Final Hours to the New Year: A Festive Menu.

When it involves throwing parties, people tend to separate into a couple of quite separate camps: people that adore it, and people that would choose to do almost another thing. Staying ready ahead of time is key, and selecting a few tasty dishes to start the festivities will entertain your attendees while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These zesty, flavorful bites are a ideal companion for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious festive starter that can conveniently be adapted to offer with a different spread for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing option to booze, but furthermore serve as a tasty base for a gin-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive holiday martini, great for giving as a present or serving at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Revel in the glory of this show-stopping spread – your guests will ever guess how modest preparation was needed.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich dessert, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry compote are nestled into a chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that puts any surfeit of holiday fruit to delicious purpose.

Aaron Anderson
Aaron Anderson

Award-winning journalist and political analyst with over a decade of experience covering UK and European affairs.