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Christmas

Posted by Stan Wears on 11/9/2026, 11:52 am

We thought we would have a Christmas at the Little Haven for 3/4 days. However, we don't mind paying £599.45 for 3 days but Christmas Day lunch at £83.48p per head is a total no go. and Boxing Day at £31.95p is not good. How can anyone justify that lot? !!!

Re: Christmas

Posted by Malcolm on 11/9/2026, 3:08 pm, in reply to "Christmas "

May be because you have to pay staff Triple time for working Christmas Day?

We never employed our staff on Christmas Day at our pub. We would do the early morning cleaning ourselves, then open 12 till 2pm, drinks only, no food. Gave the opportunity for our staff (kitchen & bar) to spend Christmas with family.

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Posted by Liz Dance on 11/9/2026, 4:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

Stan, I think Malcolm is right to get staff to work in Christmas Day costs a fortune.

A friend of mine cancelled his Christmas booking because of the cost of the Christmas Day lunch, it was going to be £150 on the day.

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Posted by Mac Hardy on 11/9/2026, 5:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

Whilst I appreciate the extra costs involved paying staff for Christmas Day such costs quoted are pure greed and totally unreasonable !

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Posted by Sheila on 11/9/2026, 6:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

The cost can depend on if it’s freshly cooked . I know someone in Dulverton Somerset paid £600.00 for four people eight years ago. That included wine.

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Posted by Brian on 12/9/2026, 12:39 am, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

Pay, transport, costs for staff, running costs , food costs etc. It soon mounts up. The cost quoted for Christmas Day is on the low side compared to some places.

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Posted by Steve in Australia on 12/9/2026, 2:03 am, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

Yesterday I parked my car while going to the bank, and took a short cut through MYERS Dept. Store (The largest retail Store in the Shopping centre..... They had CHRISTMAS CARDS on display. Mrs.L says some of the stores are putting up decorations already.

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Posted by Sheila on 12/9/2026, 1:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

One large Supermarket here in the UK are selling Christmas mince pies.

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Posted by Brian on 12/9/2026, 2:26 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

Not just one Sheila. Lots of Christmas stuff starting to appear, nipped into a garden centre today. Mountains of Christmas stuff from decorations and card through to hampers and toys.

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Posted by Sheila on 12/9/2026, 2:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

It’s the mince pies I noticed on line Brian, I love trying them from different shops/supermarket to decide which I like best, well that's my excuse for buying them early😀

Re: Christmas

Posted by Brian on 12/9/2026, 4:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

There's quite a few supermarkets that do hot cross buns for months too before and after Easter.

Re: Christmas - Brian

Posted by Liz Dance on 12/9/2026, 5:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

Funny you should mention that Brian as I am in Norfolk today and just bought some in a supermarket, I haven’t bought and Christmas stuff yet but give it time!!

Re: Christmas - Brian

Posted by Sheila on 12/9/2026, 6:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas - Brian"

Nice Liz, I’m sure you will enjoy them.

Re: Christmas

Posted by Sheila on 12/9/2026, 6:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

Brian, I also love hot X buns, but I must say I like the original rather then the one’s with apple etc.

Re: Christmas - Sheila

Posted by Brian on 12/9/2026, 6:49 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas "

I believe that what your doing is legitimate research not indulgence.

Re: Christmas Brian

Posted by Sheila on 12/9/2026, 7:43 pm, in reply to "Re: Christmas - Sheila"

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