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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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