WARM UP F CHRISTMAS WITH MERCURE WATFD HUNTON PARK HOTEL
A VERY WARM WELCOME CONTENTS Oh the weather outside is frightful but inside Mercure Hunton Park is so delightful 02 Welcome 03 Festive Diary 04 Snow Ball 07 Festive Offers 08 Festive Lunches 09 Festive Afternoon Tea 10 Festive Breaks 11 Itinerary NOVEMBER Snow Ball Party Nights Limited dates in November 12 Christmas Day Lunch 13 Winter Weddings 14 New Year s Eve CHRISTMAS EVENT DIARY It s going to be a very merry Christmas this year at Mercure Hunton Park, with special celebrations and events throughout the festive season. Eat, drink and be merry with fabulous food, entertainment and cosy festive breaks. We can t wait to welcome you this Christmas. DECEMBER Christmas Carvery Every Sunday in December Snow Ball Party Nights Throughout December (excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year s Eve) Festive Afternoon Tea Throughout December Festive Lunches Throughout December New Year s Eve Gala Dinner Monday 31st December
E AT, DRINK AND BE MERRY Dine in style at The Snow Ball. CHRISTMAS GLITZ & GLAMOUR Dreaming of a white Christmas? Then make that dream come true with Mercure. Get dressed up and get into the spirit of The Snow Ball. Celebrate in style with an unforgettable evening of decadence, dining and dancing. Think full-on glamour and festive glitz. Seasonal sparkle and dramatic décor. With more than enough fizz and fun for everyone. TO START Butternut squash soup Herb croutons, Parmesan Smoked fish and prawn platter Salmon ballotine, curly endive, orange and beetroot salad Mosaic of chicken, apricot and tarragon terrine Wild mushrooms, tomato focaccia MAINS Turkey paupiette Roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, winter vegetables, traditional gravy Seared fillet of bream Saffron potatoes, curly kale, sauce antiboise Char-grilled Mediterranean vegetable and halloumi tower Sweet potato fondant, roasted pepper coulis DESSERTS Traditional Christmas pudding Spiced brandy sauce Chocolate-coated honeycomb cheesecake Strawberry sablé mousse Fruits of the forest compote TO FINISH Accompanied by coffee and mince pies With regard to any food allergies and/or intolerances, please do not hesitate to speak to our staff about the ingredients in your meal when placing your order. Thank you and we wish you an enjoyable meal. 2018 PARTY DATES Sunday to Thursday from 38 per person Fridays and Saturdays from 42 per person If you d like to carry your celebrations over to the New Year, we are happy to make our festive celebrations available in January and February 2019. Please contact us to discuss availability. Private parties available on request. A 10 deposit per person is required at the time of booking. Happy hour: 6pm to 7pm Party starts: 7pm Seated for dinner: Joiner parties seated at 7.30pm Private parties seated at 8pm Main bar open until: 1am Disco until: 12 midnight (Friday to Saturday), 11pm (Sunday to Thursday) Dress code: dress to impress
CHRISTMAS OFFERS Treat yourselves this Christmas with a fantastic range of offers on food, drinks, entertainment and accommodation. COCKTAIL RECEPTION Celebrate in style with a cocktail drinks reception. MAKE A NIGHT OF IT Make a night of your celebrations and spend the night with us. Rooms start from 55 per person sharing a twin or double room including breakfast. MIDNIGHT MUNCHIES Bacon ciabatta or egg ciabatta 5 each, or 4 each if pre-booked before 1st December. JOIN A PARTY An evening of entertainment and festive food to the stunning backdrop of our Snow Ball. FESTIVE DRINKS PACKAGES Have your drinks waiting for you at your table, saving time and money. GANISER OFFERS Complimentary bedroom for the organiser (subject to availability) based on a minimum number of 30 guests. HAPPY HOUR 6pm to 7pm on all party nights: 20% off drinks.
FESTIVE LUNCHES WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS AFTERNOON TEA WITH CHRISTMAS GOODIES Gather your family, friends or colleagues round the table in the run-up to Christmas. Our delicious festive-themed menus are served in The Huntsman Pantry restaurant, throughout December. Expect a warm welcome, beautiful surroundings and a meal to remember. Bar opens: 12 noon Lunch served: from 12.30pm to 3pm Dress code: smart casual, no trainers THROUGHOUT DECEMBER From 25 per person for three courses. From 20 per person for two courses, children 4-12 from 15, under-3s eat FREE Pre-booking is required: please call 01923 277704 to book direct with our sales team or email hb048-sb2@accor.com SANDWICH SELECTION: Smoked salmon and cucumber Egg and watercress Turkey and cranberry Cheese and pickle CAKE SELECTION: Mini Yule log Christmas pudding Mince pies Mini macarons Raspberry Eton mess Flavoured scone with clotted cream and jam Freshly brewed tea and coffee TO START MAINS DESSERTS Available throughout December* 17.95 per adult, 8.95 per child Tomato and roasted pepper soup Smoked fish and prawn platter Assiette of Italian mezze Cold meat, char-grilled Mediterranean vegetables, olives, hummus, flatbread Traditional roast turkey Braised feather-blade of beef Baked Portobello mushroom Petit ratatouille, Stilton cheese Pan-fried hake fillet Saffron nage Traditional Christmas pudding Spiced brandy sauce Chocolate, orange and nutmeg pots Wild berry compote, Chantilly cream Chocolate-coated mixed fruit pavlova Fresh fruit platter AFTERNOON TEA WITH A GLASS OF BUBBLY Includes a glass of sparkling wine Available throughout December* 23.95 per adult AFTERNOON TEA WITH A GLASS OF CHAMPERS TO FINISH Coffee and mince pies Includes a glass of Champagne With regard to any food allergies and/or intolerances, please do not hesitate to speak to our staff about the ingredients in your meal when placing your order. Thank you and we wish you an enjoyable meal. Available throughout December* 25.95 per adult *Excluding Christmas Day.
CHRISTMAS BREAKS HOLIDAY ITINERARY Take it easy this Christmas with a relaxing Mercure break in beautiful surroundings. THREE-NIGHT STAY Monday 24th to Thursday 27th December 569 per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room. 399 for single occupancy. Package includes meals and entertainment as stated. Room upgrades available from 40 per room per night. For information on our child prices, please contact reservations direct. TWO-NIGHT STAY Monday 24th to Thursday 27th December 406 per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room. 279 for single occupancy. Package includes meals and entertainment as stated. Room upgrades available from 40 per room per night. For information on our child prices, please contact reservations direct. FRIENDS & FAMILY BED & BREAKFAST Monday 24th to Thursday 27th December 75 bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room. 399 for single occupancy. Room upgrades available from 40 per room per night. For information on our child prices, please contact reservations direct. Please contact us on hb048-fo1@accor.com or 01923 277700 We always ask for a 100 deposit per person for residential packages, with the balance due 4 weeks prior to the arrival date. For friends and family bookings we need a credit card at the time of booking to guarantee the room, with payment taken on arrival. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. CHRISTMAS EVE Arrive at your leisure and check in with our friendly reception team, then enjoy a traditional afternoon tea. Relax in our lounge and bar and join us for a glass of bubbles followed by a festive three-course dinner. Take a short stroll in our 22 acres of landscaped gardens to celebrate, then join us back at the hotel for a hot chocolate and a delicious home-made cookie upon your return. CHRISTMAS DAY Open your presents and wander downstairs for a full-choice English breakfast. Join us for a sparkling wine and festive canapés followed by a glorious four-course lunch with all the trimmings. The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you please, then in the early evening enjoy a light supper. BOXING DAY Have a well-deserved lie-in and start the day with a hearty breakfast in our restaurant. If you re feeling up to it and your pockets are not feeling the pinch, try the Boxing Day sales reception will be on hand for other ideas. Later join us for a delicious lunch, then relax in the bar before enjoying dinner with a tasty dessert and coffee. THURSDAY 27TH DECEMBER Enjoy our breakfast buffet before the journey home. We wish you a safe trip back!
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS DRE AMING OF A WHITE WEDDING TO START Join us for a wonderful four-course feast, with all the scrumptious trimmings you could ask for. The Huntsman Pantry will be decked out for the big day, with a visit from Santa and his elves and a present for all children 12 and under. A glass of sparkling wine and festive canapés on arrival. Caramelised onion soup Gruyère and rosemary croûte Ham hock Mustard and Serrano ham terrine, potato salad, quail s egg, curly endive Smoked halibut Beetroot carpaccio, poached pears, balsamic syrup INTERMEDIATE Prosecco and green apple sorbet MAINS Traditional roast turkey Honey-roasted gammon Salmon coulibiac Chive beurre blanc Butternut squash, onion confit and goat s cheese strudel Roasted pepper cream DESSERTS Traditional Christmas pudding Spiced brandy sauce Wild berry crème brûlée Shortbread biscuits Trio of cheesecakes Lemon, blueberry, chocolate FOLLOWED BY Cheese selection Biscuits TO FINISH Accompanied by coffee and mince pies It s the most wonderful time of the year, for the most wonderful day of your life. WITH DATES AVAILABLE FROM 1ST TO 30TH DECEMBER 2018 SPARKLE PACKAGE (THIS WINTER PACKAGE IS APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT DECEMBER) Venue hire of the foyer, boardroom and marquee Civil Ceremony room hire and red carpet arrival A glass of winter Pimm s, sparkling wine or mulled wine per guest on arrival Roasted chestnuts or five canapés per person on arrival A delicious three-course wedding breakfast with freshly brewed tea, coffee and mints A half-bottle of house wine per guest to accompany your meal A glass of sparkling wine per guest for the toast Hog roast evening buffet Chair covers with colour-coordinated sashes Centrepieces for your tables Festive decoration in the Manor House and marquee DJ, disco and dance floor Dedicated Wedding Coordinator to help plan your day Menu tasting for the couple Complimentary use of the Superior Suite With regard to any food allergies and/or intolerances, please do not hesitate to speak to our staff about the ingredients in your meal when placing your order. Thank you and we wish you an enjoyable meal. 79 per adult, 35 per child (4-12), under-3s eat FREE Lunch served: 12.30pm and 3pm Dress code: smart casual, no trainers WINTER WEDDINGS Price on application: prices start from 5,000 Please contact our dedicated Wedding Coordinator on 01923 277708 or email hb048-sb3@accor.com A deposit of 10 per person is required, with the full balance due 4 weeks prior. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. This package is based on 60 guests. Additional guests will be chargeable.
NEW YEAR S EVE GALA NEW YEAR S EVE MENU Celebrate the New Year in style with a glass of bubbles and canapés on arrival, followed by our live singer and disco. Bar opens: 7pm Dinner served from: 8pm Celebrations finish: 1am Dress code: black tie 319 per couple (based on two adults sharing) Package includes afternoon tea, Champagne reception, gala dinner, accommodation and brunch on New Year s Day. 89 non-residential per adult Package includes Champagne reception and gala dinner. TO START Tomato and Ricard consommé Julienne vegetables, quail s egg Smoked chicken and thyme panna cotta Tomato, cucumber and red onion salad, lime and coriander dressing Duo of salmon: smoked and beetroot gravadlax Celeriac and apple remoulade, citrus and herb dressing MAINS Fillet of beef Dauphinoise potatoes, braised baby vegetables, bordelaise sauce Seared salmon fillet Thyme, anchovies, crushed potatoes, parmesan glazed asparagus, crayfish bisque Thyme, beetroot and feta gratin Honey roasted parsnips DESSERTS Dark chocolate fondant with a melting core Chocolate point, pistachio ice cream, chocolate sphere Mini profiterole tower Caramel sauce Cheese selection Biscuits, traditional accompaniments TO FINISH Coffee and petits fours INTERMEDIATE Pink Champagne sorbet With regard to any food allergies and/or intolerances, please do not hesitate to speak to our staff about the ingredients in your meal when placing your order. Thank you and we wish you an enjoyable meal.
For more information on our festive events and offers please contact us on: 01923 277704 hb048-sb2@accor.com mercure.com/festive Mercure Watford Hunton Park Hotel Essex Lane, Hunton Bridge, Watford, Hertfordshire WD4 8PN