Christmas Day Lunch at Balbirnie House
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH IN THE ORANGERY
A traditional Christmas day lunch awaits, served in the beautiful and contemporary surroundings of our Orangery restaurant. Relax and enjoy on this special day! Seating times between 12-3pm.
Canapés, 4 course menu, coffee and mince pies @ £75.00 per person
Children under 12 @ £35.00 per person
Toddlers 5 and under @ £19.50 per person
(all childrens’ menus include a visit from Santa with present)
MENU (below menu is from 2012 to give an idea)
CHICKEN LIVER PATÉ
smooth parfait flavoured with Cognac and Madeira,
festive chutney, toasted brioche
GALIA MELON
pear sorbet, winter fruit compote
CURED AND SMOKED ON THE PREMISES, BALBIRNIE’S BRADAN ROST SALMON FILLET
served warm with a sweet potato and spring onion salad
GOAT’S CHEESE RAVIOLI
tomato and basil broth
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WINTER VEGETABLE BROTH
herb dumplings
PASSIONFRUIT SORBET
Limoncello syrup
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ROAST RIB OF BEEF
cabbage and smoked bacon, caramelised onion mash, port wine jus
ROAST TURKEY
traditional accompaniments
BAKED FILLET OF SEABASS
wilted greens, parsley new potatoes, salsa verde
WILD MUSHROOM AND RED ONION SOUFFLÉ
Mull cheddar glaze
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HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
praline and caramel ripple ice cream
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
brandy sauce
TIRAMISU
amaretto ice cream
SELECTION OF SCOTTISH CHEESES
quince jelly and oatcakes
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Coffee with mince pies
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH IN THE BISTRO
A lovely relaxed Christmas day lunch, perfect for family and friends to get together. Seating times between 2-1.30pm, second sitting 3-4.30pm. Please note drinks and coffee will be served at the table.
3 course menu, coffee and mince pies @ £47.50 per person
Children under 12 @ £25.00 per person
Ttoddlers 5 and under @ £19.50 per person
(all childrens’ menus include a visit from Santa with present)
BISTRO MENU (sample from 2012)
CHICKEN LIVER PATÉ
spiced apple chutney, toasted brioche
PRAWN AND BRADAN ROST SALMON SALAD
roasted tomato, parsley pesto
GOAT’S CHEESE AND RED ONION TART
rocket salad, aged balsamic
GALIA MELON
pear sorbet, winter fruit compote
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TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY
with seasonal trimmings
SEARED FILLET OF SEABREAM
fennel crushed potatoes, wilted greens, mussel velouté
STEAK FRITES
8oz rib eye of Scotch beef with garlic and herb butter,
served with French Fries, tossed salad and coleslaw
WOODLAND MUSHROOM AND SPINACH LASAGNE
garlic and tomato bruschetta
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CHRISTMAS PUDDING
whipped cream and brandy sauce
PASSIONFRUIT TRIFLE
CRÈME BRULÉE
cranberry shortbread
SELECTION OF CHEESES
with quince jelly and oatcakes
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COFFEE WITH MINCE PIES
