Christmas at The Spa Hotel
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES AT THE SPA IN 2008
Christmas at The Spa is a very special time. This elegant hotel is the ideal setting for a traditional Christmas celebration. You are assured of a warm welcome, superb food and friendly service.
Enjoy a festive dinner with all the trimmings. Arrive at 7.00 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. sit down and dance until midnight (12.30 a.m. Fri – Sat) to music from our popular resident DJ. Available in our Royal Suite or Yorke Suite
ATTENDING A FUNCTION – WHY NOT STAY THE NIGHT
Why worry about taking the car or waiting for a taxi in the early hours – stay the night from as little as £47.50 per person, sharing a twin or double room. Deposits are non refundable.
Bring the family; treat your friends to Sunday lunch with Santa. This is our festive twist on a great Sunday tradition. Make the most of your weekends – let us do all the work. Traditional Sunday lunches are on offer throughout the year.
In addition to our frequently changing menu we are offering throughout December a festive lunch and dinner menu.
BEAT THE RUSH!
These days so many of us have extended families spread throughout the country, making it difficult to meet up. The Spa Hotel offers very competitive prices throughout December (until 23 rd Dec) to help you catch up with all your family and friends, hear all the news, swap presents and enjoy yourself. Whether it’s to have dinner and stay the night, or just for lunch, we can offer you superb food and good service. Let The Spa be your home from home. Book online, e-mail or call reservations.
STAYING AT THE SPA OVER CHRISTMAS
Christmas stop over packages are available at The Spa and we offer a selected itinerary of events to participate in during the 24th to 27th December 2008.
DINING AT THE SPA CHRISTMAS EVE , CHRISTMAS DAY AND BOXING DAY
What better way to enjoy your Christmas Break than treating yourself, family and friends to a festive meal in elegant surroundings. Available Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Don’t miss our superb (1 night) New Year Celebrations Break, it’s one of the best social events in town.
Have you considered taking over the whole hotel for your family or business party?
THE SPA’S FAMOUS FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
This legendary experience is sadly only available at this time of year (30th November to the 4th January) but it’s certainly worth a visit. Advance reservations are strongly recommended and we advise you that to avoid disappointment, you make this as far in advance as possible. (Pre booking only for the 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st January).
The items listed above are covered in more detail throughout this section. If you would like to make a booking or have any queries please do not hesitate to call us: 01892 520331
The Spa Hotel, Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 8XJ
Tel: 01892 520331 Fax: 01892 510575 Email: candb@spahotel.co.uk
ROYAL SUITE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS
Enjoy a festive dinner with all the trimmings. Arrive at 7.00 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. sit down and dance until midnight (12.30 a.m. Fri – Sat) to music from our popular resident DJ.
Menu
Roasted plum tomato and basil soup
Prawn and smoked salmon cocktail, citrus dressing
Smooth duck liver parfait in cured bacon, red onion chutney
Roast turkey, sage and onion stuffing, bacon wrapped chipolatas
Roast rump of English lamb, port and rosemary jus
Fillet of salmon, lemon and chive butter sauce
Goat’s cheese, tomato, roasted courgette and red onion tartlet
Seasonal Vegetables
Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
Lemon tart, winter berry compote, cream quenelle
Rich chocolate cheese cake, orange crème fraiche
Farmhouse cheddar and mature stilton served with grapes and biscuits
Freshly brewed coffee and mini mince pies
Additional selections. To be ordered for entire party.
A glass of Kir Royale (Champagne and Crème de Cassis) on arrival £6.95 per person
A selection of petit fours served with Baileys Irish Cream or Courvoisier Brandy (35ml) £5.95 per person
DECEMBER DATES
1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16,17,21, 22,23.
£35.00 per person
Further January dates available, please ask for details.
YORKE SUITE PARTY NIGHTS
The Yorke Suite Party Nights are tailored for a more intimate event and include the following Christmas party menu, crackers, hats, novelties and a disco.
Festivities start at 7.00 p.m. with the meal service starting at 7.30 p.m. and dancing starting at appox. 9.30 p.m. The evening finishes at 12.00 p.m. To book the Yorke Suite for a private party on any of these dates a minimum number of 50 persons is required. The Maximum number the room can accommodate is 100.
Menu
Tomato and basil soupSeafood and salmon cocktail, thousand island dressing
Smooth duck liver pate, red onion chutney
Roast turkey, sage and onion stuffing, bacon wrapped chipolatas
Roast rump of English lamb, port and rosemary jus
Fillet of salmon, parsley and horseradish crust, chive butter sauce
Goat’s cheese, tomato, roasted courgette and red onion tartlet
Seasonal Vegetables
Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
Lemon tart, winter berry compote
Farmhouse cheddar and mature stilton served with grapes and biscuits.
Freshly brewed coffee and mini mince pies
Additional selections. To be ordered for entire party.
A glass of Kir Royale (Champagne and Crème de Cassis) on arrival £6.95 per person
A selection of petit fours served with Baileys Irish Cream or Courvoisier Brandy (35ml) £4.95 per person
£35.00 per person
Dates Available:
28th and 29th November
1st to 10th, 12th to 15th, 17th to 23rd December inclusive. Further January dates available, please ask for details.
STAY THE NIGHT AFTER YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AND FRIENDS AND FAMILY CHRISTMAS STOPOVERS
Why worry about taking the car or waiting for a taxi in the early hours, stay the night from as little as £47.50 per person, sharing a twin or double room, including full English breakfast and use of Spa Health leisure club. Deposits are non refundable.
Dates Available: 28th November to 23rd December inclusive. Stay the night after your party rate is only available to those guests attending a Christmas party at the Spa Hotel during these dates.
Single room: £75.00 per room per night to include accommodation and full English breakfast
Double/Twin with single occupancy: £85.00 per room per night to include accommodation and full English breakfast
Double/Twin: £95.00 per room per night to include accommodation and full English breakfast
FRIENDS AND FAMILY CHRISTMAS STOPOVERS
For those of you who find yourself with not enough room for all those extra visitors at Christmas, or those of you who simply do not want the fuss and bother, we have the answer with ample room for your family and your friends.
Let us take the stress and strain of Christmas from you. You can have the best of both worlds, the company of your loved ones in familiar surroundings and the comfort of superb four star hotel accommodation with friendly and personal service and award winning cuisine. Our Chandelier Restaurant is open over the Christmas period. Advance reservations must be made with menus, prices and times are available on this website.
Your Friends and Family Christmas Stopover will include a full English breakfast in the morning and use of Spa Health leisure club. Spa Health and Spa Spa have restricted opening times during the Christmas and New Year period, please check with hotel for opening times.
For the 24th, 25th and 26th December
Single room:
1 night £85.00 per room per night, to include full English breakfast.
2 nights £80.00 per room per night, to include full English breakfast.
3 nights £75.00 per room per night, to include full English breakfast.
Double/Twin with single occupancy:
1 night £95.00 per room per night, to include full English breakfast.
2 night £90.00 per room per night, to include full English breakfast.
3 night £85.00 per room per night, to include full English breakfast.
Double/Twin:
1 night £110.00 per room per night, to include full English breakfast.
2 night £105.00 per room per night, to include full English breakfast.
3 night £100.00 per room per night, to include full English breakfast.
For the 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th December
Single room: £75.00 per room per night to include board and full English breakfast
Double/Twin with single occupancy: £85.00 per room per night to include board and full English breakfast
Double/Twin: £100.00 per room per night to include board and full English breakfast
SPA SPA BODY AND BEAUTY TREATMENTS ARE CHARGED SEPERATLY AND MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.
FESTIVE LUNCHES AND LUNCH WITH SANTA
Book early for these ever popular lunches in the Restaurant. There is balloon modelling, magic and a gift from Santa for all children.
Enjoy 3 course festive lunches from 12.30 – 2.00 p.m. on the 1st – 23rd December, crackers and novelties included
Menu
Roasted plum tomato and basil soup
Prawn and smoked salmon cocktail, citrus dressing
Smooth duck liver pate, red onion chutney
Roast turkey, sage and onion stuffing, bacon wrapped chipolatas
Roast saddle of English lamb, apricot stuffing, port and rosemary jus
Fillet of grilled salmon, baby potatoes, lemon and herb hollandaise
Goat’s cheese, tomato, roasted courgette and red onion tartlet
Plus our dish of the day
Seasonal Vegetables
Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
Lemon tart, winter berry compote
Rich chocolate cheese cake, orange crème fraiche
Farmhouse cheddar and mature stilton served with grapes and biscuits
Freshly brewed coffee and mini mince pies
SUNDAY LUNCH WITH SANTA
30th, November
7th,14th,21st, December
£27.50 per person
Including a gift from Santa
Children 15 yrs and younger dining are charged at £18.00 per person.
FESTIVE LUNCH AND DINNER
In addition to our frequently changing restaurant menu we are also offering throughout December the following festive lunch and dinner menu served in the Chandelier Restaurant (excluding Sunday lunch). Lunch is served from 12.30 p.m. until 2.00 p.m. and dinner is served from 7.00 p.m. until 9.30 p.m. Our festive lunch and dinner includes crackers, novelties and hats and is ideally suited for a small informal party from 2 to 10 persons. Larger groups would be required to sit on separate tables of no more than 6 to 10 persons per table. Alternatively larger groups are welcome to enquire about our private dining suite options, please see page xx
Menu
Roasted plum tomato and basil soup
Prawn and smoked salmon cocktail, citrus dressing
Smooth duck liver pate, red onion chutney
Roast turkey, sage and onion stuffing, bacon wrapped chipolatas
Roast rump of English lamb, port and rosemary jus
Fillet of salmon, lemon and chive butter sauce
Goat’s cheese, tomato, roasted courgette and red onion tartlet
Seasonal Vegetables
Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
Lemon tart, winter berry compote
Farmhouse cheddar and mature stilton served with grapes and biscuits
Freshly brewed coffee and mini mince pies
Lunch is £19.50 per person, dinner is £24.50 per person
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER AND CAROLS
Treat yourself, family or friends to a Christmas Eve to remember. Canapés and mulled wine reception at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm sit down for dinner. Carol singers will entertain you while you eat.
Menu
Smoked salmon and crayfish salad
Creamed jerusalem artichoke, truffle froth
Confit duck terrine, brandied prunes, madeira jelly
Avocado, tomato, mozzarella, red onion and rocket bruschetta
Supreme of chicken, red pepper mousseline, spinach, butter sauce
Old spot pork, prunes, tomatoes, garlic and rosemary
Roasted local cod fillet, bubble and squeak, samphire, baby carrots
Risotto with asparagus, dolcelette and rocket, cheese wafer
Seasonal vegetables
Glazed fruits, champagne sabayon
Terrine of white and dark chocolate, minted cream
Strawberry “Eton Mess” spun sugar
Farmhouse cheddar and mature stilton served with grapes and biscuits
Freshly brewed coffee and mini mince pies
Dinner is £40.00 per person
Children 15 yrs and younger dining are charged at £25.00 per person.
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH
Arrive at The Spa Hotel from 12.30pm to 1.30pm to take your seat for lunch.
Our Christmas Day lunch is served in both the elegant Royal Suite and Chandelier Restaurant. For the “early birds” pre lunch drinks can be taken in Zagatos Champagne Bar, the Lounge or the Orangery. Wines and Champagnes can be ordered before you arrive and lists are available at www.spahotel.co.uk and from the banqueting office at the hotel.
Menu
Wafers of smoked Scottish salmon, fresh white crab and prawn timbale, red shallot and chive crème fraiche
Cream of roasted Italian vine tomatoes, fresh pesto and parmesan foam
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Traditionally trimmed local turkey, sage stuffing, bacon wrapped Cumberland sausage, cranberry sauce, bread sauce
Roast and mashed potatoes, buttered sprouts, baby carrots, roasted roots
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Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
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Gratin of soft fruits and berries, Drambuie sabayon, pineapple sorbet
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Farmhouse cheeses, biscuits and walnut bread
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Freshly brewed coffee, warm mini mince pies and satsumas
Vegetarian choice Christmas Day Lunch
First Course
Pressing of soft Mediterranean vegetables with Capricorn goats cheese fondue and rich kirsch and cherry chutney
Main Course
Filo pastry pastilla of cashew nuts, mixed mushrooms, caramelised parsnip puree, roasted butternut squash
Lunch is £80.00 per person.
Children 15 yrs and younger dining are charged at £45.00 per person.
CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER
Christmas Day dinner is a very relaxed affair and is served in the Chandelier Restaurant from 7.00pm to 8.45pm. After dinner relax in Zagatos Champagne Bar, the Orangery or the stylish Lounge.
Menu
Smoked salmon, prawn and lobster salad
Tomato and basil soup, cheese puffs
Half a cantaloupe melon, seasonal fruits, grand marnier syrup
Terrine of smooth chicken livers, cumberland jelly, buttered toast
Breast of duck, caramelised orange and spring onion sauce
Fillet of monkfish, dry cure bacon, basil, garlic lentils
Roast sirloin of prime English beef, horseradish dauphinoise
Roasted butternut squash, spinach and paneer, chickpea dhal, flat bread
Seasonal vegetables
Pannetone and double cream bread and butter pudding
Potted vanilla cream with frosted raspberries
Dark chocolate mousse, peanut ice cream and brittle
Farmhouse cheddar and mature stilton served with grapes and biscuits
Freshly brewed coffee and mini mince pies
Dinner is £40.00 per person
Children 15 yrs and younger dining are charged at £25.00 per person.
BOXING DAY LUNCH AND DINNER
Sometimes it’s good to kick back, relax and let someone else worry about feeding the family, relatives or friends! Or if it’s just for yourself and loved one then there’s no better way to spoil yourselves.
Here at The Spa you’ll find plenty of Christmas atmosphere with roaring fires in the main lounge and plenty of areas to relax and chat or enjoy time for yourself.
Our lunch is served in the Chandelier Restaurant from 12.30pm to 1.45pm and dinner from 7.00pm to 8.45pm. After dinner try a champagne cocktail in Zagatos or liqueur in the Lounge or Orangery.
Menu
Confit duck leg terrine, roasted plum, raisin bread
Cream of leek and watercress soup, cheese straws
Pear, walnut and stilton salad, port reduction
Smoked fish platter, horseradish cream, rye bread
Roast saddle of salt marsh lamb, apricot and sage stuffing
Fillets of fresh sea bass sauce vierge
Locally shot pheasant, game chips, watercress, rich port salmis
Field mushroom blue cheese gratin, herb polenta
Seasonal Vegetables
Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla pod ice cream
Farmhouse cheddar and mature stilton served with grapes and biscuits
Chocolate fondant tart, clotted cream
Raspberry crème brulee, shortbread sticks
Freshly brewed coffee and mini mince pies
Lunch and dinner are both charged at £40.00 per person
Children 15 yrs and younger dining are charged at £25.00 per person.
NEW YEARS EVE GALA DINNER IN THE ROYAL SUITE AND CHANDELIER RESTAURANT
There really is only one venue in Royal Tunbridge Wells to celebrate New Years Night and that’s here at The Spa Hotel.
Join us at 7.00 p.m. for champagne and canapés, our gala New Years Eve dinner is served at 7.45 p.m. prompt in both the elegant Royal Suite and Chandelier Restaurant.
This event is Black Tie.
Menu
Cream of jerusalem artichoke, white truffle oil and shavings, morel froth
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Steamed supreme of hot smoked salmon, blush tomato risotto, saffron, champagne butter sauce
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Fillet of beef wilted spinach, fondant potato, cauliflower cheese puree, port and red wine jus
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“Rhubarb and Custard”
Glazed mousse, rhubarb crème brulee, baby sponge pudding
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Selection of British cheeses served with fruit, nuts, chutney and breads
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Freshly brewed coffee and petit fours
31st December New Year Night Package £175.00 per person for the one night based on two people sharing a twin or double bedded room. (Single rooms are limited but available at 175.00 per person). The price includes gala dinner as above and New Years Day brunch. Superior rooms and suites are available at an additional charge.
The gala dinner only is £95.00 per person. Please note, no children under 16 years of age are allowed at this event.
WINE AND CHAMPAGNE
Make it a celebration to remember at The Spa Hotel. Please remember to order your champagne/wines for dinner and your champagne for midnight before the evening starts. Wine lists are available on line at our brochure section or by calling the hotel banqueting office on 01892 520331.
FESTIVE SEASON PRIVATE DINING AND EXCLUSIVE VENUE USE
We have the best venue in town to meet, eat, drink and party throughout the Festive Season. Available from late November, throughout December and into early January.
As well as the many festivities detailed within this brochure we also cater for private celebrations. Whether small or large events, we can offer an excellent selection of menus and wines or create something bespoke to match your specific needs. We have a great selection of private dining suites and coupled with our professional service ethic and warm hospitality you can rest assured that your event will most certainly be a success.
The Royal Suite party night menu is available in a private dining suite for lunch or dinner without entertainment at £29.95 per person.
Please call or e-mail and ask for our banqueting department who will be only too pleased to meet and help you put together the event you have in mind.
EXCLUSIVE VENUE USE
We can also offer you exclusive use of the hotel and its facilities to combine your office party with a productive meeting or team-building event. This is an ideal way to reward or motivate your team and prepare them for a productive start to 2009. By tailoring the day and night to meet your needs we can offer you the perfect opportunity to entertain your staff and allow them to really bond and work closer as a team.
Alternatively, you can just take time out with your team to unwind and relax, with our fantastic range of leisure facilities available.
The full exclusive use includes meeting room hire, three servings of tea/coffee, festive delegate lunch, Christmas party night (menu and disco), overnight accommodation and full English breakfast. Minimum numbers apply.
Prices from £179.00 per person 24 hour rate.
Exclusive Venue use not normally available: 24th, 25th, 26th, and on 31st December.
THE SPA’S FAMOUS FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
This legendary experience is sadly only available at this time of year (30th November to the 4th January) but it’s certainly worth a visit. Advance reservations are strongly recommended and we advise you that to avoid disappointment, you make this as far in advance as possible. (Pre booking only for the 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st January).
The Spa Festive Afternoon Tea
Our set selection of afternoon tea finger sandwiches on freshly baked bread includes:-
Smoked salmon and cucumber
Turkey breast with cranberry
Mature cheddar and tomato
Roast ham with English mustard
Freshly baked fruit and plain scones served warm, with loganberry jam
and clotted cream
A selection of the following cakes:
Christmas fruit cake with traditional icing
Fruit tartlets
Miniature mince pies topped with brandy clotted cream
Stollen cake slice
Choose from our extensive list of leaf teas, fruit teas or fresh ground coffee.
£16.50 per person. (£19.50 per person 25th, 26th Dec and 1st Jan)
Children 15 yrs and younger are charged at £10.00
You can also enjoy a Champagne Afternoon Tea
This includes the festive afternoon tea as above with the addition of a glass of chilled champagne for £24.50 per person. (£27.50 per person 25th, 26th Dec and 1st Jan)
FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
BURNS NIGHT DINNER: A traditional 4 course Dinner and Toast to the Haggis.
VALENTINE DINNER: A romantic 4 course dinner with a classical musical accompaniment.
EASTER SUNDAY AND EASTER MONDAY LUNCH: A special 3 course Sunday lunch.
MOTHER’S DAY: Treat your Mother to a special 3 course Sunday lunch with a gift for the Mums.
FATHERS DAY: Spoil your Father with a traditional 3 course Sunday.
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