Seasonal Fayre – Christmas and The Clifden Arms

Cheers!

The Clifden Arms. The perfect place to celebrate Christmas and more

The Clifden Arms in Worminghall has built quite a reputation for holding superb events such as birthday and anniversary parties, christenings and of course, weddings.

The pub is a real delight over the festive season, The Clifden Arms exudes the Christmas spirit. It’s as if this pub dating back to medieval times was built for Christmas. A classic interior of original beams and a roaring fire. The only thing warmer on a cold winters night is the welcome from the Clifden Arms team.

Naturally food is an important ingredient for a wonderful time. Head Chef, Mark Davey. is classically trained by French Chefs. He brings these influences to the menus at the Clifden Arms.

Two exciting new menus will be available for the Christmas period, The festive menu that runs from the 30th November until the 24th of December, and the Christmas Day menu.

Both menus are very affordable. A 2 course Festive menue will cost just £28.00 per person and a 3 course menu will be just £35.00 per person. The 5 course Christmas Day menu is £110.00 per person.

So what’s on the Festive menu?

STARTERS

• Mushroom & Chestnut soup – truffle oil – sourdough
• Beetroot cured salmon – pickled cucumber – horseradish crème fraiche
• Pork & Pistachio terrine – pickles – crostini (DF)
• Smoked haddock arancini – pea puree – curry velouté

MAIN COURSE

• Butter roasted brest of organic Turkey – duck fat roast potatoes – root vegetables – sprouts – apricot stuffing – pigs in blankets – gravy
• Roasted fillet of cod – dill crushed potatoes – roasted fennel – orange dressing
• Braised blade of beef – duck fat roast potatoes – root vegetables – sprouts – bourgeon sauce (GF)
• Roasted vegetable & goats cheese wellington – roast potatoes – root vegetables – red pepper sauce (V)

DESSERTS

• Xmas pudding – vanilla ice – cream – Brandy sauce
• Mulled wine poached pear – blackcurrant sorbet
• Caramelised lemon tart – raspberry sorbet
• Selection of cheese – quince – chutney – grapes – biscuits.
  

The Christmas Day Menu

AMOUSE BOUCHE

• Tomato & Aubergine Arancini (v)

STARTERS

• Spiced Parsnip Soup – chive crème fraiche – sourdough (V)
• Guinea Fowl – ham hock & leek terrine – red onion marmalade – pickled beetroot – toasted brioche
• Monkfish scampi – homemade tartare sauce – samphire (DF)
• Twice Baked cheddar souffle – spinach & cheese sauce (V)

SORBET

• Mango Sorbet

MAINS

• Roast Breast of Organic Turkey – apricot stuffing – pigs in blankets – duck fat roast potatoes – root vegetables – creamed sprouts & pancetta – gravy
• Roast Sirloin of dry aged beef – Yorkshire pudding – duck fat roast potatoes – root vegetables – creamed sprouts & pancetta – red wine jus
• Roasted fillet of Brill – parsley & parmesan crust – squid ink gnocchi – braised chicory – shrimp dressing
• Roasted squash – mushroom & chestnut wellington – kale pesto – roast potatoes – root vegetables – creamed sprouts (V)

DESSERTS

• Xmas Pudding – vanilla bean ice cream – brandy sauce
• Glazed lemon tart – raspberry sorbet – raspberries
• Chocolate & Baileys mousse – meringue shards (V) (GF)
• Selection of cheese – quince – grapes – chutney – artisan biscuits

The Clifden Arms has some great events coming up. Look out for:

Sept 26th Beerfest from 18:00 October 10th Country & Western themed night – contact for more details
23rd October – Moroccan night – in restaurant themed night
7th Nov – annual fireworks display
27th Nov – Chocolate and Game – in restaurant themed night
9th Dec – Xmas quiz night
19th Dec – Annual Tribute night – featuring “Sledgehammer, 80’s band” £70.00 per head, to include welcome drink, festive menu and live music.

If you would like to book a special event, Events Manager, Jodie and her team will ensure it is a truly memorable occasion.

Please call 01844 338090 or email events@theclifdenarms.co.uk for more information.

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