16 Festive Dining and Countdown Experiences at Chatrium Hotels & Resorts in 2026

From Christmas buffets and Michelin-starred dining in Bangkok to seaside celebrations in Phuket and a forest-inspired countdown in Khao Yai

Christmas and New Year's Eve are approaching, and Chatrium Hotels & Resorts has announced a lineup of festive dining experiences across its properties in Bangkok, Phuket and Khao Yai. The celebrations range from traditional Christmas buffets and Spanish tasting menus to Cantonese fine dining, rooftop parties and outdoor barbecues.

Whether you're planning a family Christmas lunch, a romantic dinner for two or a New Year's Eve countdown with friends, there are options for different budgets and occasions. Several venues also offer early-bird discounts for advance bookings.

Here are 16 festive dining and celebration ideas, complete with food highlights, activities, dates, times, prices and reservation details.

1. Christmas by the Sea at Chatrium Phuket Rawai

Location: AuJaan Restaurant, Chatrium Phuket Rawai, Phuket

Chatrium Phuket Rawai, the group's newest resort and its first property in Phuket, celebrates Christmas Eve with a beachside festive buffet featuring Thai and international cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh local seafood. Live Christmas carols, string music and a magic show add entertainment to the evening, making this a family-friendly option for those spending Christmas in Phuket.

• Date: Thursday 24 December 2026

• Time: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM

• Price: THB 2,999 per adult; children receive 50% off

• Reservations: (+66) 76 358 499 or https://m.me/1165549716638841

2. A Firelit New Year's Eve in Phuket

Location: Lamoon Restaurant, Chatrium Phuket Rawai, Phuket

For New Year's Eve, Lamoon presents Firelight Feast, a seaside celebration featuring interactive cooking stations, gourmet selections and Rawai seafood.

The evening includes fire performances, live music and a New Year's toast as guests welcome 2027 by the sea.

• Date: Thursday 31 December 2026

• Time: 6:30 PM–1:00 AM

• Price: THB 6,999 per adult; THB 3,500 per child

• Reservations: (+66) 76 358 499 or https://m.me/1165549716638841

3. Christmas Buffets and Family Activities at Savio

Location: Savio Restaurant, Chatrium Grand Bangkok

Savio offers Christmas Eve and Christmas Day lunch and dinner buffets featuring international dishes and live entertainment.

A live trio band and Christmas carolers provide the festive soundtrack, while a gingerbread house competition gives families an activity to enjoy together.

Lunch packages include soft drinks and water, while dinner packages include free-flow Singha Draught, soft drinks and water.

• Dates: Thursday 24 and Friday 25 December 2026

• Lunch: 12:00 PM–2:30 PM

• Dinner: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM

• Christmas Eve lunch: THB 1,799 per person

• Christmas Eve dinner: THB 3,199 per person

• Christmas Day lunch: THB 1,899 per person

• Christmas Day dinner: THB 2,299 per person

• Reservations: https://www.chatrium.com/experiences/dine/festive-celebrations

4. A Grand New Year's Eve Buffet at Savio

Location: Savio Restaurant, Chatrium Grand Bangkok

Savio continues its festive celebrations on New Year's Eve with separate lunch and dinner buffets featuring premium selections and live entertainment. The evening program also includes champagne service and a midnight celebration.

• Date: Thursday 31 December 2026

• Lunch: 12:00 PM–2:30 PM, THB 1,799 per person

• Dinner: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM, THB 3,999 per person, including free-flow Singha

• Early-bird offer: 15% off when booked by Thursday 10 December 2026

• Reservations: https://www.chatrium.com/experiences/dine/festive-celebrations

5. Poolside Fireworks and DJ Countdown at Chatrium Grand Bangkok

Location: Flow, Chatrium Grand Bangkok

For those who prefer a party to a formal dinner, Flow hosts a poolside New Year's Eve celebration with DJ music, fireworks, lucky draws, gourmet food and signature drinks.

Guests can choose from cocktail tables, standard table packages or private cabanas for small groups.

• Date: Thursday 31 December 2026

• Time: 9:00 PM–1:30 AM

• Cocktail table: THB 7,500 for four adults

• Table package: THB 10,000 for four adults

• Cabana: THB 15,000 for four to six adults

• Early-bird offer: 15% off when booked by Thursday 10 December 2026

• Reservations: https://www.chatrium.com/experiences/dine/festive-celebrations

6. Michelin-Starred Festive Dining at etcha

Location: etcha, Chatrium Grand Bangkok

For a more intimate festive meal, Michelin-starred etcha introduces a seasonal tasting menu inspired by winter nostalgia and contemporary culinary creativity. The experience focuses on a progression of flavors and ingredients, with an optional main-course upgrade for guests seeking an expanded menu.

Unlike the Christmas and New Year's Eve events, this menu is available over an extended holiday period.

• Dates: Tuesday 22 December 2026–Saturday 2 January 2027

• Price: THB 7,250 per person

• Optional main-course upgrade: THB 1,900

• Reservations: https://sevn.ly/xTND9hfP

7. Christmas Eve Buffet on the Chao Phraya River

Location: River Barge Restaurant, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok

River Barge offers a Christmas Eve buffet overlooking the Chao Phraya River, combining international favorites with Thai specialties. Live entertainment and Christmas carols accompany the dinner, making it an option for families and groups seeking a traditional festive celebration in a riverside setting.

• Date: Thursday 24 December 2026

• Time: 6:00 PM–10:30 PM

• Price: THB 4,888 net per adult

• Children aged 6–12: 50% off

• Optional free-flow beverage package: THB 1,888

• Reservations: https://sevn.ly/xgOL0sJg

  
  

8. A Masquerade Ball by the River

Location: River Barge Restaurant, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok

New Year's Eve takes on a masquerade theme at River Barge, with a gourmet buffet, live band, champagne toasts and a midnight countdown overlooking the Chao Phraya River. The event combines a formal dining occasion with the atmosphere of a New Year's Eve party.

• Date: Thursday 31 December 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM–1:00 AM

• Price: THB 12,888 net per adult

• Children aged 6–12: 50% off

• Optional free-flow beverage package: THB 2,888

• Reservations: https://sevn.ly/xmVzyHev

9. Cantonese Fine Dining with Chef Ho Chee Boon

Location: Silver Waves by Boon, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok

For those who prefer a seated fine-dining experience, Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon presents an eight-course Cantonese New Year's Eve menu.

Highlights include signature dim sum, Peking duck and celebratory Chinese delicacies, served in the restaurant's riverside setting. The menu offers an alternative to the larger buffet celebrations, particularly for diners who enjoy contemporary Chinese cuisine.

• Date: Thursday 31 December 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM–1:00 AM

• Price: THB 12,888 net per person

• Optional beverage package: THB 2,888

• Reservations: https://sevn.ly/xTp4w9I8

10. Rooftop Countdown at Cloud 36

Location: Cloud 36 Bar, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok

Cloud 36 offers a rooftop New Year's Eve celebration with panoramic views of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River. The evening features signature cocktails, a DJ and a countdown, with seating packages inspired by airline travel classes.

The First Class package includes a private VIP window table and premium service, while Business Class offers a skyline table for two. Economy provides an individual bar seating experience.

• Date: Thursday 31 December 2026

• Time: 10:30 PM–2:00 AM

• First Class: THB 35,000 for four guests

• Business Class: THB 16,000 for two guests

• Economy: THB 7,500 for one guest

• Reservations: https://sevn.ly/xTCUwiqu

11. Spanish Christmas Eve at Albricias

Location: Albricias Restaurant, Chatrium Bangkok Sathon

Albricias brings a Spanish interpretation of Christmas to Bangkok with its Feliz Navidad five-course menu. The dinner features traditional festive dishes and the chef's signature tapas selections, offering an alternative to the conventional Christmas buffet.

• Date: Thursday 24 December 2026

• Time: 5:00 PM–9:30 PM

• Price: THB 1,750 per person for five courses

• Early-bird offer: 15% off when booked by Tuesday 15 December 2026

• Reservations: https://sevn.ly/xGMPjiYN

12. Six-Course Spanish New Year's Eve Dinner

Location: Albricias Restaurant, Chatrium Bangkok Sathon

For New Year's Eve, Albricias presents Felice Nochevieja, a six-course Spanish dining experience. With limited seating and a menu highlighting the restaurant's cuisine, the dinner is designed for guests seeking a quieter celebration before the midnight countdown.

• Date: Thursday 31 December 2026

• Time: 5:00 PM–9:30 PM

• Price: THB 1,990 per person for six courses

• Early-bird offer: 15% off when booked by Tuesday 15 December 2026

• Reservations: https://sevn.ly/xgxlNoRo

13. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day by the Pool

Location: Flow Restaurant, Chatrium Bangkok Sathon

Flow offers two different festive Christmas dining experiences.

On Christmas Eve, the restaurant hosts a poolside buffet featuring roast turkey, seafood on ice, whole salmon with Thai herbs and traditional Christmas treats.

Christmas Day takes a more relaxed approach with a three-course lunch designed for couples and families.

Both events offer an optional three-hour free-flow package featuring wine, beer and cocktails.

Christmas Eve Buffet

• Date: Thursday 24 December 2026

• Time: 6:00 PM–9:30 PM

• Price: THB 1,099 per person

• Optional free-flow beverages: THB 1,200 per person for three hours

• Reservations: https://sevn.ly/xwFHdnsQ

Christmas Day Lunch

• Date: Friday 25 December 2026

• Time: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM

• Price: THB 1,099 per couple

• Children aged 7–11: THB 750 per child

• Children under 7: Complimentary

• Optional free-flow beverages: THB 1,200 per person for three hours

• Reservations: https://sevn.ly/xY2pj7HI

Both events offer a 15% early-bird discount for bookings made by Tuesday 15 December 2026.

14. New Year's Eve BBQ Countdown at Flow

Location: Flow Restaurant, Chatrium Bangkok Sathon

For a more casual New Year's Eve celebration, Flow presents an outdoor barbecue with grilled skewers, cocktails and live music. Rather than a fixed multi-course dinner, guests can order barbecue items individually and choose from beverage promotions.

• Date: Thursday 31 December 2026

• Time: 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

• BBQ skewers: From THB 120

• Three-hour free-flow countdown package: THB 1,200 per person

• Additional offer: Buy-one-get-one-free happy hour

• Early-bird offer: 15% off when booked by Tuesday 15 December 2026

• Reservations: https://sevn.ly/xNueOQuw

15. Chinese Sharing Menus at Emporium Suites

Location: The Emporia Restaurant, Emporium Suites by Chatrium, Bangkok

For those who prefer Chinese cuisine during the festive season, The Emporia offers two sharing menus featuring familiar Chinese specialties.

Set Menu A includes dim sum, bamboo pith soup, crispy fried chicken and Yangzhou fried rice. Set Menu B features deep-fried shrimp, fish maw soup, Peking duck and Fujian-style noodles. Both menus include oolong tea and chrysanthemum tea.

The extended availability makes this an option for gatherings throughout December and January, rather than only on Christmas or New Year's Eve.

• Dates: Tuesday 1 December 2026–Sunday 31 January 2027

• Set Menu A: THB 3,099 per couple

• Set Menu B: THB 5,099 per couple

• Reservations: Visit https://www.chatrium.com/experiences/dine/festive-celebrations or contact the property directly

16. Christmas Dome Dining and a Forest Countdown in Khao Yai

Location: Lacol Khaoyai – A Chatrium Collection, Khao Yai

For a festive escape outside Bangkok, Lacol Khaoyai offers two experiences surrounded by nature.

The Christmas Dome Dining experience features a five-course tasting menu with seasonal ingredients and chef's creations, served in an intimate setting. Wine pairing is available as an optional addition. On New Year's Eve, the resort hosts The Winter Enchanted 2027, a gala dinner with an enchanted forest theme, live entertainment and a midnight countdown beneath the stars.

Christmas Dome Dining

• Dates: Thursday 24 and Friday 25 December 2026

• Price: THB 2,990 per couple for five courses

• Wine pairing: THB 3,990

• Reservations: https://www.shorturl.asia/kuuylc

The Winter Enchanted 2027

• Date: Thursday 31 December 2026

• Time: 6:30 PM–12:30 AM

• Price: THB 3,500 per person

• Early-bird price: THB 3,000 per person when reserved by Monday 30 November 2026

• Reservations: https://www.shorturl.asia/kuuylc

For the complete festive lineup and booking information, visit https://www.chatrium.com/experiences/dine/festive-celebrations.

[PHOTO: Courtesy of Chatrium Hotels & Resorts]