Christmas and New Year 2013 at Hallmark Carlisle
Hallmark Hotel Carlisle provides the perfect setting for a cracker of a Christmas. With contemporary styling, thoughtful service and unbeatable attention to detail you’re certain to enjoy a most memorable Christmas celebration! Whether you join a festive party night, enjoy a private event for the whole office or select a more intimate evening with close friends and family, Hallmark Carlisle is the perfect place to celebrate in style. Plus for 2013, the fabulous live band ‘Highly Strung’ are back by popular demand and we’re introducing a selection of superb Magical Party Nights.
p4 An evening with Highly Strung
p8 Christmas Day Lunch
p5 Magical Party
Nights
p9 Boxing Day Lunch
p6 Dine & Disco Party Nights
p10 New Year 's Eve Gala Dinner
p7 Festive Lunches & Dinners
p11 Residential
Christmas Packages
p13 Celebrate
at Hallmark
p12 Two Night New Year Residential Package
p14 Offers for 2014
p15 Booking Form
An Evening with Highly Strung
Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Friday 13th, Saturday 14th, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December
Put on your dancing shoes for an evening of live music in the fabulous Ballroom with the superb local band “Highly Strung” - back by popular demand to entertain you once again! A mixture of music to suit every taste plus a fantastic disco to dance the night away. Package includes: Welcome drink on arrival in the Ballroom, 3 course festive dinner, entertainment with “Highly Strung” and disco until the early hours Menu pre-orders are required. Parties of less than 10 may be seated on mixed tables 7pm – Guests arrive 7.30pm – Dinner served prompt Make a night of it! Accommodation rates £75 based on 2 sharing a twin / double & £55 per single. Includes full English breakfast. menu
Red lentil & roast tomato soup served with bacon snippets (Can be served without bacon as a vegetarian option)
Ham hock & baby leek terrine with piccalilli & home-made chutney
Atlantic prawn & green apple salad served with rocket and a brandy & tomato mayonnaise
Make a night of it
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Roast breast of turkey with bacon roll, sage & chestnut stuffing and pan gravy
Seasonal hog roast - slow cooked loin of pork with savoury sausage meat & red wine sauce Herb crusted fillet of salmon in a lemon & prawn Hollandaise sauce
Boozy Christmas pudding coated in brandy sauce
£38
Chocolate & clementine posset with Christmas tree shortbread
per person
Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil, Parmesan shavings & rocket ���
Cheese & biscuits with grapes, celery & home-made chutney
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Magical Party Nights
Friday 13th, Saturday 14th, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December
£36
Be amazed and entertained by the fabulous magician, Joel Dickinson! The “North West Close Up Magic Champion” will be showing off some mind blowing tricks, too good to be true! With close up table magic throughout dinner, followed by a light hearted comedy show and dancing with the resident DJ with music for every taste. Magical nights are in the Merlot Suite for up to 60 guests.
per person
menu
Red lentil & roast tomato soup served with bacon snippets (Can be served without bacon as a vegetarian option)
Package includes: Welcome drink on arrival in the Merlot Suite, 3 course festive dinner, magic tricks from the fabulous magician and DJ until the early hours
Ham hock & baby leek terrine with piccalilli & home-made chutney
Atlantic prawn & green apple salad served with rocket and a brandy & tomato mayonnaise
Menu pre-orders are required. Parties of 8 or less may be seated on mixed tables 7.30pm – Guests arrive and welcome drink served 8.15pm – Dinner served prompt
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Roast breast of turkey with bacon roll, sage & chestnut stuffing and pan gravy Seasonal hog roast - slow cooked loin of pork with savoury sausage meat & red wine sauce
Make a night of it! Accommodation rates £75 based on 2 sharing a twin / double & £55 per single. Includes full English breakfast
Make a night of it
Herb crusted fillet of salmon in a lemon & prawn Hollandaise sauce
Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil, Parmesan shavings & rocket ���
Boozy Christmas pudding coated in brandy sauce
Cheese & biscuits with grapes, celery & home-made chutney Chocolate & clementine posset with Christmas tree shortbread
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Dine & Disco Party Nights Friday 29th & Saturday 30th November, Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Thursday 12th, Sunday 15th, Thursday 19th & Sunday 22nd December
Exactly what it says! Enjoy a festive 3 course dinner followed by an evening of entertainment with the fantastic resident DJ. Dine & Disco Party Nights will be located in the Ballroom or Merlot Suite depending on numbers. These nights may be available for private parties, subject to availability. Minimum numbers apply. Please ask for details. Pre-orders are required. Parties of less than 10 may be seated on mixed tables 7.30pm – Guests arrive 8pm – Dinner served prompt Make a night of it! Accommodation rates £75 based on 2 sharing a twin / double & £55 per single. Includes full English breakfast. menu
Red lentil & roast tomato soup served with bacon snippets (Can be served without bacon as a vegetarian option)
Ham hock & baby leek terrine with piccalilli & home-made chutney
Atlantic prawn & green apple salad served with rocket and a brandy & tomato mayonnaise
Make a night of it
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Roast breast of turkey with bacon roll, sage & chestnut stuffing and pan gravy
Seasonal hog roast - slow cooked loin of pork with savoury sausage meat & red wine sauce Herb crusted fillet of salmon in a lemon & prawn Hollandaise sauce
Boozy Christmas pudding coated in brandy sauce
£25
Chocolate & clementine posset with Christmas tree shortbread
per person
Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil, Parmesan shavings & rocket ���
Cheese & biscuits with grapes, celery & home-made chutney
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Festive Lunches & Dinners
Take time out for a festive lunch or dinner with friends, family or colleagues. This popular menu is served in the fabulous Brasserie. Private dining can be arranged for large parties, subject to availability. Served daily – Lunch 12 noon – 2pm. Dinner 6.30pm – 9pm. Dates subject to availability throughout November, December & January Lunch £16.50 per person / Dinner £17.50 per person Add tea or coffee for just £1 per person if booked in advance Bookings must be made in advance. Menu pre-orders are required
menu
Red lentil & roast tomato soup served with bacon snippets (Can be served without bacon as a vegetarian option)
Ham hock & baby leek terrine with piccalilli & home-made chutney
Atlantic prawn & green apple salad served with rocket and a brandy & tomato mayonnaise ���
Roast breast of turkey with bacon roll, sage & chestnut stuffing and pan gravy Herb crusted fillet of salmon in a lemon & prawn Hollandaise sauce
Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil, Parmesan shavings & rocket ���
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£16.50 per person
Boozy Christmas pudding coated in brandy sauce
Cheese & biscuits with grapes, celery & home-made chutney
Chocolate & clementine posset with Christmas tree shortbread
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Christmas Day Lunch
Spoil yourself and leave the work to us on Christmas Day. We have both family dining and adults-only options available to suit you. For the children, of course there is a visit and gifts from Santa! Lunch served from 12 noon – 2.30pm Brasserie restaurant adult dining: £51 per adult Family dining: £49 per adult £26 per child under 12. Under 3’s free
menu
Sweet pea & smoked bacon soup with chicken dumplings
Ham hock terrine with home-made bread served with spicy apple & pear chutney
Salmon, prawn & crab cocktail served with green herb salad, Marie Rose sauce & lemon parsley crème fraîche ���
Mulled wine fruit sorbet ���
Roast breast of turkey, with bacon roll, sage & chestnut stuffing and pan gravy
Lamb shank roasted in port wine & thyme with fondant potatoes, puréed lentils & winter broth
Open lasagne - roasted red pepper & tomato with basil pesto, roasted pint nuts, Parmesan & dressed rocket Fillet of sea bass with smoked salmon & prawn fishcake, cream leek sauce & parsley buttered crevettes ���
Boozy Christmas pudding with brandy cream sauce
Selection of cheese & biscuits with home-made chutney
Chocolate truffle torte with Chantilly cream & raspberry purée ���
Freshly ground coffee & warm mince pies
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£49 per adult 8
Boxing Day Lunch
Take a break from tradition this Boxing Day. Fed up with left over turkey? Come and enjoy lunch with a difference. We like our guests to leave “happy” after lunch and we all love take-away favourites so come and have a very “happy” meal with us! Served 12 noon – 2.30pm Pre-booking essential Price £16.50 per adult Children under 12 £8.25. Under 3’s free
menu
Hallmark hand crafted burger with cheese, hand-cut chips & homemade relish OR
Popcorn chicken fillet pieces dusted in our secret recipe with French fries, corn on the cob & home-made coleslaw OR
Open lasagne - roasted red pepper & tomato with basil pesto, roasted pint nuts, Parmesan & dressed rocket ���
Choose one of our homemade milkshakes to accompany your meal - Strawberry, vanilla or chocolate ���
Hallmark flurry ice-cream with pieces of Turkish delight & chocolate sauce OR
Banana split - caramelised warm banana with toffee sauce, Chantilly cream & ice-cream
£16.50 per adult 9
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
A truly magnificent way to welcome the New Year at the ever-popular New Year’s Eve party! Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival, a gourmet 4 course dinner, traditional Scottish piper and disco into the wee small hours in our fabulous Ballroom. 7.30pm – Drinks reception 8pm – Dinner served prompt Pre-orders are required. Black tie optional. Strictly no jeans allowed. Please note, this is an over 18’s event only.
menu
Traditional Scottish Cullen Skink Smoked haddock, trout & potato soup
Smoked salmon terrine Centred with smoked trout & prawn mousse
Gallia melon with frosted winter berries Topped with mulled wine sorbet ���
Champagne sorbet ���
Lamb shank Roasted in port wine & thyme with fondant potatoes, puréed lentils & winter broth Roasted rib of beef With red wine pan gravy & horseradish mash
Fillet of sea bass With smoked salmon & prawn fishcake, cream leek sauce & parsley buttered crevettes Open lasagne Roasted red pepper & tomato with basil pesto, roasted pine nuts, Parmesan & dressed rocket ���
Baileys & Belgian chocolate cheesecake with ice-cream & chocolate sauce Raspberry mille feuille served with mango purée
£60 per person 10
Cinnamon flavoured apple tart with sauce Anglaise ���
Selection of cheese & biscuits with home-made chutney
Residential Christmas packages
Fancy a break away over Christmas? Whether you want to hide away in a cosy corner or enjoy some festive fun, we have two and three night packages available to suit your needs. So come and stay with us and let us give you a Christmas to remember! 2 NigHT Package Arrive on Christmas Eve and relax in the lounge bar with warm mince pies and mulled wine served early evening, followed by a three course dinner in the Brasserie. Wake on Christmas Day morning to a delicious Cumbrian breakfast, then its time to put your feet up, read a book or simply relax until lunch time. Enjoy your four course festive lunch in the Brasserie or family dining room. Later on, if you have room for any more food...... an evening two course hot and cold buffet will be served in the Brasserie before you enjoy a restful night’s sleep. Enjoy a full Cumbrian breakfast on Boxing Day morning before heading off home. 3 NigHT Package Extend your break to a three night stay and enjoy a fun filled Boxing Day with us. Spend the day at leisure before joining us for afternoon tea served in the Brasserie, between 3 – 5pm. Then head off to The Sands Centre to enjoy this years pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Show time is 6pm *. After fun and laughter at the pantomime, return to the hotel for a fish and chip supper! Depart after a full Cumbrian breakfast on 27th December. Package PriceS: 2 night package - £175 per person sharing a twin / double room £190 per person sole occupancy 3 night package - £235 per person sharing a twin / double room £260 per person sole occupancy
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£175 per person
* 6pm approximate start time. Transport to The Sands Centre is not included location 15 minutes walk away
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Two night New Year residential package For a truly magnificent way to welcome in the New Year, join us at Hallmark Hotel Carlisle for a spectacular two night festive break. Arrive on New Year’s Eve and relax before the fun begins! Meet in the bar for a sparkling drinks reception before the resident Scottish Piper leads the way up to the Ballroom for a fabulous four course dinner, followed by a disco into the wee small hours (see p10 for menu). Have a relaxing lie-in on New Year’s Day before enjoying a full Cumbrian brunch served until 12 noon. Spend the day at your leisure, before enjoying 3 course dinner. Relax in the bar before and after dinner and listen to the saxophone and keyboards of 'The Smooch Duo' bringing you the sounds of jazz, blues, classic ballads and pop tunes from the 1940's to the present day. Depart after breakfast on 2nd January. 2 night package price: 2 night package - £195 per person sharing a twin / double room, £215 per person sole occupancy Fancy staying an extra night? Stay on 30th December or 2nd January for a special overnight dinner, bed and breakfast rate of £49 per person sharing a twin or double room (£65 single occupancy accommodation)
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Black Tie Optional, Strictly no jeans allowed. Please note this is an over 18’s event only.
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£195 per person
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Hallmark Hotel Carlisle is the perfect venue... whatever the occasion. With stylish decor, fabulous nteed to be one to remember.
Stylish Weddings Hallmark is licensed for wedding ceremonies and offers stylish function rooms for up to 200 guests. We have a choice of wedding packages available including the popular weddings in 2013 for only £2013. Bookings now being taken for weddings in 2014 and 2015. Please ask for details. «
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Parties & Private Dining
Celebrate your engagement, birthday, Christening or anniversary in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. Our impressive suites are also suitable for more formal events such as society dinners and charity fundraising events 10% OFF 2013 bookings with this brochure (excludes Christmas and New Year) «
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Christenings
Hallmark Carlisle provides a fabulous, affordable venue for your baby’s Christening or naming day, £10 per person Complimentary room hire with this brochure (when ordering function catering)
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Accommodation
Interested in staying overnight when attending a function at Hallmark Carlisle? We offer preferential rates for residential guests, please contact the Events Team for special rates and availability
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Booking Form
Contact the events team on 01228 531 951 to check availability or email: carlisle.events@hallmarkhotels.co.uk. Return the form below to us at Hallmark Hotel Carlisle, Court Square, Carlisle, CA1 1QY. Please make cheques payable to Hallmark Hotels (The Lakes Court) Ltd. Terms and condiTions 1. Contact the Hallmark Hotel Carlisle on 01228 531 951 to check availability prior to sending booking form. 2. Provisional bookings can be made but must be confirmed with a non-refundable deposit of ÂŁ10.00 per person and a completed booking form within 7 days of enquiry. (Please note one cheque or credit card transaction per party for both deposit and final payment). Multiple cheque payments will be refused. 3. Pre-orders for menus and final payments for all parties are required no later than Monday 4th November 4. Pre-arranged company accounts are available on request. 5. Any payments paid for cancellations are forfeited and cannot be transferred to cover food, drinks or entertainment for other members of the party. 6. All payments are non-transferable / refundable. Please do not request as a refusal often offends. 7. For bookings made after the 4th November 2013 payment is required immediately and in full 8. Minimum age for a person attending party nights at the hotel is 18 years, except where stated in the brochure. 9. The hotel reserves the right to amalgamate, cancel or change the venue of Christmas parties in the event that minimum numbers are not met. 10. The management reserve the right to refuse entry to any guests dressed inappropriately. 11. The client must reimburse the costs of repairing any damage to the property, contents or grounds by any guests to the hotel. 12. No refunds will be given due to adverse weather conditions. 13. For Residential Christmas and New Year package bookings, cancellation policy is 4pm 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellations after this will incur 100% cancellation charge.
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