Christmas at Blonde 2024

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Christmas Lunch
3 courses @ £25.50


Chicken liver, redcurrant and rosemary parfait; plum and sultana chutney; toasted brioche

Cream of celeriac, broccoli and mint soup (v)

Salad of feta, kalamato olive, pomegranate, walnut and red onion; sun-blushed tomato and mustard dressing (v)

Dill cured gravadlax; celeriac and citrus remoulade; green olive and anchovy tapenade

Stornoway Black pudding and pancetta croquettes; whipped Wensleydale and honey; lamb’s lettuce, rocket and cornichon salad

Chowder of tomato, mussel, squid, cod and smoked paprika; saffron yoghurt

Veggie haggis and aubergine bon bons; goat’s cheese crumbs; pumpkin seeds (v)
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Rich casserole of venison; cooked slowly with red wine, root vegetables, grain mustard, thyme and smoked bacon; spring onion mash; parsnip crisps

Breast of chicken coated in a spiced peanut and sesame rub; warm salad of sweet potato, green bean, chick pea and cumin cauliflower; sriracha and lime yoghurt

Fishcakes of smoked salmon and crayfish; chive and chervil bernaise; pickled red cabbage, tomato and edamame salad

Beetroot, Portobello mushroom, carrot and lentil bourguignon (cooked with red wine, baby onion and clove); horseradish mash; celeriac crisps (v)

Grilled trout; smoked haddock, leek and green pea risotto; korma creme fraiche; lemon dressed parsley and pea-shoot

Braised pork cheek; Brussel’s sprout, thyme roasted carrot and chorizo bubble and squeak; cider sauce

Filo parcel of blue cheese, spinach, red pepper and hazelnut; potato, fennel, vine tomato and pesto salad; chipotle ketchup (v)
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Christmas pudding; banana and brandy ice cream

Flourless chocolate cake; dark chocolate sauce; mint and white choc-chip ice cream

Apple and cinnamon crème brulee

Lemon posset; homemade cranberry granola; mascarpone cream; macerated raspberries

Mulled wine poached pear; coconut sorbet; blueberries; caramel sauce

Wedge of Reblochon (cow’s milk, ripe, washed-rind cheese); piccalilli; water biscuits

“The Rum Colonel” - scoop of rum and raisin ice cream; shot of rum cream liqueur to pour over



We respectfully request a ten percent service charge on the total bill on all parties of 5 or more.

Christmas Dinner
3 Courses @ £35.90

Chicken liver, redcurrant and rosemary parfait; plum and sultana chutney; toasted brioche

Cream of celeriac, broccoli and mint soup (v)

Salad of feta, kalamato olive, pomegranate, walnut and red onion; sun-blushed tomato and mustard dressing (v)

Dill cured gravadlax; celeriac and citrus remoulade; green olive and anchovy tapenade

Stornoway Black pudding and pancetta croquettes; whipped Wensleydale and honey; lamb’s lettuce, rocket and cornichon salad

Risotto of smoked haddock, leek and green pea; korma creme fraiche; lemon dressed parsley and pea-shoot

Lentil, quinoa and red wine “cobbler”; homemade cheddar oatcakes (v)
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Rich casserole of venison; cooked slowly with red wine, root vegetables, grain mustard, thyme and smoked bacon; spring onion mash; parsnip crisps

Breast of chicken coated in a spiced peanut and sesame rub; warm salad of sweet potato, green bean, chick pea and cumin cauliflower; sriracha and lime yoghurt

Grilled cod; creamy tomato, white wine, tuna and caper linguine; parmesan and rocket

Veggie haggis and aubergine bon-bons; risotto of goat’s cheese, asparagus and artichoke; watercress and endive (v)

Grilled trout; giant cous cous with fresh date, courgette, cashew, spring onion and lemon; tomato and dill sauce

Confit leg of duck; Brussel’s sprout, thyme roasted carrot and chorizo bubble and squeak; cider sauce

Filo parcel of blue cheese, spinach, red pepper and hazelnut; potato, fennel, vine tomato and pesto salad; chipotle ketchup (v)

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Christmas pudding; banana and brandy ice cream

Flourless chocolate cake; dark chocolate sauce; mint and white choc-chip ice cream

Apple and cinnamon crème brulee

Lemon posset; homemade cranberry granola; mascarpone cream; macerated raspberries

Mulled wine poached pear; coconut sorbet; blueberries; caramel sauce

Wedge of Reblochon (cow’s milk, ripe, washed-rind cheese); piccalilli; water biscuits

“The Rum Colonel” - scoop of rum and raisin ice cream; shot of rum cream liqueur to pour over



We respectfully request a ten percent service charge on total bill on all parties of 5 or more.

Booking Information 2024

Our Christmas menus are available from Tuesday 3rd of December until Friday 20th of December. The Christmas menus will be available Tuesday until Friday.

With apologies - due to logistical reasons we now restrict group numbers to 20 maximum.

We are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

A deposit of £10 per person is required to secure any booking. We would ask that deposits are paid by Tuesday 5th of November, or as soon as possible if booking after that date. After November 5th all deposits are strictly non-refundable per individual for any cancellations or non-arrivals.

Please inform us of any allergies or any particular dietary requirements. Some dishes can be adapted and alternative dishes offered to accommodate.

Thanks and look forward to seeing you in December!
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