Celebrate Christmas 2020 in Style Welcome to Christmas 2020 at The Maids Head Hotel All the team at the award-winning and historic Maids Head Hotel would like to extend a very warm welcome to you, your friends, family and colleagues this Christmas. We offer a celebration for everyone, from party nights to a fine dining experience and from Murder Mystery events to Santa’s Sunday Lunch. Alternatively, just relax together in one of our cosy lounges and treat yourselves to one of our celebrated afternoon teas. All our menus have been especially designed by Head Chef, Magic, semi finalist in the National Chef of the Year competition 2019, and feature locally sourced, seasonal produce that can be adapted to meet all dietary requirements. Also on offer is our highly popular Christmas package, or perhaps consider spending New Year’s Eve with us and celebrate in style by joining either our Gala Ball or Candlelit Dinner. Be sure not to miss our special Twixmas and Festive Shop and Stay offers, providing an opportunity to explore our fine City located right on our doorstep. If you are looking for a complete dining experience, mixed with the finest in hospitality, where the hotel is bedecked with garlands and Christmas trees galore, then we would love to help you plan your festive celebrations with us here at The Maids Head Hotel. If you are looking for something special for a loved one then our range of gift vouchers make the perfect present. 1 The Maids HeadFestive Hotel offers Lunches the perfect location for a Looking Christmasfor the perfect City centre Party location Nights to celebrate in style? get together with colleagues, family and friends Join us for our traditional 3 course dinner before stepping out on to the dance floor to enjoy and where car parking does not have to become an issue. music through the decades with our resident DJ. All served up in a truly festive atmosphere. Book a table in our AA 2 Rosettes WinePress Restaurant, or alternatively book one of our versatile event rooms. Menu Chicken liver and cognac pate, pear and ginger chutney, sourdough toast Menu Herb smoked salmon, apple and fennel salad, wasabi emulsion, oat crumb, salsa Verde Chicken liver and cognac pate, pear and ginger chutney, Spiced cauliflower, chickpea and coconut soup (vegan) sourdough toast *** Herb smoked salmon, apple and fennel salad, wasabi emulsion, Roast Norfolk turkey accompanied by all the trimmings oat crumb, salsa Verde Seared fillet of seabass, thyme pomme puree, confit fennel, crispy kale, meuniere sauce Spiced cauliflower, chickpea and coconut soup (vegan) Chestnut, pecan and cranberry nut roast, roast potatoes, green beans, red cabbage, mushroom and tarragon jus (v) *** *** Roast Norfolk turkey accompanied by all the trimmings Christmas pudding, apple & cider gel, almond crumb, crème anglaise Seared fillet of seabass, thyme pomme puree, confit fennel, Chocolate and caramel salted torte, cherry compote, cherry gel, Chantilly cream crispy kale, meuniere sauce Saffron poached William pear, ginger and cardamom, almond Pannacotta, blackberry compote, ginger crumb (vegan) Chestnut, pecan and cranberry nut roast, roast potatoes, green beans, red cabbage, mushroom and tarragon jus (v) From only £32.50 per person *** 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th November and 3rd December – £32.50 per person Christmas pudding, apple & cider gel, almond crumb, crème anglaise 10th and 17th December – £39.50 per person Chocolate and caramel salted torte, cherry compote, 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th December – £42 per person cherry gel, Chantilly cream Saffron poached William pear, ginger and cardamom, If you are interested in booking a private festive party then please enquire about our versatile event rooms. almond Pannacotta, blackberry compote, ginger crumb (vegan) These can be booked on any dates for parties of 40-120 guests. For all party nights, groups of 8 or less may be required to sit in party seating format. Each room is bedecked with its own sparkly Christmas tree and beautiful, garland dressed fireplace. 2 courses £22 per person – 3 courses £27.50 per person Dress code: Smart/Casual In light of this turbulent year we have held our 2019 prices for you. If you are looking for a private party for 15-120 guests, we have a range of beautifully dressed festive event rooms to choose from. To check availability, or to make a booking, please call 01603 272008, or email [email protected] Only £27.50 per person for three courses. Parties of 20 or more can be booked after 2pm with a £5 per person supplement. To check availability, or to make a booking, please call 01603 272008, or email [email protected] 2 3 Santa’s Sunday Lunch Our Award Winning Head Chef, Sunday 13th December For a magical Christmas treat for all the family, join us for our special Santa’s Sunday Lunch. Magic, semi-finalist in the 2019 This one-off event will truly get the whole family into the festive spirit. Join Mr Sam, the Magic Man at 11.30am for some fun and games, before sitting down to a 3 course lunch National Chef of the Year Competition, after which there will be a visit from Father Christmas who will bring a gift for every child. Child friendly menu available. Only £29.50 per person. (Children aged 3-12 half price, under 2s eat free.) presents his Festive 6 course Taster Menu If you prefer a quieter celebration with friends and colleagues then relax, kick back and enjoy our delicious 6 course tasting menu, bursting with seasonal flavours. Head Chef, Magic, has designed a mouth-watering menu Traditional Sunday Lunch with the Cawston Silver Band featuring beautifully presented dishes, all with a festive twist. Sunday 20th December Served in our AA 2 Rosettes WinePress Restaurant on selected dates, The popular Cawston Silver Band will welcome your arrival by playing carols, both old and new, before you sit please ask for further details. Our WinePress Restaurant can be down to enjoy a 3 course lunch. Whilst enjoying coffee they will return to play some of your favourites. booked exclusively for parties of over 45 guests. This one-off event will certainly get you into the festive spirit. Only £29.50 per person. (Children aged 3-12 half price, under 2s eat free.) Menu Chef’s Amuse Bouche To check availability please call 01603 272008 or email [email protected] Roasted butternut squash and apple mousse, crème fraiche, blue cheese, picked vegetables *** Herbal smoked salmon, dill and fennel salad, wasabi emulsion, oat crumb, salsa verde Festive Afternoon Tea *** Available from 1st December and served daily from 12.00 until 17.00 Duo of local venison, creamed mashed potatoes, glazed shallots, Our traditional Afternoon Tea is bursting with seasonal flavours. pickled shallot, salted baked golden beetroot, celeriac puree, jus Enjoy this special treat with friends and family in either our WinePress Restaurant or in one of our cosy lounges. *** £20 per person. Booking is essential. Prosecco & tangerine sorbet Call 01603 272101 to book your Afternoon Tea experience or email [email protected] *** White chocolate and cranberry delice, Christmas pudding ice cream, cardamom meringues, mandarin gel *** Coffee, tea and homemade petits fours Just £47 per person. Add our Wine Flight for just £18 per person. 3 glasses of wine, expertly chosen to complement the seasonal flavours of each of the dishes. Get in touch by calling 01603 272008, or email [email protected] 4 5 Please request a copy of our full wine list and pre order form. Any orders that are placed by 1st November 2020 will Festive Drinks Packages receive a 10% discount. Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea with Wine Package Include ½ a bottle of House wine for each of your guests Christmas Specials Milly J Shoes for just £9.50 per person, to be found waiting for you at Drinks and Canapés Receptions Sunday 6th and 20th December Sunday 6th December your table. Package must be ordered in even numbers. For parties of up to 40, start your celebrations with a drinks and canapés reception in our Bentley Showroom. Looking for something different? Back by popular Join us for some festive fun, creativity and an afternoon Under-floor heating ensures this cosy and unique venue demand, we are offering two festive themed evenings. of indulgence. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, Drinks Packages will get your festive occasion off to a really special start. Join us for a 3 course dinner and a tale of “Who killed followed by a workshop to design a pair of your own GOLD PACKAGE – 4 x bottles of House white wine Rudolf?” The cast of ‘Santa the Panto’ have been touring unique “Shoe Clips”. You will take these away in a 4 x bottles of House red wine the country, accompanied by a spate of petty thefts, presentation box, making them the perfect gift for that 2 x bottles of House rosé wine Just Big Smiles Photography and most recently by the bizarre demise of one special someone at Christmas. Demonstration provided 2 x bottles of Prosecco Book the fun loving Jim and Karl to attend your event to of their cast ... by award winning Emily, from Milly J Shoes. 2 x buckets of beer capture all those festive 2020 moments. A jug of Sparkling Elderflower Only £40 per person Only £45 per person All for £260 – saving over £30 Extend the party with an overnight stay from only £115 Includes traditional afternoon tea and all materials. per couple bed and breakfast. WHITE PACKAGE – 2 x bottles of House white wine Maids Head Vintage Bentleys 2 x bottles of House red wine Both our 1950 drop-head Bentley and 1963 S3 Bentley are 1 x bottle of House rosé wine available to collect you from home and transport you to 1 x bottle of Prosecco The Maids Head for your festive celebrations.