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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
CELEBRATIONS 2016
A Truly Unique Celebration
With a breathtaking blend of iconic French architecture and a stunning English parkland setting, Chateau
Impney offers an enchanting backdrop to your festive celebrations.
Conveniently located in the heart of the Midlands, the magnificent Grade II* listed Chateau is home to a host
of beautiful original features – each with a story to tell about the building’s remarkable past. The ornamental
gardens that surround the Chateau descend into 140 acres of picturesque grounds that look especially
magical at Christmas time, with quaint bridges over glistening streams and a glimpse of the snow-capped
Malvern Hills in the distance.
Whether you’re planning to party with colleagues, enjoy a meal with loved ones, or simply treat yourself to a
relaxing stay, join us this Christmas and New Year for a celebration to remember. A warm welcome, exquisite
menus and attentive service await you.
For more information and to book, please contact our Christmas Coordinator on 01905 77 44 11
or email [email protected]
Christmas Party Night Menu
Start your seasonal celebrations with a sumptuous meal to remember. Choose from a tempting array of festive
delights, all expertly prepared by our Executive Chef and his talented team.
To Start
Roasted butternut squash soup with crumbled feta cheese (V/GF)
Ham hock and leek terrine with a marinated vegetable salad, a grain mustard and honey dressing and raisin
bread crostini (GF option available)
Smoked trout fillet with a potato and chive salad, horseradish dressing and rye bread toast
Heritage tomato and bocconcini mozzarella salad with focaccia and lemon oil (V)
Main Courses
Traditional roasted turkey breast with Cumberland chipolata roll, house stuffing and rich gravy
(GF version available)
Roasted sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding, horseradish crème fraîche and rich gravy
Pan-fried salmon fillet with crushed potatoes, leeks and hollandaise sauce (GF)
Roasted vegetable and sage frittata, sautéed wild mushrooms and sauce vierge (V/GF)
To Finish
Christmas Party Nights – £45 per Person
Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce (V)
Chateau Impney is a uniquely elegant venue, and a magical setting for a Christmas Party Night with
a difference.
Blueberry cheesecake with candied oranges and mascarpone cream (V)
The Grand Ballroom is a truly majestic venue for Christmas celebrations. Enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal
under the original ornamental ceiling and twinkling chandeliers before dancing the night away to the sounds
of our resident DJ.
Choose from the following dates:
Friday 2 December
Saturday 3 December
Thursday 8 December
Saturday 10 December
Saturday 17 December
Thursday 22 December
Friday 23 December
Belgian chocolate delice with clotted cream and red berry smoothie (V/GF)
English cheese selection with biscuits, celery, grapes and chutney (V/GF)
Enjoy
Tea, coffee and mince pies
Please note that menu choices for all events hosted in the Grand Ballroom must be submitted to Chateau
Impney no later than Sunday 20 November. Once you have booked, you will be sent a link to our online preorder document where you can make your menu choices and order any of our discounted drinks packages.
Can’t make any of our dates?
We will happily accommodate alternative dates in December and January for a minimum of 60 guests in the
Grand Ballroom.
Our Christmas Party Nights take place from 7pm until midnight, with dinner served at 8pm.
For more information and to book, please contact our Christmas Coordinator on 01905 77 44 11
or email [email protected]
If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please inform us when making your menu choices.
(V) – Vegetarian (GF) – Gluten free or gluten-free alternative available
Broadway Tribute Nights – £38 per Person
This Christmas, Chateau Impney will play host to some of the greatest UK tribute acts like nowhere else in the
Midlands. Dance your way through a back catalogue of hits from some of the biggest names in music and
enjoy a delicious three-course meal freshly prepared by our talented team of chefs.
Our Broadway Tribute Nights take place in the Broadway Suite from 7pm until midnight, with dinner
served at 8pm.
The Beatles
The Rat Pack
Relive the excitement of Beatlemania with Beatles
Live, one of the most authentic tributes to the
Fab Four in Europe. This amazing tribute act has
performed all over the world with a set that covers
the entire Beatles back catalogue, with impressive
costume changes and remarkable musicianship.
The Rat Pack Swinging Live is the UK’s longest
running tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean
Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. This hit show perfectly
captures the remarkable personalities of the Rat Pack
stars, featuring songs like Ain’t That a Kick in the
Head, My Way and Mr Bojangles.
Take That
Motown Night
You’ll ‘never forget’ A Night of Take That! Forged
from a group of experienced West End performers,
our Take That tribute captures the unique energy and
vocal talent of the chart-topping band. Performing
hits from across Take That’s incredible career, they’re
sure to relight your fire for dancing.
One of the UK’s most authentic and charismatic
Motown tribute bands, Motown Vogue are sure
to get the party started like nobody else. They’ll
be performing all classics from artists like Aretha
Franklin, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5 and many
more – you heard it through the grapevine first!
ABBA
Jersey Boys
Take a chance on the brilliant ABBA Live this
Christmas as they take you on an amazing journey
through ABBA’s greatest hits. Starring the original
‘Frida’ from West End show ABBA Mania, ABBA
Live will blow you away with their stunning tribute to
one of the greatest pop bands of all time.
An incredible tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four
Seasons, The Ragdolls faithfully recreate the iconic
sound of the Jersey Boys with their amazing vocal
talents. Their performance of top hits like Can’t Take
My Eyes off You, Ragdoll and Walk Like a Man will
have you dancing all night long!
Friday 2 December
Saturday 3 December
Friday 9 December
For more information and to book, please contact our Christmas Coordinator on 01905 77 44 11
or email [email protected]
Saturday 10 December
Friday 16 December
Thursday 22 and Friday 23 December
Christmas Drinks Packages
Make a Night of It
To pre-order any drinks packages for your Christmas Party Night or Broadway Tribute Night, please use our
online pre-order document, which you will receive a link for upon booking.
An overnight stay at Chateau Impney is the perfect way to extend the festivities – or to recover from a night of
indulgence! We offer a range of rooms for a relaxing stay, from large and lavish to cosy and comfortable.
To benefit from our exclusive pre-order prices, your order must be placed and paid for at least seven days
before your Party Night – if the same items are purchased on the night, you will be charged full price.
Our special Christmas Party Night and Broadway Tribute Night rates include overnight accommodation for
two adults and a bountiful full English breakfast the following morning:
Bronze Drinks Package
Four bottles of house red or white wine
£60 – save £12
Budget Room Chateau Luxury Double Room
Chateau Luxury Executive Room
Chateau Luxury Family Room
Chateau Luxury Feature Room
One-bedroom apartment Two-bedroom apartment Silver Drinks Package
Four bottles of house red or white wine
Bucket of eight Budweisers
Two bottles of Chateau Impney water (one still,
one sparkling)
£98 – save £18
Broadway Tribute Night Menu
Starters
Ham hock and leek terrine with a marinated vegetable salad, a grain mustard and honey dressing and raisin
bread crostini (GF option available)
Red lentil and coconut spring roll with Asian slaw and a pineapple and ginger relish (V/GF)
Main Courses
Traditional roasted turkey breast with Cumberland chipolata roll, house stuffing and rich gravy
(GF option available)
Roasted vegetable frittata topped with sautéed wild mushrooms and Provençale sauce (V/GF)
Desserts
Gold Drinks Package
Four bottles of house red or white wine
Bucket of eight Budweisers
Bucket of eight soft drinks, including J2Os,
Coca-Colas and Appletisers
Two bottles of Chateau Impney water (one still,
one sparkling)
£112 – save £22
Fizz Package
Four bottles of sparkling wine
£90 – save over £10
Rosé Package
Four bottles of house rosé wine
£60 – save £12
Cider Bucket
Bucket of eight Rekordelig ciders (Original,
Strawberry and Lime, Mixed Fruits)
£30 – save over £5
Soft Drinks Bucket
Mixed bucket of eight soft drinks, including J2Os,
Coca-Colas and Appletisers
£16 – save £3
£75
£100
£120
£120*
£199
£120
£149**
*If staying in one of our Chateau Luxury Family Rooms, please note that there is a £20 supplement for any additional occupant.
**Our two-bedroom apartments sleep up to four people. If you require accommodation for more than two people in our twobedroom apartments, please speak to our Reservations Team for further pricing information.
Cocktails
Jug of Mojito (Four cocktails per jug)
£18
Jug of Cosmopolitan (Four cocktails per jug)
£18
Jug of Chateau Christmas Fizz
(Four cocktails per jug)
£18
Champagne and Sparkling Wines
Prosecco
£26
House Champagne
£45
Premium Champagne
£65
Beer Bucket
Bucket of eight Budweisers or Peronis
£28 – save £5
Belgian chocolate delice with clotted cream and red berry smoothie (V/GF)
If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please inform us when making your menu choices.
(V) – Vegetarian (GF) – Gluten free or gluten-free alternative available
For more information and to book, please contact our Christmas Coordinator on 01905 77 44 11
or email [email protected]
Christmas Day and Boxing Day Menus
Private Parties at Christmas
Whether you’re organising an intimate Christmas gathering or a large-scale occasion for up to 600 people,
the elegant suites and large event rooms at Chateau Impney offer an impressive venue to make your
celebrations extra special.
From the splendour of the Grand Ballroom to the relaxed intimacy of the Raven Room, as well as the
expansive possibilities offered by the Broadway Suite, the Chateau provides a stunning choice of
surroundings for your exclusive use. We can offer private dining, exquisite banqueting or informal buffets,
with bespoke menus for a truly memorable event.
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
£90 per adult/£45 per child (3–12 years)
£50 per adult/£25 per child (3–12 years)
To Start
To Start
Lobster and crayfish bisque with chive sour cream
and tapenade toast
Roasted parsnip and chestnut soup with bacon
snippets (GF)
Seasonal game terrine with pickled vegetables,
onion bread crostini and red onion chutney
Tian of prawns and poached salmon with lemon
and dill crème fraîche and warm rye bread
Smoked chicken and roasted beetroot with a
celeriac and butternut squash slaw and walnut
dressing (GF)
Goat’s cheese and caramelised red onion tart with
red wine poached pear, balsamic reduction and a
herb salad (V)
Watermelon, feta and mint salad with a Bloody
Mary verrine (V/GF)
Trio of melon, apple and ginger terrine with green
tea sorbet (V/GF)
Sorbet Course
Main Courses
Apple sorbet drizzled with green tea liquor and
caramelised ginger (V/ GF)
Roasted rib-eye of beef with Yorkshire pudding,
horseradish crème fraîche and rich gravy
Main Courses
Roasted saddle of lamb with apricot and mint
seasoning and a rich redcurrant and port gravy
Roasted breast of local turkey with chestnut and
cranberry stuffing, chipolata and bacon roll and
rich gravy
Herb-crusted sirloin of beef with fondant potato,
oxtail and parsnip croquette, and a red wine and
thyme jus
Pan-fried fillets of sea bream with cocotte potatoes
and a caper and herb butter (GF)
Creamed wild mushroom and chestnut tart with
baby vegetables and cranberry coulis (V)
Poached lemon sole fillets filled with langoustines
and served with a light vermouth cream sauce (GF)
Roasted butternut squash risotto and savoy parcel
with a baby vegetable and tarragon butter sauce
(V/GF)
To Finish
Orange and Champagne torte with passion fruit
purée and pistachio crisp
Duo of white and dark chocolate torte with
raspberry coulis
Christmas Day and Boxing Day Indulgence
To Finish
Traditional Christmas pudding with rum sauce (V)
Rhubarb and frangipane tart with ginger crumble
ice cream (V)
Sit back, relax and put the enjoyment back into your Christmas and Boxing Day lunches by letting us take
care of every last detail.
Dark chocolate delice with cookie crumb ice cream
and morello cherries
English cheese selection with biscuits, celery, grapes
and chutney (V/GF)
Vanilla and acacia honey Florentine cheesecake
with caramelised oranges
Enjoy
Within the beautiful surroundings of the Grand Ballroom, choose from our exquisite menus to create your
perfect festive feast – all expertly prepared by our talented team of chefs using the finest, freshest ingredients.
After lunch, enjoy tea, coffee and mince pies in our relaxing bar, where you can watch the Queen’s Speech
or take part in a board game or two. Alternatively, wrap up warm and take a winter stroll around the
ornamental gardens and charming grounds.
English cheese selection with biscuits, celery, grapes
and chutney (V/GF)
Tea, coffee and petits fours
Enjoy
Tea, coffee and mince pies
Seating times for our Christmas and Boxing Day lunches are 12.30pm, 1pm and 1.30pm.
For more information and to book, please contact our Christmas Coordinator on 01905 77 44 11
or email [email protected]
If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please inform us when making your menu choices.
(V) – Vegetarian (GF) – Gluten free or gluten-free alternative available
Banish those Post-Christmas Blues with a
‘Twixmas’ Break
The main event may be over, but a relaxing stay at Chateau Impney is the perfect way to keep the festive
spirit alive between Christmas and New Year.
With a range of accommodation options to choose from and an array of amenities as standard, we offer
something to suit all tastes and budgets. No matter which of our room types you choose, you can look
forward to taking in the splendour of the Chateau’s magnificent architecture, ornamental gardens and
manicured grounds, a hearty breakfast in The Impney Restaurant, and access to a host of attractions right on
the doorstep.
Prices and dates
Our ‘Twixmas’ offer is available from 27 to 30 December. Prices are based on overnight accommodation for
two people, and include a full English breakfast the following morning.
Budget Room £69
Chateau Luxury Double Room £79
Chateau Luxury Executive Room £99
Chateau Luxury Feature Room £149
One-bedroom apartment £99
Two-bedroom apartment £129*
You can also enjoy a delicious dinner in the stylish Impney Restaurant for an additional supplement of £30
per person.
*Our two-bedroom apartments sleep up to four people. If you require accommodation for more than two people in our twobedroom apartments, please speak to our Reservations Team for further pricing information.
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Menu
To Start
‘Braden Rost’ kiln-roasted smoked salmon with horseradish sour cream, roquet salad and marinated anya
potatoes (GF)
Carpaccio of beef with cider-pickled red cabbage, caramelised walnuts and balsamic reduction (GF)
Goat’s cheesecake with red onion jam, confit heritage tomato and endive (V)
Carved Buffet
Hot carved sirloin of beef with horseradish crème fraîche (GF)
Pork fillet Wellington made with bacon, Toulouse sausage and puff pastry
Galantine of pheasant stuffed with haggis and redcurrants
Arbroath smokies tart with leek and mature Cheddar
Wild mushroom and goat’s cheese frittata with tomato confit (V/GF)
Accompanied By
Chargrilled tenderstem broccoli, bacon and spinach salad with Parmesan and a Caesar dressing (GF)
Selection of roasted vegetable antipasti (V/GF)
Baby leaf, plum tomato and red onion salad (V/GF)
Crisp vegetable salad with Roquefort dressing (V/GF)
Balsamic roasted beetroot and pomegranate salad (V/GF)
Hot buttered new potatoes (V/GF)
Selection of rustic breads and flavoured butters (V)
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
What better way to see in the New Year than with a night of revelry set against the breathtaking backdrop of
the grand Chateau and its picturesque grounds?
Join us in the resplendent Grand Ballroom, where you’ll be welcomed to our prestigious black tie event with a
glass of Champagne and canapés, before indulging in a lavish buffet prepared by our talented in-house chefs.
After dinner, music from our resident DJ will get the party well and truly underway, so dancing shoes are a
must! When the clock strikes midnight, toast the year ahead with your complimentary glass of Champagne,
admire the dressed haggis, and sing along to Auld Lang Syne, before continuing your celebrations until 1am.
Price and timings
Our New Year’s Eve Extravaganza is priced at £95 per person, and takes place from 7pm until 1am, with
dinner served at 8pm. The dress code for our New Year’s Eve Extravaganza is strictly black tie and evening
wear. Guests who do not meet the dress code may be refused admission and in such cases, no refund will
be given.
For more information and to book, please contact our Christmas Coordinator on 01905 77 44 11
or email [email protected]
Dessert Table
Traditionally made croquembouche with candied sweets (V)
Rich chocolate and praline truffle with espresso cream
Raspberry and white chocolate tart with clotted cream (V)
Fresh fruit salad with kirsch syrup (V/GF)
Selection of English cheeses with celery, grapes and chutney (V/GF)
Enjoy
Tea, coffee and petits fours
If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please inform us when making your menu choices.
(V) – Vegetarian (GF) – Gluten free or gluten-free alternative available
Continue the Party
Treat yourself to the most luxurious of starts to 2017 by extending the festivities with our exclusive New Year’s
Eve at the Chateau residential package.
When the evening’s celebrations draw to a close, you’ll enjoy overnight accommodation and wake up to a
mouth-watering early risers’ breakfast or, for those who want to sleep in and relax, enjoy our legendary New
Year’s Day brunch. What’s more, with a 2pm check-out, you can really make the most of your time with us.
Prices
Our New Year’s Eve at the Chateau overnight package is based on two people sharing, and includes
two tickets to our black tie event, accommodation and New Year’s Day brunch. For room types that offer
accommodation for more than two guests, please speak to our Reservations Team regarding prices for three
or four people.
Budget Room £295
Chateau Luxury Double Room £315
Chateau Luxury Executive Room £345
Chateau Luxury Feature Room £425
One-bedroom apartment £345
Two-bedroom apartment £345*
Chateau Impney Hotel
Droitwich Spa
Worcestershire
WR9 0BN
01905 77 44 11
[email protected]
chateau-impney.com
Terms and Conditions
All prices are inclusive of VAT. Christmas packages are not
available in conjunction with any other offers. Once paid, all
monies are non-transferable and non-refundable. In the event
of a cancellation, for any reason, no refund will be provided
by the hotel. We strongly recommend that you consider event
insurance to cover instances of inclement weather, family
emergencies or work-related emergencies that could prevent
you from attending.
Any behaviour deemed unsuitable will result in guests being
removed from the premises with no refunds. Any damage
caused to Chateau Impney property will be chargeable to
those responsible.
* Our two-bedroom apartments sleep up to four people.
New Year’s Day Brunch Menu
Our Early Risers’ New Year’s Day breakfast is a traditional full English breakfast, and will be served between
8am and 9.30am. Our indulgent New Year’s Day Brunch will be available from 9.30am until 1pm.
To Start
Fruit juices, teas and freshly brewed coffee
Fresh fruit platter (V)
Breakfast cereals (V)
Selection of yoghurts (V)
Deli selection of cheeses, cured meats and fish
To Follow
Oak-smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with an English muffin
Eggs Benedict with fried green tomatoes (V)
Pancakes with sweetcure bacon and maple syrup (vegetarian option available)
Smoked haddock Florentine
Macaroni cheese with leeks (V)
Reuben bratwurst on pretzel bread with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut
To Finish
Selection of pastries, muffins and artisan breads (V)
If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please inform us when making your menu choices.
(V) – Vegetarian (GF) – Gluten free or gluten-free alternative available
Christmas Party Nights
Not available to under 18s. A minimum booking of four
people required, with minimum capacities for the night
required for all events to go ahead. For all bookings for less
than 10 people, a ‘Captain’s Table’ system will be operated,
placing smaller parties together on tables with a capacity of
no more than 10 people.
A 100% non-refundable pre-payment is required at the time of
booking. Once numbers have been confirmed, they cannot be
decreased, and any non-arrivals will not be refunded. In the
event of a member of your party not arriving or cancelling in
advance, the fee paid for their place cannot be transferred or
used as credit against another hotel service. Christmas Party
Nights booked for January will receive a 20% discount on the
standard rate, subject to dates and availability.
For all Party Nights hosted in the Grand Ballroom, menu
choices must be placed by no later than Sunday 20
November using the interactive pre-order form on our website.
We reserve the right to change wine vintages without prior
notification. Where a wine is no longer available, we will
provide a suitable alternative without notification.
If a minimum number of 50 cannot be achieved for any one
Party Night, Chateau Impney Hotel will, in the first instance,
offer alternative dates if available. In the event that no suitable
alternative can be agreed upon, we will offer a refund of all
monies paid. This applies solely at Chateau Impney Hotel’s
discretion and only to dates cancelled by the hotel. The dress
code for our Party Nights is smart casual.
Christmas Party Nights accommodation
Prices are per room per night, based on two adults sharing.
Check-in is from 3pm, and check-out is by 11am the
following day.
Christmas Day and Boxing Day lunches
Full payment is required at the time of booking and is nonrefundable. Children aged 3–12 are charged at 50% of
the adult price; children under three years of age are free of
charge. The dress code for our Christmas Day and Boxing Day
lunches is smart casual.
Twixmas
Prices are per room per night, based on two adults sharing.
Check-in is from 3pm, and check-out is by 11am. Full payment
is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Not available to under 18s. Full payment is required at the
time of booking and is non-refundable. The dress code for our
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza is strictly black tie and evening
wear. Guests who do not meet the dress code may be refused
admission and in such cases, no refund will be given.
New Year’s Eve at the Chateau residential package
Prices are per room per night, based on two adults sharing.
Check-in is from 3pm, and check-out is by 2pm the following
day. Full payment is required at the time of booking and is
non-refundable.
Dietary requirements
We require written notice of any special dietary requirements,
including vegetarian and vegan preferences and food
allergies, and this information should be included on your
pre-order form. In the case of events where a pre-order is not
required, we require written notice a minimum of seven days
prior to the date of your event. Any requests made after this
time cannot be guaranteed.
It is important to note that some of our dishes may contain
allergens, including gluten, nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish,
soya, celery, mustard, sulphites, sesame and lupin, so please
advise us of any allergies at your earliest convenience.
Our Broadway Tribute Nights feature a set menu. Vegetarian
and specific other dietary requirements will be catered for and
must be submitted to the hotel no later than seven days prior to
the date of your event.
For more information and to book, please contact our Christmas Coordinator on 01905 77 44 11
or email [email protected]
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