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What’s On This Christmas
Contents
Welcome & What’s On Festive Afternoon Tea Festive Dining Menu Festive Party Nights
Christmas Eve Dinner Christmas Day Lunch Boxing Day Lunch
Boxing Day Dinner
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Christmas Getaway
New Year’s Eve Getaway Terms & Allergen Guide
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Welcome
The season, laid out
Bring everyone together this Christmas on the banks of the Thames. Here is everything we have lined up, from riverside afternoon teas to the big night itself. FESTIVE DINING & AFTERNOON TEAS
Thu & Sun in Dec 4–24 December 24 December 25 December 26 December
Festive Afternoon Teas
Full Festive Dining Menu Christmas Eve Dinner Christmas Day Lunch
Boxing Day Lunch & Dinner
FESTIVE PAR TIES & LIVE MUSIC
Sat 5 Dec Fri 11 Dec Sat 12 Dec Fri 18 Dec Sat 19 Dec Thu 31 Dec
80s Tribute Band ‘Wired’
Christmas Join-a-Party · Resident DJ
Hope & Glory · Ska & 2-Tone Tribute Take That Tribute Band
Christmas Join-a-Party · Resident DJ
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner & Dance
FESTIVE SHORT BREAKS
Make a holiday of it with our Christmas & New Year’s Eve Getaway packages, with rooms overlooking the river and breakfasts taken care of. See pages 12–13.
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T H U R S DAY S & S U N DAY S · 4 – 2 0 D E C E M B E R · 1 – 5 P M
Festive
Afternoon Tea
Take a break from the Christmas shopping. Our celebrated afternoon tea, reimagined with a festive twist and served in the Riverview Restaurant. Watch the Thames glide by over seasonal sweet treats and savoury bites. FINGER SANDWICHES
WARM SCONES
Roast turkey & cranberry
Plain or festive scones with clotted
mayonnaise
cream & strawberry jam
Cucumber & cream cheese
Smoked salmon & horseradish Egg mayonnaise & watercress SAVOUR IE S
SWEET SELECTION
Lemon & raspberry posset Apple & cinnamon muffin Festive chocolate tart
Homemade sausage roll
Mince pies · Gingerbread
Mini cheese & leek quiche
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
S PA R K L I N G A F T E R N O O N T E A
£25
INCL. A GL AS S OF PROSECCO
PER PERSON
£32
Book your table
01865 858567 · reservations@shillingfordbridgehotel.co.uk Pre-booking & payment required. Menu options may be subject to change. See page 14 for allergen advice.
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Festive
Dining Menu STARTERS
Rosemary Bread & Olives V · VE
Smoked Mackerel Rillettes
G
F · G · E · D
Butternut Squash Soup V · VE
Chicken & Herb Terrine
G*
G · SD
Warm rosemary focaccia, marinated Mediterranean olives
Caper berries, savoury lemon curd, toasted brioche
Roasted pumpkin seeds, sourdough
Fig chutney, pickled onions, soda bread
MAINS Served with lemon thyme roast potatoes, honey-glazed carrots & parsnips, garlic Brussels sprouts (D*)
Classic Roast Turkey
Pigs in blankets, stuffing balls, pan gravy G*
Coronation Cauliflower & Lentil Pie V · VE Curried cauliflower velouté
Roast Beef
MU · VE · G*
Fillet of Seabass
Yorkshire pudding, pan gravy G* · E*
Celeriac, ginger & garlic purée, lemongrass turmeric sauce, Asian mix F · CE · D*
DESSERTS
Christmas Pudding VE*
White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake V
Brandy sauce G* · D*
Dark Chocolate Tart
Pistachio ice cream G* · D · N*
V
Cherry compote, cherry & clotted cream ice cream G · SD · D
To finish · coffee & mince pies LUNCH · 12–3PM
£30
2 COURSES
£37
3 COURSES
DINNER · 6–9PM
£32
2 COURSES
£39
3 COURSES
A D D A C H E E S E B OA R D F O R T H E TA B L E · £ 9 P E R P E R S O N
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Plant-based alternatives available. Parties over 6 require pre-order & pre-payment. Ask about our private dining suite for larger groups. See page 14 for allergen information.
Dance the night away
Festive Party Nights
Our legendary party nights are back. A festive cocktail on arrival, a three-course dinner in the Riverview suite, then live music and dancefloor hits until midnight. Spaces fill up fast.
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80s Tribute Band ‘Wired’ LIVE BAND · DINNER & DANCING
PER PERSON
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Christmas Join-a-Party
RESIDENT DJ · DINNER & DANCING
PER PERSON
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Hope & Glory
SKA & 2-TONE TRIBUTE BAND
PER PERSON
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Take That Tribute Band
LIVE BAND · DINNER & DANCING
PER PERSON
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Christmas Join-a-Party
PER PERSON
SAT
DEC
FRI
DEC
SAT
DEC
FRI
DEC
SAT
£45
£55 £55 £45
RESIDENT DJ · DINNER & DANCING
DEC
6.30 ARRIVAL
£55
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7.15 SEATED
·
7.30 DINNER
·
9.30 ENTERTAINMENT
·
12.00 CARRIAGES
Private ‘sole use’ parties for 10–100 guests. Ask our Events Team. Call 01865 858567 to secure your table.
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24 DECEMBER · 6–9PM · LAST SEATING 8.30PM
Christmas Eve, not a turkey in sight
The Chef’s Table
Rosemary Bread & Olives V · VE
STARTERS
Ham Hock Terrine & Brioche
G*
Caper berries, onion chutney
French Onion Soup V · VE*
G · SD · D · E
Crispy Duck Salad
Cheddar croutons G* · D*
Ginger risotto cake, plum & hoisin
Deep-Fried Vegetable Gyoza V
G · E · SD · S · SE
Mediterranean Prawns
Lime & coriander sweet chilli sauce G · E · SD · S · SE
Garlic butter, soda bread C · D* · G*
MAINS
Venison Steak
Lemon, Pea & Turmeric Risotto V · VE
Creamed cabbage, bubble & squeak, rosemary redcurrant sauce
Parmesan, crispy onion D* · SD · G*
Traditional Fish & Chips
D* · SD
Roasted Supreme of Chicken
Mushy peas, tartar sauce
Gratin dauphinois, tomato garlic & basil, tenderstem broccoli
F · G* · SD* · D* · E*
Aberdeen Angus Beef Burger
D · SD
Roasted Lamb Rump
Bacon, cheese, red onion chutney, lettuce, tomato, chips
Mashed potato, broad beans, tenderstem broccoli, rosemary jus
G* · D* · SD*
Cauliflower, Kale & Three-Cheese Burger V
D* · SD*
Salmon & Spinach en Croûte
Red onion chutney, lettuce, tomato
Tenderstem broccoli, glazed carrots, béarnaise sauce
G · D · N · MU · SD*
10oz Sirloin Steak
D* · SD* · F · G
Herb garlic butter, onion rings, chunky chips D* · G*
DESSERTS
Coconut & Lime Panna Cotta V · VE
Chocolate & Caramel Tart V · VE
Mango & chilli salsa
Vegan coconut ice cream
Dark & White Chocolate Brownie V
N
Bakewell Cheesecake V
Honeycomb ice cream
Cherry compote
G · D
Hot Apple Gyoza V · VE
G · D
Toffee Apple Crumble V
Vegan coconut ice cream
Vanilla ice cream
G · D*
G · D
2 Courses £30 adult · £20 child
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3 Courses £38 adult · £25 child
U N D E R 5 ’ S E AT F R E E · A D D A C H E E S E B OA R D £ 9 P E R P E R S O N
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2 5 D E C E M B E R · A R R I VA L & CA N A P É S 1 2 . 3 0 · S E AT E D 1 P M
Christmas Day
Lunch
Let our chef handle the cooking while you focus on making family memories. FIVE COURSES
£85
£40
A D U LT
CHILD UNDER 12
U N D E R 5 ’ S E AT F R E E
STARTERS
Venison Terrine
Roasted hazelnuts, pickled beetroot purée, fennel brioche N* · SD · G* · D* · E* · L*
Onion & Cumin Velouté VE
Crispy onions, truffle oil, soda bread D · G*
Salmon & Dill Fishcake
Lemon & lime mayonnaise, celeriac remoulade F · G · E · CE · MU
MAINS
Roast Turkey Crown or Beef Topside
Thyme roast potatoes, glazed carrots & parsnips, broccoli, garlic Brussels sprouts, Yorkshire pudding, pigs in blanket, sausage stuffing, pan gravy D* · G* · E* · SD
Parmentier de Poisson
Seabass, salmon & tiger prawns, leeks & peas, cheesy potato mash, broccoli, heritage carrots F · C · D · G
Courgette, Chickpea & Coconut Mijoté VE Coconut pilau rice, raita, flatbread D* · G* · VE*
Christmas Pudding & Brandy Cream VE*
DESSERTS
Chocolate Roulade
Cherry compote, pistachio ice cream
G* · D*
D · G · SD · N*
Caramel & vanilla bourbon sauce, vanilla ice cream
Mango & lime salsa, mango sorbet
Passion Fruit Panna Cotta VE
French Apple Tarte Fine G · D*
A D D A C H E E S E B OA R D £ 9 P E R P E R S O N MIGNARDISES D* · G*
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26 DECEMBER · SERVED 12–3PM
Boxing Day
Lunch
A relaxed Boxing Day lunch of traditional comforts and generous sharing platters. MAINS
Venison Steak
Creamed cabbage, bubble & squeak, rosemary redcurrant sauce D* · SD · G*
Chicken, Bacon, Leek & Mushroom Pie Cheesy mash, broccoli, glazed carrot D · G
Chef Georges’ Ocean Pie
Haddock, smoked salmon & prawns in creamy white sauce, cheesy mash, broccoli & carrots F · C · D · G · SD · CE
Chickpea, Sweet Potato & Coconut Curry V · VE Long grain rice, flatbread, mango chutney MU · SD · G*
SHARING PLATTERS · FOR TWO
Cold Cuts Platter
Pork pies, parma ham, turkey, ham hock terrine, cheddar, pickles, cherry tomatoes, sourdough G · D
Mezze Platter
Hummus, baba ganoush, honey-roasted halloumi, marinated olives, grilled vegetables, flatbread G · D
DESSERTS
Chocolate Roulade
Cherry compote, pistachio ice cream D · G · SD · N*
Toffee Apple Crumble
Chocolate & Caramel Tart V · VE Vegan coconut ice cream N
V
Vanilla ice cream G · D
TWO-COURSE LUNCH
£32
A D U LT
£24
CHILD UNDER 12
A D D A C H E E S E B OA R D F O R T H E TA B L E £ 9 P E R P E R S O N 09
26 DECEMBER · SERVED 6–9PM
Boxing Day
Evening Menu
Rosemary Bread & Olives V · VE
STARTERS
French Onion Soup V · VE*
Warm focaccia, marinated Mediterranean olives
Cheddar croutons D* · G*
Ham Hock Terrine & Brioche
G
Crispy Duck Salad
Caper berries, onion chutney
Ginger risotto cake, plum & hoisin
G · SD · D · E
Mediterranean Prawns
G · E · SD · S · SE
Deep-Fried Vegetable Gyoza V
Garlic butter, soda bread
Lime & coriander sweet chilli sauce
C · D* · G*
G · E · SD · S · SE
MAINS
Venison Steak
Lemon, Pea & Turmeric Risotto V · VE
Creamed cabbage, bubble & squeak, rosemary redcurrant sauce
Parmesan, crispy onion D* · SD · G*
10oz Sirloin Steak
D* · SD · G*
Roasted Supreme of Chicken
Herb garlic butter, onion rings, chunky chips
Gratin dauphinois, tomato garlic & basil, tenderstem broccoli
D* · G*
Traditional Fish & Chips
D · SD*
Roasted Lamb Rump
Mushy peas, tartar sauce
Mashed potato, broad beans, tenderstem broccoli, rosemary jus
F · G* · SD* · D* · E*
Aberdeen Angus Beef Burger
D* · SD*
Salmon & Spinach en Croûte
Bacon, cheese, red onion chutney, lettuce, tomato, chips
Tenderstem broccoli, glazed carrots, béarnaise sauce
G* · D* · SD*
Cauliflower, Kale & Three-Cheese Burger V
D* · SD* · F · G
Red onion chutney, lettuce, tomato G · D · N · MU · SD*
DESSERTS
Coconut & Lime Panna Cotta V · VE
Hot Apple Gyoza V · VE
Mango & chilli salsa
Dark & White Chocolate Brownie
Vegan coconut ice cream G · D*
Bakewell Cheesecake V
V
Honeycomb ice cream
Cherry compote
G · D
G · D
2 Courses £32 adult · £22 child
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3 Courses £40 adult · £30 child
A D D A C H E E S E B OA R D F O R T H E TA B L E £ 9 P E R P E R S O N Pre-bookings only. See page 14 for allergen information.
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New Year’s Eve
Gala Dinner & Dance
Our annual celebration: a five-course dinner, then dancing into 2027. Adults only. STARTERS
Roasted Cauliflower & Hazelnut Velouté VE* Truffle oil, seeded soda bread D* · G* · N
Smoked Duck Breast & Crispy Duck Parcel Salad Hoisin sauce, Asian mix SD · G
Duo of Smoked Salmon & Mediterranean Prawn Aioli mayonnaise, brioche F · C · E · D* · G*
MAINS
Porcini-Crusted Sirloin of Beef
Served medium rare · béarnaise sauce, cherry vine tomatoes, lemon thyme mushrooms, pommes anna E · D* · SD*
Loch Duart Salmon & Spinach en Croûte
Beurre blanc, rosemary roasted hasselback potatoes, fennel purée G* · D* · SD* · F
Aubergine, Chickpea & Apricot Tagine V · VE* Pilau coconut rice, parmesan tuile D* · SD
Fig & Almond Tarte Fine
DESSERTS
Mango Posset VE*
Pistachio ice cream, toffee sauce
Passion fruit syrup, coconut crumbs
G · D · N
D*
Dark Chocolate Delice
Raspberry coulis, white chocolate & raspberry ice cream D · G
To finish · tea, coffee & mignardises F I V E C O U R S E S · A D U LT S O N LY
£85
P E R P E R S O N · I N C L . W E LCO M E D R I N K & CA N A P É S
A D D A C H E E S E B OA R D F O R T H E TA B L E £ 9 P E R P E R S O N Pre-bookings & payment in advance required. See page 14 for allergen information.
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Escape this season
Christmas Getaway T W O - N I G H T S T AY
T H R E E - N I G H T S T AY
£319
FROM, PER PERSON
FROM, PER PERSON
£419
A magical Christmas on the river, with festive cheer, fine food and unforgettable moments, all taken care of. CHRISTMAS EVE
Arrive to a warm welcome of sherry & mince pies before check-in. From 6–8.30pm, a three-course dinner from our Christmas Eve menu in the River View Restaurant. C H R I S T M A S DAY
A decadent breakfast (8–10am), then festive fizz & canapés in the lounge from 12.30, followed by Christmas Day lunch at 1pm. Relax for the King’s Speech at 3pm, then a light cold platter for dinner. B OX I N G DAY
A leisurely breakfast with a glass of mimosa (8–10.30am). Spend the day at leisure, relax at the hotel or explore the countryside, then a threecourse à la carte dinner, 6–8.30pm. Boxing Day lunch available at additional cost. 27 DECEMBER
A hearty breakfast (8–10am) before departing. We look forward to welcoming you back next year.
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See in the New Year with us
New Year’s Eve Getaway O N E - N I G H T S T AY
ADD A SECOND NIGHT
£189
1 JAN · PER PER SON B&B
FROM, PER PERSON
£60
Luxury, entertainment and a proper toast to the new year, on the banks of the Thames. 31 DECEMBER
A sparkling surprise awaits in your room on arrival. Spend the day exploring the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside at your leisure. Festivities begin with a champagne cocktail & canapés from 6.30pm, followed by our exquisite Gala Dinner at 7.30pm. Dance the night away and toast the new year with a glass of champagne at midnight. 1 JANUARY 2027
Kick off the year with a scrumptious breakfast, 8.30–10.30am, the perfect start to 2027.
Black tie · Adults only Prices based on standard rooms; upgrades available. Book your New Year’s Eve package · 01865 858567 · events@shillingfordbridgehotel.co.uk
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Terms & Allergen Guide THE SMALL PRINT
1. Deposits. A non-refundable deposit of £15
before fixing anything to walls, floors or
per person is due on confirmation for party
ceilings.
nights and festive lunch/dinner bookings; £25 per person for non-resident Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Eve bookings. For resident Christmas & NYE packages, the balance is payable by 1st December 2026. 2. Balance. For Christmas parties, lunches and non-resident dining, the balance is due 2 weeks prior.
6. Cancellation by the hotel. We reserve the right to cancel if any part of the building becomes unavailable due to events outside our control, in the event of insolvency, or if a booking may damage the hotel’s reputation or legal compliance. 7. Third parties. Bookings may not be made on behalf of someone else. Any supplier
3. Numbers. Final guest numbers must be
arranged at your request is settled by you,
advised at least 14 days before the event.
not the hotel.
We reserve the right to change rooms should numbers fall sufficiently to warrant this.
8. Insurance. The hotel’s insurance does not cover client equipment or hired items. We recommend your own insurance, including
4. Pre-orders. Final numbers & menu choices must be confirmed no less than 7 days prior. Charges are based on the number originally confirmed; increases are paid on the day the amendment is made; reductions are
cancellation cover. 9. Sound. We reserve the right to terminate any event that fails to moderate sound levels.
non-refundable. Dietary requirements must
10. Allergens. We make every effort to
be provided at least 48 hours prior.
accommodate dietary requirements;
5. Equipment & animals. Any electrical or other equipment brought in requires documentation, safety information and insurance certificates. Assistance dogs excepted, animals are not permitted at party nights; please speak with our events team for other festive dining. Please ask
please notify a manager of any allergies or intolerances. As dishes are produced in a kitchen handling allergens, we cannot guarantee any item is completely allergenfree. Items marked with an asterisk (*) can be adapted to remove an allergen. All information is correct at the time of printing.
ALLERGEN KEY C Crustaceans · CE Celery · D Dairy · E Eggs · F Fish · P Peanuts · G Gluten · L Lupin · N Nuts MO Molluscs · MU Mustard · S Soya · SD Sulphur Dioxide · SE Sesame · V Vegetarian · VE Vegan · * can be removed
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Merry Christmas Where every detail sparkles, every bite delights, and every guest feels at home. This is Christmas, crafted for you.
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