FESTIVE MENUS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR S EVE 2017
CONTACT US The Black Horse Ireland, Nr Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QL Telephone: 01462 811398 Fax: 01462 817238 www.blackhorseireland.com Christmas Season Menu available Monday - Saturday (lunchtime and evening) from Friday 1st December - Sunday 24th December 2017 Our standard Sunday Lunch menu available on Sundays (excluding Christmas Eve) Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year s Day. Gift vouchers are available - please ask for details. Darren and the team look forward to making your Christmas meal an enjoyable occasion!
STARTERS CHRISTMAS SEASON MENU 3Tomato & Basil Soup with Vodka cream, served with warm baker s bread and herb butter 3Breaded Brie with cranberry sauce and dressed salad leaves Smoked Haddock Rillettes gf with pickled cucumber ribbons, rocket leaves and dill crème fraîche Chicken & Tarragon Ballotine with a fennel and chilli remoulade and ciabatta crisps 3Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto finished with pumpkin seeds and walnut oil 3Creamy Vegetable Chowder gf with vegetable crisps Pan Fried Partridge Breast with parsnip puree, shaved Brussel sprouts and balsamic jus 3Chargrilled Watermelon with a mango and mint salsa and pea shoots Please choose from our Christmas Season Menu Cider & Star Anise Poached Pear Salad gf with crumbled Stilton and chicory Cod Arancini with garden pea puree, edamame beans and crisp bacon 3Goats Cheese Bon Bons gf rolled in crushed roasted nuts, served with beetroot carpaccio, beetroot gel and endive Whiskey Infused Salmon Pâté gf with cucumber jelly, egg, cucumber crisps and candied orange LUNCH 2 COURSES 3 COURSES 20.95 26.95 PRICE PER PERSON DINNER 3 COURSES 29.95 PRICE PER PERSON
MAINS Roast Breast of Hertfordshire Turkey with cranberry stuffing, roasted root vegetables, steamed seasonal vegetables, pigs in blankets, garlic and thyme duck fat roasted potatoes and turkey gravy Game & Vegetable Pie df topped with puff pastry lid served with baby potatoes and steamed market vegetables Fillet of Sea Bass with sautéed baby potatoes, wilted kale and salsa verde Slow Braised Shin of Beef gf with chive mashed potatoes, roasted shallot puree, truffle oil sautéed cabbage and Merlot jus 3 The Black Horse Nut Roast with roast potatoes, steamed seasonal vegetables, roasted root vegetables, and vegetarian gravy Butterflied Rainbow Trout with shredded pak choi, julienne of carrots, pomme parisienne and mint vinaigrette Poached & Butter Basted Chicken Breast gf with fondant potato, fine beans and forest mushroom sauce Supreme of Salmon on a borlotti bean and vegetable cassoulet 3Beetroot & Butternut Squash Filo Wellington with buttery mashed potatoes, wilted and crispy kale, pickled shallots and pesto dressing Chargrilled Pork Loin Steak gf with Bramley apple and sage puree, rosti potatoes, braised red cabbage and cider jus Pan Roasted Pheasant Breast gf with dauphinoise potatoes, fennel puree, roasted beets with caraway and an orange jus Chargrilled 7oz Ribeye Steak ( 5 Supplement) with roasted plum tomatoes, roasted flat mushroom, triple cooked chunky chips and peppercorn sauce 3 = vegetarian gf = this dish can be adapted to Gluten Free df = this dish can be adapted to Dairy Free If you require these dishes to be adapted to either Dairy or Gluten Free please ensure you inform us in advance. Please notify us with your pre-order any food or drink allergies / intolerances. A 10% gratuity will be added to your total bill and equally distributed to all staff on duty. A deposit of 10 per person will be required to confirm your reservation. Menu choice to be booked in advance.
DESSERTS Traditional Christmas Pudding gf (3suitable for vegetarians) with brandy crème anglaise Winter Spiced Fruit Panna Cotta gf topped with blackberry jelly Glazed Lemon Tart with raspberry textures Milk Chocolate & Baileys Cheesecake with honey tuille and chocolate ice cream Lavazza Coffee Crème Brûlée gf with homemade amaretti Rum Baba with poached pear and ginger ice cream Apple & Blackberry Crumble with vanilla ice cream Artisan Cheese Board gf ( 1 supplement) a selection of 3 British artisan cheeses, served with a selection of biscuits, celery, grapes, crisp apple and homemade fruit chutney Selection of quality ice creams and sorbets available upon request Filter Coffee with Chocolate Truffles 2.50 Speciality tea and coffee available upon request for an additional 1 supplement (excludes liqueur coffee) View our extensive wine list on our website: www.blackhorseireland.com