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A W A R M W E L C O M E T O C H R I S T M A S B Y T H E S E A Exclusive party nightsOffice Christmas party? Seasonal get-together with family and friends? Festive gathering with fellow sports or social club members? We offer the perfect party night package with dinner and dancing.

DATES AND PRICES

Available Sunday - ThursdayFrom 17th November - 23rd December£26.95 per person(January dates are available on request)

PACKAGE INFO7pm Arrival7.30pm Dinner is servedMidnight Carriages

3-course dinner followed by tea, coffee and mince pies

Disco, crackers and novelties

Menu choices are required at least 14 days prior to the event

Minimum party size is 6 guests

Private parties are available on request, restrictions do apply

Dairy free and Vegan options are available on request

SPECIAL OFFERSAccommodation and other special offers are available, see page 14 for more information.

To book, please call 01202 361622 or email events.poole@thistle.co.uk

Starters

Carrot, potato & coriander soup, chive crème fraiche, croutons

Chicken, asparagus & smoked bacon terrine,red onion chutney, dressed leaves, beetroot & spelt bread croute

Avocado, pepper & bean salad, lemon & lime dressing, focaccia croute

Mains:

Traditional roast turkey with roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, pea shoots and gravy

Grilled seabass fillet, crushed new potatoes, tomato, lime & coriander salsa

Pumpkin, basil & pea risotto, ciabatta croute, rocket & parmesan salad (v)All served with a steamed panache of vegetables

Desserts:

Steamed Christmas pudding with brandy custardCranberry & lime cheesecake, cranberry compote, almond biscottiVanilla crème caramel, pistachio shortbread biscuits**Tea, coffee & mini mince pies

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C O N T E N T S

3 Exclusive Party Nights

4 Weekend Party Nights

6 Christmas Lunches

8 Christmas Day Lunch

10 Boxing Day Buffet

12 New Year’s Eve

14 Accommodation

15 Terms & Conditions

Enjoy fun Christmas festivities in a stunning seaside location. Share the magic with family, friends or colleagues and make your Christmas SPARKLE.

Desserts

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy custard

Cranberry & lime cheesecake, cranberry compote, almond biscotti

Dark chocolate & cherry tart

Blackcurrant compote, tuille biscuit

**Tea, coffee & mini mince pies

Weekend party nights

Choose one of our weekend Christmas party packages for extra value and no need to worry about getting up for work the next day. Bring your mates or co-workers for an evening of dinner and dancing ‘til midnight.

DATES AND PRICES From 15th November - 21st December£36.95 per person(January dates are available on request)

PACKAGE INFO7pm Arrival 7.30pm Dinner is served Midnight Carriages

3-course dinner followed by tea, coffee and mince pies

Disco, crackers and novelties

Menu choices are required at least 14 days prior to the event

Minimum party size is 6 guests

Private parties are available on request, restrictions do apply

Dairy free and Vegan options are available on request

SPECIAL OFFERS Accommodation and other special offers are available, see page 14 for more information.

To book, please call 01202 361622 or email events.poole@thistle.co.uk.

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Starters

Carrot, potato & coriander soup with chive crème fraiche and croutons (v)

Chicken, asparagus & smoked bacon terrine with red onion chutney, dressed leaves, beetroot & spelt bread croute (v)

Beetroot gravalax of salmon with a potato, caper, peppers & mayonnaise salad

Mains

Traditional roast turkey with roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, pea shoots and gravy

Roast topside of English beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, thyme & garlic stuffing, gravy, pea shoots

Grilled gilt-head bream fillet crushed new potatoes, spinach, tomato, lime & coriander salsa

Pumpkin, basil & pea risotto with a ciabatta croute, battered cauliflower, rocket & parmesan salad (v)All served with a steamed panache of vegetables.

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Christmas lunches in the Harbour View Restaurant

Get that lovely festive feeling with the added bonus of a brilliant sea view. Our fab seasonal lunch menu is ideal for a pre-Christmas celebration with friends, family or colleagues.

DATES AND PRICES Available Monday-Saturday, From 15th November to 21st December2 courses £17.95, 3 courses £20.95(January dates are available on request)

Lunch will be served between 12.30 and 2.30pm

To book, please call 01202 361622 or email events.poole@thistle.co.uk

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Starters

Carrot, potato & coriander soup, chive crème fraiche, croutons

Chicken, asparagus & smoked bacon terrine, red onion chutney, dressed leaves, beetroot and spelt bread crouton

Mains

Traditonal roast turkey with roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, pea shoots and gravy

Grilled seabass fillet with crushed new potatoes, tomato and a coriander salsa

Pumpkin, basil and pea risotto served with ciabatta croutons and a rocket and parmesan salad (v)All served with a steamed panache of vegetables

Desserts

Traditional Christmas pudding served with a brandy custard

Cranberry & lime cheesecake, cranberry compote, almond biscotti

**Tea, coffee & mini mince pies

Christmas DayLunch

Christmas Day lunch doesn’t have to involve slaving over a hot stove. Let us do the honours. Bring your family or friends for a scrumptious three-course buffet, great service and a delightfully festive vibe.

DATES AND PRICES Only available on 25th December £79.95 per person £39 per child under 12 years old Children under 3 eat free

TIMINGSLunch will be served between midday and 3pm

INCLUDED IN PRICE 3 course dinner, followed by coffee, mini mince pies & handmade truffles

MENU

Starters

Cream of parsnip & sweet potato soup, curried cream cheese quenelle, basil oil (v)

Pressed pork belly, sage & apple terrine, lambs leaf salad, ciabatta croutes, tomato relish

Roasted salmon & crab timbale, dressed leaves, cucumber sorbet, beetroot & caper dressing

Wild mushroom, garlic & feta tart, rocket & parmesan salad, chive sour cream (v)

Mains

Traditional roast turkey with roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, pea shoots and gravy

Roast English rib-eye of beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, parsnips, thyme & garlic stuffing, gravy, pea shoots

Roast cod fillet, brioche & parsley crust, dauphinoise potatoes, sauté kale, smoked trout cream sauce

Baked herb & nut roast & red onion tart tatin, sweet potato puree, creamed leeks, crispy leeks (v)All served with a steamed panache of vegetables

Desserts

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy custard, blackcurrant & mint compote

Cranberry panna-cotta, mulled wine berry compote, cinnamon tuille biscuits

Chocolate & chestnut tart, coffee mascarpone

English and continental cheeseboard, served with grapes, celery, chutney and biscuits

**Tea, coffee, mini mince pies and handmade truffles

To book, please call 01202 361622 or email events.poole@thistle.co.uk

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Boxing Day carvery

Unwind after the big day with a relaxed carvery lunch in our Harbour View Restaurant, with panoramic views. Great food, amazing views, what more could you want?

DATES AND PRICES Only available on 26th December2 course lunch £24.95 per person3 course lunch £27.95 per personChildren under 12 half price, under 3 free

Lunch is served from 12.30pm-3pm

INCLUDED IN PRICE: Carvery lunch followed by tea, coffee and mini mince pies

Crackers and novelties

MENU

Starters

Assorted cold meats and fish selection

Vegetarian option

Soup of the day

Mains:

A choice of 3 carved meats, served with a selection of vegetables, roast potatoes, gravy and accompaniments

Vegetarian option (v)

All served with a steamed panache of vegetables.

Desserts:

Assorted hot and cold desserts Cheese and biscuits ** Tea, coffee and mini mince pies

ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE Arrival from 24th December2 nights bed & breakfast, Christmas Day lunch & Boxing Day lunch for £336 per room, based on two people sharing

To book, please call 01202 361622 or email events.poole@thistle.co.uk

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New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner

See in the New Year in style! Start the evening with fizz and canapés, followed by a fabulous 6-course menu. Then dance into 2019 with hits & party favourites by our resident DJ.

DATES AND PRICES 31st December £86.95 per person (adults only) Menu choices required 14 days prior to event. Dress to impress

TIMINGS

7pm Arrival, bubbly and canapés 7.30pm - 9.30pm Dinner is served 1am Carriages

INCLUDED IN PRICEArrival bubbly and canapés, disco

MENU

Amuse bouche

**Starters

Wild mushroom & sweet potato soup with tarragon crème fraiche (v)

Roasted vegetable, basil & mozzarella stack with sundried tomatoes, pesto mayonnaise

Warm Dorset crabmeat, tomato & parsley tart with a dressed rocket salad, lime & chive sour cream

** Champagne Sorbet, Strawberry compote & Rose Bubbles

Mains

Char-grilled fillet steak with fondant potato, ratatouille, stilton & spinach mushroom, whiskey & mushroom sauce

Chinese spiced braised pork belly with sage mash, red cabbage, courgette marquise, spiced pork gravy

Corn-fed chicken breast stuffed with red pepper & chicken mousse with dauphinoise potatoes, sauté kale, carrot parmentiere, asparagus cream sauce

Whole grilled seabass, rosemary, lemon & fennel stuffing with a parmesan croquette potato, samphire & cherry tomatoes, prawn & parsley butter

Red pepper, spinach & pea arancini with potato rosti, creamed leeks, tomato, caper & oregano salsaAll served with a steamed panache of vegetables

Desserts

Chocolate & hazelnut cheesecake with a cider, pear & nutmeg compote, hazelnut brittle

Black cherry frangipane tart with a pineapple sorbet, coffee mascarpone, pineapple crisps

Warm sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce, blackcurrant compote, clotted cream ice cream

English & continental cheeseboard with grapes, celery, salted walnuts, chutney, biscuits** Tea, coffee and handmade truffles

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To make a booking

To confirm your party booking, a £10 deposit per person will be required within 14 days. Should no deposit be received, then the booking will automatically be released. The total balance outstanding, final numbers and pre-orders are required 14 days prior to your event. Should balance not be received by the due date, the booking will be released and any deposits forfeited.

Prices are per person and inclusive of VAT at the

current rate. Confirmations and receipts will be

forwarded to you as confirmation of booking. Final

payment for any accommodation booked must be

paid at the same time as event final payments.

Deposits and final payments can be paid by cheque or credit card. To pay cash, the Christmas office is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Payments can also be made at the hotel front desk where a receipt will be issued.

Cancellation policy

Deposits, part payments and full payments are not refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances. We recommend that you take out event insurance to cover you in the case of cancellation. If the event has to be cancelled by glh hotels, an alternative date will be offered or a full refund given without liability to the hotel.

Should minimum numbers not be reached on your chosen party night, the hotel reserves the right to offer an alternative function. Minimum numbers will apply to private parties. Please discuss your specific requirements with the Christmas Co-ordinator.

Food and drink

Pre-orders for meals will be required. Pre-orders for wines are also advisable to ensure your preferred choice is available on the night.

Food allergies and intolerances.If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance

please let us know before ordering. An information pack is available from your host, listing the allergenic ingredients used in our menu. Please note that our kitchen and food service areas are not nut free orallergen free environments.

All weights are approximate before cooking.All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate.

Any parties found bringing in their own alcohol that is not pre arranged will be charged corkage and/or asked to leave.

General information

Minimum numbers apply for shared party functions. Should the amount of guests drop below this number, the event will be transferable to another date.

Unfortunately, special seating arrangements cannot be guaranteed. Small parties may be grouped and seated together. The hotel reserves the right to amalgamate events to ensure minimum numbers.

Minimum age for guests attending evening functions is 18 years.

All details are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to alteration without prior notice. Any damage caused by any guests will result in charges being levied. Strict dress code applies to evening functions, casual jeans and trainers will not be accepted.

All music and entertainment will cease at the set time according to the individual hotel’s permitted licensing hours.

Cloakroom will be avaiable - with a small donation requested to our chosen charity.

Please note that Parking Eye is used in the car park, so please ensure you register your details at reception on arrival. Any guests leaving cars overnight will be charged £6.00 per night.

Terms and Conditions

To book, please call 01202 361622 or email events.poole@thistle.co.uk

Accommodation Packages Take the stress away this Christmas and let us do all the hard work. Book not for one of our Christmas and New Year packages.

Arrival from 23rd DecemberInclusive of bed and breakfast for 2 nights and Christmas Day lunch – £285

Arrival from 24th DecemberInclusive of bed and breakfast for 2 nights, Christmas Day lunch and Boxing Day lunch – £336

Arrival 25th DecemberInclusive of bed and breakfast and Christmas Day lunch – £230

Arrival from 30th DecemberInclusive of bed and breakfast for 2 nights and New Year’s dinner – £330

Arrival 31st DecemberInclusive of bed and breakfast and New Year’s dinner – £269

Additional information

Harbour View rooms available for a £45 supplement, subject to availability.

Prices are per room, based on a standard room.

All offers are based on double occupancy with a single supplement of £30 per room, per night.

Car parking is charged at reduced rate of £6 per night for residents - guests need to register their vehicles at reception on check-in.

All accomodation packages are fully pre paid at time of booking and non refundable.

Menu choices and pre-ordered drinks will be required 14 days prior.

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS (pages 3-5)

Book an overnight stay to finish your evening in style:Single occupancy: £65Double occupancy: £75Harbour View rooms available for a £35 supplement, subject to availability Fully refundable up to 7 days before the stay

For parties of 50+ guests: book by 30th September 2019 & the organiser will receive a complimentary room for the night of the party

Early bird: book and pay your deposit by 1st September and choose from one of the following options:Glass of sparkling wine per person (125ml)Jug of Christmas cocktail per 6 peopleOvernight accommodation for the event organiser

events.poole@thistle.co.uk01202 361622 www.thistle.com/Christmasas