Rottingdean: The White Horses launches new Christmas menu

The White Horses in Rottingdean has put together a Christmas menu made up of “the best of British flavours with a contemporary twist”.

To start, diners can choose from a roasted butternut squash soup topped with artichoke crisps, a “richly flavoured” confit duck leg with mulled wine-poached pear or a prawn and avocado cocktail.

The starters on offer, including a prawn and avocado cocktail (Image: The White Horses) For mains, a roasted free-range turkey with hazelnut and cranberry stuffing, creamed sprouts and a port cranberry gravy is on the menu.

If it's a seafood option you’re after, guests can select the roast cod loin with fennel orange salad and a mussel and cider cream sauce.

The vegetarian option is charred cauliflower with butterbean purée, roasted chestnuts and basil oil, described as “a delicious nod to comforting flavours and textures”.

The main courses, including turkey, cod and charred cauliflower (Image: The White Horses) To finish off, a difficult choice has to be made between the trio of desserts available - a classic Christmas pudding with brandy sauce and honeycomb ice cream, a chocolate mousse with boozy cherries or the savoury-sweet baked brie with apple cider chutney and sourdough toast.

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A festive drinks menu has also been put together featuring sparkling wines from the South Downs and alcohol-free aperitifs.

The White Horses will also be hosting its first New Year’s Eve gala dinner. Guests will be treated to a three-course dinner, live entertainment and a glass of fizz at midnight.

The desserts on the menu, including a classic Christmas pudding (Image: The White Horses) Head chef Niki Prior said: “Your coastal Christmas awaits at The White Horses. Whether it's a festive lunch with loved ones, a merry celebration with old friends, or a spectacular Christmas meal, we’re ready to make your holiday season unforgettable.

“This is a time to relax, sip, eat, and enjoy – all with a touch of coastal charm. We can’t wait to host you and your closest loved ones.”

Two courses are £29 per person while three courses are £35 per person. Booking is essential.

Tickets for the New Year’s Eve gala dinner, which is an adults-only event, are £125 per person.

Bookings can be made on The White Horses website.