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City Cruises PLC Unit 6, 1 Mill Street, Scott s Sufferance Wharf, London, SE1 2DF Tel: +44 (0)20 77 400 411 charter@citycruises.com Why use City Cruises Bespoke?

We have been in operation since 1985, with the largest fleet of passenger boats in central London on the River Thames.

All our fleet is unified in livery with seventeen boats to choose from, with a wide range of prices, shapes and sizes for all your event requirements.

1 City Cruises PLC Unit 6, 1 Mill Street, Scott s Sufferance Wharf, London, SE1 2DF Tel: +44 (0) charter@citycruises.com Why use City Cruises Bespoke? City Cruises are proud to have carried over four million customers on board our vessels every year. We have been in operation since 1985, with the largest fleet of passenger boats in central London on the River Thames. All of our crew and staff are put through regular and strict training programs that result in a high quality level of service throughout the products and packages that we offer. All our fleet is unified in livery with seventeen boats to choose from, with a wide range of prices, shapes and sizes for all your event requirements. Our boats are well maintained and have large windows for viewing, with the majority having a modern interior and full accessibility. Uniquely, City Cruises are the only boat company in London to offer cheaper evening than daytime hire and have preferential rates for charters of boats of this size and quality. Our experienced and knowledgeable team can help you arrange your event from start to finish. Based on the initial brief of your event requirements (advising what your event is for, what is essential, type of food, entertainment, bar etc.), the team will be able to offer you helpful tips and suggestions to ensure your event is perfect. Which boat should I choose? We would highly recommend that, whilst you consider the boats that are on offer, you allow our experienced team to match your requirements, and the number of guests, to the ideal boat for your event. We are also happy to guide you through your event with your preferred vessel (subject to availability). Helpful Information from you to us:- How many guests will be attending? What type of event are you arranging? Will I require food? if so what type of menu do you have in mind. Will I require entertainment? Are you looking for a disco, band or other form of entertainer? AV Facilities? Do you require a sound system, screens and projection equipment. Why we are different? All of the staff assigned to your event will be in full uniform. During normal operational hours, your guests will be welcomed by meet and greet staff at your chosen departure point of either Westminster Pier or Tower Pier (should you require meet and greet services out of normal operational hours or at a different pier this can be arranged but there will be a small supplement charged) and ensure they are directed to the correct boat with a welcoming smile. Our experienced Food and Beverage Team will ensure that all your catering needs are delivered to the highest standard. Registered in England & Wales at 47 Holywell Hill. St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1HD Registered no

The Charter Fleet City Cruises extensive fleet of River Thames cruisers can accommodate any event, from an intimate couple to a larger group of three hundred

Our flagship vessel, the MV Millennium Diamond,, is a first for the River Thames.

for any event, function, party or reception.

screen. Facilities include a separate disabled toilet and built in chair lift to the vast top deck.

Wheelchair accessible with on-board facilities.

whether it be lunch on a sunny afternoon, a dinner with live entertainment, a family party or a business presentation.

and are wheel chair accessible with separate disabled toilet facilities.

Sightseeing/Transfers 350 Perfect for a small more intimate gathering the MV Mayflower Garden can host a formal lunch, dinner or buffet for up to 60 guests,

She is equipped with a bar and large dance floor, with large windows and a huge open deck, to give some of the best river views of London.

Capacities: Formal Dining 60 Buffet 60 Party 80-100 Sightseeing/Transfers 120 Recently refurbished, the MV Westminster has an elegant teak-lined saloon that s

With a wide open upper deck with seating round the edge of the boat she s a great setting for an open top cruise with live music.

Capacities: Formal Dining 60 Buffet 70 Party 80 Sightseeing/Transfers 120 One of our smaller vessels, the MV Eltham has one enclosed lower deck.

She underwent a full refurbishment in 2016 with a reconfiguration.

2 The Charter Fleet City Cruises extensive fleet of River Thames cruisers can accommodate any event, from an intimate couple to a larger group of three hundred and fifty guests for buffet, sit down or canapé-style event. For your very own private sightseeing trips, there is room for up to 600 people. Our flagship vessel, the MV Millennium Diamond,, is a first for the River Thames. With the feel of a Cruise liner; floor to ceiling panoramic windows and a bar spanning the entire length of the aft of the Saloon, she is the perfect venue for any event, function, party or reception. She has a state of the art audio and visual equipment including built in sound system, dance floor, party lighting, 6 LED screens and drop down projector screen. Facilities include a separate disabled toilet and built in chair lift to the vast top deck. Capacities: Formal Dining 188 Buffet Sightseeing/Transfers 595 We have four modern RiverLiners to choose from, all with the capacity for up to 495 passengers. With panoramic windows in the lower saloon and an open top deck, they are suitable for your very own tailor-made sightseeing trip (we can provide commentary in six languages too). Equally, with on-board catering, two bars and a dance floor, they are great for birthdays, wedding celebrations, parties, special group or corporate event. Wheelchair accessible with on-board facilities. Capacities: Formal Dining 220 Buffet 220 Party 300 Sightseeing/Transfers 495 Newly refurbished, the MV London and the MV Time are perfect for any function whether it be lunch on a sunny afternoon, a dinner with live entertainment, a family party or a business presentation. These boats can accommodate 100 and 128 guests for a sit down meal, they have a spacious dance floor, a built-in sound system, two bars, panoramic windows, and are wheel chair accessible with separate disabled toilet facilities. Capacities: MV Time Formal Dining 128 Buffet 140 Party 200 Sightseeing/Transfers 495 Capacities: MV London Formal Dining 100 Buffet 140 Party 180 Sightseeing/Transfers 350 Perfect for a small more intimate gathering the MV Mayflower Garden can host a formal lunch, dinner or buffet for up to 60 guests, or a 100 guests for a standing finger buffet. She is equipped with a bar and large dance floor, with large windows and a huge open deck, to give some of the best river views of London. One of our most popular boats in both Summer and Winter offering swift journey times as the quickest of our cruising boats. Wheelchair accessible with on-board facilities. Capacities: Formal Dining 60 Buffet 60 Party Sightseeing/Transfers 120 Recently refurbished, the MV Westminster has an elegant teak-lined saloon that s perfect for private dining, a champagne or cocktail cruise. With a wide open upper deck with seating round the edge of the boat she s a great setting for an open top cruise with live music. A favourite with our clients who prefer a more traditional boat for their event. Capacities: Formal Dining 60 Buffet 70 Party 80 Sightseeing/Transfers 120 One of our smaller vessels, the MV Eltham has one enclosed lower deck. The entire upper deck is open with plenty of seating. She works well for smaller groups and we can offer buffet and canapé options on this boat. She underwent a full refurbishment in 2016 with a reconfiguration. Capacities: Formal Dining Buffet 50 Party 60 Sightseeing/Transfers 120 Ideal for transporting small groups over short distances in comfort, the MV Princess Rose is a single-deck vessel with an enclosed saloon, and fully-upholstered perimeter and island seating. She has an open area at the front too, which is great for taking those all-important photos to show your friends and family back home. Our slightly larger MV Eleanor Rose is a double-deck vessel. A small outside area is accessible to the front of the boat. Both boats work well for events with restricted budgets. Capacities: MV Princess Rose Buffet 30 Party 30 Sightseeing/Transfers 50 Capacities: MV Eleanor Rose Buffet 60 Party 60 Sightseeing/Transfers 120 For those of you that are looking for a bit more of an adrenaline fuelled event, our Thamesjet boats will give you an action packed full-on adrenaline-fuelled ride. The only jet boat fleet on the river (apart from the Police or Military boats which patrol the Thames), our Thamesjet experience is great for birthdays, corporate events, team building or stag and hen parties. Our 12 seater Thamesjet boats can be hired out for an hour to a full day, why not finish off the event with a lunch, dinner, canapés and/or drinks on our permanently moored sister ship, the The R.S.Hispaniola (just a few minutes walk from Westminster Pier). Capacities: maximum of 12 guests per boat.

The Charter Fleet Rates 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019 Boat Minimum Peak Mid Off Extra Capacities Sightseeing/ Hire Rate - (1 Jul-4 Sep) (7 Mar-30 June) (3 Jan-6 Mar) Hours Transfer Hours (1 Dec-2

595 RiverLiner M.V.Millennium City/Dawn/Peace Formal Dining 220 Daytime Hire 3 3,950 3,450 2,975 990 1,315 Buffet 220 Evening Hire 3 2,950 2,550 2,225 840 985 Parties 300 495 M.V.Millennium Time Formal Dining 128 Daytime Hire 3 3,450 3,000 2,550 865 1,150 Buffet 128 Evening Hire 3 2,450 2,250 2,000 615 815 Party 200 495 M.

V. Westminster Formal Dining 60 Daytime Hire 3 1,950 1,695 1,495 495 650 Buffet 70 Evening Hire 3 1,595 1,350 1,195 400 525 Parties 80 120 M.V. Eltham Daytime Hire 3 1,495 1,395 1,150 375 500 Buffet 50 Evening Hire* 3 995 895 795 240 315 Party 60 120 M.

3 945 825 725 225 300 Party 30 50 Thames Jet Rib Hire** 50 minute Thames Rush 429 per boat 12 75 minute Thames Max 572 per boat 12 Thames Rush outside of schedule from 465 plus pier charges per boat

3 The Charter Fleet Rates 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019 Boat Minimum Peak Mid Off Extra Capacities Sightseeing/ Hire Rate - (1 Jul-4 Sep) (7 Mar-30 June) (3 Jan-6 Mar) Hours Transfer Hours (1 Dec-2 Jan) (5 Sep-31 Oct) (1 Nov-6 Dec) Range Millennium Diamond Formal Dining 194 Daytime Hire 3 4,950 4,300 3,700 1,200 1,650 Buffet Evening Hire 3 3,950 3,400 2, ,300 Bowl Food RiverLiner M.V.Millennium City/Dawn/Peace Formal Dining 220 Daytime Hire 3 3,950 3,450 2, ,315 Buffet 220 Evening Hire 3 2,950 2,550 2, Parties M.V.Millennium Time Formal Dining 128 Daytime Hire 3 3,450 3,000 2, ,150 Buffet 128 Evening Hire 3 2,450 2,250 2, Party M.V. London Formal Dining 100 Daytime Hire 3 3,450 3,000 2, ,150 Buffet 140 Evening Hire 3 2,450 2,250 2, Parties M.V. Mayflower Garden Formal Dining 60 Daytime Hire 3 1,950 1,695 1, Buffet 60 Evening Hire 3 1,595 1,350 1, Parties M.V. Westminster Formal Dining 60 Daytime Hire 3 1,950 1,695 1, Buffet 70 Evening Hire 3 1,595 1,350 1, Parties M.V. Eltham Daytime Hire 3 1,495 1,395 1, Buffet 50 Evening Hire* Party M.V. Eleanor Rose Daytime Hire 3 1,495 1,395 1, Buffet 60 Evening Hire* Parties M.V. Princess Rose Daytime Hire 3 1,195 1, Buffet 30 Evening Hire Party Thames Jet Rib Hire** 50 minute Thames Rush 429 per boat minute Thames Max 572 per boat 12 Thames Rush outside of schedule from 465 plus pier charges per boat 12 Thames Max outside of schedule from 620 plus pier charges per boat 12 1/2 day rib hire - 4 hours from 1,750 plus pier charges per boat 12 Full Day rib hire - 8 hours** from 3,500 plus pier charges per boat 12 * Minimum spend may be required ** Standard schedule varies for operational days during season. Thames Max and Rush hire only applicable on service schedule days

4 Three-Course Sit Down Menu incl VAT Please choose ONE dish from each course to be served to everyone on board. However if you have any dietary requirements in your party please let us know no later than 3 working days prior to your event. Starters Smoked salmon mousse with king prawns, mesclun salad, honey and mustard dressing Gravlax salmon with dill and mustard sauce and cucumber salad Salad of asparagus, watermelon, feta cheese, roast red onion, pumpkin & balsamic dressing Chicken liver parfait with mesclun salad & red onion spiced marmalade Timbale of roast vegetables with basil pesto, goats cheese, olives & walnuts Gratin of smoked haddock, brown shrimp, chive, leek, spinach, potato & parmesan Mains Roast rack of lamb with dauphinoise potato, buttered spinach & red wine jus Roast monkfish wrapped in pancetta with black olive sauce & lemon mashed potato & rocket Wild mushroom risotto with thyme, parmesan & parsley Supreme of chicken stuffed with gorgonzola and sage mousse wrapped in Parma ham with braised barley Gratin of butternut squash, mascarpone, parmesan, artichokes, thyme & sun blushed tomatoes Roast chump of lamb with ratatouille of vegetables, roast tomato & red pepper sauce & parmentier potatoes Desserts Selection of farmhouse cheeses with quince jelly & oat cakes White and dark chocolate mousse with vanilla & blackcurrant sauce Warm dark chocolate fondant with compote of mixed berries infused with cinnamon Apple tarte tatin with calvados sauce Summer pudding with fruits of the forest and clotted cream (seasonal) Pistachio mousse with poached pear in saffron Tea, Coffee and mints included

5 Three-Course Sit Down Menu incl VAT Please choose ONE dish from each course to be served to everyone on board. However if you have any dietary requirements in your party, please let us know no later than 3 working days prior to your event. Starters Butternut squash, cumin & coriander soup with garlic croutons Smoked salmon mousse with king prawns, mesclun salad, honey and mustard dressing Capon salad - poached chicken with toasted pinenuts, raisins, tomatoes, basil and orange dressing Bresaola (cured beef), new potato, rocket & horseradish salad Gratin of smoked haddock, chive, leek, spinach, potato & parmesan Timbale of roast vegetables with basil pesto, goats cheese, walnuts and olives Mains Braised shin of beef in red wine, smoked pancetta, onions, mushrooms, mashed root vegetables & green beans Wild mushroom risotto with thyme, parmesan & parsley Pan-roasted salmon fillet, crushed minted new potatoes & broad beans with anchovy & rosemary dressing Grilled chicken escalope with saffron mashed celeriac and potato with creamy leek sauce Gratin of butternut squash, mascarpone, parmesan, artichokes, thyme & sun blushed tomatoes Roast corn fed chicken breast with white bean casserole & pesto dressing Desserts White and dark chocolate mousse with vanilla & blackcurrant sauce Warm dark chocolate fondant with mixed berry compote infused with cinnamon Apple tarte tatin with calvados sauce Summer pudding with fruits of the forest and clotted cream (seasonal) Pistachio mousse with poached pear in saffron Tea, Coffee and mints included with 3 courses 3 courses too much? Using our menu 2, why not have. 2 courses, starter and main courses, main and dessert 25.95

6 Showboat Menu If you are keeping an eye on costs and do not require a menu to select from, why not consider our Showboat menu. 3 courses incl VAT (excludes soup course) 4 courses incl VAT (includes soup course) Menu Scottish smoked salmon mousse with mustard and dill centre, king prawns with lemon and mesclun salad ~ Tomato, roast pepper and basil soup ~ Roasted supreme of chicken wrapped in Parma ham, served with dauphinoise potato and mushroom with thyme and red wine sauce and seasonal vegetables ~ White, dark and milk chocolate truffle cake with raspberry sauce Tea or Coffee and Mints Vegetarian alternatives available Dietary requirements MUST be notified no later than 3 working days prior to the event

7 Barbeque Buffet Menu incl VAT Cumberland pork sausage in hickory sauce Chinese style black bean sauce mini spare ribs Piri-piri spiced chicken brochettes Mixed vegetable brochettes Grilled sweet potato wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce Corn on the cob with chilli butter Jacket potatoes Mixed leaf salad Coleslaw Barbeque Buffet Menu incl VAT Moroccan chermoula spiced chicken Lamb kibbeh Oregano and lemon grilled chicken Grilled aubergine with peppers & tahini sauce Piri-piri spiced prawns Tomato, red onion, cucumber & feta salad Tabbouleh Pasta, grilled vegetables & basil pesto salad New potato, dill & garlic mayonnaise salad Save 5.50 per head -main course only remove dessert

8 Hot Buffet incl VAT Traditional beef cooked in Guinness with button onions, mushrooms, carrots & smoked bacon Chicken hot-pot with parmentier potatoes and mature cheddar Braised mixed mushrooms & spinach finished with smoked paprika & crème fraiche Gratin of butternut squash, peppers, courgettes, goats cheese & aubergines Saffron rice A selection of seasonal vegetables Roast new potatoes with red onions & rosemary Bread rolls and butter Hot Buffet incl VAT Spiced Moroccan lamb tagine with apricots, walnuts & coriander Grilled salmon with chive, white wine & leek sauce Chicken and seafood paella rice infused with saffron Braised mixed mushrooms & spinach with smoked paprika & crème fraiche Gratin dauphinoise Spiced couscous A selection of seasonal vegetables Cucumber, feta, rocket, oregano & tomato salad Bread rolls and butter Save 5.50 per head -main course only - remove dessert

9 Cold Buffet incl VAT Honey glazed ham Roast turkey breast, sage & onion stuffing & cranberry sauce Grilled med vegetables, feta cheese, olives, lemon dressing Potato & chive salad Coleslaw Bread rolls and butter Cold Buffet inc VAT Selection of charcuterie and pate with olives and caperberries Smoked paprika roast leg of chicken with citrus and garlic mayonnaise Grilled peppers, courgettes, aubergine, red onion, orzo pasta, basil dressing Tabbouleh salad bulgur wheat, cucumber, peppers, red onion and parsley Tomato, red onion, olive, oregano and feta salad New potato & chive salad Bread rolls and butter Cold Buffet incl VAT Selection of charcuterie and pate with olives and caperberries Smoked paprika roast leg of chicken with citrus and garlic mayonnaise Grilled peppers, courgettes, aubergine, red onion, orzo pasta, basil dressing Poached salmon with smoked salmon rosettes and asparagus Italian sea food salad with chilli, lemon & parsley Tabbouleh salad - bulgur wheat, cucumber, peppers, red onion and parsley Tomato, red onion, olive, oregano & feta salad New potato and chive salad Bread rolls and butter Save 5.50 per head -main course only - remove dessert

10 Indian Style Buffet Menu incl VAT Rogan josh (curried lamb) Vegetable and chickpea coconut curry Saffron pilau rice Cachoombar (red onion, coriander, cucumber & tomato salad) Garlic and coriander naan bread Indian Style Buffet Menu incl VAT Poppadoms and relishes Rogan josh (curried lamb ) Vegetable and chickpea coconut curry Murg tikka (chicken kebabs) Matter pannir (feta cheese and peas) Garlic and coriander naan bread Basmati pilau rice Cachoombar (red onion, coriander, cucumber & tomato salad) Save 5.50 per head -main course only - remove dessert

11 List of additional desserts for buffets incl VAT per person (Any other desserts required available upon request) Chocolate praline tart Strawberries and clotted cream (seasonal) Tarte au citron Key lime pie Baked vanilla cheesecake Banoffee pie Rocky road cheesecake Pecan pie Summer pudding (seasonal)

12 Finger Food Menu incl VAT Selection of sandwiches Vegetable samosas Breaded mozzarella grissini sticks Parma ham and goats cheese pizza Brie and cranberry parcels Moroccan spiced chicken brochettes Lamb, coriander and pine nut kibbeh Finger Food Menu incl VAT Selection of sandwiches Vegetable samosas Prawns in filo pastry Fig and goats cheese parcels Lamb, coriander and pine nut kibbeh Piri-piri spiced chicken brochettes Spinach and feta cheese bruschettas Thai seafood dim sum Smoked salmon and crab parcels A selection of mini patisserie can be added at a cost of 5.00 incl VAT

13 Canapé Menu incl VAT Choose six of the following (additional choices charged at 2.65 incl VAT per item) Warm canapés Mini roast beef Yorkshire puddings Chicken and bacon pie Vegetarian samosas (v) Parma ham pizza Cottage pie Sausage and potato cake Thai seafood dim sum Naan bread with masala chicken and mango Vegetable satay (v) Smoked salmon and crab parcel Duck spring roll Cold canapés Prawn and dill bouchée Mushroom and tarragon bouchée (v) Smoked salmon on blinis Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel Stilton and wild mushroom tartlets (v) Spinach and feta cheese bruschetta (v) Ham hock terrine and olive on brown bread Prosciutto, roast red pepper, basil pesto on polenta Manchego cheese and quince jelly on walnut bread A selection of mini patisserie can be added at a cost of 5.00 incl VAT

14 The following is a suggestion for some of our boats great for 2 hour cocktail cruises Sundowner Canapé Menu incl VAT (allows for chefs selection of 6 canapés per person) Brie, apple, hazelnut and fig mini brioche (v) Parmesan polenta with courgette and cherry tomato (v) Fromage frais, red pepper and black olive on white bread with curry spices (v) Choux pastry with blue cheese, almond and pistachio (v) Blue cheese, grilled vegetables and hazelnut on walnut bread (v) Aubergine, cheese, almond, fig and hazelnut on white bread (v) Horseradish, cheese, paprika and spinach on white bread (v) Tomato, goats cheese, pecan nuts on walnut bread (v) Comte cheese and apricot profiteroles (v) Blue cheese and mango on spiced bread (v) Courgette roll, tomato, cheese & prosciutto on olive bread Smoked salmon pancake Prawn with cream cheese, basil & spinach bread Crayfish, horseradish & lemon Trout eggs and crab profiteroles with cucumber Cured beef, fig, pistachio on hazelnut bread

15 Light Afternoon Tea incl VAT Sultana scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam A selection of teas (English breakfast / herbal / fruit teas) Coffee (decaff is also provided) Full Afternoon Tea incl VAT A selection of sandwiches: Severn & Wye smoked salmon and cream cheese Free-range egg mayonnaise and mustard cress Mature cheddar and pickle Smoked ham and mustard mayonnaise Atlantic prawn and herb mayonnaise (If required, other fillings can also be requested) Sultana scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam Mini traditional cakes and pastries A selection of teas (English breakfast / herbal / fruit teas) Coffee (decaff is also provided)

Banqueting Selector Menu for Formal Dinners per person

Banqueting Selector Menu for Formal Dinners 22.50 per person - 2017 Using fresh ingredients, our selection of exciting banqueting choices reflect modern trends but also include traditional favourites.