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Christmas at Wentbridge House BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES! Stay with us in January or February, and take advantage of our special Winter Break offer from just £49 per person. Please call us or take a look at our website for further details. Based on two people sharing. CHRISTMAS AT WENTBRIDGE HOUSE Wentbridge House Hotel The Great North Road Wentbridge, Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 3JJ Bookings 01977 620444 2019 CHRISTMAS AT WENTBRIDGE “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you We love Christmastime here at Wentbridge. The thought of the festive period gets us all excited and bustling around to bring you a fabulous know, with a white quilt; and Christmas. Whether you are new to us or a regular visitor, we look perhaps it says forward to welcoming you. We’ve created deliciously Christmassy “Go to sleep, darlings, till the menus, selected the perfect wines for the season and prepared those finer details that make celebrations all the more special. summer comes again.” - Lewis Carroll - As always, we’re here to bring you great service and memories to last a lifetime. Whether you’re cosying up by the log fire with an aromatic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland mulled wine or partying in one of our event rooms, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the lovely festive comforts of our country house. We would be delighted for you to join us and be part of our wonderful festivities. Merry Christmas! Catherine Hardy General Manager A FABULOUSLY FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA What better way to unwind than getting cosy with friends, to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with a festive twist? You’ll enjoy a fabulous selection of delicate Christmas sandwiches, including Roast Turkey with Clementine Relish, Mulled Yorkshire Ham, Wensleydale Cheese with Ale Chutney & Smoked Salmon with Dill Crème Fraiche. Follow with warm Cranberry, spiced Fruit & Plain Scones, lashings of House Preserves and Yorkshire Clotted Cream, delicious Mince Pies and festive treats. All served with Taylors of Harrogate Coffee or Tea. £19.95 per person With a glass of chilled Prosecco £24.95 With a glass of chilled Billecart Salmon NV Champagne £27.95 YORKSHIRE GENTLEMAN’S AFTERNOON TEA Our Yorkshire Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea features a selection of ‘Yorkshire’ sandwiches & savoury treats, and a choice of Taylors of Harrogate tea or coffee. £19.95 per person Or with a Signature Yorkshire Gin & Tonic £27.95 CHILDREN’S AFTERNOON TEA Perfect for the little ones, our fabulous Children’s afternoon tea includes a selection of fun finger sandwiches and treats created just for them. £8.95 per child Served daily between 2.30pm and 5.00pm (until 4.30pm on Saturdays & from 3pm on Sundays) From 2nd to 30th December 2019 (excluding 24th, 25th, 26th December) FESTIVE MENU Leek and Jacket Potato Soup, Potato Skins and Chive Sour Cream (v) Spiced Mead Glazed Ham Hock with Fried Hen’s Egg, Sourdough Crumb, Root Vegetable and Ham Broth Wentbridge Prawn Cocktail with Pickled Cucumber, Bloody Mary Tomato Jam Roast Chestnut Bavarois with Roast and Pickled Cauliflower, Sprout Top Dressing (v) Roast Yorkshire Turkey Breast wrapped in Bacon with Confit Leg, Chestnut Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets, Duck Fat Roast Potatoes and Mulled Juices Roasted Pork Chop, Cinnamon and Apple Sauce, Sage and Onion Sausage Roll, Anise Cyder Juices Chestnut and Sage Crusted Cod with Straw Potatoes, Champagne Velouté Roasted Winter Squash ‘Lasagne’, crispy Sprout Leaves, Pine Nuts and Harrogate Blue Cheese (v) All our Main Courses include Mixed Festive Vegetables Eggnog Set Cream with Pedro Ximenez poached Figs and toasted Oats Wentbridge Christmas Pudding with Mincemeat and Orange Ice Cream, Brandy Sauce White Chocolate and Cranberry Blondie with Caramelised Hazelnut Ice Cream Seasonal Ice Cream Selection FESTIVE DINING IN DECEMBER 2 Course Lunch £22.50 | 3 Course Lunch £27.50 3 Course Dinner £35.00 Available every day except Sundays when we’ll serve a suitably festive Sunday lunch. Our Festive menu is also ideal for Private Dining & Celebrations from 12 up to 30 guests. _ No menu pre-order is required. Available from 2nd to 24th December Please ask for more details. (excluding Sundays) CHRISTMAS PARTIES The warm and relaxed atmosphere of the house combined with award-winning food, wine and first class service, makes for a festive treat to remember. We have the perfect room for any sized party, from small gatherings to larger parties of up to 130 people. Our friendly and professional team will work with you to arrange the perfect entertainment for your guests and add those special touches to make an event to remember. For parties of 60 or more we’ll include our House DJ, who will play until 12:30am. (12 midnight Sunday - Thursday). Sunday to Thursday £35.00 per person Friday and Saturday £50.00 per person All parties include a celebratory drink on arrival. Special reduced accommodation rates are available for guests attending a festive event from only £99 per room, including traditional Yorkshire breakfast and VAT, based on two people sharing. Please contact us for menus and further information. Host your Christmas party in January and save 25% on the menu price. CHRISTMAS EVE MENU Roasted Parsnip Soup and Bark with Confit Bacon, Egg Yolk Spiced Mead Glazed Ham Hock with Fried Hen’s Egg, Sourdough Crumb, Root Vegetable and Ham Broth Scorched Mackerel Fillet with Sour Apple, Roast Chestnut and Sprout Top Pesto Truffled Whipped Goat’s Cheese with Yorkshire Honeycomb, Pistachio Granola (v) Slow Cooked Rump of Hogget, Peppered Swede Pûrée, Barley Crusted Leek, Honey and Whisky Jus Half Roast Pheasant with Pancetta Bread and Butter, Roast Cabbage, Chestnut Pûrée Dripping Poached Cod with Straw Potatoes, Spinach and Tartare Hollandaise Leek and Celeriac Gratin, Yorkshire Wensleydale and Smoked Almond Crumb, Apple and Pickled Walnut Salad (v) CHRISTMAS EVE White Chocolate and Earl Grey Parfait, Clementine Sorbet DINNER Sticky Toffee Pudding with Honeycomb Ice Cream, Muscovado and Rum Sauce Artisan Cheese from the Trolley with Festive Chutney, Biscuits and Celery Mulled Pear with Nutmeg Anglaise and Gingerbread Relax in the beautiful surroundings of Wentbridge House and join us for a magical evening filled with the atmosphere and excitement of Christmas. Taylors of Harrogate Tea or Coffee served with Mince Pies and Truffles Served in the Fleur de Lys Restaurant £55.00 per person CHRISTMAS DAY MENU A selection of Festive Canapés Cured and Lightly Smoked Halibut, Egg Mayonnaise, Coastal Vegetables and Caviar Confit Goose and Foie Gras Terrine, Brandy Poached Figs and Goose Fat Brioche Celeriac and Sage Rosti, Fried Duck Egg, Winter Truffle Hollandaise (v) Wentbridge House Prawn Cocktail with Avocado Ice Cream, Crab Toastie Leek and Jacket Potato Soup, Potato Skins, Chive Sour Cream and Caviar (v) or Clementine Sorbet, Cranberry Compote, Prosecco (v) Roast Yorkshire Turkey Breast wrapped in Bacon with Confit Leg, Chestnut Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets and Mulled Juices A VERY SPECIAL Dovecote Park Estate Fillet of Beef Wellington, Confit Shallots, Bourguignon Sauce CHRISTMAS DAY Spiced Fillet of Monkfish, Heritage Carrots, Lemon Verbena and Shellfish Bisque Barbequed Saffron Cauliflower Steak with Chestnut and Sage Crust, Aioli Dressing and Pickering Watercress Salad (v) All our Main Courses are served with Duck Fat or Vegetarian Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower and Yorkshire Cheese Gratin, Seasonal Buttered Greens and Yorkshire Puddings for the table Enjoy a traditional Christmas Day lunch with us here at Wentbridge House, with a menu made up of seasonal, locally sourced classics. Wentbridge House Christmas Pudding with Mincemeat Ice Cream, Brandy Sauce Clementine and Roasted White Chocolate Trifle, Ginger Sponge and Hazelnuts £140.00 per person in the Brasserie or Event Rooms Nutmeg Egg Custard Tart with Armagnac Prunes £155.00 per person served in the Fleur de Lys Restaurant Port-fed Stilton Cheese with Cranberry Relish, Fruit Cake, Biscuits and Celery Children are welcome in the Brasserie and Event Rooms £55.00 for children under 12 years old Taylors of Harrogate ground Coffee or loose leaf Tea, Mince Pies and Truffles The price includes luxury crackers, novelties and a Christmas gift BOXING DAY MENU A selection of Festive Canapés Ham Hock and Parsley Terrine with House Piccalilli, Sourdough Toasts Cauliflower Cheese Soup, Truffle and Pickled Cauliflower Stem (v) Smoked Salmon and Brown Shrimp Pikelet, Pickering Watercress Salad Chestnut Risotto with crispy Brassicas and Alliums, Tarragon Oil (v) Roast Sirloin of Dry-Aged Dovecote Park Estate Beef with Horseradish Emulsion and Red Wine Sauce Roast Loin of Pork with Sage and Onion Stuffing, Crackling, Apple Pûrée and Cyder Sauce Pan-Fried Wild Sea Bass with Artichoke Cream and roasted Leeks Roasted Winter Squash ‘Lasagne’, crispy Sprout Leaves, Pine Nuts and Harrogate Blue Cheese (v) BOXING DAY LUNCH All our Main Courses are served with Duck Fat or Vegetarian Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower and Yorkshire Cheese Gratin, Seasonal Buttered Greens and Yorkshire Puddings for the table Wentbridge House Christmas Pudding with Mincemeat Ice Cream, Brandy Sauce Unwind with friends & family this Boxing Day and enjoy a delicious four-course lunch. Sticky Toffee Pudding with Honeycomb Ice Cream, Muscovado and Rum Sauce Eggnog Set Cream, with Pedro Ximenez poached Figs and toasted Oats £60.00 per person in the Brasserie or Event Rooms £70.00 per person served in the Fleur de Lys Restaurant Selection of Artisan Cheese with Festive Chutney, Fruit Cake, Biscuits and Celery £30.00 for children under 12 years old Taylors of Harrogate Coffee or Tea with Mince Pies Includes luxury crackers & novelties TWO NIGHT CHRISTMAS STAY Celebrate Christmas, with a two night stay arriving on Christmas Eve... CHRISTMAS EVE Take time to settle into your room and unwind in our beautiful surroundings, then enjoy a festive afternoon tea.
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