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CHRISTMAS 2026
Boxing Day... We will be closed so that our team can celebrate Christmas themselves!
FESTIVE CELEBRATION
Served 12 to 9pm Monday to Saturday
From 27th November to 23rd December
2 Courses £27.95 3 Courses £31.95
STARTERS
DUCK LIVER & BRANDY PARFAIT apple & fig compote, toasted sourdough baguette
KING PRAWN & SQUID DUO lightly battered served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce
PORK & BLACK PUDDING CROQUETTES with spiced apple sauce
POTTED SMOKED MACKEREL PATE pickled cornichon salad & toast
WINTER VEGETABLE CHOWDER with mustard and crispy kale crisp (VE)
MAINS
HOME ROAST TURKEY AND HAM with pig in blanket, roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips & vegetables
DUCK CONFIT WITH CHORIZO & BEAN FRICASSEE roasted baby potatoes & kale crisps
PAN FRIED SEABASS FILLET & KING PRAWNS crushed new potatoes, roasted fennel & shellfish bisque
GAME KEEPERS PIE on root vegetable mash, greens & rich gravy
FESTIVE CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER camembert, cranberry sauce, bacon & pig in blanket with fries
BEETROOT GNOCCHI in a rich sauce, with spinach, walnuts & feta (VEO)
DESSERTS
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING & brandy sauce (V)
SPICED APPLE & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE TART served with custard (V)
POACHED PEAR with a citrus sorbet and raspberry sauce (VE)
BLACK FOREST SUNDAE chocolate cake pieces, cherries, ice cream & cream (V)
THREE CHEESE PLATE with cheddar, camembert & stilton, biscuits, chutney & walnuts (V)
HOW TO BOOK YOUR FESTIVE CELEBRATION
FOR 8 GUESTS OR LESS
Simply click here and make a booking online
FOR 9 GUESTS OR MORE
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A £15 per person deposit is required to make a booking.
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We also require a pre order (2 weeks before the booking or by 27th November, whichever is earlier)
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Large party bookings are handled by our Christmas Coordinators - the easiest way to get in touch is to send an email here
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Please include the following details:
1. Your name
2. Number of guests in the party
3. Preferred booking date, arrival time and dining time
4. Any special requirements that we need to accomodate for you or further questions
5. Your contact telephone number and best time of the day to call to take a deposit
We will then call you back to confirm the booking and take your deposit and answer any further questions
A 10% optional service charge will be added to all bills. This is payable entirely at your own discretion, and our team will happily remove, or amend the charge with no questions asked! 100% of all service charges/tips go to the team and is distributed via their own tronc system.
CHRISTMAS EVE BREAKFAST
Served 9 to 11am (bookings only)
£22.95 Per Person
ON ARRIVAL
A GLASS OF BUCKS FIZZ
FRESHLY BAKED CROISSANTS + JAM
FROM THE BUFFET
A SELECTION OF CEREALS
ORANGE AND APPLE JUICE
FRESHLY BAKED CROISSANTS
YOGHURT
FRESH FRUIT
UNLIMITED BREAKFAST TEA OR FILTER COFFEE
CHOOSE YOUR HOT MEAL COOKED TO ORDER
FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST - 2 SLICES OF BACON, SAUSAGE, HASH BROWN, FRESH TOMATO, MUSHROOMS, BEANS AND FRIED EGG
OR
SMASHED AVOCADO ON SOURDOUGH TOAST + POACHED EGG
OR
AMERICAN STYLE PANCAKES + BACON + MAPLE SYRUP
OR
VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST - 2 QUORN SAUSAGES, 2 HASH BROWNS, FRESH TOMATO, MUSHROOMS, BEANS AND FRIED EGG
ALL SERVED WITH MIXED TOAST
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SET MENU AND SUBSTITUTES CANNOT BE MADE
KIDS MENU - £10.95 - UNDER 12’s
HELP YOURSELF FROM THE BREAKFAST BUFFET TO START
KID’S BREAKFAST - LASHFORD SAUSAGE, HASH BROWN, BAKED BEANS & FRIED EGG & TOAST (SAUSAGE CAN BE CHANGED TO QUORN SAUSAGE FOR VEGETARIANS)
OR
KID’S PANCAKES - AMERICAN STYLE PANCAKES + BACON + MAPLE SYRUP
HOW TO BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
PLEASE NOTE The set celebration menu is the only menu available (no normal menu)
FOR 8 GUESTS OR LESS
Simply click here and make a booking online
You will be required to enter credit card details to book your table. A cancelation charge of £15 per person will be applicable if you cancel or reduce your table size after 18/12/26
The booking policy and availability is the same for telephone bookings, so we would recommend booking online!
FOR 9 GUESTS OR MORE
-
A £15 per person deposit is required to make a booking.
-
We also require a pre order by 28th November, whichever is earlier
-
Large party bookings are handled by our Christmas Coordinators - the easiest way to get in touch is to send an email here
-
Please include the following details:
1. Your name
2. Number of guests in the party
3. Preferred booking date, arrival time and dining time
4. Any special requirements that we need to accomodate for you or further questions
5. Your contact telephone number and best time of the day to call to take a deposit
We will then call you back to confirm the booking and take your deposit and answer any further questions
A 10% optional service charge will be added to all bills. This is payable entirely at your own discretion, and our team will happily remove, or amend the charge with no questions asked! 100% of all service charges/tips go to the team and is distributed via their own tronc system.
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
Served 12 to 4pm
4 Courses £95 Per Person
Children Under 12 £65 (Smaller Portions of this menu*)
A SELECTION OF CANAPES
ANTI PASTI SKEWER
SMOKED SALMON & CHIVE CREAM CHEESE BLINIS
MACKEREL PATE CUPS
STARTERS
CRAB THERMIDOR TARTLET parsley oil & roasted cherry tomato
BEETROOT CARPACCIO with whipped goats’ cheese & honey mustard dressing (V)
SMOKED HADDOCK, POTATO & FENNEL CHOWDER
CRISPY DUCK LEG BON BONS on watercress & pomegranate salad dressed with plum sauce
ROAST QUAIL BREAST on sweetcorn puree & kernels, bacon crumb & red wine sauce
MAINS
TRIO OF ROAST TURKEY, BEEF & HAM with pig in blanket, roast parsnip & Yorkshire pudding
HOME ROAST TURKEY BREAST with pig in blanket, roast parsnip & Yorkshire pudding
PANCETTA WRAPPED HAKE on a five bean & chorizo fricassee
12HR SLOW COOKED LAMB SHANK with minted pea puree and lamb jus
SLOW ROASTED PORCHETTA rolled belly pork with garlic & rosemary stuffing and honey mustard sauce
STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH served with roasted root vegetables & rosemary gravy (VE)
All mains served with roast potatoes & a basket of steamed vegetables
DESSERTS
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING with brandy sauce (V)
POACHED PEAR & CHAMPAGNE SORBET (VE)
BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE TORTE (V)
VANILLA & PASSIONFRUIT CHEESECAKE with Cointreau whipped cream (V)
CHEESE PLATE & ARTISAN BISCUITS cheddar, wensleydale & cranberry, brie, walnuts & chutney (V)
*For guests who prefer more simple starters or desserts (adults or children), there are some additional menu options, please click here to see the additional items
HOW TO BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
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A deposit is required upon booking - We will offer you the option to either pay in full or a £15 per person deposit upon booking - All deposits and payments are non-refundable
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A preorder of menu selections (and any full payment if applicable) required by 27th November 2026
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Christmas Day bookings are handled by our Christmas Coordinators - the easiest way to get in touch is to send an email here
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Please include the following details:
1. Your name
2. Number of guests in the party (and how many of your group are under 12 years old)
3. Preferred booking time (remember bookings are 12 to 4pm)
4. Any special requirements that we need to accommodate for you
5. Your contact telephone number and best time of the day to call to take a deposit
We will then call you back to confirm the booking and take your deposit.
CHRISTMAS DAY ALLERGENS... IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY or DIETARY REQUIREMENT please discuss with our Christmas Coordinators before booking. We will be able to advise if the specified allergen is present in a dish, or if we can make adjustments to omit that allergen, we will also then take additional reasonable steps to minimise the risk of allergen cross-contamination. However...
As our food is mainly homemade in our multi use kitchen (which handles all of the 14 key allergens), and suppliers of prepared foods vary, all food may contain traces of any of the 14 key allergens.
All weights stated are approximate uncooked weights. Game may contain traces of shot. Fish may contain traces of bones, even if stated as boneless.
V = Vegetarian (Some dishes can also be adapted to become Vegan) VE = Made with Vegan ingredients. However due to the environments that food is prepared, cooked and served in, we cannot guarantee that any item is animal product free.
