The George & Dragon gets set for Christmas

28th October 2009, 3:45pm

The George & Dragon at Ightham, near Sevenoaks, is now taking bookings for Christmas parties.

The pub's executive head chef, Simon Brazier, who sources much of his ingredients locally, is offering festive delights such as duck liver pate with orange, chestnut and shallot chutney and toasted brioche and herb crusted loin of pork with apricot.

Other treats include chestnut and thyme stuffing served on a spring onion & smoked cheddar mash with a calvados jus. There are also fish and vegetarian dishes.  Apart from Christmas pud and mince pies there is a winterberry and white chocolate cheese cake with ice cream' or ruby coulis or profiteroles with a hot chocolate and cointreau sauce.

Diners can choose where to eat, with seating for 60 in the restaurant and a further 25 in the bar.  The upstairs private function room, complete with its own bar caters for 40 diners or a buffet reception for up to 60 guests. 

The Christmas menu costing £18.50 for two courses and  £23.95 for three, will be served from Monday 30th November to Wednesday 23rd December (excluding Sundays).  All meals must be ordered in advance and deposit of £10 a head is required.

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