Illustration of a felt Santa in a wooden armchair as a small felt child shows him a paper list near a fireplace and trees (Breakfast with Santa)
Christmas Parties

Breakfast with Santa

Families join Santa and his elves for a festive morning session filled with Christmas-themed activities and a meet-and-greet. Children enjoy breakfast choices such as Santa's Christmas Pancake Stack topped with fruit, cream, syrup, sprinkles, and icing sugar, or vegan waffles. Each child also receives a festive hot chocolate or soft drink and a small gift from Santa.

Dec 19 – Dec 23, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Children: £15.00, including breakfast, activities and a meet and greet with Santa Maximum 2 accompanying adults per child; adults who accompany a child must have booked breakfast for themselves. Accompanying adult hot drink and pastry: £8.50. A £1.50 non-refundable booking fee per booking is included in the total amount payable. The page also says “From: £15.00” and that the price includes a small gift from Santa.

Hours

Sessions: 9am-10.30am; arrival from 8.30am. One session each day lasts approximately 75 minutes.

Food & Drink

The page lists children’s pancakes or vegan waffles, plus festive hot chocolate or a soft drink or juice; it also says vegan options cannot be catered for, and accompanying adults can buy a hot drink and pastry for £8.50.

Accessibility

The event takes place on the upper floor; visitors who need assistance should notify staff prior to arrival.

Location

The Real Eating Company · Whitefriars Shopping Centre, Whitefriars Square, Canterbury CT1 2TD, Bexley, Kent Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book breakfast for every accompanying adult as well as each child; adults who have not booked breakfast cannot attend.
  • Add dietary requirements or food allergies in the checkout notes, and bear in mind that gluten-free meals and nut-allergy accommodations are unavailable.
  • There is no need to pre-select children’s food options when booking.
  • Arrive from the stated arrival time before your session, and allow about 75 minutes for the experience.
  • Tell the organizers before arrival if anyone in your party needs assistance reaching the event on the upper floor.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa and his elves attend the meet-and-greet sessions on December 19–23.
  • Accompanying adults can buy a hot drink and pastry separately.
  • This year, food options do not need to be pre-selected.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Breakfast with Santa for, and how many adults can come with a child?

It’s for children, with a maximum of two accompanying adults per child. Each accompanying adult must also book breakfast.

What does a child’s breakfast include?

Children can have Santa’s Christmas Pancake Stack or vegan waffles, plus festive hot chocolate or a soft drink or juice. Activities, a Santa meet-and-greet and a small gift are included.

Do I need to choose the food in advance?

No food pre-selection is required. Add any dietary requirements or food allergies in the notes at checkout; gluten-free meals and nut-allergy accommodations are not available.

How long does the experience last, and what happens there?

Allow about 75 minutes for breakfast, Christmas-themed activities and a meet-and-greet with Santa and his elves.

Is the event accessible to guests who need assistance?

The event is on the upper floor. Let the organizers know before arriving if you need assistance.

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