www.stmichaelsmanor.com
2022
festive season
St Michael’s Manor continues to set the standard for the festive season with dining for all occasions.
Alternatively, you may wish to join one of our Snowball Christmas parties for smaller groups or book an exclusive event for larger companies.
Lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are served in our Lake Restaurant, Main Lounge, Pergola, Cedar Suite and Oak Lounge. All of these spaces can also be privately hired for functions.
Whichever you choose, we look forward to welcoming you to our charming and magnificent 16th century former manor house, tastefully decorated for the festive season.
Welcome...
Whether you are celebrating with friends, family, as a couple or as a business, we offer a relaxed and informal atmosphere with attentive, personable service and a high standard of cuisine.
Junior Suite Residential Package £580
Master Suite Residential Package £620
Deluxe Residential Package £460
Premier Residential Package £500
Luxury Residential Package £540
New ResidentialYear’sPackages
Arrive at your leisure on New Year’s Eve to enjoy a fabulous 8 course tasting menu in the evening. See in the New Year on the dancefloor followed by a lie in and breakfast in our dining room.
Fig Purée, Roasted Figs
Confit Pumpkin Pithivier (VE)
Burnt Orange Purée, White Chocolate Soil, White Chocolate Ganache
Toffee Parsnip Purée, Sage
Seared Foie Gras, Truffled Brioche, Caramelised Shallot
Caramelised Cauliflower, Hazelnut Velouté
Heritage Beetroot Terrine (VE, GF)
December Menu
Brandy Sauce, Cranberry Compote
Tea, Coffee & Mince Pies
Beetroot Cured Salmon
Cornish Cod Fillet (GF)
Salt Baked Pumpkin, Baby Leeks, Chervil Emulsion
Gratuity: An optional 12.5% will be added to your final bill and distributed amongst our staff.
Allergens: If you have a food or drink allergy or intolerance, please advise our staff before ordering food.
Red Wine Syrup, Ginger Cake, Vanilla Cream Yoghurt Mousse
Artichoke Velouté (V, GF)
Braised Leg, Pigs in Blankets, Roast Potatoes & Winter Vegetables
Red Onion Chutney, Artisan Biscuits
Christmas Pudding
Selection of Cheeses
Ham Knuckle Terrine (GF)
Dessert
Seared Halibut (GF)
Arrival Drink
We take as much care as possible to avoid contamination, however all food is prepared in our kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present.
Pickled Baby Beetroot, Cashew Nut ‘Goat’s Cheese’
COURSESTHREE £49.50 COURSESTWO £42.50
Starter
Chocolate Torte
Mulled Wine Poached Pear
Spiced Port Jelly, Caramelised Quince, Brioche
Roast Norfolk Turkey
Foie Gras Parfait
Tarragon Crème Fraîche, Fresh Black Truffle
8oz Fillet of Beef Rossini
Main Course
Pickled Cucumber, Dill Crème Fraîche, Sourdough
Confit Leeks, Crisp Langoustine, Tarragon Velouté
Snowballs
Roast Norfolk Turkey Braised Leg, Pigs in Blankets, Roast Potatoes & Winter Vegetables Cornish Cod Fillet (GF) Caramelised Cauliflower, Parmentier Potatoes, Hazelnut Velouté Confit Pumpkin Pithivier (V) Salt Baked Pumpkin, Baby Leeks, Chervil Emulsion Dessert Christmas Pudding Cranberry Compote, Brandy Sauce Chocolate Torte Burnt Orange Purée, White Chocolate Soil, White Chocolate Ganache Mulled Wine Poached Pear Red Wine Syrup, Ginger Cake, Vanilla Cream Tea, Coffee & Mince Pies
Arrival Drink Course
Experience a magical, winter-themed festive celebration at one of our Snowball parties. Start with a reception drink upon arrival in our lounge or bar, then a three course menu accompanied by half a bottle of wine, coffee and mince pies. After dinner we invite you to dance the night away with our resident DJ on the decks. Our Snowball Parties are perfect for smaller groups looking to share the atmosphere of a festive party. Don’t forget that you can also book your own exclusive Snowball Party night.
£85 PER PERSON Starter Artichoke Velouté (V, GF) Tarragon Crème Fraîche, Fresh Black Truffle Beetroot Cured Salmon Pickled Cucumber, Dill Crème Fraîche, Sourdough Heritage Beetroot Terrine (VE, GF) Pickled Baby Beetroot, Cashew Nut ‘Goat’s Cheese’ Main
Starter
Fillet Of Beef Rossini Brioche, Foie Gras, Truffle
English Brussel Sprouts (V)
Tea, Coffee & Mince Pies
12
Passionfruit Brulée Coconut Cream, Chocolate Doughnut
Dessert
Arrival Drinks and Canapes
Amuse Bouche
Roast Norfolk Turkey
Braised Baby Leeks, Poached Egg, Hollandaise, Truffle
Confit Fillet of Halibut Roasted Cauliflower, Jerusalem Artichoke, Caviar, Beurre Blanc
Treacle Tart Clotted Cream, Candied Orange Compote Selection of Cheeses Crackers, Grapes, Celery and Chutney CHILD - 17 YEARS - 11 YEARS
Free soft drinks for kids under 12 years old while eating
Herbed Hash Cake (V)
Shallot Tart Tatin (V)
Homemade Sour Cream, Crispy Kale
£80 PER CHILD 3
Christmas Day
Main Course
Charred Cauliflower, Truffle
Duck Fat Roast Potatoes, Sage and Onion Stuffing, Maple Cured Bacon Chipolata
Cauliflower Velouté
Wild Mushroom & Truffle
Cranberry Compote, Vanilla Cream, Redcurrants
Apple Tart Tatin Cumin Caramel, Caramel Ice Cream
£160 PER ADULT £120 PER
Intermediate Prosecco and Elderflower Jelly
Salmon Tartare Avruga Caviar, Sea Herbs
Braised Pork Cheek Pickled Shallots, Chive Emulsion
Pan Seared Hand Dived Scallop Celeriac, Apple, Hazelnut
Fondant Potato, Charred Roscoff Onion, Chive
Christmas Pudding
BoxingDayMenu An optional 12.5% will be added to your final bill and distributed amongst our staff. Allergens: If you have a food or drink allergy or intolerance, please advise our staff before ordering food. We take as much care as possible to avoid contamination, however all food is prepared in our kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present.
Festive themed afternoon tea with unlimited refills. Cocktails on arrival and unlimited prosecco for 90 minutes Adults £49.50, Children £22.50 including soft drinks with meal Gratuity:
£22.50 PER UNDERCHILD14YRS £49.50 PER ADULT
Hand Dived Scallop
Laurent Perrier Champagne and Canapés
Jerusalem Artichokes, Apple, Caviar Sancerre, Domaine Merlin Cherrier (125ml)
Poached Quince, Mustard Emulsion, Brioche Fleurie, Emilie Chandesaise, Beaujolais (125ml)
Celeriac, Salsify, Prawn Bisque Chablis, Domaine Alain Gautheron (125ml)
Roasted Onion, Broccoli, Truffle Malbec (250ml)
Coffee, Petit Fours & Cheeseboard Lime, Pinenut, Sesame
Game Bird Boudin
Amuse Bouche
New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu
Cornish Halibut
Lemon Curd Muscat De Beaumes-De-Venise (125ml)
£160
Allergens: If you have a food or drink allergy or intolerance please advise our staff before ordering food. We take as much care as possible to avoid contamination, however all food is prepared in our kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present.
Fillet of Beef
Wild Mushroom and Truffle
Bitter Chocolate Delice Cherry, Pistachio, Yoghurt PER PERSON
Welcome 2023 in style. We have a beautiful tasting menu accompanied by a Jazz Band.
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