Celebrate Christmas

2013

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2013

Celebrate Christmas

Spend Christmas and New Year with Southwater Event Group, a family run business consisting of The International Centre, Holiday Inn, Grays Hotel and The International Hotel From festive lunches and party nights to special events, this year we’ve got Christmas all wrapped up!

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

Holiday Inn, St Quentin Gate, Telford TF3 4EH

Welcome to Christmas at Holiday Inn Telford Thank you for considering the Holiday Inn Telford for your festive celebrations this year. We have put together a great brochure of food and festivities and we are confident that there is something for everyone. Our chefs have assembled an exciting range of seasonal menus to tantalize your tastebuds. Rest assured we’ll take care of every last detail to make it a sparkling, stress-free and fun-filled occasion for everyone. Why not give your evening the perfect finish by taking advantage of our special accommodation rates which include access to Revive Leisure Club? On behalf of the whole team, we look forward to making it a very happy Christmas and a great New Year!

Wendy Ford General Manager

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Festive Lunch– Olive Tree Restaurant

Served between 12pm and 2pm.

Starters

v Roast winter root vegetable soup, swirl of cream v Fan of galia melon with pearls of honeydew melon, forest berry compote (v)

Main Courses

v Oven roasted turkey served with chestnut and cranberry stuffing, roast pigs in blankets, roast potatoes and pan gravy v Fillet of salmon poached in white wine, prawn cream sauce v Forest mushroom, cranberry and Brie Wellington, Provençale sauce (v) Served with a selection of roasted root vegetables and Brussels sprouts

Desserts

v Individual Christmas pudding, brandy sauce v St Clementine Tart, orange liqueur syrup

To Finish

v Coffee and cocktail mince pies £14.95 per person Plated unless numbers exceed 40 then carvery can be offered

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

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Party Nights Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Celebrate the festive season with family, friends or colleagues in either the Olive Tree Restaurant or our Reynolds Suite. Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal, then dance the night away to the sounds of our resident DJ until 1am.

Starters

v Roast winter root vegetable soup, swirl of cream v Fan of galia melon with pearls of honeydew melon, forest berry compote (v) v Chicken liver pâté, red onion marmalade, dressed leaves

Main Courses

v Oven roasted turkey served with chestnut and cranberry stuffing, roast pigs in blankets, roast potatoes and pan gravy v Roast loin of pork, crisp crackling and herb roasted potatoes, served with red wine gravy v Fillet of salmon poached in white wine, prawn cream sauce v Forest mushroom, cranberry and Brie Wellington, Provençale sauce (v) Served with a selection of roasted root vegetables and Brussels sprouts

Desserts

v Individual Christmas pudding, brandy sauce v St Clementine Tart, orange liqueur syrup v Dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate cream

To Finish

v Coffee and cocktail mince pies From £21.95 per person

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

If you’re looking for something a little less energetic and lighter on your Christmas budget, why not opt for a weekday get-together? We provide all the trimmings (menu as above), but no disco. £19.95 per person We are happy to quote on bespoke/themed private parties – please enquire for further details

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

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Christmas Day Lunch Spend a relaxing Christmas day with us and enjoy a sumptuous 5 course Christmas lunch with your loved ones. Served in our Olive Tree Restaurant between 12pm and 2pm.

Canapes ´ and mulled wine Starters

v Cream of celeriac soup, Bridgnorth cave-aged cheddar bon bon, truffle oil v Lobster fishcake, dill butter sauce v Panna cotta flavoured with Stilton, sliced poached pear and candied walnuts v Smoked chicken and pork terrine with dressed leaves, caramelised apple purée

Followed By

v Pink grapefruit sorbet

Main Courses

v Oven roasted breast of turkey, chestnut purée filling, wrapped in local farm prosciutto, served with a butternut purée, duck fat roasted château potatoes and cranberry jus, garnished with crisp parsnips v Roast sirloin of Shropshire beef, duck fat roasted château potatoes, red wine gravy v Lemon sole roasted with chorizo, butternut squash gnocchi and Jerusalem artichoke gnocchi v Beetroot risotto, carrot crisp, dressed rocket, balsamic syrup (v) Served with a selection of roast root vegetables, Brussels sprouts and braised red cabbage and apple

Desserts

v Individual Christmas plum pudding served with brandy sauce v Dark chocolate and cherry Christmas roulade v Cold lemon soufflé, served with a shot of chilled limoncello v Platter of local cheeses: Bridgnorth cave-aged Cheddar, Mr Moyden’s Newport Red and Wrekin White

To Finish

v Homemade Christmas cake v Tea or coffee £52.50 per person (adult) £20 per child (6–12) / £10 per child (4–6 years) / £4.95 per child (under 3) All children under the age of 12 receive a present from Santa

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

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New Year’s Eve Welcome in the New Year with a delicious 5 course meal followed by a DJ and disco until 2am! Tables available between 7.30pm–8.30pm. Adults only.

´ Arrival bubbly and canapes Starters

v White onion and cider soup, cheese straws v Pigeon crostini, blackcurrant and beetroot dressing v Tempura cod cheeks, watercress salad, tomato and pepper purée v Wild mushroom and ricotta tart, red chard leaf, sundried tomato pesto, balsamic reduction (v)

Main Courses

v Roast Shropshire beef Wellington, dauphinoise potato, Madeira jus v Pan-seared rump of lamb, served on a haggis crouton, neeps and tatties, red wine gravy v Grilled fillet of sea bream, braised fennel, baby spinach, sun blushed tomatoes and sweet pepper sauce v Pumpkin and cranberry tagine, served with couscous and flatbreads (v) Served with a selection of seasonal vegetables

Desserts

v Cranachan, toasted oats in honey, with raspberries, cream and whisky, served with a shot of Drambuie v Orange marmalade treacle tart, served with clotted cream v Pears poached in red wine served with port and fig ice cream

To Finish

v Tea or coffee with homemade petit fours £44.95 per person Special Offer – Repeat bookings from last year will receive a 10% discount

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

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Festive Residential Packages Christmas Residential Package v Gold Package (2 nights)

Christmas Day Lunch in the Olive Tree Restaurant Two nights’ accommodation including full English and continental breakfast each morning for two people in a twin/double room £255 per couple, £145 single person

v Silver Package (1 night)

Christmas Day Lunch in the Olive Tree Restaurant Overnight accommodation including full English and continental breakfast for two people in a twin/double room £205 per couple, £111 single person Special offer – Book before 31st August and receive 3rd night free

New Year’s Eve Residential Package v Gold Package (2 nights)

Tickets to the New Year’s Eve Dinner (adults only) Two nights’ accommodation including full English and continental breakfast each morning for two people in a twin/double room £240 per couple, £135 single person

v Silver Package (1 night)

Tickets to the New Year’s Eve Dinner (adults only) Overnight accommodation including full English and continental breakfast for two people in a twin/double room £195 per couple, £115 single person Special offer – Repeat booking from last year, will receive a 10% discount

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

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Alternative Christmas Occasions Christmas Quiz v Friday 6th December, 7pm

Join us for some festive fun with our Christmas themed quiz, accompanied by a delicious turkey bap and a merry mince pie to warm the cockles. £8.95 per person (teams of up to 6)

Christmas Cupcake Decorating Class v Saturday 7th December, 1pm–3pm

Join us in our beautiful conservatory to learn how to decorate cup cakes like the professionals. The day includes afternoon tea and Christmas Cake with a glass of mulled wine. You’ll also have 6 Christmas themed decorated cup cakes to take home. £17.95 per person

Christmas Breakfast–with all the novelties v Available upon booking throughout the festive period, 7.30am–10am £9.95 per person

Festive Offers v Overnight accommodation up to two people in single/double room



£65 including full English and continental breakfast £44 room only (Please note: extra people will incur an additional charge)

v Book 10 places or more on a party night and the organiser is entitled to a complimentary

overnight stay for up to 2 people for the night booked, including full English and continental breakfast.

v Order and pay for your wine 7 days prior to the occasion and receive a 10% discount on

your wine order

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

Grays Hotel, Forgegate, Telford TF3 4NA

Welcome to Christmas at Grays! We would be delighted to see you at one of our many festive occasions There are options and packages to ensure there is something for everyone, and this year we are also offering alternative party nights with our festive versions of our popular Ladies Night and Psychic Supper. This year you will be greeted by some fresh new faces and some faithful friends. Thanks to our talented new Chef you will taste more ingredients in our home-made seasonal dishes. If you decide to stay with us, you will be able to enjoy our newly refurbished rooms with full access to our onsite leisure facilities which includes gym, swimming pool, snooker table and beauty treatments. On behalf of the team at Grays Hotel, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and hope to see you soon!

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Festive Lunch Available throughout December, Monday–Friday Merlots Restaurant offers a relaxed environment for Festive Lunches, perfect for celebrating with friends, family or colleagues. Served between 12pm and 2.30pm.

Starters

v Winter vegetable broth with herb dumplings and warm bread roll (v) v Gateau of melon with winter berry compote and orange sorbet

Main Courses

v Roast breast of turkey stuffed with a red onion and sage seasoning with roast potatoes, bacon roll and a thyme jus v Penne pasta with asparagus tips, roasted red peppers, pesto oil and parmesan crisps v Fillet of cod with dauphinoise potato, fennel and mushroom sauce

Desserts

v Traditional Christmas pudding with creamy brandy sauce v White chocolate Charlotte with winter berry compote

To Finish

v Coffee and cocktail mince pies £15.95 per person (15% discount for OAPs)

Hot Festive Buffet

Alternatively enjoy a hot festive buffet, available in one of our function rooms during the afternoon or evening. £22.00 per person

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

Grays Hotel

Festive Party Nights Available throughout November and December For the ultimate Christmas party with all the trimmings, come to Grays Hotel and enjoy a three course festive meal, followed by an evening of dancing until 1am.

Starters

v Winter vegetable broth with herb dumplings and warm bread roll (v) v Chicken and red pepper on a garlic crouton with a wholegrain mustard vinaigrette v Melon and pineapple tian with Madeira liqueur topped with a mint crème fraÎche

Main Courses

v Roast breast of turkey stuffed with a red onion and sage seasoning with roast potatoes, bacon roll and a thyme jus v Butternut squash and fennel risotto with parmesan crisps and a red pepper purée (v) v Baked fillet of salmon with a cranberry and tarragon crust, spinach mash and beurre blanc v Roast topside of beef with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and a horseradish sauce (£2.95 supplement per person)

Desserts

v Poached pear in spiced red wine and tuille biscuits with vanilla ice cream v Traditional Christmas pudding with creamy brandy sauce v White chocolate Charlotte with winter berry compote

To Finish

v Coffee and cocktail mince pies £26.95 per person

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

Grays Hotel

Alternative Party Nights Celebrate Christmas with a difference and try one of our alternative party nights!

Ladies Night Christmas Special Thursday 5th December—7.30pm Join us for an evening of fun and laughter with a festive twist. Back by popular demand, host Dixie Tucker and her boys return to Grays Hotel for another evening of fabulous entertainment. Adults only. £22.00 per person – includes arrival drink and a festive themed supper

Psychic Christmas Supper Friday 6th December—7.45pm Enjoy an evening with psychic medium and Spiritual Healer, Patrick Hutchinson. Patrick, who has worked on TV’s Most Haunted team, never fails to fill his audience with a mixture of tears, joy and laughter. You never know, you might even meet the ghost of Christmas past, present and future! £12.95 per person – includes a hot supper

Stay over with us and take advantage of our special festive residential rates v £60 double occupancy including full English breakfast v £50 single occupancy including full English breakfast v £42 room only for up to 2 people (please note: additional guests will incur extra charges)

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

Grays Hotel

Christmas Day Lunch Offering something for everyone this Christmas with traditional festive dishes and something a little different. Served 12pm–2pm.

A glass of bucks fizz or soft drink on arrival Starters

v Asparagus and stilton soup with crispy vegetables (v) v Hot smoked salmon, rocket and beetroot salad dressed with hollandaise sauce and a glazed lemon v Chicken and pear terrine with mixed leaf salad and damson jelly v Goats cheese salad with walnut, red chicory (v)

Main Courses

v Roast breast of turkey with chestnut stuffing, bacon roll, parsnip purée and fondant potato with thyme jus v Pork Wellington: fillet of pork with mushroom duxelle paté in a rich pastry, fondant potato with a port and redcurrant jus v Grilled fillet of seabass with scrambled courgettes, braised leeks and a hollandaise sauce v Wild mushroom and brandy crêpes with a pea and mint risotto (v)

Desserts

v Traditional Christmas pudding with creamy brandy sauce v Mango panna cotta with tuille biscuits and orange sorbet v Selection of cheese and biscuits v Trio of chocolate torte with strawberry compote and vanilla ice cream

To Finish

v Coffee and cocktail mince pies £39.95 per adult £19.95 per child (6–12 years) £4.95 per child (5 and under) All children under the age of 12 receive a present from Santa

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

Grays Hotel

New Year’s Eve Dinner See the New Year in with us at Grays Hotel and enjoy a delicious 5 course meal followed by a disco until 2am.

A glass of Kir Royale or soft drink on arrival Starters

v Ginger spiced butternut squash soup with garlic croutons (v) v Smoked salmon with honey dill dressing, crispy prawns and a red pepper purée v Home cured duck with pickled cabbage, roasted chorizo and a citrus dressing

Followed By

v Trio of sorbets with Madeira liqueur

Main Courses

v Roast rump of lamb with mint spinach seasoning, fondant potato, root vegetables and a redcurrant jus v Fillet of cod with fennel and potato mash, butternut squash purée and a basil oil v Cranberry nut timbale with mini vegetable pie, wild mushrooms and rosemary jus (v)

Desserts

v Selection of cheese and biscuits v Baileys infused crème brûlée with homemade shortbread biscuits and a praline cream v Citrus trio – lemon posset, orange cheesecake, key lime pie with a raspberry purée

To Finish

v Coffee and confectionery £42.95 per adult £20.00 per child (6–12 years) No children under 6 years

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

Grays Hotel

New Year’s Eve Residential Packages Gold Package (2 Nights) v Dinner and welcome drink on arrival v Tickets to the New Year’s Eve Dinner in Merlots Restaurant v Overnight accommodation including full English breakfast for 2 people each morning in a double room v Complimentary use of Grays Leisure facilities £230 per couple or £120 single person

Silver package (1 night) v Tickets to the New Year’s Eve Dinner in Merlots Restaurant v Overnight accommodation including full English breakfast for two people in a double room v Complimentary use of Grays Leisure facilities £130 per couple or £70 single person

New Year Offers January

v 3 months for only £55 for a full adult membership at Grays Leisure club or 1 month at £19.99 for a full adult membership v Receive 10% off all treatments for 1 month at Profile 2000, our onsite beauty salon v Receive 10% off at our popular weekly Wednesday curry night

February

v Wine and dine your loved one on St Valentine’s Day – £39 per couple v Receive 10% off our Lounge menu

March

v Enjoy a seasonal, homemade two course meal with a large glass of wine for only £25 per person in Merlots Restaurant v Book a children’s pool party** and parents receive complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits for the duration of the party *Terms and conditions apply ** Subject to availability

To book contact us: 01952 527388 / [email protected]

St Quentin Gate, Telford TF3 4JH

The International Centre The International Centre provides a stunning backdrop for Christmas parties for 200 to 2000 guests in one of our many flexible function suites. From the food to the theming and entertainment, you have the flexibility and freedom to create a bespoke Christmas party night around your company needs. Our event staging and production team can take blank canvas spaces and turn them into a Winter wonderland, Las Vegas cabaret lounge, a 70s disco—or wherever your imagination takes you! Contact Sales Manager, Linda Hill on 01952 561784 or [email protected]

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St Quentin Gate, Telford TF3 4EA

The International Hotel The International Hotel is the perfect place to stay for guests attending Christmas party nights at The International Centre and Holiday Inn. The hotel has a smart, modern feel, 101-bedrooms and contemporary bar and lounge areas—offering a welcome retreat just a short walk from The International Centre. £50 double/twin room with continental breakfast £45 single room with continental breakfast

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