Whole Baked Sourdough (V)
salted Butter
A Joyful Christmas Day 2024 at THE GEORGE OF HARPENDEN
It’s the most magical time of year, with seasonal temptations, exceptional drinks, and the company of friends and family.
This year, it’s sure to be even more special, with our wonderful 5-course Christmas Day Menu – an irresistible gift from us to you and those you love.
Unwrap it below and start planning for a wonderful occasion you’ll be glad you spent celebrating at your favourite stylish pub.
Christmas Day Menu
Celebration Menu £90
For the Table
Starters
Dolcelatte, Pear & Beetroot Salad (V)
saffron-poached pears, red chicory, orange vinaigrette
Spiced Parsnip & Sweet Potato Soup (VE)
Coconut dressing, salsa verde
Sourdough (VE)
Brown Seeded Roll (VE)
Pheasant, Chicken & Pear Terrine
Hedgerow chutney, toasted sourdough
Pan-Seared Scallops
pancetta, cauliflower purée, salsa verde, beef dripping pangrattato
King Prawn Cocktail
Bloody Mary sauce, rye bread
Mains
All main courses are served with thyme-roasted potatoes, homemade braised red cabbage, roasted parsnips & carrots, shredded sprouts & chestnuts
Pan-Roasted Halibut
cauliflower purée, pommes anna, king prawns, porcini butter sauce
Rack of Lamb
parsnip purée, pancetta, pearl onions, sautéed mushrooms, bordelaise sauce*
Hand-Carved Turkey Breast*
Cumberland pigs-in-blankets, bacon & chestnut stuffing, red wine jus
Root Vegetable Wellington (VE)
Root vegetables, apricots & cranberries encased in puff pastry, celeriac purée, gravy
Beef Wellington
Black Angus fillet steak wrapped in puff pastry with a mushroom duxelles, roasted parsnip purée, bordelaise sauce*
Desserts
British Cheeses (V)
Savoury biscuits, rye bread, chutney, grapes
Dark Chocolate Fondant
White chocolate & raspberry ice cream
Christmas Pudding with Cointreau Butter
Traditional fruit Christmas pudding with kumquat, vanilla crème anglaise
Apple, Plum & Damson Crumble (V)
vanilla crème Anglaise.
To Finish
Chocolate Truffles (V)
Children's Christmas Day Menu
Celebration Menu £37
Starters
Panko-Coated Normandy Camembert (V)
rocket salad, lemon & tarragon dressing, apricot & ginger chutney
Spiced Parsnip & Sweet Potato Soup (VE)
Coconut dressing, salsa verde, toasted sourdough
Potted Smoked Salmon
bread & butter pickles, fennel & watercress, toasted sourdough
Mains
Grilled Haddock
sautéed potatoes, long stem broccoli
Cheeseburger Slider
mini-cheeseburger topped with Cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato
Hand-Carved Turkey Breast
Cumberland pig-in-blanket, thyme-roasted potatoes, bacon & herb stuffing, Brussels sprouts with chestnuts, roasted carrots & parsnips, gravy
Root Vegetable Wellington (VE)
thyme-roasted potatoes, Brussels sprouts with chestnuts, roasted carrots & parsnips, gravy
Desserts
Chocolate Brownie (V)
vanilla ice cream
Apple, Plum & Damson Crumble (V)
Vanilla ice cream.
Vegan option available (VE)
Ice Cream Sundae (V)
bourbon vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, raspberries, salted caramel sauce
