Enjoy Friendsmas at NH Sandton With SA Chefs Association For A Festive Afternoon in the City

The Friendsmas Experience at NH Sandton

NH Sandton brings the festive spirit to the heart of Sandton with a sun-drenched Friendsmas celebration in partnership with the SA Chefs Association. Taking place on Saturday, 6 December 2025 from 1:00 pm, the poolside gathering offers a relaxed and celebratory escape before the city winds down for the holidays.

Friendsmas has become the unofficial closing chapter of the year. A chance to reconnect before travel plans scatter loved ones across the country. NH Sandton leans into this sentiment with an afternoon built for togetherness, great food, and slow, joyful energy.

What to Expect on the Day

A Buffet Curated With SA Chefs Association

Guests can look forward to a generous buffet designed with the culinary expertise of the SA Chefs Association. Live entertainment will set the tone throughout the afternoon, while bartenders serve seasonal cocktails to keep the festive mood flowing. It’s the kind of long, easy Saturday that’s made for good company and great vibes.

The family-style menu delivers festive indulgence. Starters include fig, parma ham and burrata, as well as poached pear, walnut and blue cheese salad. The carvery offers roast lamb and roast turkey, complemented by line fish of the day and hearty sides like garlic and herb baby potatoes and mushroom gnocchi with truffle. Dessert is non-negotiable: panettone bread and butter pudding with crème Anglaise anchors the sweet finale.

Tickets and What’s Included

Tickets are priced at R950 per person and include event access, an extensive buffet, a selection of drinks, and a festive goodie bag. The celebration carries into the evening with sets from local DJs. With its central Sandton location, the hotel offers easy access for rideshare and self-drive guests, plus ample parking.

This is the invitation to slow down, savour the moment, and close off the year with the people who made it meaningful.