How it works
We’ve chosen a Festive Menu, so whether it’s Christmas Turkey or one of our Pub Classics, they’ll all be available throughout December. To book a table, simply call the pub; 01277 295 693.
For Christmas Day & Boxing Day bookings, please give us a call to reserve a table, but hurry as table’s will go fast due to demand. We will be asking for a deposit on booking and then the final balance along with your menu choices are payable by 1st December.
Come see Santa at the Old Kings Head
This year we’re extremely excited to announce, we’ll be visited in December by Father Christmas in our Grotto area at the Old Kings Head.
We’re taking bookings on the following dates;
- Saturday 9th December (Breakfast & Lunch)
- Saturday 16th December (Breakfast & Lunch)
Children will get to meet Father Christmas with a photo opportunity, where Santa will also hand out a small gift to the children too.
Spaces are limited on these dates; so give the pub a call to reserve your table. Deposit required on booking.
Lunch bookings are based on our Christmas Festive Menu, 2 courses for £27.95 for adults and £20 for Children.
Breakfast bookings are £20 for adults and £20 for children, which includes a breakfast meal with a bucks fizz, alternatively a juice respectively for children.
Don’t miss out – book in with us today!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Christmas Wreath Making with Stock Florist
Book in for a Wreath Making Masterclass on Monday 4th or Tuesday 5th December. Hosted in partnership with Stock Florist! Then after all your hard work, reward yourselves with an afternoon Tea too!
The workshop will be a creating a stunning wreath, perfect for the Festive Season. Learn to create a stunning door piece, with no prior experience necessary. An experienced florist will help you every step of the way, ensuring you gain the confidence and skills to create a stunning wreath, ready for you to take and dress your home with or gift to a friend!
Tickets are £55 per head, 12-2pm (Workshop) & 2.30pm-4.00pm (Afternoon Tea & glass of fizz). You can also upgrade to a bottomless Prosecco for your Afternoon Tea for £65p/p
Please note there are limited places available and booking is essential.
Festive Menu
Two Courses £27.95 Three Courses £33.95
Starters
Roasted Parsnip and pear soup, with sourdough (VG)
Charred paprika leeks, toasted almonds, on crostini with Romero sauce (VG)
Wild boar and chorizo meatballs in tomato ragu
Smoked mackerel, orange and fennel salad with horseradish crème fraiche
Mains
Traditional roasted Turkey with all the accompaniments
Pan seared duck breast, gratin potatoes, braised chicory, blackcurrant jus
Slow roasted pressed pork belly, black pudding bubble & squeak, mulled cider jus
Pan fried sea bass, mussel meat and tomato stew, herbed rosti
Chestnut mushroom risotto with roasted chestnut dressing (VG)
Desserts
Christmas Pudding, with brandy sauce
White chocolate and peach trifle
Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake, raspberry coulis, Lemon sorbet
Mulled wine poach pear, white chocolate ice cream & meringue crumb
Warm toasted waffle, Winter Berries, Cinnamon ice cream
Please Note; this menu is subject to minor changes.
Christmas Day Menu
Adults £110 p/p
Starters
Celeriac, Hazelnut and Truffle Soup, with Sourdough (VG)
Ham hock & pistachio terrine, apple & date chutney, warm toasted Sourdough
Gin & dill salmon, potted prawn & crayfish mousse, beetroot gel crème fraiche toasted rye bread
Spiced pumpkin tart with rocket hazelnut and celery salary, roasted nut dressing dipping oil (VG)
Mains
Traditional Roasted Turley with all the accompaniments
Rump of lamb, Parmenter potato, Redcurrant jus and medley of veg
Baked Halibut, Champagne & caper beurre blanc sauce, sauteed sorrel new potatoes
Garlic and paprika grilled cauliflower steak, sweetcorn relish, red onion, baked potato wedges
Desserts
Christmas Pudding, with Brandy sauce and redcurrant compote
Chocolate Duo: Warm chocolate brownie & Dark Forest Gateau
Panettone bread & butter pudding, with crème anglaise
British farmhouse cheeses, biscuits & crackers, fig chutney with grapes
To Finish
Warm Mince Pies with Tea & Coffee
Please Note; this menu is subject to minor changes.
Children £50 each
Christmas Day Takeaway Dinner
Christmas Day Takeaway Dinner
By popular demand and request, we’ve allocated a limited amount of slots for Christmas Dinner Takeaway’s based on our Sunday Roast Takeaway’s.
Christmas Dinner’s can be pre-ordered and collected on Christmas Eve ready for Christmas Day, so whether it’s stay at home but don’t want to cook or perhaps someone may be alone this Christmas, what better way than to show someone you’re thinking of them. We will have some deliveries available, so please do ask when ordering, with a small donation going to Little Haven’s Hospice, our nominated charity.
We’re offering two options for this Christmas Dinner Takeaway
Christmas Dinner; Christmas Turkey, Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets, with Roasted Honey Parsnips & Carrots and Brussel Sprouts & Gravy
Christmas Dinner Package per-person £25.00
Or
Festive Package per-person £35.00,
which is supplied with; Christmas Dinner, Mince Pie & Festive Cracker and Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake
How it works;
Simply pre-order your Christmas Dinner’s in advance by 20th December
Let us know your preferred time for collection on Christmas Eve
Christmas Day, simply sit back and relax as all the preparation has been done!
We supply very simple instructions for re-heating your Christmas Dinner, just like all our Sunday Takeaway’s that we have run through out the year.
Boxing Day Menu
£59.50 p/p
Starters
Roasted Parsnip and pear soup, with Sourdough (VG)
Ham hock & pistachio terrine, apple & date chutney, warm toasted ciabatta
Roasted sweet peppers, with Vegan Feta (VG)
Smoked mackerel, orange and fennel salad with horseradish crème fraiche
Mains
Traditional Roasted Turley with all the accompaniments
Roast sirloin of beef, roasted potatoes, Seasonal Winter vegetables and red wine gravy
Red Thai seafood curry, sticky Jasmine rice, pak choi
Chestnut and mushroom squash pie, creamy mash, honey roasted carrots, gravy
Desserts
Christmas Pudding, with Brandy sauce and mixed berry compote
Chocolate Torte, orange compote and Chantilly cream
Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake, raspberry coulis, Lemon sorbet
Nose of cheese selection, biscuits & crackers, fig chutney with grapes
Children’s Festive Menu
£20 p/p
Starters
Tomato Soup, with buttered sliced bread
Garlic Bread or Cheesy Garlic Bread
Mains
Kids Traditional Turkey
Breaded cod goujons, chunky chips & garden peas
Puddings
Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Trio Ice Cream (Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry)
Please Note; this menu is subject to minor changes.
This is a sample menu.
We are happy to provide allergen guidelines for our menu items, for more detailed information please speak to a member of the team. We take additional measures when told about allergens but as our food is prepared and freshly cooked to order in our kitchen, we cannot guarantee all traces of our allergens are completely removed.