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*SOLD OUT* FESTIVE WREATH MAKING CLASS
Saturday 22nd, November £60 PER PERSONStart time: 10:00:00
End time: 16:00:00
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Celebrate the start of the festive period at Cleaver & Wake with a wreath making class in our stunning upstairs events space.
Join for festive fun, learning how to make your very own Christmas wreath from scratch!
Tickets are £60 per person and include a welcome glass of bubbles as well as all products and wreath accessories you need to create your very own door adornment. Additional drinks will be available to purchase throughout the session.
There are two sessions available to book below on this date:
Session 1: 10am – 12pm
Session 2: 2pm – 4pm
Be prepared for your festively adorned front door to be the envy of your neighbours!
*SOLD OUT* – FESTIVE WREATH MAKING CLASS
Sunday 23rd, NovemberStart time: 10:00:00
End time: 16:00:00
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Celebrate the start of the festive period at Cleaver & Wake with a wreath making class in our stunning upstairs events space.
Join for festive fun, learning how to make your very own Christmas wreath from scratch!
Tickets are £60 per person and include a welcome glass of bubbles as well as all products and wreath accessories you need to create your very own door adornment. Additional drinks will be available to purchase throughout the session.
There are two sessions available to book below on this date:
Session 1: 10am – 12pm
Session 2: 2pm – 4pm
Be prepared for your festively adorned front door to be the envy of your neighbours!
*SOLD OUT* FESTIVE MAKEUP MASTERCLASS WITH CHARLOTTE TILBURY
Tuesday 25th, November £59 PER PERSONTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
You’re Invited to A Festive Evening with Charlotte Tilbury
Join the Charlotte Tilbury Nottingham team for an unforgettable evening of glamour, celebration, and seasonal beauty inspiration.
Your evening begins with a welcome glass of bubbles, followed by an expert-led makeup masterclass featuring the latest Charlotte Tilbury collection, perfect for the party season ahead.
After the masterclass, enjoy a delicious two-course dinner while exploring the brand-new Christmas gift sets and kits.
Guests will enjoy exclusive Black Friday offers on the night and an exclusive gift with purchase.
Each attendee will also receive a luxurious Charlotte Tilbury goodie bag to take home.
Price: £59 per person (non-refundable, payable in full at time of booking)
Table Seating: Tables accommodate up to 10 guests. Groups of 2–9 will be seated with other attendees unless booked together in a single transaction. To be seated together, please ensure all tickets are purchased in one booking.
Schedule:
6:30pm – Welcome Drinks
6:45pm – Makeup Masterclass (approx. 45 mins to 1 hour)
7:30pm – Dinner and Shopping Experience
7-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner *LIMITED AVAILABILIY*
Wednesday 31st, December £135 PER PERSON £115 PER PERSON VEGETARIANBid farewell to 2025 in the most spectacular style with an evening of culinary artistry and celebration.
Our chef team has curated an exclusive seven-course menu that showcases bold new creations and the finest seasonal ingredients, from the elegance of beetroot gravadlax to the richness of Balmoral venison Wellington or confit halibut with Oscietra caviar.
Begin your evening in the bar with a signature cocktail from our festive drinks menu, a sparkling overture to the night ahead.
Then take your seat for a journey through seven exquisite courses, including:
– Celeriac feuille de brick tartlet with hazelnut and rosary cheese
– Langoustine with suckling pig ravioli in tom yum broth
– Yuzu panna cotta with caramelised white chocolate and mango
– Chocolate delice with cherry sorbet and honey
– Truffled Brie with poached pear and toasted sourdough
After dinner, guests are invited to continue the celebration Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake or join the vibrant after party in Binks Yard, two unforgettable ways to welcome 2026.
We request a deposit of £75 per person which will go towards the bill on the evening. Please advise our team if any of the group has any dietary requirements at least two weeks before the event.
New Year’s Eve Party – Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake
Wednesday 31st, December £95 PER PERSONStart time: 19:00:00
End time: 01:00:00
Welcome 2026 in style in our stunning events space. Situated on the top floor of the iconic 1 The Island Quarter Building with panoramic views across the city, Upstairs at Cleaver and Wake is the place to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025!
You will be welcomed with a glass of bubbles and a canape reception upon arrival, followed by a three course dinner from a menu created by the Cleaver & Wake chef team. Entertainment will be provided by our house DJ, who will keep you dancing way past midnight.
19:00 – Welcome drinks reception
19:45 – 3 course meal
22:00 – DJ and dancing
01:00 – event ends.
We request the ticket price of £95 per person as a non-refundable or transferrable deposit. Please advise our team if any of the group has any dietary requirements at least two weeks before the event.
For groups of up to 10 please book online using the button below. For tables of 11 or more please email our events team at: events@cleaverandwake.com
Our team will be in touch closer to the event to offer our drinks packages.
Tables are a maximum of 10 people. Groups sizes between 2 – 9 people will be seated on a shared table with other guests and all guests must purchase in one transaction to guarantee to be sat together.
Wedding Open Day 2026
Sunday 18th, JanuaryStart time: 11:00:00
End time: 14:00:00
Join us in our stunning top-floor events space, Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake, for our annual wedding open day.
The day will spotlight our specially curated list of local suppliers and contacts, and allow you to meet the team at Cleaver & Wake who will make your special day run smoothly.
Our talented in-house chef team will be showcasing some delicious bites from our menu, and our events team will be on hand to answer any questions or queries!
Our events space will be setup ready to showcase the options available for your special day including ceremony and table setups plus we will have an exclusive wedding open day offer for any special couples who book their date.
There will be two sessions, 11am – 12:30pm and 12:30pm – 2pm. Entry is free, but we ask that you to register your interest via the link below to allow us to manage numbers.
For further details please email our events team on events@cleaverandwake.com
We look forward to welcoming you!
Burns Night Dinner In Partnership with Glenmorangie
Saturday 24th, January £75 PER PERSONStart time: 19:00:00
End time: 23:00:00
Join us on Saturday 24th as we collaborate with Glenmorangie for our inaugural Burn’s Night dinner, paying tribute to Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with an evening of tradition, flavour, and celebration.
The Feast
Kick things off with a whisky themed welcome cocktail, then enjoy a specially curated menu featuring Scottish classics reimagined with Cleaver & Wake signature flair. Expect the finest haggis, neeps, tatties and much more, honouring the spirit of Burns Night.
The Toast
Raise a dram of Glenmorangie whisky as we share the immortal words of Burns, accompanied by live bagpipes and a ceremonial address to the haggis.
The Celebration
Then Immerse yourself in the warmth of Scottish hospitality with two hours of music from a live ceilidh band, poetry and much more in our stunning event venue.
Dress code: smart attire with tartan and kilts encouraged.
Lassies, if you are wearing heels, bring a change of shoes for the ceilidh.
T’s and C’s
We require the ticket price of £75 per person as a non-refundable or transferrable deposit. Please advise our team if any of the group has any dietary requirements at least two weeks before the event.
Tables are a maximum of 10 people. Groups sizes between 2 – 9 people will be seated on a shared table with other guests and all guests must purchase in one transaction to guarantee to be sat together.
Sweaty Betty – Root to Rise: New Year Alignment
Sunday 25th, January £65 PER PERSONStart time: 09:30:00
End time: 12:30:00
Begin the year with intention, clarity, and connection. Root to Rise is a luxurious half-day yoga retreat designed to guide you inward – awakening purpose through breathwork, mindful yoga movement, and grounding meditation.
Together, we will create a calm and supportive space to explore personal intentions for the year ahead. Through reflective practices, you’ll be invited to consider what you wish to achieve, how you want to grow, and the energy you want to carry forward. This immersive morning brings our community together to move, connect, and fully embody the essence of renewal.
Following practice, enjoy a beautifully curated wellness brunch – crafted to nourish, restore, and inspire meaningful conversation. Take time to reflect, connect with fellow guests, and anchor the intentions you’ve set.
Guests will also be able to shop a small collection of Sweaty Betty’s clothing line on the day with an exclusive 20% discount.
9:30-10 arrival (tea, coffee, juice)
10- 11:30 Breathwork, Yoga & Meditation
11:30-12:30 Brunch
Valentine’s Dinner
Friday 13th, February -Saturday 14th, February £99 PER PERSONThis Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one to a four course dinner created by our talented Cleaver & Wake chef team, complete with oysters on arrival.
Make your Valentine’s experience at Cleaver & Wake even more romantic, with flowers and Champagne. We can arrange for a bouquet of a dozen red velvet roses to be ready and waiting on your table for your Valentine. Or a perfectly chilled bottle of Champagne to be ready and waiting at your table, ready for a toast.
To add these options on to your reservation, please contact us on info@cleaverandwake.com or call 0115 660 1151 to speak to our friendly reception team.