Christmas Parties 2025 at Searcys at The Gherkin, London EC3A

Overlooking London on the top two floors of The Gherkin is both the Searcys Helix Restaurant and Iris Bar. Available for exclusive hire, these unique event spaces boast 360-degree views of the City.

HELIX & IRIS
There are few spots more fitting for a Christmas party than the top two floors of The Gherkin. Enjoy your festive celebrations whilst admiring panoramic views across London. This year we are offering silver, gold and platinum packages.

The Helix Restaurant and Iris Bar have a capacity of 130 seated or 300 standing.

Room hire for all packages is quoted separately. 

PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
Originally a private members club, the five private dining rooms located on level 38 can be hired as single rooms or combined to fit your occasion.

The private dining rooms have a capacity of up to 50 people seated or 130 standing.

Choose from silver, gold and platinum packages. Please note room hire is quoted separately.

CHRISTMAS WISHLIST
Give your Christmas party a finishing touch with one of our many themed add-ons. 

Located on the top two floors of The Gherkin you can view London's many landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the River Thames. The Gherkin is within walking distance of many key tube stations, the closest being Aldgate and Liverpool Street tubes, which are just a few minutes walk away.

HELIX & IRIS BAR RECEPTION -SILVER PACKAGE
Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks for two hours 
Selection of canapés (three per guest) 
Selection of bowl food (two per guest)
Dedicated event manager 
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 80 guests

HELIX & IRIS BAR RECEPTION - GOLD PACKAGE
Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks for three hours
Glass of Searcys English sparkling wine
Nibbles
Selection of canapés (four per guest)
Selection of bowl food (three per guest)
Food platter station
Dedicated event manager
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 80 guests

HELIX & IRIS BAR RECEPTION - PLATINUM PACKAGE
Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks for three hours
One hour Searcys Selected Cuvée Champagne & nibbles reception
Selection of canapés (six per guest including one sweet)
Selection of bowl food (three per guest)
Food platter station
Dedicated event manager
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 80 guests

HELIX & IRIS BAR FESTIVE DINING -SILVER PACKAGE
Searcys English sparkling wine reception
Selection of canapés (two per guest)
Three course festive menu
Tea, coffee, petit fours
Half a bottle of sommelier selected wine per guest
Half a bottle of water per guest 
Christmas crackers 
Dedicated event manager
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 80 guests, Maximum 130 guests

HELIX & IRIS BAR FESTIVE DINING - GOLD PACKAGE
Festive cocktail reception
Selection of canapés (three per guest)
Glass of Searcys Selected Cuvée Champagne
Three course festive menu
Tea, coffee, petit fours
Cheese course
Half a bottle of sommelier selected wine per guest
Half a bottle of water per guest 
Christmas crackers 
Dedicated event manager
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 80 guests, Maximum 130 guests

HELIX & IRIS BAR FESTIVE DINING - PLATINUM PACKAGE
One hour Searcys Selected Cuvée Champagne & nibbles reception
Selection of canapés (four per guest)
Three course festive menu
Tea, coffee, petit fours
Cheese course
Half a bottle of sommelier selected premium wine per guest
Half a bottle of water per guest 
Espresso martini & mince pies
Christmas crackers 
Dedicated event manager
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 80 guests, Maximum 130 guests

PRIVATE DINING ROOM RECEPTION - SILVER PACKAGE
Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks for two hours 
Selection of canapés (three per guest) 
Selection of bowl food (two per guest)
Dedicated event manager 
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 20 guests, Maximum 50 guests

PRIVATE DINING ROOM RECEPTION - GOLD PACKAGE
Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks for three hours 
Glass of English sparkling wine
Nibbles
Selection of canapés (four per guest) 
Selection of bowl food (three per guest)
Dedicated event manager 
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 20 guests, Maximum 50 guests

PRIVATE DINING ROOM RECEPTION - PLATINUM PACKAGE
Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks for three hours 
Glass of Searcys Selected Cuvée Champagne or festive cocktail 
Nibbles
Selection of canapés  (six per guest including one sweet)
Selection of bowl food (three per guest)
Selection of dessert canapés
Dedicated event manager 
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 20 guests, Maximum 50 guests

PRIVATE DINING ROOM FESTIVE DINING - SILVER PACKAGE
Searcys English sparkling wine reception
Selection of canapés (two per guest) 
Three course festive menu
Tea, coffee, petit fours 
Half a bottle of sommelier selected wine per guest
Half a bottle of water per guest
Christmas crackers
Dedicated event manager 
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 20 guests, Maximum 50 guests

PRIVATE DINING ROOM FESTIVE DINING - GOLD PACKAGE
Festive cocktail 
Selection of canapés (three per guest)
Glass of Searcys Selected Cuvée Champagne
Three course festive menu
Tea, coffee, petit fours
Cheese course
Half a bottle of sommelier selected wine per guest 
Half a bottle of water per guest 
Christmas crackers
Dedicated Event Manager 
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 20 guests, Maximum 50 guests

PRIVATE DINING ROOM FESTIVE DINING - PLATINUM PACKAGE
One hour Searcys Selected Cuvée Champagne & nibbles reception
Selection of canapés (four per guest)
Three course festive menu
Tea, coffee, mince pies
Cheese course with digestif 
Half a bottle of sommelier selected premium wine per guest
Half a bottle of water per guest 
Christmas crackers
Dedicated event manager
Staff, security & cloakroom facilities
* Minimum 20 guests, Maximum 50 guests