Four times a year all the stops are pulled out, our chefs are let loose, the bar staff pour the bubbly and Tropical Storm or Manilla Strings are brought in. After a welcome glass of bubbly our chefs produce a 7 course tasting menu where each of the primary courses are accompanied by glass of wine selected by our wine supplier to enhance the flavour of the dish. The evening is further enhanced with music and entertainment by the famous Tropical Storm or Manilla Strings Trios. An all-in price guarantees a great night with no surprises.
Sample Menu - from December 2009
Mulled Wine & Canapés on Arrival
Light Game Terrine infused with Wild Mushrooms & Vegetables
Served with Winter Salad & Cranberry Apple & Cider Chutney
Chicken & Prawn Spring Roll with Bean Sprouts & Vegetables served on
Warm Leeks & Fennell with a pickled ginger & Sweet Chilli Dressing
Smoked Duck Salad with Peppered Rocket & Sweet Cherry Tomato
Drizzled with a Aged Balsamic Dressing
Wild Mushroom & Celeriac Soup infused with Chablis Wine & Coriander
Or
Festive Berry & Champagne Sorbet infused with Fresh MintTraditional Turkey & Ham with Chipolata Sausages & a Sage & Onion Stuffing
Served with Spring Onion Mash & Cranberry Jus
Grilled Sole Fillets served with Sundried Tomato, Feta Cheese, Asparagus
Glazed with a Lemon & Tarragon Butter Sauce
Grilled Sirloin Steak served with Gratin Potatoes, Roast Shallots coated with
a light Cream Pepper Brandy & Mustard Sauce
Vine Plum Tomato & Basil Tart, Glazed with Goats Cheese
Served with Pear & Pine Nut Salad
Homemade Christmas pudding with Whiskey flavoured Custard,
Topped with Vanilla Cream
Scholars Festive Log with a Rum & Basil Ice Cream
Tea & Coffee served with freshly baked Christmas mince pies