Christmas Party Menu 2025
Available from Monday 24th November.
Not available on Sundays. Pre-order only. Two courses £25. Three courses £30.
Christmas Day
Three courses £75 for adults, £40 for children under 12.
Further Bookings:
Bookings available from 26.12.25 to 31.01.26, though must be booked with either Graham or Louise, and with deposits and menu choices confirmed prior to 1st December.
(If you have any specific dietary requirements, then please let us know and we’ll happily create a meal for you accordingly.)
WELCOME
Homemade baked Brie bites with blended nuts, fruits, and Maple syrup, together with a glass of fizz to begin your festive celebration
STARTERS
Homemade ‘winter warmer’ soup
(option)
Freshly made daily with roasted sweet potatoes, celeriac, and rosemary croutons
Poached pear, chicory, blue cheese, and walnut salad
(option)
In a homemade French dressing with mixed green leaves and red onions
Flavoursome prawns served with Marie Rose sauce, paprika, red onion, Iceberg lettuce, lemon, and buttered granary bread
Homemade smoked salmon & spinach fishcakes
With a lemon, rocket, and Parmesan salad
Homemade chicken liver pate
(option)
With garlic, roasted tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms, Brie, and sourdough garlic bread
MAINS
With bacon wrapped chipolata sausages, sage & onion stuffing, roasted potatoes, honey glazed carrots and parsnips, swede mash, sweet potato mash, red cabbage, sauteed greens, Brussel sprouts with bacon & roasted chestnuts, gravy, and cranberry sauce
Slow-cooked ginger, plum, and apricot lamb shank ![]()
Marinated and slow cooked in house with ginger, rosemary, garlic, oranges, plums, and apricots; and served with Dauphinoise potatoes, honey glazed parsnips, sweet potato mash, sauteed greens, and ginger, plum & port gravy
Slow-cooked partridge, pheasant, and venison with bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and rosemary; served with roasted potatoes, honey glazed parsnips, sweet potato mash, and sauteed greens
Homemade baked salmon Velouté
With a herb crust and roasted new potatoes, in a Velouté sauce of smoked haddock, cod, mackerel, tomatoes, peppers, spinach, dill, cream, white wine, and lemon
Homemade vegan open topped pie ![]()
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Filled with mushrooms, chestnuts, cranberries, and Applewood cheese; and served with roasted potatoes, parsnips, sauteed greens, and vegan gravy
DESSERTS
Served hot with homemade brandy custard and redcurrants
Homemade apple and cinnamon cake ![]()
Served warm with maple glaze and vanilla ice cream
Served cold with homemade cinnamon puff pastry twists and mixed berries
Homemade fricassee of winter fruits
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Served warm with pears, apples, apricots, oranges, prunes, a touch of brandy, and vanilla ice cream
Homemade triple chocolate trifle ![]()
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Served cold with a dark chocolate mousse, brownie chunks, tahini whipped cream, and just a touch of dark rum
TO FINISH
(for a £3 supplement as your dessert, or a £8 supplement as your 4th course)
Cheese and biscuits ![]()
Mature Cheddar, Stilton, and Brie cheeses together with biscuits, homemade plum & apple chutney, and sweet fruits
AS YOU DEPART
Festive mini treats to send you on your way with our yuletide best wishes…
Food guide:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Christmas Bookings
The Red Lion Thorpe Restaurant
Bookings / 01932 563350
Mobile / 07847 202839
Enquire about a Christmas booking at the Red Lion Thorpe