Speakeasy Christmas | Small Industries: Utilities, Farming, Other Services
Mighty & Merry |Small sectors, big celebrations. To the growers, fixers, suppliers, and service stars.
Date and time
Location
Battleswick Farm
Rowhedge Road Rowhedge CO5 7JP United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 4 hours
- ALL AGES
- In person
- Free venue parking
Refund Policy
About this event
Welcome to Speakeasy Social Christmas.
Encore: The Christmas EditionThe spotlight’s on you this time.
To the creatives, performers, producers, and playmakers — you bring joy to others all year round, and tonight it’s your turn to be celebrated. Whether you're on stage, behind the scenes, or running the show, this evening is your well-deserved standing ovation.
While this night honours those in the arts, entertainment, and recreation industries, it’s open to all. You don’t need to be in the sector to join — choose whichever evening suits your schedule or your Christmas vibe.
Your ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival, a glorious three-course festive meal, and live music inspired by the golden age of the 1920s. Soak up the atmosphere, savour every moment, and take your well-earned place in the spotlight this Christmas.
What to Expect
• Live jazz & vintage vocals from our sultry speakeasy singer
• Art deco interiors and ambient feather-lit glamour
• Clinking cocktail glasses & flowing bubbles
• Decadent festive dining, served with flair
• Laughter, dancing, and plenty of surprise touches…
Book by the seat or reserve a whole table — it’s up to you. Whether you’re a team of 2 or 20, we’ve got a place for you at the party. Bring your colleagues, your clients, or come solo and enjoy the best kind of networking: the kind with cocktails.
Timings
🕖 7:00 PM – Tipples & Tantalising Canapés as You Slip In
🕗 8:00 PM – Take Your Seat Darling, Dinner is Served!
🎷 Live Tunes, Laughter & a Little Magic All Night Long
🕚 11:00 PM – Time to Catch Your Carriage (or Make a Dashing Exit)
Other Dates and Industries
📅 Thu 20 Nov — Administrative & Support Services
📅 Fri 21 Nov — Construction
📅 Sat 22 Nov — Wholesale, Retail & Automotive
📅 Thu 27 Nov — Info, Comms, Professional + Technical
📅 Fri 28 Nov — Accommodation, Food, Events & Wedding Industry
📅 Sat 29 Nov — Human Health & Social Work
📅 Thu 4 Dec — Education
📅 Fri 5 Dec — Manufacturing
📅 Sat 6 Dec — Transportation & Storage
📅 Thu 11 Dec — Financial, Insurance & Real Estate
📅 Fri 12 Dec — Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
📅 Sat 13 Dec — Utilities & Farming
MENU SELECTION
The set menu can be viewed below and will be available to you four weeks before the event. At that time, we’ll send you an online form to select your meal and let us know about any dietary requirements.
If you’re booking for a whole table, you can either share the form with your guests or collect their choices and send them to us yourself.
MENU
Canapés
Smoked Turkey Rillettes: Turkey, sweet cranberry, crisp sage, celeriac
Mulled Wine Pear & Blue Cheese Tartlets (V)
Red wine-poached pears, Cropwell Bishop Stilton, walnut pastry
Venison Bites: Puff pastry crostini, fillet of venison, mushroom duxelles, redcurrant glaze
Smoked Salmon & Caper Cream on Blinis Dill, lemon zest, black pepper, caviar
Pigs in Blankets: Glazed with pomegranate and hot redcurrant jelly (GF)
Parsnip & Apple Fritters with spiced cider aioli (V) (GF)
Starter
Spiced Parsnip & Bramley Apple Soup, toasted hazelnuts, sourdough soldiers (V) (GF Option)
Potted Ham Hock with Pickled Red Cabbage, mustard butter, rye crisps, crispy capers (GF Option)
Smoked Haddock & Leek Tart creamy smoked fish, crumbly cheddar crust, chive oil
Main Course
Slow-Roasted Norfolk Bronze Turkey, sage & onion stuffing, goose fat roasties, sprouts with chestnuts, honey-glazed carrots, rich gravy & cranberry port jus (GF Option)
Braised Short Rib of Beef with Horseradish Cream, buttered kale, celeriac purée, red wine sauce (GF)
Chestnut, Squash & Wild Mushroom Stack, red wine shallot gravy, crispy parsnip ribbons, winter greens (V) (GF)
Dessert
Spiced Figgy Pudding Brandy sauce, candied orange
Rum-Mulled Pear & White Chocolate Cheesecake Ginger biscuit base, mulled berry compote
Clementine & Almond Tart: warm, with clotted cream and festive gold leaf (GF)
Frequently asked questions
We invite all our guests to dress to impress or better yet, give a nod to the roaring 1920s! Think feathers, fedoras, pearls, and plenty of festive flair. Channel the glitz and glamour of the era with flapper dresses, pinstripe suits, bold lipstick, and sparkling accessories. That said, dressing in
10. If your group doesn’t fill a full table of 10, don’t worry, you may have others join your table, and that’s often where the fun begins! It could well be someone you know, or someone from your industry or local area. Many great conversations and unexpected connections have started just this way.
There’s ample free parking on site, and yes, you can leave your car overnight (we’d rather you enjoy the night safely and collect it fresh faced the following morning. Gates will be open from 10:00am to 12noon.
Each night spotlights a different industry, but you don’t need to work in it to join us. Everyone’s welcome — pick the night that suits you best!
80. Eight tables of 10 seats each.
Your ticket includes exquisite canapés, a sumptuous three-course dinner, and a glass of quality fizz on arrival. There won’t be any cheap drinks here — we’re proudly fussy, serving only top-notch wines and premium spirits that won’t leave you with a headache the next day.
Yes, it is published under the agenda.
Absolutely. We will be sending out a booking form closer to the date, where you will be able to tell us of all your dietary requirements. We’ll do our best to tailor your meal and ensure it’s prepared safely.
Yes, we always offer vegetarian and vegan options, and can usually accommodate gluten-free or other needs. Just indicate on the booking form we send out.
You can update your menu selection up to 7 days before the event. You will be able to access your order form up till then.
To ensure smooth service, we require you to pre-select your menu in advance.
Yes, there will be a cloakroom available for your convenience. However, please note that items are left at your own risk. Battleswick Farm cannot accept responsibility for any lost, stolen, or damaged belongings.
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Battleswick Farm is a charming countryside wedding and events venue just outside Colchester, blending rustic warmth with thoughtful, refined experiences. From exclusive culinary nights at our café, Hearth and Hay, to barn dances and our annual beer festival, every event is crafted with heart, style, and a touch of farm magic.