Christmas Eve

Thursday 24 December 2026

Christmas Eve Menu

Lunch & dinner: 3 courses + a mince pie, £50 per person

Get into the festive spirit and join us this Christmas Eve for a delicious three-course festive meal, available for both lunch and dinner.

With a choice of dishes ranging from traditional festive favourites to delicious seasonal specialties, there’s something to tempt everyone. Finish your meal with a tasty mince pie—the perfect way to celebrate the magic of Christmas before the big day!

A separate Children’s Christmas Menu is also available.

Booking & advanced menu choices required.

Food Order Form available at the bottom of this page.

Starters

Prawn Cocktail

air-dried cherry tomatoes, buttered brown bread, lemon wedge

GFA DFA

Pâté de Campagne

toasted local sourdough, homemade piccalilli

DF GFA

White Wine Roasted Pear

Roquefort, chicory, pomegranate dressing

Beetroot Cured Salmon

compressed cucumber, gin and citrus gel, red vein sorrel

GF DF

Duck & Pistachio Terrine

local sourdough brioche, glazed fig, cranberry jam

GFA DFA

Wild Mushroom, Vegan Feta Tartlet

black olive caramel, herb oil, frisée

VE DF

Mains

Traditional Roast Turkey

pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing, roast potatoes, roasted root vegetables, seasonal vegetables, roasting gravy

DF GFA

Christmas Nut Roast

chestnut mushrooms, sherry-soaked cranberries, roast potatoes, roasted root vegetables, seasonal vegetables, vegan gravy

V VE GF DF

Slow Cooked Beef Shin

mash potato, turnip, carrot, pancetta crisp, broccoli tender stem, rich red wine sauce

Roast Sea Bass Fillet

spelt and winter vegetable broth, walnut pesto

One fillet

Two fillets

(£8 supplement)

Pancetta Wrapped Monkfish

pomme rosti, celeriac purée, red chicory, samphire, bisque

GF DF

Jerusalem Artichoke Risotto

parmesan flakes, brussels sprout leaves, hazelnut dressing

V GF VEA DFA

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding

brandy sauce, vanilla ice cream, butter tuile

V VA GFA DFA

‘The Black Horse’ Ferrero Rocher

Rice Krispies cake, chocolate bavarois, hazelnut cream, toasted hazelnuts

V GF

Vegan Black Forest Trifle

kirsch cherry compote, chocolate sprinkles

V VE

Burnt Orange Cheesecake

blood orange and rosemary compote, pistachio ice cream

Tiramisu

almond biscotti

Spiced Apple Cake

calvados custard, green apple sorbet

V VE GF DF

Cheese Platter

banana bread, artisan crackers, grapes, garlic and apple loose jelly, Hertfordshire honey

3 cheeses

V GFA

5 cheeses

(£4 supplement)

V GFA

Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbet

please ask a member of our team for suitable vegetarian and vegan option

VA VEA GFA DFA

Children’s Christmas Menu Christmas Eve Menu

v – Suitable for vegetarians
ve – Suitable for vegans
gf – Gluten Free
df – Dairy Free
vea/gfa/dfa – Vegan/Gluten Free/Dairy Free Available. This dish can be adapted to vegan, gluten free or dairy free when requested Our chefs are happy to cater for additional vegetarian requests and individual dietary requirements.

Before ordering, please notify any food or drink allergies/intolerances to your server. An optional 12.5% gratuity will be added to your final bill which will be distributed equally to all staff on duty.

*Your credit card details will be taken to secure your reservation. No money will be deducted from your credit card at this time, however, failure to notify The Black Horse of cancellation without a minimum of 48hrs notice will result in a charge of £20 per person. “No shows” on the day will incur the full charge.