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Book early to avoid disappointment when the festivities begin
WAVERLEY HOTEL
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CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS £22.50PP
includes 3 course meal, coffee & mince pies, disco, hats, crackers, and party poppers
CHRISTMAS LUNCHES @ £14.50PP
Mon to Fri during December 3 course meal to include, hats, crackers, party poppers Coffee & mince pies
NEW YEAR BUFFET DANCE @ £22.50PP
7.30pm - 1am, includes cold meats & salad buffet, disco, party hats, crackers, party poppers and streamers
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHEON £45.00PP Children under 10 half price Book early to avoid disappointment
RING NOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Telephone: 01270 256223 9 Pedley Street, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7AA
lthough many of us may still be dreaming of an Indian summer or perhaps dusting off the sand from those holiday suitcases, now is the best time to book your Christmas meal.
It may only be September, but many restaurants and pubs in the area are already advertising the festive celebrations and some may offer discounts for early reservations. Early booking will pay dividends and ensure that you have a choice of the best venues – at a date and time to suit you. There is a world of choice on your doorstep. And whether you’re arranging a romantic dinner for two, for your extended family or the office bash, Crewe and the surrounding areas boast a wide range of places to please all tastes and, importantly, budgets It makes little difference whether you’re looking for a swish restaurant, a cosy eaterie, club or pub, just follow a few simple guidelines to help the festivities run smoothly. First of all decide where you want to eat and check that the venue is suitable and accessible for people in the party. Check that the establishment caters for vegetarians, after all, not everyone wants to tuck into roast turkey
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reservation. And ask for confirmation of the booking by letter or email. Check out entertainment, if any, and ensure it’s to everyone’s liking – what suits great uncle Harry might not be first choice for the twentysomethings. But most of all, be sure to book early to avoid any disappointment.
THE MERLIN BRADFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON, CREWE, TEL : 01270 213775
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP, NEWLY REFURBISHED RESTAURANT AND BAR We have a comprehensive food menu with a wide range of dishes and a variety of special of the day meals, our skilled chefs use fresh seasonal produce to create a variety of tempting dishes to which we are very proud. We also have a brand new function room for hire for conferences and private parties.
2 Meals For £10 Available Monday - Friday 12-7.30pm And Saturday 11am-4pm
All Premiership Matches Live On 2x50 Inch Plasmas £2 Fosters And Boddingtons During Matches.
Rump Steak & Pint Of Fosters £6.95 Monday & Wednesday Karaoke Every Friday From 9 pm Live Acts Every Saturday From 9.30 pm The Merlin suite - conference room, is a brand new facility for business meetings and parties, we have excellent rates of hire of £90 for a full day (9 am - 5 pm) and £60 for a half day, we can supply tea coffee, biscuits for £1.30 per cup or a choice of 3 buffets ranging from £6.80 - £10.75 per head.
FOR A GREAT DINING EXPERIENCE WHY NOT GIVE US A TRY, XMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN.
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Sit back and enjoy the festivities
Hannah Restaurant (Oddfellows Hall, Whitchurch) formerly of Nantwich
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The highlight of the season is Christmas lunch, but with so many people to cater for and mountains of food to prepare, it can seem overwhelming. That’s why opting to eat this special meal in one of the area’s restaurants is the ideal solution. If you decide to eat out, get the date – and restaurant – reserved, and also make sure the choice is right. Do not automatically assume that because it is Christmas, every hotel and restaurant will be bursting at the seams with people.
Large hotels which normally bustle with reps and business groups during the year, may be quiet at Christmas. So decide whether it is a busy atmosphere you are after, or a more intimate, cosy setting. Examine the menus – the last thing you may want is turkey and plum pudding. Make sure that there is something to suit everyone, including vegetarians and any children you may have with you. Many restaurants now provide entertainment to keep youngsters absorbed while they are waiting for their meals to arrive. This gives the adults the opportunity to relax and look forward to a stress-free meal. And once the meal is over and everyone is sitting back relaxing, there is an added bonus – no washing up! The perfect Christmas treat.
All You Can Eat Special Buffet Now and Throughout Christmas and New Year Only £6.95 Sun-Thurs Only £8.95 Fri-Sat 6pm-9pm Perfect for Party Bookings!!!!
Weddings and All Special Occasions Catered For Any Venue, Any Distance (£7-£10 pp) Hannah Restaurant/Hannah Catering Services 5 Green End, Whitchurch, SY13 1AD. 01948 666699 Mobile: 07790924246 Tel: 01270 611255 Email: hannahrest@hotmail.com Web: www.hannahrestaurant.co.uk
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Ten top tips for festive party fun Halloween Fright Night
Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November 2008. Take part in our terror trail around Hawkstone Park Follies and prepare to be scared! Followed by a frighteningly good buffet and disco.
£27.50 per person.
Bring your party to our Party !
Christmas Party Nights available throughout December with a three course festive dinner followed by a disco!
Prices start at £24.50
Murder Mystery Evening Thursday 11th and Thursday 18th December 2008. If you love intrigue and mystery join us at one of our murder mystery evenings. Four course dinner with entertainment.
£29.50 per person.
Hawkstone Park Hotel,
Weston Under Red castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 5UY Telephone: 01948 841700 www.hawkstone.co.uk
Situated in Crewe town centre, the ‘Dragon Inn Buffet’ is the largest oriental buffet restaurant in the local area. With its simply decorated interior and spacious surroundings, it can provide you with a relaxed and informal atmosphere to dine in, whether it be an evening for two or a large party. There are plenty of choices to suit everyone’s tastes; chef special soups, starters including crispy aromatic duck, vegetarian options, and various meaty dishes such as sweet and sour chicken. The customer service manager, Alan Tsui emphasises that the Dragon Inn Buffet concentrates on the quality of both customer serice and the ingredients used to create the mouthwatering dishes. Remember to save some room at the end of a lovely oriental buffet, by indulging yourself in our fabulous choice of desserts which includes a chocolate fountain flowing with real Belgian chocolate! The restaurant is to undergo some major changes in the next couple of months, and the management hopes that diners will be happy of the surprise in store!
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But you want to remember the event for all the right reasons. And if you want to ensure that your party goes with a swing, it may help to follow this 10-point plan. 1. If you are on a tight budget, get the balance right between food and booze. People may prefer to have another predinner drink rather than an extra round of mints and coffee. 2. Try to choose a venue where you can stay in one place – the mood will be lost if you need to trek from dinner to dancing. It is ideal if your venue can arrange entertainment after the meal as this will stop the crowds migrating to the nearest nightclub. However, such venues tend to be the most popular so you will need tobook early. 3. Take a vote before the party on whether partners are invited and what con-
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huddle together for the whole evening. A solution could be to arrange a swapping system where people can change places after every course. 8. Research shows that not all age groups enjoy the Christmas party as much as each other. Structure the evening so that people can slip away discreetly after the main meal, without feeling like Scrooge. 9. If you are the boss, then go home early. Allow your team to take advantage of your absence and let their hair down. 10. Make sure that everyone gets home safely. Either arrange transport with the venue first or make sure that your team and colleagues have a local taxi number.
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THERE’S a star-studded cast in this year’s colourful panto at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe. When Jack, his brother, Simon, and his mother, Dame Trott, can’t pay their rent, they are forced to sell their beloved cow Daisy. But, when Jack comes home from the market with some magic beans instead of a bag of gold, the adventure really begins. Follow Jack and his friends on their journey up the beanstalk and into the giant’s
castle where they discover an incredible harp and more glittering riches than they could ever have imagined. All that stands in their way is the evil henchman Flesh creep and Panto-land’s biggest villain – Giant Blunderbore. Will Jack win the heart of the King’s daughter, Princess Tamara? Will the family ever be reunited with their longlost, four-legged friend? This year’s show stars Lynne McGranger (Irene from Home and Away),
Frazer Hines (Emmerdale and Doctor Who), Kerry Newell (Fun Song Factory and Wakey Wakey), Carolynne Good (Fame Academy) and back by popular demand from Brum, Kevin McGreevy. Once again, the Lyceum promises to wave a magic wand over this classic story to bring you the best traditional pantomime in the region. l Jack and the Beanstalk tickets are on sale now. Call the box office on 01270 537 333 or visit the website www.lyceumtheatre.net
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You don’t have to opt for a dinner and dance just because that’s what you have done every other year. These days there are plenty of other options to try. Medieval banquets are a tried and tested way to introduce a themed idea without shocking the uninitiated. This is especially good for a mixed age group. If you have a lot of young and fit partygoers why not try a salsa party? It is possible to book a venue, teacher and DJ all with the salsa theme in mind and the frequent changing of partners as you dance round the room means that everyone gets to know each other very quickly. Or how about a murder mystery night if dancing is off the agenda. It’s also a winner if your guests like to dress up and stay in character for the whole evening. If you want a change but don’t want to stray to far from tradition, why not try a 70s or 80s disco? You could also ask everyone to dress up to add to the fun. If you fancy a gamble, then try a casino evening. Again you could dress up – this time with a black tie theme. Dish out some fun money at the start of the evening or let everyone play for small stakes to raise money for charity. If you think everyone attending the party is really up for some fun you could organise a beach party. It may be the middle of
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Daube of beef with shallots, smoked bacon, red wine and Thyme
Hot creel prawns potted in spice butter with toast points and dressed leaves
Roast sirloin of beef chateau potatoes and bordelaise sauce
Hot deep fried Normandy brie with garden salad and Cumberland sauce (V)
Roast Cheshire turkey with angels on horseback sage and onion stuffing
Traditional duck liver pate with fig compote, onion marmalade and melba toast
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Roast sirloin beef with chateau potatoes and bordelaise sauce
Hot creel prawns potted in spice butter with toast points and dressed leaves
Roast Cheshire turkey with angels on horseback sage and onion stuffing
Stilton, Roquefort and walnut salad with red wine syrup(V)
Daube of beef with shallots, smoked bacon, red wine and Thyme
Terrine of smoked salmon, crayfish and baby leeks with crab bisque dressing
Pan fried loin of cod with tapenade mash, aioli and shellfish cream Roast parsnip and Jerusalem artichoke under herb crumb and Chianti jus (V) Cannon of lamb with a parsnip galette, crystallised redcurrants with tarragon and cognac foam
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little as £59.50 per person and make use of the newly opened Reflections, Health, Fitness and Spa. Crewe Hall’s award-winning restaurants have achieved a fine reputation for food and service and whatever the occasion you celebrate at Crewe Hall, you are assured of a warm welcome, superb food and friendly service.
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Raise a glass or two to Make sure the festive season from the E WE ALL tend to eat out more during the festive season – and a lot of people enjoy a glass of wine with their meal. Once upon a time, ordering a bottle of wine in a restaurant was fraught with tension. The sommelier would reverently lay the leather-bound wine list on the table and screw his face up in a disapproving fashion if you dared order from the lower end of the price scale. And woe betide you if you didn’t swirl the wine in the glass properly or ‘nose’ it in the correct fashion. But times have mostly changed for the better and you can usually count on most restaurant wine lists having reliable – and reasonably priced – options. Alvaro Marcos Garcia, head sommelier and wine buyer at Theo Randall at London’s swanky Intercontinental Hotel and winner of the 2007 International Sommelier Challenge, has some surprisingly straightforward advice for those who start to shake when a lengthy wine list appears. “Don’t be afraid if you don’t know what to have, just tell the wine waiter what sort of wine you like,” he says. “If you like wine from Spain, or fruity white wines, tell them. That way they can start to narrow
down what you might like and you can go from there.” If your choices are influenced by cost, Alvaro says there’s nothing
wrong with opting for the house wine. “Can you trust house wine? Of course you can!” he says, explaining that house wine is often priced lower than other choices because the restaurant wine buyer has put the squeeze on their supplier. “In good establishments the house wine will be good quality at a good price. House wine is chosen to represent the restaurant, so it makes sense for it to be good.” What you choose also comes down to how important you see the food and wine matching element of a meal, he explained. “When I started as a sommelier I used to be shocked if a customer ordered, say, a sauvignon blanc if they were eating beef.” “But now I think, well, if they are enjoying it, that’s the important thing. It’s very personal.” If you feel that the sommelier is trying to push you into choosing a wine you really don’t want, don’t be shy to stand your ground. “We are not here to make people spend money, we’re here to give advice,” Alvaro says. “The sommelier is there for the guests’ benefit – and a restaurant wants the customers to come back, so we don’t want to give you bad advice.”
New Owner New Chef New Menu New Look…
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HASLINGTON
The Fox Haslington has re-opened its doors following an amazing transformation of both the interior and exterior. Traditional from the outside, totally renovated and modernised on the inside, offering the finest traditional home made pub food. Barry and his team have worked hard to achieve a fresh, inviting and relaxing atmosphere which is apparent as soon as you walk through the door. With its crisp, clean decor, subtle lighting, relaxing sofas and the added benefit of Wi-Fi, it makes an ideal venue to hold a business meeting or simply catch up with your friends. This light and airy feel is mirrored in the more formal dining area, which lends itself perfectly to be used for functions, meetings and social gatherings, The new bar area offers cask ales, wines and spirits along with speciality coffees all served daily from 10am
njoying a drink or two at Christmas is part of the celebrations. The wine and beer will be flowing at any party you attend and even if you promise to limit yourself to just one glass, your resolve can weaken as the night wears on.
So if you know you are likely to be drinking, it’s wise to leave the car at home. A driving ban, or worse, doesn’t make for the most auspicious start to the New Year and memories of that night on the town could linger on for all the wrong reasons. According to the Department of Transport, nearly one in seven of all deaths on the road involve drivers who are over the legal limit. The risk of being involved in an accident increases rapidly with the amount of alcohol consumed. If you are going to an organised event then by far the best bet is to go home by taxi or hire a mini-bus.
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(Mon 1st -Wed 24th December) BRIE AND CRANBERRY (V) Deep fried battered brie, served with a cranberry sauce, atop a salad base ASPARAGUS HOLLANDAISE (V) Asparagus spears, served with a rich buttery hollandaise sauce GARLIC KING PRAWNS Three head on king prawns smothered in garlic butter and grilled, served on a salad base Melon served with fruits of the forest & coulis (V) Slices of melon over a smooth puree of fruit, served with fruits of the forest ~~~~ TURKEY ROUNDEL Roast turkey roundel, served with all the trimmings, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, cranberry sauce, honey roast parsnips and seasonal vegetables. SIRLOIN STEAK ‘DEUX POIVRE’ Tender 8oz steak cooked to your liking, topped with a rich red wine and a red and green peppercorn sauce THAI POACHED SALMON Poached salmon, served on a bed of crunchy green beans and coriander, napeed in a spicy chili coconut sauce ROASTED PEPPER TARTLET (V) Tangy tomato basil and red pepper tartlet, served with onion chutney, rocket and a balsamic glaze ~~~~ Cherry cheesecake Christmas pudding & brandy sauce Trio of ices Selection of regional cheeses, on a cheese board with crackers ~~~ Coffee & Mince Pies! £19.95
With a little forward planning, several friends sharing will help get you all home safely and keep the cost down. There is actually no fail-safe guide as to how much alcohol you can drink and stay under the legal limit. The amount and type of alcoholic drink, your weight, age, sex and metabolism all play their part. The quantity of alcohol in a half pint of beer is approximately the same as in a pub
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Spicy parsnip soup served with a crusty bread wedge Duck and orange pate served with toast on a bed of fresh leaves Duo of stuffed mushrooms, two flat mushrooms, one stuffed with cream cheese and chives, the other stuffed with tomato and basil sauce Smoked salmon utopia, horns of smoked salmon, served with crunchy crudities with a lemon and parsley vinaigrette ~~~~ Devilled crayfish tails with rocket and dijonnaise sauce ~~~~ Roast turkey with all the trimmings, thyme stuffing, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, honey roast parsnips, chopped balsamic & walnut sprouts Cherry Kirsch glazed duck breast, served on a bed of creamy crushed new potatoes Steak Alhambra, rib-eye steak atop a garlic crouton, smothered in pate and drizzled with a red wine jus Stuffed Aubergine (v) Stuffed with Moroccan couscous and seasonal vegetables in a rich cheese, onion & herb sauce ~~~~ Christmas pudding & brandy sauce Cheese board Bilberry pie Chocolate bread and butter pudding £59.95
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you get home party safely Everyone can enjoy the celebrations this Christmas if you book transport to and from your party measure of spirits or a pub measure of port or sherry or a small glass of wine. If you are going to have a drink at Christmas time, then it is important to remember that a lot of beers and wines are actually stronger than ‘average’; that both wines and spirits may be sold in various measures; drinks poured at home are usually more generous than pub measures; cocktails are especially potent and their high alcoholic content is often masked by the taste of fruit juice.
It is also wise to remember that if you have been drinking heavily you are still likely to test positive for alcohol the following morning so it is best not to drive to work. You may wake up and think you feel sober but the effects of alcohol can linger for many hours and you may get caught out on your way to work. If you are booking a cab to and from your office party it would be a good idea to book another one to get you to work the next day. Better still, take the day off and enjoy the party memories in peace.
Festive Lunch Menu Served 1st to 24th December 12-4pm Cod Goujons with Tartar Sauce Or Festive Seasonal Soup of the Day Or Fanned Melon with Winter Berries
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Festive Dinner Menu
Boxing Day
Chefs Soup of the Day Deep Fried breaded Camembert cheese with cranberry sauce. Brookfields Prawn Cocktail with Marie Rose. Sauteed Mushrooms in a Cream, Port & Stilton Sauce
Chefs Soup of the Day Creamy Garlic Wild Mushrooms Vol au Vent Melon with Strawberries Ham & Tomato Brusetta topped with Brie Cheese
Roast Cheshire Turkey & all the trimmings Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding Pork Fillet Medallions with creamy mushrooms & Peppercorn Sauce Salmon En Croute with a Lemon & Terragon Hollandaise Sauce Served with Seasonal Vegetables, Roast & New Potatoes
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New Years Eve Gala Buffet & Disco Special Party Nights – With Disco For Party Bookings
BROOKFIELD GOLF CLUB
HANKELOW, AUDLEM CW3 0JE
TEL: 01270 812991 - FAX: 01270 812992
THE
BICKETON POACHER restaurant bar and grill
Get the Party started this Christmas at Café Symphony
Christmas Tenor Menu
Three Courses £12.50 - 12-2.00 and 5.30-10.00 Two Courses £8.50 - Lunchtime and before 7.00 Party Nights £14.50 Three Courses
Christmas Feast 4 course lunch
Skittle Alley Available For Party Bookings
Christmas Gourmet Menu
Christmas Day
Party Packs
FAMILIES WELCOME
Two Courses £16.50 - Three Courses £19.50 Party Nights £22.50
Why not pre-order some Christmas drinks Packages this year to get things going. One dozen bottled Beers £20 One dozed Alco Pops £20 Bottle of House Wine £10 Liters of Cocktails £10 Order these in advance and we’ll have them ready for when you arrive!!!
48 Congleton Road • Sandbach • Tel: 763664
7 course lunch
Bookings advisable
www.bickertonpoacher.com WREXHAM ROAD, BULKELEY SY14 8BE TEL: 01829 720226
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Buffet & bar Beauty can Alternative To Carvery Opens 9am Daily
The Best Breakfast In Town
Eat as much as you like cooked breakfast buffet Open 9am Daily
£4.99 Choose A Traditional Main Dish Help yourself to the hot buffet & salad selections LUNCHTIME
£4.99
EVENING & WEEKEND
£5.99
Crewe Road, Gresty/Shavington
Tel: 01270 500304 www.buffetandbar.co.uk
CREWE ALEXANDRA XMAS & NEW YEAR
CHRISTMAS
IN OUR SMALLER AND MORE INTIMATE ALEXANDRA SUITE CABARET AND CURRY NITES DECEMBER 12TH, 13TH, 19TH & 20TH
STAR STUDDED CABARET & DISCO
PLUS AUTHENTIC INDIAN MEAL CHICKEN & CHIPS OR VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE
THESE NITE’S AT ONLY £25PP
AND THE NOT TO BE MISSED
NEW YEAR’S EVE FANCY DRESS PARTY WITH DEMAND SO GREAT FOR OUR XMAS ABBA SHOWS WE ARE NEARLY ALL SOLD OUT
THE MAMMA MIA FESTIVAL CONTINUES LET THE NEW YEAR IN LIKE NEVER BEFORE
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hinking about improving your beauty routine in the run-up to Christmas? Then you could go green.
If you are confused about what’s really in your beauty products – which are perfectly natural and which products contain more chemicals than your bathroom cleaner – you’re not alone. The demand for ‘green’ products is growing. More than 2,260 ethical cosmetics and skincare products were launched in Europe last year, according to Mintel research – a five-fold increase on 2006. But going green isn’t enough for some beauty sticklers who want to know precisely what they’re putting on to their skin. Korres is the first brand in the beauty industry to lift the lid on exactly what is in its products. Scheduled to hit shelves in November, the packaging on skincare will feature a ‘Formula Facts’ rundown with simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers to customers’ need-toknow questions. With consumers becoming more inquisitive about their products, it’s little wonder the grass is looking KVIIR JSV KPS[> Xli hiqerh jsv ixlmgep fieyx} tvshygxw mw kvs{mrk2 greener for organic beauty.
THE ROYAL OAK WORLESTON
NOW BOOKING FOR: Christmas Luncheon Christmas Dinner Christmas Day Now Also Open Sunday Evening for Food 5.30pm Onwards 2 Course Sunday Lunch Food Served 7 Days Lunch And Evenings Last Food Orders 9pm
THE TRULY AMAZING TRIBUTE TO ABBA
SINCERELY ABBA CONTINUES THE PARTY
WITH PLATED BUFFET, DISCO, LATE BAR FANTASTIC VALUE AT £20 PER TICKET ALL TICKETS FOR THE ABOVE SHOWS AVAILABLE FROM CREWE ALEXANDRA TICKET OFFICE GRESTY ROAD, CREWE
RING 01270 252610
Country Music Every Tuesday Evening
MAIN ROAD, WORLESTON, NANTWICH TELEPHONE: 01270 624138
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Manor House Hotel T
he Best Western Manor House Hotel is situated in the village of Alsager, on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border, 3 miles from Junction 16 of the M6 and 7 miles from Crewe.
Created and extended around a 17th Century farmhouse, the hotel offers 57 bedrooms, including two executive rooms and a four poster Bridal Suite with Jacuzzi bath. Set in the 17th century part of the hotel is our award winning Ostler Restaurant open for lunch Sunday through to Friday and Dinner Monday through to Saturday. The Stables Bar with a traditional British Pub feel offering Cask Ales is open every day for lunch and dinner and serves a wide range of homemade dishes offering great value for money, along with our ‘two for £10’ meal deal. The low ceilings and original oak beams lend to the warm atmosphere. With conference and banqueting facilities catering for between 2 – 180 people, the Manor House is the ideal local venue for parties, private dinners and weddings. The hotel is licenced for Civil Weddings & Civil Partnerships. We also offer Cabaret nights throughout the year, details are available on our Calendar of events.
Special offers are available on selected dates for Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rates, which are subject to availability – call the hotel for more details and dates available. Christmas continues to be one of the busiest periods of the year for us. Our Christmas Party Nights begin on Friday 5th December and continue up to Saturday 20th December. These events are extremely popular, so please book early to ensure availability. After yet another successful year, our Thursday cabaret nights make a welcome return. This years acts include Robbie Williams, Wham & Kylie Minogue Tribute bands. With the exception of Saturdays and Sundays, Christmas Fayre Lunch and Senior Citizens Lunch will be served daily in the Ostler Restaurant, from Monday 1st December to Tuesday 23rd December inclusive. Christmas Fayre Dinner will be served in the Ostler Restaurant on each evening from Monday 1st December to Tuesday 23rd December inclusive, with the exception of Sunday evenings. Our Candlelit Dinner on Christmas Eve is an ideal setting to relax in our award winning restaurant before the big day. Christmas Day Lunch will be a sumptuous 4-course menu served in our Ostler Restaurant.
The Ostler Restaurant Christmas Fayre Lunch
4 courses with Coffee and Mince Pies @ £17.95 per person Senior Citizens Lunch (60 years and over) 3 courses with Coffee and Mince Pies @ £15.50 per person Served daily from Monday 1st December to Tuesday 23rd December 12pm – 2pm (Except Saturdays and Sundays) Christmas Fayre Dinner 4 Courses with Coffee and Mince Pies @ £24.50 per person Served Daily from Monday 1st December to Tuesday 23rd December 7pm - 9.30pm (Except Sunday Evenings) Special offer on selected Dates:Monday 1st December • Monday 8th December Wednesday 10th December • Thursday 11th December Monday 15th December • Monday 22nd December
Christmas Fayre Dinner @ £20.00 per person if you book now!! To get reduced rate for Dinner you need to book now and Quote Crewe Chronicle.
Christmas Day Luncheon in the Ostler Restaurant Crown of Galia Melon with minted fresh fruit Smoked Chicken Breast Salad with crisp pancetta, rocket and continental leaves and soured chive cream with crisp herb croutons Herb Crusted Crab Cakes crisply fried with a mango and papaya salsa and Thai jelly Basil roast vegetables and goats cheese filo tart With sun blushed tomato and balsamic vinaigrette ——————————————Roast Cream of Parsnip Soup With cheese straws ——————————————— Grilled Fillet Steak with steamed oxtail pudding, Red wine and roast shallot sauce Traditional Cheshire Turkey with pork and sage stuffing, bacon roll, cranberry sauce and roast gravy
Roast Maple Glazed Duckling (off the Bone) In a traditional plum sauce laced with Brandy Roulade of Lemon Sole and Salmon With seared vegetables, steamed king prawns and a chive & saffron sauce Steamed Leek & Wild Mushroom Suet Pudding on winter roast vegetables with stout gravy Main courses are served with Chef’s selection of winter vegetables and potatoes —————————————— Selection of Sweets served from the Sweet Trolley A Choice of English and Continental Cheeses ——————————————Freshly Brewed Coffee served with warm mince pies
Note – Pre orders on starters and main courses are required 2 weeks prior Christmas Luncheon @ £68.00 per person inclusive of VAT Children 12 and under @ £35.00 per person inclusive of VAT Children 5 and under @ £20.00 per person inclusive of VAT Sittings 12.30pm / 1.00pm / 1.30pm/ 2.00p
Christmas Eve Candlelit Dinner in the Ostler Restaurant Sautéed Button Mushrooms In a port & stilton cream sauce served in a pastry case Rose of Honeydew & Cantaloupe Melon with winter berries, lime & mint syrup Salmon, Prawn & Spinach Roulade With a lemon and saffron vinaigrette Rillette of Duck With a fresh Pear & fig chutney ooOoo Roast Plum Tomato & Basil Soup With melted goats cheese croute ooOoo Tender braised lamb shank with basil and feta mash Stuffed tomato with celeriac puree and rosemary jus Pan Seared Medallions of Beef with a wild mushroom and rich tomato and Madeira sauce Fillet of Haddock topped with Welsh Rarebit and herb crust Served with steamed King Prawns and crab meat sauce Roast Maple Glazed Duckling (off the Bone) in a traditional plum sauce laced with Brandy Stir fry vegetables and goats cheese, wrapped in a filo pastry parcel Served with a plum tomato and pesto sauce Main courses are served with Chef’s selection of winter vegetables and potatoes ooOoo Selection of Sweets served from the Sweet Trolley A Choice of English and Continental Cheeses ooOoo Freshly Brewed Coffee served with warm mince pies
Alternatively, we are again running our Family Friendly Christmas Carved Buffet in the Tuscany Suite, with entertainment and a guest appearance from Father Christmas. Why not let us take the stress out of Boxing Day for you; join us in our Restaurant for Luncheon. Please be advised that this is one of our most popular events, so early booking is strongly recommended. We are running a further 2 Cabaret Evenings in the run up to New Years’ Eve, on 27th & 28th December. We are delighted to have the Bee Gees and Take That Tribute Bands this year. The Manor House is yet again hosting three events to make New Year’s Eve truly a night to remember. Party the night away in the Tuscany Suite, Ostler Restaurant or the Stables, which all offer fine food, entertainment and late bars. As accommodation is available, there’s no need to worry about drink driving, but be careful in the morning. We would be happy to assist with organising taxis home, but the hotel accepts no liability for these. Please remember, it’s Christmas, and it can take some time for taxis to arrive. Book them well in advance.
Cabar et Nights Thursday 4th December 2008 Mr Williams – Robbie Williams Tribute Thursday 11th December 2008 Wham(Bad Boys) Tribute Thursday 18th December 2008 Miss Minogue – Kylie Tribute
In our Tuscany Suite, the evening includes Bucks Fizz on arrival, Carved Buffet and Disco @ £31.00 per person
Family Christmas Day Carved Buffet in the Tuscany Suite Fanned Sweet Melon with a raspberry and mango coulis topped with a selection of seasonal berries or Roast Parsnip Soup With crisp fried croutons ooOoo Traditional Cheshire Turkey with pork and sage stuffing, bacon roll, cranberry sauce and roast gravy
Dinner @ £34.50 per person inclusive of VAT
Roast Sirloin of Beef with Yorkshire pudding & roast gravy
Parties of 6 and over are requested to pre-order. 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Filo Pastry Parcel of Stir fry
vegetables and Goats Cheese Served with plum tomato and puy lentil sauce Main courses are served with Chef’s selection of winter vegetables and potatoes ooOoo Traditional Christmas pudding with a light rum sauce Profiteroles filled with cream and served with a warm chocolate sauce ooOoo Freshly Brewed Coffee Served with warm mince pies
Buffet @ £40.00 per person inclusive of VAT Children 12 and under @ £16.50 per person inclusive of VAT Children 5 and under @ £8.50 per person inclusive of VAT 12.30pm for lunch at 1.00pm Entertainment for all the Family, gifts for all the children
Contact us on 01270 884000 for more information or to request a Christmas Brochure. Alternatively visit us at www.manorhouse-alsager.co.uk where you can also download all of our brochures.
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Festive Party Nights OAK SMOKED SALMON & SEAFOOD PARCEL Smoked Salmon, Crayfish and Prawn combined with a Crabmeat Parfait served with Brown Bread and Butter
TART BRETON French style Tomato Tart, with Goats Cheese, Caramelised Onion and Asparagus Medley of Seasonal Vegetables Plum Pudding served with Brandy Sauce
NORMANDY APPLE TART Savoury pastry Tartlet filled with a Goat’s Cheese, Leek & Basil Sauce and Red Onion Confit
Dine in style at
Casa Italiana
Our Italian Restaurant
For a Christmas Party with a continental flavour Tel: (01270) 625439.
Cabaret Evening
Our highly popular Cabaret Evenings will be held on the following dates:
SALMON VICTORIA Poached Salmon served with a Prawn, Lobster,White Wine and Cream Sauce
CHEFS WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP
September 17, 2008
Saturday 6th December Saturday 13th December Saturday 20th December
All combined with a fantastic 4 course dinner and dancing to our resident DJ Private Cabaret Evenings may be arranged - please ask for a quotation
Paul Davies
Vocal entertainer with a fantastic swing set
Boxing Day
★★ ★★ ★
GARLIC MUSHROOMS Button Mushrooms in a Creamy Garlic and White Wine Sauce
Festive Gateau Freshly Brewed Coffee and Mince Pies
Selection of Starters
★★ ★★ ★
£30.00 per person Friday evenings
Choice of 4 main courses from the Carvery
£27.00 per person Monday Thursday evenings
Choice of Dessert
TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY Served with Seasoning, Chipolata, Bacon Roll and Cranberry Sauce PRIME ROASTED SCOTTISH BEEF Served with a classic Bordelaise Sauce
New Year’s Eve
The historic Minstrels Ballroom is available for private hire on New Years Eve. The Ballroom will accommodate up to 120 guests for an evening of dancing and dinner, alternatively a Carved Buffet may be served. The Crown Hotel will fully staff your private party and arrange for an extension licence until 2:00am. Private hire is available from £35.00 per person including VAT with competitively priced wines, spirits and Champagnes available. There is a minimum requirement of 100 guests for private hire. Accommodation is available in our stylish en-suite bedrooms. Please contact Phillip Martin or Anne Walker.
★★ ★★ ★ ★★ ★★ ★
An ideal choice for smaller groups to join others for a great party night. Available for larger parties to book on a private basis on any night of the week - subject to availability.
Festive Luncheon
CHEF’S WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP
SALMON VICTORIA
OAK SMOKED SALMON & SEAFOOD PARCEL
Smoked Salmon, crayfish and prawns combined with a Crabmeat Parfait served with brown bread and butter
NORMANDY APPLE TART Savoury Pastry Tartlet filled with a goat’s cheese, leek & basil sauce and red onion confit
GARLIC MUSHROOMS
Poached salmon served with a prawn, lobster, white wine and cream sauce
TART BRETON
French style tomato tart, with goats cheese, caramelised onion and asparagus
MEDLEY OF SEASONAL VEGETABLES ★ ★★ ★★ ★★
PLUM PUDDING
served with Brandy Sauce
Button mushrooms in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce
FESTIVE GATEAU
★ ★★ ★★ ★★
FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE AND MINCE PIES
TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY
Served with seasoning, chipolata, bacon roll and cranberry sauce
PRIME ROASTED SCOTTISH SIRLOIN
Served with a classic Chasseur sauce
★ ★★ ★★ ★★
£24.00 per person £25.00 per person, Disco Lunch Minimum of 60 guests required for private disco luncheon. Less than this number and the disco will be charged extra
1.00pm til 4.00pm
£17.95 per person Booking essential
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The Crown
The Crown Hotel is the first choice for Christmas celebrations in South Cheshire - be it a small office party or a large private function, we have the expertise to make your party go with a swing.
Private function rooms are available to cater for 20-200 guests or alternatively smaller parties may join our famous Cabaret Nights and Party Nights - our Ballroom is fully air conditioned.
Once again, this year, we are offering Christmas Disco Lunches - available on a private basis or for smaller groups to join others.A minimum of 60 guests applies for a disco lunch on a private basis. Not forgetting Casa Italiana – our Italian Restaurant – for a Christmas Party with a continental flavour and the famous Crown Carvery is served daily. For smaller parties wishing to celebrate Christmas in a quieter setting, our Christmas Luncheon and Dinner menus will be served in the Cavalier Restaurant throughout December. All rates quoted are per person and include party hats, novelties, crackers, entertainment where specified and VAT. Service charge is discretionary. Early booking is recommended to ensure the date of your choice is available.Telephone: 01270 625283
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THE CROWN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, NANTWICH. TEL: 01270 625283 Visit our website www.crownhotelnantwich.com and download our brochure
Crewe Arms Hotel
Christmas Fayre Carvery Lunch
Dates Available: November 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd Enjoy a complimentary glass of sherry on arrival Menu Homemade Vegetable Broth served with a bread roll Chef’s Homemade Chicken Liver Pâté with cranberry and Port wine coulis and triangles of toast Seasonal Melon with a Fruit Coulis fanned melon with a fruit coulis Prawn, Salmon and Cod Fishcake served with a lemon mayonnaise Chilled Fruit Juice Roast Cheshire Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Sugar Baked Gammon gently baked with English mustard, maple syrup and brown sugar Steak and Mushroom Pie Salmon Tail in a Parsley Cream Sauce Wild Mushroom Risotto served with garlic bread Selection of Desserts Christmas Pudding with Hot Brandy Sauce Coffee and Mince Pies £9.95 per person Lunch served 12 noon to 1.30pm Included in the price per person: 3 course choice menu with coffee, crackers and Christmas novelties.
Santa’s Sunday Lunch
Christmas and New Year Parties and Events 2008 Crewe Arms Hotel Nantwich Road, Crewe CW2 6DN Tel: 01270 213204 Fax: 01270 588615
Dates Available: December 7th, 14th, 21st Menu Homemade Vegetable Broth served with a bread roll Prawn Cocktail succulent prawns wrapped in a Marie-Rose Sauce served on a bed of leaves and brown bread and butter Chef’s Homemade Pâté served with cranberry salsa and toast Breaded Mushrooms with Garlic Mayonnaise Chef’s homemade mushrooms with a garlic mayonnaise Fan of Melon with Champagne sorbet Roast Cheshire Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Sugar Baked Ham served with a red wine sauce Traditional Roast Leg of Lamb served with a rich meaty gravy Chicken Rossini chicken breast in a rich meaty and pâté sauce Wild Mushroom Risotto served with garlic bread Selection of Desserts Coffee and Mints £14.95 per person £4.95 per child (aged 4 - 10) Children under 4 free of charge Visit from Santa at 2.00pm followed by a children’s entertainer Christmas Eve Santa’s Family Lunch - menu and prices as above
Christmas Fayre Dinner and Disco
Dates Available: November 28th, 29th December 4th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd at £21.00pp December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th at £25.00pp Menu Chef’s Homemade Pâté served with cranberry and Port wine coulis and toast Melon and Sorbet fanned melon with a refreshing sorbet Prawn Cocktail succulent prawns wrapped in a Marie-Rose sauce served on a bed of leaves and brown bread and butter Winter Vegetable Broth Traditional Roast Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Rump Steak braised in Brandy and French mustard cream sauce Roast Ham in a mushroom and Madeira sauce Poached Salmon in a prawn and lobster sauce Vegetable Stroganoff served with rice Christmas Pudding with Brandy sauce Fruit Cheesecake served with a swirl of whipped cream Chocolate Fudge Cake served with pouring cream Ice Cream Bombe Coffee and Mince Pies Arrive 7.30pm Dinner served from 8.00pm Bar from 6.00pm - 12.00 midnight After dinner, guests will be asked to move through to the Carriages Bar for the disco. Food pre-orders must be received 2 weeks prior to event. Included in the price per person: 4 course choice menu with coffee, crackers and Christmas novelties.
Christmas Day Lunch
Arrive at 12.00 noon to enjoy a Champagne Cocktail followed by lunch served at 12.30pm Menu Parma Ham and Asparagus Smoked Salmon and King Prawn Platter Crown of Melon filled with Exotic Fruits Homemade Cream of Vegetable Soup Traditional Roast Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Beef Wellington a prime fillet steak wrapped in puff pastry and a rich Madeira wine sauce Rack of Lamb served with a minted jus Sole Bonne Femme parcels of sole in a white wine and cream sauce, garnished with grapes Wild Mushroom Stroganoff served with garlic bread Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce Profiteroles with Chocolate and Orange Sauce Warm Filo Parcels filled with Apple and Caramel Cheese and Biscuits Coffee and Mince Pies £49.95 per person £20.00 per child (4-12) Children under 4 free of charge *Babies will be served with Heinz mains and Heinz dessert Father Christmas will visit at 2.00pm approximately.
Boxing Day Lunch and New Year’s Day Lunch
Enjoy a glass of Sherry on arrival at 12.00 noon followed by lunch served at 12.30pm Menu Homemade Cream of Vegetable Soup served with a bread roll Prawn Cocktail succulent prawns wrapped in a Marie-Rose sauce served on a bread of leaves and brown bread and butter Chef’s Homemade Chicken Liver Pâté served with cranberry and Port wine coulis and toast Creamy Garlic Mushrooms served in a vol au vent case Melon and Sorbet fanned melon with a refreshing sorbet From The Carvery: Traditional Roast Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Roast Pork with apple sauce Topside of Beef with Yorkshire pudding Salmon in a Prawn and Lobster sauce Mushroom Risotto served with garlic bread Selection of Desserts Coffee and Mince Pies Boxing Day £20.95 per person New Year’s Day £14.95 per person £6.95 per child (aged 4-12) Children under 4 free of charge *Babies will be served with Heinz mains and Heinz dessert
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Disco
The party begins at 7.30pm with Champagne Cocktails followed by dinner served at 8.00pm Menu King Prawns in Garlic Butter seved with crusty bread Trio of Melon with a Vodka sorbet Warm Duck Breast Salad served on a sweet potato rosti drizzled with plum sauce Carrot and Coriander Soup Rack of Lamb served with a minted jus Tournedos Rossini fillet of beef steak served on crouton with a rich pâté sauce Chicken En Croute succulent chicken breast filled with crabmeat wrapped in puff pastry smothered in a fish sauce Dover Sole with Herb Butter Assiette of Desserts Mille Feuille, Tiramisu and Pavlova Selection of Cheese and Biscuits Coffee and Petit Fours £45 per person - Dinner Only £75 per person - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Brunch New Year’s Day 9.00am - 10.30am