ALL THE

JOY OF CHRISTMAS

AT MERCURE ST ALBANS NOKE HOTEL

CONTENTS03 EVENT DIARY

04 WHITE CHRISTMAS

06 BLUE LIGHT AND RETAIL GALA PARTY NIGHTS

07 PARTY & STAY

08 FESTIVE LUNCHES

09 CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

11 BOXING DAY LUNCH

12 NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA BALL

12 NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER DANCE IN THE MARQUEE

14 NEW YEAR BREAK PACKAGES

15 EVENTS 2017

ACCOUNT BAR

Avoid queuing by setting up an account bar for a hassle-free festive party. Terms and conditions apply: please ask the hotel for details.

FESTIVE DRINKS PACKAGES

Have your drinks waiting for you at your table, saving time and money.

JOIN A PARTY

An evening of entertainment and festive food to the backdrop of our White Christmas party from £34.00 per person.

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

Make the most of your celebrations by spending the night with us. Rooms start from £79.00 per person single occupancy, and from £89.00 per person double or twin occupancy.

ORGANISER OFFER

Complimentary bed and breakfast for the party organiser if booking a party for 20 or over (subject to availability).

Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel reserves the right to cancel or amend dates.

FESTIVE OFFERS

CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF JOY

LOOK FORWARD TO A SEASONAL SHORT BREAK, DELICIOUS FESTIVE FARE WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS,

OR STYLISH CELEBRATIONS WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY OR COLLEAGUES – IN A JOYFULLY UNIQUE SETTING.

Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel has been off ering a warm welcome to visitors since Victorian times and is perfectly located close to the M25/M1 junction. Today, guests can enjoy the hotel’s extensive facilities including two restaurants, 110

bedrooms, seven meeting rooms, a health club with indoor pool and fi tness centre and a 250 capacity marquee – the perfect environment to host a Christmas party.

Whether you’re joining us to celebrate in style or relax and unwind, let us look after every detail of your festive celebration.

EVENT DIARY

NOVEMBER

WHITE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT Fridays 11th, 18th and 25th

Saturdays 12th, 19th and 26thSundays 13th, 20th and 27th

CHRISTMAS FESTIVE LUNCHESDaily from Monday 7th November

to 24th December

DECEMBER

WHITE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

Fridays 2nd, 9th and 16th Saturdays 3rd, 10th and 17th Sundays 4th, 11th and 18th

Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel reserves the right to cancel or amend dates.

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PARTY DATES

NOVEMBER 2016

Fridays 11th, 18th and 25thSaturdays 12th, 19th and 26th Sundays 13th, 20th and 27th

DECEMBER 2016

Thursdays 1st, 8th, 15th and 22ndFridays 2nd, 9th and 16th

Saturdays 3rd, 10th and 17th Sundays 4th, 11th and 18th

The company does not accept liability and will not pay compensation of its obligations if the party is prevented

or aff ected directly or indirectly or as a result of force majeure or any circumstance beyond its reasonable control,

including extreme weather conditions.

WHERE THE TABLES GLISTEN AND OUR GUESTS ALL LISTEN

TO HEAR SLEIGH BELLS IN THE SNOW!Whatever the weather, our White Christmas parties will conjure up a magically atmospheric

and joyful setting for your festive celebrations. Dress to dazzle and enjoy great food, great music – and an evening that’s merry and bright.

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Party starts: 7pm | Dinner served: 7.30pm | Last orders: 12.30am | Carriages: 1amDress code: smart casual

From £34.00 per person including a half-bottle of wine.

Menu pre-orders and dietary requirements are to be confi rmed 14 days prior to the event.

£15.00 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit per person and signed booking contract required at time of booking.

FESTIVE OFFERS

FESTIVE DRINKS PACKAGES

FESTIVE WINE OFFER

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

EXCLUSIVE / PRIVATE PARTIES

For more information on our festive off ers please contact us.

Free parking available.

WHITE CHRISTMAS MENU

TO START

Winter vegetable soup (v)Crème fraîche, thyme croutons

OR

Duck and chicken liver parfaitApple, clementine and ginger chutney, toasted sourdough,

mixed leaves

OR

Whisky-cured smoked salmonPickled fennel, dill mayonnaise,

rye bread

MAINS

Roast turkeyDuck fat-roasted potatoes,

festive stuffi ng, pork chipolata ‘pigs in blankets’,

seasonal vegetables, gravy

OR

Pan-fried sea troutCrushed potatoes, creamed leeks,

lemon and chive beurre blanc

OR

Wild mushroom, Brie and walnut Wellington (v)

Squash purée, roast vegetables

DESSERTS

Traditional Christmas puddingBrandy sauce

OR

Chocolate and salted caramel mousse

Dulce de leche cream

OR

Orange and Cointreau cheesecake

Amaretto and honeycomb crumble

***Tea, coff ee and mince pies to be

served after the main meal

Order a cheese platter at a supplement of just £3.50 per guest or £30.00 for a table of 10 guests.Add a 75cl bottle of ruby port for £25.00.

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FESTIVE LUNCHES

TO CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IN STYLE, WHY NOT JOIN US FOR A DELICIOUS FESTIVE LUNCH?

Served daily in our restaurant throughout November and December our delicious festive-themed menus include two- or three-course options. As well as magnificent menus, enjoy the warmest of welcomes from our staff and great surroundings. Whether it’s with friends, family or colleagues,

we guarantee a great time – and the best bit, no washing up!

Bar opens: 12 noon | Lunch served: from 12.30pm onwards | Dress code: smart casual

FROM MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER TO CHRISTMAS EVE

Two courses from £15.00 per person (senior citizen), £18.00 (adult), £9.00 per child (3-12), under-3s eat FREE

Three courses from £18.00 per person (senior citizen), £21.00 (adult), £10.50 per child (3-12), under-3s eat FREE

For groups of eight or more, reservations are recommended to guarantee your booking.

Deposit of £15.00 per person required at time of booking. Please call 0871 376 9034 to book direct with our Noke restaurant.

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MENU

TO START

Winter vegetable soup (v) Crème fraîche, thyme croutons

OR

Duck and chicken liver parfait Apple, clementine and ginger chutney, toasted sourdough, mixed leaves

OR

Whisky-cured smoked salmon Pickled fennel, dill mayonnaise, rye bread

MAINS

Roast turkey Duck fat-roasted potatoes, festive stuffing, pork chipolata ‘pigs in blankets’, seasonal vegetables, gravy

OR

Pan-fried sea trout Crushed potatoes, creamed leeks, lemon and chive beurre blanc

OR

Wild mushroom, Brie and walnut Wellington (v) Squash purée, roast vegetables

DESSERTS

Traditional Christmas pudding Brandy sauce

OR

Chocolate and salted caramel mousse Dulce de leche cream

OR

Orange and Cointreau cheesecake Amaretto and honeycomb crumble

TO FINISH

Tea, coffee and mince pies

Order a cheese platter at a supplement of just £3.50 per guest or £30.00 for a table of 10. Add a 75cl bottle of port for £25.00.

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BLUE LIGHT AND RETAIL GALA PARTY NIGHTS

Join us for an evening of celebrations including a delicious three-course meal before dancing the night away – a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. Held in our restaurant or beautiful marquee.

Party starts: 7pm | Dinner served: 7.30pm | Last orders: 12.30am | Carriages: 1am | Dress code: smart

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

Stay over from £59.00 single occupancy or from £69.00 per room for double or twin occupancy.

MENU

TO START

Winter vegetable soup (v) Crème fraîche, thyme croutons

OR

Duck and chicken liver parfait Apple, clementine and ginger chutney, toasted sourdough,

mixed leaves

OR

Whisky-cured smoked salmon Pickled fennel, dill mayonnaise,

rye bread

MAINS

Roast turkey Duck fat-roasted potatoes,

festive stuffing, pork chipolata ‘pigs in blankets’,

seasonal vegetables, gravy

OR

Pan-fried sea trout Crushed potatoes, creamed leeks,

lemon and chive beurre blanc

OR

Wild mushroom, Brie and walnut Wellington (v)

Squash purée, roast vegetables

DESSERTS

Traditional Christmas pudding Brandy sauce

OR

Chocolate and salted caramel mousse

Dulce de leche cream

OR

Orange and Cointreau cheesecake

Amaretto and honeycomb crumble

TO FINISH

Tea, coffee and mince pies

Order a cheese platter at a supplement of just £3.50 per guest or £30.00 for a table of 10 guests. Add a 75cl bottle of ruby port for £25.00.

Table set-up – while we endeavour to meet all of our guests’ requirements, due to large numbers attending our events, we cannot guarantee

specific layouts. Table plans will only be available 48 hours prior to the event. On some occasions small groups may be seated together.

PARTY DATES

NOVEMBER

Sundays 13th, 20th, 27th

DECEMBER

Sundays 4th, 11th

£29.00 per person including a half-bottle of wine

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MENU

TO START

Duck and fi g pâté Poached pear in white wine,

winter fruit compote, toasted brioche

SORBET TO CLEANSE THE PALATE

Lemon sorbetLimoncello liqueur

INTERMEDIATE

Seared scallop Caulifl ower purée, baby salad leaves,

drizzle of truffl e oil

MAINS

Roast turkeyDuck fat-roasted potatoes, festive stuffi ng,

pork chipolata ‘pigs in blankets’, seasonal vegetables, gravy

OR

Vegetarian Wellington (v)Puff pastry, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, spinach, chestnuts, bed of mashed potato,

sun-dried tomato coulis

DESSERT

Traditional Christmas puddingBrandy sauce

CHEESE AND BISCUITS

English cheese board Cheddar, Stilton, Brie, goat’s cheese, smoked Applewood, quince jelly, grapes, celery, walnuts, chutney, crackers, fi gs

TO FINISH

Coff ee and mince pies

Join us for a welcoming glass of bubbly and a superb six-course lunch with our live pianist, festive novelties, magic as well and a visit from Santa – this will be a great Christmas Day! Whether

there’s two of you or the whole family, sit back, relax, enjoy the festive surroundings of the Noke Restaurant – and let us do all the hard work. Includes a glass of Champagne and canapés on arrival.

Sittings available from: 1pm | Lunch served: 1.30pm | Dress code: smart casual | Adults only

£100.00 per adult

This is a set menu – vegetarian options available on request and all special dietary requirements can be catered for:

please contact the hotel for details.

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

JOIN US FOR A SCRUMPTIOUS SIX-COURSE CHRISTMAS LUNCH IN THE NOKE RESTAURANT WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS

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£75.00 per adult, £37.50 per child under 12, under-3s eat FREE

£15.00 deposit per person required at time of booking.

CHRISTMAS DAY CARVERY LUNCH

JOIN US FOR A SCRUMPTIOUS FOUR-COURSE CHRISTMAS LUNCH WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS.

For a more informal Christmas Day celebration, join us for a family-friendly carvery lunch in the Oak and Avocado restaurant. There’s a glass of sparkling wine for the grown-ups and a gift from Santa to delight the kids.

Glass of sparkling wine on arrival | Sittings available from: 1pm | Dress code: smart casual

MENU

TO START

Freshly made salad bar potato and red onion salad,

coleslaw salad, Moroccan-style couscous salad, Greek salad, mixed leaf salad, Caesar salad, selection

of dressings, oils, balsamic

***Bread basket selectionbloomers, French stick, ciabatta, seeded rolls

***Fish platter

smoked salmon, crayfi sh tails, smoked mackerel, smoked trout,

gravadlax, dressed prawns, prawn cocktail, accompaniments

***Meat and pâté platter

sliced ham, salami, mortadella, Parma ham, chicken liver pâté, ham hock terrine, mini maple-cooked

chorizo sausages with sauces

CARVERY UNIT

Turkey crown

***Rib of beef

***Pigs in blankets,

Yorkshire pudding, stuffi ng, jus

BUFFET SELECTION

Cod fi llet Creamy sauce

OR

Pumpkin and chestnut bake (v)

***Boiled new potatoes, roasted

potatoes, panache of vegetables including sprouts and Chantenay carrots, roasted root vegetables

DESSERTS

Fresh fruit salad

***Chocolate yule log

***Christmas pudding cheesecake

***Chocolate-dipped profi teroles

***Mini trifl e

***Mini tiramisu

***Mince pies

***Pouring cream, chocolate sauce,

fruit coulis

CHEESE AND BISCUITS

English cheese board Cheddar, Stilton, Brie, goat’s cheese, smoked Applewood, quince jelly, grapes, celery,

walnuts, chutney, crackers, fi gs

TO FINISH

Coff ee, teas and mince pies

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From £30.00 per adult, £15.00 per child (3-12), under-3s eat FREE

£15.00 deposit per person required at time of booking.

BOXING DAY LUNCH

IF YOU’RE NOT STILL STUFFED FROM THE DAY BEFORE, THE FESTIVITIES CONTINUE AS WE SERVE A DELICIOUS FOUR-COURSE CARVERY LUNCH.

Sittings available from: 1.30pm | Dress code: smart casual

MENU

TO START

Freshly made salad bar potato and red onion salad,

coleslaw salad, Moroccan-style couscous salad, Greek salad, mixed leaf salad, Caesar salad, selection

of dressings, oils, balsamic

***Bread basket selection bloomers, French stick, ciabatta, seeded rolls

***Fish platter

smoked salmon, crayfish tails, smoked mackerel, smoked trout,

gravadlax, dressed prawns, prawn cocktail, accompaniments

***Meat and pâté platter

sliced ham, salami, mortadella, Parma ham, chicken liver pâté, ham hock terrine, mini maple-cooked

chorizo sausages with sauces

CARVERY UNIT

Honey-roasted gammon

***Rib of beef

***Pigs in blankets,

Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, jus

BUFFET SELECTION

Cod fillet Creamy sauce

OR

Pumpkin and chestnut bake (v)

***Boiled new potatoes, roasted

potatoes, panache of vegetables including sprouts and Chantenay carrots, roasted root vegetables

DESSERTS

Fresh fruit salad

***Cheese and biscuits

Cheddar, Stilton, Brie, goat’s cheese, smoked Applewood, quince jelly, grapes, celery,

walnuts, chutney, crackers, figs

***Chocolate yule log

***Christmas pudding cheesecake

***Chocolate-dipped profiteroles

***Mini trifle

***Mini tiramisu

***Mince pies

*** Pouring cream, chocolate sauce,

fruit coulis

TO FINISH

Coffee, teas and mince pies

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NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA BALL

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE AND ENJOY THE COUNTDOWN AT OUR WINTER WONDERLAND GALA BALL!

Your evening will start with canapés and Champagne, followed by a fi ve-course meal and dancing to our live band and resident DJ in the Noke Restaurant.

Arrive at: 7.30pm | Dinner served from: 8pm | Disco until: 2amCarriages: 2am with a bacon or egg roll | Dress code: black tie

£110.00 per adult

No children at this event. Deposit of £15.00 required at time of booking. Table set-up – while we endeavour to meet

all of our guests’ requirements, due to large numbers attending our events, we cannot guarantee specifi c layouts.

Table plans will only be available 48 hours prior to the event.

MENU

TO START

Duck and fi g pâtéPoached pear in white wine,

winter fruit compote, toasted brioche

SORBETTO CLEANSE THE

PALATE

Lemon sorbetLimoncello liqueur

INTERMEDIATE

Seared scallopCaulifl ower purée, baby salad

leaves, drizzle of truffl e oil

MAINS

Venison Wellington Fondant potato, seasonal root

vegetables, red wine jus

OR

Vegetarian Wellington (v)Puff pastry, sweet potatoes,

mushrooms, spinach, chestnuts, bed of mashed potato, sun-dried tomato coulis

DESSERTS

Cranberry panna cottaChocolate crumble

OR

Chocolate oblivion Raspberry purée,

passion fruit

AND

Coff ee and petits fours

This is a set menu – vegetarian options available on request and all special dietary requirements can be catered for:

please contact the hotel for details.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER DANCE IN THE MARQUEE

JOIN OUR NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AND DANCE CELEBRATION.

Make your New Year’s Eve special. Our dinner dance package includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a delicious three-course meal and dancing to music from our resident DJ until late.

Arrive at: 7pm | Dinner served from: 7.30pm Disco until 2am with a bacon or egg roll to take away | Dress code: smart casual

£60.00 per adult

No children at this event. Deposit of £15.00 required at time of booking. Table set-up: while we endeavour to meet

all of our guests’ requirements, due to large numbers attending our events, we cannot guarantee specific layouts.

Table plans will only be available 48 hours prior to the event. On some occasions small groups may be seated together.

NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU

TO START

Wild mushroom and thyme soup (v)

OR

Ham hock and pea terrine Beetroot and onion jam,

toasted brioche

OR

Smoked halibut Lemon dressing

MAINS

Roast breast of guinea fowl Fondant potato,

garlic green beans, pan juices

OR

Grilled cod loin Chilli tiger prawns,

baby potatoes, sautéed spinach, tomato coulis

OR

Roast butternut squash, feta cheese and red onion tart (v)

DESSERTS

Trio of chocolate Berry coulis

OR

Orange and vanilla tart

OR

Bread and butter panettone Crème anglaise

AND

Coffee and petits fours

Order a cheese platter at a supplement of just £3.50 per guest or £30.00 for a table of 10 guests. Add a 75cl bottle of ruby port for £25.00.

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NEW YEAR BREAK PACKAGES

If you’re planning on joining one of our New Year celebrations – why not make it extra special by taking advantage of our residential package?

The package includes tickets to our New Year’s Eve celebrations, full English breakfast on New

Year’s Day and use of our Health & Leisure Club.

ONE-NIGHT PACKAGE

ARRIVING 31ST DECEMBER

With Gala Dinner from £145.00 per person

With Dinner Dance from £99.00 per person

WHY NOT UPGRADE TO ONE OF OUR PRIVILEGE ROOMS?

Ask at time of booking for more information.

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EVENTS 2017

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING FOR 2017!

Whether you’re organising a family celebration, looking to treat a loved one or simply want a relaxing break – we can help make any event unforgettable.

Call us on 0871 376 9034 for more information and to discuss your requirements.

VALENTINE’S ROMANCE PACKAGETUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2017

Romantic four-course meal.

From £29.50 per adult.

MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY 26TH MARCH 2017

Four-course carvery lunch with glass of Prosecco. Mum eats free!

From £35.00 per adult.

EASTER SUNDAYSUNDAY 16TH APRIL 2017

Includes four-course carvery and Easter Egg Hunt for the children!

From £32.00 per adult, £16.00 per child (3-12), under-3s eat FREE

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