ARTISAN RUSTIC BREADS (V)
Netherend Farm salted butter, balsamic tomato tapenade, house pesto
an exquisite christmas day menu 2025 at The Hand & Sceptre
Last Christmas Day was everything you deserved and more, so we’re making sure that Christmas Day 2025 in Tunbridge Wells serves up more of the same magical, love-filled moments and stunning seasonal dishes.
We’re still working on a new Christmas Day Menu that will have you excited to spend your Christmas Day at The Hand & Sceptre, so come back soon when we’re ready to show off all the delicious details...
Sample Christmas Day Menu
OUR CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
On Arrival
Starters
CHICKEN LIVER & FIG PARFAIT*
Cherry amaretto compote, candied seeds, toasted bread
BAKED SCALLOP THERMIDOR*
King prawns, crab, Champagne thermidor sauce, gremolata crumb
GOATS CHEESE WHISKEY GLAZE TATIN* (V)
Butternut squash, shallots, house pesto, dressed watercress.
Vegan alternative available
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)
House pesto, rosemary & sea salt focaccia
SAUTEED EXOTIC MUSHROOM RISOTTO* (VE)
Balsamic tomatoes, artichoke crisps, sticky pickled dates
HIMILAYAN SALT-CHAMBER AGED SMOKED SALMON
Yuzu & lime aioli, tomato & spring onion salsa
Mains
All mains are served with roasted carrots, parsnips & sautéed Brussels sprouts
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
Lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pigs in blankets, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy
FILLET OF BEEF WELLINGTON
Roasted potatoes, rich gravy, dressed watercress
PAN-FRIED HALIBUT
Prawns, preserved lemon butter, capers, tomato & spring onion salsa, lemon gremolata baby potatoes
PAN-ROASTED RACK OF LAMB*
Dauphinoise potato, Tenderstem® broccoli, balsamic glazed beetroot, hedgerow sauce, artichoke crisps
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CELERIAC WELLINGTON (VE)
Wild garlic, Tenderstem® broccoli, roasted potatoes, onion gravy
Desserts
KUMQUAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)
Hot brandy sauce.
Vegan alternative available
CHEESE & BISCUITS (V)
Taw Valley Cheddar, Stilton, Jacquin Buchette goats cheese, hedgerow chutney
VANILLA POACHED PEAR (VE)
Raspberry sorbet, sweet crumb, chocolate sauce
OUR CHOCOLATE BOMB* (V)
Toffee sponge, caramelised banana, Bourbon vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, warm dulce de leche sauce
SPICED PINEAPPLE DOME (V)
Coconut sorbet, sweet raspberry crumb, viola
BLACK FOREST DELICE* (V)
Cherry amaretto compote, Valrhona chocolate ganache, whipped cream
Children's Christmas Day Menu
Starters
GARLIC & MOZZARELLA PIZZETTE (V)
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)
House pesto, rosemary & sea salt focaccia
SMOKED MACKEREL RILETTE
Kohlrabi pickle, yuzu & lime aioli, artisan bread
Mains
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
Lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy
FRESHLY BATTERED LINE-CAUGHT COD
With peas and your choice of veg sticks, baby potatoes or fries
MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)
With veg sticks
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CELERIAC WELLINGTON (VE)
Wild garlic, Tenderstem® broccoli, roasted potatoes, onion gravy
Desserts
HOME-BAKED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE & ICE CREAM (V)
Choose two scoops from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or honeycomb
SEASONAL FRUITS (VE)
Coconut sorbet
KUMQUAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING (VE)
Vegan custard
HOME-BAKED VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
Chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream
SEE ALL OF OUR FESTIVE AND SPECIAL DAY MENUS BELOW
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