A season of celebration CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2017
THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE Season s greetings World-famous for its lively celebrations, there s nowhere quite like Edinburgh during the festive season as the city comes alive to mark Christmas and Hogmanay in inimitable Scottish style. Right at the heart of this vibrant city, you ll discover The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square an elegant property formed by a series of inter-connecting Georgian townhouses. Celebrations here are always special. From Christmas party nights to Christmas day lunch and our Hogmanay Ball, you ll find we ve thought of everything. Extras Treat someone special this Christmas with a gift voucher for The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square. From dining and cocktails for two, to overnight stays and monetary vouchers, we have just the thing to delight a loved one. To view our full range of vouchers and to make your purchase visit luxuryhotelgifts.com THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE +44 (0) 131 240 5500 edinburgheventscs@theprincipalhotel.com CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2017
CELEBRATION PACKAGE N ọ ONE Christmas casino nights Casino parties, start of course, with a vodka martini on arrival, before sitting down to a three-course, festive dinner. Entertainment includes a set of Rat Pack classics as well as a party set from one of Edinburgh s best DJs. Over at the casino, you can try your luck at blackjack and roulette without the risk of losing your shirt, and there s a bottle of Champagne for the highest winner. Menu STARTERS TERRINE OF SMOKED HAM HOCK With roasted tomato chutney and crispy raisin bread MAPLE ROASTED CARROT, SWEDE AND FIVE SPICE SOUP (v) MAIN COURSES BUTTER ROAST TURKEY WITH SAGE AND ONION STUFFING With a lemon and thyme jus, chipolatas wrapped in streaky bacon and buttered cabbage with apricots and sultanas BAKED FILLET OF NORTH SEA COLEY With a light shellfish cream CELERIAC, SQUASH, LEEK AND BRIE FILO PARCEL With a rocket and spinach pesto (v) All of the above served with gratin potatoes and roasted seasonal vegetables. DESSERTS DESSERT QUARTET Inspired by James Bond, enjoy Q s gin and tonic jelly, Pussy Galore s chocolate pot, Moonraker s cookie crumb and Goldeneye s mango purée TO FINISH TEA AND COFFEE A VODKA MARTINI ON ARRIVAL. THREE-COURSE MEAL. TEA AND COFFEE. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. PHOTO BOOTH. RISK-FREE CASINO TABLES. Party details PRICE From 45 per person DATES 25th and 30th November 2017, 1st, 7th, 14th and 21st December 2017 at 45 per person, including half a bottle of wine per person 2nd, 8th and 9th December 2017 at 55 per person 15th and 16th December 2017 at 59 per person 22nd and 23rd December 2017 at 50 per person, including half a bottle of wine TIMES Arrival drinks from 6.45pm Dinner served at 7.30pm Entertainment and bar until 1am OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION Stay a little longer with a 15% discount on our best available rate for guests attending festive events. THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE
CELEBRATION PACKAGE N ọ TWO Classic Christmas party nights Party in style this Christmas with a festive, three-course dinner followed by a dance mix of floor-fillers and classics. Our house DJ promises a Christmas party that you ll never want to leave, one that s as fun filled as it is festive Menu STARTERS ROASTED RED PEPPER, LENTIL AND PLUM TOMATO SOUP (v) MAIN COURSES BUTTER ROAST TURKEY WITH SAGE AND ONION STUFFING With a lemon and thyme jus, chipolatas wrapped in streaky bacon and buttered cabbage with apricots and sultanas OVEN ROASTED FILLET OF COLEY With a light shellfish cream sauce CELERIAC, SQUASH, LEEK AND BRIE FILO PARCEL With a rocket and spinach pesto (v) All of the above served with gratin potatoes and roasted seasonal vegetables. DESSERTS TRIO OF CHOCOLATE MOUSSE With a mango purée and brandy snap wafer TO FINISH TEA AND COFFEE BUCK S FIZZ ON ARRIVAL. THREE-COURSE MEAL WITH HALF A BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE PER PERSON. TEA AND COFFEE. DISCO. Party details PRICES 37.50 per person DATES 26th November 2017 3rd, 10th and 17th December 2017 TIMES Arrival drinks from 6.45pm Dinner served at 7.30pm Entertainment and bar until 1am OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION Stay a little longer with 15% discount on our best available rate for guests attending festive events. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2017
CELEBRATION PACKAGE N ọ THREE Christmas party lunches It s never too early to party, and our Christmas lunch parties have everything you need to get you into the Christmas spirit. Kick off the afternoon with a buck s fizz or Bellini on arrival, tuck into a three-course lunch and then hit the dancefloor with friends or colleagues. Menu STARTERS ROASTED RED PEPPER, LENTIL AND PLUM TOMATO SOUP (v) MAIN COURSES BUTTER ROAST TURKEY WITH SAGE AND ONION STUFFING With a lemon and thyme jus, chipolatas wrapped in streaky bacon and buttered cabbage with apricots and sultanas OVEN ROASTED FILLET OF COLEY With a light shellfish cream sauce CELERIAC, SQUASH, LEEK AND BRIE FILO PARCEL With a rocket and spinach pesto (v) All of the above served with gratin potatoes and roasted seasonal vegetables. DESSERTS TRIO OF CHOCOLATE MOUSSE With a mango purée and brandy snap wafer TO FINISH TEA AND COFFEE BUCK S FIZZ OR BELLINI ON ARRIVAL. THREE-COURSE MEAL. DISCO. PRICES 35 per person Party details DATES 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd December 2017 TIMES Arrival drinks from 12 noon Lunch served at 12.30pm Entertainment and bar until 4.00pm THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE
CELEBRATION PACKAGE N ọ FOUR Christmas private dining Our three private dining rooms occupy some of the original, wood-panelled rooms in the Georgian townhouses that form the heart of The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square. They are available for hire at lunch or dinner, and allow you to host a truly memorable Christmas meal without any of the stress involved in cooking or serving (or clearing up afterwards). Sit back, relax, and let us do all the hard work. Menu STARTERS TRIO OF SCOTTISH SALMON Confit, smoked and marinated with oyster mayo, keta caviar and candied fennel TERRINE OF DUCK, PRUNE AND SLOE GIN With a mini brioche, truffle butter and tokaji jelly MAIN COURSES TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY With sage and onion stuffing, chipolatas and gravy 28-DAY AGED SIRLOIN OF PRIME ROAST BEEF With a Madagascar green peppercorn cream sauce WOODLAND MUSHROOM, LEEK AND SMOKED APPLEWOOD CHEDDAR TART With a black truffle and chive cream sauce, rocket salad All served with sharing dishes of garlic and rosemary goose fat potatoes, caramelised root vegetables, Savoy cabbage and shredded sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts. DESSERTS WARM CHRISTMAS PUDDING With a brandy crème sauce, forest berries and dairy ice cream DARK CHOCOLATE FONDANT With salted caramel ice cream and pistachio granola SELECTION OF CHEESES With fruit jelly, chutney and oatmeal biscuits TO FINISH COFFEE Served with petits fours and mince pies THREE-COURSE MEAL. COFFEE WITH PETITS FOURS AND MINCE PIES. PRIVATE ROOM. Party details PRICE DECEMBER 2017 (EXCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY) 54.95 per person, including a glass of Champagne on arrival 28 per person (12 to 15 year olds) 18 per person (4 to 11 year olds) Complimentary (under 4 year olds) CHRISTMAS DAY 75 per person 38 per person (12 to 15 year olds) 28 per person (4 to 11 year olds) Complimentary (under 4 year olds) Minimum numbers of eight guests apply for all dates. DATES Available 1st December 2017 to Christmas day. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2017
CELEBRATION PACKAGE N ọ FIVE Christmas Day family lunch Christmas Day is a time for spending with the family rather than in the kitchen. Allow us to take care of everything this year, with a Christmas Day feast that s as full of flavour as it is of choice. Hosted in the Gallery, our Christmas Table will be laden with patés and platters, various roasts, and treats for the sweetest of teeth. With a welcoming atmosphere, children s entertainment and a visit from Santa, you ll have all the ingredients for an unforgettable Christmas. Menu CHRISTMAS TABLE CREAM OF PUMPKIN AND LEMON THYME SOUP (v) WHOLE LEG OF SERRANO HAM Carved at the buffet to order SELECTION OF PATÉS AND TERRINES Served with chutney and piccalilli PLATTERS OF CONTINENTAL MEATS SMOKED SALMON AND POACHED SALMON PLATTERS Served with lilliput capers and a lemon and dill mayo MINI PRAWN AND CRAB COCKTAILS With a spicy Marie Rose dressing A SELECTION OF SALADS Includes potato salad with shallots and chives, Waldorf salad, tomato, basil and mozzarella with reduced balsamic vinegar, mixed leaves, cucumber with mint yoghurt (v) SELECTION OF VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS Served with hummus, beetroot purée, celeriac remoulade and avocado with lime and coriander (v) TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY With chestnut stuffing and chipolatas ROAST SIRLOIN OF SCOTTISH BEEF With Yorkshire pudding HONEY AND CLOVE BAKED HAM BAKED FILLET OF SEA BASS With prawn and mussel giant cous cous WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI With shallot, tarragon, Parmesan, truffle oil and crispy seaweed (v) AUBERGINES STUFFED WITH RATATOUILLE With a Parmesan crust and herb velouté (v) VEGETABLE ACCOMPANIMENTS Including gratin potato, roast potatoes, sprouts with chestnuts, maple roasted parsnips and carrots DESSERTS DESSERT PLATTER SELECTION OF CHEESES With fruit jelly, chutney and oatmeal biscuits CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN With fruit kebabs and marshmallows skewers TO FINISH COFFEE Served with mince pies THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE
CHILDREN S STARTERS BREADED MOZZARELLA STICKS WITH TOMATO DIP CHICKEN AND PASTA BROTH MELON AND FRUIT PLATTER Served with chutney and piccalilli (v) Children s menu CHILDREN S MAIN COURSES Choose the roast from the main carvery or select from the dishes below: BEEF STROGANOFF WITH RICE HADDOCK FISH CAKES BREADED CHICKEN STUFFED WITH HAM AND CHEESE VEGETABLE ACCOMPANIMENTS RATATOUILLE (v) PEAS AND SWEETCORN (v) POMME NOISETTE (v) CHILDREN S DESSERTS CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN With fruit kebabs and marshmallows skewers A SELECTION OF ICE CREAMS CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL ON ARRIVAL FOR THE ADULTS. MOCKTAIL ON ARRIVAL FOR THE CHILDREN. CHILDREN S ENTERTAINMENT WITH FACE PAINTING, BALLOON MODELLER AND MAGICIAN. A VISIT FROM SANTA. THREE-COURSE BUFFET LUNCH WITH SPECIAL CHILDREN S MENU. CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN. JUICE BAR WITH COMPLIMENTARY REFILLS. Family lunch PRICE 79 per person 35 per person (12 to 15 year olds) 19 per person (4 to 11 year olds) Complimentary (under 4 year olds) DATE 25th December 2017 TIMES Arrive at your leisure from 12.30pm Last sitting at 2pm Please advise us of your estimated arrival time in advance. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2017
CELEBRATION PACKAGE N ọ SIX Hogmanay gala ball Join us in the Gallery to see in the New Year with a veritable feast of food and entertainment, with lashings of good humour and fun. Start the night as you mean to go on with a glass of Champagne on arrival. Sit down to enjoy a five-course meal and then dance the night away to a DJ set from one of Edinburgh s very best DJs and a glitter canon on the stroke of midnight. Menu STARTERS TIAN OF PRAWN, CRAB AND SMOKED SALMON With oyster mayo and a pickled cucumber micro salad INTERMEDIATE HAGGIS, NEEPS AND TATTIES With a whisky cream sauce MAIN COURSES ROASTED FILLET OF BEEF Served with dauphinoise potatoes, truffle, wild mushrooms, kale, glazed shallot and a rich port, garlic and rosemary jus DESSERT PEAR AND FRANGIPANE TART Served with a salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream SELECTION OF CHEESES With fruit jelly, chutney and oatmeal biscuits TO FINISH FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE Served with tablet CHAMPAGNE AND CANAPÉS ON ARRIVAL. FIVE-COURSE DINNER. HALF A BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE PER PERSON. DJ AND ENTERTAINMENT. CHAMPAGNE AT MIDNIGHT. Hogmanay details PRICE 110 per person DATE 31st December 2017 TIMES Arrival drinks from 7pm Dinner served at 7.30pm Carriages at 1am REWARDS Pre-order your drinks list to receive a 10% discount. Please ask for further details. THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE
PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ +44 (0) 131 240 5500 THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/EDINBURGH-CS Terms and Conditions: A non-refundable deposit of 20 per person is required to confirm bookings. Provisional bookings not confirmed with a deposit may be cancelled without notice. After 1st November 2017 deposits will not be taken and full payment will be required at the time of booking. All payments made are non-refundable and non-transferable. In the unlikely event that numbers for an event do not reach the level deemed necessary by the hotel to make a satisfactory atmosphere, the event will be cancelled. In this case, guests may be invited to change the date of their party, join another event on the same night (if available) or have a full refund. Accommodation rates are subject to availability and as such are subject to change. Full terms and conditions available on the website.