EaCE Christmas Day Lunch - Private Booking Link

calendarWednesday, 25 December 2024 to Wednesday, 25 December 2024
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This Christmas day booking site is specifically for Estranged and Care Experienced students. If you are not Estranged and Care Experienced student please do not use this site - Bookings for the same event can be made via the standard booking site at a cost of £25 (ex VAT). https://pay.durham.ac.uk/colleges-and-common-rooms/UNIC/christmas-day-lunch-2024

We are delighted this year to offer our Estranged and Care Experienced students a special opportunity to enjoy a complimentary Christmas Day lunch at Durham Castle. This unique celebration includes a drinks reception, followed by a festive hot and cold buffet served at your table, with mince pies and warm beverages to finish.

Bookings for the Christmas Day lunch are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. With complimentary tickets offered to Estranged and Care Experienced students.

Any unused allocation for EaCE students from Monday 25 November will be reallocated to general sale.

There is no dress code for this event.

There will be no fixed table plan for the Great Hall on Christmas Day. However, there will be an opportunity at a later date to reserve seats in the Great Hall should people wish to do so. Notification will be given when this becomes available.

Further questions can be directed to: university.catering@durham.ac.uk

Plan for the Day

· 10:15 am: Guest arrival.

· 10:40 am: Guests invited to sit at their tables.

· 10:50 am: Festive speech by host Professor Gillian Hampden-Thompson.

· 11:00 am: Buffet service.

· 12:30 pm: Guests vacate the Great Hall.

Christmas Day Menu

(Hot)

Butter-roasted turkey with cranberry stuffing

Honey and mustard-glazed chipolatas

Duck fat roast potatoes

Rich pan gravy

(Cold)

Loch Duart smoked salmon, with lemon and capers

Chicken liver and brandy parfait, onion chutney, melba toast

Brie and beetroot chutney tart

Mince pies and mulled wine

Vegetarian Menu

(Hot)

Butternut, kale, and apricot roast stottie with cranberry sauce

Plant-based pigs in blankets

Thyme-roasted potatoes

Cep and port gravy

(Cold)

Vegan sashimi salmon, with lemon and capers

Wild mushroom, tarragon, and brandy parfait, onion chutney, melba toast

Brie and beetroot chutney tart

Dessert

Mince pies, tea and coffee

EaCE Christmas Day Lunch - Private Booking Link

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