Today’s soup
with toasted rustic bread (V)
(ve) option available
The Fox and Raven
Barnes Mill Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6NL
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2019 AT The Fox and Raven
Celebrate 2019 in style with an extra special evening at your favourite local country pub.
Enjoy our delicious 4-course set menu from 7pm onwards with a glass of prosecco on arrival and live entertainment for just £47.95.
Our team of chefs have been hard at work to create a truly charming New Year’s Eve menu that's full of delights. So, before you raise a toast to 2020, start with our King Prawn & Avocado Cocktail. Then take your pick from our wonderful array of mains such as our Slow-Cooked Boneless Rib of Beef or our vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Tart.
Finish the perfect evening with our Bramley Apple & Plum Bakewell Tart or fall in love with our Belgian Chocolate Brownie.
Cheers to the New Year!
NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU
Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival
(soft drink alternatives available)
Available from 7pm on 31st December
STARTERS
Duck & port parfait*
served with a mulled Cumberland sauce and toasted rustic bread
King prawn & avocado cocktail*
in a Bloody Mary sauce, served with rustic bread
Honey-roasted pear & Parma ham
served with dolcelatte cheese and dressed with a pomegranate syrup
Roasted shallot tart tatin*
with Armagnac brandy glaze, served with slow-roasted tomato sauce, pesto, roasted seeds & peppers (ve)
Oven-baked button & Portobello mushrooms
in a garlic & mature Cheddar sauce, with a toasted herb & seed crumb, served with toasted rustic bread (v)
MAINS
Slow-cooked boneless rib of beef*
served on a bed of truffle & parsley mash, with honey-roasted carrots, glazed sprouts and a red wine jus
Roasted butternut squash tart
filled with caramelised onions & spiced roasted chick peas, topped with roasted seeds, drizzled with coconut sauce and served with sprouts (ve)
Pan-fried sea bass fillets*
with king prawns on a bed of crushed baby potatoes, served with glazed sprouts and a white wine, dill & pea velouté
Slow-cooked pork belly*
on a bed of dauphinoise potatoes, served with an apple & cinnamon compote, broccoli, green beans, glazed sprouts and a red wine jus
Wild boar ravioli*
filled pasta in a creamy wild mushroom & beef dripping sauce, topped with smoked pancetta
Duo of lamb*
pan-fried lamb rump and a Cheddar-topped shepherd's pie served with seasonal vegetables and a red wine jus
10oz rib eye steak
served with beef dripping sauce, dauphinoise potatoes, thyme-roasted tomato and slow-roasted garlic
PUDDINGS
Bramely apple & plum Bakewell tart†
topped with flaked almonds, served warm with custard (v)
Classic vanilla crème brûlée
with home-baked butter biscuits (v)
Belgian chocolate brownie*
with Irish liqueur ice cream (v)
Christmas pudding*†
with mixed vine fruits & almonds, served warm with brandy sauce (v)
(ve) Vegan alternative option available
Trio of ice cream*†
your choice of Glenown Farm ice cream with Belgian chocolate sauce (v)
Dark chocolate marquise
with chocolate ice cream, Belgian chocolate sauce and a white chocolate & raspberry shard (v)
Bramley apple pie
apple compote in a shortcrust pastry with custard (v)
Bramley apple pie
apple compote in a shortcrust pastry with soya custard (ve)
Mango, passion fruit & raspberry Eton mess
with whipped cream, fresh berries and a white chocolate & raspberry shard (v)
To Finish
British cheese board
Nettle, Elsdon goats cheese, Redesdale and Kielder cheeses, served with oatcakes and grapes (v)
The standard children’s menu will also be available.
*Contains alcohol. †Contains tree nuts and/or peanuts. (v) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation and cooking methods could affect this.
Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross contamination may occur, and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. Full allergen information will be available from early November to allow you to confirm your booking. The information available is to the best of our knowledge correct, however, this 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.
DEPOSITS & PRE-ORDERING INFORMATION
A non-refundable deposit of £5 per person is required for all New Year's Eve bookings at the time of booking. Full payment is then required by 1st December.
All New Year’s Eve parties (post 7pm) are required to make a pre-order on food by 1st December. To pre-order, simply download the PDF version of the menu here and email to us directly or return to a member of the team.
LIKE WHAT YOU SEE?
Now we’ve tempted you with our wonderful New Year's Eve menu,
all you need to do is book a table and look forward to your Festive country escape.
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