Resnova Floating Inn

www.resnova.co.uk       Dartmouth Harbour       07770  62 89 67

 

 

A Rough Guide to your Christmas Day Lunch 2010

 

Our Water Taxi will collect you from either the Double Steps (Dartmouth side), the Darthaven Marina Visitor's Pontoon (Kingswear side) or your yacht moored in the central Harbour at whatever time you have previously arranged.

Your table will have been reserved and is available to you from 12.30 pm until 5.00 pm but we would ask you to commence your meal before 2.15 pm.

On arrival at the Resnova, you will be welcomed on the Pontoon by one of Father Christmas's work experience apprentices together with maybe a duck or two and (subject to her Pantomime commitments) our resident swan. On entering the restaurant, the (melodic ?) sound of carols may be heard from the direction of the kitchen as our 'musical' Chef adds the finishing touches to your Christmas Day Feast. You may even catch a surreal glimpse of reindeer relaxing on the Bar counter as they join in.

A chilled glass of dry sherry or warming glass of mulled wine will be offered to you. (Sorry, kids, it's Festive Pop for you !)

The sun will undoubtedly be shining so you may wish to mingle around the Christmas Tree on the open Aft Deck as you look over to the shore where the landlubbers are enjoying a festive stroll along the embankment. You may wish to sing a Carol or two but please don't frighten the Seals.

There is no hurry - so you are free to wander the outside decks or, if you prefer, take your seats at your dinner table. The Bar will be pleased to serve you additional pre-lunch drinks if you desire.

'Tis the season to be jolly so your table will likely be decorated with sprigs of holly. (We will do everything we can to ensure that parties of two have their own table but may we ask for your latitude if larger tables need to be shared.)

Soon, your first course will arrive. A selection of seafood and shellfish which will most probably include Lobster, Scallops and Tiger Prawns, together with fillets of Monkfish and Sea Bass. Warm Olive Bread and a lemon-lime mayonnaise will complement the dish.

Speed of service will be according to your wishes but, unless otherwise instructed, there will be a reasonable pause between courses.

Soon, it will be time for the Chef's Intermezzo which is usually kept as a surprise but is likely to be a small selection of tasty canap'es  or Bouch'ee Amuse as they might say in Michelin country.

Next on the Menu is the traditional Turkey 'feast'. Accompanying the Turkey will be roast potatoes, roasted parsnips, buttered carrots, brussel sprouts (not compulsory !) and all manner of trimmings such as chipolatas, prunes wrapped in bacon, spicy stuffing, bread sauce, cranberry sauce and all topped with traditional gravy.

There will be a pause following the Turkey during which time, crackers will be distributed. Our 'strictly amateur' Carol Singers will be ready to pounce on  your table unless persuaded not to (which, to be honest, is usually the case).

From this point on, you will all be expected to wear silly hats. There will be a small prize for the child wearing the most outrageous hat. (Naturally, Grandparents will also be pressured into entering this competition). Cameras at the ready then !

The order of courses that follow is up to you - dependent upon your wishes and/or traditions.

Back by popular demand, the Chef's sensational Christmas Sponge Pudding will be served with brandy butter and double cream or soft vanilla ice cream.

After a pause maybe, some of you may wish to enjoy a selection of West Country cheeses, fruit chutney and celery. A suitable array of nuts will also be on display.

Finally, a freshly brewed cafetiere of coffee (or a selection of teas) will be presented together with a tempting chocolate or two  - well,  it is Christmas after all.

Naturally, there will be deliciously tasty Mince Pies on offer  some of you may like one with your Christmas Sponge Pudding, others may prefer them with coffee. Some of you may even like to make a separate course with the Mince Pies topped with a little Navy Rum and double cream maybe.

In any event  it's Christmas and your wish is our command.

After lunch, feel free to relax and linger as long as you wish, well, until about five'ish.

We keep a range of games on board -  from Chess to Snakes &Ladders together with Cribbage and Happy Families to name but a few. For those of you with energy still to spare, our Restaurant 'pole' will be suitably decorated for those of you who may wish to dance around it !

And this is the real bonus, for those of you that may be concerned about these things we have it on good authority that any calories consumed on water 'don't count' so a light stroll around the Aft Deck will have you feeling ship-shape again in no time at all.

Inevitably, the time will eventually arrive when the Water Taxi will take you back to shore. You may stroll happily home in the comfortable knowledge that there's no washing up to do !

We look forward to sharing our Christmas Day with you.

Colin, Beni, Peter, the rest of the Resnova Team and our ever-changing menagerie


£ 58.50 per person

(inclusive of VAT  and shore excursions via Water Taxi but subject to 10% Service Charge)

(Children under the age of 12 will be charged at 60%)

 
 
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