Black Tie Special Dinner

Location: Saugman Common Room and Hall


Date: Friday 24 October 2025


Time: Drinks from 7pm, dinner served at 7.30pm


Bookings: Please book via the meal bookings system.
Bookings open: 10am, Monday 29 September 2025
Bookings close: 10am, Tuesday 21 October 2025


Price: £34 (Junior Members and guests)
£41 (Senior Members and guests)
£24 (Wine or non-alcoholic wine selection)
£6 (Soft drink per bottle)

Wine & soft drinks may be purchased at time of booking, or at the bar on the night. Members must not bring in alcohol from outside College. 


Dress code: Black Tie Only


Changes to Bookings: Members must specify all dietary requirements & names before the Event booking closes. If provided after booking closes, we cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate these changes. 

If you wish to sell your ticket to another St Cross student, you must submit this information before booking closes to mealbooking.queries@stx.ox.ac.uk 


Cancellations:  Any cancellations must be notified prior to Event booking closure. After this time we cannot provide a refund. The College reserves the right to restrict bookings for members who do not notify the College of a cancellation, or who do not attend. 


Terms and Conditions: Please make sure that you have read all the Booking Terms and Conditions on the Annual Calendar. 

Our Black Tie Special Dinner offers a refined evening in Hall.
Guests gather for a champagne drinks reception before enjoying a four-course menu
served in formal style. It is an opportunity to celebrate tradition
and community in a setting of elegance.

Menu

 

Roast Cod, Clams, Apple & Curry
Lightly roasted cod with sweet apple, shellfish, and gentle curry notes

Roast Pumpkin, Apple & Curry (V)
Roasted pumpkin with apple and warming spices

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Roast Chicken Breast, Kale & Jerusalem Artichoke
Crisp-skinned chicken with seasonal vegetables and artichoke purée

Wild Mushrooms, Kale & Jerusalem Artichoke (V)
A vegetarian dish with earthy mushrooms and root vegetables

**

Cheese & Fruit
A selection of delcious gourmet cheese, served with fresh fruit.

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Pear, Almond & Thyme
Poached pear with almond cream and a hint of fresh thyme

 

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*The wine is wine pairing (glasses) to the meal with a 0% alcohol wine pairing option available. 
 

For any events queries, contact: mealbooking.queries@stx.ox.ac.uk