Christmas Party Menu 2025
Allergens & Dietary Requirements
- Vegan
- Vegetarian (vegan by request)
Please make any allergies clear when booking. All of our dishes are cooked to order* and can be adapted to be gluten and dairy free. Vegetarian dishes can be adapted to be vegan.
*excluding our homemade desserts
Starters
Vegetable Samosas
A flavourful medley of spiced vegetables wrapped in crisp, golden pastry, served with a tangy mango chutney for a perfect balance of sweet and spice
Classic Prawn Cocktail
Succulent Atlantic prawns on a crisp bed of lettuce, topped with a tangy Marie Rose sauce and served with buttered wholemeal bread
Chicken Liver Parfait
Smooth, rich chicken liver parfait paired with caramelised red onion chutney, served with toasted brioche for a luxurious start
Breaded Brie Wedges
Crispy-coated brie wedges, oozing with creamy cheese, served with a refreshing side salad and a tart redcurrant jelly
Main Courses
Braised Blade of Beef
Melt-in-the-mouth shoulder blade of beef, slow-cooked to perfection and infused with robust, rich flavour
Sausage & Apricot Stuffed Turkey
Tender roast turkey breast filled with a savoury sausage and apricot stuffing, delivering a perfect mix of sweet and savoury
Squash & Sage Chestnut Wellington
A delightful vegetarian centrepiece featuring roasted squash, sage, and chestnuts wrapped in flaky puff pastry
All served with roasted carrots and parsnips, creamy dauphinoise potatoes, braised red cabbage, buttered sprouts, and a rich jus
Herb-Crusted Hake
Delicately baked hake fillet topped with a fragrant herb crust, offering a light yet flavourful option, served with baby roasted potatoes, cherry vine tomatoes, crispy samphire, and a lemon cream sauce
Thai Coconut Fish Curry
A fragrant Thai-inspired curry with tender cod, juicy prawns, and plump mussels simmered in a creamy coconut sauce, served with sticky jasmine rice
Desserts
Homemade Christmas Pudding
A traditional festive favourite, rich with fruits and spices, served warm with your choice of brandy sauce or clotted cream
Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake
Decadent, gooey chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream – true indulgence for chocolate lovers
Raspberry & White Chocolate Roulade
A light and fluffy sponge rolled with a luscious white chocolate mousse and tart raspberry compote – a perfect blend of sweet and sharp
Poached Pears
Elegant and aromatic, these pears are gently poached in spiced red wine and served with a dollop of crème fraîche for a light yet luxurious finish
Booking Information
Our Christmas Party menu is only available by pre-booking and pre-order from 14th November to 24th December 2025.
Two courses £30
Three courses £40
Non-Refundable Deposit and Cancellation Policy
To secure your booking, a deposit is required at the time of reservation. This deposit is non-refundable.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your booking, we require at least 48 hours’ notice.
If you cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice, your deposit will be forfeited and cannot be refunded or applied to a future booking.
The standard deposit is £10 per head and applies to tables of 10 and over.
To book, please email info@instowarms.com or call 01271 860608.