Christmas & New Year 2012
Festivities at Washingborough Hall Country House Hotel & Restaurant...
Washingborough Hall has the reputation for the finest hospitality in the county. During the festive season, the relaxed atmosphere of casual luxury truly comes into its own. The spirit of the English Country House is alive and prospering, with guests getting together to celebrate and enjoy good food and wine in delightfully traditional surroundings. Linger over leisurely lunches and lounge into afternoon tea. The delights of dinner and partying into the night, all ensuring memories of the festive season burning bright into 2013!
Dining in December - Ding Dong! Available from 1st – 23rd December
Festive Afternoon Tea
Christmas Cracker – Festive Lunches
Served 2 – 5pm
Served 12 – 2pm (not Sundays)
Freshly made open finger sandwiches: Turkey & cranberry / smoked salmon & cream cheese Followed by warm piglets in blankets, mini mince pies & plum bread with stilton To finish, a shot of sherry trifle! £12.95 per person
Festive Sunday Lunches will be available 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December
Cream of mushroom soup (V) Ham hock terrine, homemade piccalilli Hot smoked salmon paˆté, brown shrimp butter Roast turkey & all the goodies! Salmon & herb filo parcel, parsley sauce Braised beef bourguignon, leek mash Gratin of lincolnshire cheese soufflé, cranberry chutney (v)
Mulled Wine Afternoon Tea Served 2 – 5pm
Steamed christmas & ginger pudding, brandy custard Caramelised clementines, marmalade ice cream White chocolate cheesecake, blueberry compote
Includes festive afternoon tea with a glass of mulled wine, sloe fizz or non alcoholic spiced pear punch
Coffee/tea & homemade fudge
£15.95 person
£21.95 for 3 courses, £16.95 for 2 courses
Evening Dining - Jingle Bells! Available from 1st – 23rd December
Traditional Christmas Dinner! Served 6 – 9pm
Spiced marrow, pumpkin & apricot soup (v) Pork 3 ways! Ham hock terrine and homemade piccalilli, deep fried pig cheeks & aioli, crackling! Kiln smoked salmon paˆté, smoked salmon, brown shrimp butter Turkey, boston sausage & sage vol-au-vent, crispy pancetta Fillet of salmon, herb crust, leek mash, parsley sauce Roast rump of lamb, crushed winter roots, redcurrant jus Gratin of lincolnshire cheese soufflé, walnut & chive cream (v) All main courses are served with a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables grown locally whenever possible
Steamed christmas & ginger pudding, brandy custard Clementine tart, marmalade ice cream White chocolate cheesecake, blueberry compote Coffee/tea & homemade fudge Monday – Thursday £31.95 per person, Friday and Saturday £35.95 per person, Sunday £25 per person.
Our December Bar menu will also be available. Booking is essential!
Our A La Carte Menu Served 6 – 9pm
Traditional french onion soup, gruyere cheese straw (v) Pig cheek croquette, warm spiced apple compote Salmon gravadlax, pickled samphire mayonnaise, beetroot salad Confit of gressingham duck leg, orange & pomegranate sauce Twice baked lincolnshire cheese soufflé, forest mushroom & white truffle gratin (v) 24 hour braised lamb, potato rosti, redcurrant & rosemary jus Belly of pork, confit leg pasty, champ mash, madeira sauce Fillet of beef carved rare, parsnip puree, shallot jus Pan seared scallops, white pudding, lobster bisque, watercress Spiced carrot & coriander cake, buttered spinach, cranberry chutney All main courses are served with a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables grown locally whenever possible
Winter pavlova, chestnut cream, cherry & pomegranate Chocolate délice, praline cream, tuille biscuit Butterscotch crème brulee, poached pear Toffee tiramisu Selection of local cheeses, savoury biscuits, homemade chutney, celery & grapes Freshly ground filter coffee, pot of tea. A selection of traditional, fruit and herbal teas. Homemade fudge
Twinkle Star! Christmas Party Nights! Against a backdrop of roaring fires and candlelit intimacy, groups of 8 to 60 guests may enjoy festive private dining in the splendour of this Country House. Whether it is a personal or corporate festive celebration, our event specialists are on hand to ensure it is everything you would expect and more. For our Christmas parties, a four course festive party menu is available starting at ÂŁ25.95 per person and includes Christmas novelties and background music. An entertainer or DJ can be hired at an additional cost, all bedrooms to be taken with the party.
Christmas Party Menu Roast turkey terrine, sage & onion, cranberry chutney Braised fillet of beef bourguignon, dauphinoise potatoes All main courses are served with a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables grown locally whenever possible Vegetarian options available
Assiette of oranges – crème brulee, caramelised clementines, marmalade parfait, candied peel florentine Coffee & treats!
For smaller parties wishing to celebrate the festive season in a larger party atmosphere why not join our party night on Friday 14th December? Reserve your tables of 6 or more and enjoy the set 4 course menu, we will provide the entertainment, enhance your evening by booking one of our beautiful bedrooms and stay over for the complete package! Special rates apply. To make your reservation for a festive private dining experience or to join our party night, please contact reception on 01522 790 340 or via email enquiries@washingboroughhall.com Terms and conditions will apply
The New Year House Party! Bring in the New Year in traditional fashion with black tie and party frocks... Broadway and soul bought to life with big band anthems and no shortage of opportunities to celebrate in style. With wine flowing and the gourmet creations of our team of chefs, New Year at Washingborough Hall is a taste of the high life that will last long into 2013.
David Marshall David’s versatile, tenor voice lends itself to many styles of music including Classical, Rock, Pop, Jazz and Blues along with Show Tunes and Easy Listening. David is a natural showman and performer, a professionally trained singer and musician of the highest quality.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Kick the evening off at 7.30pm with canapés and a glass of fizz and after the sumptuous seven course dinner the optional dancing will begin in the main hall! Canapes: chicken liver parfait on brioche, quails egg & celery salt, mushroom vol-au-vent Winter gazpacho, roast red pepper, sun blush tomato, pesto scone Trout 3 ways: tartar, fishcake & smoked Brushetta of lincoln blue on local plum bread, tomato chutney, walnut pesto (v) Slowly cooked crispy lamb, celeriac puree, or Rump of lamb served pink, dauphinoise potatoes, roasted roots, or Wild mushroom wellington, creamed spinach, red onion marmalade (v) Morsels of cheese, biscuits & celery Lemon & verbena posset, curd sponge & crème anglaise, almond meringue & st. clements mousse Coffee/tea & homemade truffles £85 per person
To finish the celebrations, join us to welcome in the New Year with a rousing ‘Auld Lang Syne’!
New Year’s Day Lunch Served 12 – 2pm
Soup of the day (v) Smoked haddock kedgeree Sautéed chicken livers & pancetta, grain mustard & madeira Twice baked swede & farmhouse cheddar soufflé Braised fillet or roast sirloin of beef served pink, yorkshire pudding Panache of salmon & bass, crevette veloute Caramelised belly of pork, spiced apple compote Wild mushroom risotto, jerusalem artichoke, parmesan crisp All main courses are served with a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables grown locally whenever possible
Crêpe suzette Bread & butter pudding with rum & raisin ice cream Apple tarte tatin, calvados ice cream Selection of cheeses Coffee/tea with homemade fudge £26.95 for 3 courses, £22.95 for 2 courses with coffee, children under 12 years are half price, under 2’s are free of charge.
Terms & Conditions 1. Telephone the Hall on 01522 790340 or email enquiries@washingboroughhall.com to check availability and make your booking. 2. All function bookings require a non-refundable deposit of ÂŁ10.00 per person within 14 days of making a reservation, accommodation bookings require a 50% refundable deposit by credit card as confirmation 3. All bookings not confirmed by the appropriate deposit will be released.
Payment
1. The final balance must be paid by 1st December 2012, bookings made after this period will only be accepted with full payment. 2. Due to the high volume of payments we can only accept payments from the main organiser 3. All additional charges must be settled on departure. 4. There is a 2% charge on payments made by credit card.
Amendments and cancellations
1. If you need to cancel your booking you should notify the hotel immediately 2. All monies paid are non-refundable or transferable in the case of a cancellation 3. We regret that if your party size decreases in numbers no refund in deposits paid will be made and the final balance due will be on the revised numbers.
Other
1. The Hall reserves the right to change the festive programme, contents or prices due to circumstances outside of its control and will not be held liable other than to return any monies paid. 2. Pre booking of menu choices is required for Festive menus (party size 6 and above) at least 7 days before your chosen date. Pre booking of main course and dietary requirements for New Year’s Eve Dinner is also required 14 days prior to the event. 3. Please notify us at the time of booking if any of your party has food allergies or special dietary requirements. 4. New Year’s Eve Dinner is strictly 18 years and over 5. Dress code for dinner is smart casual; we ask that you refrain from wearing trainers or sportswear. Dress code for NYE is Black Tie/Suit/Jackets 6. The Hall reserves the right to charge the organiser, company or individual for any damage caused. 7. Abusive behaviour towards other guests or staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances 8. No food, wine or other drinks may be brought onto the premises for consumption during your visit 9. All details are correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to alteration without prior notice All prices quoted include VAT at current rate
Church Hill, Washingborough, Lincoln LN4 1BE Telephone: 01522 790 340 Facsimile: 01522 792 936 Email: enquiries@washingboroughhall.com www.washingboroughhall.com www.facebook.com/washingboroughhall www.twitter.com/washyhall_hotel