BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)
House pesto, rosemary & sea salt focaccia
Christmas Menu 2024 at The Encore in Stratford-Upon-Avon
At The Encore, we pride ourselves on being the perfect place for festive celebrations, from magical catch-ups to post-Christmas treats - and don’t you deserve it all?
Now, we’re giving you even more fabulous excuses to indulge together this festive season, with a 3-course Festive Menu wrapped up and waiting. Available from 26th November to 30th December - excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day - taste the festive cheer for £36.50. That includes the little ones, with their very own 3-course Festive Menu for £14.95.
Looking for a final flourish? Get into the festive spirit and treat yourself to our Extra Special Upgrade for +£15pp, which means the finest of seasonal dishes without a supplemental cost, and a glass of Chapel Down Brut NV or a pint of Peroni upon your arrival. Then, the final gift... your choice of cocktail, between an Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, Chocolate Orange Martini or Old Fashioned.
Make sure to cross one thing off your festive to-do list and book your table*. Christmas may come once a year, but the excitement lasts all year long at The Encore.
*Please note that a £10pp deposit on tables of 10 or more is required between 24th November – 24th December and the 27th – 30th December.
OUR FESTIVE MENU
Three Courses From £36.50 Per Person
UPGRADE TO OUR EXTRA SPECIAL MENU FOR JUST +£15 PER PERSON
Treat you and your loved ones to our Extra Special Festive package for just +£15 per person, which includes no supplements across dishes, a glass of Chapel Down Brut NV or pint of Peroni Nastro Azzurro on arrival and a cocktail to finish.
Choose from: Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, Chocolate Orange Martini or Old Fashioned
Starters
PORT & CHEDDAR MUSHROOMS* (V)
Toasted rosemary & sea salt focaccia
PAN-FRIED WILD SCALLOPS*
Crispy prosciutto, thyme velouté, capers, artichoke crisps.
+£4 supplement
CHICKEN LIVER & FIG PARFAIT*
Cherry amaretto compote, candied seeds, toasted bread
SMOKED MACKEREL RILLETTE
Kohlrabi pickle, yuzu & lime aioli, artisan bread
GOATS CHEESE WHISKEY GLAZE TATIN* (V)
Butternut squash, shallots, house pesto, dressed watercress.
Vegan alternative available
Mains
All mains are served with roasted carrots, parsnips & sautéed Brussels sprouts
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
Lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy
SLOW-COOKED BRITISH PORK BELLY
Roasted apple ketchup, dauphinoise potato, Tenderstem® broccoli, glazed carrot, rich gravy.
Add scallops +£4 supplement
PAN-FRIED SEABASS FILLET*
Saffron velouté, cherry tomatoes, green peas, spinach, baby potatoes, gremolata
30 DAY-AGED 10oz RIB-EYE STEAK
Juicy in texture and bursting with flavour, recommended medium. Served with rustic thick-cut chips, caramelised onion, sauteed mushrooms, parsley butter
+£7.50 supplement
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CELERIAC WELLINGTON (VE)
Wild garlic, Tenderstem® broccoli, roasted potatoes, onion gravy
Desserts
KUMQUAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)
Hot brandy sauce.
Vegan alternative available
CHEESE & BISCUITS (V)
Taw Valley Cheddar, Stilton, Jacquin Buchette goats cheese, hedgerow chutney
+£2.50 supplement
MINCE PIE TART (V)
Jude's brandy ice cream
HOME-BAKED VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
Amaretti biscuit crumb, chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream
VANILLA POACHED PEAR (VE)
Raspberry sorbet, sweet crumb, chocolate sauce
CALLEBAUT WHITE CHOCOLATE CRÈME BRULEE (V)
Raspberries, sugared lemon, viola
Children's Festive Menu
3 Courses for £14.95
Starters
GARLIC & MOZZARELLA PIZZETTE (V)
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)
House pesto, rosemary & sea salt focaccia
SMOKED MACKEREL RILETTE
Kohlrabi pickle, yuzu & lime aioli, artisan bread
Mains
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
Lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy
FRESHLY BATTERED LINE-CAUGHT COD
With peas and your choice of veg sticks, baby potatoes or fries
MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)
With veg sticks
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CELERIAC WELLINGTON (VE)
Wild garlic, Tenderstem® broccoli, roasted potatoes, onion gravy
Desserts
HOME-BAKED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE & ICE CREAM (V)
Choose two scoops from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or honeycomb
SEASONAL FRUITS (VE)
Coconut sorbet
KUMQUAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING (VE)
Vegan custard
HOME-BAKED VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
Chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream
Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross contamination may occur and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. Our easy to use allergen guide will be available for you to use on the food section of our website or on our Glass Onion App. The information available is, to the best of our knowledge correct, however is subject to change between the time of advance booking and the time of dining.
If you have any questions, allergies or intolerances, or you require our allergen information, please let us know before booking and at the time of your visit. Please refer to our allergen information at the time of your visit to check for changes. (v) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server. *Contains alcohol. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Weights stated are approximate uncooked weights. All items are subject to availability.
The nutritional information for our menu is provided as a guide. It is calculated using average values and is based on a typical serving size. Adults need around 2000kcal a day.
Dietary Information
(V) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (VE) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server.
SEE ALL OF OUR FESTIVE AND SPECIAL DAY MENUS BELOW
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Deposit Information
Festive Menu Deposit - *Please note that a £10pp deposit on tables of 10 or more is required between 24th November - 24th December and the 27th - 30th December.
*Please note that all deposits are Non-Refundable
COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF CHAPEL DOWN BRUT NV TERMS & CONDITIONS
Book your table online before the 31st October to dine from our festive menu from 26th November – 13th December and you will be sent your unique voucher for complimentary bottle of Chapel Down on 03/11/2024. Guests will receive a complimentary bottle of Chapel Down Brut NV when 4 or more people dine from our festive menu. For tables of 3 or less each guest will receive 1 x 125ml glass of Chapel Down English Sparkling Wine. Offer available for dine in only. Voucher can be used once during the redemption window. Any alcohol offers are available to age 18’s and over only. Please check with your server to ensure that the offer is available before ordering. The offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions, vouchers, or discount offers. Offer may be withdrawn or amended at any time. The offer is non-exchangeable; non-transferable; is not a credit, debit or charge card; and no cash alternative is offered. The Promoter of the offer is Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited trading as Premium Country Pubs English law applies.
