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BE OUR GUEST THIS CHRISTMAS!

A warm welcome always awaits our guests at Wivenhoe House and we look forward to sharing our Christmas with you. Throughout your stay you will enjoy excellent hospitality and superb dining, giving you every opportunity to relax over this special holiday.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Oliver J. Q. Brown General Manager

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Christmas PackagesCHRISTMAS EVE

� From 3pm: Arrive at leisure and check into your bedroom

� From 6pm: Join us in the lounge for arrival drinks with fellow residents and senior members of the team

� From 7pm: A three course meal in the brasserie awaits Please reserve a time slot in advance

� From 10pm: For those wishing to attend Midnight Mass ask our team for a list of local churches holding a service

� For more information on the local area please visit

www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk/about/local-interest

CHRISTMAS DAY

� 8-10am: A relaxed full English breakfast served in the brasserie with a glass of Buck’s Fizz

� Morning: The most important time of the day, present unwrapping!

� Fromnoon:AfivecourseChristmas feast is served in our Garden Suite Please reserve a time slot in advance

� Afternoon: pick up a map from reception and take a walkaroundthemagnificentparkland and surrounding countryside or settle down for some Christmas TV

� Evening: A traditional Christmasbuffetwillbeserved before some evening entertainment

BOXING DAY

� Morning: A full English breakfast is served in the brasserie before we bid farewell to anyone heading home

� Daytime: Ask our team about local activities. We can provide schedules for the local theatres or arrange tickets for a visit to the world famous Colchester Zoo. Lunch is also included for guests on the three night package Please reserve a time slot in advance

� Evening: For guests on the three night package join us in the brasserie for a three course meal Please reserve a time slot in advance

All prices are per room and are on a full board basis for the duration of your chosen stay. Single supplement discount is not available during our Christmas period.

A 50% non-refundable deposit will be taken at the time of the booking with the balance due 1st December.

Room Type Two nights Three nights

Classic £649 £858Superior £679 £903Deluxe £709 £948Luxury £789 £1,068

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All party nights and group lunches require a non-refundable £20pp deposit. Final balance due 8 weeks prior to your event. To book call 01206 878454 or email events@wivenhoehouse.co.uk. A smart dress code applies to this event.

If you, friends and colleagues are looking for a really special Christmas party celebration, then our Greatest Snowman themed Garden Suite is the perfect choice. Available on dates in November and December priced £49.95pp, our parties include;

� Fully-themed Greatest Snowman décor

� Three course Christmas menu

� Coffee&sweettreats

� Disco by Dreamwave Events

� Christmas crackers

To Start

Celeriac soup, hazelnut cream drizzzle,truffleoil(v)

Chicken and duck terrine, sour cherry and pistachio crumb

Smoked Scottish salmon, pickled cucumber, horseradish cream

Marinated artichoke and palm heart salad, crumbled feta, mintandorange(v)

Main Course

Roast breast of Norfolk turkey, fig,sageandsausagemeatstuffing,seasonaltrimmings

Honey mustard roast loin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, pan gravy

Cranberry and citrus crusted filletofsalmon,potatofondant,pea and horseradish cream

Roast vegetable, chestnut and lentilloaf,mushroomstuffing,balsamiconiongravy(v)

Desserts

Christmas pudding, brandy sauce

Mulled wine poached pear, granola crumble, aquafaba meringue

Dark chocolate and orange mousse, almond croquant

Stilton cheese, grapes, celery and wafers

To Finish

Coffee&sweettreats

Vegan Options

Celeriac and hazelnut soup, truffleoil

Marinated artichoke and palm heart salad, grilled tofu, mint and orange

Roast vegetable, chestnut and lentilloaf,mushroomstuffing,balsamic onion gravy

Mulled wine poached pear, granola crumble, aquafaba meringue

The Greatest SnowmanParty Nights

More Dates

Exclusive parties are available in the Garden Suite and brasserie on dates throughout November, December and January. Minimum numbers may apply.

Private Parties

Private lunches and dinners can also be held in our stunning Drawing Room and Signatures rooms starting from £32pp. Minimum numbers may apply.

Menu

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Should you be looking for a more relaxed event in a restaurant environment, then join us for ‘Christmas in the brasserie’ which includes;

� Traditional Christmas décor

� Three course Christmas party menu (Seemenuonpage6)

� Coffee&sweettreats

� Disco(Fridays&Saturdaysonly.Minimumnumbersmayapply)

� Christmas crackers

Party nights Friday & Saturdays only £46.95pp

Monday-Thursday evening (no disco) £39.95pp

Christmas party lunches available all week at £25.95pp

Private bookings available, minimum numbers apply.

All party nights and group lunches require a non-refundable £20pp deposit. Final balance due 8 weeks prior to your event.

To book call 01206 878454 or email events@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

MEET | DRINK | EAT

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Amuse

Crab and avocado cocktail

Cantaloupe and avocado cocktail (v)

Starters

Wild boar, smoked pork and apple terrine, mulled rhubarb compote

Gin cured salmon, pickled cucumber and fennel, oyster mayonnaise

Caramelised celeriac soup, roast pear, sage and artichoke tortellini (v)

Pan seared scallop, chorizo sausage, spring onion and broad bean emulsion

Charred tenderstem broccoli, driftwood ash goat’s cheese, quinceandhazelnutdust(v)

Inter

Satsuma and ginger sorbet

Mains

Roast Essex turkey, pigs in blankets,porkandfigstuffingencroute

RoastfilletofBritishbeefwithbraised cheek, potato fondant, buttered kale and shallot marmalade

Pan roast Wivenhoe Park partridge, parsnip tart, onion braised potato, savoy puree

Pan fried supreme of hake, mussels and bacon, parsley mash andshellfishsauce

Steamed mushroom and chestnut pudding, red cabbage, thyme roast potatoes,Guinnessgravy(v)

Desserts

Christmas pudding, brandy sauce

Stickytoffeecheesecake,saltedcaramel

White chocolate and cranberry buttered brioche pudding, custard ice cream

East Anglian cheese selection, festive chutney, wafers

Coffee & mince pies

Vegan menu

Caramelised celeriac soup, roast pear, sage and artichoke wonton (vg)

Steamed mushroom and chestnut pudding, red cabbage, thyme roast potato,Guinnessgravy(vg)

Pumpkin meringue pie, burnt orangegel(vg)

Christmas Day Lunch

Per person price £105 | Children under 12 £52.50 | Children under 3 Free50% non-refundable deposit due at the time of booking, remainder due 1st December. Christmas package guests will dine in the Garden Suite and non-residents in the brasserie.

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FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA

Thefireislit,thetreesaredecoratedandourfestiveafternoon tea is served.

Every year we strive to take this special treat to new heights and this year’s includes a delicious merry mocktail to accompany the impressive selection of Christmas cakes, pastries and sandwiches.

Available throughout December, tables can be booked by calling the hotel on 01206 863666.

CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS

Looking for a special gift?

Why not give the gift of Wivenhoe House this festive season. Call us on 01206 863 666, visit us in person or order your gift card online via our website.

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GALA DINNER & DISCO

Price per person £115

To book call 01206 878454 or email events@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

A 50% non-refundable deposit to be taken at the time of the booking with balence due 1st December.

NEW YEAR PACKAGES

See 2020 in style, and stay with us for one or two nights over New Year including a full English breakfast each morning, tickets to our Gala Dinner and a three course meal in the brasserie on your second night.

New Year

All prices are per room and are on a half board basis for the duration of your chosen stay. 50% non-refundable deposit due at the time of booking, remainder due 1st December.

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Room Type One night Two nights

Classic £410 £654Superior £425 £684Deluxe £440 £714Luxury £480 £794

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Arrival canapés

Crottin

Fig, onion, sesame and balsamic

Halibut

Seared and steamed, pea fricassee, mussel bisque

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Wild mushroom consommé, tarragon gnocchi, artichoke wonton,confittomato

Sorbet

Cucumber gin and plum

Beef

RoastEssexfillet,braisedcheekandmushroompie,cauliflowermash, madeira sauce

or

Roast seitan and caramelised vegetable wellington, mushroom andshallotpie,cauliflowermash

Chocolate

Opera with chocolate and hazelnut crumb

Tea and Coffee

Irish cream truffle

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Wivenhoe House, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ

T 01206 863666 E events@wivenhoehouse.co.uk www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk

Sat Nav: CO4 3SQ – Please note some sat navs may direct you to the wrong side of Wivenhoe Park so you may need to enter ‘Boundary Road’ instead of the postcode.

By car: Whether approaching Wivenhoe House from London and the South or from Ipswich and theNorthviatheA12,taketheexitmarkedColchester(A133).FollowtheA133towardsClacton,then take the B1027 for Wivenhoe before turning right into Boundary Road, then right into Park Road. The entrance for Wivenhoe House is shared with the University of Essex but Park Road leads you through Wivenhoe Park directly to Wivenhoe House which you will see from the road.

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