King Prawn and Smoked Salmon Cocktail*
Dressed in a bloody Mary Marie Rose sauce on a bed of tomatoes & lettuce. Served with artisan bloomer bread.
FESTIVE MENU AT The Cuckoo
Whether you’re looking to unwind after crossing items off your Christmas to-do list or simply wanting to soak up the season with your loved ones, we know just the place.
Tuck into our wonderful Festive Menu for £31.95, all yours to savour from 1st to 31st December (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day). Since it’s only here for a limited time, our chefs are making sure that every single addition is extra special, so expect festive twists on your favourite dishes and a few seasonal surprises… Our Children's Festive menu is £11.50
The Cuckoo is the place to be this holiday season. Won’t you join us?
Festive Menu
Festive Menu
Starters
Camembert & Cheddar mushroom fondue (V)
Cheddar cheese, camembert and garlic fondue sauce with fresh mushrooms topped with lovage pesto. Served with toasted artisan bloomer to dip
Goats Cheese and Shallot Tart (V)*
Rich shallots cooked in ale, topped with sliced goats cheese on a flaky puff pastry base. Vegan alternative available.
Chicken Redcurrant & Brandy Pate*
Served with apple, date & tamarind chutney and a toasted rustic roll
Beetroot & pumpkin seed arancini (VE)
Served with our rainbow greens & grains salad & creamy chickpea hummus
Roast tomato and red pepper soup (V)
topped with ciabatta croutons and served with artisan bloomer bread. Vegan alternative available
Baked Scallops & King Prawns
baked in mozzarella, cheddar and garlic sauce on a bed of spring onion mash. Served with toasted ciabatta (+£2.50 supplement)
Mains
Hand Carved Turkey Breast*
Served with a lemon & thyme stuffing wrapped in bacon, Yorkshire pudding, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a rich gravy
Festive Candied Seed Roast (VE)
Candied carrot, sweet potato, onion, parsnip & beetroot roast, topped with pumpkin seeds and served with tomato sauce
Festive buttermilk chicken burger
Tender fried buttermilk chicken topped with camembert cheese, maple cured bacon, cranberry sauce and a Cumberland pig in blanket
10oz Ribeye
Served with roasted vine cherry tomatoes, triple-cooked chips and a sauce of your choice (+£4.00 supplement)
Slow cooked pork Belly*
Served with a roasted red apple, crispy crackling, classic Bubble & squeak, Tenderstem® broccoli & topped with an apple, brandy & pink lady jus
Pan-Fried Seabass & Chorizo
Fire roasted red pepper & onion confit served with baby potatoes & Tenderstem® broccoli
Steak, Venison & Red Wine Pie*
Tender steak and rich venison simmered in a hearty red wine sauce. Served with spring onion mash & seasonal greens
Sides
Hand-Pulled Beef Brisket Yorkshire Puddings
(+£2.95 supplement)
Vintage Cheddar & Chive Mash (V)
(+£2.50 supplement)
Crispy Roast Potatoes (VE)
(+£2.95 supplement)
Maple bacon brussels sprouts
(+£2.50 supplement)
Herb crumbed cauliflower and cheddar cheese (V)
(+£3.95 supplement)
Pigs in blankets
(+£2.95 supplement)
Desserts
Trio of ice cream & sorbet (v)
Christmas pudding (V)
Filled with vine fruits and soaked in rum, served warm with brandy sauce
Luxury Trillionaires Chocolate Bar (V)
Decadent salted caramel & dark chocolate ganache on a Chocolate chip cookie base. Served with fresh cream and rich chocolate sauce
Salted Caramel Profiteroles (V)
Choux pastry profiteroles filled with whipped cream, topped with salted caramel sauce
Bramley Apple Pie (V)
Served warm with custard
British Cheese Board (V)
A selection of Double Gloucester, Blue Shropshire, Cenarth Brie and sharp Coastal Cheddar cheese served with an apple & date chutney, savoury biscuits and grapes (+£3.00 supplement)
Festive Vanilla Crème Brûlée (V)
Glazed with cinnamon & nutmeg sugar, served with home-baked butter biscuit
Children's Menu
Starters
Crispy Chicken Bites
Served with our tasty burger dip
Beetroot & pumpkin arancini (VE)
Served on a bed of rainbow greens & grains salad
Creamy tomato soup (V)
Served with artisan bloomer bread
FESTIVE MAINS SERVED WITH ACCOMPANIMENTS
Candied seed roast (VE)
Candied carrot, sweet potato, onion, parsnip & beetroot roast, topped with pumpkin seeds and served with tomato sauce
Hand-Carved Turkey Breast
Served with a pig in blanket, Yorkshire pudding, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a rich gravy
CHOOSE ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE MAINS
Pork sausages
with gravy
Battered fish fillet
Beef burger
With lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun
Tomato pasta (VE)
Pasta tubes in tomato sauce
Vegetable skewer (VE)
Chargrilled tomatoes, red peppers & mushrooms, with steamed broccoli
Grilled chicken burger
With lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun
Margherita pizza (V)
Breaded chicken strips
NOW CHOOSE YOUR SIDE
Chips (VE)
Skin on fries (VE)
GARLIC BREAD (V)
Baked Beans (VE)
Mash (V)
Baby Potatoes (VE)
Desserts
Ice Cream (V)
Christmas pudding (V)
Fruity Christmas pudding served with rich custard
Chocolate brownie (V)
With vanilla ice cream
Peach flavour jelly (VE)
Pip organic Fruit Lolly (VE)
Made with apple, banana, pineapple and mango
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. * = this dish contains alcohol. Dishes containing game may contain shot. All items are subject to availability. Weights stated are approximate uncooked weights. We are proud to be part of the Vintage Inns family; for details of our country pubs in the Vintage Inns collection, please visitvintageinns.co.uk. Please note that for tables of 8 or more a discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. All items are subject to availability. All calories are correct at the time of menu print. Live nutrition information is available online. Adults need around 2000kcal a day.
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