Celebrate Christmas Day with family and friends at Rippon Lea Estate, where timeless elegance and festive cheer come together. Gather in the grand ballroom or relax poolside as you share in a generous buffet feast. With sweeping lawns and enchanting gardens to explore, Rippon Lea offers the perfect backdrop for laughter, joy, and holiday memories to last a lifetime.
On arrival, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or a refreshing juice before settling in for two hours of indulgence. From fresh seafood and artisan cheeses to traditional roasts and festive desserts, every detail has been designed to make your Christmas truly special.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS*
Seafood Station
• Freshly shucked oysters and lemon-poached prawn cutlets
• Accompaniments: mignonette, nam jim, Marie Rose sauce, Tabasco, lemon & lime wedges
Artisan Cheese Station
• Trio of local and imported cheeses
• Served with quince paste, dried fruit, rustic bread, grissini & crackers
Carvery & Hot Selections
• Mustard & rosemary roast lamb noisette (GF, NF, DF)
• Chicken & sage roulade (GF, NF, DF)
• Maple glazed ham (GF, NF, DF)
• Steamed seasonal vegetables with lemon dressing (GF, NF, VEGAN)
• Roast pumpkin with salsa Verde (GF, NF, VEGAN)
• Thyme & garlic roast potatoes (GF, NF, VEGAN)
Desserts
• Traditional plum pudding with rum anglaise, vanilla bean ice-cream, cherry compote
• Mixed berry trifle with rhubarb compote, rosewater custard & Victoria sponge (NF, V)
• Petite donut with Granny Smith compote & cherry gel (V)
• Gingerbread cheesecake tartlet with candy cane crumb & micro mint (GF, NF, V)
Vegetarian Hot Selections
• Roast lentil & mushroom loaf (GF, NF, VEGAN)
• Cauliflower & mustard grain gratin (GF, NF, VEGAN)
• Baked brie & cranberry tart (GF, NF, V)
• Steamed seasonal vegetables with lemon dressing (GF, NF, VEGAN)
• Roast pumpkin with salsa verde (GF, NF, VEGAN)
• Thyme & garlic roast potatoes (GF, NF, VEGAN)
*All menu items are subject to changes according to the seasonality and availability.
Rippon Lea House and Gardens