We are delighted to invite you to our FSB Kent Christmas Gala Dinner. Held in the prestigious Verena Holmes Building at Canterbury Christ Church University, guests will receive a glass of prosecco (or alcohol-free prosecco) on arrival, a two-course meal and festive entertainment.
Menu
Roast turkey breast on sage & onion stuffing with pigs in blankets, yorkshire pudding, bundle of seasonal vegetables, brussel sprouts, fondant potato & redcurrant gravy
Roasted vegetable and cranberry wellington, yorkshire pudding, bundle of seasonal vegetables, brussel sprouts, fondant potato & redcurrant gravy (vegetarian)
Dark chocolate calypso mousse with chocolate sauce and amaretti biscuit
Crème brulee cheesecake with raspberry coulis and caramel swirl
White chocolate and vanilla pana cotta with fresh berries and raspberry coulis
Fresh tropical fruit salad in a brandy snap basket with mango coulis and fresh blueberries (vegetarian)
Coffee or tea with mints
Please make your menu choices when booking.
Guests can pre-order bottles of wine from K and L Wines & Spirits to enjoy with their meal on the night. The pre-order wine list can be found below. To place your order please email Gavin Murphy on [email protected]. You won't be able to purchase drinks on the night so all drinks must be pre-ordered. We will be providing some basic complimentary soft drinks but if you would like non-alcholic prosecco, please order this with your wine.
Dress Code
Black tie/Dress to impress
Tickets for this event are £35 for FSB Members and £45 to Non-Members. You can book up to two tickets per email address for this event. Ticket booking for this event will close at Midday on Tuesday 21 November and cannot be reopened due to catering preparation. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
There is free parking available at the venue for this event.
Pre-Order Wine List (with discounted prices)
Sparkling
Prosecco Di Maria DOC Spumante NV Veneto Italy – £11.50
Chartham Special Reserve Brut 2019 ~ Chartham, Kent - £29.95
Scavi & Ray Non Alcoholic “Prosecco” Vento, Italy £9.95
White
Red Rock Chardonnay 2022 ~ Australia - £8.75
This classic dry white is full of inviting aromas of fresh citrus. The palate is crisp with delicious flavours of lime and passionfruit, perfectly balanced to create a soft, dry finish.
Michele D’Or Sauvignon Blanc 2022 ~ Stellenbosch South Africa - £9.95
A delightful wine that is light green in colour with fresh fruity flavours of tropical fruit. On the palate the wine is well balanced ensuring a lingering fruity aftertaste.
La Casada Pinot Grigio 2022 ~ Veneto Italy - £8.99
La Casada Pinot Grigio is a subtle refreshing white offering the scent of white flowers and honey and flavours reminiscent of apple with a hint of citrus
Domaine des Iles Gerard Tremblay Chablis 750ml - £21.95
A classic Chabils made with the famous Chardonnay grape. Superb, refreshing, clean dry white wine from the medal winning Grand Cru producer Gérard Tremblay.
Red
Red Rock Shiraz 2021 ~ Australia - £8.75
This classic dry red displays aromas of ripe berries which are complimented by hints of oak and spice. The palate has sweet red fruit flavours and soft tannins as well as black stone fruit and bramble. The palate is brimming with plum, cherry and blackberry flavours.
Michele d’Or Merlot/ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 ~ Stellenbosch, South Africa - £9.95
Full flavours of red and black-berries. Well balanced on the palate, with soft wood nuances in the background, for a memorable finish. This wine will compliment most red meat dishes.
Hanger and Flank Malbec 2021 ~ Mendoza, Argentina - £9.95
This rich, full-bodied Argentinean red with notes of blackberry and chocolate does the job perfectly. Terrific nose of pure blueberry and blackberry fruits. A well-balanced and rich wine, with lush fruit flavours of boysenberry and blackberry.
Chateau Petit Bois Lussac St Emilion 750ml - £16.50
Château Petit Bois reveals strong and complex black fruits aromas. This wine is ample, harmonious with silky tannins.
Rose
La Casada Pinot Grigio Rosado 2022 ~ Veneto Italy - £8.50
A delicious dry Pinot Grigio with an elegant rose colour and a delicate bouquet.
Sierra Creek White Zinfandel 2022 ~ California, USA - £8.25
An easy drinking rose wine, full of strawberry and raspberry fruit aromas from grapes harvested in California. Light-bodied and refreshing, this wine is rich in flavours of red berry fruits.
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Event contact
For general enquiries regarding the event, please contact Leila Jones on [email protected]
