Christmas Day & Festive Menus

Festive food this Christmas

Join us this Christmas for all occasions. We want to take the pressure off you, so leave the cooking and entertainment to us and focus on spending this festive period with your loved ones. Enjoy our festive menu throughout December. Christmas day is filled with an elegant 3 course meal and Boxing Day follows with a carvery lunch.

You can find full details of our Christmas events, promotions and terms and conditions in our Christmas brochure.

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Pen & Cob Festive Menu
Christmas Day Menu
Boxing Day Menu

Pen & Cob Festive Menu

Served in Pen & Cob or one of our private rooms from Wednesday 25th November until Thursday 24th December

2 courses £29 | 3 courses £36

To book please call Pen & Cob direct 01234 369900, email hello@penandcob.co.uk or book a table online.
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Credit card information will be taken at time of booking, cancellation charges may apply

Starters

Roast parsnip & butterbean soup, apple salsa, sage crisp

Chicken liver & plum pâté, spiced fruit chutney, watercress, toasted brioche

Scottish smoked salmon, pickled beetroot, horseradish, multigrain bagel

Mains

Roast breast of turkey, pigs in blankets, sage & onion stuffing, garlic & herb roast potatoes, maple-roast root vegetables, Brussels sprouts, thyme gravy

Chestnut, mushroom & cranberry nut roast, garlic & herb roast potatoes, maple-roast root vegetables, Brussels sprouts, onion gravy

Pan-fried seabream, potato fondant, sautéed cavolo nero, Prosecco & mussel velouté

Desserts

Steamed Christmas pudding, poached apples & pears, brandy sauce, cinnamon sugar

Rum & raisin parfait, dark chocolate, gingerbread, poached raisins, whipped cream

Chocolate & orange torte, orange & Grand Marnier gel, vanilla cream

Vegetarian Vegan
made without products containing gluten
made without products containing dairy.

Please ask the team for additional alternative dishes for those following plant-based, dairy-free or gluten-free diets.

Pre-orders will be required.
Please note this menu is subject to change.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Enjoy freshly made sandwiches, homemade scones and festive sweet treats
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Christmas Day

Served 12.30pm - 3pm

£99 per person / £45 under 12s

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Starters

Caramelised onion & miso soup, cheddar & wholegrain mustard rarebit croûte

Chicken & pancetta terrine, tarragon emulsion, pickled onions, sea salt crackling

Crab tiân, avocado & apple mousse, curly endive, pickled apple, fennel shoots

Mains

Roast breast of turkey, pistachio & cranberry stuffed turkey ballotine, garlic & herb roast potatoes, maple roast root vegetables, Brussels sprouts, pigs in blankets, red wine jus

Pavé of cod, saffron potato purée, champagne & mussel velouté, baby leeks & green beans, Parma ham crisp

Baked goat’s cheese, beetroot & red onion filo tart, candied walnuts, garlic & herb roast potatoes, balsamic Brussels sprouts, maple roast root vegetables, sweet onion jus

Desserts

Classic Christmas pudding, poached pears & apples, brandy sauce, cinnamon sugar, red currants

Mango & white chocolate torte, clementine & cinnamon crème brulée tart, chocolate & brandy truffle

Hibiscus & star anise poached pear, wildflower honey & yoghurt mousse, cranberry gel, oat granola

Vegetarian Vegan
made without products containing gluten
made without products containing dairy.

Please ask the team for additional alternative dishes for those following plant-based, dairy-free or gluten-free diets.

£20 deposit per person (non-refundable/non-transferable) required to secure booking.
Full payment will be required 8 weeks in advance of event.
Please note this menu is subject to change.

Christmas Day
Under-12 Menu

Served 12.30pm - 3pm

3 courses £45

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Starters

Tomato & basil soup, baked croutons

Baked cheddar & brioche fingers with tomato dip

Mains

Roast turkey breast, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, roast vegetables, Brussels sprouts, stuffing, gravy

Battered cod pieces, fries, garden peas & fresh lemon

Chestnut, Mushroom & cranberry nut roast, garlic & herb roast potatoes, maple roast root vegetables, Brussels sprouts & onion gravy

Desserts

Chocolate heaven sundae, double chocolate brownie, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, chocolate ice cream, white chocolate shards

Fresh fruit platter - melon, pineapple, grapes, berries, mango sorbet

Vegetarian Vegan
made without products containing gluten
made without products containing dairy.

Please ask the team for additional alternative dishes for those following plant-based, dairy-free or gluten-free diets.

£20 deposit per person (non-refundable/non-transferable) required to secure booking.
Full payment will be required 8 weeks in advance of event.
Please note this menu is subject to change.

Christmas Party Nights

3 course meal & dance the night away!

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Boxing Day Carvery

Served from 12pm

Adults £43 | Under-12s £19

Tired of cooking and of hosting?
Let us take care of Boxing Day and join us after the Boar’s Head Ceremony for a festive feast with our three-course carvery.

To start, take time to explore a generous selection of cold meats, fresh salads, and fine cheeses.

At the heart of the feast is our classic carvery, where you can enjoy a choice of classic roast turkey, indulgent glazed gammon or sirloin of beef, all served with fluffy yorkshire puddings, rich red wine gravy and all the festive trimmings.

To finish, visit our dessert station, packed with a tempting range of sweet treats — and of course, more cheese for those who prefer a savoury end.

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Gluten free, Vegan and Vegetarian options will be available.
£20 deposit per person (non-refundable and non transferable) required to secure booking.
Full payment will be required 8 weeks in advance of event.
Please note this menu is subject to change.

New Year's Eve with

The Dreamettes

Join us on New Year's Eve as we dine and party out of 2026 and into 2027!

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Allergen Information
Some of our menu items contain allergens and whilst we try our very best to ensure your food is suitable for you, our food is prepared using shared equipment and stored in areas in which allergenic ingredients are present. As a consequence, we cannot guarantee that dishes are 100% free from allergenic ingredients. Our allergen information, that is available upon request, details which dishes contain allergenic ingredients as intentional ingredients. Ingredients may have changed since your last visit, please ask a member of staff for further details.