CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PROGRAMME

LUNCHES

Throughout December we offer a fixed price Christmas lunch menu for groups and parties. You may fax or e-mail pre-orders to save time on the day.

The Lunch Menu

To start…
Tomato and Cinnamon Soup,
brioche croutons
or
Chicken Liver Parfait,
fig and port chutney
or
Fresh Fruit Platter,
Winter berry sorbet

Main course…
Fresh Roast Glamorgan Turkey
We use plump birds, stuffed with fresh herbs and chestnuts, served in the traditional way with chipolata sausage, smoked bacon roll, cranberry sauce and
or
Slow Roasted Belly Pork,
parsnip and rosemary mashed potatoes and apple gravy
or
12 hour Braised Lamb Shank,
garlic mashed potatoes and rich red wine gravy
or
Pan Seared Salmon,
creamed leeks
or
Wild Mushroom Risotto

For dessert…
Trio of Flavoured Jellies,
(Orange, Turkish delight and chocolate liqueur)
or
Dark Chocolate Tart,
liquorice ice cream and lemon compôte
or
Granny’s Famous Christmas Pudding,
homemade brandy sauce
or
Individually Baked Apple Pie,
mince pie ice cream
or
White Chocolate and Pink Ginger Pannacotta,
or
Selection of Welsh Cheeses,
 homemade biscuits

2 courses £15.95, 3 course £19.95

 DINNERS

Monday to Saturday, we are serving a fixed price Christmas dinner menu with plenty of choices for that special dinner over the festive season. Pre-orders for parties and groups are required. Leicester’s Restaurant will also be serving our award winning a la carte menu.

The Dinner Menu

To start…
Butternut Squash and Roast Chestnut Soup,
Rosemary bread
or
Confit of Welsh Salmon Fillet,
olive and red pepper cake and red pepper remoulade
or
Oak Smoked Natural Haddock,
Pant ys Gawn Goat’s cheese risotto, faύes and raisin dressing
or
Smoked Duck Terrine
laced with foie gras and perfumed with lavender, fig and port chutney and dressed leaves
or
Ravioli of Wild Mushrooms and Pearl Las
served in a champagne and cepé broth

Main course…
Roast Breast of Glamorgan Turkey,
confit turkey leg flaked and pressed, homemade pork and cranberry sausage wrapped in smoked bacon, fondant potato, chestnut pureé and a light turkey gravy
or
Roast Rib of Usk Valley Beef
stuffed with a chive mousse, wild mushroom and horseradish mashed potatoes, mini Yorkshire pudding and a rich gravy
or
Oven Roasted Venison,
black curly Kale dressed with hazelnut vinaigrette, butternut squash pureé, finished with a Damson and Sloe gin jus
or
Pan Seared Gressingham Duck Breast,
saffron and orange infused potato and spicy braised red cabbage and a redcurrant jus
or
Pan Seared Monkfish,
risotto of lemon, prawn and baby spinach with pistachio dust
or
Chef’s Homemade Nut and Puy Lentil Roast
with all the Traditional trimmings and fresh cranberry sauce

For dessert…
Trio of Flavoured Jellys,
(Orange, Turkish delight and chocolate liqueur)
custard ice-cream
or
Dark Chocolate Tart,
liquorice ice cream and lemon compôte
or
Granny’s Famous Christmas Pudding,
homemade brandy sauce
or
Individually Baked Apple Pie,
mince pie ice cream
or
White Chocolate and Pink Ginger Pannacotta,
Winter berry sorbet
or
Selection of Homemade Ice Creams and Sorbets
served in a brandy snap basket
or
Selection of Welsh Cheeses,
 homemade biscuits

Followed by…
Coffee and Christmas confectionery

2 courses £24.95, 3 courses £31.00

FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCHES

Make the most of this special time to hold a special Sunday lunch with family or friends. Traditional roasts with the very best fresh ingredients. Friendly and efficient staff will ensure you and your family can relax and enjoy the Christmas spirit – and no washing up!

 The Sunday Lunch Menu

To start…
Tomato and Cinnamon Soup,
brioche croutons
or
Chicken Liver and Herb Parfait,
fig and port chutney
or
Tian of Cold Water Prawns
avocado pureé, brandy and paprika mayonnaise and cucumber salsa
or
Fresh Fruit Platter,
Winter berry sorbet

Main course…
Roast Usk Valley Sirloin,
Yorkshire pudding and Traditional gravy
or
Roast Leg of Gloucester Old Spot Pork,
apple sauce, crackling and gravy
or
12 Hour Braised Lamb Shank,
caraway cabbage and parsnip pureé and Rosemary gravy
or
Pan Seared Pavé of Salmon,
Basil mashed potatoes and red pepper sauce
or
Risotto of Butternut Squash and Wild Mushrooms,
Pearl Las, wild rocket and Parmesan crackling

For dessert…
Trio of Flavoured Jellies,
(Orange, Turkish delight and chocolate liqueur)
or
Dark Chocolate Tart,
liquorice ice cream and lemon compôte
or
Granny’s Famous Christmas Pudding,
homemade brandy sauce
or
Individually Baked Apple Pie,
mince pie ice cream
or
White Chocolate and Pink Ginger Pannacotta,
or
Selection of Welsh Cheeses,
 homemade biscuits

This menu is priced at £22.50 per person,
half price for children under 12

Coffee and Christmas confectionery at £2.75 per person

ACCOMMODATION

Why not wine, dine and stay?
The Great House Hotel has the finest deluxe 3 star accommodation. Details of tariff and availability on request.