Festive Dining at Blackwell Grange

Gather around the table and celebrate the season with us at Blackwell Grange.

From relaxed festive lunches and indulgent afternoon teas to Christmas Day dining with all the trimmings, our chefs have created a wonderful selection of seasonal menus for you to enjoy with family, friends and colleagues.

Festive Lunches

Tuesday 1–Wednesday 23 December
Served from 12:30pm–3:30pm | Excluding Sundays

Join us throughout December for a delicious festive lunch in the warm and welcoming surroundings of Blackwell Grange.

Whether you’re catching up with friends, organising a Christmas lunch with colleagues or spending time with family, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season.

Adult Prices

Main course: £15.95

Two courses: £17.95

Three courses: £19.95

Children’s Prices

Main course: £5.95

Two courses: £6.95

Three courses: £8.95

Festive Lunch Menu

Starters

Homemade winter vegetable broth
Served with a crusty bread roll. Vegetarian, with a gluten-free option available.

Duo of seasonal melon
Served with blood orange sorbet and spiced berry compote. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Smooth duck liver and orange pâté
Served with plum and apple chutney and toasted brioche.

Main Courses

Roast topside of beef or roast breast of turkey
Served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Baked fillet of salmon
Served with wok-fried noodles, tenderstem broccoli and sweet chilli sauce. A gluten-free option is available.

Potato gnocchi
Served with tomato and salsa sauce, rocket and fresh Parmesan. Vegetarian, with a gluten-free option available.

Desserts

Traditional Christmas pudding
Served with rum sauce. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Lemon berry delice
Served with spiced berry compote. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Belgian chocolate and clementine torte
Served with caramel sauce. Gluten-free.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Monday–Saturday: 12pm–5pm
Sunday: 3pm–5pm
£24.95 per person

Indulge in the magic of the season with our beautifully prepared Festive Afternoon Tea.

Served in the warm and welcoming surroundings of Blackwell Grange, it’s the perfect way to celebrate with loved ones or enjoy a well-deserved seasonal treat.

Festive Afternoon Tea is subject to availability and is not served on 23, 24, 25 or 31 December.

Festive Afternoon Tea Menu

Finger Sandwiches

• Roast turkey and stuffing

• Smoked salmon and cream cheese

• Wensleydale cheese and fruit chutney

Savouries

A trio of freshly baked miniature scones:

• Fruit scone

• Plain scone

• Cheese scone

Sweet Treats

• Miniature mince pie

• Gingerbread

• Biscoff and marshmallow tiffin

• Lemon meringue finger

Please let our team know about any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.

Christmas Eve Carvery

Thursday 24 December | 12pm–8pm
Booking is essential

Begin your Christmas celebrations with a beautifully prepared festive carvery at Blackwell Grange.

Enjoy expertly carved meats, traditional seasonal accompaniments and classic festive flavours, all served with warm hospitality in our elegant surroundings.

There’s no cooking, no rushing and no washing up—just wonderful food and time together before the excitement of Christmas Day begins.

Christmas Eve Menu and Prices

Starters | £8.95

Homemade winter vegetable broth
Served with a crusty bread roll. Vegetarian, with a gluten-free option available.

Duo of seasonal melon
Served with blood orange sorbet and spiced berry compote. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Smooth duck liver and orange pâté
Served with plum and apple chutney and toasted brioche.

Prawn and crayfish salad
Served with Marie Rose sauce and focaccia bread. A gluten-free option is available.

From the Carvery | £17.95

Choose from:

• Roast topside of beef

• Roast breast of turkey

• Honey-glazed gammon

Served with traditional accompaniments and seasonal vegetables.

From the Kitchen | £16.95

Baked fillet of salmon
Served with wok-fried noodles, tenderstem broccoli and sweet chilli sauce. A gluten-free option is available.

Potato gnocchi
Served with tomato and salsa sauce, rocket and fresh Parmesan. Vegetarian, with a gluten-free option available.

Desserts | £7.95

Traditional Christmas pudding
Served with rum sauce. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Lemon berry delice
Served with spiced berry compote. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Belgian chocolate and clementine torte
Served with caramel sauce. Gluten-free.

White chocolate and red velvet cheesecake

Please contact our team for children’s dining options and prices.

Christmas Day Lunch

Friday 25 December | 12pm–3:30pm
Booking is essential

Make Christmas Day one to remember at Blackwell Grange.

Join us in Havelock’s Restaurant for a beautifully prepared Christmas lunch, surrounded by all the warmth and magic of the season, while our team takes care of everything else.

Prices

Adults: £115

Children: £60

Children under three: Free

A deposit of £20 per person is required to secure your booking. Full payment must be made by 1 November 2026.

Christmas Day Menu

Starters

Cream of white onion and port soup
Served with a crusty bread roll.

Wild boar, cognac and plum pâté
Served with fig and berry chutney and toasted ciabatta.

Festive seafood selection
Smoked salmon, tiger prawns, fresh crab and green-lipped mussels, served with mango, lime and chilli dressing and focaccia bread.

Creamy Wensleydale cheese and cranberry salad
Served with walnut crumb and mulled wine syrup.

Main Courses

Roast breast of turkey
Served with gratin potato, chipolatas wrapped in bacon, herb stuffing and Yorkshire pudding.

Pan-fried breast of Gressingham duck
Served with gratin potato and blackberry sauce.

The turkey and duck dishes are served with honey-roasted carrots, parsnips, buttered Brussels sprouts and braised red cabbage.

Herb-crusted cod loin steak
Served with creamy mashed potato, sautéed samphire, tenderstem broccoli and prawn velouté.

Butternut squash, lentil and almond Wellington
Served with herb-roasted new potatoes, tomato and salsa sauce and seasonal vegetables.

Desserts

Traditional Christmas pudding
Served with rum butter sauce.

Baileys crème brûlée
Served with berry compote and Christmas shortbread.

Limoncello cheesecake
Served with crushed meringue and raspberry sauce.

Cheeseboard selection
Mature cheddar, Brie, blue Stilton and smoked Applewood, served with celery, grapes and savoury crackers.

Boxing Day Carvery

Saturday 26 December | 12:30pm–3:30pm
Booking is essential

Keep the festive feeling going with a relaxed Boxing Day lunch at Blackwell Grange.

After all the excitement of Christmas Day, sit back and enjoy great food, cosy surroundings and time with family and friends. No cooking and no washing up—just a little extra Christmas cheer.

Boxing Day Menu and Prices

Starters | £8.95

• Homemade winter vegetable broth with a crusty bread roll

• Seasonal melon with blood orange sorbet and spiced berry compote

• Duck liver and orange pâté with plum and apple chutney and toasted brioche

• Prawn and crayfish salad with Marie Rose sauce and focaccia bread

From the Carvery | £17.95

Choose from:

• Roast topside of beef

• Roast breast of turkey

• Honey-glazed gammon

Served with traditional accompaniments and seasonal vegetables.

From the Kitchen | £16.95

• Baked salmon with wok-fried noodles, tenderstem broccoli and sweet chilli sauce

• Potato gnocchi with tomato and salsa sauce, rocket and fresh Parmesan

Desserts | £7.95

• Traditional Christmas pudding with rum sauce

• Lemon berry delice with spiced berry compote

• Belgian chocolate and clementine torte with caramel sauce

• White chocolate and red velvet cheesecake

Please contact our team for children’s dining options and prices.

New Year’s Day Carvery

Friday 1 January 2027 | 12:30pm–3:30pm
Booking is essential

Start the New Year relaxed, refreshed and well fed.

Join us for a laid-back New Year’s Day lunch—the perfect way to recover after the celebrations. Sit back, unwind and enjoy great food and good company, with no cooking and no stress.

New Year’s Day Menu and Prices

Starters | £8.95

• Homemade winter vegetable broth with a crusty bread roll

• Seasonal melon with blood orange sorbet and spiced berry compote

• Duck liver and orange pâté with plum and apple chutney and toasted brioche

• Prawn and crayfish salad with Marie Rose sauce and focaccia bread

From the Carvery | £17.95

Choose from:

• Roast topside of beef

• Roast breast of turkey

• Honey-glazed gammon

Served with traditional accompaniments and seasonal vegetables.

From the Kitchen | £16.95

• Baked salmon with wok-fried noodles, tenderstem broccoli and sweet chilli sauce

• Potato gnocchi with tomato and salsa sauce, rocket and fresh Parmesan

Desserts | £7.95

• Traditional Christmas pudding with rum sauce

• Lemon berry delice with spiced berry compote

• Belgian chocolate and clementine torte with caramel sauce

• White chocolate and red velvet cheesecake

Please contact our team for children’s dining options and prices.

Book Your Festive Dining Experience

To reserve your table, call our events team on 01325 509 906 or email events.blackwell@bruhennyhotels.co.uk.

Please let us know about any allergies, dietary requirements or accessibility needs when making your booking.