Grey College students are warmly invited to attend a Grey Christmas formal dinner for an evening of festive fun, carols, and a delicious Christmas dinner. Due to popular demand, we are hosting two Christmas formals this year; on 3 December and 9 December. If you fancy two Christmas dinners you are welcome to book on both!
Your formal ticket includes pre-formal drinks reception with mulled wine (paid by college), a delicious two-course Christmas dinner followed by sweet mince pies!
Menu
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Carved turkey breast with chateau potatoes, thyme-roasted carrots, parsnips, brussels sprouts, pigs in blankets, stuffing balls and red wine sauce
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Slow-braised carrot and chestnut mushroom Wellington with chateau potatoes, thyme-roasted carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts and red wine sauce (v)
Dessert
Christmas pudding cheesecake with orange and cinnamon granola and brandy cream (v).
Followed by sweet mince pies
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During the evening there will be lots of festive spirit including Christmas crackers. our fabulous Grey College choir ensemble will perform carols, and everyone will sing the legendary 12 days of Christmas! Followed by Christmas karaoke in the Greyhound bar.
Please note:All are welcome to attend Grey College Annual Christmas Carol Service with Grey College Choir, at St Oswalds Church, Church Street at 5.30pm on Wed 9 December.
Formal Dinner Dress Code:Smart or Festive, with gowns to be worn
Cost:
Tier 2 menu
Liver-out / Liver-in without catered package £16.35
Liver-in with catered package £12.20 (£4.15 reduction applied)
Bookings and Cancellations
Places can be cancelled until bookings close at 08:00 on 19 November 2026. After this time, no cancellation or refund will be possible. To cancel a place before this time, please log-in to your Ecommerce account and cancel it, and then please email grey.college@durham.ac.uk so the payment can be refunded.
