Thanksgiving is all about gathering together, sharing the bounty of the table, and pausing to be thankful for the people around us, and what better way to celebrate than with a Norfolk twist on this great American tradition?
There’s even a local connection: four of the Mayflower passengers hailed from Harleston, including Edward and Sam Fuller, who signed the Mayflower Compact, the agreement that went on to influence the American Constitution.
So you could say Thanksgiving has always had a Norfolk heart…
We’ll begin with bowls of silky sweetcorn chowder and warm cornbread before we lay the table with roast Norfolk turkey, glazed ham scented with cloves and orange, and a chestnut and mushroom Wellington that could tempt even the most dedicated carnivore.
Pile your plate high with creamy mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, buttered corn on the cob, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and lashings of rich turkey gravy.
And then: dessert. It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie, but we’ll also be baking warm apple and cinnamon pie and serving gooey chocolate brownies with hot sauce for those who prefer a little decadence to end the night.
Coffee and freshly fried doughnuts seal the deal.
Because gratitude is at the heart of this holiday, when you arrive, you’ll be given a card to write down something — or someone — you’re thankful for. Pop it in our Great Pumpkin, and at the end of the night one will be drawn at random for a prize. A warm glow of seasonal goodwill is guaranteed.
Starter
Sweetcorn Chowder with warm cornbread (GFa, PBa)
Main Courses
Roast Norfolk Turkey with sage and onion stuffing, cranberry relish, and rich turkey gravy (GFa, DF)
Honey and Mustard Glazed Ham with cloves and orange (GF, DF)
Chestnut and Mushroom Wellington wrapped in flaky pastry (PB)
Sides to Share
Creamy mashed potatoes with chive butter (V, GF, PBa)
Sweet potato casserole with a golden topping (V, PBa)
Buttered corn on the cob (V, GF, PBa)
Green bean casserole with mushroom sauce and crispy onions (V, PB, GFa)
Cranberry sauce
Desserts
Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream
Warm Apple and Cinnamon Pie with cinnamon cream
Double Chocolate Brownie with hot chocolate sauce (GF, PBa)
To Finish
Coffee and little sugared doughnuts
