Have we gone mad? The Christmas spirit is overflowing at OXINABOX HQ as we launch our massive OXINABOXMAS GIVEAWAY, with a different prize up for grabs every single day from Dec 1 until Dec 31, excluding Christmas. And what an incredible array of prizes we have for you. From nights away to vouchers, theatre tickets, treatments, high tea, lunches, dinners and brunches, the goodies just keep rolling in. We even have a DOUBLE SUNDAY bonanza with where two prizes will be win offer.
To give you a taste of what is on offer all the prizes are listed here. They will be listed on Instagram and Facebook one by one, with one lucky winner picked every day. Just follow us and the prize giver, tag someone(as many as you want) and share the post to be in with a chance of winning. The winner will be notified the next day.
So spread that Christmas spirit far and wide, and tag as many people in as you want to enter the competition, because not only are they all extraordinary prizes, but would make great Christmas gifts for you and your loved ones. Spread the Christmas spirit.
Let the OXINABOXMAS GIVEAWAY begin. Full terms and conditions apply. https://oxinabox.co.uk/ox-in-a-box-competition-terms-and-conditions/
MON DEC 1 – Kibou, Little Clarendon Street, Oxford – £100 voucher. whether you pop in for lunch, tea or dinner you’ll enjoy every moment at this fun, lively Japanese restaurant. Beautifully decorated, it has numerous dining spaces and a really exciting menu. Try some Japanese classics or opt for something you’ve never tasted before. A good time is guaranteed! REVIEW: Kibou Oxford- Does it live up to the hype? Hell yes! Get ready for a Japanese extravaganza and savour the unexpected!
TUES DEC 2 – A family ticket (four tickets max) to Dick Whittington, Oxford Playhouse – Valid on performances Fri 2 Jan 2pm & 7pm, Sat 3 Jan 2pm & 6pm, and Sun 4 Jan 11am & 4pm, subject to availability. It’s panto time in Oxford and the classic fairytale is about to hit the 90s as Dick/Dot races to London to take on the notorious baddies the Rattagher brothers. Full of fun, hilarity and silliness this is not to be missed. PANTO SPECIAL: ‘It’s even funnier than last year’ A 90s inspired Dick Whittington hits Oxford Playhouse this Christmas to take on the Rattagher rats
WED DEC 3 – White Rabbit, Oxford – Pizza for two – two mains, two drinks. Needs no introduction, the award-winning city centre pub sticks to what it does brilliantly by serving the best pizzas in town to a fabulously diverse clientele, all sitting back and enjoying the vibe with a pint or a glass of wine. Sit inside the historic interior or cuddle up in the garden on the heated seats. What’s not to love? The best beer garden in Oxford? The White Rabbit is transformed.
THURS DEC 4 – Orchestra of St John’s – a pair of tickets to one of their illustrious Christmas concerts – Pick from A Night of Carols at Dorchester Abbey on Dec 13 or A Night of Carols – 7pm at the Jacqueline Du Pre building on Dec 14, Handel’s Messiah – 7pm at Dorchester Abbey on December 20 or the annual New Years Eve concert at 6pm on Dec 31. The winner will be able to choose for themselves from this fabulous line-up of festive concerts which are bound to get you in the Christmas sprit.
FRIDAY DEC 5 – Dishoom Permit Room, Oxford – Win a Festive Breakfast for Two redeemable until December 24, until 11.45am. This Christmas, Seema Pankhania has worked her culinary magic on Dishoom’s legendary Breakfast Naan Rolls – giving them a festive twist that’s impossible to resist. Think Xmas dinner favourites reimagined: honey-glazed pigs-in-blankets and rich vegan stuffing, irresistible with Seema’s secret spice mix. Each one is tucked into a warm, tandoor-fresh naan, layered with two fried eggs, cranberry cream cheese, tomato-chilli jam, and fresh coriander leaves. Choose Non-Veg, Veg, or Vegan. Christmas morning’s come early. Oxford Uni graduate Shamil Thakrar returns to open Dishoom Permit Room in Oxford city centre!
SAT DEC 6 – Ashmolean Rooftop Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two – plus two exhibition tickets to be redeemed by end of April to either either Radiohead’s This Is What You Get exhibition (closes January 11) or next exhibition ‘In Bloom’ which opens on March 19. What an extraordinary prize of culinary treats and culture all rolled into one. The new afternoon tea has only just been introduced brimming with cakes, sandwiches, scones, sweets, leaf tea and sparkling wine. And then before, or even after, your gastronomic tea, take a stroll around the museum’s stunning art exhibitions. https://www.ashmolean.org/exhibition/this-is-what-you-get-stanley-donwood-radiohead-thom-yorke
DOUBLE SUNDAY DEC 7 – Tikka and Tadka – £40 gift voucher towards a weekly curry box for two. Taking off with leaps and strides this is East Indian curry cooked from the heart. Try their Bengali feast for yourself, hand delivered to your door. (Delivery in Oxford area only. Valid until June 26) and you’ll be in everyone’s good books! READ ABOUT THEM HERE
DOUBLE SUNDAY DEC 7 – Waste2Taste, Cowley – platter for four – perhaps best known for its cafe, Waste2Taste also runs a very successful catering arm, regularly supplying delicious, fresh food for Oxford University events, amongst many others. So take the hassle out of your seasonal catering by winning this wonderful prize. The platter itself will depend on what is seasonal and delivered daily by its partners to ensure freshness and further reduce food waste. And if you haven’t been do pop into their cafe – the brunch is immense! REVIEW: Best brunch in Oxford? Waste2Taste raises its offering to an impressive level at Cowley’s beloved community cafe. We loved every mouthful!
MON DEC 8 – Two tickets to Before The Millennium, the OFS Christmas show, Dec 1-21, subject to availability – we are all waiting with bated breath to catch Karim Khan’s world premiere being showcased in Oxford. The brilliant, young Oxford playwright’s last play Brown Boys Swim went on to the West End and he is building quite a name for himself, so don’t miss out. REVIEW: Brown Boys Swim
TUES DEC 9 – Toro at Highway, Burford – dinner for two with a bottle of house wine, to be used by the end of March. One of our new favourite places, the Spanish tapas at TORO blew our socks off thanks to head chef Adam Harris. And now you can experience it for yourself. Don’t miss out. https://oxinabox.co.uk/review-an-exceptional-evening-all-round-highway-in-burfords-head-chef-adam-harris-makes-quite-the-impression-at-its-stylish-tapas-restaurant-toro/
WED DEC 10 – Oxford Botanic Garden’s new Black Pine Collection cufflinks worth £125. Only 100 pairs have been made and we have one of them to giveaway! Made using the legendary Black Pine tree that stood at the heart of the Garden from 1830-2014, beloved by generations, The Black Pine Collection is a new range of 11 exquisitely designed products made from its preserved wood. Each piece is a unique fragment of botanical, cultural, and literary history and a treasured keepsake. Available exclusively from the Oxford Botanic Garden Boutique from early December, crafted by Create Gift Love, the cufflinks are made in solid brass with a Black Pine inlay. They come with a sustainably-sourced, vegetable tanned leather pouch and a complimentary presentation box. THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS PRESENT!
THURS DEC 11 – Alberto’s, Chipping Norton – Lunch/dinner for two up to the value of £120. Italian to its core, the pizza and pasta here is all handmade and utterly delectable, served in this truly embracing, intimate and charming venue. Fill your boots because we can’t get enough of their food. REVIEW: ‘It was love at first sight’ Alberto’s in Chipping Norton is full for good reason! An Italian with heart, soul and some mighty fine pasta
FRIDAY DEC 12 – 100% Pasta, Gloucester Green, £50 voucher. If you’re all about the pasta, then this is the prize for you. All the pasta is made on site by hand with a multitude of shapes and sizes to choose from and so many exciting sauces and concoctions. All the classics are there but the more adventurous can go off piste with their house specials. Tuck in!
SAT DEC 13 – Dosa Darlings, Cowley Road – £75 VOUCHER for a meal for two, lunch or dinner and a round of drinks – Such a warming and inviting space serving some really great and novel South Indian food both day and night. Their dosas lead the way, but there’s so much more to try on their menu (the thais are our favourite) and some storming cocktails to match. Is this the best value lunch in Oxford? Cowley Road’s Dosa Darlings’ ticks all the boxes
DOUBLE SUNDAY DEC 14 – TAP Social – 12 pack of Criminally Good Beer and six Proof Social Bakery pastries. Now stocked in Waitrose, Tap Social’s Oxfordshire brewed beer is expanding fast. Get your hands on a 12 pack and then pop in to the Kennington bakery and pick up a fresh batch of the day’s freshly made pastries. Doughnut day is a must! REVIEW: Proof Social Bakehouse in Kennington is an inspiring venture, everything made on site – the best cakes, pastries and bread reigning supreme. Check it out!
DOUBLE SUNDAY DEC 14 – Tree Artisan Cafe – Little Clarendon Street – Christmas coffee and artisan mug Did you know that Tree Artisan Cafe is selling their own coffee now, produced by women-led farms all over the world? Sample their Christmas coffee blend for yourself with this prize accompanied by an artisan mug. Your Christmas is suddenly looking a whole lot better! READ ABOUT THEM HERE
MON DEC 15, The White Hart, Fyfield – Meal for two up to £100. Always a delight, this incredible, award-winning gastropub has a new head chef, Peter Eaton, to shout about, and judging by our last visit, he’s going to be a roaring success. Don’t miss out on this incredible prize. READ ABOUT PETER HERE
TUES DEC 16 – Aura 10, Long Hanborough. £70 voucher to be redeemed against any hair spa packages or hair treatments. Valid for 12 months. If you haven;t been to this wonderful Japanese head spa, what are you waiting for? So luxurious it makes you feel like you’re in an advert when you step out of the salon, your silky hair lasting for a week! The perfect Christmas gift, or keep it for yourself and thank us later. We cant recommend them enough. https://oxinabox.co.uk/review-why-japanese-head-spa-aura10-in-long-hanborough-is-taking-oxfordshire-by-storm-we-cant-wait-to-go-back/
WED DEC 17 – OXTWO, Summertown – Lunch for two with a bottle of wine, Tuesday-Saturday. Fans of Johnny Parkes’ cooking are packing out Summertown’s newest eatery, the sharing plate/tapas menu going down a treat. We spend more time there than we’d wish to admit but whether it’s a glass of wine or a special dinner you’re after, it covers all the bases. REVIEW: ‘Fun, novel and intoxicating’ New Summertown restaurant OXTWO defies all expectations as head chef Johnny Parke excels
THURS DEC 18, MIZU, Bicester. £50 voucher. If you are yet to enjoy the delights of this independent Japanese restaurant then dive in. Refined, meticulous and aesthetically cool, it’s everything you ever hoped for.
FRI DEC 19 – Five Little Pigs, Wallingford – three course meal for two with arrival cocktail. Totally unique, delicious and beautiful, this Wallingford restaurant has rewritten the rules with its sustainable/seasonal slant while wowing its diners with it’s fun, interesting and enticing menus. The cocktails alone are worth the trip. REVIEW: ‘They care and it shows in every last mouthful” Why Five Little Pigs in Wallingford is still flying!
SAT DEC 20 – The Greyhound, Letcombe Regis – A two course mid-week fixe menu for two with a bottle of house wine. Use by end of March. New chef John Harrison’s certainly making his mark at the village gastropub which is so renowned for its food. Recently named in the TOP 100 PUBS by THE GOOD FOOD GUIDE you’re in for a treat! https://oxinabox.co.uk/the-bull-double-red-duke-white-hart-fyfield-killingworth-castle-and-greyhound-in-letcombe-regis-listed-in-good-food-guides-100-best-pubs-2025/
DOUBLE SUNDAYS DEC 21 Il Corno, Oxford Covered Market – Win a lunch/dinner voucher for two for one sandwich and one glass of wine each. If you haven’t been yet, now’s your chance to visit this little corner of Naples where their famous Panuozzos are always in huge demand, the Italian sandwiches oozing with Mediterranean delicacies. The perfect pit stop while you’re doing your Christmas shopping! REVIEW: Why Il Corno, the new Neapolitan street food site at Oxford’s Covered Market, is a family affair!
DOUBLE SUNDAY DEC 21 – Ginger & Spice, Covered Market, Oxford – two mains with drinks. Opening this month, this new takeaway offers Punjabi based food given a modern twist and looks set to take Oxford by storm. Run by two childhood friends, everything is made from scratch and all ingredients are sustainably sourced. We cant wait to get in there and try it out for ourselves. EXCLUSIVE: ‘We are childhood friends’ The story behind modern Indian takeaway Ginger & Spice opening at The Covered Market soon!
MON DEC 22 – Market Tavern, Bampton – Lunch or dinner – two courses for two people plus a bottle of wine, Monday-Friday. Recently given a thorough overhaul, it’s back to being a village pub serving some mighty fine food. You can enjoy all the classics, cooked beautifully by head chef Stuart Banks, alongside some more sophisticated numbers. We’re all there for it! https://oxinabox.co.uk/review-the-market-tavern-in-bamptons-elevated-classic-pub-grub-is-going-down-a-storm-in-the-former-fleur-de-lys-with-an-aa-rosette-to-show-for-it/
TUES DEC 23 – Lula’s, Oxford Covered Market – £40 voucher for lunch or dinner for two. Ever tried Ethiopian cuisine? Wel this is the best place to start. Newly opened and bursting with promise and really original, beautifully cooked food. Start with the injera, (a spongy, sour, pancake-like flatbread made from fermented teff flour) or rice, and then add sauces and dishes to your heart’s content, with heat to suit every palate. https://oxinabox.co.uk/review-lulas-ethiopian-cafe-and-deli-brings-a-whole-new-culinary-experience-to-oxfords-covered-market-with-its-spicy-veggie-vegan-cuisine/
WED DEC 24, The Feathers, Woodstock – Afternoon Tea in The Nest for two people with a glass of fizz each. Think towers of dainty finger sandwiches, scones fresh from the oven (yes, with all the clotted cream), and a parade of perfectly pretty cakes and pastries — because one dessert is never enough. And next time you’re passing pop in for their Sunday lunch. It rocks. REVIEW: The Feathers in Woodstock goes from strength to strength with a rave review in The Times and a superb Sunday lunch
CHRISTMAS DAY EXCLUDED
FRIDAY DEC 26, Brasserie Blanc, Jericho – £100 gift voucher. Such a firm Oxford staple, it never disappoints, casual French dining done in style. Pop in for lunch, dinner, or their all-day menu and dive into the French classics, from steak and soufflé, escargots to cassoulet, to the Moules Mondays. Bon appetit. REVIEW: Brasserie Blanc in Jericho is given a fresh makeover while the menu remains as wonderfully French as ever!
SATURDAY DEC 27, Gees, North Oxford, £100 brunch voucher. If you’re going to do brunch, do it in style and this is a pretty, good place to start. Their Bloody Mary’s are off the scale, then follow with pastries, smoothies and granolaor the more sturdy dishes such as omelettes, the crashed eggs, chorizo, spring onions & potatoes or the Gees breakfast with two eggs any style, chorizo sausage, bacon, morcilla and tomatoes. REVIEW: The new Gees brunch provides the perfect excuse for an indolent, delicious and stylish morning…
SUNDAY DEC 28 – Three Horseshoes, Witney – Two course meal for two plus a bottle of house wine (other drinks not included. Everything you want in a pub, from friendly service to sterling food and a real community vibe. The best place to kick back, relax and eat some top notch pub grub. REVIEW: ‘Lip-smackingly good’ The Three Horseshoes in Witney bridges that impossible gap between gastropub and popular local boozer
MONDAY DEC 29, Jericho Coffee Traders £140 voucher which covers the COFFEE ENTHUSIAST COURSE for two people at their Osney Mead Roastery. Improve your understanding of coffee and how it’s processed and take your coffee-making skills to the next level. Run regularly throughout the year the three hour course is a fun, hands-on class ideal for all coffee lovers. Explore the different variety of coffees we offer, discover how JCT source and roast their beans, learn how to brew the best coffee using a variety of methods and taste how the roast and variety of bean changes the flavour of the coffee.
Tuesday DEC 30, Bbuono Pinsa Bar, Gloucester Green, £50 voucher. Always thronged with avid locals and tourists, this little corner of Rome in Oxford city centre. So what is Pinsa? Is it a pizza? Not if you live in Rome! Pinsa is oval shaped, fragrant and cruncy outside, bubbly and soft inside. It’s also lighter and more digestible than pizza. Choose from standard or gluten free bases, super tasty and topping, gourmet plethora of toppings from classic to vegetarian or vegan, they definitively have the right Pinsa for you. Or just pop in for breakfast and a coffee.
WED DEC 31, Old Crown, Faringdon – The piece de resistance in our OXINABOXMAS GIVEAWAY is a night away in the Old Crown’s honeymoon suite with breakfast included. Worth £350. Although dinner is not included, it’s well worth a wander into the ballroom for dinner under the stellar eye of head chef Samuel Squires and his wonderful culinary concoctions.So spoil the one you love and make the most of this top prize.
