the word J US T
SAY
sept
d i s t i n c t i v e
h o t e l s
j u s t
-
nov
o u t s i d e
n e w s l e tt e r
l o n d o n
Business
class
Both Langshott Manor (5 mins) and Alexander House Hotel (15 mins) are superbly located for arrivals and departures at Gatwick Airport. Both are quietly yet conveniently located by a short taxi ride and offer park and stay packages plus FREE WiFi alongside luxury polished service and surroundings.
A very impressive and relaxed way to arrive or depart from the UK.
toasting and
hosting
It could be lunch for two or an intimate private dinner however all three country house venues are perfectly placed to host an impressive private occasion. With a plethora of intimate rooms, packed full of original features and presenting award-winning food, they set a superb scene for private dining or occasions that require discretion. But it’s the food that sets us apart! Each of our Executive Chefs are award-winners, each of them takes the best of the season and locally sourced produce to present a sensational table and each of them deliver imaginative menus featuring much loved traditional dishes interlaced with modern tastes.
party season! Take over the entire 16th Century Elizabethan Manor House for the most impressive festive venue perfect for client or company parties. Langshott Manor is conveniently only a quick cab from Gatwick Airport and only half
Prices start at just £182 per person and includes : •
Twenty two bedrooms
•
Total exclusivity of hotel and grounds
•
Full attention of the hotel team and kitchen brigade
•
Champagne and canapé reception
•
Four-course dinner in the Mulberry with fine wines paired for each course
•
Breakfast
an hour by direct train from central London. What a way to party and Top Table reviewers clearly agree because Langshott Manor has just been voted ‘Best For Parties’ venue… now that’s a reason to raise a glass!
INCLUDES A complimentary evening bar (until 12am)
At half past three, everything stops for afternoon tea Tea consumption increased dramatically during the early 19TH century and it is around this time that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford is said to have complained of ‘having that sinking feeling’ during the late afternoon. The solution for the Duchess was a pot a tea and a light snack taken privately in her boudoir during the afternoon, hence her being widely attributed as the creator of Afternoon Tea.
More recently, Afternoon Tea has enjoyed the most miraculous resurgence as a wonderful way to catch up with friends or as an alternative ‘comfort break’ for delegates in an increasing time conscious world. Luke Davis, our talented Executive Chef from Rowhill Grange Hotel, has worked with some impressive establishments including serving The Queen Mother and presents superb Afternoon Tea options at the hotel. Here he embraces this most British of traditions
adding
his
twists
to
make
delicious alternative canapés.
CHAMPAGNE AND STRAWBERRY JAM
MINI KENTISH SCONES
900g fresh strawberries, 800g castor sugar, 150ml champagne, 3 drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
375g butter, 140g sugar, 1.2kg flour, 45g baking powder, 200g sultanas, 425ml full fat milk
You will need a food thermometer and jam jars. 1.
Wash, remove tops and hull strawberries.
2. Place in a heavy bottomed saucepan and crush the strawberries with a potato masher. 3. Add sugar, lemon juice and champagne. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. 4. Increase heat rapidly and bring to full rolling boil. 5. Boil, stirring until the mixture reaches 150 degrees. 6. Allow jam to cool for 5 mins (but remember it is still very hot!) 7. Sterilise the jars with hot water. 8. Transfer to hot sterile jars, leaving 1cm headspace and seal. 9. Allow to cool for 10 mins and place in the fridge.
EVERYBODY
LOVES A SPA! Treat your clients or reward your team this season, with a trip to one of our stunning spa’s. Alexander House and Rowhill Grange have awardwinning spa’s that make impressive gifts or ‘thank you’ away days for your key clients or great incentives for clever staff. Spa Days start at £99 and include use of the amazing facilities, two-course lunch and a treatment. Of course you could always organise a group day and come along yourself!
1.
Place the flour, butter, baking powder and sugar together in a mixing bowl and rub together (as you would pastry).
2. Add the sultanas and mix in the milk until a dough is formed then rest for 20 mins. 3. Roll, cut into bite size rounds, pop them on a greased tray and bake for 20 mins at 150 degrees. 4. YUMMMMMMMM - eat whilst still warm and serve with a huge dollop of strawberry jam and clotted cream, all washed down with a proper cup of English tea or champagne.
GET UPGRADED Make January more bearable by getting more for your budget! If you host a business meeting at one of our gorgeous hotels in January 2012, we will upgrade you from the 24 hour delegate package to the premium package (worth over £50 more per delegate).
The 24 hour delegate package includes : • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Conference room hire - 8am - 6pm Delegate stationery Mineral water - half pottle per person Data projector and screen Flip chart and pens Two-course working buffet lunch Two tea and coffee breaks Three-course evening meal Accommodation in a standard or superior room Breakfast Dedicated events manager to run the day Complimentary WiFi Full use of Utopia Spa facilities Complimentary parking
And we will add complimentary… • • • • • •
Bacon rolls on arrival Afternoon cream tea Deluxe bedrooms Unlimited tea and coffee Half a bottle of wine with dinner Brain booster re-balancing kit from Temple Spa
Adding more value and impressive details to your meeting.
Stand b25 at the square meal exhibition
Please come and say HELLO at the Square Meal exhibition in Old Billingsgate EC3 on September 21st and 22nd.
You will get the chance to try Luke’s Mini Tea Time treats and be entered into a competition To enjoy a TRADITIONAL GREAT BRITISH HAMPER PACKED WITH DELICIOUS GOODIES AND TASTY TREATS. See you there - b25 in the river room.
we all like a good deal
visit our facebook pages for exceptional offers /AHSpa
/AHLangshottManor
/RowhillGrange
OR TWEET A FEW WORDS AND FOLLOW US ON @AH_Hotel
Turners Hill, East Grinstead West Sussex, RH10 4QD
@langshottmanor
Near Gatwick, Surrey, RH6 9LN
@Rowhill_Grange
Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7QH
01342 714914
01293 786680
01322 615136
alexanderhouse.co.uk
l a n g s h o tt m a n o r . c o . u k
r o wh i l l g r a n g e . c o . u k