The JD Wetherspoon Christmas menu has landed, with many festive offerings on offer – but which one should you opt for?
It’s that jolly season once more, when the arrival of the Coca Cola lorry and the unveiling of the latest Wetherspoon Christmas menu truly signal the start of Christmas.
From a wallet-friendly mulled cider to a side of pigs in blankets or simply some hearty comfort food, does the Spoons offering have you covered?
I was keen to find out.
Perhaps the most anticipated and essential meal on the new menu was the Christmas dinner itself. Wetherspoon’s take included sliced turkey breast and winter vegetables.
It was served with sage and onion stuffing, carrots and parsnips, mash, two pigs-in-blankets, peas, cranberry sauce and gravy, reports the Mirror.
My plate was practically awash with gravy and I’m almost certain an entire tin of peas was used for my meal alone. The mash was smooth and thus earned my approval immediately.
I found the turkey was somewhat lacking in flavour but considering both the cost and portion size one can hardly complain. The star of the show, without a doubt, was the pot of Emmental and cheddar cheese sauce.
It accompanied the Big Cheese burger and was pure delight.
The meal felt like a comforting embrace after braving the cold weather. I could have happily drowned in this sauce.
However, the burger itself was somewhat lacklustre. The slices of brie weren’t melted, but given the deliciousness of the two halloumi fries perched on top, I’m prepared to let it slide.
The same applies to the festive loaded chips. In my opinion, they were neither loaded nor particularly festive.
It was essentially a handful of pigs in blankets scattered over poorly-melted cheesy chips.
There were other options available on the menu, including vegan alternatives and a festive pizza. However, after trying three dishes, I felt it was time to transition to something sweeter.
We opted for both desserts on offer: the giant profiterole and a cookies and cream blondie. Visually, there were no issues but when it came to the taste, there were several.
Both arrived lukewarm, leaving us questioning whether they were intended to be served warm or cold?
A suitable temperature wouldn’t have redeemed the dessert but would certainly have been a step in the right direction.
Christmas dinners are somewhat akin to Sunday roasts: everyone believes their mum’s is the best. I won’t be abandoning my own family on Christmas Day for a Wetherspoon’s lunch, but I would appreciate it if my mum could perfect their cheese sauce this year.
My Wetherspoon Christmas meal receiptSliced turkey breast and winter vegetables with a soft drink £14.99The big cheese burger with a soft drink £12.65Two portions of two pigs-in-blankets £3.24Festive loaded fries £8.99Giant profiterole £5.58Cookies and cream blondie £5.58Total: £51.03
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