ALL THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT... MERCURE BANBURY WHATELY HALL HOTEL

ALL THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT... MERCURE BANBURY WHATELY HALL HOTEL

IT S THE MOST MAGICAL TIME OF THE YEAR. SO LOOK FWARD TO A SEASONAL SHT BREAK, TRADITIONAL FESTIVE FARE WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS, STYLISH CELEBRATIONS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN A PERFECTLY UNIQUE SETTING. Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel offers the perfect background for a traditional Christmas. Step inside the historic 17th century hotel and you will be greeted by a hotel full of individual character, from the stunning oak-panelled Swift s Restaurant to the wonderfully relaxing Horton Bar and Lounge with open fires. Relax and unwind while we look after every detail, from peeling the potatoes to chilling the Champagne. There really is something for everyone and we look forward to welcoming you. EVENT DIARY NOVEMBER Friday 27th and Saturday 28th Winter Wonderland party night from 27.00 per person DECEMBER Throughout December Winter Wonderland party nights from 30.00 per person Festive lunches and dinners 22.00 per person Disco Party festive lunches 25.00 per person (available for bookings of 35 adults or more) 6th, 13th and 20th December Sunday Carvery Lunch with Santa 15.00 adults Thursday 24th December Three-day Residential Christmas Package from 305.00 per person Friday 25th December Traditional Christmas Day Lunch 65.00 per person Thursday 31st December New Year s Eve Murder Mystery Dinner Dance 2

FESTIVE LUNCH AND DINNER FROM 22.00 MOUTHWATERING MAGIC IS ON THE MENU SO JOIN US F A MEMABLE MEAL Our delicious festive lunches and dinners are served Monday to Saturday throughout December (excluding 24th, 25th, 27th and 31st) in one of our beautiful dining rooms and include a three-course festive menu. Enjoy the food, the surroundings and the ambience, with friends, family or colleagues and get your magical Christmas off to a great start. TO START Leek and potato soup, truffle cream (v) Pork and cranberry terrine, balsamic syrup, apple and cinnamon chutney, mixed leaves Cheddar cheese and chive soufflé, caramelised walnut salad (v) MAINS Roast turkey, duck fat-roasted potatoes, festive stuffing, pork chipolata pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, gravy Confit leg of duck, creamed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, port jus Herb-crusted cod, bubble and squeak potato cake, wilted spinach, white wine sauce Sweet potato and goat s cheese tart, tomato and red pepper fondue (v) DESSERTS Traditional Christmas pudding, brandied crème anglaise Clementine and nutmeg bombe, candied orange Vanilla bean cheesecake, caramel sauce 22.00 per adult 10.95 per child (up to 12) SUNDAY LUNCH WITH SANTA 15.00 On Sundays (6th, 13th and 20th) enjoy a visit from Santa who will be handing out early Christmas gifts to all the children. TO START Creamy tomato soup (v) Breaded fish goujons accompanied by crisp salad leaves, lemon and tartare sauce Pork and cranberry terrine, balsamic syrup, apple and cinnamon chutney, mixed leaves MAIN COURSES FROM THE BUFFET Roast turkey with festive stuffing, pork chipolata *** Roast leg of pork, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling *** Battered cod, chunky chips *** Spaghetti in a tomato and basil sauce with Parmesan cheese (v) DESSERTS Chocolate fudge cake, thick cream Fresh fruit salad Strawberry and chocolate sundae Traditional Christmas pudding, brandied crème anglaise Selection of various ice creams and wafers 15.00 per adult 7.50 per child (up to 12) 3

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER FROM 29.00 per person ENJOY A GLASS OF BUCK S FIZZ AND CAROL SINGING BEFE A DELICIOUS THREE-COURSE DINNER MENU PRE-COURSE Join us for a glass of Buck s Fizz and live carol singing between 6pm and 7pm before sitting down to a delicious three-course dinner TO START Velouté of wild mushroom soup, thyme and pancetta dumpling Boudin of plaice and king prawns, sautéed courgettes, lime mousseline sauce Ham hock mustard and parsley rillettes, homemade piccalilli MAINS Chargrilled pork medallions, shallot mash, glazed root vegetables, Dijon mustard cream Roast sirloin of beef, roasted shallots and cherry tomatoes, wholegrain mustard Hollandaise Baked Scottish salmon, oatmeal crust, creamed leeks, potato terrine Caramelised onion, goat s cheese and tomato tart, Parmesan, rocket and lemon salad (v) DESSERTS Crisp brandy-snap basket of tropical fruits, lemon Chantilly cream Warm chocolate and walnut tart, vanilla bean ice cream, butterscotch sauce Date and maple pudding, Devon cream and pecan nut caramel From 29.00 per adult 14.00 per child (up to 12). Reservation and a 10.00 deposit per person (non-refundable/transferable) required CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH 65.00 per person MENU TO START Lightly curried parsnip soup, tempura cauliflower fritters (v) Confit chicken, hazelnut and bacon terrine, onion and sherry chutney, toasted pumpkin seed brioche Tian of king prawns, king crab and smoked trout, avocado crème fraîche, pickled cucumber INTERMEDIATE Raspberry sorbet CARVERY MAIN COURSES Butter-roasted Norfolk turkey, apricot and walnut forcemeat, bread sauce and roasted tarragon jus Slow-roasted shoulder of Herdwick lamb, parsley crust, homemade mint sauce Honey and mustard glazed gammon ham, parsley, onion and English mustard velouté Paupiette of lemon sole, brown shrimp and asparagus mousse, crab and horseradish butter sauce Herb-roasted butternut squash, wild mushroom and leek fricassee, crispy cheese galette (v) Mains served with roasted root vegetables, chestnut glazed Brussels, cauliflower gratin and roast goose fat potatoes DESSERTS Homemade Christmas pudding, orange butter and Calvados brandy sauce Chocolate pecan nut tart, caramelised brown bread ice cream, white chocolate sauce Selection of fine British cheese to include Oxford Blue, Cornish Yarg, Applewood Cheddar and Red Wensleydale, celery, fig chutney, wheat crackers AFTER-COURSE Cafetière coffee and homemade petits fours From 65.00 per adult 30.00 per child (up to 12). Reservation and a 10.00 deposit per person (non-refundable/transferable) required 4

BOXING DAY DINNER 42.00 per person CANDLELIT DINNER ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITH A FREE GLASS OF SPARKLING WINE AND CANAPÉS ON ARRIVAL MENU PRE-COURSE Free glass of sparkling wine and canapés on arrival TO START Cream of cauliflower soup and aged Cheddar cheese (v) Oak-smoked Scottish salmon shallots, caper and lemon dressing, crusty rye bread Oriental-style rare beef salad, Asian greens, coriander and peanut dressing MAINS Barbecued Magret duck breast, creamed Savoy cabbage, morello cherry jus Soft herb-crusted rack of lamb cooked pink, with glazed parsnips and Madeira jus Baked Cornish hake fillet, spinach, cockles and cauliflower, crispy new potatoes Aubergine, courgette and Romano pepper tian, mozzarella, basil and tomato ragout (v) DESSERTS Baked Alaska Dark chocolate truffle torte, Scottish raspberries, clotted cream English Cheese board, celery, grapes, apple chutney, wheat biscuits AFTER-COURSE Coffee and homemade mince pies 42.00 per adult 19.00 per child (up to 12) Reservation and a 10.00 deposit per person (non-refundable/transferable) required 5

F SPARKLING SIGHTS AND THE HAPPIEST NIGHTS, WELCOME TO OUR WINTER WONDERLAND! The setting will be cool, white and glistening but the atmosphere warm, friendly and fun at our Winter Wonderland. You ll feel like you ve entered through a magical wardrobe as you enjoy delicious food and festive entertainment all set to a wintry white backdrop. Parkside parties start at 7pm Dinner served at 7.30pm Disco until 12.30am Swift s and Berkeley parties start at 7pm Dinner served at 8pm Disco until 12.30am EVENT DETAILS DJ in the Parkside Suite and Swift s Restaurant until 12.30am. Guests dining in the Berkeley Lounge will be able to join in the dancing in Swift s Free glass of bubbly on arrival for Sunday to Thursday party nights For information about drinks packages, please ask your events planner for details Minimum numbers will apply: please ask your events planner for further details Reservations and a 10.00 deposit per person (non-refundable or transferable) required 6

WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY NIGHTS from 27.00 per person MENU TO START Leek and potato soup, truffle cream (v) Pork and cranberry terrine, balsamic syrup, apple and cinnamon chutney, mixed leaves Cheddar cheese and chive soufflé, caramelised walnut salad (v) MAINS PARKSIDE SUITE FROM THE CARVERY: Roast turkey, duck fat-roasted potatoes, festive stuffing, pork chipolata pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, gravy Roast leg of pork, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling Herb-crusted cod, bubble and squeak potato cake, wilted spinach, white wine sauce Sweet potato and goat s cheese tart, tomato and red pepper fondue (v) MAINS SWIFT S RESTAURANT Roast turkey, duck fat-roasted potatoes, festive stuffing, pork chipolata pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, gravy Confit leg of duck, creamed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, port jus Herb-crusted cod, bubble and squeak potato cake, wilted spinach, white wine sauce Sweet potato and goat s cheese tart, tomato and red pepper fondue (v) DESSERTS Traditional Christmas pudding, brandied crème anglaise Clementine and nutmeg bombe, candied orange Vanilla bean cheesecake, caramel sauce WHY NOT STAY OVER? Relax in the knowledge that your bed for the night is only a few feet away! Our special Winter Wonderland rates are: 55.00 room only 60.00 bed and breakfast single room 70.00 bed and breakfast double room PARTY DATES NOVEMBER 27th and 28th Parkside Suite 27.00 Berkeley Restaurant 30.00 Swift s Restaurant 37.50 DECEMBER 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th Parkside Suite 33.00 Berkeley Restaurant 35.00 Swift s Restaurant 39.95 (all prices per person) 7

CHRISTMAS RESIDENTIAL PACKAGES CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY BOXING DAY 27TH DECEMBER Arrive and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, then join the carol singers around the open fire from 6pm to 7pm with a glass of Buck s Fizz. Celebrate Midnight Mass at St Mary s, with mulled wine and mince pies upon your return. Open your presents and wander down for a hearty English breakfast, then enjoy a stroll around Banbury to work up an appetite for Christmas Day lunch. Relax in the afternoon and join us for The Queen s Speech and a slice of Christmas cake. In the evening a light buffet will be served in the restaurant. Start the day with a full English breakfast, or treat yourselves and enjoy breakfast in bed. The day is yours to do as you please before returning for a delicious three-course meal and evening entertainment. Set yourself up for the journey home with a hearty breakfast before departing at your leisure. We wish you well for 2016! 8

CHRISTMAS PACKAGE PRICES FESTIVE RESIDENTIAL PACKAGE Three-night break from 305.00 per person (24th to 27th December) Packages include meals and entertainment as stated. Prices are per person and based on two people sharing. Single supplement charge: 20.00 per night in a double room for sole occupancy. No supplement in a single-bedded room. BED AND BREAKFAST Bed and breakfast from 35.00 per person per night (1st to 23rd December and 27th December to 6th January, excluding New Year s Eve) Prices are per person based on two people sharing a double room. Single supplement charges will apply. 9

NEW YEAR S EVE JOIN US ON NEW YEAR S EVE F AN EXCITING EVENING OF MURDER! Join us on New Year s Eve for an evening of murder! We re once again hosting The Killing Game for a special New Year s Eve event, which includes a welcome drink, murder mystery dinner with a disco afterwards, and overnight accommodation with breakfast. Prices are 160.00 per person for a one-night stay and 212.50 per person for a two-night stay (based on two people sharing a double or twin room). Single room supplements apply. Count down to the New Year in style and join us for a spine-chilling murder mystery evening courtesy of The Killing Game, a leading provider of high-quality, interactive murder mystery evenings. You will have the chance to question the suspects before submitting your answer form with who you think the murderer is there s a prize for the best answer. Once the mystery s solved, you ll have the opportunity to dance the night away at our disco before retiring to your room. With fun, mystery and great memories guaranteed, this will be the perfect way to start 2016! 10

A KILLER EVENING! If you ve ever fancied yourself as a budding Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple, this is the New Year s Eve you ve been waiting for! You ll need all your wits about you to spot all the clues and ask the right questions but imagine the glory when your sleuthing correctly identifies the murderer: it will give you something extra to celebrate when the midnight chimes sound. Join us for The Killing Game and your evening will include: A welcome drink on arrival A scrumptious New Year s Eve dinner An intriguing murder mystery with professional actors A fabulous party until 1am Overnight accommodation and breakfast For more information or to book, contact The Killing Game on 03300 882851 or visit the website at www.killinggame.co.uk Only bookable via The Killing Game FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT STAYS Stay from just 39.50 B&B per person per night UPGRADE YOUR ROOM Upgrade your room to one of our executive suites for 20.00 per room per night 11

All THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT MERCURE For more information on our festive events and offers please contact us on: FUTURE EVENTS TO LOOK FWARD TO: Throughout 2016 A unique venue for your special event Our events planner will help you plan your wedding or family celebration. We can cater for up to 120 guests in our oakpanelled Swift s Restaurant which looks out onto beautifully manicured gardens. And with 69 bedrooms we have the flexibility to accommodate your every need. 01295 253261 h6633-sb@accor.com mercure.com/festive Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel 17-19 Horsefair, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0AN Wedding packages from 49.00 per person and private dining/events from 29.00 per person. Over 70 hotels in the UK and 700 worldwide Best price guarantee on mercure.com