CAMEMBERT & CHEDDAR MUSHROOM FONDUE (V)
Button mushrooms baked in a cheesy fondue sauce, topped with lovage pesto and served with toasted artisan bloomer
Boxing Day menu at The Crown, Ardleigh in Colchester
You might think the last gift has been unwrapped, but we still have something left under the tree… plans for Boxing Day 2024 in Colchester!
Share special moments this Boxing Day with our elegant 3-course Boxing Day Menu for £36.50, sure to keep the festivities going for another day at The Crown, Ardleigh. Especially when you discover our Smoked Salmon & King Prawn Duo starter, filling fresh salmon a delicate herb mousse, paired with a delicious king prawn cocktail.
For the main event, dive into our Leg of Mallard Duck, the most luxurious dish for your second Christmas, and save room for something sweet – we recommend our Christmas Chocolate Trio, three indulgent desserts cosying up to honeycomb ice cream and meringue kisses.
Browse our full Boxing Day Menu for an idea of what’s to come – this is one festive surprise you’ll want spoiled ahead of booking your table*.
*Please note that a £5pp deposit is required on tables of 7 or more for Boxing Day.
Boxing Day Menu
Enjoy 3-courses for £36.50
STARTERS
BUTTERNUT SQUASH ARANCINI (VE)
served on a bed of giant cous cous, with a beetroot & balsamic puree
CHICKEN LIVER, APPLE & CIDER BRANDY PÂTÉ*
Smooth pâté served with hedgerow chutney and toasted ciabatta
SMOKED SALMON & KING PRAWN DUO*
Smoked salmon filled with a delicate herb mousse, partnered with a light king prawn cocktail
TODAY'S SOUP (V)
Served with artisan bloomer bread Vegan option available
MELON & CURED HAM*
Simply finished with an extra virgin olive oil & balsamic dressing
MAINS
SLOW-COOKED PORK BELLY*
served with crispy crackling, mini caramelised apple pie, chive mash and an apple brandy & Pink Lady jus
SEARED FILLETS OF SEA BASS*
With crispy baby potatoes, broad beans, peas & Tenderstem® broccoli and a creamy white wine & king prawn sauce
10oz RIB-EYE STEAK*
Served with triple-cooked chips, roasted vine cherry tomatoes* and your choice of steak sauce - béarnaise*, peppercorn*, beef dripping or craft ale, bacon & mushroom* (+£4.00 supplement)
HAND-CARVED TURKEY BREAST*
served with a pig in blanket, chestnut & bacon stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, ruffled garlic & herb roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy
DUCK CONFIT*
Slow-cooked leg of duck served with creamy dauphinoise potatoes, braised red cabbage, wilted baby spinach and a blackberry & red wine jus
ROOT VEGETABLE WELLINGTON (V)
Butternut squash, carrot & sweet potato encased in flaky pastry, served with Yorkshire pudding, ruffled garlic & herb roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy Vegan option available
SIDES
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE (V)
(+£2.50 supplement)
MINI YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS
Filled with hand-pulled beef brisket
(+£2.95 supplement)
GARLIC & HERB ROAST POTATOES (VE)
(+£2.95 supplement)
GLAZED SPROUTS
Topped with crispy smoked bacon
(+£2.50 supplement)
BRAISED RED CABBAGE* (VE)
Topped with pomegranate seeds
(+£2.50 supplement)
PIGS IN BLANKETS
(+£2.95 supplement)
PUDDINGS
SALTED CARAMEL PROFITEROLES (V)
Chocolate dipped profiteroles filled with salted caramel cream, served with honeycomb ice cream and rich Belgian chocolate sauce
STICKY TOFFEE CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)
Served with rich brandy sauce Vegan option available
BAKED VANILLA CHEESECAKE* (V)
Served with a mulled fruit compote and fresh cream
CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE TRIO (V)
Indulgent trillionaires chocolate bar, salted caramel profiteroles and double chocolate brownie, served with honeycomb ice cream and meringue kisses
BRAMLEY APPLE & MINCE PIE CRUMBLE (V)
Served with creamy custard Vegan option available
BRITISH CHEESE BOARD (V)
A selection of British cheeses, served with savoury biscuits, hedgerow chutney and grapes (+£3.00 supplement)
Children's Boxing Day Menu
Enjoy 3-courses for £12.50
STARTERS
GARLIC BREAD (V)
VEG STICKS (VE)
With a hummus dip
CREAMY TOMATO SOUP (V)
Served with artisan bloomer bread
MAINS SERVED WITH ACCOMPANIMENTS
HAND-CARVED TURKEY BREAST
served with a pork sausage, Yorkshire pudding, ruffled garlic & herb roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy
ROOT VEGETABLE WELLINGTON (VE)
Butternut squash, carrot & sweet potato encased in flaky pastry, served with ruffled garlic & herb roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy
MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)
Served with salad
TOMATO PASTA (VE)
Pasta tubes in tomato sauce, served with salad
MAINS - CHOOSE YOUR OWN SIDES
CHOOSE YOUR MAIN:
BATTERED FISH GOUJONS
BEEF BURGER
With lettuce & tomato, in a toasted bun
CHICKEN NUGGETS
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Served with gravy
PORK SAUSAGES
Served with gravy
QUORN NUGGETS (VE)
CHOOSE YOUR FIRST SIDE:
CHIPS (VE)
MASH (V)
BABY POTATOES (VE)
CHOOSE YOUR SECOND SIDE:
SEASONAL SALAD (VE)
VEG STICKS (VE)
BAKED BEANS (VE)
PEAS (VE)
PUDDINGS
CHRISTMAS PUDDING (V)
Served with creamy custard
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
With chocolate ice cream
ICE CREAM & SORBET (V)
Choose any two scoops from:
Ice Cream - Double chocolate (V), Honeycomb (V), Vanilla (V)
Sorbet - Raspberry (VE), Blackcurrant (V), Coconut Milk (VE)
Dietary Information
All our allergen information is available online or via our Glass Onion app. It’s easy to filter out dishes containing any of the 14 major allergens and is always kept up to date. Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross contamination may occur and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. If you have any questions, allergies, or intolerances, or need help accessing our allergen information, please let us know before ordering.
(V) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (VE) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server. * = this dish contains alcohol. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Weights stated are approximate uncooked weights. Live nutrition information is available online. All items are subject to availability
