After all the preparation that goes into creating the perfect Christmas, no one could blame you for wanting to take it easy on Boxing Day. Luckily an increasing number of venues are now offering delicious lunches and dinners for those that want to continue the festivities without the hard work!
This is the first of our two part blog where we will be looking at some of the best venues in Essex for Boxing Day meals in 2015.
Le Talbooth C07 6HN
Part of the prestigious Milsom Hotels group, this 19th century country house hotel is offering a 4 course Boxing Day lunch, served in the elegant River Room.
Enjoy 4 courses with fizz with dishes including squab pigeon terrine and crispy leg, Orkney scallop tortellini, poached baby monkfish, best end of Suffolk lamb and mango and coconut cheesecake. Coffee and handmade chocolates will complete this sumptuous meal.
Priced at £80.00 per person, ensure you don’t miss out; call to reserve your table today.
The Blue Boar RM4 1UA
This beautiful boutique hotel and restaurant offers high quality contemporary dining complimented by excellent service.
A huge choice of delicious dishes is available, for example oriental sticky chicken, king prawn and melon salad, fillet of sea bass, fuisilli pasta and a cold meat platter. Desserts will be announced on the day.
This awesome menu costs just £30 for 2 courses, or £35 for 3 courses, making it suitable for most budgets. This popular venue is sure to sell out fast, so book your table today to avoid disappointment.
The Bull, Brentwood CM14 5LZ
A gastro-pub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and great food and service, The Bull at Brentwood is a perfect choice to spend Boxing Day with family or friends.
Enjoy 3 mouth-watering courses with menu options such as spicy parsnip and apple soup, slow-cooked beef brisket and Baileys cheesecake. Kids get their own menu too with starters including garlic bread and veggie sticks with mayo dip, main courses featuring sausage and mash, cod and chips and macaroni cheese, and desserts such as a sweet shop sundae or mini chocolate brownie.
This menu is priced at just £30.95 for adults and £14.95 for children. Make sure your family is booked to spend a fabulous Boxing Day at The Bull, make your booking today.
Toulouse Restaurant SS0 8FE
This modern restaurant is situated right on the Western Esplanade and ideal if you want to take a seafront walk either before or after your meal.
3 courses of scrumptious food await you. Choose from stilton beignets; pan seared scallops, crispy skinned sea bass, confit of suckling pig, clementine posset and pomegranate and chocolate tart.
Costing only £34.00 per adult and £16.00 for children under 12, this menu is guaranteed to sell out fast. Don’t delay; reserve your table today.
The Yew Tree CM23 1DJ
This recently refurbished boutique hotel and fine dining restaurant is an excellent choice if you are looking for a top quality Boxing Day meal.
Take advantage of 3 courses of delicious hot food with starters including king prawn cocktail and duck and orange pate. For the main course, take advantage of the delicious carvery that will include glazed gammon, beef & ale pie, fillet of salmon and vegetable lasagne. Accompaniments such as bubble and squeak, cauliflower cheese and panache of vegetables will be available. We particularly like the sound of the passion fruit cheesecake on offer for dessert.
This menu is priced at just £29.50 for adults and £19.50 for kids. Make sure you don’t miss out, contact them to make your reservation today.
The Barn Brasserie CO6 1JE
This stunning 16th century timber barn is offering a full day of Boxing Day fayre meaning that whatever time you would like to visit you will be able to enjoy delicious freshly prepared food.
Breakfast will be served from 930am, any you will be able to choose from a full breakfast for £6.95, or any breakfast with a glass of champagne for £9.95.
Lunches and dinners will be served between noon and 8pm and you can enjoy dishes such as pork belly, lamb shank and apple & blackberry crumble. 3 courses will set you back only £24.95 per person.
We can guarantee this unique venue will sell out quickly. Reserve your table today to avoid disappointment.
The Nags Head, Brentwood CM14 5ND
This gorgeous venue combines traditional country pub style with contemporary dining to provide a great atmosphere and exceptional food.
This Boxing Day you can join them for 3 fantastic courses with choices including Severn & Wye smoked salmon, cauliflower soup, roasted salmon, pumpkin & amoretti pasta, Belgian chocolate torte and winter fruit compote.
Priced at a very competitive £25.95, this is one Boxing Day meal not to be missed. Contact them today to make your booking.
The Rose Garden SS9 2SF
An intimate restaurant known for its great service and cosy warm atmosphere, The Rose Garden is opening its doors to invite guests to Boxing Day Lunch.
The 3 course menu with some home-cooked favourites is sure to tempt you. Dishes include chicken Caesar salad, prawn cocktail, saddle of lamb, salon en croute and a choice of desserts on the day.
At only £26.00 per person we can anticipate this venue will sell out fast. Don’t risk disappointment; reserve your table today.
The Bluebell Restaurant IG7 6QQ
This bright, modern restaurant right in the heart of Chigwell is renowned for beautifully presented food and exemplary service.
Offering an a la carte menu for Boxing Day 2015, the sample menu on their website consists of delectable dishes such as honey roast pork belly, seared Devon scallops, braised gressingham duck leg, market fish of the day, Bluebell banoffee with caramel ice cream, and treacle tart with caramelised banana.
Items are individually priced; please refer to the menu for details. Tables are going fast at this exceptionally popular restaurant. Don’t miss out, contact them today to make a reservation.
We are confident that your taste-buds are working overtime with all those amazing choices. However, if you still haven’t found the ideal pub or restaurant to continue your Christmas festivities fear not! We will be back next week with the second part of this series on best venues in Essex for Boxing Day 2015. See you then!