CHRISTMAS AT THE GOUDHURST : The Goudhurst Inn

Join us for a Vintage Christmas

We invite you to join us for a Vintage Christmas this festive season.

Enjoy freshly prepared menus featuring the finest seasonal, local ingredients, complemented by award-winning Balfour Wines, craft beers, and Christmas cocktails - perfect for enhancing your celebrations.

Celebrate with us for a festive party, Christmas Day feast, Boxing Day gathering, or New Year’s celebration.

Book before 31st October and enjoy one complimentary bottle of Leslie's Gold NV!* Minimum booking size of 10. T&Cs apply.

Look out for special family activities throughout December on our what's on page and scroll down to view our festive stay package.

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Our festive menus

Whether you're joining us for a festive party with colleagues, or a Christmas Day feast with family, our chefs have been hard at work perfecting our Christmas menus for you.

Enjoy freshly prepared menus featuring the finest seasonal, local ingredients, complemented by award-winning Balfour Wines, craft beers, and Christmas cocktails - perfect for enhancing your celebrations.

Scroll down to view our 2024 festive menus and sign up to our newsletter for more information on the release of our New Year's Eve set menu.

CHRISTMAS DAY MENU

FESTIVE PARTY MENU

TO START

Bloody Mary prawn & crayfish cocktail,

iceberg, apple, rye bread (gfo)

Pan-seared Rye Bay scallops,

celeriac purée, chorizo & crispy leeks (gf)

28-day aged beef tartare,

confit egg yolk, mustard mayonnaise (gf)

Salt-baked beetroot terrine,

pickled walnuts, truffle crostini (ve) (gfo)

MAINS

Cranberry & sage stuffed turkey crown,

wrapped in pancetta, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, Yorkshire pudding, bread sauce & turkey gravy (gfo)

Fillet of beef Wellington,

roast potatoes & red wine jus

Wild mushroom & squash pithivier,

roast potatoes & wild mushroom sauce (ve)

Pan-roasted cod fillet,

lemon & thyme rösti potatoes, mussels, clams & Balfour white wine cream sauce (gf)

For the table

Clementine & hazelnut sprouts, stock pot carrots, honey roasted parsnips, spiced red cabbage, cauliflower cheese (gf)

DESSERTS

Clementine & brandy pudding,

brandy custard & redcurrant compote

Baileys crème brûlée,

amaretti biscuit (gf)

Dark chocolate fondant,

vanilla pod ice cream (ve)

Amaretto yule log,

vanilla pod cream & pickled cranberries

Artisan cheese plate,

crackers, chutney & grapes (gfo)

£5pp supplement

£95 per person

TO START

Curried butternut squash & carrot soup,

sourdough, herb oil (ve) (gfo)

Chestnut & cranberry scotch egg,

pan-fried wild mushrooms (gf)

avocado, apple, brown bread (gfo)

Bloody Mary prawn cocktail,

Pressed ham hock & quince terrine,

festive chutney, crostini (gfo)

MAINS

Lemon & thyme roasted turkey crown,

duck fat roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, sage & onion stuffing, turkey gravy (gfo)

Chestnut & cranberry nut roast,

roast potatoes, red wine jus (ve) (gf)

Slow-braised beef short rib,

bone marrow mashed potato, red wine jus (gf)

Almond & herb crusted salmon,

fondant potato, saffron & chive butter sauce (gf)

For the table

Clementine & hazelnut sprouts, stock pot carrots, honey roasted parsnips, spiced braised red cabbage

DESSERT

Clementine Christmas pudding,

brandy custard

Dark chocolate brownie,

cherry ice cream, cherry compote (ve) (gf)

Baileys & white chocolate cheesecake,

honeycomb ice cream (gf)

(£5pp supplement)

Artisan cheese plate, spiced chutney & crackers (gfo)

£40 per person

The 3 night festive package at The Goudhurst | Arriving 24th December

Experience the magic of Christmas with our exclusive three-night bed and breakfast package. Arrive to discover a warm welcome with a chilled bottle of fizz, and a cosy bedroom awaiting you.

On Christmas Day let us do the work and indulge in the atmosphere as you savour our three-course scrumptious Christmas Lunch, Christmas Day evening hamper and breakfast each morning of your stay.

Book your three-night Christmas Break now and unwrap a holiday filled with comfort, joy, and festive cheer.

Booking terms and conditions – based on a Deluxe room for 2 people. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the remaining balance paid in full two weeks before arrival, non-refundable.

Our Festive Opening Hours

23rd December: Kitchen opens 12pm - 9pm. Bar closes at 10pm

Christmas Eve: Kitchen open 12pm – 9pm. Bar closes at 10pm

Christmas Day: Reservations only. Bar open 12pm - 3pm.

Boxing Day: Kitchen open 12pm – 6pm. Bar opens 11am - 7pm.

27th December - 28th December: Kitchen opens 12pm - 9pm. Bar closes 10pm

29th December: Kitchen opens 12pm - 8pm. Bar closes 9pm

30th December: Kitchen opens 12pm - 9pm. Bar closes 10pm

New Year’s Eve: Kitchen open 12pm – 9pm. Bar closes at 1am

New Year’s Day: Kitchen open 12pm - 6pm. Bar open 11am - 7pm.

Join us for a Vintage Christmas

Our festive menus

CHRISTMAS DAY MENU

FESTIVE PARTY MENU

TO START

Bloody Mary prawn & crayfish cocktail,

Pan-seared Rye Bay scallops,

28-day aged beef tartare,

Salt-baked beetroot terrine,

MAINS

Cranberry & sage stuffed turkey crown,

Fillet of beef Wellington,

Wild mushroom & squash pithivier,

Pan-roasted cod fillet,

For the table

DESSERTS

Clementine & brandy pudding,

Baileys crème brûlée,

Dark chocolate fondant,

Amaretto yule log,

Artisan cheese plate,

TO START

Curried butternut squash & carrot soup,

Chestnut & cranberry scotch egg,

avocado, apple, brown bread (gfo)

Pressed ham hock & quince terrine,

MAINS

Lemon & thyme roasted turkey crown,

Chestnut & cranberry nut roast,

Slow-braised beef short rib,

Almond & herb crusted salmon,

For the table

DESSERT

Clementine Christmas pudding,

Dark chocolate brownie,

Baileys & white chocolate cheesecake,

(£5pp supplement)

The 3 night festive package at The Goudhurst | Arriving 24th December

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