Looking for somewhere special to celebrate your Christmas party? Where There’s Smoke is an atmospheric fine dining restaurant in Masham, combining cosy interiors with an ever-changing seasonal menu centred around cooking over coals and embers. Different spaces are available depending on the size of your festive gathering, from the downstairs snug, which comfortably seats up to 12 guests, to exclusive hire of the entire restaurant for parties of up to 24.
The intimate setting lends itself particularly well to Christmas celebrations with friends, family or colleagues. Where There’s Smoke's dark wood panelling, botanical wallpaper and green velvet and burnt-orange seating create a rich, cocooning feel, while mirrors, globe lighting and cosy corners add to the ambient glow on a winter evening.
A set-menu format keeps dining straightforward for groups, with a vegetarian menu available too. As menus evolve with the seasons, exact dishes change regularly, but dinner might begin with snacks and a glass of classic cuvee before a bread course such as treacle and poppy seed sourdough with buttermilk butter.
From there, expect courses such as celeriac soup with chestnut and pear, followed by Cornish sea bass ceviche with rhubarb and oyster mayonnaise. Grilled Catton Farm pork with pickled carrot and chanterelles or Studley Royal venison might take centre stage for the main course. Puddings could include delights such as coffee baba with chocolate custard and mascarpone ice cream, orange tart with burnt toast ice cream or pear tarte Tatin, before a final sweet with tea or coffee to finish.
Head chef Jon Atashroo’s experience in fine dining and passion for sustainable British produce underpin the menus, while his handmade ceramics provide a beautiful backdrop for the intricately presented dishes. Wine flights can be paired with festive dinners at Where There’s Smoke, alongside sparkling wine, seasonal cocktails, beer and soft drinks.