Our Christmas menu this year is inspired by those small, in-between moments over the festive period. The ones around the main events that we really look forward to and back on. Those shared snatches of time together that truly make Christmas, Christmas.
That unexpected cup of tea. A mince pie for breakfast. A bite of this. An extra helping of that. A sticky Christmas bun just because it’s Tuesday. Moments you haven’t had to menu plan. Where just a few, beautiful quality products elevate a cobbled together breakfast into a feasting brunch, turn a hodgepodge of leftovers into a splendid supper or a last minute gifting panic into a thoughtful expression of love.
Our bakeries are no exception. Freshly baked festive treats nestle amongst familiar favourites on our Baker’s Table. Seasonal specialities sit beside our favourite pantry staples amidst boxes of buttery mince pies and pillowy light Sourdough Panettone. Warm and inviting with just the right amount of festive cheer, step away from the hustle and bustle of this busy time of year and take a moment to yourself – preferably over a cup of coffee and a bite of something just that little bit extra special.
It's a true privilege to be a bakery and never more so than at Christmas time. Whether giving, receiving or sharing, for us, baking is the greatest gift of all. Whether you’re looking for the perfect present, something to enjoy in the moment or just a freshly baked loaf to take with you as you’re driving home for Christmas, we look forward to welcoming you this festive season.
Festive heroes
According to the song, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. As bakers, we like to think of the festive season as a time to indulge in all the flavours, traditions and flair that it brings. A time to welcome back classic favourites and offer a warm hello to new arrivals. To share good food and good times together. To take a moment to pause, reflect and be grateful for all that we have and for all that is to come. Starting with a freshly baked festive treat…
Christmas Bun
Our festive brioche bun is baked with cinnamon and vanilla frangipane, chocolate crumbs and candied orange peel and then drizzled with an orange & crème fraiche icing.
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Made with our Waste-Less Sourdough, this seasonal sandwich is layered with smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon jam, chipotle aioli and rocket. All the tastes of Christmas in one delicious sandwich.
Turkey, Chestnut & Ham Hand Pie
Rich in flavour and made with a buttery, flaky pastry, our hand pies are then stuffed with smoked turkey, ham, sautéed leeks and chestnuts in a béchamel sauce and baked until golden.
Christmas Escargot
Our new Christmas favourite, we’ve swirled golden croissant dough with rarebit sauce, raclette cheese, sweet caramelised onions, spiced red cabbage and cranberries and then drizzled with jalapeño infused hot honey and a sprinkling of fresh thyme for good festive measure.
Mince Pies
Our mince pies are made with Calvados, sweet Jonagold apples, vine fruits, cranberries and candied citrus peel, baked in a sweet pastry and then sprinkled with demerara sugar. Buttery, rich and acceptable to eat at any time of the day…
Penguin Biscuit
Because it’s Christmas…
Our first ever sourdough panettone
As panettone devotees, we’re delighted to be bringing you our first ever panettone range this Christmas. Made using sourdough starter, this long fermentation process is truly a rare thing in the world of panettone. Most panettone nowadays is made using commercial yeast. Ours is made the old-fashioned and proper way with all the traditional ingredients and a few modern twists. Buttery and decadent yet surprisingly light, there are three delicious recipes to try: Classic, Chocolate or Pistachio & Lemon. Whether enjoyed with your elevenses’ cup of coffee, an afternoon cup of tea or with a glass of bubbles by the fire, our Panettone is the gift that truly keeps on giving. The only difficult decision you’ll have to make is which one to choose…
Pantry favourites
Whether you’re looking for stocking fillers, the ultimate secret Santa or some extra special treats for your Christmas cupboard, we have plenty of festive pantry favourites ready-to-go.
Ricciarelli Biscuits
Hailing from Siena in Italy, these are often considered the Italian cousin of the iconic macaron. Perfect with a mid-morning cup of filter coffee or an afternoon cup of tea.
Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese Biscuits
Decadently cheesy and wonderfully crumbly, these cheese biscuits have an almost shortbread like texture. Made using Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese, they are best enjoyed with our Green Tomato & Apple Chutney for the ultimate Christmas cheese and biscuits and the cheese lovers in your life.
Green Tomato & Apple Chutney
Crafted from an old family recipe belonging to our friends at Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese, this chutney is made with green tomatoes that won't ripen at the end of the summer. Sharper in taste and firmer in texture than chutney made with ripe tomatoes, it’s been brought to life by the jam and preserve experts at Tea Together. The ideal companion to our Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese Biscuits, it also happens to be the perfect Christmas chutney for all those other ‘just a little something’ moments.
The gift of baking
Be it just a little something, an extra big thank you or a spoil-you-rotten affair, our Christmas shop has gifts of all shapes, sizes and sentiments. A bag of freshly baked biscuits for the perfect stocking filler. A box of buttery mince pies for under the tree. A Classic Sourdough Panettone as an end of year thank you. Or a Christmas bun just because. Pop into one of our bakeries for some festive inspiration or explore our Christmas shop online from the comfort of your sofa.
