Includes coach transfers between the hotel and Blenheim Palace, tea and coffee with mince pies at Blenheim Palace, a special ‘past and present’ talk, free time to shop, plus a champagne reception back at the hotel followed by a three-course lunch with accompanying wines, coffee and petits fours.

4 December – Christmas Carol Concert Evening with Tenebrae
Celebrate the most magical time of the year in unforgettable style. Performing tonight is Tenebrae. Hailed as one of the country’s most outstanding vocal troupes, Tenebrae blend the passion of a large cathedral choir with the precision of a chamber ensemble to create a unique and enchanting sound.

Priced at £260 per person.

Includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception, a concert at nearby St Mary’s Church, plus a four-course dinner with accompanying wines, coffee and petits fours.

5 December – Christmas Carol Concert Evening with Christ Church Cathedral Choir
Be swept away by Christ Church Cathedral Choir. Founded nearly 500 years ago, the choir has a special and distinctive place within the great English choral tradition. Conducted by Stephen Darlington, Director of Music and Tutor in Music at Christ Church since 1985.

Priced at £260 per person.

Includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception, a concert at nearby St Mary’s Church, plus a four-course dinner with accompanying wines, coffee and petits fours.

6 December – Christmas Carol Concert Evening with Trinity Boys Choir
Performing tonight are the sensational Trinity Boys Choir. With members hailing from one of the UK’s most prestigious musical schools, they have been at the cutting edge of the British musical scene for over fifty years. Tailor-made programmes encompass classic works alongside their trademark exciting new arrangements and compositions.

Priced at £260 per person.

Includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception, a concert at nearby St Mary’s Church, plus a four-course dinner with accompanying wines, coffee and petits fours.

11 December – Christmas Carol Concert Evening with The Choir of Royal Holloway
Start the week with a performance from The Choir of Royal Holloway. Considered among the best mixed-voice collegiate choirs in Britain, The Choir of Royal Holloway attract critical acclaim for both their recordings and live concerts. Their unique sound draws on a specialism in late-renaissance music along with contemporary hits, notably from the Balkan states.

Priced at £260 per person.

Includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception, a concert at nearby St Mary’s Church, plus a four-course dinner with accompanying wines, coffee and petits fours.

12 December – Christmas Carol Concert Evening with Vasari Singers
Founded nearly 40 years ago, the Vasari Singers choir boast a wide-ranging repertoire from Renaissance classics to contemporary music. They’re celebrated for their virtuosity, versatility and variety, performing regularly at major venues in both London and abroad.

Priced at £260 per person.

Includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception, a concert at nearby St Mary’s Church, plus a four-course dinner with accompanying wines, coffee and petits fours.

13 December – Christmas Carol Concert Evening with Nonsuch Singers
Our festival ends with a spectacular performance from Nonsuch Singers. High-quality singing, innovative performances and communicative performances are their hallmark. The choir has gained a reputation for stylistic versatility in a cappella, with work ranging from the Renaissance to present day.

Priced at £260 per person.

Includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception, a concert at nearby St Mary’s Church, plus a four-course dinner with accompanying wines, coffee and petits fours.

18 December – Deck The Halls with Jonathan Mosely and Jane Means
Leading floral art designer Jonathan Moseley and expert gift wrapper Jane Means are teaming up to help you craft an unforgettable Christmas. Impress friends and family as you learn to make stunning seasonal flower displays and find imaginative new ways to wrap your presents.

Priced at £205 per person.

Includes tea and coffee on arrival, a seasonal flower workshop with Jonathan, a gift wrapping presentation with Jane, a Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception with canapés, plus a three-course lunch with accompanying wine, coffee and petits fours.