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 Vegetarian at the The Red Lion Thorpe Vegan at the The Red Lion Thorpe (option)

Freshly made daily with roasted sweet potatoes, celeriac, and rosemary croutons

Poached pear, chicory, blue cheese, and walnut salad Vegetarian at the The Red Lion Thorpe Vegan at the The Red Lion Thorpe (option)

In a homemade French dressing with mixed green leaves and red onions

Prawn cocktail GF icon (option)

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 GF icon (option)

With garlic, roasted tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms, Brie, and sourdough garlic bread


MAINS

Roast turkey GF icon

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 GF icon

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

Homemade Game Bourguignon GF icon

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 Vegetarian at the The Red Lion ThorpeVegan at the The Red Lion Thorpe

Filled with mushrooms, chestnuts, cranberries, and Applewood cheese; and served with roasted potatoes, parsnips, sauteed greens, and vegan gravy

DESSERTS

Christmas pudding Vegetarian at the The Red Lion Thorpe

Served hot with homemade brandy custard and redcurrants

Homemade apple and cinnamon cake Vegetarian at the The Red Lion Thorpe

Served warm with maple glaze and vanilla ice cream

Homemade crème brulee Vegetarian at the The Red Lion Thorpe

Served cold with homemade cinnamon puff pastry twists and mixed berries

Homemade fricassee of winter fruits Vegetarian at the The Red Lion Thorpe Vegan at the The Red Lion Thorpe GF icon

Served warm with pears, apples, apricots, oranges, prunes, a touch of brandy, and vanilla ice cream

Homemade triple chocolate trifle Vegetarian at the The Red Lion ThorpeGF icon

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 Vegetarian at the The Red Lion Thorpe

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…

Download Menu PDF (printable)


Food guide: Vegetarian at the The Red Lion ThorpeVegetarian    Vegan at the The Red Lion ThorpeVegan  GF icon Gluten Free

Christmas Bookings
The Red Lion Thorpe Restaurant
Bookings / 01932 563350
Mobile / 07847 202839

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