Christmas 2026
Christmas at Pen & Cob
Enjoy our festive menu throughout December. Christmas day is filled with an elegant 3 course meal and Boxing Day follows with a carvery lunch.
Visit the Bedford Swan Hotel Website for more information on our additional Christmas offerings within the hotel.
Pen & Cob Festive Menu
Served in Pen & Cob or one of our private rooms from Wednesday 25th November until Thursday 24th December2 courses £29 | 3 courses £36
Starters
Roast parsnip & butterbean
soup, apple salsa, sage crisp
Chicken liver & plum pâté, spiced fruit chutney, watercress, toasted brioche
Scottish smoked salmon, pickled beetroot, horseradish, multigrain bagel
Mains
Roast breast of turkey,
pigs in blankets, sage & onion
stuffing, garlic & herb roast
potatoes, maple-roast root
vegetables, Brussels sprouts,
thyme gravy
Chestnut, mushroom &
cranberry nut roast, garlic
& herb roast potatoes,
maple-roast root vegetables,
Brussels sprouts, onion gravy
Pan-fried seabream, potato
fondant, sautéed cavolo nero,
Prosecco & mussel velouté
Desserts
Steamed Christmas pudding,
poached apples & pears,
brandy sauce, cinnamon
sugar
Rum & raisin parfait, dark
chocolate, gingerbread,
poached raisins, whipped
cream
Chocolate & orange torte,
orange & Grand Marnier gel,
vanilla cream
Pre-orders will be required.
Please note this menu is subject to change.
Pen & Cob Festive Kids' Menu
Served in Pen & Cob or one of our private rooms from Wednesday 25th November until Thursday 24th December2 courses £12.5 | 3 courses £16.5
Starters
Roast tomato soup,
bread roll
Pigs in blankets, cranberry sauce dip
Mac-and-cheese bites,
tomato chutney, salad
Mains
Roast breast of turkey,
pigs in blankets, sage & onion
stuffing, garlic & herb roast
potatoes, Brussels sprouts,
thyme gravy
Chestnut, mushroom &
cranberry nut roast, garlic &
herb roast potatoes, carrots,
Brussels sprouts, onion gravy
Baked salmon, new potatoes, greens, hollandaise sauce (on the side)
Desserts
Steamed Christmas pudding,
custard, cinnamon sugar
Chocolate brownie, chocolate
sauce, vanilla ice-cream
Mango & coconut delice,
mango sauce, raspberry
sorbet
Standard kids’ menu also available - please speak to a member of the team.
Pre-orders will be required.
Please note this menu is subject to change.
Christmas Day
Served 12.30pm - 3pm£99 per person / £45 under 12s
Starters
Caramelised onion & miso
soup, cheddar & wholegrain
mustard rarebit croûte
Chicken & pancetta terrine,
tarragon emulsion, pickled
onions, sea salt crackling
Crab tiân, avocado & apple
mousse, curly endive, pickled
apple, fennel shoots
Mains
Roast breast of turkey, pistachio & cranberry stuffed turkey ballotine, garlic & herb roast potatoes, maple roast root vegetables, Brussels sprouts, pigs in blankets, red wine jus
Pavé of cod, saffron potato
purée, champagne & mussel
velouté, baby leeks & green
beans, Parma ham crisp
Baked goat’s cheese,
beetroot & red onion filo tart,
candied walnuts, garlic &
herb roast potatoes, balsamic
Brussels sprouts, maple roast
root vegetables, sweet onion
jus
Desserts
Classic Christmas pudding,
poached pears & apples,
brandy sauce, cinnamon
sugar, red currants
Mango & white chocolate
torte, clementine & cinnamon
crème brulée tart, chocolate
& brandy truffle
Hibiscus & star anise poached
pear, wildflower honey &
yoghurt mousse, cranberry
gel, oat granola
Full payment will be required 8 weeks in advance of event.
Please note this menu is subject to change.
Christmas Day
Under-12 Menu
Served 12.30pm - 3pm3 courses £45
Starters
Tomato & basil soup, baked
croutons
Baked cheddar & brioche
fingers with tomato dip
Mains
Roast turkey breast, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, roast vegetables, Brussels sprouts, stuffing, gravy
Battered cod pieces, fries, garden peas & fresh lemon
Chestnut, Mushroom &
cranberry nut roast, garlic
& herb roast potatoes,
maple roast root vegetables,
Brussels sprouts & onion
gravy
Desserts
Chocolate heaven sundae,
double chocolate brownie,
chocolate sauce, whipped
cream, chocolate ice cream,
white chocolate shards
Fresh fruit platter - melon,
pineapple, grapes, berries,
mango sorbet
Full payment will be required 8 weeks in advance of event.
Please note this menu is subject to change.
Boxing Day Carvery
Served from 12pmAdults £43 | Under-12s £19
Tired of cooking and of hosting?
Let us take care of Boxing Day and join us after the Boar’s Head Ceremony for a festive feast with our three-course carvery.
To start, take time to explore a generous selection of cold meats, fresh salads, and fine cheeses.
At the heart of the feast is our classic carvery, where you can enjoy a choice of classic roast turkey, indulgent glazed gammon or sirloin of beef, all served with fluffy yorkshire puddings, rich red wine gravy and all the festive trimmings.
To finish, visit our dessert station, packed with a tempting range of sweet treats — and of course, more cheese for those who prefer a savoury end.
Full payment will be required 8 weeks in advance of event.
Please note this menu is subject to change.
Please ask the team for additional alternative dishes for those following plant-based, dairy-free or gluten-free diets.
Allergen Information
Some of our menu items contain allergens and whilst we try our very best to ensure your food is suitable for you, our food is prepared using shared equipment and stored in areas in which allergenic ingredients are present. As a consequence, we cannot guarantee that dishes are 100% free from allergenic ingredients. Our allergen information, that is available upon request, details which dishes contain allergenic ingredients as intentional ingredients. Ingredients may have changed since your last visit, please ask a member of staff for further details.
Booking Enquiry Form
For more information, simply complete the form below and we will get in touch as soon as we can or contact the events team on 01234 346565 or email events@bedfordswanhotel.co.uk
Fields marked with an * are required
