This Christmas, The Nut Tree Inn, an Oxfordshire gem which has proudly held a Michelin Star since 2008, invites guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in true countryside style. Expect decadent festive menus, a roaring fire, and quintessentially English charm — the perfect setting for long winter lunches, festive gatherings, or a show-stopping Christmas Eve dinner.
Led by Michelin-starred chef Mike North and his wife Imogen, The Nut Tree Inn is known for its elegant seasonal dishes, exceptional British produce, and warm, welcoming atmosphere. This festive season, the couple presents a series of carefully curated menus — from refined tasting experiences to elevated pub classics — designed to capture the flavours and comfort of Christmas.
A celebration of the season’s finest ingredients, the December Tasting Menu showcases the precision and creativity behind The Nut Tree’s Michelin star. Dishes include Parfait of chicken liver with red onion chutney and brioche, Fillet of fish with scallop boudin, herb purée and vermouth sauce, and Saddle of venison with Jerusalem artichoke purée, Madeira sauce and black truffle.
Desserts are a highlight, featuring a playful Chocolate egg with salted caramel and praline cream followed by a Prune and Armagnac soufflé with caramel ice cream — a Nut Tree classic.
For plant-based diners, the Vegetarian Tasting Menu offers an equally elegant line-up: Beetroot & lightly pickled red cabbage tart with horseradish ice cream, Ricotta agnolotti with preserved lemon, pine nuts and amaretto broth, and a signature Twice-baked Old Winchester cheese soufflé with grain mustard sauce.
Christmas Menus
Available throughout December, tasting menus are priced at £95pp for lunch and £115pp for dinner, with an optional wine flight for £65pp and an artisan cheese course (£25) for those wishing to indulge further.
For a more relaxed but still refined festive experience, the December Party Menu captures comforting seasonal flavours with The Nut Tree’s signature finesse.
Starters include Parfait of chicken livers with red onion chutney, Prawn cocktail with Marie Rose sauce, and a Soup of the day, followed by Ballotine of turkey, Fillet of fish with scallop boudin, or Jerusalem artichoke risotto with black truffle.
To finish, guests can enjoy Christmas pudding with brandy custard, Prune & Armagnac soufflé, or an artisan cheese plate.
Priced at £45 for two courses or £60 for three, it’s a perfect choice for festive gatherings with friends or colleagues.
Christmas Eve Special
For a truly memorable finale to the year, The Nut Tree’s Christmas Eve Tasting Menu offers an unforgettable dining experience before the team closes for the season. Priced at £150pp, this exclusive menu celebrates the very best of British produce and festive indulgence, with the option to add an artisan cheese course (£25) for the perfect finish.
Bookings are now open for the festive season. Whether you’re planning an intimate Christmas meal or a celebratory evening with loved ones, The Nut Tree Inn promises a truly magical countryside experience — where Michelin-starred dining meets cosy, English charm.
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Opening Hours – Food Service
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Monday–Thursday: 12–2pm, 6–8:30pm
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Friday–Saturday: 12–2pm, 6–9pm
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Sunday: 11:30–2:45pm
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