Experience Christmas at the Braywood
Our 2026 Festive Set Menu
From the 1st until the 23rd of December, The Braywood is offering a seasonal menu curated by our Head Chef, Sam Brennan. Celebrating traditional holiday flavours with a classic Braywood contemporary twist, our festive menu is the perfect way to see out the year. Whether you want an intimate Christmas dinner with your nearest and dearest, or a lively yet tasteful year-end celebration with colleagues, our esteemed service staff will ensure you and your guests experience only the finest of Bray, from the exquisite local produce to our luxurious countryside setting.
To Start
GOOSE TERRINE
Clementine | Cranberry | Thyme laminated bread
TROUT RILLETE
Crumpet | Beetroot tartare | Dill
PUMPKIN VELOUTE (V)
Whipped goats curd | Pickled pumpkin | Hazelnut dressing
Mains
VENISON PAVÉ
Creamed potato | Duck fat savoy cabbage | Red wine jus
ROASTED COD
Jerusalem artichoke | Brown shrimps | Artichoke veloute
RISOTTO (V)
Wild mushrooms | Aged Parmesan | Confit egg yolk
Dessert
ECCLES CAKE
Blue cheese foam | Pickled grapes
YULE LOG
Fresh cranberries | Cranberry sorbet
GINGERBREAD PROFITEROLES
Spiced vanilla Anglaise
2 courses £ 45 / 3 Courses £ 55
Our festive menu is available from the 1st of December until the 23rd of December, from Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner, and Saturdays for lunch only. On Christmas Eve, guests can enjoy The Braywood’s full à la carte menu for both lunch and dinner – perfect for a relaxed festive meal before Christmas Day.
Let us know if you have any dietary requirements or intolerances. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your final bill.
Christmas Lunch Bookings
Join us for a festive Christmas Day lunch to celebrate the season. With a refined approach to traditional Christmas lunch, Head Chef Sam Brennan takes much-loved Christmas favourites and breathes new life into them.
Our 2026 Christmas Day Menu
LOBSTER & PRAWN COCKTAIL
Soda bread | Gem lettuce | Avocado
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HALIBUT
Exmoor Caviar | Seaweed butter leeks | Champagne sauce
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ROASTED TURKEY
Sage stuffing | Triple-cooked parsnips | Cranberry ketchup
(All served with roast duck fat potatoes, crushed carrot and swede, bacon sprouts)
Or
ROASTED COD
Sage and onion croquette | Triple-cooked parsnips | Cranberry ketchup
(All served with roasted aromatic potatoes, crushed carrot and swede roasted sprouts)
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CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Brandy foam
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THE BRAYWOOD “FERRERO ROCHER”
Bailey’s chocolate ganache
5 courses | £180 | Lunch only
Please be aware that fish dishes may contain small bones, and game dishes may contain lead shot. We use a selection of
pasteurised and unpasteurised cheeses. Please ask our team for guidance and let us know if you have any dietary requirements or intolerances.
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your final bill.
Our Vegetarian 2026 Christmas Day Menu
BEETROOT TERRINE
Horseradish | Apple & hazelnut salad
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CELERIAC & TRUFFLE RISOTTO
Black truffle | Pickled walnut | Fresh pear
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NUT ROAST
Sage and onion croquette | Triple-cooked parsnips | Cranberry ketchup
(All served with roasted aromatic potatoes, crushed carrot and swede roasted sprouts)
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CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Brandy foam
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DARK CHOCOLATE DELICE
Clementine sorbet | Cranberry
5 courses | £160 | Lunch only
We use a selection of
pasteurised and unpasteurised cheeses. Please ask our team for guidance and let us know if you have any dietary requirements or intolerances.
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your final bill.
Christmas Lunch Group Bookings
Our contemporary yet elegant interiors and laid-back countryside setting make The Braywood the ideal location for connecting over excellent food during the holiday season.
We will gladly tailor your booking to your needs for a culinary experience that both impresses your guests and allows you to unwind alongside them.
The Perfect Complement
Boasting over 600 wines from both the Old and New World, our extensive wine selection offers the perfect pairing beside our Christmas lunch menu.
Enquire with our service staff or our sommelier to find the ideal match.
Festive Fizz Trolley
Toast the year’s end with your choice of bubbles from The Braywood’s festive fizz trolley. We’ll roll up tableside with a curated lineup of Champagne, Prosecco, and seasonal sparklers for everyone at the table.
