The best places to go for Christmas lunch in Bucks

There's nothing quite like a full-on Christmas dinner but for many of us our homes will be a little quieter than usual which makes festive preparation this year a slightly different challenge. 

So why not take the stress out of the big day and leave the cooking to the professionals?  

George and Dragon Hotel, West Wycombe

£140 hamper for four people.

Dine at home in style this Christmas with help from the George and Dragon Hotel who will be putting on a magnificent and indulgent feast for all the family. 

If you're looking to dine at home then this could be your ideal solution to end the stress of cooking on Christmas. 

The George and Dragon have curated extra-special Christmas day hampers to take away all of the stress of cooking on the big day.

With everything you could possibly want and more these Christmas hampers are good value for money starting at £140 for four people. 

Arnaud Stevens, owner of The George and Dragon said: “For the entire duration of this pandemic at The George and Dragon, I really felt that not only could we offer a wonderful food box product but also to support the vulnerable in West Wycombe Village.

"Our Christmas food box has as much passion and detail that we would of enjoyed serving here, so we do hope this creates smiles and togetherness for our customers & families.

"Let’s finish the year with positivity, and welcome everyone back to the George for a restart and a prosperous 2021.”

Included in the Christmas boxes are: West Wycombe House game terrine, Lambton and Jackson smoked salmon, camembert, Scottish oat cakes and apple chutney.

Apricot, hazelnut and sage stuffed bronze turkey breast, honey and mustard roasted carrots & parsnips, brussels sprouts and pancetta, braised red cabbage, duck fat roast potatoes, stuffing balls (apricot, hazelnut and sage), pigs in blankets and bronze turkey gravy.

For desert there is Christmas pudding with brandy custard and mince pies. 

All boxes will come with cooking instructions and guidelines for storing the food safely until cooked. 

Boxes need to be collected on December 23 or 24. 

To order visit the online shop.

The Blacksmith Arms, Old Marlow Road, Wycombe

£52.99 for three courses

If you're looking a festive family lunch where you can focus on making memories then The Blacksmith Arms Harvester in High Wycombe is ideal. 

The Christmas Day menu includes duck pate, seafood trio,  roast turkey, sirloin steak and rib combo as well as Christmas pud and Baileys profiteroles for dessert. 

To see the full menu visit the website.

Spindle and Thread, Bellfield Road, High Wycombe

Three courses for £46.99 per person

The experts of a roast dinner, if anyone knows how to throw on an epic Christmas dinner it's the Spindle and Thread.

Their festive menu offers all the classics with a little added Christmas sparkle.

Some of the menu highlights include a french onion soup, prawn and crayfish cocktail, a choice of four meats(turkey, beef, gammon, pork belly), Christmas pudding and a caramel apple tart to name a few. 

To see the full menu or make a booking, visit the website.

White Hart, Aylesbury End, Beaconsfield

£68.95 per person 

The White Hart has curated an extra-special Christmas day menu this year, with options for your little ones too. 

Catering to all dietary requirements there really is something for everyone including pan-seared scallops, beef carpaccio, roast turkey, rack of lamb and mulled apple tart tatin and Christmas pudding to name a few. 

To find out more visit their website. 

Where will you be going for Christmas lunch? Let us know in the comments.