ICONS Winter 2023 - January/February

WINTER 2023

JANUARY / FEBRUARY

Seasons

EVENTS & OCCASIONS AT THE BALMORAL, EDINBURGH’S ICONIC HOTEL

This new year, we are inviting guests to enjoy the Season of Scottish Spirit with the finest whisky on Burns Night and treat their loved ones to a candle lit culinary experience to remember in Brasserie Prince.

The Balmoral offers the perfect spot in the city this winter to settle in, raise a glass and enjoy memorable stays, fine dining and live music. We look forward to welcoming you.

RICHARD COOKE, GENERAL MANAGER

EVENTS & OCCASIONS WINTER 2023

JANUARY

Burns Night at Brasserie Prince

Luxury Scottish Wedding Show

Candlelight cuisine in Brasserie Prince

FEBRUARY

An Evening of Rugby & Whisky

Valentine’s Day at Number One

Valentine’s Tea at Palm Court

Wine Cellar Experiences at Number One

THE BALMORAL WELCOMES PAUL HART AS EXECUTIVE CHEF

Paul Hart joins The Balmoral with over 28 years of culinary experience and will lead The Balmoral culinary team, bringing dedication and passion to the hotel’s offering with a vision to continue to develop imaginative and thoughtful approaches to the hotel menu design.

Commenting on his vision for the future, Paul said: “The Balmoral is a world-renowned culinary destination and a landmark of Edinburgh. It’s an honour to join this talented team delivering unrivalled five-star hospitality. The Balmoral has so much to offer our guests, from fine-dining in Number One to Afternoon Tea in Palm Court, the continuous development of our offering is something I am incredibly passionate about.

“Sourcing high quality, local and seasonal produce will always be at the forefront of what we do and is the best way to champion the incredible larder we have to work with in Scotland. I look forward to working with the team to bring those ingredients to life and offer our guests a culinary experience they will never forget.”

Richard Cooke, General Manager of The Balmoral, said “It is a real pleasure to have Paul join The Balmoral team and lead the way in the next chapter of our culinary journey. It’s an exciting time for the hotel as we celebrate our 120th anniversary and we look forward to developing our guest experience and working towards retaining our title as a five star Forbes destination.”

LUXURY SCOTTISH WEDDING SHOW

SUNDAY 22 ND JANUARY 2023

NOON TO 4PM

The Balmoral plays host to this year’s Luxury Scottish Wedding Show. Visit our Sir Walter Scott Suite on the 22nd of January, welcomed with a glass of prosecco on arrival, you will meet with wedding professionals in the relaxed surroundings of our events suites and enjoy supplier presentations and live entertainment.

Purchase a ticket for the Luxury Scottish Wedding Show here.

CANDLELIGHT CUISINE AT BRASSERIE PRINCE

9 TH , 16 TH , 23 RD & 30 TH JANUARY 2023

6 TH , 13 TH & 14 TH FEBRUARY 2023

Settle in for a romantic evening with your loved one in Brasserie Prince. The perfect spot for a romantic dinner for two, our candlelight cuisine evenings offer delicious dishes under the charm of candle light, creating an intimate atmosphere as you enjoy favourites from our menu, such as steak frites and creme brûlée, with wine thoughtfully selected by our Sommelier.

TO MAKE A BOOKING CONTACT: BRASSERIEPRINCE@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM

@brasserieprince

BURNS NIGHT AT BRASSERIE PRINCE

25 TH JANUARY 2023

Celebrate Scottish tradition this Burns Night at Brasserie Prince. Commemorating the life of Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns, Brasserie Prince will be offering a post dinner whisky flight of the finest drams with haggis, neeps and tatties followed by a cranachan dessert. Raise a glass to Scotland’s national poet in the inviting surrounds of the Brasserie this January.

TO MAKE A BOOKING CONTACT: BRASSERIEPRINCE@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM OR DISCOVER MORE HERE

@brasserieprince

AN EVENING OF RUGBY & WHISKY

THURSDAY 9 TH FEBRUARY 2023, 6.30PM

TICKETS £50 PER PERSON TO INCLUDE SUPPER AND A FLIGHT OF 3 WHISKIES FROM THE MACALLAN.

Ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Wales enjoy an evening of rugby banter and great Balmoral hospitality in the company of British Lions legends Jamie Roberts and Scott Hastings as they debate the respective Six Nations prospects of Scotland and Wales after the first round of fixtures. Enjoy an informal supper accompanied by a tipple from sponsors, The Macallan, in the spectacular surroundings of the Annan and Esk suites in Scotland’s only Forbes 5 Star Hotel.

SCOTT HASTINGS

Scott is Scotland’s most capped rugby centre-three-quarter with 65 caps. He played in 51 internationals with his brother Gavin and they are the only brothers to have played on two British Lions Tours, to Australia in 1989 and to New Zealand in 1993. Scott is a former Captain of the Scotland 7s team and played in tournaments around the worldincluding Dubai and Hong Kong. Following Scott’s retirement from the game he moved into broadcasting. Scott is a regular commentator on the HSBC Sevens World Series and continues to work on the coverage of the Guinness Pro14 in the UK with Premier Sports; Heineken Champions Cup Rugby with BT Sport and during the 6 Nations he commentates with ITV Sport. Scott also runs the sports and events business, Hi Events Ltd and writes a regular rugby column for The Times Scotland newspaper.

JAMIE ROBERTS

Jamie Roberts is one of the highest profile rugby players in the world, his accomplishments speak for themselves; he has 97 international caps having represented Wales since 2008, won two Grand Slams, a Six Nations title and has played in two World Cups; he has also toured with the British & Irish Lions twice where he was named Player of the Series in 2009.

One thing that sets Jamie apart from the majority of professional sportsmen is that he is a qualified doctor. He graduated in medicine from Cardiff University in 2012, the same year that Wales won the Grand Slam, playing in every single game whilst studying for the degree. He is now based in London, playing for Harlequins alongside completing a Masters medical science degree at Queens’ College Cambridge on a two year, part-time basis. As part of this, he became the latest on a prestigious list of internationals to represent Cambridge in the 2015 Varsity Match. Jamie has a wealth of media experience having acted as a TV pundit for Sky Sports, BT Sport and the BBC.

VALENTINE’S DAY

TUESDAY 14 TH OF FEBRUARY 2023

Mathew Sherry, Chef de Cuisine of Number One and his team have created a special Valentine’s Day tasting menu. The menu includes canapés, a glass of the finest Champagne, a carefully curated seasonal tasting menu using trusted suppliers, coffee and petit fours with matched wines.

TO BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT NUMBERONE.BALMORAL@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM

@numberoneedin

VALENTINE’S TEA AT PALM COURT

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Palm Court is adding a special tea to their 88 tea selection menu. The milk-infused rose and black tea with rose-infused sugar and rose petals is the perfect accompaniment to our bespoke Valentine’s Day pastries.

Dine under the twinkling lights of the Palm Court trees and listen to the relaxing sounds of a live harpist as you enjoy sweets and savouries prepared specially for your Valentine’s Day celebrations.

The menu features a sumptuous selection of loose-leaf teas (pleasingly poured tableside), fresh pastries, dainty sandwiches and expertly crafted savouries, as well as a beguiling selection of Champagnes.

Afternoon Tea at Palm Court is £55 per person, with Champagne £70 per person.

WINE CELLAR EXPERIENCES

Number One is inviting guests to visit their decadent wine cellar in partnership with award winning Champagne house, Charles Heidsieck. The solid oak cellar offers guests the chance to view, select and taste the restaurant’s extensive selection of fine wines and Champagnes that live within the cellar walls.

The bespoke cellar has over 350 wines on display with the bespoke temperature controlled space offering a beautiful addition to the restaurant’s rich interiors. The wine cellar houses over twenty wines by the glass, bottles from more than sixteen countries and vintages from the 70s and 80s through to 2021.

CHAMPAGNE AND STURIA CAVIAR FOR TWO

Start your evening in Number One with a glass of Vintage Charles Heidsieck Champagne, canapés and Sturia caviar, £150 per couple.

FINE WINE EXPLORER

Explore and purchase fine wines from Number One’s extensive wine cellar collection by reserving an appointment with Head Sommelier Damien Trinckquel, from £60 to £1500 per bottle.

EXCLUSIVE USE

Treat yourself and your guests to a truly bespoke experience, exclusive use of Number One’s bar, restaurant and wine cellar for lunch or dinner. Chef de Cusine, Mathew Sherry, Head Sommelier, Damien Trinckquel and our team will provide a decadent seasonal menu and matched wine experience from £6500 for lunch or £12,500 for dinner. This experience is designed for group bookings and private use.

TO BOOK A WINE CELLAR EXPERIENCE OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: NUMBERONE.BALMORAL@ROCCOFORTEHOTELS.COM

THE BALMORAL

1 Princes Street

Edinburgh 0131 556 2414

www.roccofortehotels.com

BRASSERIE PRINCE 0131 557 5000

brasserieprince@roccofortehotels.com

BAR PRINCE

0131 557 5000

barprince@roccofortehotels.com

NUMBER ONE 0131 557 672

numberone@roccofortehotels.com

PALM COURT

0131 556 2414

palmcourt.balmoral@roccofortehotels.com

SCOTCH 0131 557 5000

scotch@roccofortehotels.com

THE BALMORAL SPA 0131 622 8880

thespa.balmoral@roccofortehotels.com