Welcome to Christmas at The Cricketers
Something Truly Special
Christmas is our favourite time of year – the warmth from the fire, our unique upside down Christmas tree, children’s laughter and the sound of families and friends coming together to celebrate. The pods will be tastefully decorated ready for our festive menu going live on Friday 24th November.
Whether you are looking to organise a staff party, a meal out with all the family or friends look no further than The Cricketers! We pride ourselves on a great festive atmosphere and presenting traditional Christmas food with a touch of flair, always freshly made and delicious – so come and share the festive season with us. We can guarantee that The Cricketers will make your Christmas something truly special!
Private Winter Garden Dining
Warm and Cosey!
At The Cricketers, we are known for our great service and food. Now you can get cosy in the garden this Winter, as you spend a few hours wining and dining in the comfort of your very own heated dining pod.
Settle in with friends and family, entertain, have a meeting or celebrate that special occasion under the stars. In our dining pods we offer our full menu, alternatively you can use the dome for drinks and nibbles with friends. We have three beautifully furnished, lit and heated private dining pods to choose from with their own bluetooth speaker and can seat 6 guests in comfort.
MENUS FOR THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD
Christmas Fayre Menu
Starters & Nibbles
Cream of Broccoli and Stilton Soup with Rustic Cut Bread £8.25
Pan seared Scallops with Bisque Sauce and Roasted Red Pepper Bon Bons £14.95
Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto with Hazelnut Crumb and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds £8.75 (VG)
Smoked Mackerel Pâté with Watercress, Blood Orange Salad and Toast £8.95
Pan Roasted Pigeon Fillet on Toasted Brioche with Spinach, Caramelised Onion & Jus £9.95
Crispy Brie Bites with Cranberry Sauce £8.25
Pigs in Blanket with Gravy £8.50
Crispy Baby Squid with Saffron Aioli £8.95
Garlic Butter sautéed King Prawns served with Bread £8.95
Salt and Pepper Fried Padron Peppers £8.00 (VG)
Selection of Breads with Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar and Mixed Olives £7.50 (VG)
Hummus with Pitta Bread and Crudités £6.25 (VG)
Garlic and Rosemary baked Camembert with Ciabatta & Red Onion Jam £14.95 (Ideal to share)
Mains
Roast Turkey with Sage & Onion Stuffing, Pigs in Blanket, Seasonal Vegetables & Roast Potatoes £23.95
Venison Haunch Bourguignon with Smoked Pancetta, Creamy Horseradish Mash & Tender Stem £23.95
Wild Mushroom & Lentil Wellington, Butternut Squash Purée, Cranberry & Roast Baby Veg (VG) £19.50
Pan Roasted Cod Fillet with Cannellini Bean Casserole, Tender Stem & Crispy Samphire £22.95
Duo of Rump and Shoulder Lamb Croquette with Puy Lentils, Sautéed Kale and Jus £23.95
Steak and Ale Pie with Creamy Mash, Tender Stem and Gravy £18.95
Cumberland Sausages with Creamy Mash, Tender Stem and Onion Gravy £15.95
Beer Battered Haddock and Chips with Minted Mushy Peas and Tartare Sauce £18.95
10oz Aged Sirloin Steak with Grilled Tomato, Mushroom, Onion Rings and Chips £32.50
Cheeseburger with Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion, Gherkin, Baby Gem, Coleslaw & Fries £18.95
Sides & Sauces
Truffle and Parmesan Fries £5.95
Chunky Chips or Skinny Fries £4.00
Onion Rings £4.25
Grilled Tomato and Mushroom £4.25
Mixed Salad £4.25
Peppercorn Sauce £3.50
Sandwiches
Sandwiches are served with fries and salad - Monday to Saturday lunchtimes only.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Hummus Wrap £13.95
Club Sandwich with Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo £14.95
Beer Battered Fish Finger & Tartare Sauce £12.95
Sirloin Steak with Dijon Mustard and Rocket £14.95
Pizzas
Classic Margherita Pizza £12.95
Turkey, Bacon and Mushroom Pizza £14.95
Chorizo, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato and Jalapeno Pizza £14.95
Desserts
Crumble of the Day with Vanilla Custard £8.25
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream £8.25
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce and Cranberry Coulis £8.50
Selection of Ice Creams £4.50
Belgian Waffle with Boozy Cherry, Toasted Almond Flakes and Strawberry Ice Cream £8.75
Triple Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream £8.25
Selection of English and Continental Cheeses with Grapes, Celery, Chutney & Quince £10.95
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Food Allergies and Gluten Free:
For information regarding allergens, please ask a member of our team before ordering your meals.
Any dishes showing (GF) are adaptable to meet gluten free requirements, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Any dishes showing (GFA) are gluten free available dishes, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Set Price Festive Menu
2 courses £31.50
3 courses £39.50
Starters
Cream of Broccoli and Stilton Soup with Rustic Cut Bread
Pan Seared Scallops with Bisque Sauce & Roasted Red Pepper Bon Bons (£5 supplement)
Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto with Hazelnut Crumb and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (VG)
Smoked Mackerel Pâté with Watercress, Blood Orange Salad and Toast
Pan Roasted Pigeon Fillet on Toasted Brioche with Spinach, Caramelised Onion & Jus
Crispy Brie Bites with Cranberry Sauce
Garlic Butter sautéed King Prawns served with Bread
Salt and Pepper Fried Padron Peppers (VG)
Crispy Slow Cooked Beef Strips with Mango & Sweet Chilli Dip
Mains
Roast Turkey with Sage & Onion Stuffing, Pigs in Blanket, Seasonal Vegetables & Roast Potatoes
Venison Haunch Bourguignon with Smoked Pancetta, Creamy Horseradish Mash & Tender Stem
Wild Mushroom & Lentil Wellington, Butternut Squash Purée, Cranberry & Roast Baby Veg (VG)
Pan Roasted Cod Fillet with Cannellini Bean Casserole, Tender Stem & Crispy Samphire
Duo of Rump and Shoulder Lamb Croquette with Puy Lentils, Sautéed Kale and Jus
Desserts
Crumble of the Day with Vanilla Custard
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce and Cranberry Coulis
Selection of Ice Creams
Belgian Waffle with Boozy Cherry, Toasted Almond Flakes and Strawberry Ice Cream
Triple Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Selection of English and Continental Cheeses with Grapes, Celery, Chutney & Quince
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Food Allergies and Gluten Free:
For information regarding allergens, please ask a member of our team before ordering your meals.
Any dishes showing (GF) are adaptable to meet gluten free requirements, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Any dishes showing (GFA) are gluten free available dishes, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Festive Finger Buffet Menu
Buffet Selection Menu
Minimum of 25 people
Choice of 6 items £15.95 per head
Choice of 9 items £19.95 per head
Crispy Slow Cooked Beef Strips with Mango and Sweet Chilli Dip
Mixed Pizza Selection
Crispy Brie Bites with Cranberry Sauce
Roasted Red Pepper Arancini
Mini Fishcakes with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Sweet Potato Fries with Hummus
Mini Beer Battered Haddock Bites with Tartare
Pigs in Blanket with Gravy
Selection of Mini Chocolate Brownie and Sticky Toffee Pudding with Sauces
Hot Buffet Menu
Minimum of 25 people
Choice of 3 items £19.95 per head
Choice of 4 items £24.95 per head
Sweet Potato and Chick Pea Tagine (VG)
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
Venison Haunch Bourguignon with Smoked Pancetta
Roast Cod Fillets with Cannellini Bean Casserole
All served with a choice of 3
Pilau Rice (VG)
Creamy Mashed Potato
Hasselback New Potatoes
Naan Breads
Mixed Salads
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Food Allergies and Gluten Free:
For information regarding allergens, please ask a member of our team before ordering your meals.
Any dishes showing (GF) are adaptable to meet gluten free requirements, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Any dishes showing (GFA) are gluten free available dishes, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Christmas Day Menu
£90 per person. £50 Children under 12 years.
Chef’s Amuse Bouche
Fig and Parma toasted Brioche with Duxelles Mushroom and Gorgonzola
Starters
Red Lentil, Roasted Red Pepper and Coconut Milk Soup with Rustic Cut Bread
Pan seared Scallops and King Prawn, Parsnip Purée, Sautéed Wild Mushroom and crispy Parma Ham
Confit Duck Leg Rillette, fried Foie Gras, Cranberry Chutney & toasted Sourdough
King Oyster Mushroom Tart with Caramelized Onion, Chicory
And Candied Walnut Salad (VG)
Mains
Roasted Breast of Turkey with Sage and Onion Stuffing, Pigs in Blanket, Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Gravy
Lamb Saddle stuffed with Rosemary and Spinach Pesto with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Roasted Baby Vegetables and Red Wine Jus
Pan Roasted Halibut Fillet, New Potato Cake, Baby Leeks, Mussels & Saffron Velouté
Harissa and Maple Syrup glazed Rainbow Carrots with Cumin Carrot Purée, Puy Lentils And Romesco Sauce (VG)
Desserts
Brioche Bread & Butter Pudding with rich Vanilla Custard and Clotted Cream
Panna Cotta, Brownie and Mousse Chocolate Platter
Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce & Mixed Berry Compote
Coconut, Mango and Passion Fruit Trifle (VG)
Selection of English & Continental Cheeses with Chutney and Quince Jelly
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Food Allergies and Gluten Free:
For information regarding allergens, please ask a member of our team before ordering your meals.
Any dishes showing (GF) are adaptable to meet gluten free requirements, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Any dishes showing (GFA) are gluten free available dishes, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Kids' Christmas Day Menu
£50.00 per child under 12.
Starters
Cream of Tomato & Basil Soup with Bread Roll (V)
Parma Ham and Melon Salad with Honey dressing
Halloumi Fries with Hummus and Crudites
Mains
Roast Turkey Breast with Sage and Onion Dumpling served with Pigs in Blanket, Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Gravy
Sirloin Steak with Grilled Tomato, Peas and Chips
Confit Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Bake
Tempura Battered Haddock with New Potato Cake and Peas
Desserts
Christmas Pudding with Custard
Sticky Toffee Pudding and Vanilla Ice Cream
A Selection of Ice-Creams:
Belgian Waffle with Caramelised Banana, Toffee Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Apple Crumble with Vanilla Custard
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Food Allergies and Gluten Free:
For information regarding allergens, please ask a member of our team before ordering your meals.
Any dishes showing (GF) are adaptable to meet gluten free requirements, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Any dishes showing (GFA) are gluten free available dishes, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
New Year's Eve Gala Menu
£70 per person. Bookings only.
Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival, then after your meal dance the night away to a superb playlist from our DJ.
To Start
Roast Venison Haunch
with Parsnip and Spinach Risotto
Baked Goat’s Cheese Soufflé
White Wine Poached Pear, Candied Walnut & Kale (V)
Pan Fried Scallops
with Celeriac Purée, Champagne Sauce and Crispy Parma Ham
Confit Duck Leg Rillette
with Fig Chutney and Toasted Sourdough
Main Course
Beef Fillet
with Parsnip Purée, Wild Mushroom Sauce, Crispy Duck Egg Yolk and Sautéed Kale
Lemon Sole Fillet
stuffed with King Prawn Mousse, Hasselback Potatoes, Saffron Velouté with Caper and Leek Salad
King Oyster Mushroom and Caramelised Shallots Pie
with Celeriac Purée, Thyme Roasted Baby Root Vegetables and Jus (V)
Sage and Bacon stuffed Guinea Fowl Supreme
Mini Fondant Potato, Sherry Cream Sauce and Sautéed Kale
To Finish
Classic Baked Alaska
with Vanilla Ice Cream
Mango and Passion Fruit Cheesecake
with Mango Sorbet)
Chocolate and Champagne Trifle
with Raspberries and Coulis
British & Continental Cheeses
with Grapes, Celery, Chutney and Quince
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Food Allergies and Gluten Free:
For information regarding allergens, please ask a member of our team before ordering your meals.
Any dishes showing (GF) are adaptable to meet gluten free requirements, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Any dishes showing (GFA) are gluten free available dishes, please ask for this whilst ordering to ensure the correct dish is prepared.
Reserve your table by phone or email:
Tel: 01582 620612
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