The Festive Season 2014

Monk Fryston Hall HotelA magical place where beautiful memories are created

Welcome... ...to our festive programme for 2014.

This year we have added some new events from Santa Sunday lunches to Festive Murder Mysteries. We are sure that there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

On the next page is a handy calendar so you can see what is on each date throughout December.

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How to BookTo make a booking, or for any additional information, please call the Christmas events team on01977 682 369 or email events@monkfrystonhallhotel.co.uk

DepositTo guarantee a booking a non-refundable deposit is required within 14 days of enquiry, see page 10.(Full prepayment is required for Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and Christmas Package)

Please see full terms & conditions

Festive Season 2014 CalenderDate Event Time Price

Friday 12th December Party Night in the Haddon 7pm £24.95

Sunday 14th December Santa Sunday Lunch 12pm £22.95 / £11.95

Tuesday 16th December Lunchtime Party 12pm £19.95

Thursday 18th December Lunchtime Party 12pm £19.95

Thursday 18th December Festive Murder Mystery 7pm £29.00

Friday 19th December Party Night in the Haddon 7pm £34.95

Saturday 20th December Party Night in the Haddon 7pm £34.95

Sunday 21st December Santa Sunday Lunch 12pm £22.95 / £11.95

Sunday 21st December Save on Sunday Party Night 7pm £17.95

Wednesday 24th December Christmas Eve Dinner 6pm - 9pm £39.00

Thursday 25th December Christmas Day Lunch 12pm - 3pm £79.00

Friday 26th December Boxing Day Lunch 12pm - 3pm £30.00 / £15.00

Wednesday 31st December New Year’s Eve Dinner 7pm £92.00

Thursday 1st January 2015 New Year’s Day Lunch 12pm - 3pm £30.00 / £15.00

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Festive MenuFor smaller groups or something quieter, our Festive Menu is available throughout December in the Restaurant. Bookings are essential.

Lunch MenuRoasted butternut squash and chestnut soupStilton rarebit, roasted pears, walnutsDuck liver parfait, mulled plums, toasted briocheSalmon gravlax, fennel, apple, beetroot, dill yoghurt dressing

Traditional roast breast of turkey, festive accompaniments, brandied orange cranberry sauceSlow braised pork shank, parsnip purée,bourguignon sauceChar grilled halibut steak, chicory and broad beanfricassee, fennel velouteWild mushroom, artichoke and walnut strudel, port wine sauce

Christmas pudding, brandy sauceHandpicked cheese slate, fruit chutney, savoury biscuitsBailey’s chocolate cheesecake, caramel ice creamLemon mascarpone roulade, lemon curd syllabub

Mincemeat pin wheels

Dinner Menu

Roasted parsnip and thyme soupMulled wine poached pear, Roquefort cheese, pecan saladPressed game terrine, beer fig compote, Melba toastPan fried scallops, peas, cauliflower purée, lime and coriander butter

Traditional roast breast of turkey, festive accompaniments, brandied orange cranberry sauceSeared breast of duck, celeriac purée, spiced orange sauceBaked loin of cod, creamy savoy cabbage and smoked salmon, lobster bisqueLentil and cashew nut roast, braised chicory, spinach,cauliflower veloute8oz rib-eye steak, grill garni, fat chips and peppercorn sauce

Christmas pudding, brandy sauceHandpicked cheese slate, fruit chutney, savoury biscuitsPlum and almond tart, vanilla crème fraîcheSpiced cranberry crème brûlée, mincemeat cookies

Mincemeat pin wheels

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£19.95 £29.95

Party in The Haddon RoomIdeal for a superb evening of food, drink and entertainment with your friends, colleagues or family.3 course dinner with Christmas crackers & novelties, Entertainment from our resident DJ.

Menu

Roasted parsnip and thyme soupMulled wine poached pear, Roquefort cheese, pecan saladPressed game terrine, beer fig compote, Melba toastPan fried scallops, peas, cauliflower purée, lime and coriander butter

Traditional roast breast of turkey, festive accompaniments, brandied orange cranberry sauceSeared breast of duck, celeriac purée, spiced orange sauceBaked loin of cod, creamy Savoy cabbage and smoked salmon, lobster bisqueLentil and cashew nut roast, braised chicory, spinach, cauliflower veloute

Christmas pudding, brandy sauceHandpicked cheese slate, fruit chutney, savoury biscuitsPlum and almond tart, vanilla crème fraîcheSpiced cranberry crème brûlée, mincemeat cookies

Mincemeat pin wheels

Arrival from 6.45pm, dinner 7.30pm, DJ until Midnight

Available on Friday 12th & 19th, Saturday 20th

save on

Sunday Party!Sunday 21st December

£17.95 per personIncludes Chef’s festive buffet,Christmas novelties and our

house DJ to dance the night away

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from£24.95

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a FestiveMurder Mystery!All relatives have spats at Christmas. However, for this particularly social climbing family the unwelcome news that one of their own is in a relationship with ahappy-go-lucky ‘lowlife’ is just too much to bear! Who would have thought a random message in a Christmas card would have caused such offence?Sparks fly and it is not long before our Inspector needs your help to solve a grisly Christmas murder... Join us for a lively evening of intrigue and fun as your table tests its detective skills to this most foul of festive events!

Thursday 18th December 2014Arrival 6.45pm, dinner 7.30pm, finish 11.00pm

For the menu please see page 4

Lunchtime PartyFor those that prefer a daytime get together, we are offering a lunchtime party on Tuesday 16th December and Thursday 18th December. Our resident DJ will play all of the festiveclassics to keep you entertained!

Arrival from 11.00am, lunch 12.00noon, finish 4.30pm

For the menu please see page 4

£29.95per person

£19.95per person

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Santa Sunday LunchBring your family & friends to Monk Fryston Hall for one of our Santa Sunday lunches. Lunch is served between 12.00noon and 3pm (for the menu please see page 3) with a visit from Santa and gifts for all of the children plus an activity table to keep the children occupied whilst you relax in front of the open fires!

Christmas eve DinnerTake the stress out of Christmas Eve and join us for Champagne in front of the roaring log fire followed by a 3 course dinner.

Boxing Day LunchMeet up with friends & family at Monk Fryston Hall, take a long stroll in our gardens and woodland before coming in and warming yourselves by the fire. Enjoy a 3 course lunch served 12noon until 3pm.

£39.00per person

£22.95Adults

£11.95Children

under 14

£30.00Adults

£15.00Children

under 14

Christmas Day LunchIncludes half a bottle of house wine or a selection of Luscome non alcoholic drinks.

Menu

Broccoli and Stilton soupWild mushroom and walnut pate, onion marmalade, toasted rye breadKing prawn and crab wellington, braised fennel, spinach creamPressed pork and apricot terrine, pickled leeks, prune jam, Melba toast

Lemon sorbet, gin and tonic jelly

Roast breast of turkey, bacon roll, chestnut, pancetta and sage stuffing, porkand leek sausage, brandied orange cranberry sauceHalf roast duck, fondant potato, wild mushroom, tarragon and spinach saucePumpkin pie, roasted hazelnuts, char grilled chicory, parmesan creamCoriander and cumin roasted monkfish, olive oil crushed potato, watercress veloutePeppered fillet steak, dauphinoise potato, caramelised shallots, girolle mushrooms, port wine sauce

Christmas pudding, brandy butter, rum sauce, cranberry ice creamRich chocolate parfait, “macaroon” espresso anglaise, honey roasted clementinesMulled wine berry mille feuilleHandpicked cheese slate, fruit chutney, apricot and poppy seed breadGinger and pecan tiramisu, almond biscotti

£79.00per person

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New Years eveSay goodbye to 2014 and welcome in 2015 in style at our Masquerade Ball.

Arrival from 7pm with Canapés and Bucks Fizz to start the evening.

Chef’s 5 course dinner will be served at 7.30pm followed by our Resident DJ in The Haddon Room until 1am. There will be a pianist in The Oak Bar throughout the evening for your enjoyment and a Piper to see in the New Year!

Dress Code: Black Tie & Masks, this is an adult only event.

Menu

Canapés

Traditional haggis, neaps and tatties with a whisky sauce

Pigeon wellington, honey glazed shallots, port wine sauceChampagne risotto with scallops and chives, watercress and parmesanCauliflower soup, walnut croutons

Duck 3 ways, wilted chard, roasted pears, butterbean and leek mashYorkshire aged fillet steak, confit shallots, potato gratin, creamed spinachSole meuniere, sautéed potatoes, baby leeksRoasted butternut squash, beetroot and feta strudel, basil and pine nut dressing

Handpicked cheese slate, fruit chutney, poppy seed and apricot breadChocolate and cherry torte, cherry coulisHoney and walnut tart, honey and orange ice creamCranachan flavours

Homemade fudge

£92.00per person

£140.00per person to include

Bed & Breakfast

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Christmas 3 Day PackageArrive in the afternoon on Christmas Eve and relax with Afternoon Tea. Guests can gather in The Oak Bar for mulled wine & canapés before a 3 course dinner. Midnight Mass is available in St. Wilfrid’s Church ( 3 minute walk).

Christmas Day Breakfast followed by a stroll in the gardens & woodlands. Luncheon will be served between 12noon and 3pm. Afternoon tea and Christmas cake will accompany The Queens Speech. In the evening enjoy Chef’s buffet selection.

Boxing Day Boxing Day starts with breakfast followed by a day to go shopping, exploring the local area or just relaxing by the fire. For Dinner, chef will provide a 3 course dinner menu followed by a festive quiz in The Rutland Bar.

Prices quoted are for double occupancy of a standard double/twin room.

£395.00per person

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Terms & ConditionsProvisional bookings must be confirmed within 14 days of booking by paying a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. Failure to pay the deposit will result in the booking being released.

Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. If numbers reduce after paying the deposit, the deposit cannot be used to pay any of the outstanding balance of the event cost.

Full prepayment of all events is required no later than November 30th 2014

We are happy to accommodate dietary requirements BUT we do require at least 7 days notice.

We reserve the right to cancel any event should a minimum number not be reached. Alternative dates or a full refund will be offered in this circumstance.

The management reserves the right to refuse entry to the hotel. We also reserve the right to charge the organiser, company or individual for any damages caused by unreasonable behaviour.

NO food or drink may be brought into the hotel or grounds by guests. We reserve the right to confiscate items.

All brochure details are correct at the time of print but may be subject to alteration without prior notice.

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Deposit Requirements:Festive Lunch & Dinner Reservations £5.00pp

Party Nights & Events £10.00pp

Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & Packages full pre payment

Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire LS25 5DU

T: 01977 682369 F: 01977 683544 E: events@monkfrystonhallhotel.co.uk

www.monkfrystonhallhotel.co.uk