Christmas parties and New Year drinks in Ghent
Celebrate the season
at SCALA
Bring colleagues and business partners together for a festive dinner, winter drinks or a New Year reception. Explore our festive menu and the packages at ARNO Winter Garden.
End the year together.
Or welcome the next in style.
Bring colleagues and business partners together at Akkerhage. Choose a festive menu at SCALA or a cosy winter evening at ARNO Winter Garden.
SCALA Meeting & Event Center
A festive dinner
with your team
From an intimate team dinner to a larger staff party, celebrate together in a setting tailored to your group.
Includes a welcome drink, a three course menu, wine, water and soft drinks for three hours, followed by coffee and tea. Vegetarian options, children’s preferences and dietary requirements on request. An exclusive use fee may apply. Not available on 24 and 25 December 2026.
ARNO Winter Garden
Winter corporate events in a unique setting
Warm lighting, winter flavours and time together. Choose from three packages for Christmas drinks, a New Year gathering or a relaxed evening with colleagues.
For groups of 30 to 50 guests · 2.5 hours
Après Ski Winter Drinks
Warm bites and a sweet finish for informal Christmas drinks, an afterwork gathering or a New Year celebration.
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- Pretzels with herb cream cheese
- Mountain cheese croquettes with mustard dip
- Mini bratwurst sausages with sauerkraut
- Rösti with sour cream and chives
- Onion soup with a cheese crouton
- Tartiflette served in a small bowl
- Leek and mountain cheese quiches
- Mushroom puff pastry bites
- Mini apple strudel with vanilla cream
Savoyard Buffet
A generous winter buffet with raclette, tartiflette and warm dishes to enjoy together.
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- French onion soup with a cheese crouton
- Raclette with baby potatoes, fine charcuterie, gherkins and pickled pearl onions
- Tartiflette with potatoes, bacon, onion and Reblochon cheese
- Savoyard sausages in white wine sauce with onion
- Creamy mushrooms with garlic and parsley
- Roasted winter vegetables with thyme and rosemary
- Green salad with mustard vinaigrette and red cabbage salad with apple
- Rustic bread with herb butter
- Warm apple strudel with vanilla cream and chocolate mousse
Winter Barbecue
A welcoming barbecue evening with meat, fish and a plant based dish, complemented by winter side dishes.
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- Grilled beef bavette with shallot jus
- Chicken skewer with mustard and herbs
- Salmon with leek, lemon and fresh herbs
- Grilled celeriac with mushrooms and lentils
- Potato gratin and baked baby potatoes with sour cream and chives
- Roasted winter vegetables with thyme and rosemary
- Warm mushrooms with garlic and parsley
- Red cabbage salad with apple and green salad with mustard vinaigrette
- Rustic bread, herb butter, pepper sauce and barbecue sauce
- Warm apple crumble with vanilla ice cream and chocolate mousse
All ARNO packages include VAT. Drinks inclusions vary by package.
Everything in one destination
Celebrate together.
Stay the night.
Combine your celebration with a stay at one of the three hotels at Akkerhage. Our team will help you choose the package and practical arrangements to suit your group.
Which package suits our group?
The SCALA festive menu is available for groups of 15 or more. The three ARNO Winter Garden packages cater for groups of 30 to 50 guests. We will be happy to discuss the best option for your group.
Which drinks are included?
The SCALA festive menu includes wine, water and soft drinks for three hours, as well as a welcome drink and coffee or tea. Après Ski Winter Drinks includes mulled wine as an aperitif; other drinks are charged separately or arranged to suit your group. The Savoyard Buffet and Winter Barbecue include welcome mulled wine, wine and a drinks package for 2.5 hours.
Is parking available?
Akkerhage offers 200 regular parking spaces and 50 EV parking spaces.
How do we enquire about a date?
Let us know your preferred date, group size and package. Our team will confirm availability and prepare a proposal for your group.
Can we stay overnight?
Akkerhage is home to Courtyard by Marriott Ghent, Residence Inn by Marriott Ghent and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent. Include your accommodation requirements in your enquiry.
A winter evening to enjoy together
Tell us your date and group size. We will be happy to prepare a proposal for your Christmas party, team dinner or New Year drinks.