Special Events2017

SPECIAL EVENTS2017

“From the relaxing sounds of our amazing musicians, to our fascinating arboretum tours, this years’ programme of events has something for everyone.”

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“Welcome to West Lodge Park’s 2017 Special Events Programme, in this, the Beale family’s seventy second year in this beautiful hotel.”

We have something of interest for each of you in our wonderful selection of events, from Gourmet Dinners to Concert Evenings inside the hotel, and from Beekeeping Days to Arboretum Tours in the gardens!

The pace of refurbishments and upgrades at West Lodge Park continues with new bedrooms, and smart public areas on the ground floor. Welcome back to all our regular guests, and the warmest of welcomes to those joining one of our special events for the first time.

Chris Hall Wayne Turner Andrew Beale General Manager Executive Chef Managing Director SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 3

Friday 27th January 2017 BURNS NIGHT

“Celebrate with us the traditional Burns Night Dinner.” One of the highlights of the year, our Burns night is an authentic celebration of all that is best from north of the border. Our piper addresses the haggis with the famous poem by Robert Burns, recited in the Gaelic.

Cullen skink £57.00 per person Smoked haddock, (table wines extra) leek and potato soup Payable at time of booking *** Includes: Macsween’s Haggis Sparkling wine and canapé Neeps and tatties reception in the John Evelyn Room, piping into dinner in the *** Mary Beale Restaurant, four Scotch fillet of beef course dinner, coffee/tea, Bubble and squeak potato cake, recital of Address to a Haggis by red wine sauce Robert Burns, and a dram *** of Scotch whisky. Raspberry crème brulée Reception: 7.30pm Traditional shortbread Dress code: Black tie or kilt *** Please advise any special dietary Café du Monde coffee or Newby requirements when booking of London loose-leaf teas. Scots tablet and shortbread 4 WEST LODGE PARK

Saturday 11th & Tuesday 14th February 2017 VALENTINE’S DINNER

“Join us for a romantic dinner for two” Enjoy a wonderful candlelit three course dinner in the beautiful Mary Beale Restaurant accompanied by our pianist, Paul Jaffa.

Celeriac soup Piquillo pepper and feta pithivier Wild mushrooms on toast, Buttered kale, tomato and olive sauce black truffle cream Shetland king scallop *** and salmon ravioli Chocolate and dark cherry fondant White wine sauce Almond tuile, lime créme fraiche Game terrine Blood orange tart Saffron and pear chutney, game chips Passion fruit cream, berry compote Red pepper panna cotta Poached pineapple Spiced paneer cheese Coconut panna cotta, pineapple crisp, raspberry coulis *** British cheeseboard Shetland salmon tornedo Sharpham Elmhirst, Creamed leeks, cocotte potatoes, Wookey Hole Cave-aged Cheddar, beurre-rouge sauce, poached rock oyster Colston Basset Stilton, celery, crackers & homemade chutney Corn-fed chicken breast Parsley mash, baby carrots, red wine poached salsify *** Café du Monde coffee or Newby Sacombe Hill Farm sirloin steak of London loose-leaf teas Crushed swede, parsnip chips, Petits fours fondue - marshmallow, shallot sauce, kale honeycomb, strawberry, warm chocolate sauce

£39.00 per person (table wines extra) Payable at time of booking Dress code: Smart casual Please advise any special dietary requirements when booking SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 5

Saturday 11th & Tuesday 14th February 2017 VALENTINE’S EVENING

“Enjoy the evening and savour the luxury of one of our wonderful bedrooms after your Valentine’s dinner” Take advantage of our special Valentine’s Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rates as follows:

Classic room per couple £220.00 Executive room per couple £245.00 Luxury room per couple £265.00

Additionally, you could include one of the following special packages:

Champagne Package 1 £73.00 A bottle of chilled Champagne and a selection of chocolates and truffles Champagne Package 2 £96.00 A bottle of chilled Champagne and a selection of chocolates and truffles Sparkling Package £64.00 A bottle of chilled vintage Prosecco, “Superiore Brut”, 2014 and a bowl of chocolate coated strawberries

“Valentine’s is always a special time at West Lodge Park” – Andrew Beale, 8th Generation custodian of West Lodge Park 6 WEST LODGE PARK

Friday 10th March 2017 CONCERT DINNER

“Allegri Quartet” Martyn Jackson, Rafael Todes, Dorothea Vogel, Vanessa Lucas-Smith The Allegri Quartet, in its 63rd year, is Britain’s oldest chamber group. Founded in 1953 by Eli Goren and William Pleeth, it has played a key role in the British musical scene, working with composers such as Benjamin Britten, Michael Tippett, Elizabeth Maconchy, John Woolrich, Peter Fribbins, Anthony Payne, James MacMillan, Matthew Taylor and most recently Alec Roth, resulting in new commissions and recordings.

Latest recordings include the Beethoven opus 18 quartets on the Vivat label, receiving a double 5 star review and chamber music disc of the month accolade from the BBC Music Magazine.

PROGRAMME Mozart – Divertimento in F Interval Alec Roth – String Quartet No. 3 Mendelssohn – Opus 80

MENU Chicken liver paté Glazed lemon tart Homemade chutney, toasted olive bread Raspberry coulis, vanilla cream *** *** Sea Bass Café du Monde coffee or Newby Spring onion potato cake, spring of London loose-leaf teas and greens, white wine butter sauce homemade petits fours

Price: £64.00 per person (table wines extra) Payable at time of booking Includes: Sparkling wine & canapé reception in a private room and three course dinner and concert Reception: 7.00pm Dress Code: Lounge suit Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking Privileged accommodation rates apply – please see page 23 SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 7

Sunday 26th March 2017 MOTHER’S DAY “Treat your Mother to Sunday Lunch at our Mary Beale Restaurant.” LUNCH

Three course lunch (five choices in each course) with coffee and chocolates, and a surprise gift for mum! £47.00 per adult, children (under 12) £26.00 Payable at time of booking Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking

AFTERNOON TEA Treat Mother to Afternoon Tea at West Lodge Park (between 3.30pm and 6.00pm), and take the opportunity to enjoy a stroll around the 35 acres of beautiful gardens.

MENU Newby of London loose-leaf teas or Café du Monde coffee *** Four finger sandwiches Mini savoury muffin 2 warm scones with Devonshire clotted cream and Tiptree jam 3 homemade cakes

Price: £28.00 per adult - Children (under 12) £20.00

Prosecco Afternoon Tea £35.00 per person (As the Afternoon Tea, plus a delicious chilled glass of Prosecco) Champagne Afternoon Tea £40.00 per person (As the Afternoon Tea, plus a delicious chilled glass of Rosé Champagne)

Payable at time of booking Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking 8 WEST LODGE PARK

Available throughout 2017 ARBORETUM TOUR AND LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA

“Join Andrew Beale, the eighth generation in the family business, for a guided tour around the Beale Arboretum at West Lodge Park.”

You will see some of the 800 species of trees around the 35 acre estate, the spectacular conifers, the national collections of Hornbeams and Taxodiums, the new Catalpa collection, magnolia and holly beds, and the glorious maple glade.

The tour begins at 2.30pm in the front lounge and finishes at 4.00pm with either lunch prior, or English Afternoon tea afterwards, served in the Mary Beale Restaurant.

Available on the following dates:

Wednesday 12th April Wednesday 9th August Wednesday 3rd May Wednesday 30th August Wednesday 17th May Thursday 14th September Friday 2nd June Tuesday 26th September Wednesday 14th June Wednesday 11th October Thursday 29th June Wednesday 18th October Tuesday 11th July Tuesday 31st October Wednesday 26th July SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 9

ARBORETUM TOUR LUNCH At 1.00pm - £24.50 Enjoy a two course lunch from our Table d’hote restaurant menu including Café du Monde coffee or Newby of London loose-leaf teas & homemade petits fours

ARBORETUM TOUR AFTERNOON TEA

At 4.00pm - £22.50 Newby of London loose-leaf teas or Café du Monde coffee *** Four finger sandwiches Mini savoury muffin 2 warm scones with Devonshire clotted cream and Tiptree jam 3 homemade cakes Prosecco Afternoon Tea - £29.50 per person (As the Afternoon Tea, plus a delicious chilled glass of Prosecco) Champagne Afternoon Tea - £34.50 per person (As the Afternoon Tea, plus a delicious chilled glass of Rosé Champagne)

Payable at time of booking

Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking. NB: Prices may be subject to change without notice.

The tour is FREE, with a choice of a two course lunch or afternoon tea. Please book and pay in advance via our website www.bealeshotels.co.uk/shop or via reception on 020 8216 3900 - bookings can be made up to 10.00am on the day of the tour.

We will be walking on mainly hard paths and grass, a coat is recommended and sturdy footwear should be worn.

These tours are also free of charge for hotel residents, or guests attending conferences or functions on the day in question.

“I can’t wait to share our beautiful

arboretum with you all!”– Andrew 10 WEST LODGE PARK

Sunday 16th April EASTER SUNDAY “Join us for a three course Sunday lunch in the award winning Mary Beale Restaurant” LUNCH

Five choices in each course, including coffee and chocolates, and a special Easter gift for all diners! £40.00 per adult, children (under 12) £25.00 Payable at time of booking Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking

AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea in the Mary Beale Restaurant (between 3.30pm and 6.00pm), and take the opportunity to stroll around the 35 acres of beautiful gardens

Newby of London loose-leaf teas or Café du Monde coffee *** Four finger sandwiches Mini savoury muffin 2 warm scones with Devonshire clotted cream and Tiptree jam 3 homemade cakes

Price: £26.00 per adult - Children (under 12) £18.00

Prosecco Afternoon Tea £33.00 per person (As the Afternoon Tea, plus a delicious chilled glass of Prosecco) Champagne Afternoon Tea £38.00 per person (As the Afternoon Tea, plus a delicious chilled glass of Rosé Champagne)

Payable at time of booking Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 11

Wednesday 3rd May ARBORETUM TOUR AND LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA See page 8 & 9 for full details of this event

Sunday 14th May 2017 GARDEN OPEN DAY “Visit The Beale Arboretum to view the trees and shrubs in their glorious spring colours.”

At the same time support the National Garden Scheme and help us to raise money for various charities, including MacMillan Nurses.

Tours will be available between 2.00pm and 5.00pm, and brochures are available for those who would prefer to wander round the gardens on their own.

Entrance: 2.00pm - 5.00pm Adults £5.00 – Children (under 12) FREE Afternoon Teas will be available throughout the hotel all afternoon.

Wednesday 17th May, Friday 2nd June & Wednesday 14th June 2017 ARBORETUM TOUR AND LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA See page 8 & 9 for full details of this event 12 WEST LODGE PARK

Sunday 18th June 2017 FATHER’S DAY “Treat your father to a meal at West Lodge Park on his special day” LUNCH

Three course lunch (five choices in each course), coffee/tea, homemade petits fours and a little surprise gift for Dad!

Adults £40.00 - Children (under 12) £25.00 Payable at time of booking Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking

AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea in the Mary Beale Restaurant (between 3.30pm and 6.00pm), and take the opportunity to stroll around the 35 acres of beautiful gardens.

MENU Newby of London loose-leaf teas or Café du Monde coffee *** Four finger sandwiches Mini savoury muffin 2 warm scones with Devonshire clotted cream and Tiptree jam 3 homemade cakes

Price: £26.00 per adult - Children (under 12) £18.00 Prosecco Afternoon Tea £33.00 per person (As the Afternoon Tea, plus a delicious chilled glass of Prosecco) Champagne Afternoon Tea £38.00 per person (As the Afternoon Tea, plus a delicious chilled glass of Rosé Champagne)

Payable at time of booking Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 13

Saturday 24th June 2017 BEEKEEPING EXPERIENCE DAY

“Enjoy a full days’ activities with beekeepers Ronald & Mary Hunter, when you can learn all about honeybees and the production of honey.”

We will provide you with an information pack, and a jar of West Lodge Park Honey.

“I hope you can join Ron & Mary on an educational yet fun experience.”– Andrew P.T.O. 14 WEST LODGE PARK

BEEKEEPING EXPERIENCE DAY CONTINUED

PROGRAMME 10.00 am Tea / coffee / biscuits on arrival 10.15 am Introduction to bees, pollination, bee dance, beeswax and honey Equipment required for beekeeping, demo and hands on 12.30 pm Three course lunch in the Mary Beale Restaurant 2.00 pm Demo and hands on practical at the West Lodge Park beehives Self-guided tour of grounds to see trees visited by bees for nectar and pollen (map provided) How to help honey bees 3.00 pm Tea/coffee/biscuits 4.00 pm Finish

LUNCH MENU Chicken & thyme terrine Rocket & radish salad, red wine dressing *** Dingley Dell pork Grilled fillet, braised belly, apple sauce, baby beets, sage mash *** West Lodge Park honey parfait Almond tuile & crème Anglaise *** Café du Monde coffee or Newby of London loose-leaf tea Homemade petits fours

Please advise any dietary requests when booking £82.00 per person (limited to 12 spaces) Payable at time of booking We recommend that participants wear closed footwear – e.g. wellies or boots – and ladies wear trousers. Other protective clothing will be provided for your use during the day.

Thursday 29th June, Tuesday 11th July 2017 ARBORETUM TOUR AND LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA See page 8 & 9 for full details of this event SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 15

Friday 14th July 2017 AUSTRALASIAN GOURMET EVENING

“Our executive chef, Wayne Turner, spent almost a decade working in Australia and has a great love for the country, its food and its wines.”

From barbecues on the beach to the cool heights of the New Zealand Alps, the two countries of Australia and New Zealand are a gourmet’s paradise.

Sample the fine wines of Australia and New Zealand with a matching menu and expert guest speaker from Hatch Mansfield (our wine supplier).

“Be sure not to miss this

gastronomic treat!”– Andrew P.T.O. 16 WEST LODGE PARK

AUSTRALASIAN GOURMET EVENING CONTINUED

MENU Red snapper ceviche New Zealand Lamb Wellington Avocado, lime and coriander Garlic fondant, butternut squash and Esk Valley Hawkes Bay Verdelho, rosemary salsa New Zealand Hancock & Hancock Shiraz Grenache, Australia *** Emu carpaccio *** Candy beetroot, horseradish, cress Mango mousse, kiwi & brandy Robert Oatley Signature Margaret River snap mille-feuille Chardonnay, Australia Wattleseed ice cream Delicious sweet Botrytis wine *** from Australia Esk Valley Hawkes Bay Merlot Rosé sorbet *** Café du Monde coffee or Newby of London loose-leaf teas and homemade petits fours

£79.00 per person Payable at time of booking. Includes: Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine & canapé reception, five course dinner, coffee/tea and homemade petits fours and a specially selected glass of wine with each course Reception: 7.00pm Dress Code: Lounge suit Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking Privileged accommodation rates apply – please see page 23

Wednesday 26th July, Wednesday 9th August 2017 ARBORETUM TOUR AND LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA See page 8 & 9 for full details of this event SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 17

Saturday 12th August 2017 GLORIOUS TWELFTH ~ CLAY PIGEON SHOOT & GAME LUNCH “Celebrate the Glorious Twelfth at West Lodge Park, clay pigeon shooting on our top field, followed by a delicious game lunch created especially for the day by our executive chef, Wayne Turner.”

MENU Wild boar boudin Lemon posset Cumberland sauce, wild rocket salad Blackberry compote, sable biscuit *** *** Venison haunch steak Café du Monde coffee or Newby Parsnip mash, broad beans, of London loose-leaf teas liquorice jus, parsnip crisps and homemade petits fours

£95.00 per person - Payable at time of booking Includes: Clay pigeon shoot (with 25 clays), and a toast and prize to the best shot! Three course lunch with two glasses of house wine, coffee/tea and homemade petits fours

Shooting: 10.30am Lunch: 12.30pm approx. (dependent on numbers)

Dress Code: Casual country wear for the clay pigeon shooting and lunch Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking

Wednesday 30th August, Thursday 14th September 2017 ARBORETUM TOUR AND LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA See page 8 & 9 for full details of this event 18 WEST LODGE PARK

Friday 22nd September 2017 JAZZ EVENING

“The Richard Busiakiewicz Trio” Richard Busiakiewicz (piano), Robert Rickenberg (bass) & Rod Brown (drums) Classically trained since the age of 6, Richard discovered a love for jazz in his teens after seeing pianist Oscar Peterson on the BBC. He has worked with top British and American musicians as well as Ray Gelato Giants, which include some high profile engagements including Paul McCartney’s wedding, Prince Charles’ 50th birthday at the Ritz and supporting Robbie Williams and Van Morrison. The evening will consist of well-known and lesser known gems from the Great American Songbook, and for the final set any requests that guests would like to hear.

£54.00 per person - Payable at time of booking Includes: The quintessential Sazerac cocktail & canapé reception in a private room on arrival, with a set from the Richard Busiakiewicz Trio, followed by a three course dinner (four choices in each course) in the Mary Beale Restaurant with coffee/tea and homemade petits fours

Reception: 7.00pm Dress Code: Smart casual Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking

Tuesday 26th September, Wednesday 11th October 2017 ARBORETUM TOUR AND LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA See page 8 & 9 for full details of this event SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 19

Friday 13th October 2017 CONCERT DINNER “Piano Recital - Antony Peebles” Antony has given thousands of recitals all over the world. He won the BBC Piano Competition in 1971 on a unanimous vote of the jury, with Vlado Perlemuter saying that he had never heard ‘Gaspard de la nuit’ better played. In the UK he has played concertos with most of the leading orchestras, broadcast frequently on the BBC and made 6 highly praised CDs for Meridian Records.

PROGRAMME Schubert - Sonata in E flat (D. 568) Schubert (transcribed by Liszt) 3 Songs from “Schwanengesang” INTERVAL Beethoven - Appassionata sonata Ravel - Ondine Balakire - Islamay

MENU Jerusalem artichoke and truffle tart Steamed pear pudding Frisée salad, herb dressing Gold Medal vanilla ice cream, crème Anglaise *** Corn-fed chicken breast *** Wild mushroom mousse, Café du Monde coffee or Newby croquette potatoes of London loose-leaf tea Homemade petits fours

£64.00 per person (table wines extra) Payable at time of booking Includes: Sparkling wine & canapé reception in a private room, three course dinner, coffee/tea, homemade petits fours and concert Reception: 7.00pm Dress Code: Lounge suit Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking Privileged accommodation rates apply – please see page 23 20 WEST LODGE PARK

Wednesday 18th October 2017

ARBORETUM TOUR AND LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA See page 8 & 9 for full details of this event

Sunday 22nd October 2017 GARDEN OPEN DAY

“Visit The Beale Arboretum and see the leaves of the trees and shrubs change into the beautiful gentle tints of autumn.”

Support the National Garden Scheme and help us to raise money for various charities, including MacMillan Nurses.

Tours will be available between 1.00pm and 4.00pm, and brochures are available for those who would prefer to wander round the gardens on their own.

Entrance: 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Adults £5.00 – Children (under 12) FREE Afternoon Teas will be available on the Bar Terrace, or in the Lounge, throughout the afternoon. SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 21

Tuesday 31st October 2017

ARBORETUM TOUR AND LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA See page 8 & 9 for full details of this event

Sunday 17th December 2017 CHRISTMAS CONCERT DINNER

“Trio Pierné “ Clare Deniz (cello), Lois Geldard (flute) and Alan Brown (piano) An opportunity to hear this exciting trio who are established London performers, each one having given solo concerto performances and played at numerous festivals in the UK and abroad both as soloists and as members of chamber ensembles.

The trio members are delighted to be sharing with their audiences some of the sparkling and effervescent music composed for this ensemble of instruments, which at its core transports the listener to the romanticism of a nineteenth century Christmas music salon soirée.

P.T.O. 22 WEST LODGE PARK

CHRISTMAS CONCERT DINNER CONTINUED

PROGRAMME C.M. von Weber - Trio Op 63 Rondo Allegro moderato Phillipe Gaubert - Schafers Klage Piéce Romantique Finale Alan Brown performs two piano solos Gabriel Pierne - Sonata da Camera Op 48 Balfour H. Gardiner - Noel Prelude Leroy Anderson - Sleigh Ride Sarabande Franz Xavier Gruber - Silent Night (Stille nacht, heilige nacht) Finale Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane - Have INTERVAL yourself a merry little Christmas Friedrich Kuhlau - Grand Trio Op Encore: Tchaikovsky - 119 f or flute cello and piano Mirlitons from the Allegro moderato Nutcracker Ballet Adagio patetico

MENU Smoked Salmon Christmas pudding Wholegrain mustard and honey dressing, Whisky sauce and redcurrants soft boiled free range Hertfordshire egg *** *** Café du Monde coffee or Newby Roast breast of Turkey, of London loose-leaf teas, chestnut stuffing homemade petits fours and Chipolata sausage wrapped in bacon, mince pies Brussels sprouts, Chantenay carrots, chateau potatoes, turkey jus, cranberry sauce & bread sauce

£64.00 per person (table wines extra) Payable at time of booking Includes: Sparkling wine & canapé reception in a private room, three course dinner and concert Reception: 7.00pm Dress Code: Black tie Please advise any special dietary requests at time of booking Privileged accommodation rates apply – please see page 23

WEST LODGE PARK MUSICAL SOCIETY Please note that for all Concert Nights membership of the West Lodge Park Musical Society is required, for a token annual charge of £1.00 per person. SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 23

PRIVILEGED ACCOMMODATION

Privileged bedroom rates for guests attending special events at West Lodge Park

(a) Classic single £110.00 Bed & Breakfast

(b) Classic double/twin £130.00 Bed & Breakfast

(d) Luxury double/twin £160.00 Bed & Breakfast

Executive bedrooms in the hotel are larger in size and Luxury bedrooms are even larger, set a little distance from the hotel in the gorgeous grounds.

All our bedrooms are individually named and decorated with stunning views over either the Beale Arboretum, the formal gardens of the hotel, or the wider open spaces of the Enfield Chace.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR AT WEST LODGE PARK Please ask for our Christmas brochure featuring a wide choice of exciting events over the festive period. bEALES HOTELS GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1769

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