Christmas & New Year 2016 AT THE AZTEC HOTEL & SPA
...always a great stay Thoughtful design. Exceptional quality guest rooms. Lounges with cosy corners to relax and reflect. Fresh milk in your guest room. They re all small details, but we believe that it s the small details like this, that turn your Christmas celebrations from good to great. Add to that, a first class spa, mouth-watering menus and a team of people who genuinely want your stay with us to be every bit as enjoyable as you hoped it would be - and you ve captured the essence of what makes an Aztec Hotel Christmas one that you ll want to experience again and again. We look forward to welcoming you to the hotel during the 2016 festivities. Gareth Ireland General Manager Always a warm welcome... DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE that s standard when you stay with Shire Hotels 1 2
Party Night Menu Party in a Winter Wonderland Gravlax of Salmon beetroot creme fraîche, crispy scallop, lemon Tartiflette - Warm Caramelised Onion and Gruyère Cheese Tart winter greens, maple glazed bacon Cream of White Onion Soup cider and sage, sweet potato croutons (v) Butter Roasted Turkey fresh herb and berry stuffing, pigs in blankets, homemade cranberry port sauce, roast gravy Slow Cooked Blade of Beef Sauerbraten Style spiced root vegetables, creamy Alsace mustard, brandy and peppercorn sauce We ll transport you to a magical scene with shimmering snow white trees, twinkling ice white lights and just a touch of chalet-chic as you celebrate at our aprés-ski party. Soak up the sights and smells - with Glühwein, Schnapps and roasted chestnuts on arrival - and snap a selfie with our fabulous wintery props. Host Steve Haragan will raise the tempo on the dance floor after dinner or dream about the millionaire lifestyle as you play the fun casino tables with our snow dollars - spend them quick before they melt. Bavarian lederhosen and best Christmas knitwear optional! Baked Munchkin Pumpkin sherry roasted vegetables, chestnuts, porcini and formaggio sauce (v) - all served with balsamic and honey glazed heritage carrots and parsnips, Brussels sprouts, roasted and gratin potatoes Dark and White Chocolate Kirschwasser Cherry Snowball Award-winning Thwaites ale Christmas Pudding brandy orange cream sauce Alpine Cheese Plate pretzels and spiced pear puree Freshly Brewed Coffee and Festive Treats Late Night Snacks: Bockwurst 96 Hot Dogs sauerkraut, onions with a touch of curry Glupen Popper spicy vegetarian sausage (v) WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY NIGHTS Friday 25th November - 40.00 Saturday 26th November - 40.00 Wednesday 30th November - 45.00 Thursday 1st December - 40.00 Friday 2nd December - 54.00 Saturday 3rd December - 54.00 Sunday 4th December - 37.00 Thursday 8th December - 40.00 Friday 9th December - 54.00 Saturday 10th December - 54.00 Sunday 11th December - 37.00 Wednesday 14th December - 45.00 Thursday 15th December - 40.00 Friday 16th December - 54.00 Saturday 17th December - 54.00 Sunday 18th December - 37.00 Monday 19th December - 38.00 Tuesday 20th December - 38.00 Wednesday 21st December - 38.00 Thursday 22nd December - 38.00 Friday 23rd December - 54.00 3 4
Relax with Friends, Family or Colleagues Festive Lunches This traditional seasonal menu, served in The Restaurant, is a favourite for daytime office parties or a festive get together with friends. This year, we also offer Festive Dinners served in The Restaurant, perfect for smaller groups of colleagues or friends. To make a booking please call Lauren Manning, our Christmas Manager on 01454 201090. To confirm your booking you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of 10.00 per person. Gravlax of Salmon beetroot creme fraîche, crispy scallop and lemon Tartiflette - Warm Caramelised Onion and Gruyère Cheese Tart winter greens and maple glazed bacon Cream of White Onion, Cider and Sage Soup sweet potato croutons (v) Glazed Fillet of Atlantic Cod prawn, caper and chive cream sauce Butter Roast Turkey fresh herb and berry stuffing, pigs in blankets, homemade cranberry port sauce and roast gravy Lunch served between 12.00noon - 2.00pm Please specify your preferred time when booking Monday to Friday throughout December (up to and including Friday 23rd December) subject to availability. Pre-orders are required for larger groups 25.95 per person, including a glass of selected house wine Baked Munchkin Pumpkin stuffed with sherry roasted vegetables, chestnuts, porcini and formaggio sauce (v) - all served with balsamic and honey glazed heritage carrots and parsnips, Brussels sprouts, roasted and gratin potatoes Our Homemade Award-winning Thwaites Nutty Black Ale Christmas Pudding brandy orange cream sauce Dark and White Chocolate Kirschwasser Cherry Snowball Farmhouse Cheese Plate pretzels, spiced pear puree 5 6
Christmas Day Champagne Reception with Chef s Choice of Appetisers Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Chestnut and Sage Soup Pan Fried Scallops parsnip veloute, crispy pancetta, pea shoots Rich Duck Liver and Foie Gras Pâté toasted sourdough, orange, rocket and grapefruit salad Beetroot Carpaccio fresh fig, crumbed Devonshire blue cheese, candied walnut salad (v) Traditional Roast Breast of Gloucestershire Turkey dauphinoise potato, pigs in blankets, sweet potato puree, sprout tops with almonds, maple glazed baby carrots Fillet of Scotch Beef cauliflower puree, fondant potato, buttered greens, port wine sauce Butternut Squash Ravioli winter greens, toasted pumpkin seeds, rosemary focaccia bread (v) Blackberry Creme Brûlée butter shortbread Our Homemade Award-winning Thwaites Ale Christmas Pudding brandy butter and sauce Warm, Rich Chocolate Fondant vanilla bean ice cream Platter of British Farmhouse Cheeses quince jelly, pear and soda bread Freshly Brewed Coffee festive treats A day of relaxed celebration guaranteed Arrive to Champagne and appetisers by a roaring log fire to set the festive mood for a traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings. The Restaurant offers a relaxed and informal setting for all the family to enjoy. Hats, crackers and novelties are included, as well as a visit from Santa with presents for all the children. To make a booking please call Lauren Manning our Christmas Manager on 01454 201090. To confirm your booking you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of 20.00 per person. Champagne and canapés served at 12.00noon - lunch from 12.30pm Children under 5 years free of charge Maximum age for Santa s gift - 13 years When booking children s places, please state names and ages 105.00 per person 50.00 per child aged 5-13 years MAKE IT EXTRA SPECIAL order a bottle of Louis Roederer Champagne 7 to be served with dessert at our very festive special price of 45.00 if preordered (otherwise 52.95) 8
Our Great British Ball in The Cotswold Suite New Year s Eve Enjoy a Champagne reception and delicious five course dinner with entertainment. Join us for our Great British New Year celebration, with a menu that samples the best Britain has to offer and a visit from a Highland Piper. Seating is on mixed tables of 12. Reception 7.30pm Dinner served 8.00pm Dancing with entertainment from our resident DJ and a highland piper Late snacks at 1.00am Finish 2.00am Dress Code: Black Tie Champagne Reception with Canapés Seaweed Cured Scottish Salmon cucumber dill pickle, horseradish yoghurt Roasted, Spiced Aubergine fresh mint, creme fraîche bruschetta (v) Haggis neeps and tatties Vegetarian Haggis neeps and tatties (v) Grilled Fillet of Hereford Beef (served medium) fondant potato, maple glazed root vegetables, tenderstem broccoli, red wine and shallot jus Butternut Squash Ravioli winter greens, toasted pumpkin seeds, rosemary focaccia bread (v) Sauternes Custard with Armagnac Prunes brandy ice cream Platter of British Farmhouse Cheeses quince jelly, figs, soda bread Freshly Brewed Coffee festive treats Late Night Snack 9 10
New Year Breaks FRIDAY 30TH DECEMBER Arrive at your leisure and wind down in the bar or spend the afternoon in the Spa. A three-course dinner is served in The Restaurant this evening. NEW YEAR BREAK RATES 2 night break 230.00 per person Arrival 30th or 31st December. Includes Great British Ball, Bed and Breakfast on 31st December and Dinner, Bed and Breakfast on the additional night. 1 night break 165.00 per person Arrival on New Year s Eve. Includes Great British Ball, Bed and Breakfast. NEW YEAR S EVE Start the celebrations off with afternoon tea between 3.00pm and 4.30pm. Then the Great British celebrations begin at 7.30pm with Champagne and canapés, followed by a delicious five-course dinner featuring entertainment from our resident DJ and a highland piper to pipe in the haggis. The evening ends with the first meal of 2017 - bacon rolls served at 1.00am. See page 11 for full menu details. Dress Code: Black Tie. NEW YEAR S DAY Our New Year s Day Brunch is served in The Restaurant from 9.00am to 12.00noon, so if your New Year s resolution was to visit the gym, you ve plenty of time before breakfast. Make the most of your New Year break and spend an extra day relaxing and enjoying the luxurious Spa before or after the spectacular New Year celebrations 11 12
Festive Sunday Lunch and Afternoon Tea Best Available Rates SUNDAY LUNCH Stress-free festivities for all the family. We ll be serving festive Sunday lunch - with all the trimmings - throughout December. We will be offering best available rates over the festive period, as we do all year round. AFTERNOON TEA Served throughout December - festive finger sandwiches and of course, mince pies. 19.95 per person, or add a glass of Prosecco - 23.95 per person or a glass of Ayala Champagne - 27.95 per person - booking essential. Visit restaurant-and-bar.co.uk to find out more. To book please call Nikki Gwatkin in Reservations on 01454 201090. 13 14
Christmas Gifts A DELUXE JANUARY MINI-BREAK FOR TWO You ll be giving a one night mini-break at one of our fabulous 4 star hotels - including dinner, a welcome bottle of chilled Champagne and full English breakfast. 177.00 per room one night stay 277.00 per room two night stay Vouchers on sale until 24th December 2016. Mini-breaks need to be taken between 1st January and 7th February 2017. CHAMPAGNE AND AFTERNOON TEA FOR TWO A delicious traditional afternoon tea with a welcome glass of Champagne on arrival. 55.90 per voucher You can view our full range of dining, short break and monetary gift vouchers and buy your gifts online at shirehotels.com SPA TASTE OF RELAXATION DAY A day to spend being pampered with a choice of 2 treatments, light lunch and full use of the Spa. From 90.00 per voucher You can view our full range of Spa vouchers and buy gifts online at spa-and-fitness.co.uk DON T FORGET the Spa has the ESPA range of beautiful Christmas Gift Boxes - all exquisitely presented and ready to give 15 16
Making Your Booking Terms and Conditions CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH AND PARTY NIGHT CELEBRATIONS To confirm your booking you will need to pay a nonrefundable deposit of 20.00 per person for Festive Lunches, Christmas Day Lunch and Party Night Celebrations. NEW YEAR BOOKINGS You will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit of 50.00 per person to confirm your residential booking. All cheques should be made payable to Shire Hotels with one cheque per booking. Deposits need to be paid within 14 days of the provisional booking to secure your date. You will then receive a detailed confirmation letter including information about final payment. Final cheques must be received 6 weeks prior to the event to allow time for processing. PAYMENT Full payment will be required 6 weeks prior to the event date, unless credit arrangements have been organised in advance. For bookings made within 6 weeks, full payment is required immediately to confirm your booking. Please note, cancelled deposits will not be deducted from the final balance. AMENDMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Should you need to decrease the number in your party once pre-payment has been taken, no refund can be made. Please note, all deposits and pre-payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you need to increase your numbers, we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. DETAILS AND PRICES All details and prices are correct at the time of going to press, but may be subject to alteration. Once a confirmed booking has been made, you will be advised in the unlikely event of any significant programme changes or a price change. All prices include VAT at the current rate. SPECIAL NEEDS AND DIETARY REQUIREMENTS Please notify the hotel if any of your party have any special needs or dietary requirements when making your booking. Allergen information - we really want you to enjoy your meal with us - if you d like information about ingredients in any dish please ask and we ll happily provide it. 17 18