Festive Dining at Gonville Hotel
Nothing says Christmas like great food experienced with wonderful company, especially when enjoyed in a beautiful location such as Gonville Hotel. Nestle in for the festive season with a delicious festive afternoon or leave the washing up to us and focus on the celebrations with a luxurious Christmas Day lunch.
Christmas isn't just about the big day itself, so if you can't share the festivities on the 25th, come together for a Boxing Day family feast.
Enjoy a festive gathering with colleagues, friends or family for an outstanding Christmas celebration in our Atrium Restaurant or in our beautiful Après Ski-themed marquee. Dine from our three course Christmas group menu.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Join us for a festive twist on a traditional afternoon tea. Served in our Terrace restaurant from Wednesday to Sunday beginning Wednesday 29th November (excludes Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
Sandwiches and savouries
Wiltshire ham with Dijon mustard & mayonnaise on brown bread
Cucumber with cream cheese, dill and chives on a soft white loaf
Scottish smoked salmon with lemon butter on granary bread
Burford Brown egg mayonnaise served on brioche bread
Vegetarian and vegan sandwiches and savouries
Vegan BLT
Egg and watercress on brioche
Hummus and grilled vegetables on grilled sourdough
Wild mushroom, truffle and Parmesan arancini
Sweet Treats
Paris-Brest with praline cream
Spiced chocolate mouse
Macaroon snowman filled with a chestnut ganache Christmas chocolate Bon Bon
Scones accompanied by jam and Devonshire clotted cream
Afternoon tea £32 | with Prosecco £40 | with Champagne £44
Christmas Dining
Take the stress out of this Christmas and let us do the cooking. Join us between 12:30pm – 3pm to indulge and enjoy the full Christmas Day experience. A sumptuous meal with all the trimmings created by our Head Chef Jamie De Cruz.
SOLD OUT
Amuse-bouche
Marinated Nocellara olives
Rockefeller Mersey oysters
Wild mushroom parfait bruschetta
Oak Smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis with Exmoor Caviar
Local wholemeal sourdough with a cultured Jersey butter
To Start
Smoked Norfolk chicken and duck liver terrine, wild mushroom ketchup, winter truffle brioche
Fish Course
Pan seared Atlantic cod with steamed Palourde clams, Jerusalem artichokes and salsify
Meat Course
Norfolk Beef wellington served with a Pommes Anna, Brussel sprouts and a bordelaise sauce
Sweet Treat
70% dark chocolate and pistachio tart with a white chocolate and spruce ice cream
Petit Four
Christmas pudding bonbons
Tea & Coffee with shortbread biscuit
Christmas Group Bookings
Enjoy a festive gathering with colleagues, friends or family for an outstanding Christmas celebration in our Atrium Restaurant or in our beautiful Après Ski themed marquee.
Enjoy a delicious three course meal from our Christmas Group menu
To start
Chicken and duck liver terrine with house chutney, salad, and brioche bread
Confit salmon with compressed cucumber, a cucumber and tomato consommé topped with a dill oil
Wild mushroom, Jerusalem artichoke and truffle soup with artichoke crisps
Bresaola with a rocket pesto, balsamic glaze, parmesan foam and a lemon and olive oil dressing
Main Course
Roasted turkey crown with sage and onion stuffing, honey roasted parsnip purée and a turkey gravy
Roasted beef sirloin, spouting broccoli, broccoli purée and a red wine jus
Onion squash, tarragon and parmesan wellington, squash puree and roasted hispi cabbage
Pan roasted cod loin, potato puree and a champagne, chive and trout roe sauce
All mains served with a side of roast potatoes, vegetables, pigs in blankets and Yorkshire puddings on the side.
Sweet Treats
Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce seasonal fruits and sorbet
A selection of cheeses with crackers, chutney, celery and apple
Chocolate panettone bread and butter pudding with a boozy crème anglaise
Finished with teas & coffee
£55 per person
New Years Eve Dining
SOLD OUT
Amuse-bouche
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Bread course
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Salt baked celeriac, granny smith apple, caramelised walnuts, walnut puree, grapes, Cambridge blue, baby gem espuma
Cambridge blue, baby gem espuma Pan roasted scallop, onion bhaji, lentil dal, masala sauce, puffed rice and crispy onions
Beef cheek Raviolo with a beef and tomato consommé, tomato cloud, aged parmesan
‘Game terrine’ - Pigeon, Venison and duck terrine served with a warm truffle brioche and a mushroom ketchup
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Loin of Venison cooked over coals and smoked with herbs and juniper, salsify, spiced red cabbage, fermented blackberries, purple shamrock, cocoa nib and port jus
Jerusalem artichoke pithivier, artichoke puree, baby artichoke, fresh truffle and a mushroom and truffle jus
Pan-seared cod with steamed clams, Jerusalem artichokes and salsify with a champagne sauce finished with Osietra caviar, trout roe and chives
Poached Guinea foul breast with a chicken mouse, winter chanterelle, foie gras, white alba truffle, sauce supreme
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Selection of local cheese, fig tart tatin, granny smith gelee, lavosh crackers
Dark chocolate and pistachio tart with a white chocolate and spruce ice cream
Clementine parfait with a clementine sorbet, gingerbread foam and a citrus tuille
Poached pear and dark chocolate mille-feuille with a yogurt ice cream
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Petit fours & coffee