Christmas Day Lunch
Riverside House Hotel Mildenhall
Christmas Day, Without the Washing Up
Christmas Day is the one day everyone wants to be at the table, not stuck in the kitchen. Arrive to a festive drink, settle in with the people who matter most and let our team take care of every course, every top-up and every last pig in blanket.
Our dining room is dressed for the season and the tables are set long before you arrive. When the plates are cleared, there is nothing waiting for you at home but the sofa.
How the Day Runs
Christmas Day lunch is one sitting, so everyone eats together and nobody is rushed.
12:30 – Arrival, with an aperitif to welcome you
13:00 – Sit down for three courses of festive favourites
To finish – Tea, coffee and mince pies, with time to linger
Booking – Essential, as places on Christmas Day are limited
The Christmas Day Menu
The menu is built around the classics, with Suffolk turkey and all the trimmings at its heart.
Suffolk turkey with pork & apple sage stuffing and red wine gravy
Thick-cut sirloin of beef with king oyster mushroom and bordelaise sauce
Mushroom Wellington (VG) with onion purée
Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, or Raspberry blondie with Baileys sauce
A separate children's menu for guests aged 12 and under
Many dishes can be adapted for dietary requirements. Please tell us when you book.
The full menu
To Begin
Sweet Corn Fritter (NF)
with red pepper hummus · (VG) (GF) & (DF) available on request
Carrot & Coriander Soup (NF)
crispy carrots, warm bread roll & butter · (V) (GF) & (DF) on request
Traditional Prawn Cocktail (NF)
marie rose sauce, brown bread & butter · (GF) available on request
Chicken & Leek Terrine (DF) (NF)
christmas chutney, toasted focaccia · (GF) available on request
Main Courses
Suffolk Turkey (DF) (NF)
pork & apple sage stuffing, red wine gravy · (GF) available on request
Thick Cut Medium Sirloin of Beef (NF)
onion mash, king oyster mushroom & bordelaise sauce · (GF) (DF) available on request
Hake & Crushed New Potato Cake (NF) (DF) (GF)
green beans, tomato & olive sauce
Mushroom Wellington (DF) (NF) (VG)
onion purée & gravy · (GF) available on request
All mains served with roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, Yorkshire pudding, gravy & vegetables of the day
To Finish
Christmas Pudding
with brandy sauce · may contain traces of nuts · (VG) (GF) (DF) on request
Chocolate Christmas Trifle (V) (NF)
Spiced Fruit Crumble (V) (NF)
with custard
Raspberry Blondie (V) (NF)
chocolate & Baileys sauce, vanilla ice cream
Followed by tea, coffee & mince pies. Children's menu available for guests aged 12 and under.
Pair your Christmas lunch with something from our Christmas wine list.
Prices and Booking
Adults: £115.00 per person
Children (12 and under): £40.00 per child
Includes an aperitif on arrival, three courses and tea, coffee & mince pies.
Booking is essential. A non-refundable deposit of £50 per guest secures your table, with full payment and menu pre-orders due 14 days before. Call 01638 717274 or email riversidehotel@grhotels.co.uk.
Make a Night of It
Why rush home? Book one of our rooms and turn Christmas Day into a short break, with no drive home and a slow breakfast on Boxing Day morning.
More Festive Dates
Boxing Day Family Disco – Saturday 26 December, 12:00 to 16:00. £15 per adult, £7 per child
New Year's Eve – Thursday 31 December, buffet, DJ and fizz at midnight. £50 per person