Top 10 cheapest Michelin star Christmas dinners in the UK

The top 10 cheapest places to get a Michelin Star Christmas dinner on 25th December in the UK have been revealed, according to new research from events company Eventopedia.

Those thinking of splashing out on something special for the festive season this year will be delighted to know they can enjoy their Christmas dinner in a Michelin Star restaurant for as little as £95.

There are 187 Michelin Star restaurants in the UK, of which 23 will specifically serve Christmas dinner. 

The research was conducted by contacting 187 restaurants, browsing their menus and attempting to reserve dinner on 25th December.

The cheapest Christmas dinner sits at just £95 from The Woodspeen, with three three UK Michelin star restaurants offering a festive feast under £101.

The Angler (pictured), in London, boasts one Michelin star and ranked third in the top 10 list – with an impressive Christmas dinner for  £100

Those wanting Christmas dinner at The Woodspeen can expect a traditional turkey with trimmings but starters of pressed rabbit terrine and confit salmon with smoked black garlic, celeriac and horseradish remoulade.

Other fancier Christmas day dishes include venison rossini (venison served over foie gras), salmon coulibiac (puff pastry filled with salmon, boiled eggs, rice or buckwheat, mushrooms and onions), fillet of turbot and exotic fruit raviole with coconut and kaffir lime.

On the other side of the spectrum, the most expensive Michelin Star restaurant to enjoy a festive meal this year is the one star Pétrus, with their Christmas dinner sitting at £325.

The cheapest three star Michelin restaurant is Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, with a dinner of £295.  

Toby Heelis, CEO of Eventopedia commented. ‘Christmas is a time which many associate with decadence, but it doesn’t have to always come with a price tag.  

‘If you consider that the majority of standard restaurants in the UK will charge an average of £50 for Christmas dinner this year, spending a little extra for something special on Christmas day is well worth the quality.’

1. THE WOODSPEEN

The Woodspeen in Newbury (pictured), costs £95 per head for Christmas dinner - and the menu consists of pressed rabbit terrine with preserved fruits

The Woodspeen in Newbury (pictured), costs £95 per head for Christmas dinner – and the menu consists of pressed rabbit terrine with preserved fruits

Location: Newbury 

Christmas dinner price: £95 

Number of Michelin stars: 1

Menu: Pressed rabbit terrine with preserved fruits, parsley puree, pear and raisin chutney

Confit Loch Duart salmon, smoked black garlic, raw apple, celeriac and horseradish remoulade, basil oil

Roast turkey breast, stuffing and traditional trimmings

Christmas pudding, vanilla ice cream, brandy butter and custard

2. ANGLER

Location: London 

Christmas dinner price: £100 

Number of Michelin stars: 1

Menu: Warm vacherin mont d’Or gougeres

Crispy artichoke, smoked cod’s roe, pork floss

Black truffle and pumpkin tart, aged Gouda

Dorset crab, green apple, avocado, wasabi

Wild turbot, hand-rolled garganelli, chanterelles, aged parmesan

Beef wellington, salsify, red wine, truffle

Clementine, cranberry, pistachio, pink peppercorn

Chocolate, salted caramel, madagascar vanilla, warm chocolate sauce

Christmas pudding ice cream

Moet Hennessy truffles 

3. BEACH HOUSE 

The Beach House in Swansea (pictured) offers canapes on arrival and the choice of cuckoo mill farm turkey or dry aged Welsh beef on their £100 festive menu

The Beach House in Swansea (pictured) offers canapes on arrival and the choice of cuckoo mill farm turkey or dry aged Welsh beef on their £100 festive menu 

Location: Swansea

Christmas dinner price: £100 

Number of Michelin stars: 1

Menu: Canapes on arrival

Roasted pumpkin

Scottish salmon slow cooked, wasabi, ponzu, cucumber and apple, or Braised ox cheek, creamed and crispy onions, sweet and sour sherry sauce

Cuckoo mill farm turkey traditionally garnished, or dry aged Welsh beef roast sirloin, parsnip, beef fat potatoes and creamed cabbage, or brill – pak choi, coriander and Thai infused broth

Beach House’s own Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, or mandarin cheesecake with bitter chocolate ice cream, or Welsh cheese’s  

4. WHITE SWAN 

The White Swan in Burnley (pictured), has been awarded one Michelin star and will offer a four course menu on 25 December

The White Swan in Burnley (pictured), has been awarded one Michelin star and will offer a four course menu on 25 December 

Location: Burnley 

Christmas dinner price: £110 

Number of Michelin stars: 1

Menu: Four courses a drink on arrival, coffee and chocolates – but note, they don’t serve turkey.  

5. THE STAR INN

The Star Inn (pictured), in York, is charging £150 per head for their festive feast - but with a Michelin star it's sure to impress

The Star Inn (pictured), in York, is charging £150 per head for their festive feast – but with a Michelin star it’s sure to impress 

Location: York

Christmas dinner price: £120 

Number of Michelin stars: 1

Menu: Cured and Smoked North Sea Halibut with Coastal Vegetables, Lindisfarne Oyster Crème Fraîche, Nutmeg-buttered Brown Shrimp Pikelets 

or 

Pressed Beetroot Terrine with Mulled Wine Sorbet, Sinodun Hill Goats Cheese, Waldorf Vinaigrette 

Risotto of Black Winter Truffle with Cep Mushrooms, Wilted Winter Brassica, Colston Basset Stilton, Candied Walnuts 

or Butter-roast Bronze Free Range Turkey, Fig ‘n’ Chestnut Sausage Roll, Goose Fat Roasties, Choux Farci, Harome Honey’d Parsnips, Nutmeg Bread Sauce, Cranberry and Orange Relish, Sherried Poultry Gravy 

Traditional Plum Pudding with Prune and Armagnac Ice Cream, Sailor Jerry Rum Sauce 

Port-fed Stilton Cheese and Winter-truffled Tunworth ‘Camembert’ with Festive Chutney, Christmas Cake, Biscuits and Celery 

Coffee and Mince Pie 

6. LYMPSTONE MANOR   

Lympstone Manor in Exmouth (pictured) is offering turkey with all the trimmings on Christmas day - costing £145 per person

Lympstone Manor in Exmouth (pictured) is offering turkey with all the trimmings on Christmas day – costing £145 per person

Location: Exmouth

Christmas dinner price: £145 

Number of Michelin stars: 1

Menu: Expect all of your yuletide favourites including turkey with all the trimmings and rich, indulgent Christmas pudding, in a way you’ve never enjoyed them before.

7. OLIVE TREE

The Olive Tree in Bath (pictured) is charging diners £145 per head on Christmas day - but you'll need to ring up to inquire about the menu

The Olive Tree in Bath (pictured) is charging diners £145 per head on Christmas day – but you’ll need to ring up to inquire about the menu 

Location: Bath 

Christmas dinner price: £145 

Number of Michelin stars: 1

Menu: Not available online  

8. THE TUDOR ROOM

The Tudor Room in Egham, which has been awarded one Michelin star, is serving a feast consisting of pork and pistachio terrine, for £145

The Tudor Room in Egham, which has been awarded one Michelin star, is serving a feast consisting of pork and pistachio terrine, for £145

Location: Egham 

Christmas dinner price: £145 

Number of Michelin stars: 1

Menu: Champagne will be served prior to lunch

Pork & Pistachio Terrine, Apricot & Apple Chutney, Pickled Cucumber 

Sea Bream, Kohlrabi, Roasted Baby Leek, Sea Vegetables & Shellfish Cream Roast Turkey, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets, Roast Potatoes, Winter Vegetables, Turkey Gravy 

Christmas Pudding, Brandy Sauce & Brandy Butter Bramley Apple, Cinnamon Mousse & Blackberry Compote Sorbet

Coffee & Tea, Petits Fours and Mince Pies

9. THE DINING ROOM AT WHATLEY MANOR 

The dining room at Whatley Manor (pictured), which has won two Michelin stars, is charging a reasonable £150 for their festive dinner

The dining room at Whatley Manor (pictured), which has won two Michelin stars, is charging a reasonable £150 for their festive dinner

Location: Egham 

Christmas dinner price: £150

Number of Michelin stars: 2

Menu: Canapes – smoked salmon taco, dill cream cheese

Aged parmesan gougeres, sage and onion

Amuse – lightly spied cauliflower veloute, spiced curry oil

Starter – cold salad of roast Cornish lobster tail, avocado and melon, chili and lime 

Vegetable terrine, whole grain mustard mayonnaire, chutney and bitter leaves

Main – choice of beef from the manor or organic Castlemead bronze turkey bread, duck fat roast potatoes, spiced cabbage. Brussel sprouts, with pigs in blankets, roast carrots and parsnips. Yorkshire pudding and red wine jus or bread sauce with cranberry sauce.

Winter roots wellington, roast potatoes, spiced red cabbage. Brussel sprouts, roast carrots, parsnips and bread sauce

Dessert – traditional steamed Christmas pudding, brandy butter, double cream ice cream

Coffee and treats 

10. NUT TREE 

The Nut Tree in Oxfordshire (pictured) is even offering an amuse bouche on their festive menu - and it's just £150 per head

The Nut Tree in Oxfordshire (pictured) is even offering an amuse bouche on their festive menu – and it’s just £150 per head

Location: Oxfordshire

Christmas dinner price: £150

Number of Michelin stars: 1

Menu: Amuse bouche – petit soup du jour 

Salt baked celeriac burnt apple, walnut pesto 

Lobster ravioli leeks, truffle 

Venison & pork terrine mushroom ketchup 

Roast fillet of cod cauliflower, curry spices, Nut Tree raisins 

Poached & grilled free range turkey from Corner farm, Horton-cum-Studley properly garnished 

Optional cheese course Selection of Artisan cheese – before or after dessert £14 supplement per plate 

Pre-dessert – ‘lemon meringue pie’ 

Valrhona chocolate souffle with pistachio ice cream 

Coffee honey madeleines

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