Maple-roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup (v)
Topped with crispy greens, served with toasted sourdough bread & butter.
CHRISTMAS 2021 AT The Old Thameside Inn
Last year’s celebrations were so good at The Old Thameside Inn, we couldn’t wait to start making arrangements for another Nicholson’s Christmas you’ll never forget.
Come back in a few months’ time and see our wonderful Christmas 2021 menus. What better way to celebrate than will all the comforts of your favourite local, all packaged up with a Nicholson’s festive bow.
Christmas Day Sample Menu
Starters
Duck Liver Pâté
Smooth pâté flavoured with port and served with an apple & date chutney and toasted ciabatta bread.
Sun-Blushed Cherry Tomato & Basil Tart (ve)
Cherry tomatoes with basil pesto and tomato chutney baked in a puff pastry case with a balsamic dressing.
King Prawn Cocktail & Smoked Scottish Salmon
Sliced Smoked Scottish salmon and a light King prawn cocktail. Served with farmhouse bread and butter.
SORBET COURSE
Champagne Sorbet (ve)
With fresh strawberries and mint.
Mains
Roast Breast of Turkey
Hand-carved turkey served with a bacon & chestnut stuffing, red onion & Cumberland pigs in blankets, glazed Chantenay carrots, winter greens, red cabbage, roast parsnip and oven-roasted potatoes. Served with a jug of rich gravy.
Grilled Sea Bass Fillets
Served on herb-crushed baby potatoes, and glazed green beans, with a king prawn, chive and champagne butter wine sauce.
Char grilled 9oz Rib Eye Steak
21-day-aged ribeye steak topped with garlic butter, served with a roasted flat mushroom, plum tomato, crispy hand-battered onion rings and chips.
Choose your sauce: Blue cheese, mushroom & bacon^ or peppercorn^
Vegetable and Cranberry Nut Roast (ve)
Root vegetable, cranberry and nut roast served with glazed Chantenay carrots, winter greens, red cabbage, roast parsnip and oven-roasted potatoes. Served with a jug of rich gravy.
Puddings
Cheese Board (v)
Taw valley mature Cheddar, Cropwell Bishop Stilton and soft Camembert served with an apple & date chutney, crackers and grapes.
Passionfruit Cheesecake (V)
White chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake served with a mint and strawberry salsa.
Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Bar (ve)
Salted caramel mousse on a rich chocolate base served with a rich fruit compote.
Christmas Pudding (v)
Traditional pudding with sultanas and raisins soaked in dark rum, citrus peel and festive spices, served with a rich brandy sauce.
TO FINISH
Coffee & Mini Mince Pies (v)
