WelcomeThe Magic of Christmas at Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester – Five LakesBeautifully decorated Christmas trees, the warming aroma of mulled wine and mince pies, the familiar tunes of your favourite carols and Christmas tunes, laughter and fun with friends, colleagues and family!

Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester – Five Lakes is offering a truly magical Christmas, a place to get together to remember the past year and celebrate the festive season!

This year we are offering an even more extensive and amazing festive program to celebrate this most magical time of year. Laughter is the main ingredient on our Comedy Christmas Nights and the fantastic tunes from Abba and Michael Buble will certainly entice you out to hit the dance floor on our Tribute Nights! Then there is the Classic, Absolute & Fire and Ice Christmas parties!

Let us not forget the other events taking place in December with our Family Lunch on December 16th, or why not try our Festive Lunches that we are offering throughout December in Brasserie1! After last year’s successful Christmas Day Lunch, the advice is definitely to book early this year!

Don’t hesitate to contact us so we can help you arrange your get together or party this Christmas! Let us do the hard work so you can enjoy, once again, the Magic of Christmas!

We are looking forward to offering a warm welcome as you arrive at our Resort!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New YearBen C Danielsen General Manager

COMEDY CHRISTMAS NIGHTSFor a different Christmas Party Night come to Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester – Five Lakes where you can enjoy a three course buffet with excellent entertainment from the Comedy Club followed by a disco.

With limited dates available, choose from one of the dates below!

Wednesday 12th December £45.00Wednesday 19th December £45.00

TRIBUTE EVENTSEnjoy a three course buffet including ½ bottle of wine per person followed by a Tribute show & disco

ABBA Thursday 13th December £45.00

MICHAEL BUBLE Thursday 20th December £45.00

COMEDY & TRIBUTE NIGHT MENUS

StartersRoast red pepper & chestnut soup V

Platter of mixed smoked fish & seafood

MainsRoast turkey, chipolata sausages, stuffing balls & sage gravy

Braised beef bourguignon

Grilled salmon, spinach cream

Provençal vegetable tart, tomato & garlic coulis V

Medley of vegetables (including sprouts)

Roast potatoes with garlic & thyme

DessertsLemon tart V

Fresh fruit salad V GF DF

Christmas pudding loaf, brandy cream V

V - Vegetarian

DF - Dairy Free

GF - Gluten Free

Join a PartyWith Comedy Christmas Nights, Tribute Evenings and Classic Christmas Party Nights you now have a choice of entertainment for your Christmas party.The decorations, glorious food, fine wine, sparkling entertainment and the friendly staff all combine to make a truly memorable evening.

Classic Christmas PartyEnjoy a three course dinner including ½ bottle of wine per person, Christmas novelties followed by a disco.

Simply choose from one of the dates below and leave the rest to us!

Friday 23rd November £39.00 Saturday 24th November £39.00 Friday 30th November £39.00 Saturday 1st December £39.00

StartersRoast red pepper, tomato & garlic soup, herb croutons GF DF

Mousseline of chicken, tarragon & ham & apple & grape chutney GF

Marinated mozzarella with smoked aubergine, beef tomatoes & pine nut pesto GF

MainsButter roasted turkey, chipolatas, sage stuffing, Brussels & roast root vegetables and turkey gravy

Grilled ‘tranche’ of salmon, vegetable, herb & citrus couscous, leek & chive butter sauce GF

12 hour braised beef, horseradish mash & bourguignon sauce GF

DessertsChocolate & mascarpone cheesecake, caramel & rum flavoured sauce V

Cherry & almond tart, mascarpone & amaretto foam V

Hot Christmas fig pudding, brandy & cranberry cream V

A full vegetarian menu is available, to view this please ask your Christmas Co-ordinator

Absolute Christmas PartyKick the celebrations off with an arrival drink before enjoying a three course dinner including ½ bottle of wine per person, Christmas novelties followed by a disco.

Friday 7th December £49.00 Saturday 8th December £49.00 Friday 14th December £49.00 Saturday 15th December £49.00 Friday 21st December £49.00 Saturday 22nd December £49.00

StartersSmoked tomato soup, herb crème fraiche V GF

Terrine of smoked ham & guinea fowl, red onion jam and brioche

Salad of rosary Goats cheese & beetroot, blood orange & cranberry dressing GF

MainsButter roasted turkey, chipolatas, sage stuffing, Brussels, roast root vegetables & turkey gravy

Blade of beef slow cooked in Merlot wine, mustard potatoes & wilted spinach GF/ DF

Loin of cod, parsley crust, fondant potatoes & seafood butter sauce GF

Desserts Rum & raisin cheesecake, bitter caramel & sherry soaked raisins V

Lemon tart, whole poached tangerines & sour cherry V

Hot Christmas fig pudding, brandy & cranberry cream V

For more informat ion call 01621 868 888 or email Christmas@cpcolchester.co.uk For more informat ion call 01621 868 888 or email Christmas@cpcolchester.co.uk

Accommodat ion £70.00 PER ROOM,

room only

Option 1 £39.00Enjoy a three course dinner including Christmas novelties followed by a disco.

Option 2 £55.00On arrival you will be greeted with a Christmas cocktail and selection of canapés. You will then be escorted to one of our function suites to enjoy a three course meal including ½ bottle of wine per person, Christmas novelties followed by a disco.

Option 3 £80.00On arrival you will be greeted with a Christmas cocktail and selection of canapés. You will then be escorted to one of our themed function suites to enjoy a four course meal including ½ bottle of wine per person, Christmas novelties followed by a disco.

Private Party NightsIf you are looking for a private lunch or dinner for your Christmas celebration, we have a variety of atmospheric suites to choose from. Whether for business or for pleasure – our experienced and friendly events team are on hand to help tailor make the event to your requirements.

Family LunchCome and visit the Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester – Five Lakes on 16th December for a festive lunch to be enjoyed by all of the family.

Relax and enjoy your lunch whilst gentle music is played by our pianist. The kids will receive a special visit from Mrs Clause, as well as being able to have their face painted in the PlayZone.

Sunday 16th December Adult £20.00 3 - 12 years £10.00

Family special offer

2 adults & 2 children £50.00

Fest ive LunchesGet together with a group of friends or colleagues and celebrate the festive season with a festive buffet in our AA Rosette restaurant Brasserie 1, served 7 days a week.

2 courses £12.95 3 courses £16.00

Accommodat ion £70.00

PER ROOM,

room only

For more informat ion call 01621 868 888 or email Christmas@cpcolchester.co.uk For more informat ion call 01621 868 888 or email Christmas@cpcolchester.co.uk

TARIFFSThree-Day Christmas House Party24 to 27 December

Full-board with entertainment

£600.00 per adult, kids go free**

Any Two NightsFull-board with entertainment

£450.00 per person, kids go free**

For One NightFull-board with entertainment

£250.00 per person, kids go free**

*Prices are quoted per person and are based on two people sharing a double/twin room. Single supplements apply. Excludes all beverages and spa treatments. We strongly recommend that treatments are booked well in advance of your stay. Complimentary unlimited golf (weather permitting).

**Prices are quoted on two children. Applies to children aged 3 to 12 years sharing parents room. Children under three years with our compliments.

Christmas Day LunchTake the weight off and relax with your family on Christmas Day and enjoy a delicious 3 course lunch, delicately prepared by our Executive Chef and his talented team. Sit back with a drink in Bar Lacu or make the most of the stunning surroundings by taking a leisurely stroll before or after dining.To make the day extra special for the children, Santa will be calling by with gifts.

Christmas Resident ial PackagesTo view the full activity schedule between 24th December – 1st January please refer to our separate residential brochure.

StartersLeek & potato soup, spinach & truffle tortellini & truffle oil sabayon V

Crayfish tail & prawn cocktail, citrus & brandied mayonnaise & rolled buttered bread

Beetroot cured salmon, sake jelly, pickled cucumber, wasabi & seaweed GF

Smooth spiced chicken liver parfait, red currant & port syrup, pea shoots & endives GF

Trio of melon with poached fruits & raspberry vinaigrette V/GF

MainsButter roasted turkey, Maris piper potatoes, sage stuffing, Brussels & root vegetables, red wine & cranberry sauce.

Roast fillet of beef, wild mushrooms, marquise potato & red wine jus GF

Grilled halibut with a spaghetti of vegetables, champagne ‘beurre blanc’ & poached langoustine GF

Seabass poached with king prawns, Asian vegetables, lime leaf & lemongrass & soba noodles DF

Roasted vegetable & wild mushroom wellington, chestnut & raisin jus V

DessertsChristmas pudding with brandy butter & fresh cream V

Trio of manjari chocolate, marquise, pannacotta & croquant V

Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake & duo of chocolate sauces V

French apple tart, vanilla apple & caramel ice cream V

Cornish brie, Cropwell stilton & double Gloucester with celery, apple & grapes, biscuits & chutney V GF

Coffee & warm mince pies

Price£69.00 per person £35.00 per child aged 3 – 12 years

Boxing Day LunchFood is always tastier when you haven’t had to cook it yourself so come and enjoy Boxing Day at Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester – Five Lakes.

3 courses - £16.00 adult / £8.00 child

For more informat ion call 01621 868 888 or email Christmas@cpcolchester.co.uk For more informat ion call 01621 868 888 or email Christmas@cpcolchester.co.uk

New Year’s Eve Black & White BallThe celebrations kick off with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine. Enjoy an exquisite five course meal prepared by our Executive Chef and his talented team and then hit the floor to music from our live band followed by a fabulous disco. Just before midnight the countdown to 2013 will begin with a traditional piper helping us to bring in the New Year.

TICKETS only £120.00 per person

Bring in the New Year and celebrate with friends at our New Year’s Eve Disco. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere where the only thing you need to remember is to toast to 2013 when the clock strikes 12!

Enjoy a three course buffet and dance your way into the New Year.

New Year’s Eve Disco Package 3 course buffet, accommodation in a standard double or twin room, brunch until 1pm, complimentary use of the leisure facilities and late check out until 2pm.

£125.00 per person

Start the year with a spring in your step Spa packages are also available for New Year’s day (pre-payment is compulsory)

New Year’s Eve Disco

Canapés & champagne on arrival

StarterCannellini bean & white truffle oil cappuccino soup GF

Intermediate Warm ‘Bosworth ash’ goats cheese crostini, pickled baby vegetables, picked herbs, beetroot syrup GF

Main course Fillet of Hertfordshire beef, garlic potatoes, roast fingerling carrots, spinach & Merlot wine jus GF

Stuffed aubergine with pickled walnut, Quorn & eastern spices, roasted tomato & pepper coulis V/GF/DF

Dessert Chocolate trio Vtarte au chocolat, white chocolate & whisky mousse, chocolate jelly

Cheese platter per table Cambozola, truckle cheddar, Cropwell stilton, Bosworth ash, Cornish brie served with grapes & chutney

TICKETS only £60.00 per person

For more informat ion call 01621 868 888 or email Christmas@cpcolchester.co.uk For more informat ion call 01621 868 888 or email Christmas@cpcolchester.co.uk

NYE Black & White Ball PackageAccommodation in a standard double or twin room, brunch until 1pm, complimentary use of the leisure facilities and late check out until 2pm

£175.00 per person

Why not add an extra night either side of the New Year celebrations to make a real break of it? Stay on Sunday 30th December 2012 or Tuesday 1st January 2013 for just £70.00pp

All information, prices, packages and details in this brochure were correct at the time of going to press. Terms and conditions apply. We reserve the right to cancel, alter or substitute details, without prior notice.

Extend your stay

UpgradesTo an executive room per night £35.00To a suite per night £125.00To include interconnecting room £75.00

Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester - Five Lakes,

Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX

Telephone: +44 (0)1621 868 888, Fax: +44 (0)1621 869 696

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