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OF THE BLU OF A BLU CHRISTMAS! — DREAMING —
AS THE BEST NIGHTS COME OUT
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so spend it with the perfect host: Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham.
With our great packages, fine dining and quality entertainment, you’re sure to please everyone. Our team of helpful elves will attend to all the necessary details that go into making a memorable celebration, while you, your friends and family can sit back and enjoy the festivities. You can count on us to make your event extra special.
MAKE 2023 MEMORABLE
Book and pay your deposit for your party by 31st July 2023. Based on a minimum of 40 party goers, choose a gift from the following;
1 in 10 go FREE
Overnight stay B&B
Or ½ bottle of wine per person
BE AN EARLY ELF & TREAT YOURSELF
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HOLIDAY FEASTS
Count on us to make this festive season extra special for you and your guests. Whether you are looking for a set menu or a tailored solution, we have a catering solution for you. We take great pride in impressing our guests with both innovative and traditional catering options. As well as providing carefully designed menus that are sensitive to dietary and cultural r e quirements.
TAKE MANY FORMS
FESTIVE FUN
Whatever happens - there is always cake!
One of the best ways to celebrate the build up to Christmas is to indulge in a delicious Festive Afternoon Tea!
£16.95 per person - Add a bottle of prosecco for £10.00 per person!
Dates available throughout December
AFTERNOON TEA
WE HAVE A SELECTION OF EVENTS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM TO MATCH YOUR CELEBRATIONS
With options of a buffet, two course, three or even four course menus, the choice is YOURS! So leave it to us to design a bespoke event for you!
✶ Festive Afternoon Tea
✶ Nineties, Noughties & Now!
✶ Private Events
✶ From Durham with Love
✶ Ultimate Party Night
✶ Christmas Day
✶ New Year’s Eve Party
✶ Pre-ordered drinks packages available
DREAMING OF A BLU CHRISTMAS!
YOU BRING THE ENERGY, WE’LL BRING THE MAGIC
Host a private party with a difference and take exclusive use of one of our private function rooms. Enjoy the privacy & personal service from our dedicated team.
Whether you are wanting to dance the night away or award peoples achievement’s from the past year after enjoying a delicious 3 or 4 course meal. The choice is YOURS and we will tailor make the night for you!
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
Eat, drink and be merry! Strut up the red carpet for 7pm to mingle with your party goers before enjoying a sumptuous three course menu at 7.30pm. Followed by your favourite cheesy and catchy tunes from the 90’s 00’s & Now from our DJ! Fancy dress optional!
Email your favourite decade requests and dedications one week prior to your party date to;
events.durham@radissonblu.com
NINETIES, NOUGHTIES — AND NOW!
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MENU
STARTERS
Lightly spiced parsnip soup with a parsnip crisp (GF & Ve)
Pressed hamhock terrine with a piccalilli purée, pickled vegetables, dressed leaves with a sourdough croute (Can be GF)
MAINS
Hand carved turkey served with all the trimmings, roasted potatoes, winter vegetables & pan gravy (GF)
Lentil squash wellington served with roasted vegetables, wild mushroom & tomato Provencal sauce (Ve & DF)
DESSERTS
Chocolate orange torte with mixed berry compote (Ve)
Ve = Vegan GF = Gluten Free. If you have any special dietary requirements please speak to the team.
£29.95 PER PERSON
24th November & 7th, 14th, 21st & 22nd December.
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Dry Martini anyone? Shaken not stirred! Join us for a night of fun, try your hand at one of our casino tables and games and not lose any money! Enjoy great food and entertainment. Red carpet arrival at 7pm and enjoy a 007 cocktail followed by a delicious three course dinner at 7.30pm. Then party the night away to a great play list from our DJ!
One 50% off drinks voucher per person when redeemed at the pre-event bar and a midnight snack!
FROM DURHAM — WITH LOVE
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MENU
STARTERS
Lightly spiced parsnip soup with a parsnip crisp (GF & Ve)
Pressed hamhock terrine with piccalilli purée, pickled vegetables, dressed leaves with a sourdough croute (Can be GF)
Salmon and prawn roulade with pickled cucumber & lemon dressed leaves (GF)
MAINS
Hand carved turkey served with all the trimmings, roasted potatoes, winter vegetables & pan gravy (GF)
Baked Atlantic cod served with roasted chateaux potatoes, winter vegetables, lemon & dill cream sauce (GF)
Lentil squash wellington served with roasted vegetables, wild mushroom & tomato Provencal sauce (Ve & DF)
DESSERTS
Bailey’s cheesecake with Chantilly cream and a coffee bean syrup (V)
Traditional Christmas pudding with a cognac sauce (GF)
Chocolate orange torte with bitter orange coulis, fresh berries (Ve)
Ve = Vegan GF = Gluten Free. If you have any special dietary requirements please speak to the team.
8TH DECEMBER - £39.95 & 2ND 15TH & 16TH DECEMBER - £44.95 PER PERSON
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ULTIMATE PARTY —
Christmas is the season to be jolly so it’s definitely party time! Whether you’re celebrating with friends or colleagues, our red carpet awaits your arrival at 7pm to enjoy a glass of bubbles followed by a delicious three course dinner at 7.30pm. Party the night away with live entertainment and a great play list from the DJ!
One 50% off drinks voucher per person when redeemed at the pre-event bar and a midnight snack!
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MENU
STARTERS
Lightly spiced parsnip soup with a parsnip crisp (GF & Ve)
Pressed hamhock terrine with a piccalilli purée, pickled vegetables, dressed leaves with a sourdough croute (Can be GF)
Salmon and prawn roulade with pickled cucumber & lemon dressed leaves (GF)
MAINS
Hand carved turkey served with all the trimmings, roasted potatoes, winter vegetables & pan gravy (GF)
Baked Atlantic cod served with roasted chateaux pots, winter vegetables, lemon & dill cream sauce (GF)
Lentil squash wellington served with roasted vegetables, wild mushroom & tomato Provencal sauce (Ve & DF)
DESSERTS
Bailey’s cheesecake with Chantilly cream and a coffee bean syrup (V)
Traditional Christmas pudding with a cognac sauce (GF)
Chocolate orange torte with bitter orange coulis, fresh berries (Ve)
Ve = Vegan GF = Gluten Free. If you have any special dietary requirements please speak to the team.
1ST DECEMBER - £39.95 & 9TH DECEMBER£44.95 PER PERSON
CHRISTMAS DAY —
Let the Radisson Blu Durham do all the hard work for you and celebrate your Christmas Day in style. Prosecco on arrival then to relax and enjoy a specially prepared Christmas Day lunch in our Collage restaurant with a half bottle of wine per adult. Expect hats, crackers & novelties for everyone and a present for the children
Bookings from 12 noon (under 12’s dine half price)
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LUNCH
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MENU
STARTERS
Lightly spiced parsnip soup with a parsnip crisp (GF & Ve)
Pressed hamhock terrine with a piccalilli purée, pickled vegetables, dressed leaves with a sourdough croute (Can be GF)
Salmon and prawn roulade with pickled cucumber & lemon dressed leaves (GF)
MAINS
Hand carved turkey se r ved w ith roast chateaux potatoes, winter vegetables, pigs in blankets & stuf f ing (G F)
Roast s irloin o f b eef with Yorkshire p udding, c hateaux potatoes, winter vegetables & red wine jus (GF)
DESSERTS
Bailey’s cheesecake with Chantilly cream and a coffee bean syrup (V)
Traditional Christmas pudding with a cognac sauce (GF)
Chocolate orange torte with a bitter orange coulis, fresh berries (Ve)
Palate cleanser - Champagne sorbet
Baked A tlantic c od se r ved w ith roasted c hateaux p otatoes, w inter vegetables, le mon & di ll c ream sauce (GF)
Lentil squash wellington se r ved with roasted vegetables, wild mushroom & t o mato P rovencal sauce (Ve & DF)
Freshly brewed tea & coffee with mince pies
£75.00 PER PERSON
25th December. (Under 12’s dine half price).
Ve = Vegan GF = Gluten Free. If you have any special dietary requirements please speak to the team.
Say goodbye to the old and toast in the new with an evening of sensational food, entertainment and great company!
Starting with a drinks and canape reception, followed by a four course meal with a half bottle of wine per person, live entertainment and then dance the night away with our DJ and a raise glass of fizz at midnight to welcome in 2024!
NEW YEAR’S EVE — PARTY
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STARTERS
Lightly spiced parsnip soup with a parsnip crisp (GF & Ve)
Pressed hamhock terrine with a piccalilli purée, pickled vegetables, dressed leaves with a sourdough croute (Can be GF)
Salmon and prawn roulade with pickled cucumber & lemon dressed leaves (GF)
MAINS
Medallions of beef with gratin potatoes, baby vegetables & red wine jus
Baked Atlantic cod with roasted chateaux potatoes, winter vegetables, lemon & dill cream sauce (GF)
Lentil squash wellington with roasted vegetables, wild mushroom & tomato Provencal sauce (Ve & DF)
DESSERTS
Bailey’s cheesecake with Chantilly cream and a coffee bean syrup (V)
Traditional Christmas pudding with a cognac sauce (GF)
Chocolate orange torte with a bitter orange coulis, fresh berries (Ve)
Freshly brewed tea & coffee with mince pies
Ve = Vegan GF = Gluten Free. If you have any special dietary requirements please speak to the team.
£80.00 PER PERSON
31st December.
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SWEET
Take the stress out of getting home and stay in one of our stylish and comfortable bedrooms.
In the morning, refuel with our unlimited Super breakfast buffet - it’s not to be missed after a night of partying!
(single or double occupancy, subject to availability)
Various dates throughout December - to be booked by the party organiser
FROM £99
DREAMS
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
• All bo okings must be c onf i rm e d in writing with a £ 1 0 .00 p er p erson, n o n-refundable d eposi t.
• Pro vi s i onal bookings will be held for 1 4 days the n a utomatically r eleased.
• Al l monies are strictly non-tr ans ferable and nonrefundable.
• Sho ul d your numbers reduce, the monies lost cannot be used against wine, drinks or any other h otel se r vic es.
• Bal ance including wine orders and any dietary r e quirements must be received no l ate r than 1 m onth prior to arrival date. Booki ngs after this pe rio d will only be accepted with full prepayment.
• Gue s ts are not permitted to bring the i r ow n alcohol on to the premises and event o rganisers a re r esponsible f or e nsur ing t hat ever yone in their p ar ty is aware of this prior to ar rival.
• It i s a condition of the booking that alcohol not purc hased from Radisson Blu Dur ham will be r e mo ved by a member of the management team and returned to the guest on d e par ture . Anyone r e fusing to comply will be asked to leave t he e vent.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
• All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate.
• The management reserves the right to cancel events should minimum numbers not be achieved. In this situation, an alternative date will be offered or a full refund.
• For parties larger than 80 guests a separate contract will be required.
• Dietary requirements must be communicated in advance of the event, please check with your party guests at the time of booking.
• Accommodation at the promotional price listed is subject to availability for advance bookings only and requires prepayment at the time of booking.
• We will endeavour to accommodate amendments to bookings but this is subject to availability.
• We will make every effort to deliver special requests but cannot guarantee these can always be fulfilled.
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham Frankland L ane , Durham, DH1 5 TA , City of Durham, United K ingdom T: +44 0191 3727200 F: +4 4 0191 3 7 2 7201 events .durham@radissonblu.c om radissonhotels.com/blu
