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With the Christmas season coming in, we have introduced our new festive Elite Pubs menu. Full of autumnal flavours, and as usual we are still using fresh local produce.

Take a peek at some of our top picks from this year’s festive menu and taste the menu from 17th November!

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1. Chicory, maple roasted squash & Staplehurst blue cheese salad

1. Chicory, maple roasted squash & Staplehurst blue cheese salad

It’s gluten-free, we’ve got a vegan option available and it’s the perfect light but hearty starter to begin the ultimate festive meal. Served with walnuts and cider vinaigrette.

2. Jerusalem artichoke & parsnip soup

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2. Jerusalem artichoke & parsnip soup

Served with a generous chunk of delicious fresh bread, this starter is sure to warm you up on those chilly days. This dish is vegan and can be made gluten-free.

3. Persian-spiced lamb shank

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3. Persian-spiced lamb shank

This is a brand new dish this year and we can’t wait to debut it. Served with saffron and pomegranate rice, winter greens and a tangy Harissa sauce it’s definitely a little different to your classic festive dishes!

4. Roasted crown prince pumpkin risotto

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4. Roasted crown prince pumpkin risotto

A scrumptious dish with chestnuts, sage and a sprinkling of Twineham parmesan on the top, you can’t get much more Wintery than this. It’s creamy and tasty and it’s full of goodness, plus, we’ve got a vegan version available!

5. Classic spotted dick

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5. Classic spotted dick

A familiar favourite, but the first time it’s made it to our festive menu, this British classic is served with orange custard and is the perfect end to your Christmas dinner.

6. Kentish apple, pear and cranberry crumble

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6. Kentish apple, pear and cranberry crumble

One of our absolute favourite dishes all year round but especially for festive as we introduce our exclusive mince pie ice cream. You can’t get this anywhere else and it’s well worth a try!

The perfect mix of hot and cold, you’ll be wanting for nothing with this as your closing dish of the meal.

7. KENTISH ROAST TURKEY

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7. KENTISH ROAST TURKEY

We couldn’t not mention this Christmas classic. Free-range Kentish roast turkey with all the trimmings… what more could you want!

We haven’t held back this year with the crispiest roast potatoes, delicious pigs in blankets and gravy to die for. It’s never too early for a Christmas dinner!

And that is some of our best festive menu picks, but there are plenty of other options for you to explore.

If you give any of these dishes a go take a photo of your meal, then why not post it to Instagram and let us know what you think.

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