Christmas

The Perfect Christmas Roast Potatoes

A staple part the traditional British Christmas dinner. The roast potato has become a firm family favourite across dinner plates throughout nation, but with over 100 varieties of potato to choose from, finding the perfect roast potato recipe is no easy task. So who better to catch up with then our very own Exec Chef, Chris Knights. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the in (we're talking about the potatoes not Chris) it's time to find out how to make the roasties with the mosties, with Chris's secret recipe to making the perfect roast potatoes every time.

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Our Ultimate Christmas Pudding Recipe

With over 15 years creating the perfect Christmas dinners, we caught up with Exec Chef, Wayne Pike, to find out his top tips for this year's festive offerings, starting with the all time British classic, the Christmas pudding. Whilst we find it hard to imagine a life without Christmas pudding, we have it on good authority that it hasn't always been such a merry affair. This stodgy, spiced, suet sweet was one barred from appearing on UK dinner plates by 17th century statesman Thomas Cromwell, who believed the festive season was for fasting and outlawed all feasting. We're certain we won't see Christmas vanquished anytime soon, but there's certainly no point in hanging around. Time to find out how to make this year's perfect pudding with Wayne's family recipe. 

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IM*PORT*ANT TIPS FOR A GRAPE CHRISTMAS

The quintessential Christmas drink for many people, Port is making a resurgence in popularity and with so many styles to choose from we thought we'd take a look at  few of our favourites from the world renowned Ferreria port house . Whether you enjoy a hearty, fruit driven or a nutty Tawny, there will be something on the list for you.  

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Christmas Gifts? We’ve got it wrapped

Looking for tips on the perfect present presentation? We caught up with gift wrapping guru, Jo Clydesdale. Founder of the wonderful Wrapper Snapper, and wrapper to the stars, to find out how to make the most of gifting this Christmas.

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The best turkey gravy recipe

Gravy, the finishing touch that calls the family to the table. The ‘thick or thin’ debate has divided families and friends around the Christmas dinner table for generations, but what makes a great turkey gravy? We spoke to Chris Knights, our Executive Chef, for the perfect turkey gravy recipe to wow your guests on Christmas Day.

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The gift of the pub this Christmas

A 12-month calendar of “Roundabouts of Britain”, a singing tie with a three-minute battery life, an oversized mug with “you don’t have to be mad to work here, but it helps” printed on the side, anatomical-shaped chocolates – the depths of Secret Santa junk truly know no nadir.

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