Christmas Day Menu 2022 - The Dukes Head

For a truly special Christmas Day near Billericay, spend Christmas Day 2022 at The Dukes Head.

We’ll take care of everything, allowing you to relax and indulge without a care in the world—other than making sure you’re getting your share of the bubbles being passed around.

Take a look below at our menu to see the delectable dishes our chefs have been working on and make your reservation today.

UPGRADE TO OUR EXTRA SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DAY MENU FOR £15 EXTRA pp.

On Arrival: Glass of Chapel Down Brut NV, Madri Draught Lager or a Signature Soda

To Share: Artisan Rustic Breads & Nocellara Olives Netherend Farm salted butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar 795kcal (v)

ENJOY A STARTER, MAIN AND DESSERT FROM OUR FESTIVE CELEBRATION MENU (with no supplements)

Enjoy a delicious Cocktail of your Choice

Choose from Espresso Martini, Baileys Chocolate Martini, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, Blood Orange & Passion Fruit Collins, Old Fashioned

A Marvellously Magical Christmas Day

CHRISTMAS DAY MENU

Four-courses from £89.95pp

On Arrival

CHEF'S AMUSE BOUCHE

Fresh fig, whipped goat's cheese, pine nut & carrot bonbon, lemon mayonnaise (v)

Starters

RUSTIC TOMATO & BASIL SOUP

toasted pine nuts, warm rustic bread, Netherend Farm salted butter (v) vegan option available

PROSCIUTTO, BURRATA MOZZARELLA & FRESH FIGS

pomegranate molasses, watercress, honey-roasted chestnut crumb vegetarian option available

BAKED SCALLOPS*

king prawns, Devon crab, thermidor sauce, gremolata crumb, artisan bread

BEETROOT & MULLED WINE TARTE TATIN

caramelised goats cheese, sweet apple, dressed watercress (v)

OAK SMOKED SALMON

port & orange smoked, with lemon mayonnaise, capers, chipotle chilli jam, toasted ciabatta

SEAFOOD SHARING PLATE FOR TWO*

chilli & feta king prawns, smoked haddock Florentine bonbons, preserved lemon aioli, Szechuan pepper squid, Devon crab rillette, toasted artisan bread

Mains

All of the below dishes are served with an accompaniment of festive vegetables; parsnips, carrots, green beans, mozzarella Brussels sprouts and cauliflower cheese

HAND-CARVED TURKEY

lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, bread sauce, cranberry sauce puff pastry parcel, bread sauce, gravy*

PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT*

smoked haddock Florentine bonbon, baby potatoes, crispy Prosciutto, white wine thermidor sauce, baby spinach

FILLET OF BEEF WELLINGTON*

roast potatoes, baby watercress, bread sauce, Bordelaise jus

BRITISH VENISON STEAK*

blackcurrant & thyme jus, cavolo nero, caramelised shallots, Dauphinoise potatoes

MUSHROOM & BRIE WELLINGTON

cranberry, Tenderstem® broccoli, vegetarian gravy (v)

SWEET POTATO & CHESTNUT LOAF

Tenderstem® broccoli, maple glazed red chicory, basil pesto, carrot & red pepper purée (ve)

Desserts

CHRISTMAS PUDDING

hot brandy sauce (v) vegan option available

A CHOCOHOLIC'S DREAM

home-baked chocolate brownie, white chocolate & salted caramel cheesecake sphere, cocoa-dusted chocolate truffle (v)

SNOWBALL SMASH

meringue shell, sweet cranberry & blackcurrants, Crème de Cassis liqueur, crunchy amaretti biscuit, cinnamon-whipped cream (v)

LOTUS BISCOFF CHOCOLATE BOMB

chocolate brownie, Lotus Biscoff spread, vanilla ice cream, hot toffee sauce (v)

CRÈME BRÛLÉE

home-baked sablé biscuits (v)

BRITISH CHEESE BOARD

Cricket St. Thomas camembert, Joseph Heller double Gloucester, Clawson Blue Shropshire, Barbers Farmhouse cheddar, savoury biscuits, grapes, celery, chutney (v)

Christmas Day Children's Menu

Three-courses from £46.95pp

Starters

SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO & BASIL SOUP (V)

warm rustic bread, Netherend Farm salted butter (v) vegan option available

SMOKED SCOTTISH SALMON

lemon mayonnaise, toasted ciabatta

Mains

HAND-CARVED TURKEY

lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, bread sauce, cranberry sauce parcel, festive vegetables, gravy

LINGUINE

in a tomato sauce with veg sticks (ve)

BATTERED COD GOUJONS

with peas and your choice of veg sticks, baby potatoes or fries

PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT

baby potatoes, tomato & spring onion salsa, baby spinach

Desserts

CHRISTMAS PUDDING

custard (v) vegan option available

APPLE & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE

served with vanilla custard (v) or vanilla soya custard (ve)

HOME-BAKED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

vanilla ice cream (v)

ALLERGEN & DIETARY INFORMATION

Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross contamination may occur and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. Full allergen information will be available from early November to allow you to confirm your booking. At this point our easy to use allergen guide will be available for you to use on the food section of our website or on our Glass Onion app. The information available is, to the best of our knowledge correct, however is subject to change between the time of advance booking and the time of dining. If you have any questions, allergies or intolerances, or you require our allergen information, please let us know before booking and at the time of your visit. Please refer to our allergen information at the time of your visit to check for changes.

(v) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server. *Contains alcohol. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Weights stated are approximate uncooked weights. All items are subject to availability. The nutritional information for our menu is provided as a guide. It is calculated using average values and is based on a typical serving size.

Adults need around 2000kcal a day.