You are invited to Christmas Dinner in Staffordshire, on Saturday 6 December 2014. This year it will take place at The Green Man in Hixon, near Stafford. I suggest that we meet from 12-00 and the meal is booked for 1-00. I expect us to finish around 3pm. There is a bar, which usually has 3 real ales, where you can join us if you are not eating. Santa has confirmed his attendance. This is not the Hixon pub we have been to in the past but about 100m further up the road.
This year a three course meal will cost £13-50. Come late October, I will send you a copy of the full menu and details of how to send me the money, to all those who have logged a Will Attend.
You are requested to bring a wrapped geocaching related gift (approx value £5) for the Secret Santa. One gift is needed for each person. This is, of course, optional to attending the event.
If you want to arrive by public transport, please contact me and I will tell you how to reach Hixon.
It is a special menu produced just for our event.
Starters
Homemade Vegetable Soup (Vegetarian)
Chicken Liver and Cognac Pate, Salad and Warm Toast
Breaded Garlic Mushrooms, Garlic Mayonnaise with Mixed Leaf Salad
Mains
Roast Breast of Turkey, Bacon Roll, Seasoning with Cranberry Sauce
Slow Braised Beef Steak in a Red Wine Sauce
Grilled Scottish Salmon Fillet, Mushroom Tarragon and White Wine Sauce
Vegatarian Option Available off the Main Menu
All Served with Roast and New Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Sweets
Christmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce
Homemade Sherry and Fruit Trifle
Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie with Cream or Custard
Coffee and Mints Optional Extra £1-20 per person
Last date for saying that you are coming to eat is Monday 24 November.