SOUTHERN AREA - Hen & Chicken, Alton. 2nd Wednesday of Month

[muley]

Sorry I couldn't make it tonight - hope it went well, and fingers crossed that you'll be there on 19th.

Jim - do we need to let the H&C know our Christmas Menu choices by a certain date?

We do - a.s.a.p is the answer

Please select your choices from the list below

To Start
Roasted Chestnut Thyme and Artichoke Soup, served with Baguette and Butter
Scottish Smoked Salmon and North Atlantic Prawn Timbales, Mixed Leaf Salad, Citrus Mayonnaise
Smooth Chicken Liver, Port and Herb Pate, Cranberry dressing, Toasted Soda Bread and Badger Ale Chutney
Baked Goats Cheese in Puff Pastry, Roasted Pine Nut and Beetroot Salad, Balsamic Dressing
Main Courses

Traditional Roast Crown of Turkey, Apricot and Cranberry Stuffing, Roast Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables and Gravy
Roast Fillet of Salmon, Tarragon and Chive Crushed Potatoes, Wilted Spinach and a Lemon Cream Sauce
Braised Brisket of Beef with Horseradish Mash and Roasted Root Vegetables
Homemade Taglietelle, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Shallot and Garlic finished with a Rosemary Olive Oil
For Dessert
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter
Rich Chocolate and Hazelnut Brownie, Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Selection of English and Continental Cheeses, Biscuits and Chutney
Apple, Cinnamon and Pecan Crumble, Fresh Pouring Cream

.. and add to this thread

Thanks


JIm

[Nige]

Jim,

As discussed last night just me at the Christmas lunch and I'll go for the Salmon and prawn to start, Braised Beef for mains and the Apple and Pecan crumble as pud.

Thanks.

[muley]

Well, considering the bitter weather last night we had a good turnout;

Tony (Elan-less but happy to talk about track days, tyre choice etc)
Martin*
Nige*
(Lotus) Nick
Self*

Had good discussions - probably should have re-badged ourselves the Grumpy Old Men (sorry about the old, Nick)

Kitty stands at £7

Have a good Xmas

Cheers


Jim

[markv]

With 4 votes out of our 5 counted (final one expected tomorrow) here are the standings so far:-

Starter: 3 Salmon, 1 Goats Cheese

Main: 4 Turkey

Dessert: 2 Chrismas Pud, 2 Chocolate Brownie

[chris.t]

Hi Jim, I will get you our choices ASAP. I also think i need to pay someone some money probably you, can it wait until i see you?

Cheers Chris

[muley]

Hi Jim, I will get you our choices ASAP. I also think i need to pay someone some money probably you, can it wait until i see you?

Cheers Chris

Chris

No problem, we can sort it out on the day.

All the best

Rgds

Jim

[muley]

Our choices - for the record

2 x Goats Cheese
2 x Turkey
1 X Brown job
1 x Cheese and biscuits

Jim&Jen

[chris.t]

Cheers Jim

Our choices are

1 soup
1 salmon and prawn

1 salmon
1 turkey

2 crumbles

[Dico]

Cheers Jim

Monty has asked me to place an order on his behalf.

Starter- Black pudding
Main- Pudding, chips, peas & gravy
Desert- Spotted dick

Merry christmas to one and all.

[rjbean]

Sorry, I didn't make it online before the 1st Dec and I didn't see that it was rescheduled. Hope people had a good 'un. Hope you're feeling better Chris.

We're going for the not greedy/pikey/cheapskate (delete where appropriate) option of just 2 courses each.

Starter: Pate (M)
Main: Salmon (M)
Beef (R)
Pud: Brownie (R)

[markv]

Cheers Jim

Monty has asked me to place an order on his behalf.

Starter- Black pudding
Main- Pudding, chips, peas & gravy
Desert- Spotted dick

Merry christmas to one and all.

I assume that's mushy peas and curry sauce for Main? And I assume you mean steamed suet pudding containing dried fruit for dessert?

[markv]

Our final votes are now in:-

Starter: 4 Salmon, 1 Goats Cheese

Main: 5 Turkey

Dessert: 2 Chrismas Pud, 3 Chocolate Brownie

[muley]

For the record

Starter: Pate for Michelle
Main: Salmon for Michelle
Beef for Robert
Pudding: Brownie for Robert.

To Start
1 x Scottish Smoked Salmon

1 x pate


Main Courses

2 x Turkey,

For Dessert
1 x Christmas Pudding
1 x Apple, Cinnamon and Pecan Crumble, Fresh Pouring Cream

Many thanks
Nick n Lynne

I'll phone H+C tomorrow

Cheers

See you there


Jim(and Jen)

[muley]

All booked with H+C !

We have a 1:00 p.m slot but it would be good to get there around 12:30 to miss the rush and get a car park space - possibly a photoshoot, too?


See you there


Safe journeys


Jim and Jen

[markv]

Just to say how much we enjoyed the meal and the company on Sunday:

Jim and Jen
Nick and Lynne
Robert and Michelle
Chris and Dee
Nige *
Mark, Shirl, James, Ben and Tom

Thanks for organising it Jim.

[muley]

My pleasure - we thought it was a good 'do' as well and fabulous that everyone came despite the bitter weather. We think they did a great job in the pub and really put a lot of effort into the decorations and the table extras. Shame that the more boisterous chaps sitting near me decided to experiment with explosives on our table - but 'boys will be boys'

Shame there weren't more Elans but hopefully we can make up for it next year when the weather improves.

Have a good Xmas one and all and a great 2011


Jim&Jen

[muley]

Just for the record, I will not be going tomorrow (Wed) - I'm off the see my mother in Devon..

Also, I'm out February and March as well. Safe journeys to those of you who do go - Happy 2011 to you all.

Rgds


Jim

[tonny006]

Anyone else going?

[markv]

Sorry, couldn't make it last night - did anyone go along?

[tonny006]

I got no replies on here and didn't fancy being Billy no mates,
So stayed at home.