Festive Menu 2022 - The Queen & Castle

For all occasions and celebrations during Christmas 2022, we have a selection of delightful menus, including our truly special festive celebration menu with some extra special additions you won’t know how you spent Christmas without.
Whichever menu you choose, you can expect exquisitely crafted dishes and tempting drinks. Take a look at our menus to get a taste of what's in store for Christmas 2022 at The Queen & Castle

THREE-COURSES FROM £30.95 PER PERSON

UPGRADE TO OUR EXTRA SPECIAL FESTIVE CELEBRATION MENU FOR £15 EXTRA pp.

On Arrival: Choose from a 125ml glass of Chapel Down Brut NV, Pint of Peroni Nastro Azzurro Draught / Bottle* or a Signature Soda.

To Share: Artisan Rustic Breads & Nocellara Olives Netherend Farm salted butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar 795kcal (v)

ENJOY A STARTER, MAIN AND DESSERT FROM OUR FESTIVE CELEBRATION MENU (with no supplements)

Indulge in a Green & Black’s milk chocolate bar (v) to finish and choose a Cocktail of your Choice

Choose from Espresso Martini, Baileys Chocolate Martini, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, Blood Orange & Passion Fruit Collins, Old Fashioned

Festive Celebration Menu

FESTIVE MENU

Starters

CHICKEN LIVER & BRANDY PARFAIT*

pine nut & pumpkin seed crumb, fig, pear & white balsamic coulis, toasted ciabatta 281kcal

PAN-FRIED WILD SCALLOPS

ras el hanout, smoked haddock Florentine bonbons, celeriac purée, apple & fennel tartare +£4 265kcal

SMOKED TROUT & HORSERADISH RILLETTE

toasted artisan breads, lemon oil 370kcal

BEETROOT & MULLED WINE TARTE TATIN (v)

caramelised goats cheese, sweet apple, dressed watercress 483kcal

RUSTIC TOMATO & BASIL SOUP (V)

toasted pine nuts, warm rustic bread, Netherend Farm salted butter (v) vegan option available 360kcal

PANKO-BREADED BRIE (V)

plum & apple chutney (v) 421kcal

Mains

The below dishes are served with an array of festive vegetables; roast parsnips and carrots with pan-fried green beans and Brussels sprouts

HAND-CARVED TURKEY

lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy* 1330kcal

MUSHROOM & BRIE WELLINGTON

cranberry, Tenderstem® broccoli, vegetarian gravy (v) 628kcal

SLOW-COOKED PORK BELLY

maple flavour glaze, pulled pork & cider bonbon, truffle dauphinoise potatoes, carrot & red pepper puree, Bordelaise sauce Add scallops 30kcal +£4 1217kcal

SWEET POTATO & CHESTNUT LOAF

Tenderstem® broccoli, maple glazed red chicory, basil pesto, carrot & red pepper purée (ve) 688kcal

OR CHOOSE FROM OUR DELICIOUS FESTIVE ALTERNATIVES

ULTIMATE FESTIVE BURGER

prime beef burger, melting Camembert, shredded sprouts, bacon, pig in blanket, cranberry sauce, beef dripping sauce, roasted potatoes 1525kcal

SLOW-COOKED BLADE OF BEEF

roasted shallots, Paris brown mushrooms, red wine jus, creamy mash 678kcal

HERB-CRUSTED SALMON FILLET

creamy mash, lemongrass laksa sauce, Tenderstem® broccoli, basil pesto 664kcal

PLANT-BASED BURGER

Beyond Meat® vegan patty, Violife melting mature slice, tomato sauce, baby gem lettuce, house salad (ve) 732kcal

30 DAY-AGED 10oz RIB-EYE STEAK

juicy in texture and bursting with flavour, recommended medium. Served with rustic thick-cut chips, onion rosti, confit tomato, roasted mushroom, parsley butter +£7.50 966kcal

Desserts

CHRISTMAS PUDDING

hot brandy sauce (v) Vegan option available 530kcal

HOME-BAKED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

Belgian chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream (v) 661kcal

CRÈME BRÛLÉE

home-baked sablé biscuits (v) 541kcal

SNOWBALL SMASH

meringue shell, sweet cranberry & blackcurrants, Crème de Cassis liqueur, crunchy amaretti biscuit, cinnamon-whipped cream (v) 712kcal

BRITISH CHEESE BOARD

Cricket St. Thomas camembert, Joseph Heller double Gloucester, Clawson Blue Shropshire, Barbers Farmhouse cheddar, savoury biscuits, grapes, celery, chutney (v) +£2.50 944kcal

Festive Children's Menu

THREE-COURSES FROM £12.95 PER PERSON

Festive Children's Menu

Starters

RUSTIC TOMATO & BASIL SOUP

warm rustic bread, Netherend Farm salted butter (v) vegan option available 280kcal

PANKO-BREADED BRIE

cranberry sauce (v) 350kcal

GARLIC & MOZZARELLA PIZZETTE (v)

509kcal

Mains

HAND-CARVED TURKEY

lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, bread sauce, cranberry sauce parcel, festive vegetables, gravy* 642kcal

LINGUINE

in a tomato sauce with veg sticks (ve) 251kcal

BATTERED COD GOUJONS

with peas and your choice of veg sticks, baby potatoes or fries 323kcal

MARGHERITA PIZZA

with veg sticks (v) 532kcal

Desserts

CHRISTMAS PUDDING

custard (v) vegan option available 367kcal

APPLE & DAMSON CRUMBLE

served with vanilla custard (v) or vanilla soya custard (ve) 274kcal

HOME-BAKED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

vanilla ice cream (v) 353kcal

ALLERGEN & DIETARY INFORMATION

Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross contamination may occur and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. Full allergen information will be available from early November to allow you to confirm your booking. At this point our easy to use allergen guide will be available for you to use on the food section of our website or on our Glass Onion app. The information available is, to the best of our knowledge correct, however is subject to change between the time of advance booking and the time of dining. If you have any questions, allergies or intolerances, or you require our allergen information, please let us know before booking and at the time of your visit. Please refer to our allergen information at the time of your visit to check for changes.

(v) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server. *Contains alcohol. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Weights stated are approximate uncooked weights. All items are subject to availability. The nutritional information for our menu is provided as a guide. It is calculated using average values and is based on a typical serving size.

Adults need around 2000kcal a day.