Taj Coromandel, Chennai invites guests to close the year on an elegant note and step into 2026 with a thoughtfully curated set of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations. Designed around fine dining, music, and the hotel’s signature understated luxury, the festivities promise memorable moments for couples, families, and groups seeking a sophisticated start to the year ahead.
New Year’s Eve celebrations | December 31
The celebrations begin on December 31 with a series of distinct dining experiences across Taj Coromandel’s signature restaurants and bar, each offering its own mood and culinary identity.
At Southern Spice, guests are welcomed into a soulful celebration of tradition. The restaurant presents classic South Indian delicacies, complemented by Bharatanatyam performances that bring cultural depth and rhythm to the evening.
Golden Dragon offers a specially curated New Year’s Eve menu that brings together traditional Chinese flavours with contemporary accents, creating a refined dining experience rooted in balance and technique.
Prego sets the stage for a lively international celebration. Guests dining here enjoy exclusive access to the serene poolside, adding a relaxed yet festive dimension to the evening. The experience is paired with refreshing cocktails and a generous spread designed for celebratory indulgence.
At Chipstead, the evening unfolds over signature cocktails and a thoughtfully crafted snack menu, making it an ideal choice for those looking to toast the New Year in a stylish, relaxed setting.
December 31
Dinner
INR 5,000 plus taxes per person
For details and reservations: +91 44 6600 2827 / +91 78248 62311
An exclusive poolside dining experience for New Year’s Eve
For guests seeking an extraordinary way to welcome 2026, Taj Coromandel presents a bespoke dining experience at the Poolside and Upper Deck. Curated by Executive Chef Vikas Milhoutra and his team, this intimate celebration features a meticulously designed seven-course menu.
The evening begins with luxury pick-up and drop-off, followed by a warm welcome with a bouquet and a glass of champagne. Guests are then escorted to a private, elegantly laid table by the pool, complete with personalised butler service and ambient music that sets a calm, celebratory tone.
The experience includes house red and white wines throughout the evening and concludes with an exclusive festive hamper as a take-away souvenir, making the night both memorable and personal.
Poolside / Upper Deck
December 31
Dinner
INR 1,00,000 plus taxes per couple
For details and reservations: +91 44 6600 2827 / +91 78248 62311
New Year’s Day brunch | January 1
The celebrations continue on January 1 with a lavish New Year’s Day brunch, offering a relaxed and indulgent start to 2026. Set against the elegant poolside, the brunch features a generous international spread, refreshing cocktails, and live band performances that add energy to the afternoon.
Guests can begin with Mediterranean-inspired salads, an elaborate mezze and cheese bar, and a selection of cold cuts and seafood. Interactive live stations elevate the experience, including smoked burrata with artisanal accompaniments, a live carving station with baked fish, and comforting soups paired with artisanal breads.
Asian favourites feature prominently at the oriental and wok stations, with dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken, Chilli Garlic Udon Noodles, and aromatic Five Spice Jasmine Rice. Signature highlights include a parmesan wheel risotto station and indulgent BBQ grills offering seafood, meats, and vegetarian selections.
A thoughtfully curated New Year Resolution Counter brings a wholesome touch to the brunch, featuring dishes such as Avocado and Millet Curd Rice, Ragi Mudde with White Beans Curry, Black Rice Pulao with Edamame and Carrot, Barley Bisibella Bath, and Tofu Bhurji.
Indian favourites take centre stage with chaat classics, a live gilli biryani counter, and an expansive buffet of regional and global mains. The brunch concludes with an impressive dessert spread featuring international patisserie, sugar-free and gluten-free options, artisanal chocolates, a dedicated kids’ corner, and traditional kulfis and popsicles, making it a joyful celebration for all ages.
January 1
Brunch
INR 5,000 plus taxes per person
Select Bar available at INR 2,000 plus taxes
For details and reservations: +91 44 6600 2827 / +91 78248 62310
