Hallmark Hotels Croydon Wedding Brochure 2014

WED D I N G S A S I NDIVIDU AL AS YOU ARE

WEDDINGS AS INDIVIDUAL AS YOU ARE

CONTENTS A DAY TO REMEMBER......................................................................................................................................... P3 WEDDING SPECIAL PACKAGE.......................................................................................................................... P4 CIVIL CEREMONIES............................................................................................................................................. P4 TAILOR-MAKE YOUR OWN PACKAGE............................................................................................................. P5 MENU SELECTOR...........................................................................................................................................P6-10 TOAST THE HAPPY COUPLE............................................................................................................................ P12 PLANNING YOUR PERFECT DAY..................................................................................................................... P13 BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS......................................................................................................P14-15 CONTACT DETAILS........................................................................................................................................... P17

WEDDINGS AS INDIVIDUAL AS YOU ARE

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A DAY TO REMEMBER …

Whether you choose an intimate celebratory meal with close family or a lavish, formal function Hallmark Hotel Croydon caters for every occasion.

Attention to detail and personal service are second to none. With specially selected food and drinks packages, we can create a day that’s as individual as you are.

Hallmark Hotel Croydon is a 4* contemporary, stylish hotel – perfect for your big day. Host your fabulous wedding in one of our impressive function rooms and relax amid the pure luxury and interior design touches around the hotel. You can be assured of a warm welcome by a team

of staff passionate about making your day special.

Holding a civil ceremony licence, the hotel can host your event from beginning to end ensuring your day is as special as it deserves to be.

Should you require any further information, please call us directly on 020 8680 1999.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards, The Wedding Team 3

WEDDING SPECIAL PACKAGE Take it easy and still enjoy a wonderful stress-free wedding • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Bucks Fizz upon arrival Chef’s selection of canapés 4 course wedding breakfast from the set menu 2 glasses of wine with your meal Glass of sparkling wine for the toast DJ & disco 5 item evening finger buffet Table centrepieces Hotel toastmaster Table plan & menus White table linen with chair covers & sashes Complimentary bridal suite for the happy couple Menu tasting Discounted room rates for 10 rooms Complimentary night’s stay with a bottle of sparkling wine on your first year anniversary

All for only:

£81.90

(50–80 guests)

£71.90

(80–130 guests)

Caribbean/African buffet menus available with an additional £10 supplement per person (see page 10 for menu details). Beef fillet main course is available for a supplement of £5 per person.

Available throughout the year.

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TAILOR-MAKE YOUR OWN PACKAGE Create a day as individual as you are by tailoring all details to best suit your requirements. Our Events Coordinator will be more than happy to go the extra mile in making your special day memorable.

AMY JOHNSON SUITE

FLIGHT DECK

Overlooking a pleasant garden area, the Amy Johnson Suite makes an ideal setting for weddings. The room also benefits from its own bar area which is ideal for drinks receptoin or as a breakout area.

The additional benefit of adjoining gardens is perfect for reception drinks.

The Flight Deck Suite is located on the first floor and is a great choice for events.

Minimum capacity – 80 Maximum capacity – 130 Room hire charges – £500 Room hire for external caterers – £3800

Minimum capacity – 30 Maximum capacity – 50 Room hire charges – £400 Room hire for external caterers – £3000 Additional arrangements can be made on your behalf for the following:

The newly completed Dakota Suite is located on the ground floor level which benefits from its own designated bar and access to an outdoor area.

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Minimum capacity – 50 Maximum capacity – 100 Room hire charges – £450 Room hire for external caterers – £3500

We work closely with our suppliers to ensure everything you need for you special day is covered, please always contact us for details.

DAKOTA SUITE

DJ & disco entertainment Room decorations Floral arrangements Wedding cake Wedding cars Photographer / videographer Chocolate fountain Photo booth

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MENU SELECTOR Please choose one starter, one main course and one dessert.

Dietary requirements can be catered for.

The meals on the following pages are purely suggestions.

If you wish to create your own dishes, please speak to the events team.

STARTERS Smoked haddock & potato cake with chive dressing

£7.35

Stilton & pear salad with port dressing

£6.95

Trio of melon with mint & strawberry salsa

£5.95

Ham hock terrine with piccalilli

£6.50

Classic prawn cocktail with Marie Rose sauce

£7.95

Ardennes pâté with onion chutney & brioche

£6.95

Tomato & garlic bruschetta with basil pesto

£6.95

Gravadlax of salmon with a honey & mustard dressing

£7.75

SOUPS £6.25 Seasonal vegetable with croutons Tomato & basil Leek & potato with Parmesan croutons Butternut squash & sweet potato Cream of mushroom with crème fraîche

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MAIN COURSES Supreme of chicken with white wine & basil sauce, creamed potatoes & roast vegetables £17.50

Roast leg of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes, braised red cabbage, mange tout, port & redcurrant jus £23.50

Pork chop with crackling, apple sauce, savoy cabbage & fondant potatoes £17.95 Roast fillet of beef with peppercorn sauce served with seasonal potatoes & vegetables £23.50

Baked fillet of salmon with a creamy watercress sauce, watercress salad

& new potatoes £18.95

Seared fillet of seabass with lemon grass cream sauce, crushed new potatoes, served with green beans & spinach £19.95 Asparagus risotto, rocket & fresh Parmesan

Goat’s cheese tart with roasted vegetables & onion marmalade

£15.50 £14.95

Breast of chicken stuffed with mushroom mousse wrapped in bacon, £18.50 served with roast potatoes & vegetables

Roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables £20.50

Children’s portions of adult meals are available for under 12 years old, priced 50% discount on chosen menu.

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DESSERTS

MENU SELECTOR (CONTINUED)

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Banoffee pie with cream & toffee sauce

£6.95

Warm apple pie with custard

£6.50

Chocolate gateaux with whipped cream

£6.95

Lemon tartlet with raspberry coulis

£7.50

Cream filled profiteroles with warm chocolate sauce

£6.95

Fresh fruit meringue £6.95 Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake £7.50 Selection of cheese & biscuits with grapes & chutney

£7.95

Homemade bread & butter pudding

£6.95

Warm chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream

£6.95

Coffee / tea & mints

£2.50

Coffee / tea & petits fours

£2.95

FINGER BUFFET SELECTION Spiced potato wedges

Sausage rolls

Filled vol au vonts

Chinese spring rolls

Butcher’s pork pie

Thai fish cakes

Scotch eggs

Assorted dim sum

Pizza wedges

Skewered chicken satay

Spiced chicken drumsticks

Pigs in blankets

Cajun spiced chicken wings

Mini savoury turnovers

Sticky barbecue spare ribs

Mini smoked salmon bagels

Assorted samosa

Sesame prawn toast

Marinated olives

Mini savoury brioche

Assorted homemade quiche

Smoked salmon blinis

All finger buffets served with a selection of freshly cut sandwiches then choose additional: 5 items £13.95 per person 8 items £16.95 per person 10 items £19.95 per person

Garlic chicken goujons

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CARIBBEAN BUFFET MENU £34.95 per person, £14.50 per child Jerk chicken

Escovitch fish

Spicy potato salad

Beef in tomato & peppers

Lamb curry

Cajun vegetables

King prawn kebabs marinated in garlic & ginger

Rice & peas Avocado salad in ginger & orange

Selection of desserts

AFRICAN BUFFET MENU £34.95 per person, £14.50 per child Egusi soup Pounded yam Fried plantain Jollof rice Chicken stew Fried vegetables Mixed bean salad New potatoes Selection of desserts

Asian Buffet Menu also available. Please ask for more details.

Please let us know of any special requirements

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TOAST THE HAPPY COUPLE PACKAGE 1 £12.95 per person 1 glass of Bucks fizz 1 glass of house wine with your meal 1 glass of sparkling wine for the toast PACKAGE 2 £15.95 per person

RECEPTION CANAPÉ SELECTION

Glass of fruit juice

£2.00

Fruit cup

£2.25

Glass of house wine 175ml

Selection of Cold Canapés £5.50 Selection of Hot & Cold Canapés £6.50 (based on 6 pieces per person)

£3.95

Chicken liver pate crostini

Glass of sherry

£3.95

Smoked salmon & spinach tart

Pimms No.1 (inc. lemonade)

£4.50

Stilton & walnut tart Mini fish goujon Ricotta filled profiteroles

1 glass of Bucks fizz

Glass of sparkling wine

£4.95

2 glasses of house wine with your meal

Sun-dried tomato mini pizza

Glass of Bucks Fizz

£4.95

Cumberland sausage & chilli jam

1 glass of sparkling wine for the toast PACKAGE 3 £9.95 per person 1 glass of Schloer 2 glasses of fruit juice with meal 1 glass of Schloer for the toast 12

SUPPLEMENTS

Glass of Champagne £7.50

Assorted crolines Mini smoked salmon blinis

Your selection of wines can be discussed on meeting your wedding organiser.

Mini cheeseburgers Smoked salmon selection Goat’s cheese & red onion tart Asparagus in Parma ham Shrimp vol au vent

PLANNING YOUR PERFECT DAY …

12 – 18 MONTHS TO GO...

• Decide where you want to be married - civil ceremony in an approved venue, Register Office or church

• Book your florist or venue dresser • Take out wedding insurance

• Write your speeches • Do your table plan 7 DAYS TO GO ...

• Finalise your outfits

• Check your best man has a list of all services booked and contact details

• Book your honeymoon

• Have a wedding rehearsal

• Meet with your venue to confirm your details

• Give the rings to the best man

• What type of wedding would you like? Formal, informal, semi-formal?

• Book your hairdresser

• Arrange time for collection of all outfits

3 MONTHS TO GO...

• Set your budget

• Send your invitations

• Choose your venue and confirm your date with church or registrar • Confirm your venue

• Remind guests to book accommodation and give them the hotel details to deal with direct

• Take your place cards, gifts and table decorations to the venue

• Book your photographer, cars and videographer

1 MONTH TO GO...

• Choose your date and contact the church or if civil ceremony registrar for availability – (Croydon 020 8726 6300)

• Plan your guest list and order your stationery

6 MONTHS TO GO...

• Confirm final details with wedding venue and pay account

ON THE DAY...

Enjoy your day, relax and have a wedding to remember!

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BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS The following procedure is a comprehensive guideline to assist you with your forthcoming plans and arrangements.

1. PROVISIONAL

5. PAYMENT

the amount of notice given:

You can reserve your preferred date for up to 14 days. You are under no obligation and this gives you the time to discuss and co-ordinate your ideas.

An interim payment of 50% of the estimated balance to be paid 6 months prior to event. The final balance should be paid 2 weeks prior to the event. Any additional charges incurred on the day of the event or after the invoice has been sent out to you are due for payment at the time unless you have arranged credit facilities with the hotel.

• 6 months or less 50% • 12 weeks or less 75% • 4 weeks or less 100%

2. CONFIRMED Written confirmation is required for all bookings and a non-refundable deposit of £500.00 is also required.

3. FINAL NUMBERS Please advise your final numbers 4 weeks prior to the event.

4. CATERING It is the policy of Hallmark Hotel Croydon not to under cater in any circumstances.

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6. CANCELLATIONS In the event of cancellation, charges will apply. The percentages will be calculated on the estimated booking value based on your numbers last confirmed, and

Cancellation must be in writing to the Sales Office Supervisor and a receipt of this will be issued to confirm the cancellation. All monies paid are non-refundable.

7. CANCELLATION BY HALLMARK HOTEL CROYDON We reserve the right to cancel your booking if: You become insolvent or in the case of an individual, become subject to bankruptcy petition The booking might damage the reputation of the hotel.

In these circumstances, any advance payments will be returned, but the Hotel would not have any other liability.

8. INSURANCE In common with all Hotels, we do not insure any items you bring onto the premises (such as wedding presents, audio visual equipment etc). We therefore suggest that if you plan to leave any items unattended during your stay, you need to check that you have arranged adequate cover against their damage or loss.

9. USE OF HOTEL You will need our consent if: You wish to use amplification, lighting or similar electrical equipment in the hotel.

You wish to attach items to the walls, floor or ceilings.

You wish to use outside suppliers to supply any equipment, or other services.

10. GENERAL a) We reserve the right to alter prices without notification.

Prices are as stated and are not negotiable. b) We reserve the right to change the room(s) being used should numbers drop or any unforeseen circumstances arise. c) Should any guest be unable to correct any aspect of poor behaviour or activities unacceptable to the Hotel, we reserve the right to terminate your stay. Should this occur no monies would be refunded to you. d) The client must reimburse the costs of repairing any damage to the property, contents or grounds by any guests to the hotel. e) No wines, spirits or food brought into the hotel may be consumed. f) The Hotel’s name/logo may be used in publicity, once a proof of the promotional material has been agreed with the Hotel. g) The Hotel must comply with certain licensing and statutory regulations and requires the Client to fulfil their obligations in this

respect. h) Prices include V.A.T. unless otherwise specified. This shall be at the rate prevailing when confirmation of the booking was received and is subject to alteration should the rate change. i) Any equipment that the Hotel needs to hire in for an event includes delivery, insurance and collection fees. j) It is strictly prohibited for you or your guests to consume food or alcohol not purchased from our premises, this includes using alcohol for presents or favours, in the event that this occurs all service, music and entertainment will cease until the individuals and items have been removed from the premises

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CONTACT US...

At Hallmark Hotel Croydon we will help you create memories you will treasure and ensure your wedding is a day to remember.

For further information, visit our website or contact us today.

T: 020 8680 1999 E: croydon.events@hallmarkhotels.co.uk croydon.reservations@hallmarkhotels.co.uk Hallmark Hotel Croydon, Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 4LT

www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk

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