Festive Dinner & Luncheon Menus 2024

The Mermaid Inn provides a traditional backdrop for your Christmas Celebrations.  Whether it be with family and friends, or colleagues from work.  We can provide you with a variety of dining experiences including private parties;

  • The Tudor Room seating for up to 90
  • The Board Room for up to 14 guests
  • The Dr Syn Dining Room for up to 16 guests
  • The Linen Panelled Restaurant for up to 30 guests

Contact reception for more details.

 Available from December 1st to December 23rd / December 27th – 31st Lunchtime

 The Mermaid Inn

Festive Menu

2 Courses £39.50

3 Courses £49.50

Entrees

Pan Seared Rye Bay Scallops (GF) (C)

Apple, Burnt Grapefruit, Tarragon

Hedgerow of Tonbridge Wood Pigeon (GF) (A)

Celeriac, Roast Pear, Port

Rye Fish Market Natural Smoked Haddock (GF)

‘Kedgeree’. Chorizo, Peas

Assiette of Jerusalem Artichoke (GF/DF) (V/Vg)

Rosemary, Sage, Pine Nuts

Leek & Potato Soupt (V)

Ashmore Cheddare, Poached Egg

Main Courses

Duo of Hedgerow of Tonbridge Venison (A)

Pomme Puree, Root Vegetables, Blackberries

Rye Bay Bouillabaisse (A)

Lemongrass, Rouille, Gruyere

Ballotine of Free Range Tenterden Turkey (GF* )

Chestnut & Sage Stuffing, Traditional Accompaniments & Turkey Jus

Butternut Squash Pithivier (V)

Chestnut, Kale, Black Garlic

Rye Bay Wild Sea Bass (GF) (A)

Wild Mushroom, Vanilla, Salsify

Side Dishes £4.50

Sauteed Local Greens (GF)

Buttered Pink Fir Potatoes, Crispy Onions

Mermaid House Salad (Vg)

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding (N) (A)

Brandy Sauce & Five Spice Ice Cream

Pear Belle Helene (Vg) (DF)

Tahitian Vanill Ice Cream

Black Forest Gateau (A)

Marinated Cherries, Pedro Ximinez

Gooseberry Queen of Puddings

Brioche, White Chocolate, Toasted Meringue

Raspberry Souffle (N)(GF) £3.50 Supplement

Pistachio Custard, Dried Raspberry

Selection of Local Cheese (GF*)  £4.00 Supplement

Crackers, Quince, Grapes, Chutney & Pickled Walnuts

Choice of Home-made Ice Creams and Sorbet

Filter Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Café Latte

Tea or Infusions with Petit Fours  £4.00

Please advise your server if you have any allergies

M – Mollusc, C – Crustacean,

A – Contains Alcohol , N – Contains Nuts,

V – Vegetarian, Vg – Vegan,

DF – Dairy Free, GF – Gluten Free

GF* – Can be Gluten Free, please advise your server 

V.A.T. included at Current Rates.  A discretionary 10% added for good service.

Festive Luncheon Menu

One Course £16.95    Two Courses £25.00     Three Courses £32.00

Starters

Hedgerow of Tonbridge Wood Pigeon (GF) (A)

Celeriac, Roast Pear, Port

Rye Fish Market Natural Smoked Haddock (GF)

‘Kedgeree’, Chorizo, Peas

Salt Baked Local Beetroot (N) (V)

Preserved Lemon, Goats’ Cheese, Hazelnut

Main Courses

Ballotine of Free Range Tenterden Turkey (GF* )

Chestnut & Sage Stuffing, Traditional Accompaniments & Turkey Jus

Steamed Venison Pudding

Truffle Mash Potato, Savoy Cabbage & Juniper Jus

Butternut Squash Pithivier (V)

Chestnut, Kale, Black Garlic

Chalk Stream Trout (GF)

Fennel, Green Olive, Sauce Americane

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding (N) (A)

Brandy Custard & Five Spice Ice Cream

Dark Chocolate Torte (Vg) (GF/DF)

Cherries, Malted Oat Sorbet

Rhubarb Trifle (N)

White Chocolate, Coconut, Honeycomb

Ice Creamsand Sorbets (DF* )

A discretionary 10% added for good service.

V.A.T. Included at Current Rates