Christmas & New Year 2019
Join us for a Christmas to remember at Whately Hall with fine wines, glittering entertainment and the highest standard of food and service. Whether you are looking to hold a private lunch or evening party, or to join one of our fantastic shared party nights, perfect for smaller groups, we have something to suit everyone.
What’s on Party Nights
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Private Party Nights
6-7
Group Festive Lunches
6-7
Lunch with Santa
8-9
Christmas Day Lunch
10 - 11
New Year’s Eve
12 - 13
Enhance your Christmas
14 - 15
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Christmas Party Nights Enjoy a delicious three course meal accompanied with half bottle of house selected wine per person, festive novelties and dancing with our fantastic DJ who will be playing all the dance floor classics.
Dinner Menu Lightly spiced carrot and sweet potato soup with toasted pumpkin seeds Chicken liver parfait served with red onion marmalade and mixed leaves Goat’s cheese and beetroot salad with toasted bloomer bread Roasted fillet of hake with a chardonnay and dill cream sauce Proscuitto wrapped turkey ballotine, onion stuffing, pigs in blankets and a tarragon jus Wenslydale, leek and clotted cream pasty crown and a tarragon jus All served with roast potatoes, honey glazed root vegetables and brussel sprouts Traditional Christmas pudding with Irish crème anglaise Glazed lemon tart and raspberry coulis Tiramisu slice with ginger crumb Arrival from 6.30pm • Dinner served in marquee at 7.30pm • Disco until midnight • Bar until midnight • Carriages midnight Why not make a night of it? Stay overnight from £70 per room bed and breakfast (based on 2 adults sharing).
Sundays and Thursdays from
£34.50
per adult
Fridays and Saturdays from
£39.50
per adult
Pre-booking is required. Please call 01295 253261 option 2 to book direct with our sales team or email h6633-sb@accor.com
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Private Party Nights Our new marquee for Christmas 2019 has capacity for up to 150 people to be seated together in one private area. Along with private bar, dance floor and DJ we’ve got everything you need to make sure your colleagues, friends and family have a memorable celebration this Christmas. So say goodbye to those long coach journeys further afield and speak to our sales team today.
Arrival Reception and Canapés Get your party off to an ultimate start and treat your colleagues, friends or family to a selection of canapés on arrival with a cold glass of bubbles.
Account Bar Avoid long queues by setting up an account bar for a hassle-free festive party.
Organiser Offer Complimentary bedroom for the organiser (subject to availability) based on minimum numbers.
Make a Night of It Make a night of your celebrations and spend the night with us. Stay overnight from £70 per room bed and breakfast (based on 2 adults sharing).
Group Festive Lunches Gather your family, friends and colleagues round the table in the run-up to Christmas. Our delicious festive themed menu is also served at lunchtime for those looking to hold their celebrations earlier in the day. Served in our marquee throughout December expect a warm welcome, beautiful surroundings and a meal to remember. Bar opens at 11am • Lunch served from 12noon to 2pm
£24.50 per adult
£14.50
per child (3-12)
kids under 3
FREE
Pre-booking is required. Please call 01295 253261 option 2 to book direct with our sales team or email h6633-sb@accor.com.
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Lunch with Santa A magical afternoon for the whole family The magic of Christmas arrives early, on Sunday 15th December 1pm - 3pm, Santa will be at Whately Hall Hotel for your child to meet and get on the good list.
Lunch with Santa A splendid three course Sunday lunch for the whole family. Adult price includes three course lunch. Child under 12 price includes meeting Santa, a small gift, three course lunch.
ÂŁ22.50 per adult
ÂŁ12.50
per child (3-12)
kids under 3
FREE
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Christmas Day Lunch A family feast without the fuss Let us take the hassle out of Christmas leaving time for you to relax with your family and friends. Enjoy a leisurely three course festive lunch in our wooden panelled historic restaurant with views of our gardens and a visit from a Santa with a present for all children under 12. Glass of bubbles or soft drink for all on arrival.
Lunch Menu Celeriac, apple and truffle soup with roasted hazelnuts Duck liver and seasonal game pâté with a lemon and port glaze Goat’s cheese and blueberry tartlet served with a micro salad and balsamic dressing Smoked salmon and cream cheese mousse with beetroot gravadlax Proscuitto wrapped turkey ballotine, onion stuffing, pigs in blankets Garlic and thyme roasted leg of lamb Boudin of lemon sole with a chardonnay and dill cream sauce Wenslydale, leek and clotted cream pasty crown and a tarragon jus All served with roast potatoes, honey glazed root vegetables and brussel sprouts Baked chocolate and salted caramel tart with raspberries and mascarpone Peach Bellini cinnamon cookie Selection of British cheese and biscuits, plum chutney, apple and walnuts Traditional Christmas pudding with Irish crème anglaise Tea, coffee and petit fours Bar opens 12noon • Lunch served from 12.30pm to 2.30pm • Dress code festively smart
£74
per adult
£32
per child (3-12)
kids under 3
FREE
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New Year’s Eve Celebrations See in 2020, in style Join us to see in the new year in style. This year our New Year’s Eve Gala celebration takes place in our Garden Marquee. Enjoy a sumptuous five course dinner before enjoying live entertainment and dancing until the early hours.
New Year’s Eve Menu Celeriac, apple and truffle soup Cured venison and pork belly terrine Apple puree, walnut loaf Pink grapefruit sorbet 5 spiced breast of duck Gratin potato, cranberry braised cabbage, port and plum jus Lemon meringue cheesecake Mulled fruit compote, citrus glaze Tea, coffee and petit fours Over 18s only • Dress code black tie From 7pm champagne welcome • 7.45pm dinner served • 1am carriages for non-residents
Party guests
£75
per adult
Residential package from
£125 per adult
(based on 2 adults sharing) Add an extra night for £50 per adult includes dinner, bed and breakfast (based on 2 adults sharing).
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January Party NightS If you have been too busy through the entire Christmas season with no time to relax and enjoy - then it is not too late to celebrate with friends, family or colleagues. Ask about our January party nights on Saturday 4th January and Saturday 11th January. Private parties catered for up to 150. Call our sales team to discuss further.
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Festive Afternoon Tea What better way to celebrate the season with friends and family than with a festive afternoon tea in the lead up to Christmas. Selection of festive finger sandwiches Chefs choice of cakes and festive treats Loose leaf tea or coffee
£18.50 per person
For a real celebration upgrade to a celebration afternoon tea with a glass of prosecco or mulled wine.
£22.50 per person
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17 - 19 Horse Fair, Banbury Cross, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0AN T. 01295 253261 E. h6633-sb@accor.com
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