With our Compliments... On your Wedding Day, you will receive the following... A Red Carpet Welcome from our Wedding Team Champagne & Petit Fours on arrival for the Bride & Groom Hot Port or Pimms Cocktail for all guests on arrival Tea or Coffee & Homemade Cookies for all guests on arrival Our Friendly Wedding Team to assist & support you during the planning of your Wedding Day A Tasting of your chosen Wedding Day Menu for the Bride & Groom Banquet Suite elegantly decorated with Crisp Table Linen, Centerpieces, Personalised Menus, Seating plans & Table Numbers Complimentary Chair Covers & Fairy Light Backdrop for the Banquet Suite A Silver Display Stand & Knife for presentation of the Wedding Cake Overnight Accommodation with Champagne Breakfast in our Bridal Suite for the Bride & Groom 2 Complimentary Double Bedrooms with Full Irish Breakfast for the Bridal Party Guaranteed available rooms for your guests (20 rooms reserved for your wedding party at a reduced rate) Complimentary On-site Car Parking Personalised Wedding Gift Overnight Stay with Dinner for the Bride & Groom on your 1st Wedding Anniversary
These compliments above, are available for Wedding Receptions of 80 adults or more from our pre-set package menus. For a more intimate Wedding Reception, we would be delighted to tailor make a package to suit your requirements.
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Congratulations to you both…..
Congratulations to you both on your engagement and we are delighted that you are considering the Ambassador Hotel, Cork to host your special day. At the Ambassador Hotel, we pride ourselves on our ability to establish a warm and personal relationship with you to ensure the perfection on your Wedding Day. We can offer you Elegance, Sophistication and a Professional service that will ensure a truly amazing experience for you, your family & friends. And uniquely with a Vintage Twist… Our banqueting suites can cater for up to 220 guests. In addition, we can host Civil Ceremonies. Our friendly & experienced team here at the hotel understands how important your wedding day is to you. We give our promise that we will endeavour to exceed all of your expectations. Our Wedding Packages are designed with you in mind, to offer you the best possible value for money. We would like to wish you all the best in the planning of your Wedding Day and we hope to be part of your memories that will last a lifetime.
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Package Menus Menu A €36.00
Menu B €39.00
Chicken & Mushroom Fricassée
Goat’s Cheese on Focaccia Bread
served in a Puff Pastry Case ~~~ Homemade Leek & Potato Soup ~~~ Traditional Roast Turkey & Baked Ham with a Herb Stuffing & Rosemary Jus Or
served with Mixed Salad & a Wholegrain Aïoli ~~~ Homemade Mushroom & Thyme Soup ~~~
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Fillet Of Hake
& Fried Onion Rings with a Brandy Pepper Sauce Or
Ambassador Hotel Medley of Desserts
served with a Dill Mash & Saffron Cream ~~~
with a Roast Red Pepper Beurre Blanc ~~~ ~~~ Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee
Menu C €43.00 Warm Cajun Chicken Salad
served with a Sweet Chilli Aïoli ~~~ Homemade Plum Tomato & Basil Soup ~~~
Roast Stuffed Leg of Lamb
with a Garlic & Mint Scented Jus Or
Oven Baked Cod
topped with a Herb Crust & a Tomato Concassé Cream Sauce ~~~
Lemon Curd Tart
topped with Raspberry Chantilly Cream & Mango Coulis Or
Cream Filled Profiteroles with a Dark Chocolate Sauce ~~~ Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee
Baked Fillet of Salmon Mixed Berry Crumble
& Vanilla Ice-Cream ~~~ Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee
Menu D €48.00 Atlantic Seafood Fishcake
with Sweet Chilli, Lemon & Coriander Aïoli ~~~ Courgette & Garlic Soup ~~~
Roast Sirloin of Beef
& Fried Onion Rings with a Brandy Pepper Sauce Or
Oven-baked Sea Bass
on a bed of Smoked Salmon Mash with a Roast Red Pepper Beurre Blanc ~~~ Baked Pear & Almond Tart with Honeycomb Ice Cream & Crème Anglaise Or
Cream Filled Profiteroles with a Dark Chocolate Sauce ~~~ Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee
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Arrival Reception Selection of Drinks Mulled Wine Summer Fruit Punch Pimms & Lemonade Hot Port Hot Whiskey Kir/Kir Royale Liqueurs from Drink of Choice from the bar approx.
€4.00 €4.00 €6.50 €4.95 €5.50 €5.00/€7.00 €5.00 €5.00
Savoury Canapé Selection Chicken Liver Parfait en Croûte, with Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Kebab with Mixed Peppers & Sweet Chilli Mayonnaise Mini Quiche Lorraine Black Pudding & Apple Compôte Bouchée Smoked Salmon & Rocket Roulade Mini Goat’s Cheese Bruschetta Mini Vegetarian Bouchée Cheese, Spring Onion & Bacon Bouchée Chicken Tandoori & Iceberg Lettuce wrap Hummus & Prawn Tart Chicken, Rocket & Aïoli Tart (Choose 3 for €3.50
Choose 5 for €5.50)
Sweet Canapé Selection Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Mini Banoffie Pie Mini Lemon Curd Tart Mini Strawberry & Cream Pastries Mini Chocolate Brownie (Choose 2 for €2.50
Choose 3 for €3.50)
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Starters Chicken & Mushroom Fricassée
€5.95
served in a Puff Pastry Case
Oaked Smoked Chicken
€6.95
on a bed of Mixed Salad & with a Caesar Dressing
Grilled Goat’s Cheese
€6.95
on Foccacia Bread, with Mixed Salad & a Wholegrain Vinaigrette Aïoli
Atlantic Seafood Fish Cake
€7.95
with Sweet Chilli, Lemon & Coriander Aïoli
Smoked Salmon & Rocket Cream Cheese Roulade
€7.95
with Baby Leaf Salad, Mango & Red Onion Salsa
Peppered Beef & Cheddar Spring Rolls
€6.95
served with Parsley Aïoli
Golden Fried Brie & Pancetta Potato Cake
€6.95
with a Berry Compôte
Salami & Cheddar Ciabatta
€5.95
with Mixed Salad & Garlic Aïoli
Soups Carrot & Coriander Soup Cream of Mushroom & Thyme Soup Cream of Leek & Potato Soup Tomato & Basil Soup Fresh Atlantic Seafood Chowder Courgette & Garlic Soup Minestrone Soup
€4.95 €4.95 €4.95 €4.95 €4.95 €4.95 €4.95
(Choice of 2 Starters, €1.00 extra for additional choices)
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Main Courses From the Butcher’s Block Stuffed Loin of Pork
€16.50
Roast Stuffed Leg of Lamb
€20.50
Sautée Suprême of Chicken
€17.50
Roast Sirloin of Beef
€21.50
Honey Roasted Loin of Bacon
€16.50
Traditional Roast Stuffed Turkey & Baked Ham
€18.50
on a bed of Champ Mash with a Chorizo Cream Sauce with a Garlic & Mint Scented Jus
with a Herb Stuffing Mash & a Rosemary Jus served with Fried Onion Rings & a Brandy Pepper Sauce Colcannon Mash, with a Parsley Cream Sauce with a Cranberry Relish
Fresh from the Sea Oven Baked Salmon Darne
€18.95
Baked Fillet of Cod
€21.50
Fillet of Hake
€17.95
Pan-seared Sea Bass
€22.95
Fillet of Monkfish
€24.95
with Dill Mash & a Saffron Cream with a Pesto Crust & a Tomato Concassé Cream
served with a Roast Red Pepper Beurre Blanc with Smoked Salmon Mash & a Roast Red Pepper Beurre Blanc with Pancetta & Spring Onion Mash and a Red Pepper Cream
(Choice of 2 Main Courses, €2.00 extra for additional choices)
All Main Course Dishes are served with Chef’s Selection of Garden Vegetables & Creamed Mashed Potato (unless specified otherwise).
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Dessert Selection Ambassador Medley of Desserts
€6.95
Lemon Curd Tart
€5.95
topped with Raspberry Chantilly Cream
Warm Pear & Almond Tart
€5.95
with Honeycomb Ice-Cream & Crème Anglaise
Cream Filled Profiteroles
€5.95
with a Dark Chocolate Sauce
Mixed Berry Crumble
€5.95
with Vanilla Ice-Cream
Selection of Mixed Ice Creams
€4.95
with Chocolate Wafers & Fruit Coulis All Desserts are served with Tea & Coffee
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Wine List White Wines
Bottle
Campo Nuevo Viura (2011) Bodegas Principe de Viana, Navarra, Spain 100% Viura. Bright straw yellow in colour with a fine aroma of clear, delicate fruity notes. A smooth, fresh, dry wine with good balance.
€19.50
Les Chaises Sauvignon Blanc Vin de Pays D’Oc (2012) Languedoc-Roussillon, France Delicious, fresh zesty lemon and green apple flavours, lively and refreshing with good length. Ideal as an aperitif, with seafood, white meats, goats cheese and salads.
€21.00
Table Mountain Chardonnay (2012) Adam Tas Cellars, Stellenbosch, South Africa Straw yellow with tinges of green. Fruity with traces of lime, pear and oak vanillins. Creamy and mouth-filling with flavours of lime and toast. An excellent sipping wine, it is also well-suited to dishes made with cream-based sauces.
€22.00
Red Wines Campo Nuevo Tempranillo (2011) Bodegas Principe de Viana, Navarra, Spain An easy, fruit-filled well structured wine with good length.
€19.50
Les Chaises Merlot Vin de Pays D’Oc (2012) Languedoc-Roussillon, France Delicious juicy plummy fruits with mocha and herbaceous notes. Enjoy at room temperature with lamb, pastas and cold meats.
€21.00
Table Mountain Shiraz (2012) Adam Tas Cellars, Stellenbosch, South Africa Dark ruby in color. Aromas of ripe plums, berries and oak spices with a hint of cigar box. Medium-bodied with ripe plums, new leather and a good tannic structure. Excellent on its own but also an ideal companion to poultry, veal and red meat dishes.
€22.00
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Finger Food Selection Selection A € 5.50 Freshly Cut Selection of Sandwiches & Wraps ~~~ Breaded Chicken Goujons ~~~ Cocktail Sausages
Selection B € 8.50 Selection of Sandwiches ~~~ B-B-Q Chicken Wings ~~~ Potato Wedges ~~~ Mini Ham & Cheese Boucheés
Menu C € 10.50 Cocktail Sausages ~~~ Mini Fishcakes ~~~ Pork Ribs in a B-B-Q Sauce ~~~ Freshly Cut Selection of Sandwiches ~~~ Breaded Chicken Goujons ~~~ Mini Ham & Cheese Boucheés
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€2.5k Winter Wedding Day This package is available for Weddings & Civil Ceremonies, and is based on a maximum of 80 Adults for €2.5k Winter & Spring Weddings A Red Carpet Welcome from our Wedding Team Champagne & Strawberries on arrival for the Bride & Groom Tea/Coffee & Homemade Cookies for all guests on arrival Our Friendly Wedding Team to assist & support you during the planning of your Wedding Day A Tasting of your chosen Wedding Day Menu for the Bride & Groom 4 Course Seasonal Menu A Glass of House Wine per person Evening Reception Finger food for 40 guests Personalised Menus, Seating plans & Table Numbers A Silver Display Stand & Knife for presentation of the Wedding Cake Overnight Accommodation with Champagne Breakfast in our Bridal Suite for the Bride & Groom Guaranteed rooms for your guests (15 rooms reserved for your wedding party at reduced rate) On-site Car Parking Wedding Gift from The Hotel Dinner for the Bride & Groom on their 1st Wedding Anniversary
Dinner Menu
Cream of Vegetable Soup ~~~ Sautee Suprême of Chicken with Champ Mash & a Rosemary Jus Or Fillet of Hake with a Roast Red Pepper Beurre Blanc ~~~ Ambassador Medley of Desserts ~~~ Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee ~~~
Finger Food Menu Breaded Chicken Goujons ~~~ Cocktail Sausages ~~~ Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee
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Testimonials “Gave us a great wedding day!”
Reviewed 4 January 2013 We chose to have our wedding here, in the Ambassador Hotel, Cork, in September, 2012. From our first investigatory visit all the way up to when we left two days after our wedding, we were made to feel welcome, no issue was insurmountable and the quality of what was delivered from staff was second to none. We'd looked at a number of hotels around Cork but, when it came to our own particular set of requirements, the Ambassador Hotel matched them most closely. It was also in no small way helped by the fact that the lovely Holy Family Church is just across the way from the hotel which helped massively with both our own and our guests' convenience on the big day; the hotel should really use this as more of a selling point. We weren't planning a big wedding but, like everything else, it ended up being much bigger than we originally envisaged and any changes we made were easily accommodated by the hotel staff this included last minute changes to the guest list due to the uncertainty surrounding some of our relatives and friends who were seriously ill near the time of the wedding: the hotel's flexibility here really took any stress out of the situation. We were able to put together our own menu and package proposal based on the hotel's existing offerings and, when it came down to it, we really got outstanding value for money. Our menu comprised warm goat's cheese served on toasted ciabatta with sun-dried tomato tapenade, carrot and coriander soup, slow sirloin of beef or sea bass or risotto fritter and a medley of four desserts. I'd heard that the food in the hotel was good before I ever went there and I'm delighted to able to say that the standard was high in both our tasting menu evening and on the day itself with the goat's cheese and the beef coming in for particular positive mention from a number of people that I talked to. The day (and night) went off without a hitch with staff keeping us updated as to what was going on, when it was happening and so on and, as a sign of how good a day we were having, the band had to ask us if we were ready to start nearly an hour after they were due to; we just hadn't noticed that it was that late! After an evening of dancing and celebrating (oh, and eating again the evening food was also delicious!), we enjoyed the relative relaxation of the residents' bar before retiring to the luxurious bridal suite which, because we got married on the Saturday, was ours for both the Saturday and Sunday night. It was lovely to have our champagne breakfast with the great views from the bay windows in the suite which overlook much of the panorama of the city centre. A huge thanks to all the staff that we dealt with: Chris, Patricia, Roy, Alan, Don and all the others whose names I've forgotten - you were all truly friendly and professional throughout our dealings with you and we loved every minute of it. The Ambassador may not be the most modern or most stylish hotel, it may not have the biggest car park or be the most centrally located, it may not have the biggest ballroom or the fanciest gardens BUT it has a wonderful charm, comfort, plushness and elegance of its own, it has a wonderful set of staff, it has ample servings of extremely tasty food, it's a short downhill walk to the city centre (though you're way home might be a little harder :) ), the Guinness is good, it has a can-do attitude, it offers tremendous value for money and, the biggest thumbs-up of all, if we were getting married again tomorrow then we'd go straight back there in a heartbeat! Cheers guys - you may be "only" a four-star but you'll get 5 stars here from us!
Kieran & Sheila
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Testimonials “Just Perfect” My husband and I had our Wedding eception in this beautiful Hotel last year and I would always do it again. The staff is really lovely and the organisation before the wedding and on the day was just brilliant. I'm German and my husband is Irish and we wanted a German dessert in our menu and the Chef of the hotel made the best Apple strudel I have ever tasted in my life for our menu tasting. The Event Manger in the hotel is very professional and she was always available for questions and gave us a lot of tips regarding our reception. The evening itself was wonderful and the food was just divine and all our friends and family where delighted with the staff. The hotel itself has a beautiful vintage look and the rooms with the balcony are just perfect and everything was spotless. I would recommend the hotel to everybody, if family, couple or just for a city trip. The price of the rooms is more then great and our wedding package was absolutely reasonable. I Would always go there again and recommend it to every couple that is looking for a great venue for their Wedding reception. Svea & James Perfect Wedding We had our Wedding at this hotel on 6/10/2012 and we couldn’t have found a better hotel if we tried. The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous. It’s full of charm, very homely and cosy while ing a vintage feel to it. The staff are fantastic, especially Patricia and Alan and also April on reception who is always ready for a conversation and a laugh. The management and staff couldn't do enough for us. We honestly couldn't fault the place if we tried. The views are amazing there, especially from the bridal suite. You can see over the whole city!! The rooms are very spacious and beds are extremely comfortable. We would highly recommend the Ambassador hotel to anyone and can’t wait to stay there again in the future. Memorable Day My wife and I had our wedding reception at the Ambassador earlier this month and we could not recommend the hotel and staff highly enough. The hotel oozes character and charm having previously been a military hospital and a nursing home. As you walk through the hotel you could easily be forgiven for thinking that you have stepped back in time, such is the old world atmosphere of a bye-gone era. It overlooks the city of Cork whilst still being within walking distance of the city centre. We felt that having our reception in such a historic area of Cork city would afford our guests an opportunity of not alone enjoying our special day but also of taking in some of the history that this area of Cork is steeped in. Neither we, nor our guests were to be disappointed. Chris, Patricia, Alan and the rest of the staff could not have been more helpful. Everything ran very smoothly. The food was of a very high standard even though the meal was delayed by at least an hour because everybody wanted to see Katie Taylor presented with her gold medal before they sat down. The band, Ocean's Eight, were also excellent. If, very occasionally, one of the modern conveniences in the rooms didn’t work, this was more than offset by the overall charm of our stay at the hotel. In short if you are looking for a hotel where everything runs with Angela Merkel like efficiency then you may be better off staying at any one of the Celtic Tiger hotels that the city is awash with but if you want to have a memorable experience, reasonably priced, then we would certainly recommend the Ambassador.
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Terms & Conditions Millamo Ltd, T/A Ambassador Hotel Booking_____________ A date may be provisionally held for 14 days, it is thereafter at the discretion of the hotel to release that date if the booking deposit is not received. Confirmation Deposit:___________ A non refundable deposit of 500.00 is required to confirm a booking. Final Details & Numbers:___________ Revised numbers should be given to the hotel 14 days prior to the wedding reception. Final numbers (Which is the number charged for) is required 48 hours in advance. Quotations:___________ All Rates stipulated are in Euro including VAT. All taxes and duties will be charged at the prevailing rate at time of invoicing. The Hotel is only bound by its written confirmation. Verbal agreement cannot be accepted by the Hotel. All proposals are subject to alteration without notice, unless contracted in writing and duly signed by the Client and Hotel. Payment Details___________ Billing is based on a Pro Forma Basis. We will provide you with a statement for payment, based on final numbers given 48 hours in advance. Cash and Bank Draft are the only method of payment accepted. Credit Cards cannot be taken as payment in full. Cancellation Policy_____________ Notification to be made to the hotel in writing. The hotel will make every reasonable effort to accommodate the event at a later date if applicable. Cancellation within 4 months of the event will require 20% payment of the estimated total bill. Cancellation within 2 months of the event taking place will require 50% payment of the estimated total bill. Cancellation within 1 month of the event taking place will require full payment of the estimated bill. Damages_____________ Liability for damages to the premises will be charged accordingly. The Client shall be liable for any damage caused to the hotel, or any furnishings, utensils or equipment therein by the negligent or wilful act or
default of the customer, by a guest or an attendee to an event, including mounting materials by means of adhesive tape, blue tac, drawing pins, articles etc. The hotel will not be responsible for damage or loss of any personal property and equipment left on the premises prior to or following any event. Bar Extension:____________ To be reserved no later than 3 months prior to your wedding date. The quoted fee is subject to change to changes in Court and Solicitor Fees. The hotel only forwards the actual court costs along with solicitor fees to its patrons. Bar extension service times are as follows: Monday – Thursday until 12.30am. Friday & Saturday until 1.30am. Hours permitted are within current licensing laws. Hotel policies:____________ The hotel will not be liable for any failure to provide facilities, services, food or beverages as a result of events or matters outside its control. The Ambassador Hotel reserves the right to amend charges or products & services being supplied, in the event that government intervention such as VAT or unforeseen supplier increase due to market demand and/or lack of supply or products required. Booking can only be made by Bride and Groom in person. They cannot be made or confirmed by any person other than the Bride and Groom. Bookings taken in error from a person other than the Bride and Groom will be deemed null and void and the hotel’s facilities will not be made available for the date requested. Legislation on Food:____________ To comply with food hygiene legislation, no food items other than a traditional wedding cake may be brought on to and consumed on the premises. A wedding Cake being used as a dessert must be from a food supplier registered with the local health authority. Proof must be provided by the Bride and Groom
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Ambassador Hotel Preferred Suppliers Esquire Menswear 28, Dromin Drive, Tower Blarney Co. Cork 086 294 9639 www.facebook.com/tuxrus The Love Bugs Band 086 192 9675 www.thelovebugsband.com www.facebook.com/The-Love-BUGS Gerard Kearney Magician 086 847 9352 www.corkmagician.ie www.facebook.com/gerardkearneythemagician O’Brien’s Studios Photography 021 427 6557 www.obrienphotographic.com Bella Bleu – Bridal Wear 087 202 5252 www.bellableu.ie www.facebook.com/BellaBleuVintageBridalCork Disco 2000 – Dan Noonan 021 496 6115 www.d2k.ie www.facebook.com/D2KDisco2000 Saoirse’s Delicious Delights Candy Kart 087 971 6806 Chaircover Express 087 786 4233 www.chaircoversexpress.ie Karina’s Cakes 087 980 8571 021 428 9155 www.karinascakes.ie www.facebook.com/karinas.cakes.1 Alan Ross - One Stop wedding Shop 021481 0300 085 802 2671 www.onestopweddingshop.ie www.facebook.com/YourOneStopWeddingShop
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