It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!

Christmas 2023 at Café Nucleus!

Let our family entertain yours this festive period in Chatham, Rochester and Rainham

Served across our collection of Café Restaurants from 17th November 2023 until 1st January 2024

Always believe something wonderful is about to happen!

Do you remember the warm feeling of Christmas? A time for coming together with family and friends to celebrate. At Café Nucleus, we have always taken Christmas in our stride, and it shows. The festive atmosphere is right here in the Medway Towns in Chatham, Rochester, and Rainham. We still have our impressive 15ft Christmas tree in the atrium at Rochester, along with the breathtaking trees in Chatham and Rainham, The 12,000 twinkling lights are a sight to behold in Rochester during the dark evenings, reminding you of Christmases past. Come and experience the magic of the season with us at Café Nucleus, where the Christmas spirit is alive and well. We think nothing else locally quite compares….

Wreath Making and free-flowing wine evenings 

Enjoy an exclusive evening in the upstairs Parlour (Rainham) or boardroom (Rochester), with free-flowing fine wines and fizz and a glass of Laurent-perrier champagne for each guest on arrival. Each guest will make a festive wreath to take home with local artist Sharon Cooper, we will provide all the items but feel free to bring your own special bits if desired. Each guest will be treated to a cheeseboard to finish the evening.

£75 per guest.
Limited availability! 

RAINHAM- 
7th DECEMBER
7PM 

ROCHESTER – 21ST DECEMBER 
7PM

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Free-flowing Wines include:
Bergerac Merlot
Single Estate Pinot Grigio
Organic Sauvignon Blanc
Bottega Prosecco 

Soft drinks available on request

CAFÉ NUCLEUS ROCHESTER

A Slice of the Capital without the bother of the train… 

At the award-winning Café Nucleus Rochester a warm welcome awaits. Set in one of Rochester’s grandest buildings, it offers a unique experience unrivalled.

Get into the festivities with Café Nucleus Rochester, from the beautifully decorated grand boardroom to our 15ft Christmas tree in the atrium. Float away with our hot air balloons, let the parrots transport you to warmer climes, our team have left no detail untouched. Our musical nutcrackers offer a warm welcome into one of Rochester’s grandest buildings.  We’re serving a mouth watering menu of seasonal specials from Norfolk Black Feather Turkey to Roast Chestnut Soup, there is something to delight the tastebuds. There simply isn’t anything else in town which compares to Café Nucleus.

Everyday from Saturday 18th November and throughout December we’ll be serving our festive afternoon tea in the boardroom from 15:30 daily. We have an earlier sitting of Afternoon Tea available at 13:00 every Monday and Wednesday throughout December. We release the earlier sitting in October 2023

Christmas tree with coloured baubles next to stairs leading up to the first floor.
Close up of a 2 tiered afternoon stand

Festive Afternoon Tea in the Boardroom Rochester

A celebration of festive flavours

A warm mince pie fresh from the oven

Selection of finger sandwiches
🎄 Norfolk black feathered Turkey with Port and Cranberry Sauce
🎄 John Ross Jr Aberdeen Scottish Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese & Dill.
🎄 British Roast beef and Creamed Horseradish
🎄 Cropwell Bishop Stilton with Mango Chutney
🎄 Chartham Hatch Free-range Kentish Eggs with Mayonnaise & Bapchild Sun Salad

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Christmas Pudding flambéed at the table
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Freshly baked Plain and Christmas spiced scones with Wooden Spoon Strawberry & champagne preserve and lemon curd.

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A selection of Petit Fours, Chocolate Truffles, Festive Treats and Macarons from Bénodet, Brittany.

Served with a choice of fine teas from Tea & the gang, Fortnum & Masons and Jing Teas and a choice of coffees or hot chocolates.

46- per person
55- with a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée champagne

Fine Festive Dining in the Boardroom 

Let’s take a trip down memory lane and relive the magic of the Boardroom and the delicious culinary creations of Head Chef Stewart Tyler at Café Nucleus Rochester this Christmas & holiday season!

Our Fine Festive Dining experience will transport you back to a time when indulgence was celebrated and cherished. From classic Christmas dishes to boardroom favorites, our festive menus will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

It’s time to plan your return to this enchanting era. Don’t miss out on the chance to relive those special moments. Book your spot today and get ready to be transported into a world of delightful indulgences. Let’s celebrate this festive season with joy and gratitude!

Close up of a fine dining menu item set on a table.
Close up image of a Christmas cracker on our Festive Afternoon Tea menu.

Café Nucleus Chatham

Deck the halls!

Step back in time and relive the magic of Christmas at Café Nucleus Chatham! The twinkling lights, beautifully adorned garlands, and charming baubles all come together to create an enchanting atmosphere that will transport you to a bygone era.

Our seasonal specials are simply mouthwatering, from the juicy Norfolk Black Feather Turkey to the comforting Roast ParsnipSoup. Don’t forget to treat yourself to our Festive Afternoon Tea, a real treat for your taste buds! No other café or restaurant in town comes close to the nostalgia-inducing charm of Café Nucleus.

Come and lose yourself in the wonder of the season with our delightful festive menu, available from mid-November until the end of December.

Café Nucleus Rainham 

Always believe something wonderful is about to happen!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Something very special is coming to Rainham, experience the festivities like no other, at the new Café Nucleus Rainham. 

Get into the festivities with Café Nucleus Rainham, from the beautifully decorated café restaurant to our 4m Christmas tree brightly lighting up the High Street! We’re serving a mouth watering menu of seasonal specials from Norfolk Black Feather Turkey to Roast Kentish Parsnip soup, there is something to delight the tastebuds. There simply isn’t anything else in town which compares to Café Nucleus.

Everyday from Saturday 18th November and throughout December we’ll be serving our festive afternoon tea in the boardroom from 15:30 daily. We have an earlier sitting of Afternoon Tea available at 13:00 every Monday and Wednesday throughout December. We release the earlier sitting in October 2023

Our speculator lighting display will be a feast for the eyes and will bring cheer during the darker evenings. 

Tea being poured into a tea cup on a saucer served with a biscuit on the side
Close up image of a Christmas cracker on our Festive Afternoon Tea menu.

The Langton  – Café Nucleus Rainham

Festive Evening Dining in Rainham

Get into the festivities with The Langton, our Evening fine dining restaurant at Café Nucleus Rainham, the cafe restaurant and gardens have been decked out with twinkly lights, baubles and the garlands have been hung. We’re serving a mouth watering menu of seasonal specials from Norfolk Black Feather Turkey to Roast Chestnut Soup and not forgetting Festive Afternoon Tea, there is something to delight the taste buds. There simply isn’t anything else in town which compares to Café Nucleus.

View the award-winning Café Nucleus Rochester at Christmas
– Inside and Out!

Book a Table With Us Today!

… or give us a call on 01634 406971.
We are Café Nucleus Rochester, Halpern Conservancy Board Building, 15a High St, Rochester ME1 1PY

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