Dining and Events for the 2016 Festive Season

Dining and Events for the 2016 Festive Season

Merry Christmas Christmas perfectly wrapped up for you... from us all at The Whitminster Inn Accommodation...1 Christmas Party Nights... 2 Festive Christmas Lunches... 4 Festive Christmas in the Evening... 5 Christmas Day... 6 Sunday Lunch with Santa... 8 Christmas Pantomime - Peter Pan... 8 Boxing Day... 9 New Year s Eve in the Orchard Marquee... 10 New Year s Eve in the English Restaurant... 11 New Year s Day...12 Terms and Conditions...13 Our party packages take the hard work out of Christmas. Whether you re getting together with friends and family, or arranging your office party, we ll provide all the food and drink, entertainment and atmosphere you could wish for. With a choice of packages from traditional feasts to theme nights, we promise you and your guests a Christmas to remember. The festivities needn t end with the last dance or drop of Champagne. Instead of taking a cab home, you can enjoy a comfortable night right here. The following room rates are per night and include a Full English breakfast. Party Nights double bedroom - 92 per room Christmas Eve - 140 per room New Year s Eve - 140 per room 1

Christmas Party Nights Menu Smoked Salmon Rillettes, cucumber pickle, capers and pink peppercorns, served with dill and Dijon dressing Single Gloucester and Leek Fondue Tartlet, dressed rocket and sun dried tomato Pressed Ham Hock Terrine, chefs homemade piccalilli and lambs leaf salad Traditional Roasted Turkey, Whitminster roasted potatoes, sausage and bacon roll and seasoning, with Brussel sprouts and glazed carrots Mozzarella and Vine Tomato Pithivier, served with a Provençale of Mediterranean vegetables Seared Salmon Fillet, lemon and lime risotto with rocket Join us in the Orchard Marquee for an evening of fabulous food and festive entertainment! With amazing performances from Jon Clare and The Fabulous Dough Boys and disco from Generation Events, superb three course menu, Party Nights at the Whitminster Inn are the perfect way to get you in the Christmas spirit! Book early to avoid disappointment - you won t want to miss this! Friday 2nd December 35 per person Saturday 3rd December 37.50 per person Friday 9th December 35 per person Saturday 10th December 37.50 per person Friday 16th December 35 per person Saturday 17th December 37.50 per person Jon Clare and The Fabulous Doughboys have been performing their high energy live show since the late 80s. Led by founder member Jon Clare, the bands dynamic piano, bass & drums line up really packs a punch. How can a three piece make such a big noise? is a question that is commonly asked. The Fabulous Doughboys perform totally live with no backing tracks, relying only on pure musicianship and enthusiasm. Drawing on classic songs from as far back as the 1950s and given the powerhouse piano treatment The Fabulous Doughboys have been packing dance floors and entertaining at all sorts of venues for decades. Traditional Plum Pudding with brandy butter Lemon Posset topped with fruits of the forest and homemade vanilla shortbread Chocolate Fudge Brownie, served with vanilla ice cream and strawberry TO FINISH Coffee and mince pies Bar opens at 7.00pm. Dinner served from 7.30pm. Carriages at midnight Fridays, 1am Saturdays 2 Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk 3

Festive Dining Celebrate the festive period in style in our English Restaurant. Christmas Lunches If you can t make the evening or just want to get out of the office for a treat, come to our English restaurant for some traditional festive food at lunchtime. Dates Every Monday to Saturday throughout December until Saturday 24th Time Lunchtime bookings from 12 noon 4.00pm Price Two courses - 13.75, three courses - 15.75 Salmon and Spring Onion Fish Cakes, homemade tartare sauce and lemon Chefs Own Soup of the Day Chicken Liver Parfait, ale chutney and toasted focaccia Roast Turkey or Beef Topside from the Carvery, served with traditional accompaniments Mozzarella Cheese and Vine Tomato Pithivier with Mediterranean vegetable Provençale Oven Roasted Loin of Cod with a fresh parsley cream sauce, new potatoes and buttered green beans Salted Caramel Cheesecake with toffee ice cream and butterscotch sauce Bread and Butter Pudding with warm custard sauce Christmas Evenings Bring your family, friends or work colleagues and enjoy a traditional festive meal in our cosy restaurant. Dates Time Price Monday to Sunday evenings throughout December until Friday 23rd Evening bookings from 6.00pm 9.00pm Two courses 13.75 per person Three courses 15.75 per person Salmon and Spring Onion Fish Cakes, homemade tartare and lemon Chefs Own Soup of the Day Chicken Liver Parfait, ale chutney and toasted focaccia Smoked Salmon Rillettes with cucumber pickle, capers and pink peppercorns, served with a dill and Dijon dressing Roast Turkey or Beef Topside from the Carvery, served with traditional accompaniments Mozzarella Cheese and Vine Tomato Pithivier with Mediterranean vegetable Provençale Seared Fillet of Salmon, lemon and lime risotto with rocket and micro coriander Salted Caramel Cheesecake with toffee ice cream and butterscotch sauce Bread and Butter Pudding with warm custard sauce Cheese Plate - stilton, Gloucester cheddar and brie, apple chutney, grapes and crackers 4 Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk 5

ON ARRIVAL Selection of canapes and a glass of Bucks Fizz Roasted Heritage Tomato and Red Basil Soup, with chestnut confetti and toasted rosemary focaccia Tian of Smoked Trout, creamed horseradish and golden beetroot with watercress salad and citrus crème fraiche Trio of Chilled Melon macerated with peach schnapps and finished with toasted coconut flakes Leave clearing up all the wrapping paper and toys until later and enjoy a family Christmas lunch in our Orchard Marquee. Join us on Christmas Day and take the hassle out of preparing lunch for all the family Let us do it all for you!! Roasted Heritage Tomato and Red Basil Soup, with chestnut confetti and toasted rosemary focaccia Tian of Smoked Trout, creamed horseradish and golden beetroot with watercress salad and citrus crème fraiche Trio of Chilled Melon macerated with peach schnapps and finished with toasted coconut flakes Sit back and relax while we serve a fabulous festive lunch in our English Restaurant. Traditional Roast Turkey, Roast Beef and Honey Roast Gammon, served with all the trimmings, roasted parsnips, Brussel sprouts, buttered carrots and cauliflower cheese Seared Sea Bass Fillet, warm purple potato, spinach, spring onions and Greek yoghurt Spring Roll of Roasted Pumpkin and Goat s Cheese with baby leeks, tomato and cranberry cous cous and a homemade pesto From the Carvery Traditional roast turkey, roast beef and honey roast gammon, served with all the trimmings, roasted parsnips, Brussel sprouts, buttered carrots and cauliflower cheese Wild Mushroom and Feta Plait with white wine sauce Traditional Plum Pudding with brandy butter and fresh whipped cream Caramelised Lemon Tart, fresh raspberries and crème Chantilly Duo of Dark Chocolate Mousse, with baileys and white chocolate velvet and crushed strawberry cinder toffee Herb Crusted Loin of Cod, Provençale of Mediterranean vegetables TO FINISH Dates: Sunday 25th December 2016 Cheese Plate with stilton, Gloucester cheddar and brie, apple chutney, grapes and crackers Chocolate Ganache Tart, mint crème fraiche Date: Sunday 25th December 2016 Cheese Buffet with Port Selection of English and Continental cheeses, with grapes, celery, chutney and a selection of breads and biscuits AND FINALLY... Coffee & Tea with petit fours and mince pies Various lunch sittings are available from 12 noon until 2.30pm Various lunch sittings are available from 12 noon until 2.30pm Price: Adult 55, Children under 12 30, Under 5 s 10 Price: Adult 75, Children under 12 50, Under 5 s 15 6 Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk 7

The Whitminster Inn proudly presents Pyramid Pantomimes performance of Sunday Lunch with Santa Do you need a break from Christmas shopping or entertaining the kids on the build up to Christmas Day? Then look no further than the Whitminster Inn for a well deserved rest. We ll do all the running around in our Courtyard Marquee, where the kids can meet Santa who will give them a little treat. All you have to do is relax and enjoy a fantastic three-course carvery meal! Every child will receive a personalised gift from Santa. Date: Sunday 4th December 2016 Various lunch sittings are available from 12 noon until 4.00pm Price: Adults 20.00, Children 9.95 Christmas Pantomime Bring the children along to a pre Christmas treat and enjoy a drink at the bar whilst the kids are entertained for a couple of hours! Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy and the Lost Boys on their swashbuckling journey to save Neverland from the villainous Captain Hook. Dates: Sunday 11th December 2016 From 3pm until 5.00pm Price: 10 entry. FREE for children under 12 (must be accompanied by an adult) Why not enjoy lunch before the show in the English Restaurant Boxing After the excitement of Christmas Day, why not unwind with a relaxed Boxing day and enjoy a one, two or three course carvery lunch in our English Restaurant. Date: Monday 26th December 2016 Day Lunchtime bookings from 12 noon 6.00pm Price: Two course 19.50 Three course 25.00 Children two course main and ice-cream 12.50 Roasted Heritage Tomato and Red Basil Soup, with chestnut confetti and toasted rosemary focaccia Tian of Smoked Trout, creamed horseradish and golden beetroot with watercress salad and citrus crème fraiche Trio of Chilled Melon macerated with peach schnapps and finished with toasted coconut flakes From the Carvery Traditional roast turkey, roast beef and honey roast gammon, served with all the trimmings, roasted parsnips, Brussel sprouts, buttered carrots and cauliflower cheese Wild Mushroom and Feta Plait with white wine sauce Herb Crusted Loin of Cod, Provençale of Mediterranean vegetables Cheese Board with stilton, Gloucester cheddar and brie, apple chutney, grapes and crackers Chocolate Ganache Tart, mint crème fraiche 8 Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk 9

Relax in our English restaurant for an intimate Tian of Avocado and Baby Prawns, with lemon mayonnaise and crispy leaf salad Smoked Goats Cheese and Red Onion Tart, fine herbs and beetroot slaw three course meal, glass of bubbly at midnight and fantastic firework display. Tian of Avocado and Baby Prawns, with lemon mayonnaise and crispy leaf salad Prosciutto Ham and Melon Caprese with balsamic Herb Crusted Rump of Lamb, pea and mint velvet, with feves, fondant potato and port reduction Butternut Squash Risotto with roasted asparagus tips, mascarpone cheese and baby red basil Smoked Goats Cheese and Red Onion Tart, fine herbs and beetroot slaw Herb Crusted Rump of Lamb, pea and mint velvet, with feves, fondant potato and port reduction Bring the New Year in with a fabulous evening of entertainment in our Orchard Marquee with Jon Clare and The Fabulous Dough Boys and disco from Generation Events, four course dinner, fireworks and bubbly at midnight. Dates: Saturday 31st December 2016 7.00pm to 1.00am Price: 55.00 per person (over 18's only) Baileys Cranachan, toasted oats and cinder toffee and a hint of Scottish whiskey Chocolate Fudge Brownie served with vanilla ice cream TO FINISH Selection of cheeses with biscuits and chutney Date: Saturday 31st December 2016 7.00pm to 1.00am Price: 45.50 per person TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF BOOKING A TAXI Book a room with Full English breakfast for 140 Butternut Squash Risotto with roasted asparagus tips, mascarpone cheese and baby red basil Lemon Sole Fillet, filled with baby spinach and salmon mousse, covered with prawn, dill and white wine sauce Braised Blade of Beef with fondant potato and a brandy and peppercorn sauce Raspberry and White Chocolate Crème Brulee, lavender infused Scottish shortbread Baileys Cranachan, toasted oats and cinder toffee and a hint of Scottish whiskey Chocolate Fudge Brownie served with vanilla ice cream TO FINISH Stilton Cheese with port and crusty bread 10 Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk 11

New Year's Day A perfect way to start the new year with family and friends, with our two course carvery lunch in our English Restaurant. Roasted Heritage Tomato and Red Basil Soup, with chestnut confetti and toasted rosemary focaccia Tian of Smoked Trout, creamed horseradish and golden beetroot with watercress salad and citrus crème fraiche Trio of Chilled Melon macerated with peach schnapps and finished with toasted coconut flakes Dates: Sunday 1st January 2017 Lunchtime bookings from 12 noon 6.00pm Price: Two courses 19.50 Three courses 25.00 Children main course and ice-cream 12.50 From the Carvery Traditional roast turkey, roast beef and honey roast gammon, served with all the trimmings, roasted parsnips, Brussel sprouts, buttered carrots and cauliflower cheese Wild Mushroom and Feta Plait with white wine sauce Herb Crusted Loin of Cod, Provençale of Mediterranean vegetables Cheese Plate with stilton, Gloucester cheddar and brie, apple chutney, grapes and crackers Chocolate Ganache Tart, mint crème fraiche Terms and Conditions apply Any guest whose behaviour gives us cause for concern in any way will be asked to leave or will be refused admission. Any damage caused will be charged for. The Whitminster Inn cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to guests property, however caused. Please also note that under no circumstances will The Whitminster Inn accept alcohol being brought on to the premises unless purchased here. If this is the case then it will be confiscated and could result in your party being asked to leave the function. In signing, you accept the terms and conditions of this event. 12 Bookings: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk I 01452 740234 I info@whitminsterinn.co.uk 13

For information or bookings call 01452 740234 Web: www.whitminsterinn.co.uk Email: info@whitminsterinn.co.uk The Whitminster Inn, Whitminster, Gloucester GL2 7NY All information in this brochure is correct at time of going to press, and is subject to change. Full terms and conditions can be found on our web site at www.whitminsterinn.co.uk.