You are invited to Christmas Dinner in Staffordshire, on Saturday 2 December 2017. This year it will, again, 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 3:30pm. There is a bar, which usually has 3 real ales, where you can join us if you are not eating. I am hoping that Santa will be in attendance. This year a three course meal will cost £20 (Children under 10 to be advised), which is a slightly less than last year.
Come early November (slightly later than last year, as I am away), 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.
Starters
Cream of Vegetable Soup, Pancetta Croutons with Crusty Bread and Butter (V)
Filo Pastry Vegetable Samosa with Mixed Salad & Chutney (V)
Prawn and Potato Tortilla served with Lambs Lettuce + Mixed Salad(V)
Homemade Pork, Apple & Calvados Terrine, wrapped in Smoked Bacon & served with Melba Toast and Chutney
Smoked Salmon with Horseradish & Crème Fraiche Puree, Shredded Fresh Beetroot with Brown Bread and Butter
Mains
Roast Staffordshire Turkey Breast
Braised Steak in a Garlic & Red Wine & Thyme Jus
Pork Chops braised in Cider & Anjou Pears
The above are served with Roast Potato, Yorkshire Pudding, Pigs in Blankets, Stuffing, Sprouts with Lardon, Honey Glazed Roast Parsnips, Baby Carrots, Garden Peas & Gravy
Fresh Cod Fillet cooked in a Mature Cheddar Cheese & Prawn Sauce, served with Rice or New Potatoes and a selection of Vegetables
Macaroni in a Cheddar Mustard & Garlic Sauce with Chargrilled Sweet Baby Vine Tomatoes & Courgettes, served with Garlic Bread & Mixed Salad or Vegetables (V)
Sweets
Baileys Cheesecake
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce & Seasonal Berries
Christmas Pudding Ice Cream, with Seasonal Berries
Christmas Sherry Trifle
Fruit Salad
Mince Pies
Coffee extra
Last date to say you are coming to eat is Monday 20 November.