




The Odia Christmas Feast | Canterbury 2026
Christmas parties at The Cook’s Tale, Canterbury Gather your colleagues, friends or family for a festive feast inspired by Odisha: warming spices, charcoal cooking and generous hospitality. Three courses, a chef’s welcome and refreshing pani puri between courses. £55 per person — Sunday, Monday & Thursday £65 per person — Friday & Saturday, with a live pianist Available 1 November–24 December 2026 for 6–30 guests. We welcome only one group booking at a time, giving your celebration dedicated attention. CHECK YOUR PARTY DATE Call 01227 200777 or email info@thecookstale.co.uk. Drinks during dinner are purchased separately. Please tell us about allergies and dietary requirements when enquiring. Vegan arrangements can be discussed in advance.
A welcome from the kitchen
Included with your three-course feast.
Pea & Artichoke Soup
With a warm cocktail naan. Allergens: gluten.
Choose your starter
Odia Street-Food Celebration
Dahi bara, onion bhaji and potato samosa with seasonal fruit chutney. Allergens: gluten, mustard, milk.
Chicken Poda
Charcoal-grilled chicken with smoky tomato and potato chakata, and coriander chutney. Allergens: milk, egg, mustard.
King Prawn Poda
Mustard-marinated king prawns finished over charcoal with tomato and coriander. Allergens: crustaceans, fish, milk, mustard.
A refreshing pause
Crisp pani puri with spiced potato, chickpeas, tamarind and mint water. Included between courses.
Choose your main
Festive Turkey, Odia Two Ways
Turkey ballotine and crisp turkey bhaji, roast potatoes, spinach and warming spiced gravy. Allergens: gluten, milk, egg, mustard, celery.
Kandhamal Turmeric Chicken
Roasted chicken supreme with spiced seasonal squash and a small bowl of Odia spinach chicken. Allergens: mustard, milk.
Earthen-Pot Lamb Foreshank
Slow-roasted lamb with burnt aubergine and smoked tomato mash. Allergens: milk, mustard.
Odia Vegetarian Celebration Thali
Rice, dal, spinach, paneer, potatoes, badi chura, chapati, chutneys, yoghurt and poppadums. Please discuss allergens when booking.
Choose your dessert
Christmas Pudding
With Odia-inspired winter-fruit ice cream. Allergens: milk, gluten.
Chocolate Samosas
With berry ice cream and chocolate sauce. Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Egg, Soya
Rasogolla
Soft chhena dumplings in light cardamom and rose syrup. Allergens: milk.
Begin in the lounge
An optional reception before your feast: WELCOME RECEPTION — ADD £12 PER PERSON One welcome drink per guest. WELCOME RECEPTION WITH CANAPÉS — ADD £35 PER PERSON One welcome drink and five different Odia-inspired canapé bites per guest. Choose Prosecco, gin and tonic, house beer, house wine (175ml) or a house spirit with mixer. Ask us about an alcohol-free option. Choose one reception option; the £35 package includes the welcome drink. Drinks during dinner are purchased separately.
See the canapé selection
Five different bites per guest with the £35 reception package. VEGETARIAN • Crisp bara topped with spiced ghuguni and tomato-khajuri chutney • Smoked aubergine chop with coconut and sun-dried mango chutney • Chhena and kasundi pepper bite NON-VEGETARIAN • Machha besara fish cake with mustard • Mutton kassa on mini chakuli pitha A fully vegetarian selection is available when arranged in advance. Please tell us about allergies and dietary requirements when enquiring.
Easy to organise
Tell us your preferred date and approximate guest count. We’ll confirm availability and the deposit required, then help you gather menu choices and dietary requirements. Final numbers and menu choices are due seven days before your celebration. CHECK YOUR PARTY DATE 01227 200777 · info@thecookstale.co.uk
Booking terms & dietary requirements
A non-refundable deposit secures your booking. Please review the full terms below before confirming. Let us know about allergies when enquiring; final numbers, menu choices and dietary requirements are due at least seven days before your celebration.
1. Booking Deposit
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. Your reservation will only be confirmed once this deposit has been received. Until then, the date and time remain available for other enquiries.
2. Final Numbers & Pre-Order
Final guest numbers and any menu pre-orders must be confirmed at least 7 days prior to your event. The final balance will be based on this confirmed number, and unfortunately we cannot offer refunds for guests who cancel or do not attend after this date.
3. Group Payment Responsibility
For group bookings, one designated member of your party must act as the main contact and will be responsible for all food-related payments. Drinks, however, may be purchased individually by guests if preferred.
4. Timely Arrival & Service
We kindly ask that your party arrives promptly at the agreed time. Food service will commence within 15 minutes of your reservation time. Guests arriving late will be served on arrival, and we will do our best to bring them up to speed with the rest of the party.
5. Package Selection
The three-course festive feast applies to the whole group. Each guest chooses their own starter, main and dessert from the festive menu. Optional lounge receptions are arranged for the group in advance. Drinks during dinner may be purchased individually.
6. Drinks Package Details
Each drinks package includes one drink per person, as described in the package details. Additional drinks may be purchased separately from our bar menu.
7. Dietary Requirements & Allergies
Please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking or no later than 7 days before your event. While we take great care to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens in our kitchen.
8. Cancellations & Amendments
1) Cancellations made more than 14 days before the event will forfeit the deposit but will not incur additional charges. 2) Cancellations made within 14 days of the event or a significant reduction in numbers after the final confirmation date may be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the menu price per cancelled guest. 3) In the unlikely event that we must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, we will offer a full refund of any deposits paid.
9. Conduct & Responsibility
We reserve the right to refuse service or ask guests to leave if behaviour is disruptive, unsafe, or negatively impacts other diners or our staff. The organiser is responsible for ensuring all guests behave appropriately.
10. Group Size
Minimum of 6 guests, maximum of 30 guests.
11. Seasonal Dates
Available 1 November–24 December 2026. This menu is not available on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or 31 December.
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