Christmas festivity menu 2024

Christmas Eve
Bar: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Dining: 12:00pm – 3:30pm / 6:15pm – 9:00pm

Christmas Day
Dining: Bookings Only / Bar: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Boxing Day
Bar: 11:00am – 10:30pm
Dining: 12:00pm – 4:15pm

New Year’s Eve
Bar: 11:00am – 2:30pm/ 7:00pm – LATE
Dining: 12:00pm – 2:30pm / 7:30pm – 9:30pm Bookings Only

New Year’s Day
Bar: 11:00am – 10:30pm
Dining: 12:00pm – 4:15pm

Call to book on 01243 811461

2 courses £34.50 - 3 courses £40.95

Available 1st – 24th December
A service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
All dishes on our menu are freshly prepared, so may take time. Please be aware that all our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, cereals containing gluten & other allergens are present. If you have any dietary needs or allergies, please speak to a team member.
A deposit of £15 per person is required & is non-refundable. Pre orders must be received
2 weeks prior to the reservation

gf – gluten free gfo – gluten free option v – vegetarian ve – vegan veo – vegan option

Starters

Festive squash soup GFO/VE
Festive squash soup served with homemade cranberry bread
Pernod & dill infused ceviche of salmon GF
Pernod & dill infused ceviche of salmon, pickled cucumber ribbons & horseradish
Soy & ginger glazed belly pork GF
Soy & ginger glazed belly pork, pickled fennel salad & curried kewpie mayonnaise
Mushroom & tarragon parfait GFO/VE
Mushroom & tarragon parfait served on toasted focaccia

Mains

Traditional Christmas turkey GFO
Traditional Christmas turkey served with crisp roast potatoes, honey glazed carrot & parsnips, creamed Brussel sprouts & house made gravy
Lemon & fennel infused sea bass GF
Lemon & fennel infused whole sea bass served with buttered baby potatoes & sauce vierge
Chicken, thyme & pancetta risotto GF
Butternut & beetroot wellington GF/VE
Butternut & beetroot wellington served with crisp roast potatoes, maple glazed carrot & parsnips, sauteed Brussel sprouts & vegan gravy
Courgette & ricotta lasagne
Courgette & ricotta lasagne served with garlic flatbread & dressed side salad

Homemade puddings & ice creams

Eton mess
Winter berry Eton mess
Chocolate fondant GF
Chocolate fondant, cherry sorbet, chocolate & almond rubble
Cherry sorbet or cranberry sorbet GF/VE
A choice of cherry sorbet or cranberry sorbet
Traditional Christmas pudding GFO/VEO
Traditional Christmas pudding served with brandy sauce
Selection of 3 scoops of ice cream or sorbets GF/V
Selection of 3 scoops of ice cream or sorbets served with shortbread Vanilla, Guinness & malt or walnut & coffee ice cream
Cheese board GFO
Cheese board served with quince jelly, fruit chutney & a selection of cheese biscuits - £4.00 extra charge

To finish

Tea & filter coffee

£119.95 per person

A service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
All dishes on our menu are freshly prepared, so may take time. Please be aware that all our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, cereals containing gluten & other allergens are present. If you have any dietary needs or allergies, please speak to a team member.
A deposit of £50 per person is required & is non-refundable. Pre orders must be received
2 weeks prior to the reservation

gf – gluten free gfo – gluten free option v – vegetarian ve – vegan veo – vegan option

On arrival

Glass of Barocco Prosecco Spumante NV Doc

For the table

Homemade Christmas plait & flavoured butter GFO
Spicy pumpkin soup with toasted seeds

Starters

Warm apple & celeriac soup GFO/VE
Warm apple & celeriac soup served with parmesan crisps
Wild boar terrine GFO
Wild boar terrine, festive ale chutney & toasted brioche
Scallops GF
Scallops, curried parsnip puree, parsnip crisps, pomegranate & micro coriander
Pea & broad bean scotch egg GF/V
Pea & broad bean scotch egg served with dressed watercress

Intermediate

Cucumber, pear & vodka sorbet GF/VE

Mains

Traditional roast turkey GFO
Roast turkey breast served with goose fat potatoes, honey glazed carrots & parsnips, chestnut stuffing, pancetta pigs in blanket, creamed Brussel sprouts, giant Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables & lashings of pan gravy
Pan roasted goose breast & goose leg sausage roll, cranberry jus & wilted kale
Butternut & beetroot wellington GFO/VE
Butternut & beetroot wellington served with crisp roast potatoes, maple glazed carrot and parsnip, seasonal vegetables, sauteed Brussel sprouts & lashings of vegan gravy
Parma ham wrapped monkfish GF
Parma ham wrapped monkfish stuffed with sage, cranberry & pine nut stuffing served with seasonal melody of vegetables

Homemade puddings & ice creams

Local cheeseboard GFO
Local cheeseboard served with quince paste & Jamaica cake crackers
Traditional Christmas pudding
Traditional Christmas pudding served with brandy sauce
Bitter chocolate marquise V
Bitter chocolate marquise, almond nougat, Guinness & malt ice cream
Cranberry & raspberry ripple GF
Cranberry & raspberry ripple white chocolate posset served with nutty shortbread
Selection of 3 scoops of ice cream or sorbets GF/V
Selection of 3 scoops of ice cream or sorbets served with shortbread Vanilla, Guinness & malt or walnut & coffee ice cream
Banana, coconut & rum tart tatin (vegan option) V
Banana, coconut & rum tart tatin served with coconut sorbet
Cherry or cranberry sorbet GF/VE
A choice of cherry sorbet or cranberry sorbet

To finish

Tea, coffee, homemade mince pie

£95 per person

A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
All dishes on our menu are freshly prepared, so may take time. Please be aware that all our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, cereals containing gluten & other allergens are present. If you have any dietary needs or allergies, please speak to a team member.
A deposit of £40 per person is required & is non-refundable. Pre orders must be received
10 days prior to the reservation

gf – gluten free gfo – gluten free option v – vegetarian ve – vegan veo – vegan option

Amuse bouche

Smoked crab
Smoked crab & Wookey hole cheese beignet

Starters

Vegan scallops
Vegan scallops with cauliflower puree, almonds & parsley oil
Rooibos & cactus fig
Rooibos & cactus fig tea smoked chicken with textures of beetroot
Pan seared queen scallops
Pan seared queen scallops with tandoori spice, Greek yoghurt, chickpea & coriander
Braised beef short rib
Braised beef short rib in a ponzu style broth

Intermediate

Cucumber, pear & vodka sorbet GF/VE

Mains

Fillet of beef wellington
Fillet of beef wellington served with sage & onion pomme puree, buttered Chantenay carrots and a red wine jus
Pan fried monkfish
Pan fried monkfish wrapped in Parma ham with chorizo & bean cassoulet & wilted samphire
Heirloom tomato stack
Heirloom tomato stack with herb roasted hasselback potatoes & wilted baby gem
Parma ham wrapped pheasant breast
Parma ham wrapped pheasant breast, buttered new potatoes, cream braised peas & cabbage & a red wine jus

Homemade puddings & ice creams

Salted caramel chocolate fondant
Salted caramel chocolate fondant served with toffee popcorn ice cream
Stewed plum & apple crumble
Stewed plum & apple crumble served with vanilla ice cream
Harlequin chocolate box
Harlequin chocolate box, hazelnut praline, honeycomb & a white chocolate crème anglaise
Local cheeseboard GFO
Local cheeseboard served with quince paste & Jamaica cake crackers
CHRISTMAS PARTY

2 courses £34.50 - 3 courses £40.95

Available 1st – 24th December
A service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
All dishes on our menu are freshly prepared, so may take time. Please be aware that all our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, cereals containing gluten & other allergens are present. If you have any dietary needs or allergies, please speak to a team member.
A deposit of £15 per person is required & is non-refundable. Pre orders must be received
2 weeks prior to the reservation

gf – gluten free gfo – gluten free option v – vegetarian ve – vegan veo – vegan option

Starters

Festive squash soup GFO/VE
Festive squash soup served with homemade cranberry bread
Pernod & dill infused ceviche of salmon GF
Pernod & dill infused ceviche of salmon, pickled cucumber ribbons & horseradish
Soy & ginger glazed belly pork GF
Soy & ginger glazed belly pork, pickled fennel salad & curried kewpie mayonnaise
Mushroom & tarragon parfait GFO/VE
Mushroom & tarragon parfait served on toasted focaccia

Mains

Traditional Christmas turkey GFO
Traditional Christmas turkey served with crisp roast potatoes, honey glazed carrot & parsnips, creamed Brussel sprouts & house made gravy
Lemon & fennel infused sea bass GF
Lemon & fennel infused whole sea bass served with buttered baby potatoes & sauce vierge
Chicken, thyme & pancetta risotto GF
Butternut & beetroot wellington GF/VE
Butternut & beetroot wellington served with crisp roast potatoes, maple glazed carrot & parsnips, sauteed Brussel sprouts & vegan gravy
Courgette & ricotta lasagne
Courgette & ricotta lasagne served with garlic flatbread & dressed side salad

Homemade puddings & ice creams

Eton mess
Winter berry Eton mess
Chocolate fondant GF
Chocolate fondant, cherry sorbet, chocolate & almond rubble
Cherry sorbet or cranberry sorbet GF/VE
A choice of cherry sorbet or cranberry sorbet
Traditional Christmas pudding GFO/VEO
Traditional Christmas pudding served with brandy sauce
Selection of 3 scoops of ice cream or sorbets GF/V
Selection of 3 scoops of ice cream or sorbets served with shortbread Vanilla, Guinness & malt or walnut & coffee ice cream
Cheese board GFO
Cheese board served with quince jelly, fruit chutney & a selection of cheese biscuits - £4.00 extra charge

To finish

Tea & filter coffee
CHRISTMAS DAY

£119.95 per person

A service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
All dishes on our menu are freshly prepared, so may take time. Please be aware that all our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, cereals containing gluten & other allergens are present. If you have any dietary needs or allergies, please speak to a team member.
A deposit of £50 per person is required & is non-refundable. Pre orders must be received
2 weeks prior to the reservation

gf – gluten free gfo – gluten free option v – vegetarian ve – vegan veo – vegan option

On arrival

Glass of Barocco Prosecco Spumante NV Doc

For the table

Homemade Christmas plait & flavoured butter GFO
Spicy pumpkin soup with toasted seeds

Starters

Warm apple & celeriac soup GFO/VE
Warm apple & celeriac soup served with parmesan crisps
Wild boar terrine GFO
Wild boar terrine, festive ale chutney & toasted brioche
Scallops GF
Scallops, curried parsnip puree, parsnip crisps, pomegranate & micro coriander
Pea & broad bean scotch egg GF/V
Pea & broad bean scotch egg served with dressed watercress

Intermediate

Cucumber, pear & vodka sorbet GF/VE

Mains

Traditional roast turkey GFO
Roast turkey breast served with goose fat potatoes, honey glazed carrots & parsnips, chestnut stuffing, pancetta pigs in blanket, creamed Brussel sprouts, giant Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables & lashings of pan gravy
Pan roasted goose breast & goose leg sausage roll, cranberry jus & wilted kale
Butternut & beetroot wellington GFO/VE
Butternut & beetroot wellington served with crisp roast potatoes, maple glazed carrot and parsnip, seasonal vegetables, sauteed Brussel sprouts & lashings of vegan gravy
Parma ham wrapped monkfish GF
Parma ham wrapped monkfish stuffed with sage, cranberry & pine nut stuffing served with seasonal melody of vegetables

Homemade puddings & ice creams

Local cheeseboard GFO
Local cheeseboard served with quince paste & Jamaica cake crackers
Traditional Christmas pudding
Traditional Christmas pudding served with brandy sauce
Bitter chocolate marquise V
Bitter chocolate marquise, almond nougat, Guinness & malt ice cream
Cranberry & raspberry ripple GF
Cranberry & raspberry ripple white chocolate posset served with nutty shortbread
Selection of 3 scoops of ice cream or sorbets GF/V
Selection of 3 scoops of ice cream or sorbets served with shortbread Vanilla, Guinness & malt or walnut & coffee ice cream
Banana, coconut & rum tart tatin (vegan option) V
Banana, coconut & rum tart tatin served with coconut sorbet
Cherry or cranberry sorbet GF/VE
A choice of cherry sorbet or cranberry sorbet

To finish

Tea, coffee, homemade mince pie
NEW YEARS EVE

£95 per person

A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
All dishes on our menu are freshly prepared, so may take time. Please be aware that all our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, cereals containing gluten & other allergens are present. If you have any dietary needs or allergies, please speak to a team member.
A deposit of £40 per person is required & is non-refundable. Pre orders must be received
10 days prior to the reservation

gf – gluten free gfo – gluten free option v – vegetarian ve – vegan veo – vegan option

Amuse bouche

Smoked crab
Smoked crab & Wookey hole cheese beignet

Starters

Vegan scallops
Vegan scallops with cauliflower puree, almonds & parsley oil
Rooibos & cactus fig
Rooibos & cactus fig tea smoked chicken with textures of beetroot
Pan seared queen scallops
Pan seared queen scallops with tandoori spice, Greek yoghurt, chickpea & coriander
Braised beef short rib
Braised beef short rib in a ponzu style broth

Intermediate

Cucumber, pear & vodka sorbet GF/VE

Mains

Fillet of beef wellington
Fillet of beef wellington served with sage & onion pomme puree, buttered Chantenay carrots and a red wine jus
Pan fried monkfish
Pan fried monkfish wrapped in Parma ham with chorizo & bean cassoulet & wilted samphire
Heirloom tomato stack
Heirloom tomato stack with herb roasted hasselback potatoes & wilted baby gem
Parma ham wrapped pheasant breast
Parma ham wrapped pheasant breast, buttered new potatoes, cream braised peas & cabbage & a red wine jus

Homemade puddings & ice creams

Salted caramel chocolate fondant
Salted caramel chocolate fondant served with toffee popcorn ice cream
Stewed plum & apple crumble
Stewed plum & apple crumble served with vanilla ice cream
Harlequin chocolate box
Harlequin chocolate box, hazelnut praline, honeycomb & a white chocolate crème anglaise
Local cheeseboard GFO
Local cheeseboard served with quince paste & Jamaica cake crackers