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Christmas Day 2026

Friday 25 December 2026. A festive roast feast with the warming spices of India and the generosity of an Ambrette Christmas. This is the only menu available on the day. The regular kids’ menu is also available for children who prefer it.



Indian roast feast at The Cook’s Tale

The Christmas Feast

Includes a welcome bite, three courses, refreshing granita and tea or coffee.



Christmas Feast — per person

£79.95


Children aged 5–11

A smaller starter, roast and dessert. The regular kids’ menu is available as an alternative.

£34.95




A Welcome from the Kitchen

Included for every guest. Crisp Onion Bhaji — Mint and coriander chutney.





To Start

Choose one starter, included in your feast. Dahi Bara Aloo Dum — Soft lentil dumplings, tangy yoghurt, warmly spiced baby potatoes and tamarind. Charcoal-Grilled Tandoori Chicken — Coriander chutney, winter salad and garlic naan. Spiced Fish in a Banana Leaf — Mustard, coconut, ginger and fresh herb dressing. Roasted Cauliflower & Parsnip Soup — vegan — Cumin, warming winter spices and crisp garlic flatbread.





The Christmas Roast

Choose one main, included in your feast; lamb carries a £10 supplement. Turkey Two Ways — Turkey ballotine, crisp turkey bhaji, masala stuffing and tamarind cranberry relish. Saffron Roast Chicken Supreme — Gently spiced chicken, masala stuffing and rich roasting gravy. Spice-Roasted British Lamb — £10 supplement — Garlic, black pepper, warming spices and rich lamb jus. Roasted Hake — Coconut, mustard and curry leaf sauce. Wild Mushroom, Chestnut & Winter Vegetable Wellington — vegan — Braised greens and fragrant vegetable gravy.





For the Table

Included sharing accompaniments. A Generous Spread — Gently spiced roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cumin-roasted carrots, masala cauliflower cheese, onion bhaji and Yorkshire pudding. Extra potatoes, vegetables, onion bhaji, gravy and Yorkshire pudding available. Vegan sides served separately. Between Courses — Citrus and pomegranate granita.





Something Sweet

Choose one dessert, included in your feast. Ambrette Christmas Dessert Platter — Spiced Christmas pudding, mince pie samosa, brandy cream and vanilla ice cream. Chhena Poda — Odia baked cheesecake with palm jaggery cream. Chocolate Samosas — Fresh berry ice cream and warm chocolate sauce. Spiced Poached Pear — vegan — Winter berry sorbet and toasted coconut. To Finish — Tea or coffee included. Masala chai: £1.50 supplement.





Reservations & Family Dining

This is the only menu available on the day. The regular kids’ menu is also available for children who prefer it. Christmas Lunch — Reservations from 12 noon to 4pm. £25 per person deposit, deducted from the final bill. Please confirm menu choices and dietary requirements by 18 December. Good to Know — Drinks charged separately. Prices include VAT. Please discuss allergies with us when booking; the kitchen will confirm suitability.



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