ARRIVAL CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL

artisanal BREAD

BLACK SESAME SOURDOUGH AND PAIN D’ÉPICE  Whipped Brie butter, mulled wine gel, caramelised onion (V, D, G, A)

Amuse Bouche

Caviar and Lobster Millefeuille Potato, crème fraîche, Cru Beluga caviar, chive blossom (D, G, E)

PRE-APPETIZER

Alaskan King Crab Kalamansi cannelloni, remoulade, apple, fennel, wakame, dill, foraged herbs  (S, D, E)

APPETIZER

Silent Valley Wagyu Carpaccio Black truffle, blackberry, bone marrow aioli, Shimeji, Parmigiana Reggiano, arugula (D, G, N, E)

Fish Entrée

European Sea bass Potato, peas, mange tout, asparagus, preserved lemon beurre blanc (D, A)

Palette Cleanser

Lychee and Champagne sorbet with hibiscus (V, A)

Entrée

Turkey, Turkey, Turkey Turkey roulade, turkey strudel, turkey stuffing, pomme purée, exotic mushrooms, chestnut purée, broccolini, hazelnut, gravy (D, G, N) OR

Mint Crusted Karoo Lamb Rack

“Lamb sausage roll”, potato pavé, confit garlic purée, rainbow carrots,    charred leeks, pickled red onion (D, G, A) OR Maple Glazed Gammon Parsnip and cashew purée, butternut fondant, braaied pineapple,  Brussels sprouts, sage, jus (P, D, N, A)

pre-dessert

DARK CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT BAUBLE Salted caramel, coffee crémeux, gold (V, D, G, N, E)

dessert

Spiced Christmas Pudding Soufflé White chocolate, cranberry, eggnog ice cream (V, D, G, E)

cheese

Bush Hill & European Cheese Selection 4 Month aged Cheddar, Vacchino Romano, truffle Brie, ash-ripened goat, Roquefort, artisanal crackers, port-infused preserves, honeycomb, roasted macadamia (V, D, G, N)

Café Gourmand”

Your favourite coffee served with a selection of Mignardise (V, D, G, N)

Take Home Cookies for Santa (V, D, G, E)

Arrival Bubbly & Nelson Mandela Bay Oyster with Champagne and Cucumber (S, A)

artisanal BREAD

CHERRY AND PISTACHIO BRIOCHE WREATH Whipped cinnamon butter, spiced pear chutney, dukkah (V, D, G, N, E)

Amuse Bouche

Quail Scotch egg Cru Beluga caviar (G, D, E)

PRE-APPETIZER

Foie Gras Torchon Mulled wine, gingerbread, walnut (D, G, N, E)

APPETIZER

Seared Scallop with Chestnut Velouté Fresh Black Truffle, cauliflower, beurre noisette, sage (S, D)

Palette Cleanser

Naartjie and Rooibos sorbet with hibiscus (V)

Plated Entrée

Silent Valley Wagyu Beef Fillet Duck fat potato pavé, watercress purée, porcini crème, asparagus, baby carrots, confit shallot, sauce Périgueux (D, G, A)

Guéridon Trolley Service

Salt Baked Norwegian Salmon with Saffron and Roe Beurre Blanc (D, A, E) Honey Glazed Gammon with Cherries, Pineapple and Apple Sauce (P, D, A, E) Herb Roasted Turkey with Pan Jus and Cranberry Sauce (D, G, E) Crown Roast of Karoo Lamb with Mint Jelly (D, E) Accompaniments Chestnut and Apricot Stuffing (D, N, G, E) Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecan Nuts (P, D, N, E) Seasonal Vegetables with Vanilla & Nutmeg (V, D) Duck Fat Roast Potatoes with Thyme (D) Butternut Fondant with Sage (V, D)

pre-dessert

BLACK FOREST ENTREMET Sour cherry, dark chocolate, Kirshwasser (V, D, G, A)  

dessert

Steamed Christmas Pudding Brandy, crème anglaise, Madagascan vanilla ice cream, ginger (V, D, G, E, N, A)

cheese

Bush Hill Cheese, Kwa-Zulu Natal La Grande Roue, 4 month aged Cheddar, Vacchino Romano artisanal crackers, port-infused preserves, honeycomb, roasted macadamia (V)(D)(N)(G)

Café Gourmand”

Your favourite coffee served with a selection of Mignardise (V, D, G, N)

Take Home Mini Iced Christmas Cake (V, D, G, E, N, A)

artisanal BREAD & butter

CANDY APPLE BRIOCHE Whipped Madagascan vanilla beurre noisette (V, D, G)

APPETIZERs

Lobster Wreath Marinated lobster medallions, radish, cucumber, citrus, avocado, Cru Royale caviar, foraged herbs (S, D, G, E) OR burrata & beetroot carpaccio Blackberry, hazelnut, Madagascan vanilla, melbe, red vein sorrel (V, D, G, N)

hot buffet mains

Seared salmon fillets with dill and Champagne velouté (D, A) Cape Malay kingklip with prawn tails and almond (S, D, N) Crispy porchetta with fennel, apple and calvados jus (P, D, G, A) Venison bourguignon with Allesverloren Port and sage (D, G, A) Braised red cabbage with cinnamon, cassis and apple (V, D) Exotic mushroom, roast butternut and sage lasagne (V, D, G, E) Cauliflower cheese with black truffle and Parmesan crust (D, G, E) Gingerbread glazed baby carrots, parsnips and Brussels sprouts (V, D, G) Creamed spinach with mascarpone and nutmeg (V, D) Sweet potato purée with torched Swiss meringue (V, D, E) Pearl couscous with dried fruit and sauce vierge (D, G, E) Aubergine saffron pilaf rice with spring onion (V, N) Crispy duck fat roast potatoes (D)

Carvery Selection  

Whole Roast Christmas Turkey Served with dried fruit stuffing and au jus (D, G, N) Josper Grilled Prime Rib Served with Bordeaux jus (D, A)   Rosemary and Garlic Crusted Crown of Lamb Served with lamb jus and mint sauce (D, G)   Pecking Duck with Szechuan Pepper Plum and port chutney (D, A)

Festive Dessert Table

Bûche de Noël with chocolate cream, French meringue and seasonal fresh berries (V, D, G, E) Sherry trifle verrine with raspberry gelée, crème diplomat, strawberries and Amarena cherries (V, D, G, E, A)) Macaron tower with Italian macarons in peppermint, ginger & cherry (V, D, G, N, E) Candy cane croquembouche with crème diplomat and milk chocolate (V, D, G, E) Black Forest verrine with Kirsch, Amarena cherries and chantilly cream (V, D, G, E, A) Eggnog crème brûlèe with cinnamon, nutmeg, brandy and Madagascan vanilla (V, D, E, A) Cherry and white chocolate lamingtons with fresh coconut (V, D, G, E) Fruit mince pies in pâte sablée with candied citrus peel and cinnamon (V, D, G, E) Ombre layered petits fours with passion fruit (V, D, G, E) Cherry and almond mini pavlova with berry gel and gold (V, D, E) Ginger and orange ombre layered petits fours with violas (V, D, G, E) Peanut butter délice with chocolate crémeux & chocolate brownies (V, D, G, N, E) Marbled chocolate mousse (V, D, E) Date and brandy pudding with soft whipped cream (V, D, G, N, E, A) Christmas pudding with crème anglaise (V, D, G, N, E) Fresh seasonal fruit selection (VG  

Santa’s Ice-Cream Sundae Station

served with Fabbri Amarena cherries | Fabbri candied ginger | Fabbri strawberries Hazelnut syrup | Chocolate syrup | Caramel syrup | | Maple syrup | Honey    Chantilly whipped cream | Chocolate whipped cream Berry compôte | Artisanal marshmallows | Candy canes | Gingerbread (V, D, G, E, N, A)

Festive Cheese Table

Fairview White Rock with Cranberry | 4 Month Aged Cheddar Bush Hill Brie | Vacchino Ramano| Cremblue  Bush Hill Camembert | Cumin Boerenkaas Belnori Goats Cheese (V)|(D)|(A) served with Artisanal Bread | Assorted Crackers | Seasonal Homemade Preserves | Watermelon Konfyt | Allesverloren Port Chutney | Grapes | Fresh Berries | Dried Fruit| Fresh Honeycomb| Pistachio Nuts| Roasted Macadamia (V)(D)(G)(N)(A)

Macaron & Bonbon Trolley

Peppermint Macarons |Ginger Macarons | Cherry Macarons  Pistachio Praline Bonbons | Malva Pudding Bonbon | Cranberry Pâte de Fruits | Golden Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles (V, D, N, G, E)