OUR BISTROS AND RESTAURANTS

FESTIVE MENU

Monday to Saturday 

Available throughout December 2024

STARTERS

Cream of celeriac soup with sourdough bread (GF*, V, VE*)
Pressed ham hock terrine with piccalilli and brioche (GF*, N)
Wild mushroom arancini with Jerusalem artichoke purée, artichoke crisps and parmesan (GF, V*)
Smoked salmon blini with sauce gribiche

MAINS

Roast turkey breast with traditional trimmings and roasting gravy (GF*, N)
Braised ox cheek with caramelized shallots and boulangère potato terrine (GF)

both served with carrots, parsnips, Brussel sprouts and chestnuts

Baked seabass gremolata with boulangère potato terrine, braised leeks and butter sauce (GF)
Roasted beetroot and root vegetable tart, toasted pine nuts and whipped feta (VE, N)

DESSERT

Christmas pudding with clotted cream ice cream and brandy sauce (GF, V, N, VE*)
Chocolate truffle torte with stewed kumquats and Chantilly cream (V)
Cranberry Bakewell tart with vanilla custard (V, N)
Honey panna cotta with plum compote and cinnamon-spiced palmiers (GF*)

CHRISTMAS DAY MENU

STARTERS

Roast parsnip soup with hazelnuts and pancetta, sourdough bread (GF*, N, V*)
Hot smoked salmon with celeriac remoulade, capers, honey mustard dressing (GF)
Chicken liver parfait with pickled grapes, onion marmalade, and toasted brioche (N)
Baked goat cheese with caramelized onion, balsamic glazed figs and walnuts, sourdough croute (GF*, N)

MAINS

Roast turkey breast with traditional trimmings and roasting gravy (GF*, N)
Sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, port wine jus (GF*)
Roast loin of cod with Savoy cabbage, chive butter sauce (GF) 

above served with honey roasted carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts and chestnuts

Celeriac pithivier with wild mushrooms, Colston Bassett blue cheese and spinach (V)

DESSERT

Christmas pudding, clotted cream ice cream and brandy sauce (GF, N, V, VE*)
Chocolate fondant with pistachio ice cream and Griottine cherries (GF, N, V)
Selection of cheeses with red onion marmalade, grapes and crackers (N, V)
Saffron poached pear with vanilla ice cream and granola (GF, V, VE*)

BOXING DAY BUFFET

Relax, and enjoy the flavours of the season at our Boxing Day buffet, filled with traditional favourites and festive treats. A selection of cold meats and fish, pâté, served with freshly baked breads and an array of salads. Warm up with hot dishes like bubble and squeak, savoury tarts and pies, and roasted root vegetables. For dessert, if there is room, indulge in a variety of treats or a classic plate of cheese and crackers.

This menu can be found in the bistro and restaurant.

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA

Monday - Sunday

Our indulgent afternoon tea with a Christmas twist! Tiers of tempting treats guaranteed to delight. Featuring Christmas themed sandwiches, plain and spiced scones with preserves and clotted cream, and festive sweet treats.

This menu can be found in the bistro and restaurant.

CHAMPAGNE & CANAPÉ RECEPTION

NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU

MAINS

Roast Casterbridge rump steak with spinach, glazed potato fondant and wild mushroom velouté (GF)

Pan fried chalk stream trout with tiger prawn colcannon potato and barigoule sauce 

Saffron risotto with roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seeds and parmesan (GF*, N, V*)

DESSERT

Warm chocolate brownie with Griottine cherries, chocolate sauce and pistachio ice cream (GF, N, V)

Selection of cheeses with red onion marmalade, grapes and crackers (V, N)

Vanilla crème brulee with poppy seed and lemon shortbread (V, GF*)