Company Christmas dinner in Lucca: how to plan it in the old town
In short. We organize company Christmas dinners in the old town of Lucca: Tomkat is a wine bar with a kitchen at Via Calderia 12, a few steps from Piazza San Michele. With exclusive use of the venue we host up to 60 seated or 100 standing guests; for smaller groups we’ll find the right setup together. Tell us the date, the number of guests and your budget: within 24 hours we’ll send you a tailored proposal. The invoice is made out to your company.
When to book
It’s worth getting in touch early, especially if you want a Friday or the whole venue to yourselves. We’re open Monday to Saturday from 6 pm (until 10 pm on December 24; closed on December 25 and 26); if you book exclusive use of the venue, we can also consider other days and times.
Seated dinner, toast or tasting
- Christmas dinner, up to 60 seated guests: shared dishes from the Pantry and the Kitchen, paired wines and a Champagne toast.
- Christmas toast, up to 100 standing guests: Champagne and wines by the glass from our list, with bites from the Pantry, to share holiday wishes with colleagues, clients and suppliers.
- Team tasting: a guided tasting of Champagne, Burgundy and great Italian wines that also works as team building. Prices start at 20 euros per person and depend on the wines you choose.
- Exclusive use: the dining room, the mezzanine and the wine cellar on display, just for you, even on days and at times outside our usual hours.
Food and wine
Dinner is for sharing: dishes get passed around the table, and that gets people talking. As a starting point we use our shared tasting menu, currently 40 euros per person, with wine pairing from 20 euros; we build the proposal together with you. There are always a few vegetarian options. Please tell us about allergies and intolerances when you write: we accommodate them as far as our kitchen allows, although we can’t completely rule out cross-contamination.
We only serve wine: no cocktails, Prosecco or beer. For toasting, there’s Champagne. Our list of almost 200 labels from Italy and France has earned Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence and a Star Wine List award.
International guests, invoicing and parking
- Service is in Italian and English, which helps if you have clients or colleagues from abroad.
- The invoice is made out to the company or organization hosting the event: please mention it in your request.
- We’re in the old town, within walking distance of the hotels inside the walls. For tips on the most convenient parking, call us or message us on WhatsApp at +39 376 203 5395.
A gift for clients and colleagues
If you’re also looking for a gift, there’s our gift card from 50 to 250 euros, valid for all the tastings you can book on our website (not for dinner). It arrives by email with your message, even on the day you choose, and it never expires. For multiple cards, write to info@tomkatwines.com.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can you host?
With exclusive use, up to 60 seated and up to 100 standing guests. For smaller groups we’ll find the right setup together.
How much does a company Christmas dinner cost?
As a starting point we use the shared tasting menu, currently 40 euros per person, plus wine pairing from 20 euros. The total depends on the number of guests, the dishes and the wines. Tell us your budget in the request and we’ll start from there.
How do we book a company Christmas dinner?
Write to us using the form on the Christmas at Tomkat page: within 24 hours we’ll send you a tailored proposal and confirm it together.
Do you invoice the company?
Yes, we make the invoice out to the company or organization hosting the event.
Do you host corporate dinners the rest of the year too?
Yes: we host client dinners, team tastings and toasts all year round. You’ll find the details on the Corporate events page.
The Tomkat team