Christmas & New YearCelebrations 2012

DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International AirportWoolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 8BZ

01661 824 266www.doubletree-newcastleairport.com

Christmas at DoubleTreeDoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport has everything you’d expect from a leading hotel. The stylish, glass-fronted venue combines the latest contemporary design with unparalleled comfort and convenience.

This festive season we will be hosting a series of Christmas party nights, lunches and dinners to get you in the spirit.

If you can’t wait any longer, then don’t forget our stylish bar and Fratello’s contemporary Italian restaurant are open all year round – providing the perfect setting for all manner of occasions, with private functions suites available for larger events.

Our 179 attractive modern en-suite bedrooms, 24-hour room service, fitness centre and complimentary car parking are also waiting to welcome you should you need a place to spend the night.

DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport is easy to reach from Newcastle city centre and the wider North East via the Metro line and A1 road network and offers direct access to the airport terminal for those commuting further afield.

On-site car parking is free for anyone attending a function, visiting the bar or restaurant or enjoying an overnight stay – so why not visit us today and get a sneak preview of the treats in store for Christmas 2012.

Christmas Disco Party NightsDance the night away after enjoying a mouth-watering three course dinner. The perfect way to get into the spirit of Christmas with friends, family or colleagues!

Our Christmas party nights start with a mulled wine reception in the continental lounge, followed by happy hour in the Columbus Bar, from 6pm until 7pm.

MenuCream of Winter Vegetable Soup, Herb Croutons

Roast Turkey Crown, Bacon wrapped Chipolata and Chestnut Stuffing

Brie, Cranberry and Spinach Wellington (v)

Steamed Christmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce

Christmas Party Night£25.00 per personSaturday, 1st December, Saturday, 8th December, Friday, 14th December, Friday 21st December & Saturday 22nd December

Early Bird Offer £20.00 per person Friday 30th November 2012

6pm – 7pm Mulled Wine Reception, followed by Happy Hour in the Columbus Bar

7.30pm Dinner Served in the Polo Suite

1am Carriages

Live MusicBring Christmas to life on 7th or 15th December, with the perfect combination of food, drink and live entertainment.

Start your night in style with a mulled wine reception in the continental lounge, followed by happy hour drinks in the Columbus Bar and a mouth- watering three course meal in the Polo Suite.

Then sit back, relax and enjoy the live music, guaranteed to put you in the festive mood, both on and off the dance floor.

MenuCream of Winter Vegetable Soup, Herb Croutons

Roast Turkey Crown, Bacon wrapped Chipolata and Chestnut Stuffing

Brie, Cranberry and Spinach Wellington (v)

Steamed Christmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce

£29.95 per personFriday 7th December & Saturday 15th December 2012

6pm – 7pm Mulled Wine Reception, followed by Happy Hour in the Columbus Bar

7.30pm Dinner Served in the Polo Suite

1am Carriages

Christmas CocktailsWhy not start the night with a bang and join us in the Columbus Bar for one

of our mouth-watering Christmas Cocktails

MenuCrème CaramelVelvety Advocaat shaken with vanilla vodka, caramel and cream. Dusted with nutmeg, this is a caramel Christmas delight!

Old Fashioned ChristmasA rich orange rum stirred with crushed raisins, brown sugar and ice. A twist on the classic favourite!

Whiskey and Apple SourBuffalo Trace whiskey with fresh apple and lemon, shaken with a touch of sugar creating the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

ScrewballA twist on the old favourite; Snowball. Lime and ginger beer with vodka create this refreshing drink.

EggnogThe classic at Christmas! Advocaat and brandy create this Christmas comfort, finished with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon.

Cocktails are £6.25 each

Festive Italian LunchesExperience the festivities Italian style, with a mouth-watering meal at Fratello’s restaurant.

Our team of talented chefs will be cooking up a host of classic and contemporary Christmas treats every lunchtime throughout December, so why not bring the whole family along?

Menu

Zuppa Del Giorno (Soup of the Day)

Terrina Pressata Di Prosciutto Carretto Con Budino Di Piselli(Pressed Ham Hock Terrine, Peas Pudding)

Bruschetta Con Finocchio, Pomodoro Cipolla Rossa(Fennel, Tomato and Red Onion Bruschetta)

Pasta con Polpette Di Maiale e Tacchino, Gettate in un Burro Alle Erbe(Turkey, Pork Meat Balls and Pancetta in Herb Butter Sauce)

Risotto Di Zucca Arrosto, Formaggio Blu e Salvia(Roasted Squash, Blue Cheese and Sage Risotto)

Filetto Di Talapia Alla Griglia Con Burro Di Gamberi e Limone(Grilled Talapia Fillet, Prawn and Lemon Butter)

Parfait Giacciato Di Arancia(Iced Orange Parfait)

Budino Di Mirtilli Rossi e Bianchi Cioccolato Pane e Burro(Cranberry and White Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding)

Torta Natalizia A con Mascarpone e Brandy(Christmas Pudding and Brandy Cheesecake)

£15.00 per person3rd December – 23rd December

12 noon – 3pm lunch served

Booking required.

Afternoon TeaWe like to uphold great traditions here at the DoubleTree by Hilton – and there’s none finer than that of an English tea party.

We’ll be serving all your favourites with some festive treats thrown in right up to and throughout the holiday season.

Columbus Traditional Afternoon Tea for 2 £17.95 Tuck into a selection of delicious sandwiches, including:

smoked salmon and cream cheese, roast beef and horseradish, egg mayonnaise and tomato and the ‘classic’ cucumber and rock salt. You will also receive a fruit & plain scone with jam & clotted cream; as well as a selection of homemade cakes - all washed down with a pot of tea for two.

Columbus Sparkling Tea for 2 £27.95. Tuck into a selection of delicious sandwiches, including:

smoked salmon and cream cheese, roast beef and horseradish, egg mayonnaise and tomato and ‘classic’ cucumber and rock salt. You will also receive a fruit & plain scone with jam & clotted cream; as well as a selection of homemade cakes - all washed down with a pot of tea for two and two glasses of prosecco!

Columbus Cream Tea £5.95A pot of tea and a freshly baked scone with jam & clotted cream.

If you would prefer a selection of vegetarian sandwiches please ask.

Served from 2-5pm in the Columbus Bar.

Booking Required

Christmas Day LunchForget the strain of cooking at home – join us here at the DoubleTree by Hilton for the very best in traditional cuisine, with some special surprises thrown in.

Our team of expert chefs have four courses of fabulous food all prepared for you – all you have to do is sit back and relax.

Lunch will be served from 12.30pm – 2.30pm

£60.00 per person

Fratello’s Christmas Lunch

Canapés on arrival

Goats Cheese Pannacotta with Beetroot and Horseradish (v)

Homemade Game Terrine, Pear Chutney

Seared Pigeon Breasts, Sage Butternut Squash Purée Toasted Seeds & Truffle Honey

Ravioli of Scallop and King Prawns, Lobster Bisque

Jerusalem Artichoke Velouté

Prime Roasted Turkey Crown & Traditional Accompaniments

Fillet of Cod, Braised Leeks, Pommes Parmentier and Black Trompette

Noisettes of English Lamb, Sweet Potato Rosti with WiltedKale & Redcurrant and Port Gel.

Eggplant and Courgette Cannelloni, Winter Greens, Roast Tomato and Pimento Sauce

Cranberry & Orange CheesecakeChristmas Pudding with Brandy SauceLiquid Centre Chocolate Cake, Coconut Ice creamWarm Panettone with Iced Citrus Parfait

Coffee and Mince Pies

New Year’s Eve Join us in Fratello’s Restaurant for a fine dining experience to see in the New Year. Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

£40.00 per person

Fratello’s New Year’s Dinner

Canapés on arrival

Cream of Roast Butternut Squash Soup topped with Sage Foam

Confit Duck, Goats Cheese and Pomegranate GallettiHome Cured Salmon fused with Pink Ginger and Coriander

Twice Baked Pecorino and Leek Soufflé, Beetroot Chutney

Local Roast Pheasant Breast, Slow Cooked Leg, Cinnamon and Kumquat Jus

Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin and Sage wrapped in Parma Ham with Buffalo Mozzarella & Madeira reduction

Fresh Sea Bream with Clams, Pancetta, White Wine & Linguine

Roast Artichoke & Caramelised Onion Tarte Tatin

Warm Chocolate Brownie, Espresso Ice cream

Panettone, Amaretto Bread and Butter PuddingPassion Fruit CheesecakeMulled William Pear Trifle

Coffee and Mints

Glass of bubbly to bring in 2013

Or attend our New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner in Polo Suite

Dinner and dancing with a live singer and disco to see in 2013.

Set menu 4 course £49.00

Goats Cheese Pannacotta with Beetroot Salsa

Crayfish Risotto with Lemongrass EssenceWild Mushroom and Truffle Oil Risotto (v)

Orange and Grand Marnier Sorbet

Baked Lamb Wellington with Rosemary JusSea Bass En PapilloteCaramelised Shallot and Artichoke Tarte Tatin (v)

Warm Liquid Centred Chocolate Cake with Coconut Ice cream

Coffee and Chocolates

Alternatively...relax and dance the night away in the Columbus Bar with live music £5.00 per person includes a bacon bap and glass of Prosecco at midnight.Guests must be 21 years and over.

AccommodationForget about having to worry about driving home, why not stay the night!

Unwind in a spacious and modern guest room which features a 37'' LCD TV and soundproof windows. Stay connected with wireless internet access at the spacious desk, relax on the lounge chair and enjoy your favourite music on the Mp3 alarm clock radio and enjoy a restful night's sleep on the Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree bed.

Rates for guests attending a party night start from £55.00 per night, bed and breakfast based on 2 sharing, (excludes 31st December).

Join us for New Year’s Eve from £70.00 bed and Full English Breakfast based on two persons sharing (if booked in conjunction with a hotel event).

Going away over the festive season Parking packages at the DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport are priced at £88, £100 and £110 for four, eight and 15 days respectively and each come with one night’s room only accommodation at the hotel. Other packages are available on request.

DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International AirportWoolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 8BZ

01661 824 266www.doubletree-newcastleairport.com

1. All bookings require a deposit of £10.00 per person within 14 days of making reservation.

Accommodation bookings require credit card as confirmation.

2. Full payment for is required 2 weeks prior to the event, after which no refunds will be given or

transferred for other services. At this time where there is a choice menu a pre-order must be received.

3. Children under 12 receive a 50% discount for Christmas Day and New Years Eve in Fratello’s Restaurant. 4. The hotel reserves the right to move or amend Christmas events, due to any unforeseen circumstances. 5. Shared tables may apply to bookings; all places are subject to availability. 6. No admittance is permitted to persons under 18 for any of the Party Nights held in the Polo Suite. 7. No admittance is permitted to persons under 21 in the Columbus Bar on New Year’s Eve. 8. All details are correct at time of going to press but may be subject to alteration without prior notice. 9. All Prices quoted include VAT at current rate.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

To make a booking or for more information please contact our conference office by

either calling 01661 824 266 option 3 or emailing

meetingsandevents@doubletree-newcastle.co.uk