ARTISAN RUSTIC BREADS (V)
Netherend Farm salted butter, balsamic tomato tapenade, house pesto
an exquisite christmas day menu 2025 at The Fox
Last Christmas Day was everything you deserved and more, so we’re making sure that Christmas Day 2025 in Ilkley serves up more of the same magical, love-filled moments and stunning seasonal dishes.
We’re still working on a new Christmas Day Menu that will have you excited to spend your Christmas Day at The Fox, so come back soon when we’re ready to show off all the delicious details...
Sample Christmas Day Menu
OUR CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
£84.95 Per Person
UPGRADE TO OUR EXTRA SPECIAL MENU FOR JUST +£15 PER PERSON
Treat you and your loved ones to our Extra Special Festive package, a glass of Chapel Down Brut NV or pint of Peroni Nastro Azzurro on arrival and a cocktail to finish.
Choose from: Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, Chocolate Orange Martini or Old Fashioned
On Arrival
Starters
CHICKEN LIVER & FIG PARFAIT*
Cherry amaretto compote, candied seeds, toasted bread
BAKED SCALLOP THERMIDOR*
King prawns, crab, Champagne thermidor sauce, gremolata crumb
GOATS CHEESE WHISKEY GLAZE TATIN* (V)
Butternut squash, shallots, house pesto, dressed watercress.
Vegan alternative available
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)
House pesto, rosemary & sea salt focaccia
SAUTEED EXOTIC MUSHROOM RISOTTO* (VE)
Balsamic tomatoes, artichoke crisps, sticky pickled dates
HIMILAYAN SALT-CHAMBER AGED SMOKED SALMON
Yuzu & lime aioli, tomato & spring onion salsa
Mains
All mains are served with roasted carrots, parsnips & sautéed Brussels sprouts
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
Lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pigs in blankets, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy
FILLET OF BEEF WELLINGTON
Roasted potatoes, rich gravy, dressed watercress
PAN-FRIED HALIBUT
Prawns, preserved lemon butter, capers, tomato & spring onion salsa, lemon gremolata baby potatoes
PAN-ROASTED RACK OF LAMB*
Dauphinoise potato, Tenderstem® broccoli, balsamic glazed beetroot, hedgerow sauce, artichoke crisps
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CELERIAC WELLINGTON (VE)
Wild garlic, Tenderstem® broccoli, roasted potatoes, onion gravy
Desserts
KUMQUAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)
Hot brandy sauce.
Vegan alternative available
CHEESE & BISCUITS (V)
Taw Valley Cheddar, Stilton, Jacquin Buchette goats cheese, hedgerow chutney
VANILLA POACHED PEAR (VE)
Raspberry sorbet, sweet crumb, chocolate sauce
OUR CHOCOLATE BOMB* (V)
Toffee sponge, caramelised banana, Bourbon vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, warm dulce de leche sauce
SPICED PINEAPPLE DOME (V)
Coconut sorbet, sweet raspberry crumb, viola
BLACK FOREST DELICE* (V)
Cherry amaretto compote, Valrhona chocolate ganache, whipped cream
Children's Christmas Day Menu
Starters
GARLIC & MOZZARELLA PIZZETTE (V)
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)
House pesto, rosemary & sea salt focaccia
SMOKED MACKEREL RILETTE
Kohlrabi pickle, yuzu & lime aioli, artisan bread
Mains
HAND-CARVED TURKEY
Lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy
FRESHLY BATTERED LINE-CAUGHT COD
With peas and your choice of veg sticks, baby potatoes or fries
MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)
With veg sticks
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CELERIAC WELLINGTON (VE)
Wild garlic, Tenderstem® broccoli, roasted potatoes, onion gravy
Desserts
HOME-BAKED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE & ICE CREAM (V)
Choose two scoops from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or honeycomb
SEASONAL FRUITS (VE)
Coconut sorbet
KUMQUAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING (VE)
Vegan custard
HOME-BAKED VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
Chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream
Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross contamination may occur and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. Our easy to use allergen guide will be available for you to use on the food section of our website or on our Glass Onion App. The information available is, to the best of our knowledge correct, however is subject to change between the time of advance booking and the time of dining.
If you have any questions, allergies or intolerances, or you require our allergen information, please let us know before booking and at the time of your visit. Please refer to our allergen information at the time of your visit to check for changes. (v) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server. *Contains alcohol. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Weights stated are approximate uncooked weights. All items are subject to availability.
The nutritional information for our menu is provided as a guide. It is calculated using average values and is based on a typical serving size. Adults need around 2000kcal a day.
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