Butternut Squash & Sage Soup
Creamy butternut squash soup, swirl of coconut dressing, pumpkin seeds, sourdough bread (VE)
Christmas at The White Horse Hotel
Our chefs are busy creating a selection of gorgeous dishes for you to enjoy this festive season. Whether it’s a grand Christmas feast or some festive tipples and snacks we can help you design your perfect get together. Please see below a selection of sample menus to give you a taster of what’s to come in 2022.
Reserve your table today and start planning your Christmas celebrations at The White Horse Hotel.
FESTIVE SAMPLE MENU
Three course Festive Sample Menu
Starters
Chipotle Chilli Corn Falafel
Spiced freekeh grains, pomegranate, houmous, coconut tzatziki (VE)
Panko-Coated Normandy Camembert
Chicory & cucumber salad, pomegranate molasses, red onion chutney (V)
Duck Parfait^
British apple & fig chutney, toasted brioche
Scottish Smoked Salmon
Rye bread, capers, crème fraîche
Mains
Turkey Breast with all the Trimmings
Cumberland pigs-in-blankets, thyme-ruffled roast potatoes, bacon & herb stuffing, Brussels sprouts with chestnuts, thyme-roasted carrots & parnsips, red wine jus
Pumpkin & Beetroot Tartlet
Sautéed potatoes, cavelo nero, basil dressing (VE)
30 Day-Aged 10oz Ribeye Steak (Supplement 6.00)
Balsamic tomato, tobacco onions, triple-cooked chips, your choice of peppercorn^, Béarnaise^ or beef dripping & thyme sauce
Crispy Pork Belly
Mini apple pie, shredded Brussels sprouts & chestnuts, dauphinoise potatoes, red wine jus
Grilled Sea Bass Fillets
Sautéed potatoes, Brussels sprouts & pancetta, Tenderstem® broccoli , lemon, thyme & white wine velouté
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Christmas Pudding
vanilla crème anglaise (V)
Warm Cranberry & Pecan Tart
whipped cream, homemade strawberry coulis (V)
Millionaire’s Salted Caramel Torte
Caramel sauce, sprinkles (VE)
Glazed Lemon Tart
Champagne sorbet, British blackcurrant curd, strawberries, blackberries (V)
British Cheeses
Joseph Heler handcrafted Double Gloucester, Barbers Farmhouse Mature Somerset Cheddar, Clawson Reserve Blue Shropshire stilton, Cricket St Thomas Somerset Camembert, Fudge's biscuits, British apple & fig chutney, celery (V)
Kids Festive Sample Menu
Starters
Butternut squash & sage soup
creamy butternut squash soup, swirl of coconut dressing, sourdough bread (VE)
Chipotle Chilli Corn Falafel
spiced freekeh grains, pomegranate, houmous, coconut tzatziki (VE)
Smoked Salmon
rye bread, capers, crème fraîche
Camembert Bites
chicory & cucumber salad, pomegranate molasses, red onion chutney (V)
Mains
Turkey Breast with all the Trimmings
Cumberland pigs-in-blankets, thyme-ruffled roast potatoes, bacon & herb stuffing, Brussels sprouts with chestnuts, thyme-roasted carrots & parnsips, gravy
Grilled Seabass
sautéed potatoes with Tenderstem® broccoli
Cheeseburger
in a brioche-style bun with Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, seasoned fries
Pumpkin & Beetroot Tartlet
sautéed potatoes, cavelo nero, basil dressing (VE)
Crispy Pork Belly
buttery mash, roasted carrots, shredded Brussels sprouts & chestnuts, gravy
Desserts
Millionaire’s Salted Caramel Torte
caramel sauce, sprinkles (VE)
Chocolate Brownie
bourbon vanilla ice cream (V)
Ice Cream Sundae
fresh berries, whipped cream (V)
Apple & Damson Crumble
vanilla crème anglaise or bourbon vanilla ice cream (V)
CHRISTMAS DAY SAMPLE MENU
Five-Course Christmas Day Sample Menu
Starters
Carrot & Golden Beetroot Soup
Vegetable crisps, pumpkin seeds, basil pesto, sourdough bread (VE)
Shallot & Ale Tart Tatin
Rocket & tomato salad, salsa verde (VE)
Duck Parfait^
British apple & fig chutney, toasted brioche
Scottish Smoked Salmon
Fresh beetroot wedges, heritage beetroot crisps, mustard & dill dressing, crème fraîche
Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms
Paris Brown, Field & Wild mushrooms in a homemade garlic, thyme & white wine sauce, toasted brioche (V)
Mains
Turkey Breast with all the Trimmings
Cumberland pigs-in-blankets, bacon & chestnut stuffing, red wine jus
Root Vegetable & Walnut Wellington
Nut roast with apricot and cranberries encased in puff pastry, heritage potatoes, gravy (VE)
Pan-Fried Salmon
Heritage potatoes, pan-fried king prawns, samphire, shellfish white wine velouté
Garlic & Rosemary Rump of Lamb
Pancetta, peas, wild garlic pesto, dauphinoise potatoes, red wine jus
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Sautéed Paris Brown mushrooms & shallots in garlic butter, crispy beef brisket bon bon, dauphinoise potatoes, red wine jus
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Christmas Pudding
vanilla crème anglaise (V)
Millionaire’s Salted Caramel Torte
caramel sauce, sprinkles (VE)
Raspberry Meringue Bauble
Raspberry meringue shell, British blackcurrent curd, fresh blackberries, whipped cream, crushed amaretti biscuit (V)
Chocolate Fondant
Rich dark chocolate pudding, chocolate & pumpkin seed tuile, honeycomb ice cream (V)
Cheeseboard
British Cheeses
Joseph Heler handcrafted Double Gloucester, Barbers Farmhouse Mature Somerset Cheddar, Clawson Reserve Blue Shropshire stilton, Cricket St Thomas Somerset Camembert, Fudge's biscuits, British apple & fig chutney, celery (V)
To Finish
Coffee & Almond Macaroons
Kids Christmas Day Sample Menu
Starters
Carrot & Golden Beetroot Soup
vegetable crisps, basil pesto, sourdough bread (VE)
Chipotle Chilli Corn Falafel
spiced freekeh grains, pomegranate, houmous, coconut tzatziki (VE)
Camembert Bites
chicory & cucumber salad, pomegranate molasses, red onion chutney (V)
Smoked Salmon Bon Bons
trio of mini salmon bon bons, watercress, mayonnaise
Mains
Turkey Breast with all the Trimmings
Cumberland pigs-in-blankets, thyme-ruffled roast potatoes, bacon & herb stuffing, Brussels sprouts with chestnuts, thyme-roasted carrots & parnsips, gravy
Grilled Salmon
buttery mashed potato, Tenderstem® broccoli
Cheeseburger
in a brioche-style bun with Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, seasoned fries
Pumpkin & Beetroot Tartlet
sautéed potatoes, cavelo nero, basil dressing (VE)
Crispy Pork Belly
buttery mash, roasted carrots, shredded Brussels sprouts & chestnuts, gravy
Desserts
Millionaire’s Salted Caramel Torte
caramel sauce, sprinkles (VE)
Chocolate Brownie
bourbon vanilla ice cream (V)
Ice Cream Sundae
fresh berries, whipped cream (V)
Apple & Damson Crumble
vanilla crème anglaise or bourbon vanilla ice cream (V)
NEW YEAR’S SAMPLE MENU
Three-Course New Year’s Sample Menu
Starters
Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms
Paris Brown, Field & Wild mushrooms in a homemade garlic, thyme & white wine sauce, toasted brioche (V)
Chipotle Chilli Corn Falafel
Spiced freekeh grains, pomegranate, houmous, coconut tzatziki (VE)
Duck Parfait^
British apple & fig chutney, toasted brioche
Scottish Smoked Salmon
Rye bread, capers, crème fraîche
Mains
Pan-Fried Salmon
Heritage potatoes, sautéed king prawns, samphire, shellfish & white wine velouté
Pumpkin & Beetroot Tartlet
Sautéed potatoes, cavelo nero, basil pesto dressing (VE)
Garlic & Rosemary Rump of Lamb
Pancetta, peas, wild garlic pesto, dauphinoise potatoes, red wine jus
Lemon & Garlic Half-Roast Chicken
Truffled rosemary & parmesan fries, Bordelaise sauce^, preserved lemon aioli
30 Day-Aged 10oz Ribeye Steak (Supplement 6.00)
Balsamic tomato, tobacco onions, triple-cooked chips, your choice of peppercorn^, Béarnaise^ or beef dripping & thyme sauce
Desserts
Warm Cranberry & Pecan Tart
whipped cream, homemade strawberry coulis (V)
Millionaire’s Salted Caramel Torte
caramel sauce, sprinkles (VE)
Chocolate Fondant
Rich dark chocolate pudding, chocolate & pumpkin seed tuile, honeycomb ice cream (V)
Glazed Lemon Tart
Champagne sorbet, British blackcurrant curd, strawberries & blackberries (V)
Cheese Board (Supplement 5.00)
Joseph Heler handcrafted Double Gloucester, Barbers Farmhouse Mature Somerset Cheddar, Clawson Reserve Blue Shropshire stilton, Cricket St Thomas Somerset Camembert, Fudge's biscuits, British apple & fig chutney, celery (V)
Booking Information
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required for all Christmas Day bookings at the time of booking. Please contact the site at which you are booking at to make full payment as soon as possible.
In the event of any changes to government guidelines that may affect your booking, your deposit will remain safe. In the unfortunate event that your booking cannot proceed, we will refund your deposit in full, using the original payment method.