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Celebrate the festive season in style in the heart of the Westminster village. A short walk from Parliament, in earshot of Big Ben and within sight of Westminster Abbey, InterContinental London Westminster promises guests luxury surroundings and exemplary service. Whether you are staying, dining or organising an event with us, InterContinental London Westminster can help make your festivities sparkle right from Thanksgiving through to the New Year.
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parties Our banqueting rooms are ideal for Christmas parties and New Year celebrations. We can host private parties for up to 200 people, so whether it is an extravagant Christmas party or an end of year banquet, we can provide an exceptional service from conception to completion. The exquisite menus have been designed with the party season in mind; we offer classic seated dinner options as well as bespoke canapĂŠs and buffets. Menus can be personalised depending on the tastes and preferences of your party guests.
Canapé Menu £3.25 per canapé / per person
Cold Oak smoked salmon, rye bread & Keta caviar Lobster & mango cocktail Potted shrimp & salted cucumber Smoked eel, green apple & horseradish Smoked salmon, citrus cream cheese roulade Ballotine of foie gras & port & fig chutney Spicy Hereford beef fillet tartar, shallots, capers, parsley Parma ham, roquefort, rocket Smoked duck breast & cranberry glaze Spiced & roasted red pepper & celery shot (v) Watermelon, olive & feta cannelloni (v) Asparagus & blue cheese tart (v) Baby mozzarella, semi dried tomato, basil cress (v) Herb rolled goats cheese en croute, sweet tomato compote (v)
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Hot Brie de Meaux & truffle (v) Vegetable spring roll & sweet chilli dipping sauces (v) Tomato & basil arancini (v) Goats cheese, roasted pepper & smoked paprika tart (v) Spinach & emmental croquette (v) Cod Brandade & aioli Tempura sole goujons & tartar sauce Seared queen scallop & sage butter dressing Chilli & lime crab cake Chilli tempura tiger prawn & light soy dip Mini pulled pork / lamb slider HP sauce glazed mini pork sausage Duck spring roll & hoisin dipping sauce Lamb koftas, mint yoghurt dip Chicken satay skewers & peanut dip Shepherd’s Pie, brown sauce dip
F o r k B u ffet M E NU £35.00 per person*
C hristmas M e n u Set menu £60.00 per person* Please choose a starter, main and dessert
Sample menu – all menus can be fully personalized
Starters
Starters
Goats cheese, grilled aubergine & roasted pepper roulade with fig vinaigrette (v)
Smoked fish terrine (Mackerel, trout, salmon)
Tian of cornish crab, avocado salsa, crème fraîche, saffron rouille
Confit duck terrine & piccalilli
Duck, orange & anise terrine, parma ham, spiced plum chutney, toasted brioche
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Lobster bisque with armagnac cream
Salad
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Hot smoked salmon Nicoise salad Bean, pancetta, grilled halloumi salad Grilled marinated vegetables, balsamic & pesto (V)
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Main plates Roast turkey breast & apricot & sage stuffed leg, glazed fondant potato, buttered carrots & Brussels sprouts, chestnuts, bread sauce & cranberry sauce Roasted Hereford beef sirloin, fondant potato, braised red cabbage, spinach, carrots, red wine sauce
Hot items Roast turkey & traditional condiments (Gravy, Brussels sprouts, roasted parsnips, carrots & potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets). Hot smoked salmon, roasted new potato, red onions, olives & almonds.
Hot smoked salmon fillet, fennel crushed potato, sprouting broccoli, lemon butter sauce Root vegetable gratin, caramelised pearl onions, wild mushrooms, buttered spinach, confit garlic cream sauce (v)
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Warm wild mushroom & truffle quiche
Desserts
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Traditional plum pudding, brandy sauce
Desserts Pastry Chef’s Five Desserts
Clementine Cambridge cream, candied clementine & nougat parfait
Cheese board, biscuits & quince
Dark chocolate mille-feuille, cherry sorbet
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For a minimum of 24 people
Tea, coffee & sweets *
It is possible to add or replace menu choices at a £20.00 per person supplement
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dining Set against the backdrop of the most powerful meeting arena in Britain, the hotel’s private dining spaces are a major draw in a more discrete location. Our signature restaurant Blue Boar Smokehouse offers two exclusive private dining rooms, both hidden behind our floor to ceiling wall of wine and completely closed off from the restaurant ensuring the ultimate in privacy. Each room comfortably holds 10 guests but if you have a bigger party, we can seamlessly join the two to provide private dinners for up to 20 people. Private dining menus can be selected from our a la carte menu or from our Festive Feasting Menu which is served family style and shared by the whole table. Available from 1st–24th December, the three course Feasting Menu features signature dishes such as Blue Boar Ribs and classic Christmas turkey with a Smokehouse twist.
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Emmeline’s, situated at the heart of the hotel, is a romantic, boutique cocktail lounge that will add that extra sparkle to any Christmas celebration. This charming and ethereal space can be exclusively taken over for groups of up to 120 guests. By night, relaxed lighting and candles create an ambiance akin to that of an elegant townhouse reception room. Themed canapés, dedicated drinks waiters circulating the room to refresh glasses and the opportunity for live music ensures Emmeline’s is Westminster’s most sought after space for private hire. By day the floor to ceiling windows and glass roof flood the room with natural light. Contemporary style furniture, whimsical floral arrangements and a bespoke art collection create the perfect setting for Afternoon Tea or a Champagne reception.
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festivi-teas Escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and indulge in our festive inspired Afternoon Tea. Sit under the spectacular chandelier in the Lobby Lounge and enjoy a sumptuous variety of seasonal treats including traditional English scones, classic cakes and elegant finger sandwiches all with a festive twist. Guests can also enjoy a glass of Laurent-Perrier RosĂŠ Champagne and a choice of teas covering 17 different blends, including our festive special Chai Tea. During weekends in December, guests can enjoy the true spirit of Christmas with live choral accompaniment.
F esti v e A fter n o o n T ea me n u 2 0 1 3 ÂŁ39.00 per person A glass of Laurent-Perrier RosĂŠ Champagne
***** Coconut teacake snowman Mini mince pie with clotted cream Christmas pudding macaron Chestnut & milk chocolate present Spiced sponge & candied mandarin mousse
***** Eccles cake Fruit cake Christmas spiced cookies
***** Plain, raisin & cranberry scones
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Taking inspiration from the best American pit masters but with a distinctly British influence, Blue Boar promises the tastiest twist on an Anglo-American alliance within sight of Parliament. Whether you are planning a relaxed festive get together with friends or colleagues in the bar or a formal dining party, our signature Smokehouse restaurant and lively bar provide a refined setting for private dining and sophisticated entertaining.
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feasts T ha n k s g i v i n g
C H R I S T M A S D A Y LUN C H
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Celebrate ‘Turkey Day’ in style, this year on 28th November, with our Thanksgiving themed Feasting Menu.
Indulge this Christmas in our luxury four course Christmas lunch with a Blue Boar Smokehouse twist. On arrival guests will enjoy Laurent-Perrier Champagne and a selection of festive canapés, followed by a feasting style lunch featuring our signature ribs, English beef or smoked turkey.
C H R I S T M A S D A Y D I NN E R £40.00 per person
The perfect end to Christmas day is with the Blue Boar evening buffet, a home from home relaxed offering of Christmas favourites. After dinner, retire to the infamous Blue Boar Bar for a single malt whiskey or a glass of mulled wine and finish off the day relaxing on one of our Chesterfields in front of the fire.
Prices for children aged 12 and under are available on request.
B O X I NG D A Y B R UN C H £45.00 per person
Invite family and friends to carry on the festive spirit with free flowing Bloody Marys and a Boxing Day brunch designed for sharing.
christmas da y l u n ch me n u £60.00 per adult, £30.00 per child Traditional Christmas lunch 4-course meal, canapés and a welcome drink, entertainment
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To warm up (served family style and shared by the whole table) Our signature Blue Boar ribs Classic prawn cocktail shots Pumpkin & maple syrup soup Blue Boar smoked salmon & fennel slaw salad Watercress, pear & smoked almond salad Homemade bread selection Scented oils & flavoured butters Smoked olives & dips
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The main event (choice on the day) Smoked & slow roasted bronze Norfolk turkey, sage stuffing Roast English beef, Yorkshire puddings Nut, tarragon & mushroom roast parsnip puree All served with roasted potatoes, shredded sprouts with rib trimmings, maple roasted parsnips, steamed new potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower cheese and glazed baby carrots
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Dessert (served family style and shared by the whole table) Traditional Christmas pudding Chocolate Yule Log, whipped ganache cream, candied chestnuts Spiced mulled wine poached pear tarts & mince pies
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To finish British cheese board served with chutney, biscuits & preserves
C e l ebrate
new year Ensure that your New Year’s Eve goes off with a bang. To welcome in 2014 we are offering guests the a la carte menu or the Feasting Menu, including Laurent-Perrier Champagne and live entertainment. New y ear ’ s e v e Feasting Menu £60.00 per person
Just before midnight, stroll to the Embankment and take in Big Ben and the magnificent Thames firework display before joining us back in Blue Boar Bar where the party continues until 2am, exclusively for our guests.
N EW Y E A R’ S DAY £45.00 per person
See in 2014 with friends and family at our New Year’s Day brunch. This extravagant feast includes free flowing Bloody Marys, barbecue roast chicken carved at the table and a limitless dessert buffet of our Pastry Chef’s favourites.
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room rates A stone’s throw from St James’s Park and in an area that boasts royal and political neighbours, the hotel is perfectly situated to provide guests a true taste of London. Our luxury accommodation includes 256 beautifully designed rooms; including deluxe suites and an imposing penthouse which all feature king sized beds, state-of-the-art in-room entertainment and luxury bathrooms. If you are planning to stay with us over the festive period, you can enjoy our Best Flexible room rates from £245.00 room only or £265.00 on a bed and breakfast basis. For further information or to book a room please contact reservations.westminster@ihg.com
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gifts
Share your experience of InterContinental London Westminster. To purchase any of our Christmas gifts, please visit our hotel kiosk or call +44 (0)20 3301 1400 or email icwestminster.sales@ihg.com Rub: £3.95 Fudge: £2.50 Blue Boar Christmas Puddings: £28.00* Gin: £35.00 Vouchers: In denominations of your choice Available to order from 9th September.
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Pre-order at least seven days in advance
I N T H E H E A RT OF T H E W E ST M I NST E R V I LL AGE
I n terCon ti n e n ta l L on d on W estmi nster 22-28 Broadway London SW1H 9JS United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)20 3301 8080 Enquiries: icwestminsterevents@ihg.com www.intercontinental.com/westminster