CHRISTMAS AT THE ROSE AND CROWN HOTEL

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN COLCHESTER WITH US!

Enjoy a truly traditional Christmas in Colchester by celebrating in the town’s oldest hotel, The Rose and Crown Hotel!

Whether you’re joining us for a Christmas party, a relaxed Christmas lunch with friends or seeing in the New Year in style, we’ll take care of every detail so you can enjoy a stress-free and fun-filled Christmas.

CHRISTMAS MENU

We also offer a vegan Christmas menu.

STARTERS

Classic crayfish and prawn cocktail (cr,e,g)
Marie Rose sauce and toasted ciabatta

Spicy parsnip and butternut squash soup (g,mk)
crispy shallots & warm bread (v)

Creamy mushroom and pea arancini (mk,g,e)
herb & tomato ragu (v)

Chicken liver pâté (g,mk)
homemade onion chutney and warm sourdough

MAINS

Traditional roast turkey (g,mk)
homemade stuffing, pigs in blankets, winter vegetables, roast potatoes & gravy

Traditional roast beef (g,mk,e)
Yorkshire pudding, winter vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy

Pan fried sea bass (f,mk)
new potatoes, fine beans, mangetout and a tarragon cream

Roasted root vegetable pie (g,mk)
buttery mash, cabbage, peas and a parsley sauce (v)

DESSERTS

Classic vanilla crème brûlée (g,mk,e,v)
ginger snap biscuits

Pear and cinnamon tarte (g,mk,e,v)
crème anglaise

Chocolate fudge brownie (g,mk,e,v)
raspberry ice cream

Traditional Christmas pudding (g,m,e,v)
brandy cream

Tea, coffee and mints

Book – 01206 866677 Enquire

ALLERGENS KEY

cy – Celery | g – Gluten/Wheat | cr – Crustaceans | e – Egg | f – Fish | l – Lupin | mk – Milk | m – Molluscs | md – Mustard | n – Nuts | p – Peanuts | ss – Sesame Seeds | s – Soybeans | sp – Sulphur Dioxide

CHRISTMAS DAY MENU

We also offer a vegan Christmas menu.

STARTERS

Garlic and lemon king prawns (cr)
rocket salad

Duck terrine (g)
cherry compote, pea shoots and toasted ciabatta

Breaded Brie (g,mk,e,v)
cranberry dip and oak leaf (v)

Wild mushroom and stilton soup (g,mk)
crunchy croutons and herb oil (v)

MAINS

Traditional roast turkey (g)
homemade stuffing, pigs in blankets, winter vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy

Rosemary lamb shank
roast potatoes, winter vegetables and a mint jus

Grilled tuna steak (f,mk)
baby new potatoes, olives, green beans and lemon butter sauce

Chickpea, butternut and swede stew (g,mk,v)
fondant potatoes and toasted tiger bread (v)

DESSERTS

Traditional Christmas pudding (g,mk,e,v)
brandy cream

Lemon and blueberry cheesecake (g,mk,e)
Marsala cream

Bread and butter pudding (g,mk,e,v)
marmalade, chocolate and pouring cream

Banana and mango parfait (mk,e,v)
prosecco sorbet

Tea, coffee, mince pies and petit fours

Book – 01206 866677 Enquire

ALLERGENS KEY

cy – Celery | g – Gluten/Wheat | cr – Crustaceans | e – Egg | f – Fish | l – Lupin | mk – Milk | m – Molluscs | md – Mustard | n – Nuts | p – Peanuts | ss – Sesame Seeds | s – Soybeans | sp – Sulphur Dioxide

BOXING DAY MENU

We also offer a vegan Christmas menu.

STARTERS

Chorizo and lemon scallops (m,mk)
crispy kale and a white wine sauce

Roasted tomato and oregano soup (g,mk)
warm bread roll (v)

Moroccan spiced lamb cutlets
root vegetable crisps

Turkey and bacon Caesar salad (mk,g)
Caesar dressing, parmesan and croutons

MAINS

Garlic and rosemary chicken breast (mk)
dauphinoise potatoes, vegetables and a red wine jus

Roast loin of pork (g,mk,e)
winter vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy

Seafood risotto (m,cr,mk)
mussels, clams, prawns with rocket and Parmesan salad

Sweet potato, spinach and lentil curry
coriander rice and poppadums (v)

DESSERTS

Sticky toffee pudding (g,mk,e,v)
butterscotch sauce

Port and peach trifle (g,mk,e)
Victoria sponge and marsala cream

Crème caramel (g,mk,e,v)
ladyfinger biscuits

Apple and cinnamon rice pudding (mk,n,v)
toasted almonds

Tea, coffee and mints

Book – 01206 866677 Enquire

ALLERGENS KEY

cy – Celery | g – Gluten/Wheat | cr – Crustaceans | e – Egg | f – Fish | l – Lupin | mk – Milk | m – Molluscs | md – Mustard | n – Nuts | p – Peanuts | ss – Sesame Seeds | s – Soybeans | sp – Sulphur Dioxide

VEGAN CHRISTMAS MENU

Our vegan Christmas menu is available on all dates as an alternative to our standard Christmas menu.

STARTERS

Tomato, mozzarella and basil salad
rocket and olive oil

Beetroot, apple and walnut soup (g,n)
granary bread

Black olive tapenade bruschetta (g)
sundried tomatoes and thyme

MAINS

Swede, parsnip and butternut pie (g)
roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy

Roasted red pepper and aubergine risotto
rocket salad

Soy and ginger cauliflower steak (s)
steamed rice and pak choi

DESSERTS

Chocolate orange brownie (g)
vanilla ice cream

Strawberry eton mess

Lemon tart (g)
raspberries and cream

Tea, coffee and mints

Book – 01206 866677 Enquire

ALLERGENS KEY

cy – Celery | g – Gluten/Wheat | cr – Crustaceans | e – Egg | f – Fish | l – Lupin | mk – Milk | m – Molluscs | md – Mustard | n – Nuts | p – Peanuts | ss – Sesame Seeds | s – Soybeans | sp – Sulphur Dioxide

HOW TO FIND US

We’re located just outside Colchester town centre, with plenty of FREE parking available on site.

Best Western The Rose and Crown Hotel
East Street, Colchester,
Essex, CO1 2TZ

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