Merry Christmas Le Talbooth and Maison Talbooth 2009
Welcome to Christmas Amazingly it’s that time of year again when we turn our thoughts to Christmas. Last year we made the decision not to send out the Annual Christmas brochure in August and I’m pleased to say this was well received. Most of our guests are able to view the online brochure and if not, our team are only too willing to either talk through the details or post out menus. Maison Talbooth is having a brilliant time in her 40th birthday year; the treatment rooms are open 7 days a week so take some time out and indulge yourself with a treatment or two! We’ve arranged a fabulous selection of parties for you during the festive period. Le Talbooth, as always leads the way with fifteen dinner dances in the run up to Christmas Day. The party nights at The Pier at Harwich are proving really popular and the highlight of New Year’s Eve in Harwich is definitely the dinner and dance at The Pier followed by fireworks in the harbour. At milsoms a ‘super de-luxe’ Christmas menu for Mr G’s makes a brilliant alternative to the ever popular Weavers room at Le Talbooth. And of course, milsoms Kesgrave Hall celebrates Christmas this year with extra bedrooms and private dining areas – great for parties either at lunch time or in the evening. I hope this brochure encourages you to book your Christmas celebration with us and we look forward to welcoming you at this wonderful time of year.
Why not download the Christmas brochures for our other locations at www.milsomhotels.com/christmas
Paul Milsom
Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP Tel: 01206 323150 E-mail:
[email protected]
*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.
Le Talbooth
Weavers Room
Always special at any time of year but more so at Christmas - Tudor beams, warm and cosy, with red brick fireplaces and an equally warm welcome. Come for lunch, dinner, party night or have a private party in the Weavers Room.
The private Weavers Room, upstairs at Le Talbooth, can accommodate up to 34 guests which makes it an ideal venue for a small intimate Christmas party.
The a la carte menu is available in the Old Room on party nights and we will be serving our usual three-course Sunday lunch on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th December.
Le Talbooth Club This is tremendously popular at Christmas time. From Monday 7th December, in addition to the normal luncheon menu, turkey and Christmas pudding is offered for those who like to start the festivities early. Don’t forget Le Talbooth Club members get 15% off all food and coffee with no service charge at lunchtime. And 15% discount on the a la carte in the evenings (service charge will apply).
£28.00 per person.* £15.00 non-refundable deposit per person. Menu choices required 14 days prior to your party.
WEAVERS ROOM CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON MENU
cream of leek and potato soup tian of salmon, avocado, prawns with smoked salmon rosette horseradish cream, watercress salad galantine of duck in parma ham braised lentils, apricot puree, roasted beetroot red onion and goats cheese tart frizzy, rocket and quail egg, balsamic reduction
£28.00 three courses.*
+ 10% service charge for non members
4-5
homemade christmas pudding brandy sauce, double cream mango and passion fruit pavlova raspberry sauce caramelised lemon tart with blueberry compote
traditional turkey with all the trimmings
Weekday Lunch £21.00 two courses.
twice baked mushroom and chive soufflé spinach, potato and cheese sauce
selection of British and Irish cheese celery, grapes and biscuits
roast sirloin of beef, yorkshire pudding roast potatoes and gravy paupiette of plaice with lobster mousse duchess potato, champagne veloute
coffee and mince pies
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Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP Tel: 01206 323150 E-mail:
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Party Nights at Le Talbooth
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT MENU
‘Party nights’ start on Saturday 5th December through to Wednesday 23rd December (excluding Sundays). Disco or live band? Here are the dates to help you decide!
Saturday 5th
Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th
£47.50 per person.* Steve Linton
£45.00 per person.* Essence Duo
Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th
Friday 18th, Saturday 19th, Monday 21st
£42.00 per person.* DJ Monitor Music £47.50 per person.* Steve Linton Friday 11th, Saturday 12th
Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd
£45.00 per person.* Essence Duo
£45.00 per person.* Essence Duo
Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th
We do require a £15.00 non-returnable deposit per person. Menu choices required prior to your party.
£42.00 per person.* DJ Monitor Music
Parties start at 7.30pm with a glass of sparkling wine in the terrace marquee, followed by dinner in the River Room restaurant and dancing to the resident band / disco.
6-7
*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.
cream of leek and potato soup
twice baked mushroom and chive soufflé spinach, potato and cheese sauce
tian of salmon, avocado, prawns with smoked salmon rosette horseradish cream, watercress salad galantine of duck in parma ham braised lentils, apricot puree, roasted beetroot red onion and goats cheese tart frizzy, rocket and quail egg, balsamic reduction
homemade christmas pudding brandy sauce, double cream mango and passion fruit pavlova raspberry sauce caramelised lemon tart with blueberry compote
traditional turkey with all the trimmings
selection of British and Irish cheese celery, grapes and biscuits
roast sirloin of beef, yorkshire pudding roast potatoes and gravy paupiette of plaice with lobster mousse duchess potato, champagne veloute
coffee and mince pie
www.milsomhotels.com
Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP Tel: 01206 323150 E-mail:
[email protected]
Christmas Day Christmas Day Luncheon at Le Talbooth is always a special occasion, Umesh, Johan and their team will be on hand to make it a day to remember. Arrive at 12.15pm for Champagne and canapés in the terrace marquee. Sit down for lunch at 12.45 with the turkey carved by a duo of head chef’s Ian Rhodes and Tom Bushell
£120.00 per person.*
Boxing Day After a hectic Christmas Day, relax and let Le Talbooth take look after you. A delicious four-course luncheon with several choices available. Champagne on arrival.
£65.00 per person.* 8-9
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.
BOXING DAY MENU
canapés
game consommé venison faggots, baked in a puff pastry lid
veal tenderloin caponata artichoke, perorino flakes and quails egg
house smoked salmon capers, shallots and granary bread
fricasse of scallop, lobster, prawn and langoustine orange and fennel broth
crab and avocado club avocado and radish fool, ketchup vinaigrette
tradional roast turkey with all the trimmings carved in the restaurant
partridge ravioli savoy cabbage, parsnip foam, white wine jus
cocottes, parsnip, sprouts, carrots
salad of pork belly, tiger prawns and boudin noir apple and dijon dressing
homemade christmas pudding brandy sauce, double cream caramel and apple bavarois blackberry granite, cinnamon syrup selection of British and Irish cheese chutney, biscuits and grapes coffee and mince pies
twice baked cheese soufflé sweetcorn and spring onion cream
roasted veal tenderloin braised gem, white bean and asparagus puree, herb spatzli pan fried halibut fillet roasted beetroot, brown shrimp veloute breast of free range chicken mushroom ravioli, potato and artichoke crush, cep sauce steamed portabello and red onion pudding thyme veloute crème caramel char-grilled banana, butterscotch sauce chocolate and hazelnut pudding soufflé cappuccino anglais
roast sirloin of beef from the trolley roast potatoes, gravy
apple and blackberry meringue pie calvados ice-cream
apricot and rosemary stuffed lamb loin fondant potato, pea mousse, lardons, peas and broad beans
selection of British and Irish cheese celery, grapes and biscuits coffee and chocolate box
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Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP Tel: 01206 323150 E-mail:
[email protected]
New Year’s Eve at Le Talbooth Starting with Champagne and canapés at 7.30pm, a piper will lead guests into the dining room for a superb five-course dinner. Dance to the Steve Linton Band and Essence, who will supply non-stop music from 10.30pm until 2.30am. A special breakfast will be served from 2.00am on New Year’s Day. Maison Talbooth are offering a special two night break, see the details that follow.
£175.00 per person.*
New Year’s Day at Le Talbooth There will be a three-course luncheon menu with choices available on New Year’s Day.
£50.00 per person.*
*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.
NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU canapés salad of lobster crab, avocado and tomato club Smoked goose breast, confit of leg spring roll spiced quince chutney whole roast fillet of british excellence beef celeriac fondant, baked shallot, gem, bordelaise sauce goats cheese beignet waldorf salad, fig and raisin bread theme of citrus desserts coffee and talbooth chocolates
10 - 11
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Why not stay at Maison Talbooth this Christmas?
*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.
Leading up to Christmas In the weeks leading up to Christmas, relax in great surroundings and enjoy a splendid dinner accompanied by fine wines. Instead of having the problem of choosing who will be ‘the driver’ or trying to arrange for a taxi home, why not stay at Maison Talbooth.
from £180.00
3 nights for the price of 2 Between the 27th – 30th December, we are offering a great deal – stay 2 nights and get the 3rd nights B & B free!
Three-day Christmas break at Maison Talbooth £350 - £740 per person.*
Christmas Eve Arrive on Thursday 24th December when we will be serving Christmas cake, mince pies and scones. You may also like to use the afternoon to visit our treatment rooms, to be thoroughly pampered before the festivities begin. And don’t forget you can also swim in the pool throughout Christmas – yes, even in December we’re heating it to 85 deg! Also bring your tennis racquets as the court is open as well.
Included 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast with the 3rd night bed and breakfast on us.
Dinner is served at Le Talbooth from 7.00pm kicking off with a champagne and canapé reception here at Maison.
from £260.00
Midnight Mass is held at Dedham church, come back and enjoy some mulled wine with us. Don’t forget to put a carrot out for Rudolph and a glass of sherry for Father Christmas!
All prices quoted are based on double occupancy and offers are subject to availability.
12 - 13
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Why not stay at Maison Talbooth this Christmas?
*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.
Christmas Day Christmas Day begins with a champagne breakfast either in the comfort of your bedroom or in the garden room. For those wishing to attend Christmas morning service there are several small churches in the parishes of Dedham, Langham, Ardleigh and Stratford St Mary. Christmas Luncheon is served in the Restaurant at Le Talbooth starting from midday. Christmas afternoon is rarely active but for those feeling energetic we can recommend a walk to revive your appetite before the evenings light supper.
Boxing Day There is as much (or as little!) to do as you like on Boxing Day. Why not follow the local Essex and Suffolk hunt which meets in Hadleigh and follow them through the beautiful Constable countryside. Or join us at the New Wolsley Theatre for their annual pantomime Aladdin. For the less energetic, why not be pampered in our Maison treatment rooms or stay in the hotel and curl up in the lounge with a good book
Depart after breakfast on the 27th.
14 - 15
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Milsom Hotels & Restaurants Vouchers
A splendid Christmas Present Milsom Hotels and Restaurants vouchers are an excellent Christmas gift for friends, family and colleagues – perfect for the friend who has everything! These can be redeemed at any of our renowned hotels and restaurants for lunch, dinner, treatments or accommodation.
– use all year round! Just decide how much you wish to give and we will enter it on a presentation voucher card.
For more ideas see www.milsomhotels.com/vouchers simply call with your details and we’ll do the rest. 16 - 157
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