East Wintergarden CHRISTMAS PACKAGE

2014

East Wintergarden 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E14 5NX Nearest Tube Station: Canary Wharf – Jubilee line

East Wintergarden is a magical Christmas party venue in the heart of Canary Wharf with a spectacular glass covered central hall draped in a canopy of dazzling lights and based on the timeless New York Wintergarden. Whether your party is an intimate gathering for 100 or a grand occasion for 1000, East Wintergarden is the perfect venue to celebrate the festive season. Guests will be greeted by our hosts and make their way into the stunning Gallery where they will enjoy a sparkling wine reception whilst festive music plays to raise holiday cheer.

As dinner is called, whether it be party bowl food, a gourmet buffet or a decadent seated dinner, guests will make their way into the main hall space adorned with elegant and enchanting décor. The glistening lights of the canopy, the twinkling of the trees, and the dramatic back drop of the star cloth will fill your guests with excitement and wonder. Ampersand will have every angle covered to deliver a truly memorable event, and we promise your dinner will be a culinary experience not to be missed. Delicious, bespoke food is at the centre of what we do, and our Christmas menus will certainly delight your guests. Once all of your guests have enjoyed their dinner the party will really start as the DJ gets the dance floor moving. Playing all your favourite classics and the best of the current charts, they will ensure your party is non stop fun!

a dazzling spectacle Steve

Christmas package East Wintergarden Christmas Package includes: Prosecco reception Your choice of menus

Unlimited house wine, bottled beer and soft drinks from 7pm-11.30pm Full cloakroom

All furniture for your chosen menu style

Pricing Ask our team for prices.

Full lighting, theming and production DJ



All the essentials: staffing, silverware, tableware and linens Full event management

so much choice, so many great ideas! Ed

upgrades: add that little bit extra PARTY BAND Dance the night away under the spectacular glass arch with your very own band playing a host of party anthems and festive tunes. MENU UPGRADES Our highly skilled team of chefs will offer you the most creative and delicious menu options designed to complement your chosen package. CANAPÉS Impress your guests with our creative canapés to enjoy with your reception drinks. CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION OR COCKTAILS Upgrade your drinks package and delight your guests with gorgeous bubbles or a selection of bespoke cocktails for reception or throughout the evening. MULLED WINE HOT COCKTAIL RECEPTION Add a real taste of Christmas with warming cocktails.

food so beautiful to look at and to eat Hector

sumptuous seated lunch & dinner menu please choose one item from each course plus a vegetarian option Some of our dishes may contain nuts. If you have a specific food allergy or require specific dietary needs please ask for further details.

starters

mains

desserts

Beetroot three ways: marinated smoked red beetroot, roasted, pickled candied beetroot and a rainbow crisp served with creamed English goat’s cheese, celery cress and French dressing (V)

Rack of lamb with a shepherd’s pie croquette, butternut and smoked garlic puree, creamed savoy and carrots with a lamb jus

Lime and dark chocolate mousse served with ginger foam, lime gel and gingerbread fingers

Duck rillettes with a mulled wine reduction jelly, smoked duck breast, celeriac remoulade, pickled mushrooms and baby poached apple with a thyme dressing Trio of salmon: slow cooked confit of salmon, cured and tea smoked salmon with compressed cucumber, pea puree and mixed seaweed salad Cold poached chicken ballotine stuffed with cranberry, thyme and stilton, crispy skin, walnut puree and a winter vegetable and cress salad Venison Carpaccio with juniper and rosemary crust, pickled blackcurrants, golden sultanas, and horseradish, truffle crème fraîche topped with rocket and potato crisp

Sautéed truffle spatzale, shallot puree, buttered spinach and cavolo nero, roasted baby artichokes and chive beurre blanc (V)

Apple trifle with a macadamia nut topping, granny smith sorbet with apple crisps and apple frangipane tart Mulled pear and almond tart with red

Roasted fillet of cod with a green herb crust, Sharpham Park spelt risotto with wilted kale, chive and tomato beurre blanc Roasted breast of Gressingham duck, confit duck leg potato cake, braised red cabbage, heritage carrots and a blueberry jus Ballontine of turkey breast, confit leg wrapped in brioche, fondant potato, crispy skin, sautéed Brussels sprouts and chestnuts and a cranberry jus Supreme of corn fed chicken with an onion and herb mousse, parsnip and sage dauphinoise, sautéed winter vegetables, muscadet cream sauce

wine syrup and crème fraîche ice cream Slow baked quince crumble with Nutella ice cream and candied hazelnuts Milk chocolate and Earl Grey cheese cake with lavender anglaise Trio of apple desserts Coffee and mini mince pies

exquisite choices Emily

creative bowl food menu please choose five items from the menu below Slow cooked pork belly with creamy mustard mash, caramelised apples and thyme jus Truffle and wild mushroom risotto with shavings of Grana Padano, truffle oil and cracked black pepper Homemade pumpkin and goat’s cheese ravioli with a sage butter and toasted pinenuts Hot smoked salmon, baby potatoes, pea puree, watercress, lobster oil and lemon dressing Lamb tagine with a char-grilled vegetable couscous Rare roasted beef with char-grilled artichokes, roasted red pepper, balsamic shallots on a bed of rocket drizzled truffle oil Super food salad: quinoa, spinach, roasted butternut squash, beetroot, mung beans, alfalfa, mixed cress, pumpkin seeds in a thick French dressing Ballontine of bronze turkey with cranberry and thyme stuffing, roasted red potatoes, sautéed Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and a thyme jus Cranberry and candied orange Eton mess Chocolate and Nutella with crushed hazelnut mousse and mini marshmallows

all my dreams came true... Sarah

gourmet fork buffet menu please choose two mains, two sides and two desserts Some of our dishes may contain nuts. If you have a specific food allergy or require specific dietary needs please ask for further details.

the food was superb - the service seamless! Suzanne

mains

sides

Slow cooked ox cheek with caramelised root vegetables and parsley horseradish dumplings

Rosemary roasted new potatoes

Lamb and apricot tagine with charred peppers and herby cous cou Roast turkey with all the trimmings Lemon roasted chicken supreme with green olives, preserved lemons, roasted sweet potatoes, rosemary and oregano Wild mushroom and chervil tartlets with marinated goat’s cheese Roasted fillet of salmon with lemon buttered potatoes, wilted spinach and hollandaise Thai chicken curry with sticky rice, topped with deep fried shallots Braised ham hock, mixed bean and bell pepper cassoulet

Honey and thyme roasted seasonal vegetables Creamy mashed potatoes Pickled red cabbage with cranberry and thyme Parmesan crusted courgette chips

desserts Cranberry and candied orange Eton mess English rhubarb and vanilla panna cotta with rhubarb crisp and almond shortbread Plum trifle verrines Selection of British cheeses with wheat wafers and homemade chutney

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