Celebrate Christmas with us this year and join one of the many festive events we have to entertain you throughout December.

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Carols By Candlelight
Sunday 7th December at 6.00pm

You are warmly invited to join the Chancel Singers in our candlelit carol concert in the Victorian Theatre to the accompaniment of the Welte organ. Mulled wine & mince pies included The Chancel Singers were formed in 1990 to sing services in
cathedrals and to give concerts locally.They have recently sung Evensong in St. Paul’s Cathedral, to which they will be returning next year.The Music Director since 2004 is Christopher Harris. Their accompanist is Paul Jeffery

£10.00 adults
£5.00 Friends of the Welte Organ
£5.00 children under 12, children under 5 free of charge.

Christmas Carvery with the Welte Organ
Sunday 21st December

Lunch commences at 12.15pm

Once again we are delighted to welcome Kenneth Pont, our regular organist for civil marriages, who will be giving a Christmas Organ Concert following a 3 course carvery lunch in the Victorian Theatre.

£20.70 adults
£17.70 Friends of the Welte Organ
£10.35 children under 12, children under 5 free of charge

Festive Sunday Carvery Lunches
Sunday 7th, 14th and 21st December

A three course lunch in the Dining Room and Conservatory featuring table magic by ‘Magic Time Entertainers’ Crackers included

Smoked mackerel, salmon and crab stack bound in a light lemon and coriander salad dressing on a bed of cucumber, red chard and lollo rosso Cream of butternut squash and walnut soup with a hint of basil (v) Asparagus, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and sun-blushed tomatoes on a bed of rocket and lambs lettuce topped with roasted sesame seeds and drizzled with a lime balsamic syrup (v)

Roast leg of lamb perfumed with fresh rosemary and garlic Roast breast of turkey with chipolatas wrapped in bacon with sage and onion stuffing
Roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding
Roast loin of pork with crackling and apple sauce
Root vegetable tartlet with a roasted pepper and chive sauce (v)
Served with a melange of glazed baton carrots and sugar snaps, Brussels sprouts, nutmeg butternut squash, roast potatoes and minted new potatoes

Traditional Christmas pudding with a brandy and marzipan sauce

A selection of desserts from the sweet trolley

Fairtrade coffee, tea and mints

£20.70 per person
£10.35 children under 12,
children under 5 free of charge

Christmas Day Lunch

A five course carvery lunch to include a glass of mulled wine or Bucks Fizz on arrival and a present under the tree for every child under 14 years of age

Wild pheasant pâté complemented by a forest berry confît on a bed of winter leaves with toasted olive bruschetta
King prawn, smoked salmon and flaked fresh crab topped with mussels and oysters on a bed of butter and romaine lettuce with a honey and lime vinaigrette
Pumpkin and sesame seed soup with sage croûtons (v)
Asparagus, shitake and oyster mushrooms on a setting of lollo rosso, red chard and gem lettuce topped with sun-blushed tomatoes and artichokes finished with a pink peppercorn and avocado vinaigrette (v)

Champagne, mango and lemon sorbet with fresh mint

Roast breast of turkey with chipolatas wrapped in bacon and a sage and onion seasoning
Leg of wild boar with a forest mushroom gravy
Roast leg of English lamb with garlic and rosemary
Oven-roasted river trout filled with a shrimp and calamari paella and covered with a saffron and white wine sauce
Whole roasted fillet of beef with a creamed wholegrain mustard and morel sauce
Sun-dried tomato, palm heart and leek tartlet on a bed of celery, carrot and
swede with a spinach and Spanish pepper sauce (v)
Served with a melange of glazed baton carrots and sugar snaps, honeyed
parsnips, Brussels sprouts, nutmeg butternut squash, roast potatoes and minted new potatoes

Traditional Christmas pudding with a brandy and marzipan sauce
A selection of desserts from the sweet trolley

An assortment of local and continental cheeses with savoury biscuits and celery and grapes

Fairtrade coffee and tea selection with mince pies
£60.00 per person
£30.00 children under 12, £10.00 children under 5

Christmas Party Nights in the Victorian Theatre

Enjoy our Christmas party menu followed by a disco until 1.00am
Arrival from 7.00pm. Buffet served from 7.30pm

Prices are determined by day of week & proximity to Christmas and fall into three bands:
Holly - £32.00 per person
Ivy - £29.50 per person
Mistletoe - £27.00 per person

Casino Dinners
Friday 12th & Saturday 20th December

Enjoy our Christmas party menu followed by a Casino until midnight in the Dining Room & Conservatory
Arrival from 7.30pm. Buffet served from 8.00pm

£32.00 per person

New Year’s Eve 1970s Night

A nostalgic menu in our ground floor reception rooms with disco until 1.00am.
Dress: Smart Casual. Fancy dress optional.
Arrival from 8.00pm. Buffet served from 9.00pm.

Scampi ‘n’ chips in a basket
Chicken ‘n’ chips in a basket
Deep-fried vegetables in batter ‘n’ chips in a basket (v)

Black Forest gateau
Pink blancmange
Cr`eme caramel
Fresh fruit salad

Coffee and tea with mints

£30.00 per person

New Year’s Eve Gala Buffet with
Casino & Disco

A four course meal in the Victorian Theatre to include a welcome drink of Bucks Fizz. After dinner spend your time between the Casino and the dance floor.
Our disco will be playing until 1.00am
Party hats and poppers included. Black Tie optional
Arrival from 7.30pm. Buffet served from 8.00pm
Parties of less than 10 guests must be prepared to share a table

Smoked duck, peppered mackerel and prosciutto trio on a bed of red chard, cos and rocket lettuce with a light blueberry and lime salad dressing
Sun-blushed tomato and feta cheese with green and black olives on a bed of butter lettuce, topped with a basil vinaigrette and finished with oregano croûtons (v)

Roasted venison fillet with a juniper berry and sweet gin pan jus
“Kulebiak” baked salmon in a pastry case with a saffron rice, cabbage and
mushroom duxelle, served with a white wine and dill sauce
Herb encrusted four rib rack of English lamb with a mint pan jus
Cherry tomato, palm heart and leek tartlet topped with mozzarella cheese
and served on a bed of celery, carrots and swede with a spinach and
Spanish pepper sauce (v)
Served with glazed baton carrots and sugar snaps, honeyed parsnips, Brussels
sprouts, nutmeg butternut squash, roast potatoes and minted new potatoes

Individual handmade desserts
Caribbean fresh fruit salad

An assortment of local and continental cheeses with savoury biscuits,
celery and grapes

Fairtrade coffee, tea and mints
£60.00 per person