The Kings Arms, Old Amersham Christmas 2026

Christmas 2026
at The Kings Arms.

Long lunches. Another glass.
The people you love around the table.

Find your festive occasion
Christmas at The Kings Arms600 years of hospitality
The dining room at The Kings Arms, Old Amersham
A little more time together.

Gather at The Kings Arms

All the makings of
a lovely Christmas.

Settle into our historic coaching inn for a Christmas feast, a leisurely Boxing Day lunch or a celebration with friends and colleagues. We’ll take care of the table.

25Friday · December

A table for the whole family.

Christmas Day

Three courses, tea or coffee, a mince pie and Christmas crackers. Children’s menus and pricing are in the brochure.

Explore the Christmas Day menu

Starters

  • Creamy roasted butternut squash soup (VG) *

    Served with warm sourdough bread

  • Smoked salmon carpaccio (GF)

    Served with capers, fennel pickle and lemon dressing

  • Tomato & basil arancini (V)

    Served with rocket and a balsamic glaze

  • Honey glazed pigs in blankets

    Served with a Dijon mustard dip

Mains

  • Honey glazed traditional roast turkey *

    Served with roast potatoes, pigs in blanket, roasted carrots, roasted parsnips, brussels sprouts, sage & onion stuffing and gravy

  • Pan-fried seabass (GF)

    Served with crushed new potatoes, green beans and a Champagne & caviar sauce

  • Slow cooked beef brisket *

    Served with roast potatoes, pigs in blanket, Yorkshire pudding, roasted carrots, roasted parsnips, brussels sprouts, sage & onion stuffing, gravy and horseradish sauce

  • Chestnut & wild mushroom wellington (VG)

    Served with grilled winter vegetables, sage & onion stuffing with cranberry sauce

Desserts

  • Christmas pudding

    Served with brandy sauce or custard

  • Mixed cheese board *

    Served with celery sticks, crackers, grapes, winter chutney & salted almonds

  • Apple & cherry crumble tart (V)

    Served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

  • Black forest yule (V) (GF)

    Served with cherry Chantilly cream and fresh berries

* Gluten-free option available. Please let us know about allergies or dietary requirements when enquiring.

Booking details & deposits

10% service charge. £20 deposit per person, including children. Final numbers, dietary requirements, food and drink choices and remaining balance due by 5 December.

26Saturday · December

Let the celebrations linger.

Boxing Day

Three courses, Christmas crackers and mince pies, with a glass of fizz for adults and bottomless squash for children.

£50 per adult · £25 per child

Enquire about Boxing DayDownload menu PDF
Explore the Boxing Day menu

Starter

  • Roasted garlic & pumpkin soup (VG) (GF)

    Served with toasted pumpkin seeds, roasted chestnut crumble & pesto oil

  • Smoked salmon & cream cheese tartlet *

    Served with avocado & lime mousse

  • Chicken & apricot terrine *

    Served with spiced fruit chutney

Mains

  • Honey glazed gammon with orange demi glaze (GF)

    Served with dauphinoise potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips

  • Slow roast rump of lamb (GF)

    Served with herby couscous with rich rosemary demi glaze, baby carrots and crispy parsnips

  • Chestnut & wild mushroom wellington (VG)

    Served with grilled winter vegetables, cranberry sauce and sage & onion stuffing

Desserts

  • Christmas pudding

    Served with strawberries & white chocolate cognac sauce

  • Mixed cheese board *

    Served with celery sticks, crackers, grapes, winter chutney and salted almonds

  • Apple & cherry crumble tart (V)

    Served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

  • Chocolate truffle torte (VG) (GF)

    Served with white chocolate sauce and fresh berries

* Gluten-free option available. Please let us know about allergies or dietary requirements when enquiring.

Booking details & deposits

10% service charge. £10 deposit per person, including children. Final numbers, dietary requirements and remaining balance due by 6 December.

TogetherThis December

Good company. A proper feast.

Festive dining

Three courses, a glass of fizz on arrival, Christmas crackers and a tea, coffee and mince pie station.

Explore the festive dining menu

Starters

  • Roasted garlic & pumpkin soup (VG) (GF)

    Served with toasted pumpkin seeds and pesto oil

  • Chicken & apricot terrine *

    Served with spiced fruit chutney

  • Tomato & basil arancini (V)

    Served with rocket and a balsamic glaze

  • Smoked salmon & cream cheese tartlet *

    Served with avocado & lime mousse

Mains

  • Grilled lamb rump (GF)

    Served with fondant potatoes, baby carrots, onions, mint cream sauce with a rich demi glaze

  • Honey glazed traditional roast turkey *

    Served with roast potatoes, pigs in blanket, roasted carrots, brussels sprouts, sage & onion stuffing and gravy

  • Pan-fried seabass (GF)

    Served with crushed new potatoes, green beans and a Champagne & caviar sauce

  • Four cheese ravioli & butternut squash truffle oil puree (V)

    Served with parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes and rocket salad

Desserts

  • Christmas pudding

    Served with brandy sauce or custard

  • Mixed cheese board *

    Served with celery sticks, crackers, grapes, winter chutney and salted almonds

  • Apple & cherry crumble tart (V)

    Served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

  • Chocolate truffle torte (VG) (GF)

    Served with white chocolate sauce and fresh berries

* Gluten-free option available. Please let us know about allergies or dietary requirements when enquiring.

Booking details & deposits

Minimum 20 guests at The Kings Arms (50 at Kings Chapel). 10% service charge. £20 deposit per person. Final numbers, dietary requirements, choices and remaining balance due two weeks before your event.

CheersThis December

Make a night of it.

Canapés & drinks

Choose twelve canapés and three drinks per person: fizz, mulled wine, house wine, bottled beer or winter Pimms. Tea, coffee and mince pies included.

Explore the canapés & drinks menu

Choose twelve canapés

  • Salmon & Beetroot Gravlax with Citrus Dill Cream, Caper Onion Salsa on Potato Fondant
  • Tuna Tartare with Chilli Lime Glaze & Passion Fruit Caviar in Vegetable Cups
  • Fajita King Prawn Avocado & Citrus Pickled Cucumber Boat
  • Poached Sea Bass & Sun-Dried Tomato Pate with Olive Tapenade in Vegetable Cups
  • Smoked Green Mussels with Crispy Onion & Parmesan Crumble, Spinach Glaze
  • Chicken Liver Rumaki With Maple Tamari Sauce & Spring Onion on Grilled Toast
  • Chorizo Pate served on Toast with Black Sesame & Pea Shoots
  • Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini with Crispy Parma Ham
  • Grilled Duck Breast served with a Blood Orange Glaze on Green Pesto Toast
  • Roast Beef & Blue Cream Cheese Tartlet served with Honey Walnuts
  • Duck Orange Pate with Pistachio Crumble on Garlic Toast & Microgreens
  • Red Pesto Hummus & Coriander on Butternut Squash Fondant (v)
  • Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese in Vegetable Cups (v)
  • Stuffed Portobello Mushroom with Wild Mushrooms & Saffron Mascarpone (v)
  • Grilled Vegetable Sate & Aubergine Caviar on Crispy Pak Choi (v)
  • Feta Cheese Bowls with Black Sesame in a Courgette Boat & Chilli Jam (v)
  • Pear & Mango Tartare with Avocado Cream in Vegetable Cups (v)

Vegan options available. Mini burgers and mini fish & chip cones each count as two canapé choices.

Booking details & deposits

Minimum 55 guests. 10% service charge. £20 deposit per person. Final numbers, dietary requirements and choices due two weeks before your event. Contact the events team to discuss your party.

Old Amersham Hotels festive brochure coverExplore the collection

A little festive inspiration

Your Christmas,
all wrapped up.

The full Old Amersham Hotels collection, including children’s menus, Breakfast with Santa and festive afternoon tea. Our Christmas menus are shared across the group.

Download the festive brochure PDF

Let’s make a date.

Tell us your occasion, preferred date and number of guests. Please mention The Kings Arms when you enquire.

events@oldamershamhotels.com 01494 725722