Festive Dining
Christmas is the perfect time to get together for quality time with family and friends or work colleagues and at Balbirnie House, we offer sparkling celebration ideas that will keep that Christmas magic going strong throughout the festive season! We have a choice of two restaurants (The Orangery or Balbirnie Bistro) and several private rooms so whether it be your company festive lunch, dinner in the Orangery or an informal celebration in the Bistro throughout December you can be sure that absolutely everything will be taken care of.
THE ORANGERY RESTAURANT
AND PRIVATE ROOM DINING
The Orangery Festive Lunch Menu*
~ £25.50 per person for 3 courses with coffee & tablet
(note - below menu is 2012 menu but will provide an idea)
STARTERS
CHICKEN LIVER PATÉ
smooth parfait flavoured with Cognac and Madeira,
festive chutney, toasted brioche
PRAWN AND SMOKED SALMON VERRINE
with avocado mousse, citrus herb dressing
TOMATO AND LENTIL BROTH
parmesan croutons
CURED AND SMOKED ON THE PREMISES, BALBIRNIE’S BRADAN ROST SALMON FILLET
served warm with beetroot, apple and horseradish slaw
WARM CHILLI MARINATED MOZZARELLA TART
roasted tomato salad, aged balsamic
GALIA MELON WITH MANDARIN SORBET
compote of winter fruits
MAIN COURSES
FILLET OF SEABREAM
caponata vegetables, fennel crushed potatoes, rocket pesto
ROAST BREAST OF CHICKEN
rumbledethump potatoes, wilted greens,thyme jus
BRAISED DAUBE OF SCOTCH BEEF
caramelised onion mash, roasted parsnip, cabbage and smoked bacon
TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY
stuffing, chipolatas, roast potatoes, vegetables, bread and cranberry sauces
ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND POTATO GNOCCHI
crowdie cheese, roast garlic and chard
DESSERTS
VANILLA CRÈME BRULÉE
spiced butter biscuit
WHITE WINE POACHED PEAR
candied walnuts, Drambuie ice cream
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING
brandy sauce
BITTER CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TORTE
white chocolate ice cream , milk chocolate sauce
TODAY’S SELECTION OF HOMEMADE ICE CREAMS or SORBETS
from Balbirnie’s kitchens
FOUR SCOTTISH CHEESES
with quince jelly and oatcakes
*
Coffee and Mince Pies
The Orangery Festive Dinner Menu
~ £36.50 per person for canapés, 4 courses, coffee & tablet
(note - the below menu is 2012 menu but will provide an idea)
STARTERS
PRAWN AND SMOKED SALMON VERRINE
with avocado mousse, citrus herb dressing
CHICKEN LIVER PATÉ
smooth parfait flavoured with Cognac and Madeira, festive chutney, toasted brioche
CARAMELISED RED ONION TART
goat's cheese cream, aged balsamic
CURED AND SMOKED ON THE PREMISES, BALBIRNIE’S BRADAN ROST SALMON FILLET
served warm, with beetroot and horseradish slaw
WARM SALAD OF SHREDDED PORK
black pudding, caramelised apple, maple dressing
INTERMEDIATE COURSE
ROASTED PARSNIP SOUP
curried cream
CONSOMMÉ OF CHICKEN
smoked chicken, root vegetables and chervil
MULLED WINE SORBET
MAINCOURSES
FILLET OF SEABREAM
caponata vegetables, fennel crushed potatoes, rocket pesto
ROAST BREAST OF CHICKEN
Rumbledethump potatoes, wilted greens, red wine jus
TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY
stuffing, chipolatas, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, bread and cranberry sauces
ROAST FILLET OF LOCH DUART SALMON
Herb mash, spinach and white wine, caper and cockle velouté
GRILLED RIBEYE OF ABERDEEN ANGUS BEEF
caramelised onion mash, roasted root vegetables, sauce bordelaise
ROAST TOPSIDE OF VENISON
braised cabbage with chestnuts, rosemary dauphinoise, port wine jus
TWICE BAKED MULL CHEDDAR SOUFFLE
tomato and basil gnocchi
DESSERTS
VANILLA CRÈME BRULÉE
spiced butter biscuit
WHITE WINE POACHED PEAR
candied walnuts, Drambuie ice cream
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING
brandy sauce
BITTER CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TORTE
white chocolate ice cream, milk chocolate sauce
TODAY’S SELECTION OF HOMEMADE ICE CREAMS or SORBETS
from Balbirnie’s kitchens
FOUR SCOTTISH CHEESES
with quince jelly and oatcakes
*
Coffee and Mince Pies
*GROUP PARTIES - please note a slightly reduced version of our menus will be available for all group bookings of 13 and over with a menu pre-order required for all groups. Christmas crackers included for all group bookings 13 and over. See below for payment details.
BALBIRNIE BISTRO
We have a full menu with dishes generally priced individually in The Bistro throughout December.
In additon, we have our special festive lunch menu - £13.50 for 2 courses /£16.50 for 3 courses.
TO MAKE A BOOKING
To make a restaurant reservation in either of our restaurants for 12 guests or under, contact our reception team directly on 01592 610066 or email reservations@balbirnie.co.uk. Payment terms:
Tables of 7 and under - full payment on the day
Tables of 8 and over - £10 deposit per person required and rest payable on day
To make a group reservations for 13 guests and over, we are delighted to host large parties and private events for lunch and dinner in either one on our restaurants or a private room (no extra charge for private rooms throughout December), please contact Rosemary Spenke on 01592 610066 or email rosemary@balbirnie.co.uk.
Payment Terms - £10 deposit per person required on booking, with full outstanding payment due 6 weeks in advance
