Lunches & trips

You may email me to secure a place 

Julia Elliott

Julia.elliott @ LenARA.org.uk

07842 193166

 Wednesday 18th November 


Pub lunch at 

The Alma at Painters Forstal


This lunch is being organised by Sue Newman and Roger and Sue have had lunch there twice recently and on both occasions the food has been good with generous portions. 


2 courses- £29

3 courses - £35 

(prices include tip)


STARTERS


Prawn cocktail (gf)


Chicken Liver Pate (gf)


Honey and Walnut Camembert (gf)



MAINS


Steak and Kidney Pudding

Fresh veg and mash potato


Fish Pie (gf) 

Smoked haddock, cod, salmon and prawns in a creamy sauce topped with mash and melted cheese. Served with fresh veg


Creamy Pea Mint and Courgette Rissotto (gf)

Finished with toasted pine nuts


Trio of Sausages

3 different sausages, onion gravy, mash, fresh veg



DESSERTS


 Apple Crumble with custard


Gypsy Tart with cream


Warm chocolate Brownie (gf) 

With warm toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream


Selection of ice creams (gf) 

Two scoops of any flavour. Choice can be made on the day.



If you wish to go please let Sue know and your choice of menu and indicate any special dietary requirements. We will also take bookings at our October monthly meeting but numbers are limited as it is not a large pub. You can then either pay by bank transfer or at the meeting.


Wednesday, 2nd December 2026


CHRISTMAS LUNCH 


12 until 16:30


Christmas Tree

Orida Hotel

Maidstone ME14 5AA


£37 includes £10 deposit


STARTERS


Spiced Carrott & Butternut Squash Soup 

(VE) (GFA)


Smoked Salmon

Mixed Leaves, Buttered Bread & Lemon (GFA)


Chicken Terrine

Onion Chutney, Crostini & Mixed Leaves (GFA) ***



MAINS


Bacon Wrapped Turkey

Roasted Potatoes, Seasons Vegetables, Pigs in Blankets, Stuffing & Jus (GFA)


Sea Bass Fillet 

Crushed New Potatoes, Roasted Fennel & Red Peppers, Caper Butter (GF)


Roast Vegetable Wellington

Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Puree & Kale Crisps (VE) ***



DESSERTS


Traditional Christmas Pudding

with Brandy Sauce (GFA)


Chocolate & Salted Caramel Tart

with Chantilly Cream (GF) (VE)


Lemon Cheesecake with Cirtus Compote

(GFA) ***



Tea, Coffee & Mince Pies



Music


Raffle



Holly