Meetings & Events
Planning an event of any sort means juggling many details – from catering to invites and beyond. To help ensure your next event in York is a great success, The Principal York is pleased to provide you with a dedicated meetings and events team ready to manage as many or as few of the details as you’d like.
• Central location for meetings and events, offering a beautiful venue in the heart of the city, yet situated among 3 acres of landscaped grounds ideal for outdoor & team-building activities
• Dedicated event centre with its own entrance and reception that comfortably accommodates up to 410 delegates theatre-style, 300 for a banquet, 250 for a dinner & dance, and 180 cabaret-style
• 11 flexible event rooms including the beautiful Oak Room with magnificent carved wood panelling for up to 160 theatre style
The Principal York, Station Road, York, YO24 1AA 01904 653681
[email protected] THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK CAPACITIES & DIMENSIONS
CAPACITY
Dinner Exhibition Room Name Floor Theatre with BP Cabaret Classroom Boardroom U Shape Dinner Wedding Reception Dance Space sqm
Events Centre LG 410 300 150 150 - - 250 220 - 220 285.66
Oak GF 160 100 80 80 40 40 120 120 160 120 161.3
Wedgewood 1F 85 - 40 35 30 30 50 - 80 50 84.55
Crown 1F 85 - 40 35 30 30 50 - 80 50 84.16
Minster GF 60 - 32 24 25 24 40 - - - 83.8
Ebor GF - - 30 - 22 24 30 - - - 96.3
Leeman GF 20 - - - 14 - - - - - 14.52
Dante GF 20 - - - 12 ------
Jorvik LG 50 - 32 24 20 20 - - - - 64.73
Tiles LG 30 - - 20 20 14 - - - - -
Clifford GF 20 - - - 14 8 - - - - 48
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Wireless or Ceiling height Room Name Daylight Phone point Access 3 Phase Dimmer lights Length m Width m Area sqm hard wired m
Events Centre Yes Yes Direct Yes No Yes 13.8 20.7 285.66 6.1
Oak Yes Yes Direct Yes Yes Yes 12.8 12.6 161.3 5.18
Wedgewood No Yes Lift/Stairs No Yes Yes 12.62 6.7 84.55 3.59
Crown Yes Yes Lift/Stairs No Yes Yes 12.55 6.7 84.16 3.59
Minster Yes Yes Direct No Yes Yes 11.15 7.52 83.8 5.18
Ebor Yes Yes Direct No Yes Yes 11.2 8.6 96.3 5.18
Leeman Yes Yes Direct No No Yes 4.64 6.94 32.2 3.13
Dante Yes Yes Direct No No Yes 3.59 6.33 22.7 3.13
Jorvik Yes Yes Lift/Stairs No Yes Yes 8.84 7.32 64.73 2.8
Tiles Yes Yes Stairs No No Yes 10.5 5.8 60.9 3.6
Clifford Yes Yes Direct No No Yes 10.0 4.8 48.0 3.2
THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK FLOOR PLANS
GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR
LEEMAN
DANTE CHAPTER HOUSE BAR
THE REFECTORY
EBOR CLIFFORD MINSTER WEDGEWOOD CROWN ROOM GARDEN RECEPTION ROOM OAK ROOM
EVENTS CENTRE TERRACE
LEISURE CLUB
TILES JORVIK
EVENTS CENTRE BAR LOWER GROUND FLOOR EVENTS CENTRE DINNER MENU ONE
Please select one starter, one main and one dessert option plus a vegetarian option.
£34 PER PERSON
STARTERS
Ham hock terrine with baby gem salad, red onion chutney and toasted sourdough bread Timbale of smoked mackerel Waldorf salad, citrus cream Roasted butternut squash, caramelised onion and Yorkshire cheese tartlet with cherry tomato chutney, wilted roquette and basil oil (v) White onion soup with crispy Parmesan croutons (v)
MAINS
Pan-fried breast of chicken stuffed with a rosemary and garlic herb farce, served with sautéed cocotte potatoes, honey glazed root vegetables, finished with a red wine sauce Crisp pork belly with celeriac puree, apple jelly, Calvados jus Honey and lemon glazed salmon fillet, baby leeks, watercress hollandaise Honey roast butternut squash and herb risotto (v) Sautéed potato gnocchi with sun blushed tomatoes and a green pesto cream sauce with Parmesan shavings (v)
DESSERTS
Lemon and lime cheesecake with a citrus coulis Warm treacle tart, crème anglaise Chocolate and mint torte, crème de menthe sauce Fresh fruit salad
Tea and coffee
THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK DINNER MENU TWO
Please select one starter, one main and one dessert option plus a vegetarian option.
£39 PER PERSON
STARTERS
Dill cured smoked salmon, caper salad, mustard dressing Timbale of smoked chicken, red onion chutney and tarragon dressing Roasted vegetable cream soup, soft herb oil (v) Roasted beetroot, Gorgonzola dolce, walnut and date herb salad (v)
MAINS
Slow roasted belly pork, green apple mash, grilled black pudding medallion and a sweet cider jus Slow braised blade of beef, horseradish mash, red wine reduction Pan-fried fillet of sea bream, lemon and smoked paprika puy lentils, clam and mussel broth Lasagne of marinated vegetables, Wensleydale cheese, tomato ragout (v) Butternut squash and pea risotto with Parmesan shavings, rocket and a basil oil dressing (v)
DESSERTS
Individual strawberry cheesecake with berry coulis Sticky toffee pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream Dark chocolate and orange delice, golden rum syrup Vanilla pancetta and rhubarb compote
Tea and coffee
THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK DINNER MENU THREE
Please select one starter, one main and one dessert option plus a vegetarian option.
£45 PER PERSON
STARTERS
Pan-fried wood pigeon breast served with pumpkin seed, sweet potato and spinach salad, balsamic, thyme honey dressing Gratin of selected warm sea-fish, lemon and dill mash Open butternut squash and leek ravioli with Parmesan and marjoram cream (v) Ginger infused carrot soup, coriander leaf (v)
MAINS
Braised English shank of lamb served with a potato gratin, baby carrots and fine beans, finished with a red currant jus Fillet of English beef, caramelised salsify, cauliflower purée, truffle sauce Roasted loin of venison, braised red cabbage, honey glazed parsnips, juniper berry sauce Baked halibut, crispy oyster tempura, puy lentils, root vegetables, saffron cream Wild mushroom fricassee with herb crust, roasted roots and potato torte (v)
DESSERTS
Warm chocolate fondant, vanilla scented mascarpone cream and brandy snap biscuit Nest of meringue filled with mixed berries and crushed mint finished with a crème de menthe syrup Individual sherry trifle with lemon short bread thin Lemon and lime panna cotta, five spice roasted pineapple, candied ginger and liquorice
Tea and coffee
THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK DINNER MENU 24HR
Please select one starter - plus a vegetarian option, one main - plus a vegetarian option and one dessert.
£34 PER PERSON
STARTERS Chicken liver parfait, red onion chutney, toasted brioche Pressed ham hock and pea terrine, rye toast and pea shoots Tartlet of smoked haddock and leek with grain mustard dressing Wensleydale cheese and leek tart, chicory leaf salad and a dijon mustard vinaigrette (v) Vine tomato and basil bruschetta, garlic oil, mozzarella pearls (v) Roasted plum tomato soup, basil pesto (v)
MAINS Pan-fried breast of chicken wrapped in Parma ham served with roast cocotte potatoes and root vegetables Slow braised feather blade of beef, chantenay carrots, peas and herb mash Slow roast pork belly, bubble and squeak, sage jus Cod fillet, lemon and herb mash, samphire, confit tomatoes Red pepper crusted salmon fillet, olive crushed potatoes, tomato and basil sauce Butternut squash and pea risotto with Parmesan shavings, rocket and a basil oil dressing (v) Spinach and ricotta cannelloni, creamy tomato and parsley sauce, shaved Parmesan (v) Wellington of mushroom and asparagus, fondant potato, baby carrots, white wine and herb cream (v)
DESSERTS Lemon tart, macerated strawberries Chocolate truffle torte, mango and passion fruit salsa Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce Baked blueberry and vanilla cheesecake, mango and passion fruit essence Vanilla panna cotta, rhubarb compote, crumble topping Apple and cider crumble, traditional custard Bailey’s profiteroles with toffee sauce
Coffee and tea infusions, chocolate mints
THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK CANAPE MENU
£9.95 FOR 5 PER PERSON • £ 12.95 FOR 8 PER PERSON ADDITIONAL CANAPÉS £2.95 EACH
COLD
Tartare of mackerel, horseradish cream Buckwheat bilinis, marinated salmon, lemon cream cheese Crab, coriander and apple salad with avocado Smoked salmon and guacamole in a shot glass Savoury choux bun filled with red pepper mousse, olive tapenade (v) Polenta with red onion relish and goats cheese (v) Savoury scone, roast garlic and parsley mousse (v) Stilton and apple mousse with a port syrup (v)
HOT
Pea and mint tartlet with truffle foam (v) Chicken satay skewers with peanut and honey dip Sticky belly pork squares Sweet potato and sage tartlets (v) Tandoori chicken skewers sesame prawn toast Smoked haddock and spring onion fishcake, curried mayonnaise Mini fish and chips
(v) suitable for vegetarians Some items may contain nut traces
THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK BBQ MENU
Choice of 4 main items, 1 accompaniment, all salads and 1 dessert.
£29.95 PER PERSON
PLEASE SELECT 4 ITEMS 6oz beef burger with fried onions in a floury bap Pork sausage in a long soft roll Lightly spice Cajun salmon skewer Cumberland sausage ring Cajun chicken thigh Spicy lamb kofta Mediterranean vegetable kebab (v) Vegetarian burger in a brioche bun (v) Meat-free sausages (v)
ACCOMPANIMENTS - PLEASE SELECT 1 ITEM Baked jacket potato • Spicy potato wedges • Chips • Rosemary and garlic new potatoes
SALADS - ALL ITEMS INCLUDED Tomato wedges in basil pesto • Cucumber with red onion rings • Coleslaw • Shredded iceberg lettuce
DESSERTS - PLEASE SELECT 1 ITEM Chocolate fudge gateau • Mango cheesecake • Lemon tart • Fresh fruit salad • Cream filled profiteroles
Please note that these are only our suggestions, if you require a ‘tailor-made’ menu, then our Head Chef or Event Coordinator will be happy to discuss your requirements.
THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK Choice of one meat filling, one fish filling and one vegetarian filling EVENING BUFFET
£25 PER PERSON Choice of one meat filling, one fish filling and one vegetarian filling.
BREAD – P LEASE SELECT TWO BREADS £25 PER PERSON White or brown baguette • White or brown bloomer bread Plain wrap • Sun blush tomato bread BREAD – PLEASE SELECT TWO BREADS White or brown baguette • White or brown bloomer bread Plain wrap • Sun blush tomato bread MEAT Sweet chilli chicken with gem lettuce MEAT Honey roast ham with beef tomato and grain mustard mayo Sweet chilli chicken with gem lettuce Coronation turkey, iceberg lettuce Honey roast ham with beef tomato and grain mustard mayo Szechuan chicken with bean sprouts and capsicums Coronation turkey, iceberg lettuce Bacon lettuce and tomato with Cajun mayo Szechuan chicken with bean sprouts and capsicums Bacon lettuce and tomato with Cajun mayo
FISH FISH Chive cream cheese and smoked salmon Chive cream cheese and smoked salmon Prawn and cucumber with guacamole Prawn and cucumber with guacamole Smoked trout with lime crème fraîche and frisée lettuce Smoked trout with lime crème fraîche and frisée lettuce Red pesto tuna with san marzanino tomatoes and spring onion Red pesto tuna with san marzanino tomatoes and spring onion Chilli roasted salmon, smoked mayo and baby gem Chilli roasted salmon, smoked mayo and baby gem
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN Smoked Applewood cheese, plum and apple chutney Hens egg mayonnaise with cress and cucumber Smoked Applewood cheese, plum and apple chutney Roast Mediterranean vegetables and hummus Hens egg mayonnaise with cress and cucumber Inca tomato salad with chive cream cheese Roast Mediterranean vegetables and hummus Roasted peppers with feta cheese and pesto Inca tomato salad with chive cream cheese Roasted peppers with feta cheese and pesto Continued
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THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK EVENING BUFFET
Choice of two dishes from each section.
£25 PER PERSON
MEAT Spiced roast chicken skewers Mini burgers with tomato salsa Lamb kofta, sour cream dip Pork and pineapple bites Chicken and chorizo sticks
FISH Beer battered cod goujons King prawn skewer marinated with sweet chilli Mini fish and chip cone Salmon bites with olive tapenade Smoked haddock tart
VEGETARIAN Mediterranean vegetable skewers Cheddar and spring onion tart Vegetable spring rolls Mini vegetable baguette pizza Feta and tomato skewer
SALADS Spinach, feta and plum tomato salad, herb oil Moroccan couscous salad Korma rice salad with peppers and roast pineapple Classic Caesar salad Olive and sun blushed tomato penne pasta salad Beetroot and watercress salad Potato salad with spring onions and chives Mixed leaf salad and pesto marinated tomato and cucumber
THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK HOT FORK BUFFET MENU
Choice of one dish from each section.
£25 PER PERSON
MEAT Chicken tikka masala • Moroccan lamb tagine Beef and mushroom stroganoff • Traditional cottage pie • Chilli con carne
FISH Salmon supreme in prawn and dill sauce • Traditional fish pie Seafood tagliatelle • Smoked haddock kedgeree • Battered goujons of cod
VEGETARIAN Spinach and ricotta tortellini • Cajun forest mushroom fricassée • Ratatouille pasta bake Broccoli, potato and leek crumble • Oriental tofu, vegetable and noodle stir-fry
SALADS Spinach, feta and plum tomato salad, herb oil • Moroccan couscous salad Korma rice salad with peppers and roast pineapple • Classic caesar salad Olive and sun blushed tomato penne pasta salad • Beetroot and watercress salad Potato salad with spring onions and chives
ACCOMPANIMENTS Rosemary and garlic roast new potatoes • Buttered jacket potatoes Spicy potato wedges • Parsley new potatoes • Steamed coriander rice (Your buffet will also be served with a selection of seasonal salads and rustic bread)
DESSERTS Bailey’s cream filled profiteroles • Tropical fruit cheesecake Fresh fruit salad • Chocolate truffle torte • Strawberries and cream
THEPRINCIPALHOTEL.COM/YORK WORKING BUFFET LUNCH MENUS
£17.95 PER PERSON
MENU 1
Selection of assorted wraps including: Ham and tomato • Chicken mayo • Cheese and spring onion • Egg mayo • Tuna
Salads: Tomato, cucumber, mixed leaf • Green pesto rubbed pasta and cherry tomato • Spicy couscous with sultanas
Savoury lattice selection • Mini steak and ale pies • Leek and cheddar tart • Beer battered cod goujons
Tiramisu slice • Fresh fruit
MENU 2
Selection of assorted sandwiches: Beef, mustard and rocket • Turkey and cranberry • Cheese and pickle • Egg mayo • Smoked salmon and cream cheese
Salads: Tomato, mixed leaf, cucumber • Tuna pasta salad • Shaved carrot
Lamb samosas, mint raita • Spicy chicken wings • Roast tomato and feta cheese tart • Seasoned fish skewers
Chocolate cake • Fresh fruit
MENU 3 Selection of assorted sandwiches on fresh bloomer bread: Ham and mustard • Roast beef and horseradish • Cheese and onion • Tomato, mozzarella and rocket • Prawn and sweet chilli
Salads: Mixed bean salad • Coleslaw • Potato and chive salad
Small jacket potatoes • Poached salmon bites with lemon oil • Assorted petit vegetarian crolines • Spicy lamb koftas
Carrot cake • Fresh fruit
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