
Christmas 2023 at Yalbury Cottage
menuS available from the 1st to 23rd December 2023
Welcome to Christmas in the Dorset countryside. Join us for Christmas lunch and Christmas Dinner.
Call us on 01305 262 382 or email enquiries@yalburycottage.com to make your booking.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH MENU
CANAPES
AMUSE BOUCHE
START
Double Baked Dorset Cheese Soufflé, tomato chutney, light mustard foam
Or
Beetroot and orange marinated chalk stream trout Paupiette,
Portland Crab salad
Or
Duck Liver Parfait, sweet port jelly, freshly baked caramelised onion roll
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MIDDLE
‘Fish of the Moment’ Schnitzel,
Saffron whipped potato, caper and parsley sauce
Or
Lulworth Estate Venison Loin, Elderberry and apple caramelised tart,
Roasted celeriac and garlic puree
Or
Yalbury Four Bird Roast, rosemary roasted potatoes,
Smoked bacon Brussel sprouts, bread and cranberry sauce
Or
Pumpkin, spinach and sweet potato pie, white bean and Dorset truffle sauce
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END
Light Christmas scented sponge, Dorset apple brandy custard,
Rum and raisin ice-cream
Or
Yalbury chocolate Marquise, salted caramel, brownie and dark chocolate ganache
Or
Orange and yoghurt Panna Cotta, blood orange sorbet, honey gel
Or
Best of the West cheese selection served with
Homemade compote, crackers and cobbler
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This menu is for lunch only and is available from 1st to 23rd December, Tuesday through to Sunday inclusive. All dietary requirements must be advised prior to arrival, we are happy to cater for allergies. We require credit card details to guarantee all bookings. Our cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to your booking.
We reserve the right to charge the full menu price for any reduction in numbers after the deadline.
GROUP BOOKINGS
Any booking of six persons and above is considered a group booking. For any group booking a deposit of £10 per person is required to secure the reservation, which will be deducted off your bill on the day. Please note that final numbers and menu choices need to be confirmed one week prior to the event. Our cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to your booking. We reserve the right to charge the full menu price for any reduction in numbers after the deadline.
Three Course Lunch £55.00
Two Course Lunch £45.00
Coffee or tea served with Petit Fours £3.00
To Book:
01305 262 382
CHRISTMAS DINNER 2023
CANAPES
AMUSE BOUCHE
START
Double Baked Dorset Cheese Soufflé, tomato chutney, light mustard foam
Or
Beetroot and orange marinated chalk stream trout Paupiette,
Portland Crab salad
Or
Duck Liver Parfait, sweet port jelly, freshly baked caramelised onion roll
Or
Dorset Snails toasted in a garlic and herb crumb with Barkham Blue
****
MIDDLE
“Fish of the Moment” Schnitzel,
Saffron whipped potato, caper and parsley sauce
Or
Lulworth Estate Venison Loin, Elderberry and apple caramelised tart,
Roasted celeriac and garlic puree
Or
Yalbury Four Bird Roast, rosemary roasted potatoes,
Smoked bacon Brussel sprouts, bread and cranberry sauce
Or
Sticky braised beef brisket, Horseradish Dauphine potatoes,
Caramelised onion, mushrooms
Or
Pumpkin, spinach and sweet potato pie, white bean and Dorset truffle sauce
****
END
Best of the west cheese selection served with
Homemade compote, crackers and cobbler
*******
Homemade Eggnog Snowball, toasted marshmallow
********
Light Christmas scented sponge, Dorset apple brandy custard,
Rum and raisin ice-cream
Or
Yalbury chocolate Marquise, salted caramel, brownie and dark chocolate ganache
Or
Orange and yoghurt Panna Cotta, blood orange sorbet, honey gel
****
BOOKING CONDITIONS
This menu is for dinner only and is available from 1st to 23rd December, Tuesday through to Saturday inclusive. All dietary requirements must be advised prior to arrival, we are happy to cater for allergies. We require credit card details to guarantee all bookings. Our cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to your booking.
We reserve the right to charge the full menu price for any reduction in numbers after the deadline.
GROUP BOOKINGS
Any booking of six persons and above is considered a group booking. For any group booking a deposit of £10 per person is required to secure the reservation, which will be deducted off your bill on the day. Please note that final numbers and menu choices need to be confirmed one week prior to the event. Our cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to your booking. We reserve the right to charge the full menu price for any reduction in numbers after the deadline.
Three Course Dinner £65.00
Two Course Dinner £55.00
Coffee or tea served with Petit Fours £3.00
To Book:
01305 262 382
DINNER RESERVATIONS
If you have not booked dinner, please be aware that IT IS ESSENTIAL to contact us to make a table reservation. We do NOT guarantee tables for our residents.
December 2023 Christmas Season menu pricing and changes:
Please note that menus and prices below are not available during December 2023 due to Christmas menu changes. Our Christmas Season menu and pricing will take effect from 1st - 23rd December. View our Christmas Menu and pricing for December >
FOOD
* 3 Course Dinner £55
* 2 Course Dinner £45
* Main course Only £27.50
* Sunday Lunch £45
* Two Course Sunday Lunch £35
Full English Breakfast £20
Continental Breakfast £10
* Cream Tea £12
* Full Afternoon Tea £25
* Cheese Afternoon Tea £25
Tuesday - Saturday
* Afternoon tea - arrival from 1pm - 3pm
* Dinner - arrival from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
* Sunday Lunch arrival from 12:00 noon - 2:00pm
Please note: We close at 4.30pm on Sundays
To book please call us on 01305 262 382
Please note our menu changes for the Christmas season
* There is no afternoon tea in December, only Christmas lunch
* The Christmas lunch menu is the only menu served on Sunday’s in December, we will not be serving our regular Sunday lunch menu
* The Christmas dinner menu is the only menu available in the evening in December, we will not be serving our regular menu as well