Event Details
Wednesday 31 December | 7pm onwards
£220 per person
Chatsworth Friends and Patrons benefit from 10% off tickets
The evening begins with drinks and canapés in the Painted Hall, followed by a self-guided tour to see the North Wing of the house decorated for Christmas, a dinner and live entertainment.
The dress code is black tie and evening dress.
7pm
Drinks and canapés in the Painted Hall
8pm
A tour of the North Wing
8.30pm
To the Carriage House for dinner, followed by an evening of dance and entertainment
1am
Carriages
Menu
Starter
Roulade of Scottish salmon with pickled cucumber a lemon crème fraiche and salmon roe
Beetroot carpaccio with a whipped goat's cheese and candied walnut crumb (V)
Wild mushroom and truffle velouté with a crispy sage garnish (VE)
Main course
Estate reared beef wellington with a potato fondant, confit carrot, crispy kale, celeriac puree and a red wine jus (V)
Yorkshire brie and wild mushroom pithivier with a potato fondant, confit carrot, crispy kale, celeriac puree and a red wine jus (V)
Slow roasted winter squash with a curried lentil dhal and pickled red onions (VE)
Dessert
Creme brulee tart infused with vanilla and served with a cherry ripple ice cream and topped with a white chocolate crumb (V)
Chocolate and cherry tart with kirsch soaked cherries and a cherry sorbet (VE / GF)
Important Information
Please note; there is a short walk between the House and Stables so please ensure you have a warm coat and suitable footwear given the time of year.
There will be accessibility buggies operating between the House and the Carriage House.
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