From Spark to Celebration: How Clarissa Creates Christmas

9th September 2026

For most people, Christmas begins when the decorations appear. For Clarissa, it starts much earlier.

As General Manager of Searcys Battersea, Clarissa wears many hats. From shaping menus and developing cocktail concepts to designing festive décor and overseeing guest experiences, she’s involved in every detail that brings the venue to life.

As Christmas planning gets underway at Searcys Battersea, here are five things currently shaping Clarissa’s thinking.

The Spark

For Clarissa, Christmas planning doesn’t begin with a menu, a cocktail list or even the decorations.

It begins with a feeling.

As soon as one festive season ends, she starts thinking about the next, reflecting on what guests loved most and how the experience can feel even more memorable. But rather than focusing on individual details, she’s always thinking about the atmosphere first.

How should guests feel when they walk through the door?

Warm. Elegant. Celebratory.

“For me, décor, food, cocktails, music and service should never feel like separate elements. They all need to work together to create one atmosphere.”

From the first impression to the final toast, every detail is designed to create a festive experience that guests don’t just see, but genuinely feel.

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The Drinks

When it comes to Christmas menus and cocktails, Clarissa loves taking familiar festive flavours and giving them a contemporary Searcys twist. Expect warming spices, winter fruits, seasonal flavours and, naturally, Champagne.

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The Food

Food follows a similar philosophy. Festive dining should feel recognisably Christmas, but never predictable. Whether it's elegant canapés, sharing dishes, bowl food or a formal dinner, every menu is designed to feel generous, comforting and worthy of the occasion.

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The Events

Whether it's an intimate dinner, a Champagne reception, a corporate celebration or a large festive party, Clarissa believes the experience should always feel seamless. From the lighting and music to the cocktails, food, décor and service, each detail has a role to play.

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The Bubbly Gift Shop

One festive project particularly close to Clarissa's heart is the Bubbly Gift Shop. Beyond selecting the Champagne collection, she is also involved in shaping the look and feel of the area, ensuring it feels as festive, curated and personal as the season itself.

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From Spark to Celebration: How Clarissa Creates Christmas

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