Functions and Special Events: Christmas Dining

Tawny Owl in a fir tree
Christmas meal
Hampers in the Trust shop

The Hawk Conservancy Trust offers a unique setting for festive gatherings and Christmas dining.

As an award winning visitor attraction we pride ourselves on offering a high standard of hospitality and customer care; and this level of service is reflected in our corporate and catering facilities. Book your Christmas meal in the Griffon Rooms and, over a glass of mulled wine, meet and hold some of the feathered stars at the Trust.

We offer a selection of traditional Christmas dishes for you to enjoy, using fresh, locally sourced produce.

When you book your Christmas party at the Hawk Conservancy Trust we offer:

  • lunch and evening bookings
  • group sizes from 8 – 26
  • exclusive use of Griffon Rooms
  • warmed mulled wine on arrival
  • hold a bird of prey
  • home-cooked traditional meal
  • varied wine list
  • fresh, seasonal vegetables
  • enjoy your meal in a convivial setting
  • festive decor and Christmas crackers
  • visit the Trust shop for Christmas gifts
  • ample car parking and designated disabled spaces
  • cars can be left overnight in the Trust car park.

Couples and smaller parties catered for on specific dates. Please ask for more information!

Christmas 2011 Menu

Warming glass of mulled wine on arrival

Starter

Smoked salmon and prawns served on a bed of crisp lettuce with a Marie Rose sauce and granary bread

Parma ham and mozzarella served on a rocket salad

Homemade sweet potato and tomato soup with a crusty roll and butter

Farmhouse pâté served with homemade tangy onion chutney and melba toast

Main Course

Traditional roast turkey, with chipolata, stuffing and cranberry sauce

Chicken stuffed with brie in a mushroom and wine sauce

Roast beef served with a Yorkshire pudding and horseradish

Roast salmon with cherry tomatoes, green beans and potatoes

Nut roast served with seasonal vegetables

All served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Christmas pudding served with brandy sauce

Homemade mulled wine trifle served with cream

Homemade chocolate mousse served with shortbread biscuits

Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake

Selection of cheeses, biscuits and grapes (£1:50 supplement)

Followed by warmed mince pies and coffee

£30.95 per person

We aim to use fresh, local and quality ingredients in the home-cooked meals made by our enthusiastic and hardworking cooks!

For more information or to make a booking, please contact Catering Manager, Jemma Benton, on 01264 773850 x225 or email jemma@hawkconservancy.org.

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