Totnes Canoe Club Christmas Meal 2023

The Christmas Meal is for everyone: old members, new members and non paddling partners.  Please come along we would love to see as many of you as possible!

Once again, this year to encourage younger members (16 and under), we have a special price of 50% off the full price.

TIME: 6.30pm for 7.00pm

DRESS CODE: Smart casual, leave your dry and wet suits at home!

FESTIVE MENU

Starters

Wood Pigeon; Pan Roasted, Cauliflower Puree, Raisins, Jus

Roast Chestnut Soup; Roasted Chestnuts, Creme Fraiche & Croutons

Seared Scallops; Brixham Bay Scallops, Caramalised Shallot, Red Chicory

Chicken Liver Pate; French Toast, Spiced Apple Chutney

Prawn Cocktail; Marie Rose, Baby Gem Lettuce, Lemon

Mains 

Roast Turkey; Traditional Roast with all the Trimmings

Pan Roasted Duck Breast; Cherry Compote, Vanilla Glazed Celeriac Puree & Jus

Lamb Shank; Chantenay Carrots, Grilled Asparagus, Pomme Anna, Rosemary Jus

Seafood Gratin; King Prawns, Smoked Haddock, Salmon & Cod White Wine & Cream Sauce, Parmesan Crumb

Roast Butternut Squash; Puy Lentil Stuffing & Christmas Trimmings

Luxury Nut Roast; Sauteed Herb Potatoes, Marinara Sauce

Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagne; Salad or Garlic Bread

Desserts

Christmas Pudding; With Brandy Sauce

Chocolate & Orange Cheesecake; Roasted Figs, Ginger Nut Biscuit

Poached Pear; Honey Mascarpone Cream

Egg Nog Creme Brulee; Cinnamon Tuile, Macerated Strawberries

Local Cheeses; Crackers, Chutney, Quince Jelly

SLIDE SHOW

During the evening there will be a slide show running of paddling photos taken by members during this year and we'll be asking for your photos to show nearer the time

AWARDS

After Dinner we will be handing out awards for the following categories to celebrate paddlers who are not necessarily technically best but have embraced paddling with enthusiasm, commitment and a positive attitude:

  Best New Junior of the Year

  Junior Paddler of the Year

  Best New Paddler of the Year

  Adult Paddler of the Year

  The Totnes Canoe Club Cup - voted for by everyone attending the evening for someone who has made a big contribution to the club