Christmas Black Tie Special Dinner

Location: Saugman Common Room and Hall


Date: Friday 28 November 2025


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


Bookings: Please book via the meal bookings system.
Bookings open: 10am, Monday 27 October 2025
Bookings close: 10am, Tuesday 25 November 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. 

Celebrate the festive season in style at the Christmas Black Tie Special Dinner.
The evening begins with a drinks reception before moving to Hall for a seasonal
four-course menu. This elegant event is one of the highlights of the Michaelmas Term.

Menu

 

Chestnut Velouté with Crispy Sage & Truffle Oil
A silky chestnut soup, delicately finished with white truffle oil and crisp sage leaves

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Roast Duck Breast with Orange & Star Anise Glaze,
Dauphinoise Potato & Tender stem Broccoli

Succulent duck with a fragrant glaze, creamy potatoes and crisp greens

Beetroot & Goat’s Cheese Tart with Walnut Salad (V)
Earthy beetroot paired with tangy goat’s cheese and crunchy walnuts on a flaky pastry base

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

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Spiced Dark Chocolate Delice with Mulled Wine Pear & Hazelnut Praline
A rich festive finish with warming spices and seasonal fruit
 

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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