S E R V I C ET H AT S PA R K L E S

EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

AT HILTON READING

ENJOY AN UNFORGETTABLECELEBRATION WITH HILTON

For a truly unforgettable occasion, Hilton are delighted to offer the perfect destination, a choice of tempting cuisine and sparkling entertainment.

Whilst you concentrate on a hassle-free celebration, simply rely on our Christmas Coordinator to take care of all those important details that guarantee your party is a memorable event.

THE NEXT STEPS

Provisionally book your festive venue. Pay a deposit of £10.00 per person to secure a booking within seven days of the holding date. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will be contacted with a request for final payment. Once full payment has been received no refunds, exchanges or transfers can be made. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

OUR 2014 PROGRAMME

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Christmas team on

+44 (0)118 916 9000 events.reading@hilton.com

Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am until 5:00pm

For those with special dietary requirements or allergies who may wish to know about ingredients used, please ask at the time of booking.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Hilton Reading is ideal for a social lunch, festive dinner, intimate evening with family and friends or a sparkling Christmas celebration. The hotel has a vibrant atmosphere, contemporary design and is the perfect venue for any occasion.

Christmas Party Nights

Festive Lunches and Dinners

Christmas Day Carvery Lunch and Boxing Day Buffet Lunch

New Year’s Celebration

Accommodation Offer

Drinks Packages

Themed Parties

All Year Round Events

Twixmas Pamper Package

Here on Business

STARTERDuck Liver Pâté Served with rosemary crostini and caramelised raisins and onion chutney

MAIN COURSES Roast Turkey Breast Served with traditional trimmings, roasted potatoes, roasted vegetables, Brussels sprouts and pan gravyNut Roast Served with traditional trimmings, roasted potatoes, roasted vegetables, Brussels sprouts and wild mushroom cream

DESSERT Sticky Toffee Pudding Served with caramel sauce

COFFEEFreshly Brewed Coffee and TeaMince Pies

Friday 21 November to Saturday 31 January £39.50 per person

The Windsor Suite is an ideal venue for private or joiner party nights for up to 330 guests. The Larder Restaurant is suitable for party sizes up to 120 people.

Windsor Suite and Larder Restaurant Party Nights include the following: • A glass of sparkling wine on arrival • Superb three-course menu • Coffee and mince pies • DJ and disco until 1:00am • Festive novelties • Table centrepiece

Vegetarian

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTSParty Nights in the Windsor Suite Start your evening with a walk down the red carpet followed by a glass of sparkling wine. Enjoy a three-course plated dinner, with festive novelties included. Our resident DJ will then entertain until 1:00am.Party Nights in the Larder Restaurant For a more intimate celebration, enjoy the contemporary surroundings of the Larder Restaurant. Ideal for parties of up to 100 people. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine before sampling the delights of our three-course Christmas menu.

STARTERRoasted Winter Vegetable Soup Served with glazed cheddar croutons

MAIN COURSES Roast Turkey Breast Served with traditional trimmings, roasted potatoes, roasted vegetables, Brussels sprouts and pan gravyNut Roast Served with traditional trimmings, roasted potatoes, roasted vegetables, Brussels sprouts and wild mushroom cream

DESSERT Sticky Toffee Pudding Served with caramel sauce

COFFEEFreshly Brewed Coffee and TeaMince Pies

Saturday 22 November to Sunday 21 December £19.95 per person

The Larder Restaurant is suitable for catering from the quaintest party of two to a large table of 30.

Festive Lunches and Dinners include the following: • Sumptuous three-course meal • Coffee and mince pies • Christmas novelties

Vegetarian

FESTIVE LUNCHES AND DINNERS The Larder Restaurant Celebrate the best of British cuisine with a Festive Lunch or Festive Dinner in the relaxing atmosphere of the Larder Restaurant, the perfect place to socialise with friends and colleagues before Christmas. Enjoy either lunch or dinner from the great tasting menu created exclusively by our Executive Head Chef.

STARTERSSelection of Hors d’OeuvresSeasonal SaladsCold MeatsPickles Freshly Baked Bread BasketWinter Vegetable Soup Served with wholemeal croutons

MAIN COURSES Roast Sirloin of English Beef Served with Yorkshire puddingRoast Breast of Turkey Served with all the trimmings Grilled Fillet of Salmon Served with crayfish and fennel sauce Slow Braised Leg of Lamb Steak Served with minted pearsMaple Glazed Ham Served with pineappleVegetable, Mushroom and Chestnut Wellington All served with selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes

DESSERTS Selection of Freshly Prepared DessertsEnglish and Continental CheesesChristmas Pudding Served with brandy sauce

COFFEEFreshly Brewed Coffee Chocolates

Thursday 25 December £65.00 per person

Christmas Day Carvery Lunch includes the following: • A glass of champagne per adult on arrival • Three-course lunch from the carvery and buffet • Coffee and chocolates • Christmas novelties

Vegetarian

Friday 26 December £29.95 per person

For further information about the menu please contact the hotel

CHRISTMAS DAY CARVERY LUNCH

BOXING DAY BUFFET LUNCH

Escape the mayhem of preparing a traditional family lunch and let the team at Hilton Reading do all the hard work. Make the most of this special time with loved ones whilst enjoying a lavish Christmas carvery and buffet.

After all the main festivities, take some time out, get family and friends together and enjoy Boxing Day Buffet Lunch in our Larder Restaurant.

STARTERSOak Smoked Salmon Served with quail egg, capers, shallots, lemon and wholemeal breadGoat’s Cheese Cannelloni Served with walnuts, beetroot, watercress and balsamic

SORBETKir Royal Sorbet

MAIN COURSES Roasted Fillet of Lamb Served with fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage, parsnip purée and lamb hash bon bon and claret jus Mushroom, Stilton and Spinach Wellington Served with fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage, parsnip purée and chablis cream

DESSERT Assiette of White and Dark Chocolate

COFFEEFreshly Brewed Coffee Petits Fours

Wednesday 31 December £79.00 per adult

Adult only event

Dress Code: Smart Vegetarian

NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION Welcome the New Year at Hilton Reading. Festivities will begin at 7:30pm, with champagne and canapés on arrival. Enjoy a sumptuous four-course dinner, including a half bottle of wine per person. Party in style with our in house entertainment until 2:00am.

ACCOMMODATION OFFER Take time out to relax and discover the space of our guest rooms at Hilton Reading. Spoil yourself both before and after the evening’s celebration and wake up feeling revived and ready for anything.

This offer includes accommodation in a double or twin room, all of which are fully equipped with an en suite bathroom, flat screen TV, air conditioner and internet access.

£59.00 for a single room, inclusive of Breakfast at Hilton and VAT

£69.00 for a double room, inclusive of Breakfast at Hilton and VAT

All accommodation prices are inclusive of breakfast in the Larder Restaurant. This offer is valid throughout November and December when booked in conjunction with a Christmas and New Year’s Eve Party.

Add a little something extra and upgrade your accommodation to a Deluxe room for as little as £25.00 per room per night based on two people sharing.

Please note that rates are subject to availability and demand, therefore please book early to avoid disappointment.

DRINKS PACKAGES Drinks packages are only available when pre-ordered and pre-paid. If your preferred wine is unavailable, a suitable alternative of equal or higher value will be supplied.

ALCOHOLIC PACKAGESWine Package £80.00 Five bottles of house wine Beer Package £15.00 Bucket of five bottles of chilled mixed beers Alcopops Package £15.00 Bucket of five bottles of chilled mixed alcopops Sparkling Wine £27.00Champagne £37.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC PACKAGESSoft Drinks Package £10.00 Bucket of five refreshing mixed soft drinks Still or Sparkling Water £2.00 per bottle

THEMED PARTIES Why not add a Christmas theme to your festive celebration? For an extra £15.00 per person include a Winter Wonderland theme in your Christmas package.

WINTER WONDERLAND PACKAGE Decorations include the following: • 6 ficus trees with pea lights• Blue and magenta uplighting to the walls• 8 white glitter birch trees with coloured

lighting• 8 2D hand painted Winter Wonderland

character designs, lit with coloured lighting

Prices are based on parties of 100 plus.

ALL YEAR ROUND EVENTS Renowned for its contemporary and stylish surroundings, Hilton Reading is the ideal location for your special event. Our dedicated team of professionals are on hand to ensure that your event is one to remember.

The Windsor Suite accommodates up to 360 people for banquets. Spacious, bright and equipped with interchanging star lighting to help set the perfect ambience. The adjacent large pre-function area is flexible to suit individual needs.

The Kennet and Sutton Suite accommodates up to 50 people. With its contemporary and stylish surroundings and floor to ceiling windows, it is the ideal venue for a small reception.

CHARITY PACKAGE Our Charity Package offers everything for a perfect event at a great price.

Prices start from just £27.00 per person:* • Free room hire • Flexible menus • Pre-order wine service • Discounted accommodation • Donation of a raffle prize from

Hilton Reading

WEDDING PACKAGESAt Hilton Reading, we understand that your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Choose from a variety of available wedding packages, or opt for a more bespoke package to best suit your requirements and budget. Package enhancements are also available to make your day even more special.

Prices start from £40.00 per person.**

*Based on minimum numbers of 150 **Based on minimum numbers of 80

ALL YEAR ROUND EVENTS Renowned for its contemporary and stylish surroundings, Hilton Reading is the ideal location for your special event. Our dedicated team of professionals are on hand to ensure that your event is one to remember. The Windsor Suite accommodates up to 360 people for banquets. Spacious, bright and equipped with interchanging star lighting to help set the perfect ambience. The adjacent large pre-function area is flexible to suit individual needs. The Kennet and Sutton Suite accommodates up to 50 people. With its contemporary and stylish surroundings and floor to ceiling windows, it is the ideal venue for a small reception.

CHARITY PACKAGE Our Charity Package offers everything for a perfect event at a great price.

Prices start from just £27.00 per person:* • Free room hire • Flexible menus • Pre-order wine service • Discounted accommodation • Donation of a raffle prize from

Hilton Reading

WEDDING PACKAGESAt Hilton Reading, we understand that your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. Choose from a variety of available wedding packages, or opt for a more bespoke package to best suit your requirements and budget. Package enhancements are also available to make your day even more special.

Prices start from £40.00 per person.**

*Based on minimum numbers of 150 **Based on minimum numbers of 80

TWIXMAS PAMPER PACKAGEPamper yourself during the festive period with our Twixmas Package at Hilton Reading. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in the Larder Restaurant, a delicious buffet breakfast, and unwind with a beauty treatment in the Escape Spa. Choose from a neck or shoulder massage, each using essential oils or an aromatic facial. Make use of the LivingWell Health Club and relax in the sauna or steam room.

TWIXMAS PAMPER PACKAGE Package includes the following: • Buffet breakfast • Dinner in the Larder Restaurant • Bottle of wine per room • Complimentary wireless internet access • Complimentary parking • Complimentary in-room movie • 1 beauty treatment to be pre-booked • Use of the LivingWell Health Club

Available Thursday 13 November to Sunday 11 January £129.00 based on double occupancy

Please be aware this offer is for weekends only.

Please note that treatments must be booked prior to reserving the room and references for treatment must be provided in the reservation. Additional treatments can be booked in advance of arrival and are at an additional cost to the package.

HERE ON BUSINESSOur state-of-the-art meeting rooms are designed with natural materials and the latest technology to create relaxed, modern and inviting spaces for comfortable gatherings. With wireless internet access throughout, air conditioners, in-room call buttons and dedicated Meeting Coordinators, business is made easy. The Windsor Suite accommodates up to 360 people for a banquet or 500 people theatre style, for events of any type, from conferences to weddings. Spacious, bright and with an adjacent large pre-function area, the space is flexible to suit individual needs. Whatever the occasion, the dedicated Conference and Events Sales team will take care of every last minute detail and ensure your event runs smoothly.

DAY DELEGATE PACKAGES Packages starting from £37.00 per person and include the following:• Early morning tea and coffee with pastries• Meeting room hire, conference stationery,

mineral water and one flipchart• Mid-morning tea and coffee with biscuits• Three-course lunch in the restaurant• Afternoon tea and coffee with mini cakes• Complimentary LCD screen and projector

in the principal meeting room• Services of the hotel Business Centre• Complimentary wireless internet• Complimentary car parking on a first come,

first served basis

24-HOUR RATE PACKAGESPackages starting from £159.00 per person and include the following:• Overnight accommodation• Breakfast at Hilton with full English

breakfast options in the Larder Restaurant• Access to LivingWell Health Club• Three-course dinner with set menu• Early morning tea and coffee with pastries• Meeting room hire, conference stationery,

mineral water and one flipchart• Mid-morning tea and coffee with biscuits• Three-course lunch in the restaurant or

a working lunch in the foyer area• Afternoon tea and coffee and mini cakes • Complimentary LCD screen and projector

in the principal meeting room• Services of the hotel Business Centre• Complimentary wireless internet • Complimentary car parking on a first come,

first served basis

DIRECTIONS Ideally located just 30 minutes from Heathrow Airport and central London with excellent air and rail links, Hilton Reading is one of the most accessible hotels in the South of England. Reading is a thriving business centre, close to the headquarters of some of the UK’s largest companies including Verizon, Cisco, Symantec, Microsoft, Oracle, Prudential, Logica, Yell and Foster Wheeler.From the M4 east or west, exit the motorway at Junction 11, and take the first roundabout. Then take the Reading A33 Exit and follow north for about 2 miles. Hilton Reading is located to the right of this road, accessible from Kennet Island.

Booking Terms and Conditions 1. These conditions apply to all guests attending Christmas programme events (Event). 2. All events are subject to availability. 3. All provisional programme bookings must be confirmed within seven days of booking and a deposit of £10.00 per person for New Year’s Eve and £10.00 per person for all other Events is due upon confirmation. 4. All bookings must also be accompanied by a signed booking form and any bookings not confirmed after seven days will be released without further notification. 5. All balances must be paid in full prior to 1 November 2014, with the exception of any bookings for events held in 2015, which must be paid by 25 November 2014. All bookings made after these dates must be paid in full within seven days of booking or, if the booking is less than seven days from date of the Event, payment in full is required immediately. 6. The rate for the Event and any accommodation shall be the rate detailed in the confirmation of booking supplied by the hotel, which may be sent by fax, post or email. Children are charged as detailed in brochure. 7. All prices shown are inclusive of VAT, but may be subject to any other relevant taxes/levies at the current prevailing rate in force on the date of the Event. Prices advertised are subject to change prior to booking. 8. Except as set out below, we regret that all payments received, including deposits, are non-refundable and non-transferable. 9. We regret that should your party size decrease in numbers, payments (including deposits) cannot be offset against food, drinks or accommodation. 10. If the final amount is not settled in advance (see terms in clause 5 above), the hotel reserves the right to cancel the booking. 11. In the unlikely event that the hotel is obliged to cancel the Event, all monies will be refunded or an alternative date or location will be offered (at the hotel’s discretion), without any further liability to the hotel or Hilton Worldwide. 12. Special requests (e.g. dietary requirements) must be made known to the hotel at least 14 days before the Event. 13. No additional food or drinks of any kind are permitted into the hotel by party organisers or guests. 14. All data and information relating to guests is subject to the Privacy Policy set out in full on the Hilton Worldwide website. 15. Hilton Worldwide and/or the hotel will endeavour to ensure that all the information and prices are accurate both on Hilton Worldwide’s websites and in its brochures. However, occasionally errors occur and Hilton Worldwide and/or the hotels reserve the right to correct prices or other information in such circumstances. If a booking has already been made, the hotels are entitled to cancel the booking without liability. 16. These conditions shall be governed by English law and the courts of England will have exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. 17. Any accommodation booked shall be subject to our hotel booking terms and conditions (available at hilton.com).

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BOOKING RESERVATION FORM CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

2014/2015To make your booking, please telephone our Christmas Coordinators. Once a date hasbeen provisionally held for you, please complete this form and send to the address onthe reverse, accompanied with the appropriate payment. All reservations are subjectto availability. Please ensure that you have read the Booking Terms and Conditions.

Organiser’s Name

Company or Party Name

Telephone Work Telephone Home

Address

Postcode

Email

Date of event Total in Party

Type of Function

Special Requirements (including number of vegetarian meals, gluten free and any allergies)

I have read the Terms and Conditions on the Festive Celebrations Leaflet and understand full payment is required by Saturday 1 November

Signed Dated

Method of payment:

Cheque Enclosed Cash Paid Credit Card (All cheques must have cheque guarantee card number)

Deposits @ £10.00 per person (£50.00 per person for New Year’s Eve Residential Packages)

Total Enclosed £ Credit card authorisation below Balance Payment £ Payable by 1 November

Please charge £ to my MasterCard/Visa/Amex/Diners/Other (please state)

Card Number

Expiry Date Issue Number (Maestro) Security Number

Signed Dated

HILTON READING Drake Way | Reading | RG2 0GQ | United Kingdom

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