London Christmas Dinner

[butzsi]

It will not be long before December is here - I have asked The Orange Tree in Richmond to let me know when their Christmas menu will be on-line and have indicated a date of 14/15th December as the 3rd Wednesday is the 21st and probably too close to Xmas for many. This has been the Premier event for DDK members for some years and your continued support (if only to show those Northerner's how we do things in style down here) will be much appreciated. After last years fiasco (Orange Tree) with the bill I suggest that all food orders are paid in full on booking and that a non-returnable fee of £10 per person is applied - that will only leave the drinks bill to sort on the night ! I will not object if Mike or somebody else wishes to take over at this stage-

Chris

[Lightweight_911]

Put me on the list Chris - it's always a great evening !

[Peter]

Chris, well done for planning this. 14th better for us. Add 2 to the list.

[butzsi]

The Orange tree have advised that the 15th already has a couple of large bookings so suggest that December 14th is better ,so the 14th it is ! Menu to follow.

Chris

[Vic Cohen]

Please put me down for 14th ..................

[jb]

Me too please Chris

[Ferry Man]

Thanks Chris, kindly add me to the attendees. It's in my diary, see you then.

[butzsi]

Christmas Menu
2 courses £19.95 3 courses £24.95
Starters
Scottish smoked salmon, crayfish, rocket salad, spiced vinegar dressing
Wild duck terrine & armagnac, fig & balsamic chutney, Melba toast
Roasted beetroot, celeriac watercress and goat’s cheese salad, walnut dressing (n) (v)
Seasonal soup (v)

Mains
Crown of English Rose bronzed turkey,
goose fat roasts, honey roasted root vegetables,
pigs in blankets, stuffing, bread sauce and seasonal gravy
Wild mushroom open lasagne
rocket and parmesan (v)
Slow roasted shoulder of lamb,
ginger and apricots, parsnip mash
Roasted monkfish,
wrapped in pancetta, parmentier potatoes, wilted spinach, artichoke purée

Desserts
Baileys cream filled profiteroles with chocolate fudge sauce
Crème brûlée, with shortbread biscuits
Christmas pudding, double chocolate stout and crème anglaise (n)
Christmas British cheese selection, pumpernickel and seasonal chutney (n) some breads contain nuts

* childrens prices are based on age 12 years or under
As we only use fresh produce, some dishes may be substituted.
(v) Suitable for vegetarians. (n) contains nuts (Please note that our dishes may contain nuts
or traces of nuts, lacto or gluten). All our meat is UK Sourced. Our English Rose turkeys are sourced from
six farms within the Chelmsford area and are barn reared in spacious open barns.
Fish dishes may contain small bones.
Service charge not included


Please send your menu choices and FULL payment by Paypal (£10.00 non-refundable deposit will be deducted if you cannot make it) to cturner3@sky.com asap please.

So far we have confirmed :-

Andy
Peter +1
Vic
Jason
Paul
Chris
Suzanne

Chris

[Mike]

Hi Chris, well done for stepping up to the plate again, and good idea on taking all the money in advance,
I know what a pain it can be on the night! Count me in.

So, just the drinks bill then, which reminds me........Will, you coming?

[Peter]

Payment sent, menu choices to follow!

Thanks again Chris.

[butzsi]

Excellent response so far, keep it coming.

Andy
Peter (paid)
Claire (paid)
Vic (food ordered)
Jason (paid and food ordered)
Paul (paid and food ordered)
Chris (paid and food ordered)
Suzanne (paid and food odered)
Mike (paid and food ordered)

Chris

[butzsi]

The last date for menu choices and numbers attending is two weeks in advance, so by Nov 30th latest but please let me know asap .


Andy (paid and food ordered)
Peter (paid and food ordered)
Claire (paid and food ordered)
Vic (paid and food ordered)
Jason (paid and food ordered)
Paul (paid and food ordered)
Chris (paid and food ordered)
Suzanne (paid and food ordered)
Mike (paid and food ordered)


Chris

[Ian Donkin]

Thanks for the PM Chris - I'm pretty sure we will make it; I'll get Charlotte to have a look tomorrow and then send you some money.

After last year, our drinks must be free!

[Lightweight_911]

What about:

Will & Liz
James P
Alan Drayson

+ anyone else ?

[butzsi]

What about:

Will & Liz
James P
Alan Drayson

+ anyone else ?

I have sent pm's to the above - send a pm to anyone else you think might come.

Chris