Events for 2026
Christmas Lunch at The General Tarleton
£71 - Wednesday 9th December 2026
This year’s lunch will take place at a new venue, The General Tarleton at Ferrensby, near Knaresborough. It is an award-winning pub owned by Tommy Banks, chef of the Michelin-starred Black Swan at Oldstead. The cost of £71 includes tea/coffee on arrival, a short talk before lunch by Dr Adam Bowett and a three-course lunch plus tea/coffee and chocolates.
Please make your choices from the menu below, making it clear if booking for more than one person, and submit the booking form by 13th November.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH 2026 MENU
Starter
Parsnip & chestnut soup with sourdough croutons
Crayfish & prawn cocktail
Duck liver parfait, mulled wine jelly & toasted brioche
Main
Roasted turkey ballotine, chestnut and sage stuffing & pig in blanket
Pan-fried Chalkstream trout, wilted spinach, trout roe & dill sauce
Potato & Old Winchester cheese gratin, truffle sauce
Slow-cooked beef featherblade, mashed potato, bourguignon sauce
Dessert
Chocolate pot, almond crumb, clementine sorbet, honeycomb
Sticky toffee Christmas cake, clotted cream ice-cream, brandy custard
Sourdough treacle tart, caramelised apple, stem ginger ice-cream
Tea, coffee and chocolates