Upcoming Formal Dinners and Events – Hilary Term 2026
Booking for regular formal dinners opens at 12.00pm 1 week before the event takes place
| Week | Date | Event |
| 1 | 18/01/2026 | Sunday Formal |
| 1 | 21/01/2026 | Special Guest Night |
| 2 | 25/01/2026 | Burns Night Dinner |
| 2 | 27/01/2026 | JCR £5 formal |
| 2 | 28/01/2026 | Wednesday Formal/MCR Exchange – Merton |
| 3 | 01/02/2026 | Sunday Formal |
| 3 | 02/02/2026 | Subject Family Symposia – Medical and Life Sciences |
| 3 | 04/02/2026 | Wednesday Formal/MCR Exchange – Worcester |
| 3 | 06/02/2026 | Fortescue Law Dinner |
| 4 | 08/02/2026 | Sunday Formal |
| 4 | 10/02/2026 | Halfway Hall |
| 4 | 11/02/2026 | Wednesday Formal/MCR Exchange – Trinity |
| 5 | 15/02/2026 | Sunday Formal |
| 5 | 17/02/2026 | Lunar New Year Dinner |
| 5 | 18/02/2026 | Special Guest Night |
| 6 | 22/02/2026 | Sunday Formal |
| 6 | 25/02/2026 | Sustainability Dinner |
| 7 | 01/03/2026 | Ramadan Dinner |
| 7 | 02/03/2026 | Subject Family Symposia – Maths and Physics |
| 7 | 04/03/2026 | Wednesday Formal |
| 7 | 07/03/2026 | ECBC Torpids Dinner |
| 8 | 08/03/2026 | Sunday Formal |
| 8 | 11/03/2026 | Wednesday Formal |
| 9 | 15/03/2026 | Sunday Formal |
Menus
Sunday Formal Hall – Sunday 18th January 2026
STARTER
Lobster Raviolo, Shellfish Bisque, Chervil Cress
OR
Ricotta and Herb Raviolo, Parmesan Velouté, Nutmeg and Chervil Cress (V)
MAIN
Slow Cooked Venison Loin, Potato Fondant, Celeriac Remoulade, Blackberry and Juniper Jus
OR
Braised Artichoke, Barigoule, Potato Fondant, Celeriac Remoulade, Blackberry and Juniper Jus (V)
DESSERT
Vanilla Crème Brulée, Poached Pear, Almond Tuille
Special Guest Night – Wednesday 21st January 2026
STARTER
Wild Mushroom, Endive and Pine Nut Salad (V)
SECOND COURSE
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup and Tarragon Crumb (V)
MAIN
Fillet Steak, Sweet Potato Puree, Deep Fried Kale, Crispy Potatoes and Horseradish and Herb Butter
OR
Portabello Mushroom Steak, Sweet Potato Puree, Deep Fried Kale, Crispy Potatoes and Horseradish and Herb Butter (V)
DESSERT
Clementine Posset, Cranberry Compote and Cinnamon Palmier
Burns Night Supper – Sunday 25th January 2026
STARTER
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
MAIN
Grilled Sirloin Minute, Garlic and Herb Roasted Field Mushroom, Sautee Greens, Horseradish Creamed Potato, Pink Peppercorn Sauce
OR
Sage and Parsnip Roulade, Romesco Sauce (VE)
DESSERT
Caledonian Cream, Traditional Shortbread
JCR £5 Formal (JCR Only) – Tuesday 27th January 2026
STARTER
Curried Parsnip Soup, Onion Bhaji, Coriander Oil (V)
MAIN
Pot Roast Chicken, Parmesan Creamed Potato, Green Beans, Wild Mushroom and Tarragon Sauce
OR
Hasselback Butternut Squash, Toasted Pine Kernal and Black Olive Crumb (V)
DESSERT
Chocolate Fondant, Ginger Ice Cream, Orange Reduction
Wednesday Formal Hall/MCR Exchange – Merton – Wednesday 28th January 2026
STARTER
Asparagus, Crispy Poached Egg, Jersey Potatoes, Wild Garlic Velouté (V)
MAIN
Trout, Round Courgette Stuffed with Spring Vegetables and Orzo, Beurre Blanc, Crispy Capers
OR
King Oyster Mushroom, Round Courgette Stuffed with Spring Vegetables and Orzo, Beurre Blanc, Crispy Capers (V)
DESSERT
Polenta Cake, Apricot Compote, Mascarpone and Flaked Almonds
Sunday Formal Hall – Sunday 1st February 2026
STARTER
Honey and Balsamic Beetroot Tartare, Goat Cheese Curd, Confit Yolk, Cucumber Coulis (V)
MAIN
Braised Beef in Red Wine, Roasted Shallots, Wild Mushrooms and Polenta
OR
Squash and Spinach Wellington with Creamed Leeks, Baby Carrots and Onion Gravy (V)
DESSERT
Fig Financier, Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Wednesday Formal Hall/MCR Exchange – Worcester – Wednesday 4th February 2026
STARTER
Cauliflower and Stilton Soup with Parma Ham Crumb (V without Parma Ham)
MAIN
Slow Cooked Minute Sirloin Steak, Sauteed Potato, Green Beans, Green Peppercorn Sauce
OR
Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Edamame Beans, Wild Mushroom and Tarragon, Fresh Parmesan (V)
DESSERT
White Chocolate and Orange Brulée, Cinnamon Shortbread
Sunday Formal Hall – Sunday 8th February 2026
STARTER
Squash and Flageolet Soup with Kale Pesto Croutons (V)
MAIN
Venison with Cranberry and Chestnut Bourguignon Sauce, Parsnip Mash, Parsnip Crisps, Cabbage and Bacon
OR
Root Vegetable Bourguignon with Cranberry and Chestnut, Parsnip Mash, Parsnip Crisps and Cabbage (V)
DESSERT
Banana and Toffee Bread and Butter Pudding, Fresh Cream
Booking
You must sign on for formal hall meals online at upay.co.uk. You will be issued a receipt for the booking you have made.
Booking in time
- Wednesday: sign on by 1.30pm the day before
- Sunday: sign on by 1.30pm on the Friday before
- All other events as per Upay
Please note, events open for registration a week prior to the event date, at 12:00 noon.
These timings are set and no late bookings will be taken.
The cost of your meal will be deducted immediately from your account. The system will not allow you to sign on for meals if you do not have enough cash on your card.
You will be able to sign up for all Formal Dinners in Hall up to one week in advance. Formal meals such as Boat Club or Rugby Club Dinner will also be available for booking on this screen.
Cancelling a booking
If you have signed on for a dinner which you will not be able to attend you must cancel your ticket(s) in your Upay account before the published booking closure time. No refunds will be given for late cancellations.
