Calendar of events November 2013 event Price (Per person) Friday 29th Saturday 30th Christmas Party Night From 29.95 December 2013 event Price (Per person) Sunday 1st Three-Course Sunday Lunch 29.95 per adult Sunday 8th With Santa 10.00 per child under 12 Sunday 15th Saturday 7th Sunday 8th Christmas Party Night From 29.95 Friday 6th Through The Decades From 44.95 Friday 13th Saturday 14th Sunday 15th Christmas Party Night From 29.95 Friday 20th Sunday 22nd Tuesday 24th Friday 27th Festive Break From 349.00 Wednesday 25th Traditional Christmas Lunch 69.00 per adult 29.00 per child under 12 Tuesday 31st Black and White Ball 89.00 Terms and conditions apply to all Christmas events and packages. Please visit www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/craxtonwood for further details. Welcome MACDONALD CRAXTON WOOD HOTEL IS SET WITHIN 27 ACRES OF ENCHANTED WOODLAND MAKING IT THE PERFECT SETTING FOR YOUR FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS. If you re looking for a fun packed evening in a beautiful setting, come and bring your party to our party for an evening of eating, drinking and dancing. If you want a small intimate celebration we cater for private parties too. What s more we have a variety of spa and pamper packages for the ultimate getting ready experience and some great relaxation treatments which are essential for those party hangovers. Why not give your evening a perfect finish and take advantage of our festive accommodation rates? It s our dedication to only serving the highest quality food that makes us different. Our chefs work from whole raw ingredients using the freshest and finest produce and our highly reputable suppliers are carefully selected to ensure we can trace every ingredient back to its source. To find out more about our suppliers and our passion for food provenance, please visit www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/eat-drink No matter what you are looking for, with Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel you be sure that you will receive exceptional food, a great atmosphere, wonderful service and long lasting memories.
Christmas party nights PREPARE TO PARTY, CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON AT OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT. EAT, DRINK AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY. Start the night with unlimited Buck s Fizz. Then indulge in a fantastic three course festive dinner created with the finest ingredients prepared by our award-winning chefs. Then it s your turn to party as the resident DJ fills the dancefloor with hits from the last four decades! Dates Friday 29th November Saturday 30th November Saturday 7th December Sunday 8th December Saturday 14th December Sunday 15th December Friday 20th December Saturday 21st December Sunday 22nd December times 7.30pm 1.00am Price (per person) From 29.95 Menu STARTER Cream of winter vegetable soup, herb beignet Poached Shetland salmon, fennel and cucumber salad, gazpacho dressing MAIN COURSE Roast British turkey breast with a seasonal herb centre, roast potatoes, winter vegetables and buttered Brussels sprouts Wild haddock with wholegrain mustard and smoked cheese sauce Roasted root vegetable, sage and onion filo bundle, white wine and wholegrain mustard sauce DESSERT Vanilla crème brulee, lemon shortbread, red wine-poached pear White chocolate and cranberry cheesecake
Through the decades PARTY THROUGH THE DECADES! DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY TO HITS from THE 70s, 80s, 90s AND THE NOUGHTIES WITH A HIGH ENERGY SHOW and OUTSTANDING VOCALS FROM OUR FABULOUS BAND. Begin your evening with unlimited Buck s Fizz from 7.30pm. Indulge in your delicious three course festive dinner prepared with the finest ingredients by our award-winning chefs. After this, you will be entertained by our live band and be prepared to dance the night away, with music from across the last four decades. The evening ends with our resident DJ playing all your requests til the early hours. Dates Friday 6th December Friday 13th December times 7.00pm 1.00am Price (per person) 44.95 Menu STARTER Cream of winter vegetable soup, herb beignet Poached Shetland salmon, fennel and cucumber salad, gazpacho dressing MAIN COURSE Roast British turkey breast with a seasonal herb centre, roast potatoes, winter vegetables and buttered Brussels sprouts Wild haddock with wholegrain mustard and smoked cheese sauce Roasted root vegetable, sage and onion filo bundle, white wine and wholegrain mustard sauce DESSERT Vanilla crème brulee, lemon shortbread, red wine-poached pear White chocolate and cranberry cheesecake
Menu SUNDAY lunch A choice of three courses from our traditional family festive Sunday menu With beef, turkey or salmon and all the traditional trimmings A children s menu for under 12 years Sunday lunch with Santa Fine dining, first-class service and that special visitor in the red suit our remarkable recipe for your special family Sunday. Our chefs have worked hard to select the finest produce to create the most delectable three course meal and the choice from our festive Sunday menu is all yours. Dates Sunday 1st December Sunday 8th December Sunday 15th December Arriving at our beautiful hotel, the gorgeous gardens and woods help set a scene for a very special family celebration. Then just sit back, relax with your beloved family and friends and enjoy the magical moment as the children s faces light up when Santa Claus makes his special visit! times 12.30pm 2.30pm Prices (per person) 22.50 per adult 10.00 per child under 12 years
Traditional Christmas Day lunch It s a once-a-year event, so relax and let our celebrated restaurant make your Christmas lunch a special time to savour with your loved ones. This year your day begins with a chilled glass of Champagne, before making your way into our restaurant for a truly memorable Christmas Day lunch. Specially created for you using the finest seasonal ingredients, take the chance to relax and let us take care of everything. Lunch also includes a glass of wine for adults or a soft drink for children and is followed by a visit from Santa Claus. date Wednesday 25th December times From 12.30pm 2.30pm Prices (per person) 69.00 per adult 29.00 per child aged five 14 years Children under four dine free Menu STARTER Cream of winter vegetable soup, herb beignet Potted Lancashire shrimp, apple and watercress salad, garlic croutes Goat s cheese mousse, pickled beetroot and orange vinaigrette MAIN COURSE Roast British turkey breast with a seasonal herb centre, roast potatoes, winter vegetables and buttered Brussels sprouts Scottish rib of beef, Yorkshire pudding, wild mushrooms and baby onion Bordelaise Seared wild cod, spinach, celeriac and leek fricassee, crayfish and lobster bisque Root vegetable and walnut filo bundle, pumpkin puree, white wine veloute DESSERT Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy butter sauce, rum ice cream Triple chocolate mousse, gingerbread and caramelised figs Cassis-poached pear, apple compote, mulled wine syrup British cheese selection, tomato chutney, Waldorf salad TO FOLLOW Coffee and mince pies
Peace and Quiet Festive Break Escape from all the hectic work and enjoy a truly tranquil break. Set in 27 acres of woodland yet close to the City of Chester, Macdonald Craxton Wood is the ideal venue for a relaxing festive break away from it all. Arrive at your leisure on Christmas Eve, stay for three enjoyable nights and, with no set itinerary to tie you down, you can come and go as you please. Christmas Day itself is a special occasion and you will be treated to a delicious lunch and a visit from Santa Claus, and if you re still peckish in the evening then sample the delights from our festive buffet. dates Tuesday 24th Friday 27th December Price (per person) 349.00 Spoil yourself with treatments in our spa, go shopping in Chester or simply relax by our wonderful heated indoor swimming pool. A delicious and hearty breakfast is served each morning and dinner is included on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day in our award-winning restaurant.
New Year s Eve black and white ball Menu Dress in your best for a refined evening of enjoyment with our fabulous dinner dance to welcome in 2014. Join our black and white themed dinner dance for an evening to remember. You will be welcomed with a Champagne drinks reception before indulging in a sumptuous four course gala dinner followed by coffee and petits fours. Afterwards get ready to join in the fun with our live entertainment and dance the night away with our resident DJ as you welcome in the new year. date Tuesday 31st December times 7.00pm 1.00am Prices (per person) 89.00 Overnight stay package: 159.00 per person including breakfast STARTER Beetroot-cured salmon, fennel and beetroot salad Intermediate Cream of butternut squash, honey and sage soup, curried crème fraiche MAIN COURSE Fillet of Scottish beef and braised shin, baby onions, wild mushrooms and smoked bacon Wild Atlantic cod, spinach, celeriac and pumpkin fricassee, langoustine and lobster bisque DESSERT Cardamom pannacotta, blood orange sorbet, burnt orange syrup TO FOLLOW Freshly brewed coffee and petits fours
New Year festive break Combine relaxation with New Year celebration at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel. With our Vital Leisure Club & Spa available to you, there is a wide range of beauty and relaxation treatments to assist your preparations for your new year celebrations. Check in on the 30th and spend the day being pampered and preened ready for the dinner dance the following evening. Or why not check out the winter sales in Chester and find some last minute accessories for your party outfit? Alternatively check in for your two night break on New Year s Eve and relax on New Year s Day without the stress of driving home after a late night. Blow away the cobwebs with a walk around our grounds or a leisurely swim in our pool. Your two night break includes your entry to the New Year s Eve gala ball, accommodation in a Classic room, breakfast on both mornings and dinner in the restaurant on your second night. dates Monday 30th December and Tuesday 31st December Tuesday 31st December and Wednesday 1st January Price (per person) 229.00 based on two sharing Includes New Year s Eve gala ball, two nights accommodation (either 30th and 31st December or 31st and 1st January), breakfast on both mornings and dinner in the restaurant on the second night. Late check out at 12.00pm.
Winter weddings Celebrate your wonderful day in our lovely hotel amidst 27 acres of enchanting woodland. There s always something special about winter weddings, but at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel they are truly romantic and unforgettable. The stunning function rooms and gardens are the perfect setting for the wedding and civil partnership ceremonies of your dreams. Say your vows in the magnificent Craxton Suite, bathed in natural light from its fulllength windows overlooking the gardens. We ll pamper you and your guests with glorious food, fabulous service and the best of accommodation we know you truly deserve it. Weddings and packages are available for all occasions. Book on 0844 879 9038 or email weddings.craxton@macdonald-hotels.co.uk
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Near Chester, Ch66 9PB Telephone: 0844 879 9038 Email: events.craxton@macdonald-hotels.co.uk www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/craxtonwood