There’s nothing quite like the Malvern hills during the festive season. There’s so much to see and do it can be hard to decide on which festive experience to join. We know this and it’s why we try our very best to make the Cottage in the Woods Hotel in Malvern extra special during this time of the year. There is no exception this year as we have plenty of things to do during Christmas and New Years. The festivities are starting from the 22nd of November and are going all the way into the next year on the 4th of January. We decided to create a list of all the food offerings we have going on so you don’t miss out. Enjoy! Festive Afternoon Tea First up we have our infamous afternoon tea with a twist. In honour of Christmas we’re doing a festive afternoon tea with a tasty selection of festive treats. Starting it off with turkey and cranberry finger sandwiches and warm sausage rolls served with pickled walnut ketchup. Of course we couldn’t offer a festive afternoon tea without some sweet treats. That’s why we’ve got carrot cake muffins, cinnamon cream cheese frosting and clementine mince pies all infused with mixed spice. Festive Lunch Next up we have an extra festive lunch served up by Chef Rob at our hotel in Malvern. You can expect to start with home smoked and cured trout or a ham hock and duck liver terrine. Mains include duck served with a fantastic stuffing and a risotto made with heritage beetroot. Last but not least you’ll be rewarded with an iced plum and Christmas pudding parfait served with brandy and clementine sauce. Yum! Christmas Day Lunch This lunch is certainly not one to miss. With a 5 course meal, party bags, Christmas cake and carol singers this is the ultimate festive activity. Starting off with a lobster cocktail or Chef’s inspired spiced parsnip soup. Main is a traditional turkey or choice of roast beef, sea bass or celeriac and mushroom wellington served of course with all the trimmings. To finish off the festivities we have a superb choice of desserts, cheese and coffees. Boxing Day Lunch Even though Christmas is over there’s still plenty of festivities to enjoy at the Cottage in the Wood Hotel in Malvern. After all the festive activities are behind us, a classic Sunday roast will hit just the spot. To make this meal even more relaxing, this Sunday roast is accompanied by live music from the piano trio playing in the background.