chiang mai Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Apologies in advance but somebody had to be the first to mention the X word! We have friends coming over to stay from China for Xmas and they want to experience a traditional Xmas lunch/dinner, Mrs CM's going barking at the prospect! Any pointers on who is offering Christmas Lunch or Dinner where on that day, book in advance hotel types of thing or similar? Thanks in advance PS: Just saw Conada's post about Xmas so I'm not the first, thanks mate! Edited November 27, 2016 by chiang mai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 2 minutes ago, acid thunder said: Couldn't you just DIY? Nice bit of beef from Makro or salmon from Tops or both. Save a whole world of pain going out and getting a sub-standard dinner elsewhere. Yes indeed we could. But it's about the setting and variety as much as it is about the food, and many hotels combine them both well, plus it's a break from cooking for Mrs CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahseer Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 As indicated hotels will be your best bet. Work out your budget and make sure who is offering buffet or not and what your preference is and away you go. Dhara Dhevi and 4 Seasons will be top of the pile around 4,000-4,500baht/head. Le Meridien and Shangri La next closer to 3,000baht mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I haven't been in about 3 years, but we used to go to the Shangri La for Christmas dinner each year since about the time they opened. I can't recall if they had turkey or not, but the spread was very good with lots of variety, nice desserts, etc. The atmosphere was very nice for Christmas, with lots of large, over-stuffed sofas and chairs and places to sit and talk with friends and family, Christmas music playing throughout the hotel, etc. I looked forward to it each year. We stopped going when the prices crept up to a level we thought was unreasonable. Now a lot could have changed in 3 years... Maybe others will chime in who have been recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Shame Pedr's disappeared, I always liked it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jonwilly Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Sausage King is doing Christmas Lunch on the 23rd and he has a large turkey. His quality hams are well known so a good meal kicked off by lobster Soup is guaranteed. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehowden Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 5 hours ago, Chicog said: Shame Pedr's disappeared, I always liked it there. Yes, a sad departure from CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) 10 hours ago, Mahseer said: As indicated hotels will be your best bet. Work out your budget and make sure who is offering buffet or not and what your preference is and away you go. Dhara Dhevi and 4 Seasons will be top of the pile around 4,000-4,500baht/head. Le Meridien and Shangri La next closer to 3,000baht mark. Deleted Edited November 27, 2016 by chiang mai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL159 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 12 hours ago, Chicog said: Shame Pedr's disappeared, I always liked it there. Pedr hasnt disappeared, hes back in CM alive and well and in good form! Obviously his pub went, and he went to teach in BKK for a while, but definitely back here now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipterocarp Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Kantary Hills will be offering Christmas Buffet per person 1,100 Baht nett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I thought I would be having "hospital food" when I came off my bike after the shock of reading the Ratilannas big xmas poster. 4999bt per head.! I had to put that price into some perspective: thats: 8 sumptuous pizzas circa 600bt from Dukes 8 full boxes of Chang beer 166 chai see noodles; one a week for 3 years Our monthly shopping bill at makro my electric bills at home taken care of for at least 1 year (and water for 3 years) petrol in the car for 3 months Now if anyone can even attempt to justify spending that much per head then its a case of you having "more money than sense" I am afraid. As for the establishments, well they are of course banking on the fact that are sufficient senseless folks willing to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 18 minutes ago, eyecatcher said: I thought I would be having "hospital food" when I came off my bike after the shock of reading the Ratilannas big xmas poster. 4999bt per head.! I had to put that price into some perspective: thats: 8 sumptuous pizzas circa 600bt from Dukes 8 full boxes of Chang beer 166 chai see noodles; one a week for 3 years Our monthly shopping bill at makro my electric bills at home taken care of for at least 1 year (and water for 3 years) petrol in the car for 3 months Now if anyone can even attempt to justify spending that much per head then its a case of you having "more money than sense" I am afraid. As for the establishments, well they are of course banking on the fact that are sufficient senseless folks willing to pay. I think the poster said "only 5900 Bt" for their New Year bash !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 18 minutes ago, eyecatcher said: I thought I would be having "hospital food" when I came off my bike after the shock of reading the Ratilannas big xmas poster. 4999bt per head.! I had to put that price into some perspective: thats: 8 sumptuous pizzas circa 600bt from Dukes 8 full boxes of Chang beer 166 chai see noodles; one a week for 3 years Our monthly shopping bill at makro my electric bills at home taken care of for at least 1 year (and water for 3 years) petrol in the car for 3 months Now if anyone can even attempt to justify spending that much per head then its a case of you having "more money than sense" I am afraid. As for the establishments, well they are of course banking on the fact that are sufficient senseless folks willing to pay. I agree that's silly money, especially for Ratlianna - but I do like the idea of 8 pizza's from the Dukes. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 5 minutes ago, cmsally said: I think the poster said "only 5900 Bt" for their New Year bash !!!! A person could have a pretty reasonable New Years bash in London for 135 quid per person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 14 minutes ago, cmsally said: I think the poster said "only 5900 Bt" for their New Year bash !!!! I wonder if I was reading the childrens price before I crashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 The Pub, opposite the Maya shopping mall, always used to do a reasonable Christmas dinner. http://www.thepubchiangmai.com/ Phone Graham and ask him for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 A good choice perhaps, I hadn't thought of The Pub, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Nonsense post Removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true blue Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Irish union bar do a nice spread Xmas day or evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Yummy has served up a good one over the last couple of years and slightly less than 5,900, in fact I think that would be enough for around 8 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I want turkey , do you think it is on the menu this year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard2010 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Maybe john from the Pun Pun Guesthouse might do one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, Lizard2010 said: Maybe john from the Pun Pun Guesthouse might do one?? Indeed the Pun Pun is serving turkey for Xmas lunch/dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Quote is it Thai turkey though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Was in Pun Pun last week. What a burger! I'm sure his Christmas dinner would come in both tastier and (considerably) cheaper than a hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobin Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Burger you say? I thought Pun-Pun was vegetarian. You talking the small place just across the river? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Well I'm booked into Sausage King on 23rd and Yummy on 25th, so two excellent Christmas dinners for me in pleasant surroundings and good company. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard2010 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 56 minutes ago, jobin said: Burger you say? I thought Pun-Pun was vegetarian. You talking the small place just across the river? Have you ever been their! I have and it certainly was not then I think John likes his Meat Too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 9 hours ago, stament said: is it Thai turkey though? Norbest is what John at Pun Pun posted recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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