CAMEMBERT & CHEDDAR MUSHROOM FONDUE (V)
Button mushrooms baked in a cheesy fondue sauce, topped with lovage pesto and served with toasted artisan bloomer
Christmas Menus 2024 at The Swallow's Return in Worthing
From celebratory treats after shopping to sneaking in more quality time with loved ones before the main event, there’s only one place to be for every special occasion: Worthing.
You may not have started 2024’s Christmas to-do list yet, but we have… Join us for our 2-course Festive Menu for £30.50 or enjoy 3-Courses from £33.50 and our equally delightful Children’s Menu for £12.50, promising a magical season even better than the last with a selection of festive flavours.
Start your festivities with Butternut Squash Arancini, served on a bed of giant couscous with a balsamic & beetroot puree. Then, move onto mains like our Hand-Carved Turkey Breast, served with all the traditional accompaniments, of course.
Room for something sweet? Treat yourself to our Sticky Toffee Christmas Pudding, smothered in a rich brandy sauce.
Browse our mouth-watering menus and book your favourite spot – we’ll take care of the rest, leaving you to enjoy spending time together this festive season in Worthing.
*Please note that a £5pp deposit on tables of 7 or more is required between 16th December – 24th December.
Festive Menu
Enjoy 2-courses for £30.50
STARTERS
KING PRAWN & SMOKED SALMON COCKTAIL*
Dressed in a bloody mary Marie Rose sauce on a bed of tomatoes & lettuce, served with artisan bloomer bread
BAKED SCALLOPS & KING PRAWNS
Baked in a mozzarella, cheddar & garlic sauce on a bed of spring onion mash, served with toasted ciabatta (+£3.00 supplement)
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
ROASTED TOMATO & RED PEPPER SOUP (V)
topped with lovage pesto and served with artisan bloomer bread. Vegan option available
MAINS
HAND-CARVED TURKEY BREAST*
served with chestnut & bacon stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, ruffled garlic & herb roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a rich gravy
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)
SEARED FILLETS OF SEA BASS*
With crispy baby potatoes, broad beans, peas & Tenderstem® broccoli and a creamy white wine & king prawn sauce
SLOW-COOKED PORK BELLY*
Served with crispy crackling, roasted red apple, bubble & squeak mash, braised red cabbage, green beans and an apple brandy & Pink Lady 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
STEAK & VENISON PIE*
Tender steak & venison simmered in a rich red wine sauce, served with spring onion mash and seasonal vegetables
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
STICKY TOFFEE CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)
Served with rich brandy sauce Vegan option available
TRILLIONAIRES CHOCOLATE BAR (V)
Dark chocolate & toffee ganache layered on a chocolate chip cookie base, served with fresh cream and rich chocolate sauce Vegan option available
BAKED VANILLA CHEESECAKE* (V)
Served with a mulled fruit compote and fresh cream
SALTED CARAMEL PROFITEROLES (V)
Chocolate dipped profiteroles filled with salted caramel cream, served with honeycomb ice cream and rich Belgian chocolate sauce
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 Festive Menu
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
