Eat, Drink & Be Merry at The Chequers this Christmas
Summer is over and we're starting to light the fire and think about cosying in for the winter. We are ready to organise your festive happenings, whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a family celebration, or an office get-together, let us do the hard work!
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FESTIVE OPENING HOURS
Tuesday 19th December: BRASS BAND & CAROL SINGING: Bar only: 5-10:30PM Wednesday 20th - Saturday 23rd December: Kitchen: 12-9PM Bar: 12-11PM Sunday 24th December: Kitchen: 12-6PM Bar: 12-9:30PM Monday 25th December: Kitchen: Bookings Only Bar: 12-7PM Tuesday 26th December: Kitchen: 12-6PM Bar: 12-7PM Wednesday 27th-Saturday 30th December: Kitchen: 12-9PM Bar: 12-11PM Sunday 31st December: Kitchen: 12-8PM Bar: 12-12 CLOSED: Monday 1st - Tues 9th Jan 2024 REOPEN: Wednesday 10th Jan 2024: 12noon |
Christmas Parties
With 2-3 rotating real ales & a real cider on tap, 20+ gins, cocktails, mocktails and a delicious wine selection… there is something for everyone at The Chequers. We are full of festive cheer and will endeavour to make your Christmas party a night (or day) to remember! Our Christmas Party Menu is available 12-9pm, Wednesdays-Saturdays from Wednesday 29th November to Saturday 23rd December.
TO START:
Parsnip & sage soup, parmesan croutons & truffle oil
Potted brisket of Thriplow beef, crisp bread & horseradish
Baked goats cheese, beetroot, rocket & walnut
Beetroot cured gravadlax, crisp bread, horseradish crème fraîche, mixed leaves, cucumber & capers
TO FOLLOW:
Roast British Turkey, duck fat roast potatoes, chestnut stuffing, honey roast parsnip & carrot, Brussel sprouts, pigs in blankets, sage & onion Yorkshire pudding & red wine jus
Pan fried fillet of line caught fish, roast new potatoes, wild mushroom, roast celeriac, shallot, caper, white wine & herb cream
Spiced roasted cauliflower, new potatoes, mixed beans, spinach, radish & toasted almonds
The Chequers’ home grown Berkshire pork sausages, spring onion mash, honey roast carrot & parsnip, baked apple & red wine jus
7oz fillet of beef, served medium rare, roast tomato, field mushroom, beef dripping chips, dressed leaves & red wine jus (£6.50 supplement)
TO FINISH:
Dark chocolate brownie, warm chocolate sauce, honeycomb crumb & cornflake ice cream
Ginger sticky toffee pudding, warm toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
Bramley apple & cinnamon crumble, warm custard
Three scoops of Artisan ice cream
Selection of British cheese, salted lavosh, spiced apple chutney (£4.50 supplement)
£29 for 2 courses £35 for 3 courses
Bits to note:
All dietary requirements must be stated at the time of booking.
The Christmas Party Menu is available for groups of 6 or more people, and must to be taken by the whole group.
The Christmas Party Menu is available Wednesdays-Saturdays, from 12-9PM.
A £10 deposit per head must be received before your booking can be confirmed.
The Christmas Menu must be pre-ordered, and all pre-orders are due no later than 1 week before the meal
To book contact us on 01763 209 333 or thechequersfowlmere@gmail.com
Christmas Day 2023
Christmas Day at The Chequers, Fowlmere will be in keeping with our usual style - nothing stuffy or posh… just seasonal ingredients, turned in to delicious hearty portions served with relaxed but attentive service throughout. Our menu is set, with festive canapés on arrival, and a hearty four courses. We have cheese too, if that's what you're into, and we'll look after the washing up (and the crackers!). The bar will be open if you fancy just joining us for a festive tipple too!
THE CHEQUERS, FOWLMERE, CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
Christmas Day at The Chequers, Fowlmere
4 Course Set Menu
£90 per person
Canapés: Ham hock, dill & gherkin croquette, piccalilli / North Atlantic prawn vol-au-vent, Marie Rose sauce
Jerusalem artichoke soup, crisp bacon & croutons
Kiln smoked salmon, lemon & herb crème fraîche, cucumber, mixed leaves & crisp bread
Roast English Turkey, duck fat roast potatoes, chestnut stuffing, pigs in blankets, honey & thyme roast parsnip & carrot, Savoy cabbage, Brussel sprout, sage & onion Yorkshire pudding & red wine jus
Ginger sticky toffee pudding, warm toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream
Selection of British cheeses, salted lavosh, celery, spiced apple chutney (£8 supplement per cheeseboard)
VEGETARIAN MENU
£90 per person
Canapés: Cheese, red onion & mustard croquette, cranberry / Wild mushroom & spinach duxelles, crispbread
Jerusalem artichoke soup, wild mushrooms & croutons
Poached pear, stilton, candied walnut & rocket salad
Chestnut mushroom, spinach & tarragon wellington, roast potatoes, honey roast carrot & parsnip, Savoy cabbage, Brussel sprout, red currant & port jus
Ginger sticky toffee pudding, warm toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream
Selection of British cheeses, salted lavosh, celery, spiced apple chutney (£8 supplement per cheeseboard)
KIDS MENU
£50 per child
Canapés: Ham hock, dill & gherkin croquette, piccalilli / North Atlantic prawn vol-au-vent, Marie Rose sauce
Parsnip, sage & truffle soup, crisp bacon & croutons
Breaded fish goujons, lemon & herb crème fraîche
Roast English Turkey, duck fat roast potatoes, chestnut stuffing, pigs in blankets, honey & thyme roast parsnip & carrot, Savoy cabbage, Brussel sprout, sage & onion Yorkshire pudding & red wine jus
Ginger sticky toffee pudding, warm toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream
There are two sittings on offer here at The Chequers. The first sitting will have an arrival time of 12noon, food to be served from 12:30 with the table to be returned by 3:30pm. Our second sitting will have an arrival time of 4pm, food to be served from 4:30pm, with last orders called at 7pm. The Chequers will close at 7:30pm.
The unique mezzanine will be an adults only space, whereas our conservatory and bar area will provide ample space for family groups of all ages to celebrate Christmas together. A non refundable £50 deposit per guest must be received before your table will be confirmed. The balance of £40 per adult will be due on Christmas Day.
The Christmas day menu is a set menu at £90 per person for adults, £50 per head for children.
All dietary requirements must be disclosed at the time of booking, and all menu adaptions agreed upon in advance.
For more details contact us on 01763 209 333 or thechequersfowlmere@gmail.com