Christmas Menu at The Cricketers, Weston
Starters
Broccoli and Stilton Soup
A creamy homemade soup served with Croutons
and a warm baguette and butter
Duck Pate with an Orange Marmalade
A delicious Duck Pate served with Warm Toast
and Homemade Orange Marmalade
Ultimate Prawn Cocktail
Deluxe Atlantic Prawns presented in a Piquant Cocktail Sauce accompanied with fresh crusty bread
Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Tart
with Molho Vermelho Sauce
Homemade Tart with fresh spinach and Ricotta cheese filling served with a mild tomato sauce and a crisp salad garnish
Main Courses
Traditional Turkey
Slices of succulent Roast Turkey served with Cranberry Sage and Apple Stuffing, a chipolata wrapped in bacon and fresh seasonal vegetables and new potatoes.
Beef Tenderloin with Fennel and Rosemary Crust
Roasted beef tenderloin served with a mushroom and port sauce and fresh seasonal vegetables and new potatoes.
Fresh Salmon Supreme
Poached in a Vermouth Volute with a leek and mushroom sauce and served with new potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Butternut Squash and Lentil Stew
Homemade and served on a bed of brown rice
Desserts
Tiramisu
Served on a bed of crushed wafers with vanilla ice cream
Traditional Christmas Pudding
Served with Custard, Cream or a warm Brandy Sauce
Cognac VSOP Ice Cream
Quality ice cream mixed with VSOP cognac, with cognac marinated
Granny Smith apple pieces.
Cheese & Biscuits (£1.50 supplement)
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Coffee and mints
£19.95 per person
Please note - a 10% service charge will be added for all parties of eight or more.
Christmas Menu at The Three Hills, Bartlow
Starters
Spiced Potted Prawns
Tasty prawns combined with coconut cream and Thai spices, served chilled with Melba toast
Homemade Spicy Butternut Squash and Pepper Soup (V)
Fresh butternut squash and red peppers blended with crushed chillis, topped with cream and served with a crusty wholemeal baguette and butter.
Cherry and Brie Parcels (V)
Sweet cherries bound with cream Brie wrapped in a delicate pastry parcel
Peking Duck Spring Rolls
Traditional recipe Spring Rolls filled with delicious pieces of duck, hoi sin sauce, spring onions, green beans and carrot and served with plum dipping sauce.
Main Courses
Traditional Turkey
Slices of roast turkey served with butter roasted potatoes, sage and onion stuffing, bacon wrapped chipolatas, a home made Yorkshire pudding, parsnips and a selection of seasonal vegetables
Mignons of Lamb
Tender pieces of lamb braised in a red wine and redcurrant sauce flavored with Rosemary, Thyme and Juniper and garnished with button mushrooms and onions. Served with butter roasted potatoes and a selection of seasonal vegetables
Salmon and Spinach en Croute
Delicious Salmon fillet on a bed of spinach topped with lemon and parsley butter and wrapped in puff pastry. Served with butter roasted potatoes and a selection of seasonal vegetables
Wild Rice, Spinach and Honey Roast (V)
A blend of wild and brown rice backed with spinach, mixed nuts, mature cheddar and crème fraiche, topped with a selection of honey roasted vegetables and flavoured with a rich ruby port. Served with butter roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Desserts
Traditional Christmas Pudding
Served with cream or custard
Mango and Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Served with cream
Belgium Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
Served with cream
To Finish
Coffee and Mints
£21.95 per person
Please note - a 10% service charge will be added for all parties of eight or more.
The Rose & Crown
Ashwell
Butternut Squash & French Lentil Soup
A Rustic Homemade Soup with Butternut Squash & French Lentils served with Crusty Bread
Mediterranean Vegetable Salad
A Salad of Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables & Sunblush Tomatoes dressed with Olive Oil & a Balsamic reduction
Prawn & Smoked Salmon Cocktail
A cocktail of finest peeled Prawns & Whiskey-Smoked Salmon accompanied by Hovis Bread & Butter
Duck Liver Pate
A Smooth & Creamy Duck Liver Pate with a hint of Port served with Warm Toast & a Mango, Red Onion & Orange Jam
Fresh Tomato or Orange Juice
A light starter to save space for our Tempting
Dessert Selection
Main Courses
Crown Roast of Turkey
Slices of Succulent Roast Turkey with a Chestnut,
Sage, & Apple Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets
& Chardonnay Gravy
Braised Partridge
Locally sourced Partridge braised in a Game Gravy with smoked Dry Cure Bacon & Celeriac
Salmon & Smoked Haddock Parcel
A combination of Salmon & naturally Smoked Haddock in a Puff Pastry Parcel finished with a Dill & Gruyere Sauce
Watercress & Goats Cheese Tart
A Tart of Watercress, Goat’s Cheese & Caramalized Red Onion accompanied by a smooth Tomato & Tarragon Sauce
Main courses are accompanied by plenty of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and Roasted & New Potatoes
Desserts
Plum Pudding
Traditional Hot Plum Pudding served with a
thick Brandy Cream or Custard
Citrus Lemon Tart
A light individual tangy Lemon Tart served with Crème Fraiche
Chantilly Patisserie, White Chocolate & Amaretto Bomb
A smooth Dark Chocolate Truffle Bomb with a Creamy White Chocolate & Amaretto centre
Passion Fruit & Mango Sorbet
A Refreshing & Tangy Sorbet
served with Café Curls
Cheese Board
A Trio of Traditional Cheeses served with
Crackers, Grapes & Celery
*****
Freshly brewed Coffee served with a deliciously light & short Mince Tart
£21.95 per person
Parties of 8 or more will be subject to a 10% service charge
We have a fine selection of Red & White Wines available by the Glass or Bottle – please ask to see our separate Wine List
Our Christmas menu is available from 24th November to 2nd January 2010 excluding Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Please note that bookings need to be made at least 5 working days prior to the function and a £5 deposit, per person, is required at the time of booking.