A season of celebration · A CHRISTMAS CAROL OPERA Layers of jaconde, dark chocolate, stem ginger and cranberry TO FINISH TEA AND COFFEE Served with mince pies Package details A GLASS

A season of celebration

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2017

An icon of British hospitality with impressive architecture, elegant décor and a rich history, the property has

welcomed guests since the 18th century. Located in the heart of

Covent Garden, it’s the place to be for an unforgettable Christmas.

Sparkling cocktails, modern dining and

great company. Come join us at De Vere

Grand Connaught Rooms this festive season

to enjoy a memorable celebration in one of

the capital’s most iconic banqueting venues.

DE VERE GRAND CONNAUGHT ROOMS +44 (0) 207 269 1869

[email protected]

Season’s greetings

DE VERE GRAND CONNAUGHT ROOMS


Join us for an evening to remember at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. With three

dramatic ballrooms, the scene is set for a night of music and dancing. Start the night in

style with a glass of Buck’s Fizz on arrival before enjoying a three-course dinner followed

by a disco. Hosting 100 to 500 guests; this is a great option for larger celebrations.

Package detailsA GLASS OF BUCK ’S F IZZ ON ARRIVAL . THREE-COURSE SEATED DINNER . HALF A BOTTLE OF WINE PER PERSON. TEA AND COFFEE WITH MINCE PIES . DJ AND DISCO UNTIL 1 .00AM.

PRICES Wednesday to Friday at £85 per person Saturday to Tuesday at £75 per person

DATES Dates available from the last week of November 2017 until January 2018. Please ask for further details.

T IMES 6.00pm until 1.00am

UPGRADES Upgrade to sparkling wine for your welcome drink for £2 per person.

Christmas party nights from 100 guests

CELEBRATION PACKAGE No. ONE

MenuSTARTERS

HOT SMOKED SALMON TERRINE With horseradish cream mousse, cucumber and dill jelly

F IVE-SPICE DUCK BREAST With pickled walnut and apple salad

CRAB, CRAYFISH, LEMON AND CAJUN SPICE PARCELS With gribiche dressing

TRIO OF GAME TERRINE With cranberry dressing and winter salad

CAMBOZOLA CHEESE, PICKLED RED ONION TART AND CORIANDER With an aubergine ‘caviar’ filled piquillo pepper tart (v) MAIN COURSES

ORANGE GLAZED ROAST TURKEY With roast potatoes, honey glazed carrots, roast parsnips and Brussels sprouts. Served with pork and leek stuffing and pigs in blankets

STREAKY SMOKED BACON WRAPPED TURKEY With dauphinoise potatoes, carrot Crécy, fricassee of savoy cabbage, red currant and port wine jus

INDIVIDUAL TURKEY WELLINGTONS WITH PARMA HAM With shaved Brussels sprout fricassee, dauphinoise potatoes, glazed carrots and truffle scented jus

GUINEA FOWL BREAST Filled with leek and sausage and wrapped in smoked streaky bacon. Served with braised red cabbage, carrot Crécy, duchess potatoes and port wine sauce

PAN-SEARED SCOTTISH SEA BASS F ILLET With Olivetti vegetables, crushed new potatoes and a chive butter sauce

ROAST WINTER VEGETABLE STRUDEL With chestnuts, pumpkin seed, apricots and craisins. Served with shaved Brussels sprout fricassee, dauphinoise potatoes, glazed carrots and a truffle scented mushroom jus (v) DESSERTS

HAZELNUT, B ITTER CHOCOLATE AND CLEMENTINE YULE LOG With Christmas pudding ice cream

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND PLUM PUDDING MOUSSE With raspberry and cinnamon compote

A CHRISTMAS CAROL OPERA Layers of jaconde, dark chocolate, stem ginger and cranberry TO F INISH

TEA AND COFFEE Served with mince pies


For more intimate celebrations, we have a selection of spaces for 50

to 100 guests, conveniently located away from our larger ballrooms for

added privacy. Here you’ll enjoy a mouth-watering menu created by our

chef; all within an unforgettable setting in the heart of London.

Package detailsA GLASS OF BUCK ’S F IZZ ON ARRIVAL . THREE-COURSE SEATED DINNER . HALF A BOTTLE OF WINE PER PERSON. TEA AND COFFEE WITH MINCE P IES . EXCLUSIVE ROOM HIRE .

PRICES Wednesday to Friday at £85 per person Saturday to Tuesday at £75 per person


T IMES Exclusive room hire available from 6.00pm until 1.00am (extension available upon request in advance).

UPGRADES Add canapés from £8.50 per person.

Christmas party nights from 50 guests

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Package detailsA GLASS OF BUCK ’S F IZZ ON ARRIVAL . THREE-COURSE SEATED MENU. HALF A BOTTLE OF WINE PER PERSON. TEA AND COFFEE WITH MINCE P IES . EXCLUSIVE ROOM HIRE .

PRICE £75 per person


T IMES Enjoy exclusive room hire from 9.00am until 5.00pm.

Get together with friends or colleagues for a Christmas lunch amidst the dramatic

setting of De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. A stone’s throw from Covent Garden,

it’s just the spot for celebrations during the busy festive period. Start your lunch in style

with a glass of Buck’s Fizz on arrival before enjoying a three-course menu with half a

bottle of wine per person, followed by tea or coffee and mince pies.

Christmas lunch packages

CELEBRATION PACKAGE No. THREE


Package detailsA GLASS OF BUCK ’S F IZZ ON ARRIVAL. FOUR DRINKS VOUCHERS PER PERSON. A MENU OF FOUR CANAPÉS , FOUR MAIN COURSE BOWL FOODS AND FOUR DESSERTS. DJ AND DANCE FLOOR UNTIL 1.00AM.

PRICE £79 per person


T IMES Times are available throughout the day or evening, with exclusive room hire available from 6.00pm until 1.00am (extension available upon request in advance).

CELEBRATION PACKAGE No. FOUR

Enjoy a thoroughly modern Christmas celebration with contemporary dining within

the iconic surroundings of De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Create your own menu,

selecting four canapés, four main course bowl foods and four desserts. With our dance

floor and DJ, you have all the ingredients for a party to remember.

Christmas reception packages

MenuCANAPÉS

DUCK MOUSSE With cranberry jelly

TURKEY ROULADE With Seville jam

BLINIS With scottish smoked salmon, beetroot and horseradish cream cheese

NIÇOISE TARTLETS

PEPPERED MACKEREL In cucumber ribbons

MEDITERRANEAN MEZZO BOCCONCINI Courgette, peppers and red pesto (v)

FETA AND COURGETTE CROUTE With sunblushed tomato and spring onion (v)

SPANISH CHICKEN AND CHORIZO SKEWERS

STICKY CHICKEN WINGLETS With honey and sesame seeds

THAI SALMON KEBABS In a lime, coriander and chilli marinade

SPICED MALAYSIAN BEEF SKEWERS

WELSH LAMB, CINNAMON AND CRANBERRY KOF TA

PUMPKIN RISOTTO With quail egg (v)

MINI BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND MASCARPONE TARTLET (v) COLD MAIN COURSES

ASIAN BEEF SALAD In sesame and hoi sin dressing

SMOKED TURKEY WALDORF SALAD

PEPPERED MACKEREL , CUCUMBER AND RED ENDIVE SALAD With a chive cream sauce

SEARED DUCK BREAST SALAD With roasted plum

SLICED BRISKET OF BEEF With piquillo peppers, red onion, coriander and mint salad

QUINOA, HALLOUMI, CRANBERRY AND PUMPKIN SEED SALAD With basil chilli oil (v)

POMEGRANATE , CLEMENTINE AND AVOCADO SALAD With a lemon dressing (v)

HOT MAIN COURSES

BOUDIN NOIR IN BLANKETS With creamed leeks and mashed potato

WILD BOAR SAUSAGES AND WHITE BEAN CASSOULET

TURKEY TIKKA SKEWERS With pilau rice

SALMON KEBABS In red pesto, pomme mousseline and sautéed peppers

HOT SMOKED SALMON FISHCAKES With a horseradish sauce

COURGETTE , CHILLI AND PARMESAN RISOTTO With a truffle emulsion (v)

WILD MUSHROOM TORTELLINI , Spinach and a truffle sauce (v) DESSERTS

APRICOT AND SHERRY TRIFLE SHOTS

PASSION FRUIT ASSIETTE

COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE ASSIETTE

GINGER AND PEAR ETON MESS


The team on the day were great. We were really happy with the

event so please pass on our thanks to everyone

involved.

ZOE


DrinksAdd some fizz to your festive celebration with our

carefully selected sparkling wines. Or take advantage

of our unlimited drinks packages.

SPARKLING WINE (PER BOTTLE)

PROSECCO DOC BEL STAR ITALY

£32 .15 MARQUIS DE LA TOUR ROSÉ FRANCE

£28.65 GRANDE TRADITION BESSERAT DE BELLEFON BRUT NV FRANCE

£45 .15 GRANDE TRADITION BESSERAT DE BELLEFON ROSÉ BRUT NV FRANCE

£52 .65

DE NAUROY BRUT NV FRANCE

£39.15 LANSON BLACK LABEL FRANCE

£55 .15 LANSON ROSÉ FRANCE

£65 .15

UNLIMITED DRINKS PRICES A selection of beer, wine and soft drinks.

ONE HOUR £19.95 PER PERSON

T WO HOURS £35 PER PERSON

THREE HOURS £50 PER PERSON

WHITE WINE (PER BOTTLE)

TERRE FORTI TREBBIANO CHARDONNAY ITALY Light, fresh and filled with pear, apple and citrus fruit flavours

£22 .65 ACACIA TREE CHENIN BLANC SOUTH AFRICA Easy-drinking and fruity with a refreshing lemon finish

£23 .15 SAN ABELLO SAUVIGNON BLANC CHILE Tropical, green apple and gooseberry fruit flavours

£25 .10 C IRCA 1788 P INOT GRIGIO AUSTRALIA Crisp and fresh with lemony acidity and fruit-filled finish

£26 .10

RED WINE (PER BOTTLE)

EL MURO TINTO TEMPRANILLO GARNACHA SPAIN A smooth and easy drinking red with black fruit flavours and a hint of spice

£22 .65 VILLA DEI FIORI MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO ITALY Ripe, rounded red combining spicy black olives with Morello cherry notes. A high-quality, classic Italian full of character

£24 .65 THE OLD PRESS SHIRAZ AUSTRALIA An easy drinking Shiraz with rich red berries and plum fruit flavours

£25 .65 VALDIVIESO CABERNET SAUVIGNON CHILE Attractive dark red colour. Rich berry fruit aromas of blackberries, sweet spices, coffee, chocolate and vanilla

£27.15

Tasty bites to end the nightAfter an evening of partying, you might be feeling a little

peckish so we’ve created a selection of tasty bites for you

to enjoy at the end of the night.

CHRISTMAS NIGHT HOG ROAST Served with fresh apple sauce, crackling and extra gravy.

£6 PER PERSON Minimum 200 guests SP IT ROAST LAMB Served with tabbouleh, hummus a tomato salad, khoubz flat bread and sauces.

£7.50 PER PERSON Minimum 200 guests MINI BURGERS*

Creole spiced pulled pork and Monterey Jack burger melts

Mushroom, aubergine ‘caviar’ and gorgonzola burger (v)

Spiced chicken and maple scented smoked bacon burgers

Beef burgers with beetroot jam

£7.50 PER PERSON For two burgers

CHILLI DOGS*

Build your own hot dogs with sauerkraut, American mustard, grated mozzarella, crispy onions, pickles, chilli jam, chilli sauce and mayonnaise

£6 PER PERSON P IZZA*

Pepperoni with grilled onion, chilli and pepper topped with Monterey melting cheese

Classic Margherita with tomato, mozzarella and a hint of chilli (v)

£3 .50 PER SL ICE

* For mini burgers, chilli dogs and pizzas we ask that you order for at least 70% of your confirmed guests.

Terms and Conditions: All offers, prices and party dates are subject to availability and must be pre-booked and paid in advance. Provisionalbookings must be confirmed within 14 days and secured with a non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit. The full balance is payable no later than four weeks prior to the event date, otherwise your reservation may be released. Full pre-payments on all Christmas and New Year events are non-refundable and non-transferable. Principal Hotel Company reserve the right to alter prices and menu content due to fluctuating market conditions. All accommodation rates are subject to availability. All events are subject to Principal Hotel Company general events terms and conditions. For full terms and conditions, please view our website.

DE VERE GRAND CONNAUGHT ROOMS 61–65 Great Queen Street, London WC28 5DA

+44 (0) 207 269 1869

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A season of celebration · A CHRISTMAS CAROL OPERA Layers of jaconde, dark chocolate, stem ginger and cranberry TO FINISH TEA AND COFFEE Served with mince pies Package details A GLASS