Your Wedding Ceremony Your wedding day will be enhanced with a touch of history. A fascinating connection links the famous Antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton to Channings. From 1904 until July 1910 Shackleton and his wife Emily lived at number 14 South Learmonth Gardens, which now occupies our events suites, The Kingsleigh and Library. The Kingsleigh and The Library elegant traditional Edwardian suites adorned with marine memorabilia which brings the Shackleton connection back to life. The sense of history and adventure creates a romantic atmosphere making them the ideal location to hold your wedding ceremony. Your guests chairs can be positioned to create an aisle for you to walk down and meet your groom, ensuring you have the perfect entrance. Channings can accommodate up to ffty people for a ceremony.
Photograph copyright 2012 Stuart Craig Photography used with permission.
Your Wedding Reception After the ceremony, begin the celebrations with a champagne reception in our classically styled lounges or out on our sun deck. You will have plenty of photo opportunities, From your luxurious suite to our gorgeous country housed style garden terrace. We can even arrange access to the tranquil South Learmonth Gardens. Channings offers a selection of backdrops which will capture the romance of your special day. Return to the beautiful and intimate surroundings of The Kingsleigh Suite for a wedding feast to remember. “The experience we had from start to fnish was out of this world, Channings is the perfect wedding venue for small intimate weddings in Edinburgh!� Jillian and Greg Hamilton, March 2012
Channings Restaurant For larger parties (up to ffty guests) take exclusive use of Channings Restaurant, a stunning contemporary conservatory which can create either a summer ambience or a cosy winter retreat.
Your Wedding Night And at the end of your special day, prolong the experience by pampering yourself and your loved one with a night in one of our stunning Shackleton Suites. Individually designed, the rooms boast the largest bathrooms in the city, measuring up to twelve metres squared. Under foor heating, standalone roll topped baths, giant shower heads and attic windows overlooking the city that ensures absolute luxury. The suites are full of character with ink sketches and mural depicting famous scenes from the life of our former resident – Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Your Wedding Co-ordinator We know that you will want to make your wedding day unique and special so we understand that you may have extra requirements. Throughout the planning process of your wedding, our dedicated Wedding Coordinator will provide with assistance to ensure your day is perfect in every way. Your Wedding Coordinator will be delighted to organise wedding extras – from your photography, car hire and wedding cake to fowers, favours a string quartet just to add that something special to your day. Some of our nominated Suppliers list: Photography Blue Sky Photography - www.blueskyphotography.co.uk Stuart Craig Photography - www.stuartcraig.com - 07917 400 710 Entertainment Reel Time 0131 3468393 Florist LiIium 07734 583 752 e-mail: mail@liliumforist.co.uk Cars Ecosse Cars 0131 663 2796 Cakes Truly Scrumptious - 01506 654697 “Thank you for all that you did, prior to and on the wedding to make it so special. All of our requests were met with great patience and professionalism.” December 2011
Room Hire Tarriff Please fnd our room hire prices for weddsings below, each area of the hotel has been priced individually for your concienience.
Library: £150.00 Kingsleigh: £250.00 Conservatory: £350-450.00 Private Dinning/Restaurant: £300.00
Menus Select your menu from our impassive repertoire of modern and exciting dishes which focus on seasonal and high quality, local produce. Our team of Chefs have developed a delicious variety of dining options so that your wedding meal is exactly as you wish it to be. Prior to your wedding, our Head Chef Karen Higgins would be delighted to offer suggestions for your wedding menu to make sure it is perfect. We ask that you select a menu, one starter, one main course and one dessert with a vegetarian alternative if required. Private Dining Menu When selecting your menu, to ensure effciency of service, we would be grateful if you could choose one item per course, except where a vegetarian alternative is required. Appetisers
£2.50
These are available if you would like a small appetiser at your table before your starter, please discuss with the events team & they will liaise with the chef so you have something suited to your menu choices. Soups Leek and potato soup, crème fraîche foam and chive croutons
£5.50
Traditional Scotch broth, with braised lamb shank
£5.50
Cullen skink, poached quail egg and white truffe aroma
£6.00
Sweet potato, red pepper and chilli soup, glazed goats cheese crouton
£5.50
Pea and mint soup with braised Ayrshire ham hough
£5.50
Spiced Puy lentil soup, coriander and cumin oil
£5.50
Starters Terrine of Summer isle salmon, red onion marmalade, bitter endive
£6.00
Leek and wild mushroom risotto, Parmesan crisp
£5.50
Seared hand dived scallops, Stornoway black pudding, apple and radish salad
£10.50
Conft duck and pistachio terrine, spiced apple chutney and seasonal leaves
£6.50
Ballottine of ham hough, celeriac rémoulade, seasonal salad
£5.75
Glazed goats cheese and piperade tart, tomato chutney and rocket
£5.00
Pan fried breast of wood pigeon, pearl barley risotto and rich pan jus
£6.50
Terrine of sweet potato and goats cheese, balsamic reduction and rocket
£5.50
Smoked haddock and leek fshcake, beurre blanc and seasonal leaves
£6.00
Baked Horning’s haggis parcels, whisky cream sauce
£5.50
Intermediates Lemon, basil or passion fruit sorbet
£2.50
Rocket, Parmesan, garlic croutons and balsamic vinaigrette
£3.50
Feta, sun-blush tomatoes, olives and mixed leaves
£4.00
Champagne sorbet
£3.50
Light cock a leekie broth
£3.00
Main courses Roasted supreme of Scottish chicken, fondant potato, bread sauce, white pudding and seasonal vegetables
£16.50
Pan fried fllet of Borders beef, gratin dauphinoise, wild mushrooms, fne beans and Madeira jus
£30.00
Herb crusted rack of Border’s of lamb, spiced cous cous, roasted cherry tomatoes and slow roasted aubergine puree
£18.00
Roasted loin of outdoor reared Ayrshire pork, glazed vegetables, roasted potatoes, apple puree and cider jus
£16.00
Slow roasted breast of Barbary duck, fondant potato, steamed pak choi, honey and fve spice jus
£21.00
Roasted Sirloin of Borders beef, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and horseradish sauce
£18.00
Roasted supreme of Scottish chicken stuffed with haggis, creamed potato, roasted roots and whisky sauce
£17.50
Seared Rib eye of Borders beef, hand cut chunky chips, grilled tomato and garlic mushroom
£23.00
Pan fried fllet of Ayrshire pork, wholegrain mustard mash, seasonal vegetables and café au lait sauce
£16.00
Roasted leg of Borders lamb, roasted rosemary potatoes, seasonal vegetables and mint sauce
£16.00
Conft leg of duck, roasted garlic mash, roasted root vegetables and cranberry jus
£16.00
Pan fried fllet of sea bream, sautéed potatoes, wild mushrooms, fne beans and sauce vierge
£16.00
Pan fried fllet of line caught halibut à la Niçoise
£22.00
Roasted fllet of Shetland salmon, sautéed potatoes, tomatoes, olives and spinach, salsa verdé
£16.00
Traditional fsh stew, braised saffron potatoes and rouille
£16.00
Pan fried fllet of sea trout, crushed potatoes, seasonal greens and bisque foam
£17.50
Baked lemon sole, garlic butter, new potatoes and green salad
£18.00
Herb crusted fllet of sustainable cod, Parmentier potatoes, minted pea puree and lemon dressing
£19.50
Sun blushed tomato, feta and basil ravioli, wilted spinach and red pepper sauce
£15.00
Coconut & sweet chilli rice cakes, stir fried vegetables and cashew dressing
£15.00
Spiced nut roast, roasted vegetables and potatoes and a light miso gravy
£15.00
Goat cheese, butternut squash*, red onion and spinach pithivier with a rocket salad
£15.50
Roasted vegetable tart tatin, pesto and Parmesan
£15.00
Braised spiced chick pea and root vegetable stew with seasonal greens
£15.00
Roasted red pepper and red wine risotto with smoked paprika and halloumi
£15.00
Baked stuffed aubergine with cumin, coriander, cous cous and preserved lemon
£14.50
Desserts Selection of mature Scottish cheese, quince jelly and oatcakes
£7.00
Dark chocolate torte, raspberry compote and Chantilly cream
£5.50
Chocolate fudge cake, vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
£5.50
Praline crème brulee, chocolate brownie ice cream
£5.50
Apple crumble tart, crème anglais and toffee apple ice cream
£6.00
Glazed lemon tart, raspberry sorbet and basil syrup
£5.75
Iced cranachan parfait, raspberry compote and honey tuile
£5.50
Sticky toffee pudding, clotted cream ice cream and toffee sauce
£5.75
Scottish Strawberries* with vanilla meringue, Chantilly cream and raspberry coulis
£6.50
Lemon and white chocolate cheesecake, raspberry ripple ice cream
£5.50
*Seasonal Butternut squash pithivier available from the end of September until mid January. Scottish Strawberries are available from June until mid August.
To follow Tea or coffee and shortbread
£2.75
Tea or coffee and homemade petit fours
£3.50
To the best of our knowledge Channings do not use any genetically modifed ingredients Some of our dishes may contain traces of nuts not advertised on the menu. All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Sample Wine List White wine Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Azienda Vinicola Arche DOC – Italy 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Las Condes, Central Valley – Chile 2010
£15.75 £17.75
Red wine Sangiovese Rubicone, Azuenda Vinicola Arche – Italy 2009 Merlot, Las Condes – Chile 2010
£15.75 £17.75
Rose wine Rosato Salento, Azienda Vinicola Arche - Italy 2009
£17.25
Sparking wine & champagne Prosecco, Barocco, Veneto – Italy NV Champagne Poilvert Jacques Brut – France NV
£23.50 £38.00
Canapé menu SAVOURY Selection of sushi Parma ham, red onion & sun blushed tomato crostino Gazpacho Caulifower veloute Smoked salmon crème fraiche & caviar blinis Bowls of mixed olives and Grissinis Lamb koftas Risotto bon bons Crab & chilli cakes
SWEET Vanilla crème brulee Fruit tartlettes Selection of champagne & fruit jellies Dark chocolate fnanciers Rice pudding with berry compote 3 canapés for £5.50
Sample Buffet Cajun free range chicken skewers Selection of sandwiches Goats cheese & red onion tarts Homemade pork & thyme sausage rolls Fishcakes with sweet chilli sauce £11.00
Location CHANNINGS 12 – 16 South Learmonth Gardens, Edinburgh, EH4 1EZ Tel: 0044 (0) 131 315 2226 Email: reserve@channings.co.uk