Christmas
The White house Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
CHRISTMAS AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Eat, Drink & Party
CHRISTMAS DAY
Join us for a magical three-course Christmas Day lunch at The White House
Tables are available to book in our restaurant between 12:00 pm and 1:45 pm. Once you’ve reserved your time slot, the table is yours for the day, so why not arrive early or linger afterwards to enjoy a festive drink in our bar?
We kindly ask that all guests depart by 4:30 pm so our team can enjoy the evening with their families.
Children are welcome to dine from either our Christmas Day Menu or our Kids’ Menu.
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. Pre-orders and final balance payment are due 10 days before Christmas Day to help us make your celebration extra special.
£110 PER ADULT | £60 PER CHILD (up to 12 years old)
MENU
Starters
Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Soup
Silky tomato and sweet red pepper soup, infused with fresh basil and served with warm rosemary focaccia Ⓥ v gf*
Duck Liver & Red Wine Pâté
Rich duck liver pâté with a hint of red wine, served with toasted thyme brioche and a tangy red onion & orange chutney gf*
Smoked Haddock & Crab Fishcake
Golden crisp fishcake of smoked haddock and crab, accompanied by a zesty parsley aioli and a fresh fennel & cucumber salsa
Butternut Squash, Sage & Manchego Arancini
Crispy golden arancini with creamy butternut squash and Manchego, served with a fragrant sage velouté and toasted pine nuts V
Mains
Traditional Roast Turkey
Succulent roast turkey with honey-glazed root vegetables, pigs in blankets, crisp roast potatoes, sage & chestnut stuffing, bread sauce and rich gravy gf
Roasted Sirloin of Beef
Tender sirloin roasted to perfection, served with thyme-infused dauphinoise potatoes, honey-roasted root veg, creamy cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and a thyme jus gf*
Pan-Seared Fillet of Seabass
Delicately seared seabass fillet on a bed of garlic & parsley mash, finished with a king prawn and seasonal vegetable chowder gf
Festive Nut Roast
A hearty nut roast packed with festive Flavors, served with roast potatoes, seasonal root vegetables, buttered sprouts, and savoury vegan gravy Ⓥ v gf*
Desserts
Traditional Christmas Pudding
A classic festive pudding with roasted plum compote, served warm with indulgent brandy sauce Ⓥ v gf*
Double Chocolate Yule Log
Decadent chocolate sponge rolled with rich chocolate cream, topped with warm chocolate sauce and fudge ice cream v
Lemon Roulade
Light and zesty lemon roulade, paired with winterberry compote, raspberry ice cream and a drizzle of raspberry coulis v
Vegan Salted Caramel Brownie
Gooey vegan brownie with a rich salted caramel centre, served with creamy vanilla ice cream gf
Artisan Cheese & Crackers
A selection of fine cheeses, served with classic crackers and festive accompaniments gf*
Bookings can be made by contacting us at booking@whitehouserhuallt.co.uk or by phone at 01745 530000
PRIVATE CHRISTMAS LUNCHES
Our Private Christmas Lunches are the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends, colleagues, or social groups. Served from 1pm, enjoy a delicious festive menu in a warm and welcoming setting, ideal for clubs, societies, or larger groups looking to get together and make Christmas memories.
MENU
Starters
Wild Mushroom Soup
A velvety blend of wild mushrooms, topped with a golden truffle beignet and served
with warm artisan bread V* (gf*)
Chicken Liver & Port Pâté
Smooth and richly flavoured pâté, paired with tangy red onion & orange chutney and
toasted ciabatta gf*
Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Arancini
Crispy arancini filled with gooey mozzarella and sweet roasted red pepper, served
with a vibrant tomato and black garlic sauce V* (gf)
Mains
Traditional Roast Turkey
Classic roast turkey with all the festive trimmings—sage & onion stuffing, pigs in
blankets, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, and rich gravy gf*
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast
Succulent chicken wrapped in Parma ham, served with thyme-scented fondant
potatoes, buttered leeks, honey-glazed parsnips, and a red wine & thyme jus gf
Festive Nut Roast
Hearty and wholesome nut roast with traditional accompaniments and rich
vegetarian gravy v (ve)
Sweets
Traditional Christmas Pudding
A warm and spiced classic, served with roasted plum compote and your choice of
brandy sauce (gf* V / ve)
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake with a salted caramel swirl, served with rich chocolate sauce
and toffee ice cream
Trio of Sorbets
A refreshing assortment of vegan, fruit-forward sorbets gf* (ve)
3 course £40 per person
2 course £35 per person
Please make us aware of any dietary requirements
or allergies prior to the day of the booking.
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Get ready for an unforgettable night of festive food, live music, and dancing!
Our legendary Christmas Party Nights are the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends, family, or colleagues.
Doors open at 6:30 pm, so you can enjoy a drink or two before dinner at 7:30 pm… Then it’s party time until late!
ONLY £47 PER PERSON
Friday 5th December
Saturday 6th December
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Friday 12th December
Saturday 13th December
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Friday 19th December
Saturday 20th December
MENU
Starters
Wild Mushroom Soup
A velvety blend of wild mushrooms, topped with a golden truffle beignet and served with warm artisan bread V* (gf*)
Chicken Liver & Port Pâté
Smooth and richly flavoured pâté, paired with tangy red onion & orange chutney and toasted ciabatta gf*
Salmon Gravlax & Atlantic Prawns
Delicate house-cured salmon and Atlantic prawns dressed in a zesty citrus and dill mayo, served with a crisp fennel seed cracker gf*
Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Arancini
Crispy arancini filled with gooey mozzarella and sweet roasted red pepper, served with a vibrant tomato and black garlic sauce V* (gf)
Mains
Traditional Roast Turkey
Classic roast turkey with all the festive trimmings—sage & onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, and rich gravy gf*
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast
Succulent chicken wrapped in Parma ham, served with thyme-scented fondant potatoes, buttered leeks, honey-glazed parsnips, and a red wine & thyme jus gf
Slow-Braised Feather Blade of Beef
Melt-in-the-mouth beef served over truffle & garlic mashed potatoes, honey-roasted root vegetables, and a green peppercorn & brandy cream sauce gf
Festive Nut Roast
Hearty and wholesome nut roast with traditional accompaniments and rich vegetarian gravy v (ve)
Sweets
Traditional Christmas Pudding
A warm and spiced classic, served with roasted plum compote and your choice of brandy sauce (gf* V / ve)
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake with a salted caramel swirl, served with rich chocolate sauce and toffee ice cream
Lemon Roulade
Light and tangy lemon roulade, paired with raspberry coulis, freeze-dried raspberries, and raspberry ripple ice cream
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
Restaurant & Bar
Friday 5th, Saturday 6th, Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Friday 19th, Saturday 20th
Lunch service: 12pm – 2pm
Set menu dinner service: 7pm
Bar open: 12pm – late
All other days in December operate as normal
Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24th December
Restaurant: 12pm – 5pm
Bar closes around 7pm
Christmas Day – Thursday 25th December
Open for bookings only
Boxing Day – Friday 26th December
Closed
Saturday 27th December
Closed
Sunday 28th December
Restaurant & Bar: 12pm – 5pm
Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th December
Normal hours
New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 31st December
Food service: 12pm – 8pm
Bar open until late
New Year’s Eve Family Party (tickets £10 per person, children welcome)
7:30pm – 12:30am
January Opening Hours
Thursday 1st January – Normal hours
Friday 2nd January onwards – Normal hours resume
Annual Closure
Monday 5th – Sunday 11th January
Reopening Monday 12th January
TERMS & CONDITIONS
BOOKINGS
A provisional booking is deemed as an enquiry until a deposit has been
paid All bookings require a non-refundable & non-transferrable
deposit at the time of booking.
PAYMENT
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable and cannot be offset
against bar charges Full payment and Menu choice is due no later than 14 days
prior to the date of the event. Payment can be made by, credit or debit card (over
the phone or at the Hotel) or cash. Bank transfers are available for entire-party
payments only. Any bookings not confirmed in the designated timeframe will
be deemed to have been cancelled and any payments made retained. We advise
guests to insure against cancellation. Should you wish to cancel your reservation
the Organiser who made the booking must confirm this in writing. No refunds
will be given once final payments have been made. We are unable to provide
meals for collection/takeaway in the event of ill health or not non-attendance of
the events. Groups requiring a VAT Invoice must request this at time of booking
and can only be provided after the event.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Management reserves the right to make changes to any programme without
prior notice. Should any damage occur to the Hotel or Hotel property during
the event, a charge will be imposed to cover the cost of such damage. All drinks
are to be purchased from Hotel stocks. No alcohol can be brought into the hotel
(including as gifts). Items specifically requested which we do not normally
stock should be confirmed at the enquiry stage so that we can obtain from our
suppliers. Party Nights are covered by Licencing Legislation therefore admission
is reserved to over 18’s only. We reserve the right to ask for proof of age and
identification The party organiser is responsible for the behaviour all members
of the group. In the likely event of any improper behaviour the responsibility
rests with the party organiser.
MENUS & PRE-ORDERS
(v) Denotes Vegetarian, (gf) Gluten Free, (gf*) Gluten Free Option, (ve) Denotes
Vegan. If you are allergic to certain food types and would like advice regarding
the contents of our Menus, please contact the Christmas co-ordinator Party
Night – Pre-order due no later than 10 days before the date of the party night.
Celebrate the festivities with friends and family and the Whitehouse