SPICED CARROT & CORIANDER SOUP (VE)
pesto, baked carrot crisps
Enjoy Boxing Day 2023 at The Cowper Arms in Hertford
You know there’s no need to wrap up the festive season immediately after Christmas Day when Boxing Day 2023 at The Cowper Arms brings you another perfect day of relaxing and spending quality time with your loved ones.
Enjoy three courses for £35.95. For the little ones, our Children's Festive Menu is £13.95
EXTRA SPECIAL MENU DRINK CHOICES
Choose your arrival drink from a 125ml glass of Chapel Down Brut NV, a pint of Peroni (draught) or a Signature House Soda
Choose your cocktail to finish from an Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, Baileys Chocolate Martini, Old Fashioned or alcohol-free Amalfi Spritz, Virgin Mojito, Elderflower Sherbet.
Our Boxing Day Menu
Starters
CREAMY BAKED MUSHROOMS* (V)
vintage Cheddar & white port sauce, garlic & rosemary pangrattato crumb, ciabatta
PAN-FRIED WILD SCALLOPS
parsnip puree, tomato & spring onion salsa, dauphinoise chips
+£4 supplement
CHICKEN LIVER & BRANDY PARFAIT*
cherry amaretto compote, toasted bread
HIMILAYAN SALT-CHAMBER AGED SMOKED SALMON
pickled ginger mayo, tomato & spring onion salsa
WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE* (V)
balsamic roasted beetroot, poached pear, blackcurrant curd
POACHED PEAR & BALSAMIC BEETROOT SALAD* (VE)
plum ketchup, toasted ciabatta
Mains
The below mains are served with roasted carrots & parsnips, sauteed Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes and seasonal greens
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy*
PAN-FRIED SALMON FILLET
creamy chowder, sauteed hispi cabbage, tomato & spring onion salsa
MAPLE-GLAZED SLOW-COOKED PORK BELLY*
pulled pork & cider bonbon, plum ketchup, dauphinoise potato, rich gravy
MAPLE-GLAZED SLOW-COOKED PORK BELLY & SCALLOPS*
pulled pork & cider bonbon, plum ketchup, dauphinoise potato, rich gravy
+£4
FIG & DOLCELATTE ROAST (V)
roasted potatoes, roasted apple, onion gravy
ROASTED CELERIAC STEAK (VE)
parsnip puree, shallots, exotic mushrooms, pesto
NOURISH BOWL (VE)
hummus, mixed grains, avocado, roasted cauliflower & squash, rainbow slaw, pomegranate seeds, blood orange dressing
FRESHLY BATTERED LINE-CAUGHT COD & CHIPS
minted pea purée, chunky tartare sauce, lemon
OUR DIRTY BURGER
Prime beef burger, crispy bacon, lashings of cheese, beef dripping sauce, fries, pickles
PLANT-BASED BURGER (VE)
vegan patty, Violife melting mature slice, red pepper & tomato sauce, baby gem lettuce, house salad, pickles
Desserts
CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)
hot brandy sauce
CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (VE)
vegan custard
CHEESE & BISCUITS (V)
Taw Valley Cheddar, Cropwell Bishop Stilton, creamy Camembert, plum ketchup
+£2.50 supplement
MINCE PIE CRÈME BRÛLÉE (V)
Caramelised brulee, demerara crumb
SUMMER PAVLOVA (V)
white chocolate & raspberry meringue, freshly whipped cream, blackcurrant sauce, lime, berries
HOME-BAKED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
amaretti biscuit crumb, chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream
Dietary Information
(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.
Choosing our Christmas Festive Menu? Deposits of £10 per person will be taken for parties of 10 guests or more when booking the Christmas Festive Menu throughout the festive period.
Celebrating with us on Christmas Day? A deposit of £10 per person will be required for every guest booking for Christmas Day regardless of party size. We’re asking for full pre-payment by 1st December 2023.
A deposit of £10 per person will be required for every guest booking for Boxing Day.
Please note that all deposits are non-refundable.
SEE ALL OF OUR FESTIVE AND SPECIAL DAY MENUS BELOW
