The Art of Thanksgiving: Holiday Dining at The Alfond Inn

Thursday, November 26th, 2026 at 10:30 AM
300 East New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789Winter Park, FL

About This Event

Our signature Thanksgiving celebration returns for 2026, featuring an expansive chef-designed Thanksgiving buffet with premium seafood, fresh carving selections, classic favorites, decadent desserts, live music, lawn games, and a signature welcome drink.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
  • Location: The Alfond Inn Event Space (not located in Hamilton's Kitchen)
  • Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Seating: Select your preferred seating time when securing your reservation
  • Experience Length: Each reservation includes up to two hours
  • Adults: $140
  • Children Ages 4–12: $48
  • Children Ages 3 & Under: Complimentary
  • Service charge is included. Applicable taxes and Eventbrite fees are additional.

The Experience

  • Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet: An expansive holiday buffet featuring traditional holiday favorites, seasonal dishes, premium seafood, fresh carving selections, salads, sides, and desserts.
  • Signature Welcome Drink: Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with a festive welcome beverage upon arrival.
  • Live Music: Enjoy music throughout the experience, creating a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere.
  • Lawn Games: Step outside between courses and enjoy family-friendly lawn games.
  • Full Cash Bar: Additional cocktails, wine, beer, and beverages will be available for purchase.

The Menu

Starters

Assorted Breads

  • Cornbread
  • Dinner rolls
  • Sweet rolls
  • Served with butter, cinnamon butter, and herb butter

Seasonal Fruit Display

  • Selection of watermelon, pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, kiwi, and dragon fruit

Vegetable & Hummus Display

  • Vegetable crudité with carrots, leeks, enoki mushrooms, radish, broccoli, asparagus, and zucchini
  • Beetroot hummus
  • Red pepper hummus
  • Purple potato bites
  • Grilled naan bread

Canapés

  • Blackberry & Goat Cheese Crostini
  • Peach, Honey & Ricotta Canapé with Prosciutto
  • Strawberry Mascarpone Bruschetta
  • Caprese Canapé

Cheese & Charcuterie Display

  • Meats: mortadella, prosciutto, chorizo, and Rosa salami
  • Cheeses: Irish cheddar, Sage Derby, double cream Brie, and aged Gouda
  • Fruits: Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries
  • Savory Bites: Flatbread crackers, pickled onions, Greek olives, and pickled red peppers
  • Sweets: Glazed pecans, honey, and strawberry jam

Salads

Traditional House Salad

  • Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, carrots, and white balsamic dressing

Classic Caesar Salad

  • Romaine, shaved Parmesan, herb croutons, cracked black pepper, and Caesar dressing

Autumn Pearl Couscous Salad

  • Pearl couscous, butternut squash, Craisins, pecans, red onion, roasted pepitas, crispy kale, and maple tahini vinaigrette

Chilled Seafood

Chilled Seafood Display

  • Shrimp cocktail
  • Cocktail crab claws
  • Oysters served with house cocktail sauce, house tartar sauce, and fresh lemon

Ceviche & Crudo Station

  • Snapper Ceviche with Kalamata and tiger’s milk
  • Bay Scallop Ceviche with Amarillo pepper

Mains

Roasted Whole Turkey

  • Served with traditional turkey gravy

Spiced Prime Rib

  • Served with au jus and horseradish sauce

Citrus-Salt Crusted Snapper

  • Finished with za’atar salsa verde

Porchetta

  • Served with butternut squash purée, spinach, and bourbon cherry glaze

Oven-Roasted Harissa Aubergine

  • Served with white bean herb purée, marinated chickpeas, crispy zucchini, micro cilantro, and paprika oil

Sides

  • Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • Candied Yams with Cinnamon Butter
  • Apple & Leek Stuffing
  • Miso Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Shallots
  • Bourbon Peach Cranberry Sauce
  • Roasted Honey-Glazed Heirloom Baby Carrots
  • Baked Gouda Mac & Cheese

Desserts

Macarons

  • Pumpkin
  • Vanilla

Dessert Shooters

  • Spiced Pineapple Rum Cake
  • S’mores
  • Pumpkin Cake

Cakes

  • Dublin Chocolate Cake
  • Carrot Cake
  • Red Velvet Cake

Tarts

  • Apple Pie
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Pecan Pie

Ticket Information

Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

  • Adults: $140
  • Children Ages 4–12: $48
  • Children Ages 3 & Under: Complimentary
  • Service charge is included
  • Applicable taxes and Eventbrite fees are additional
  • Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase

*Important Information

Please note that this reservation is not for Hamilton’s Kitchen. The Art of Thanksgiving will be hosted in The Alfond Inn Event Space.

  • Seating Requests: If you have any special seating requests, please include them when placing your order. We will do our best to accommodate requests; however, specific table locations cannot be guaranteed.
  • Time Allotment: To accommodate all guests, each reservation is allotted a maximum of two hours to enjoy The Art of Thanksgiving experience. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
  • Menu Changes: Menu selections, ingredients, entertainment, and event offerings are subject to availability and may change without notice.
  • Allergies and Dietary Restrictions: Please notify The Alfond Inn in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions. While we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
  • Refunds: For any approved refunds, the purchasing attendee will receive a refund for the amount paid, minus applicable Eventbrite ticketing fees.

For inquiries or assistance, please contact: holidays@thealfondinn.com

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