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Christmas 2023
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Christmas 2023

FESTIVE MENUS 2023

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Christmas 2023
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Soup of the day, homemade bread roll
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Soup of the day, homemade bread roll

NEW WINTER MENU

Soup of the day, homemade bread roll

Whittle’s takes huge pride in its locally sourced seasonal food and carefully executed menus, and always aims for high standards in presentation, taste and service. For those wishing to enjoy a more informal bistro experience, there are freshly cooked lunches, afternoon teas and dinner. Or simply enjoy a cocktail or coffee and cake which is available throughout the day.

Our all day dining menu, afternoon teas and Sunday roasts are refreshed with seasonal favourites throughout the year. Please see our sample menus below, although you can expect some seasonal variations when you visit.

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BREAKFAST

We endeavour to offer breakfast Monday to Sunday 8am - 11am, although this is subject to change so please book in advance to guarantee availability.

All Day Dining - Winter Menu

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Green curry
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Winter dessert
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Soup of the day, homemade bread roll

Monday to Saturday

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STARTERS

Soup of the day, homemade bread roll (V)  £6.00
Chicken and apricot terrine, spiced apricot chutney, pickled radish and cucumber (GF) 311kcal  £8.25
Smoked mackerel, horseradish cream, mooli salad (GF) 408kcal  £8.00
Brie and red onion tart, spiced chutney, ribbon vegetables (V) 411kcal  £7.95
Thai crab fish cake, chicory, mango salsa, herb oil 352kcal  £8.50

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MAINS

Pan roast chicken supreme, cauliflower gratin, braised carrot ribbons, tender stem broccoli, lemon parsley cream 1108kcal £17.50
Slow cooked beef blade, horseradish mashed potato, kale, roasted roots, red wine gravy (GF) 1411kcal £18.50
Fillet of seabream, potato and herb cake, spinach, cherry tomatoes, white wine saffron sauce (GF) 810kcal  £19.50
Roast root vegetable tart, kale, blue cheese sauce, dukkah (V, N) 1007kcal  £15.50
Wild mushroom and truffle gnocchi (V) 911kcal  £17.50
8oz sirloin steak, triple cooked chips, mushroom, vine cherry tomato (GF) 784kcal  £22.00
Add peppercorn sauce, blue cheese or bearnaise sauce £1.75

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CLASSICS

Beer battered haddock and chips, peas, tartare sauce, lemon
Regular 1141kcal  £15.50
Small 1082kcal  £10.50
Cumberland sausage and mash, onion gravy 
Regular 1092kcal   £12.50
Small 941kcal   £10.50
Calves liver, bacon, mashed potato, kale, baby onion gravy
Regular 982kcal   £15.95
Small 679kcal   £10.95
Spinach and chickpea curry, basmati rice, naan bread (V) 499kcal  £11.95

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SIDES

House salad, French dressing (V) 61kcal  £4.50
Seasonal vegetables (GF, V)  £4.50
Triple cooked chips (GF, VE) 257kcal  £4.50
Bistro fries (GF, VE) 254kcal  £4.50

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DESSERTS

Christmas pudding, brandy sauce (GF* VE*) 449kcal  £7.50
Spiced poached pear with clotted cream ice cream (GF, V, VE*) 584kcal  £7.00
Dark chocolate and orange mousse, hazelnut tuille (GF*, N) 685kcal  £7.00
Clementine tart, raspberry sorbet (V) 632kcal  £7.00
Selection of cheese, chutney and crackers  £11.95

Afternoon Tea Menu

Monday to Friday 2.30pm - 5pm, Saturday 12pm-5pm, Sunday 3pm-5pm.

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TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA

Selection of finger sandwiches served on white and malted bloomer bread
Egg mayonnaise, salmon, dill and crème fraiche
Ham and sun-dried tomato, cheese and chutney
Two plain scones, clotted cream, strawberry preserve
Variety of cakes and sweet treats

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SAVOURY AFTERNOON TEA

Selection of finger sandwiches served on white and malted bloomer bread
Egg mayonnaise, salmon, dill and crème fraiche
Ham and sun-dried tomato, cheese and chutney
Two cheese scones, bacon jam
Quiche, sausage roll, pork pie and chorizo scotch egg

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CHILDREN’S AFTERNOON TEA

Ham, cheese and jam triangles on white bloomer
Plain scone, strawberry preserve
Jelly pot, brownie, cookie

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THE ‘FIZZ AND TEA’

Go on, treat yourself and order a glass of prosecco with your Traditional Afternoon Tea

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THE ‘G AND TEA’

Fancy a Traditional Afternoon Tea with a quintessentially English gin and tonic? 

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THE ‘COCK-TEA-L’

Why not try our Afternoon Tea with a cocktail from our list?

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Our afternoon teas include unlimited tea by Teapigs and/or filter coffee

Choose from: Breakfast Tea, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Assam, Superfruits, Darjeeling, Green Tea, Camomile, Decaf Breakfast Tea
Unlimited orange or blackcurrant squash, Cappuccino, Latte, Hot Chocolate are available at an extra charge

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We can cater for all dietary requirements

Sunday Lunch - SAMPLE MENU

 Sundays 12pm - 2pm

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STARTERS

Spiced Parsnip Soup (V)
Chinese Tempura of Pork, Soy & Sesame Dressing
Smoked Mackerel & Beetroot Salad, Horseradish & Dill Crème Fraiche (GF)
Leek & Stilton Stuffed Mushrooms, Walnut Vinaigrette (V)

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ROASTS

Roast Topside of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Pan Gravy
Half Roast Chicken, Yorkshire Pudding, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Gravy

All Roasts are served with Roasted Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables

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MAINS

Grilled Whole Plaice, Lemon & Thyme New Potatoes, White Wine & Dill Cream Sauce (GF)
Chargrilled Vegetable & Polenta Tian, Roast Pepper & Balsamic Sauce (V)

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DESSERTS

Double Chocolate Fondant, Butterscotch Ice Cream
Vanilla Panna Cotta, Roasted Plum Jam (GF) (V)
Warm Banana Loaf, Caramel Sauce, Honeycomb Shards (V)
British Cheese Selection and Biscuits
Selection of Ice Creams and Sorbets

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CHRISTMAS FESTIVE MENU

Available Monday to Saturday, excluding Sunday, throughout December

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STARTERS

Roast butternut squash soup, toasted pumpkin seeds, chili oil (GF, V, VE*)
Chicken and apricot terrine, spiced apricot chutney, pickled radish and cucumber (GF)
Smoked mackerel, horseradish cream, mooli salad (GF)
Brie and red onion tart, spiced chutney, ribbon vegetables (V)

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MAINS

Roast turkey breast, cranberry and thyme stuffing, goose fat potatoes, pigs in blankets, sprouts and chestnuts, roasting gravy (N, GF*)
Slow cooked beef blade, horseradish mashed potato, kale, roasted roots, red wine gravy (GF)
Fillet of seabream, potato and herb cake, spinach, cherry tomatoes, white wine saffron sauce (GF)
Roasted root vegetable tart, kale, blue cheese sauce, dukkah (V, N)

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DESSERTS

Christmas pudding, brandy sauce (GF*, VE*)
Spiced poached pear with clotted cream ice cream (GF, V, VE*)
Dark chocolate and orange mousse, hazelnut tuille (N, GF*)
Selection of cheese, chutney, and crackers

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2 courses - £29 per person
3 courses - £33 per person

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Christmas festive menu is not available on Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

 A restaurant booking is required & is subject to availability.
A £10 deposit per person is required for Christmas Day bookings, and full pre-payment required by 3rd December. All deposits are non-refundable.
Please advise our staff of any allergies or special dietary requirements. We can help identify suitable dishes for you & provide a list of all dishes containing allergens.

CHRISTMAS DAY MENU

STARTERS

Celeriac velouté with chive cream, celeriac lardons, sage oil (V)
Smoked duck breast, fennel shavings, pickled mooli and beetroot vinaigrette (GF)
Scandinavian Gravadlax and smoked salmon duo, horseradish cream, sourdough toast (GF*)
Goat’s cheese and beetroot salad, candied walnuts, honey vinaigrette (GF, V, N)

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INTERMEDIATE

Lemon sorbet (GF, VE)

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MAINS

Turkey breast, cranberry and thyme stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, gravy (GF*)
Sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, port wine jus (GF*)
Pan roasted monkfish, cannellini beans, broccoli, red pepper, lobster bisque, lemon oil (GF)
Cranberry and goats cheese nut roast, baby spinach, roast potatoes, caramelised onion gravy (V, N)
Brussel sprouts and chestnuts (N), honey roasted roots, braised red cabbage served to the entire table

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DESSERTS

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, clotted cream ice cream (GF*, VE*)
Lemon and raspberry parfait, raspberry whipped mascarpone (GF)
Chocolate and salted caramel tart, praline ice cream

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£80 per person

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Christmas festive menu is not available on Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

 A restaurant booking is required & is subject to availability.
A £10 deposit per person is required for Christmas Day bookings, and full pre-payment required by 3rd December. All deposits are non-refundable.
Please advise our staff of any allergies or special dietary requirements. We can help identify suitable dishes for you & provide a list of all dishes containing allergens.

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA

 Available Monday to Sunday throughout December

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SANDWICHES

Roast turkey and stuffing
Honey roast ham and mustard
Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill
Brie and cranberry (V)

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SWEET TREATS

Clementine tart
Fruit cake
Yule log
Macaron
Festive posset

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Scones – plain and spiced, preserves and clotted cream

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£24.50 per person (GF*, VE*)

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TEA WITH SANTA

21st & 22nd December

Father Christmas will be taking a break ahead of his busy schedule to enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea with us and he’d love for you to join him. As a special treat, Father Christmas will be giving out an early Christmas present to each child who attends

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The festive afternoon tea menu is not available on Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

 A restaurant booking is required & is subject to availability.
A £10 deposit per person is required for Christmas Day bookings, and full pre-payment required by 3rd December. All deposits are non-refundable.
Please advise our staff of any allergies or special dietary requirements. We can help identify suitable dishes for you & provide a list of all dishes containing allergens.

BOXING DAY BUFFET

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Selection of cold meats and pate (GF)

Selection of cold and smoked fish (GF)

Freshly baked bread (V)

Selection of salads: mixed leaf, potato, tomato and red onion, coleslaw (GF, V)

Turkey and cranberry pie

Roast squash and chickpea tagine (GF, V)

Bubble and squeak (GF, V)

Fish pie

Roasted root vegetables and winter greens

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Selection of cheese, chutney, crackers

Apple and cinnamon crumble, custard (V)

Mulled berry Eton mess (GF, V)

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£29.50 per person

NEW YEAR'S EVE

CANAPES & CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION

£19.50 per person

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DINNER

Fillet of beef Wellington, potato and celeriac dauphinoise, fine beans, roast carrots, madeira jus

Seed crusted salmon, parmentier potatoes, Jerusalem artichoke puree, fine beans, madeira jus (GF)

Mushroom, brie and cranberry wellington, potato and celeriac dauphinoise, fine beans, kale, grain mustard sauce (V)

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Duo of chocolate torte, macerated strawberries, almond tuille (V)

Vanilla crème brulee, pistachio shortbread (V, GF*)

Selection of cheese, chutney, and crackers

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£39.50 per person

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CHRISTMAS FAIR

29th November, 12pm - 3pm

Mince pies and mulled wine will be on offer. Gifts, trinkets, cards and much more will be on sale from local suppliers.

NEW YEAR'S DAY BRUNCH

Eggs Benedict: roasted ham, toasted English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise - £10.00

Eggs Royale: smoked salmon, toasted English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise - £10.00

Eggs Florentine: wilted spinach, toasted English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise (V) - £10.00

Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, toasted sourdough (GF*) - £9.00

Full English breakfast (GF*) - £13.00

Minute steak, chips, tomato, watercress salad (GF) - £13.00

Beer battered fish and chips, garden peas, tartare - Small £11.50 / Large £15.50

Breaded scampi, bistro fries, garden peas - Small - £9.50 / Large £12.50

Toasted cheese sandwich, bistro fries (V) - £8.50

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Apple crumble, vanilla ice cream (V) - £7.00

Fresh fruit salad, sorbet (GF, VE) - £6.00

Selection of cheese, chutney and crackers - £8.50

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 A restaurant booking is required & is subject to availability.
A £10 deposit per person is required for Christmas Day bookings, and full pre-payment required by 3rd December. All deposits are non-refundable.
Please advise our staff of any allergies or special dietary requirements. We can help identify suitable dishes for you & provide a list of all dishes containing allergens.

(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan | (VE*) Vegan option available | (N) Contains nuts (GF) Non-gluten containing ingredients | (GF*) Can be made with non-gluten containing ingredients. Please advise our staff of any allergies or special dietary requirements prior to placing your order. We can help identify suitable dishes and provide a list of all dishes containing allergens. Adults need around 2,000 calories a day.

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CHRISTMAS FAIR

30th November, 2pm - 5pm

Mince pies and mulled wine will be on offer. Gifts, trinkets, cards & much more will be on sale from local suppliers.

PRIVATE PARTIES

We offer the perfect venue for private Christmas lunches or early evening celebrations. Ask a member of our team for more details.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Whittle's gift vouchers make the perfect gift for family and friends and offers a truly memorable dining experience.

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TAKEAWAY AFTERNOON TEA

We continue to offer Afternoon Tea to order and collect 7 days a week from 12pm until 5pm.

Please call us to place your telephone order and arrange your collection time. All takeaway bookings require 24hrs in advance and pre-payment. Please notify us of any dietary requirements.

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Feel free to pop in for coffee, cakes or cocktails, available throughout the week in our bar and bistro.

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