Christmas & New Year

2021

A MERRY, WARM WELCOME AWAITS...

Indulge in a magical, luxurious Christmas you’ll never forget at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa.

Tis’ the season to eat, drink and be merry with family, colleagues and friends, so whether you’re planning a special meal, a party or a cosy festive break, let us take care of all the little details so you can get on with enjoying the most wonderful time of the year.

Gloriously dressed and sparkling for Christmas, experience exquisitely refined seasonal dining in the iconic Palm Court restaurant, or hearty festive fayre in the comfort of the newly refurbished Nelson’s Bar.

As well as delicious seasonal fayre, relax and savour Palm Court’s Festive Afternoon Tea; a quintessentially British way to make your days merry and bright.

The seasonal celebrations aren’t limited to our restaurants either. We’ll be hosting our glittering Christmas Party Nights throughout the festive season, whilst our luxurious Spa by Kasia will have a menu of festive treatments perfect for treating you and your loved ones.

Let us satisfy your festive cravings this year, book now and have yourself a merry little Christmas at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa.

PALM COURT FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA £22.95 per personEnjoy a festive inspired afternoon tea in charming surroundings with bubbling fountains and the sounds of a baby grand piano to create the perfect ambience.

SELECTION OF SANDWICHES WITH A FESTIVE TWISTPrawn Marie rose and baby gem lettuce

Orange-glazed baked ham and apple chutney

Smoked cheddar and onion

Traditional turkey, cranberry and stuffing

Hen’s egg and cress

*****FRESHLY BAKED SCONESYour choice of freshly baked fruit or plain scone served with clotted cream and preserves

*****CHEF’S FESTIVE HOMEMADE CAKES AND SWEET TREATSMini pavlova, hazelnut cream, fruit compote and white chocolate crumb

Dark chocolate and orange ganache tart, Cointreau cream and caramelised orange

Lemon-glazed pistachio and cranberry sponge

Baked passionfruit and Madagascan vanilla cheesecake

Warm mini mince pie with brandy cream

*****Our special Festive Afternoon Tea menu will be available 12pm-5pm Monday-Friday and 12pm-4pm Saturday from 1st December 2021 until 6th January 2022.

Advance booking is essential. Dietary requirements can be catered for by prior request.

To arrange your festive treat please contact our reservations team on 01244 570560 or email reservations@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk

ENJOY A FESTIVE TIPPLE WITH YOUR AFTERNOON TEA

Mulled Wine Festive Afternoon Tea £28.00pp Sparkling Festive Afternoon Tea

£29.00ppG&T Festive Afternoon Tea

£29.00ppChampagne

Festive Afternoon Tea £31.00pp

NELSON’S BAR CHRISTMAS FAYRE MENU£22.95 for 2 courses / £28.95 for 3 courses

Slow-roasted San Marzano plum tomato soup, aged balsamic and goat’s cheese toast (v) (vgoa)

Chicken and duck liver pâté with Armagnac and thyme, spiced pickled Agen prunes, tomato chutney and toasted ciabatta

Sautéed button mushrooms in garlic and parsley butter with Parmesan and Blacksticks blue cheese crumb and truffle-dressed rocket (vgoa)

Traditional prawn and crayfish cocktail, baby gem hearts, cherry tomatoes, pickled cucumber and Marie Rose sauce

*****Butter-roasted turkey, sage, onion and cranberry stuffing, pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, creamed sprouts with pancetta and thyme roasted potatoes

Baked lemon and thyme salmon fillet, crushed basil new potato cake, braised leeks, torched vine baby tomatoes, lemon and chive butter sauce

12-hour braised and rolled sticky beef feather blade, charred carrots, horseradish creamed potatoes and Bourguignon sauce

Malaysian sweet potato, chickpea, squash and coconut curry with Nasi Goreng Malaysian rice and toasted cashew nuts (v) (vgoa)

*****Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, winter berry compote and redcurrants

Warm triple chocolate chip brownie with honeycomb ice cream

Orange and clementine baked cheesecake with Cointreau ice cream and toasted pistachios

Vanilla crème brûlée with a mulled fruit compote and shortbread biscuit

Selection of cheeses, classic accompaniments, house chutney and artisan biscuits (supplement charge of £3.50 applicable)

Served from 26th November until 30th December 2021 excluding Christmas Day

Please note that for parties of 4 or more a deposit of £5.00 per person is required within 14 days of booking and a pre-order must be given. Our usual menu will also be available throughout this period.

PALM COURT CHRISTMAS FAYRE MENU£25.95 for 2 courses / £32.95 for 3 courses On select dates throughout December we will be showcasing local talented live acts within Palm Court – see our website for further information.

Cream of broccoli and Snowdonia truffle cheddar soup, crispy broccoli florets and truffle oil (v)

Chicken and duck liver pâté with Armagnac and thyme, spiced pickled Agen prunes, tomato chutney and toasted sourdough

Twice-baked Blacksticks blue cheese soufflé, sticky crunchy walnuts, soused red apple salad and garlic cress (v)

Lemon and tarragon poached salmon fillet, cucumber and crème fraiche salad and grilled Irish soda bread

*****

Butter-roasted turkey, sage, onion and cranberry stuffing, pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, creamed sprouts and pancetta, thyme roasted potatoes

12 hour braised and rolled sticky beef feather blade Bourguignon, charred carrots, horseradish creamed potatoes and crisp pancetta tuille

Oven baked fillet of cod, lightly-spiced roasted butternut squash, mixed bean, mussel and chickpea cassoulet Roasted root vegetable and chestnut wellington, baked Portobello mushroom purée, thyme spinach and truffle sauce (v)

*****

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce and butter, slow roasted redcurrants and sugared walnuts

White chocolate and Bailey’s creme brûlée with chocolate dipped brandy snap biscuits

Warm treacle tart, candied orange and vanilla bean ice cream

Baked passionfruit and Madagascan vanilla cheesecake, sugar tuille and passionfruit sorbet

*****

Served from 26th November until 30th December 2021 excluding Sundays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Our usual menu will also be available throughout this period and our traditional roast carvery every Sunday.

Please note that for parties of 4 or more a deposit of £10.00 per person is required within 14 days of booking and a pre-order must be given.

Slow-roasted San Marzano plum tomato soup, aged balsamic and goat’s cheese toast (v) (vgoa)

Confit chicken and baby leek terrine with toasted garlic and rosemary ciabatta

Sautéed button mushrooms in garlic and parsley butter with Parmesan and Blacksticks blue cheese crumb and truffle dressed rocket (v) (vgoa)

*****

Butter-roasted turkey, sage and onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast root vegetables, thyme roasted potatoes and creamed sprouts with pancetta

Baked lemon and thyme salmon fillet, crushed basil new potato cake, braised leeks, torched vine baby tomatoes, lemon and chive butter sauce

Malaysian sweet potato chickpea, squash and coconut curry with Nasi Goreng Malaysian rice, toasted cashew nuts (v) (vgoa)

*****

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, winter berry compote and redcurrants

Warm triple chocolate chip brownie with honeycomb ice cream

Orange and clementine baked cheesecake, vanilla bean ice cream and candied pistachios

Selection of cheeses, classic accompaniments, house chutney and artisan biscuits (supplement charge of £3.50 applicable)

Friday 26th Nov 1:00am finish Tribute to Freddie Mercury £40

Saturday 27th Nov 1:00am finish Tribute to Freddie Mercury £45

Friday 3rd Dec 1:00am finish Dan Hadfield as Gary Barlow £45

Saturday 4th Dec 1:00am finish Tribute to the Bee Gees £46

Thursday 9th Dec 12:00am finish The Big Beat £40

Friday 10th Dec 1:00am finish The Big Beat £46

Saturday 11th Dec 1:00am finish The Big Beat £46

Thursday 16th Dec 12:00am finish Tribute to Tom Jones £40

Friday 17th Dec 1:00am finish Young Elvis £45

Saturday 18th Dec 1:00am finish Pure Paloma £42

Function suite bar open at 7.00pm, 7.30pm sit down.

Party Nights are hosted by the fabulous Dixi Tucker, Cabaret Drag Artiste, and include a 3 course choice Christmas dinner and coffee, live entertainment/tribute act, interactive DJ, crackers and Christmas novelties.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT MENU

AN EVENING WITH THE BIG BEAT

Friday 7th and Saturday 8th January 2022 £30 per person

Join us for a night of live entertainment from renowned local band The Big Beat,

performing a selection of popular classics and up-tempo modern hits. You’ll also enjoy

a delicious 2 course meal and disco to round off the evening.

To book your Christmas Party Night contact our events team on 01244 570560 or email

events@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk.

Ask about our preferential overnight accommodation rates and spend a leisurely

morning at our poolside followed by a hearty full English breakfast!

PALM COURT CHRISTMAS EVE MENUwith live piano entertainment £35 per adult

Sautéed garlic mushroom and truffle soup with tarragon cream and crunchy croutons (v) (vgoa)

Beetroot cured salmon gravadlax, salmon mousse and crisp root vegetable slaw, grain mustard and lemon vinaigrette

Sticky Asian glazed chicken thigh, spiced pineapple salad and toasted sesame seeds

Pulled pork and black pudding croquette, caramelised slow baked apple, crispy crackling and dressed rocket

Honey-roasted parsnip and goat’s cheese tartlet, blistered cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and aged balsamic (v) (vgoa)

*****

Slow-braised beef blade, grain mustard and rosemary creamed potatoes, sticky caramelised parsnips, grilled Roscoff onions and red wine sauce

Pan-roasted lamb rump, minted parmentier potatoes, pea purée and buttered pods, redcurrant and rosemary sauce

Charred chicken breast, carrot and tarragon purée, sticky maple carrots and cavolo nero, button mushrooms and bacon sauce

Sea bass fillet with saffron and mussel risotto, coriander roasted cherry tomatoes and sauce vierge

Baked broccoli and spinach risotto, three cheese nut crumble, crispy kale and truffle oil (v) (vgoa)

*****

Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce, caramelised bananas and toffee fudge ice cream

Baked chocolate and praline melting lava cake, toasted hazelnuts and chocolate sauce

Classic vanilla New York cheesecake, poached red berries and creme Chantilly

Spiced apple and calvados frangipane tart, vanilla ice cream and calvados custard

Selection of British cheeses with traditional accompaniments and artisan biscuits

Honey-roasted parsnip velouté with truffle crème fraiche (v) (vgoa)

Pressed terrine of corn-fed chicken and guinea fowl, spiced apricot and pistachio chutney and toasted brioche

Salmon and haddock fishcakes, pea purée, lemon wedge and tartare sauce

Serrano ham and basil-infused Cantaloupe melon with fresh rocket

Wild mushroom and thyme pithivier, roasted beets and toasted pine nut pesto (v) (vgoa)

*****

Roasted British 28-day dry aged beef striploin with Yorkshire pudding and horseradish sauce

Honey and treacle braised roast Van Der May bacon joint with caramelised Braeburn apples

Gremolata-crusted cod supreme, hollandaise sauce, chive and kale potato cake, baby leeks and peas

All served with roast potatoes, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Thai green chicken curry, spring onion, pickled coriander, fragrant jasmine rice and prawn crackers

Coconut, cauliflower and chickpea curry, braised rice, poppadums and mango chutney (v) (vgoa)

BOXING DAY CARVERY2 courses £24.50 / 4-12 years £12.50 / Children 3 and under dine free3 courses £31.00 / 4-12 years £16.50 / Children 3 and under dine free Served in Palm Court

Classic bread and butter pudding, apricot glaze and sauce Anglaise

Sticky toffee and banana cheesecake, toffee sauce and salted caramel ice cream

Dark chocolate and cherry tartlet, kirsch syrup and cherry sorbet

Tropical fruit trifle, mango and coconut biscuit and piña colada cream

Apple and blackberry crumble, candied hazelnuts, vanilla bean ice cream (vgoa)

Selection of British cheeses, classic accompaniments, house chutney and artisan biscuits

(v) Vegetarian (vgoa) Vegan option available

To book contact the events team on 01244

570560 or email events@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk

Wild mushroom and white truffle velouté with pickled mushroom, crème frâiche and toasted chestnuts (v) (vgoa)

Seared king scallops, buttered brown shrimp risotto and langoustine bisque

Goat’s cheese crottin with honey-roasted fig and beetroot salad, pomegranate and balsamic vinaigrette (v) (vgoa)

Chicken liver, thyme and port parfait, cranberry chutney, candied walnut and toasted ciabatta

Scottish smoked salmon, prawn and crayfish roulade, pickled beets, compressed cucumber with a caviar citrus dressing

*****Butter roasted turkey with bread sauce and traditional accompaniments

28-day dry aged roast beef sirloin with creamed horseradish and Yorkshire pudding

Traditional oven-roasted horseshoe gammon with a honey, orange and muscovado glaze

Oven-baked cod fillet, vanilla squash purée, sticky puy lentils, smoked bacon jus and sage crisps

Wild mushroom, spinach and chestnut Wellington with maple roasted parsnips, charred Brussels sprouts and white truffle sauce (v) (vgoa)Selection of seasonal vegetables, goose-fat potatoes, chipolata sausage, sage and onion stuffing and rich roast pan gravy

*****Traditional Christmas pudding with rum sauce, brandy butter and redcurrant jam

Classic sherry trifle, mascarpone cream, mulled red fruits and almond brittle biscuits

Bailey’s and dark chocolate cheesecake, salted caramel and honeycomb ice cream

Apple and blackberry frangipane tart, vanilla custard, hazelnut sugar tuille and clotted cream ice cream

Selection of cheeses, classic accompaniments, house chutney and artisan biscuits

CHRISTMAS DAY CARVERY with live piano entertainment

Glass of bubbly on arrival, 3 course meal, coffee and mini mince pies. Grosvenor Suite £85 per adult served 12.15pm – 1.15pm Palm Court £89 per adult served 1.30pm – 4.30pm£39 under 12 years / £19 under 5 years

(v) Vegetarian (vgoa) Vegan

option available

NEW YEAR’S EVE BUFFET£78.00See in the New Year in style at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa. A fabulous night of food, drink and entertainment

To include:• Glass of bubbly on arrival at 7pm

• Buffet served from 7.30pm

• Live piano and vocal performance from talented duo Incahoots in Palm Court

• Live band entertainment from The Big Beat plus DJ in Nelson’s Bar until 2.00am

Buffet:Barbeque sticky pork ribs and Boston baked beansCrisp buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dipTeriyaki salmon, sesame and coriander brochettesSelection of samosas, spring rolls, prawn and sesame toastCrispy filo tiger prawns with lemongrass, garlic and parsley butterSelection of poppadums and chutneys (v)

*****

Crispy shredded beef strips with sweet chilli sauce, lime, coriander, radish, carrots, celery and toasted cashew nuts

Classic chicken korma with toasted almonds and coconut

Kerala fish curry with coriander chapattis

Panang Malayan red pepper, ginger, sweet potato and squash curry (v)

Aubergine dhansak with red lentils and natural yoghurt (v)

Pad Thai noodles

Saffron and coconut braised rice (v)

Mushroom and egg fried rice (v)

Dessert Selection:

Classic sherry trifle

Raspberry curd pie

Black forest gateaux, kirsch cherries

White chocolate and lemon éclair, strawberry sherbet

Mini milk chocolate crème brûlée

Selection of British cheeses with traditional accompaniments

NEW YEAR’S DAY CARVERYStart the New Year as you mean to go on, with great food and great company.

Traditional Carvery Luncheon Served in Palm Court from 12.30pm

For more information or to book call our reservations team on 01244 570560 or email reservations@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note:

1. If a booking is cancelled or numbers reduce then all deposits and final payments are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.

2. A non-refundable deposit of £10.00 per person is required to secure your Party Night or Boxing Day reservation within 14 days of booking.

3. For Christmas Day Lunch and New Year’s Eve, a non-refundable deposit of £20.00 per person is required within 14 days of booking.

4. The final balance for Christmas Party Nights is to be paid in full by 3rd November 2021 together with your pre-order.

5. The final balance for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve is to be paid in full by 2nd December 2021 along with a pre-order for Christmas Day.

6. The company does not accept responsibility for the property of customers or guests. Cloakrooms are provided for the convenience of guests but any goods deposited in the cloakroom are left at the owners risk and without obligation on the part of the hotel/company.

7. Children under the age of 16 years old will not be able to attend Christmas Party Nights or the New Year's Eve function.

To book your New Year’s Eve celebration contact the events team on 01244 570560 or email events@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk

ESCAPE THIS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARSit back, relax and enjoy a truly indulgent festive break this season. Whether you’re looking to be waited on hand and foot over the Christmas period, celebrate the New Year in style or longing for a luxury winter bolthole to escape to, we’ll ensure you have a magical experience.

Christmas BreakTwo night break from £320 per adult £122 per child under 12 / 3 years and under free

Three night break from £439 per adult £166 per child under 12 / 3 years and under free

*****Welcome drink and mince pies

*****Pre-dinner drink and three course Christmas Eve dinner with live pianist and singer

*****Christmas Day lunch with glass of bubbly, live piano entertainment and a visit from Santa

*****Christmas Day evening buffet with entertainment from guitarist and vocalist, plus Black Jack and Roulette tables

*****Boxing Day dinner dance with three course dinner and entertainment from a master magician and a live Swing and Rat Pack performer

*****Full English breakfast each morning and use of leisure facilities throughout your stay

New Year’s Eve BreakOne night break from £182 per person

Two night break from £221 per person

*****Glass of bubbly and Asian themed 3 course buffet

*****Live piano and vocal performance from talented duo Incahoots in Palm Court

*****Live band entertainment from The Big Beat plus DJ in Nelson’s Bar

*****Full English breakfast for a hearty start to 2022

*****Use of leisure facilities during your stay

Winter Escape From £59.50 per person

Overnight accommodation with dinner on the evening of your stay, full English breakfast the following morning and use of the leisure facilities throughout your stay.

Available from 01/11/2021 – 28/02/22. Subject to availability and excludes special event dates. Terms apply.

For further details on our festive breaks and special seasonal accommodation rates, please visit our website or enquire with our reservations team on 01244 570560 or email reservations@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk

FESTIVE DAY SPA ESCAPES

A WHITE CHRISTMAS £99 Tuesday-Thursday | £122 Friday-Monday • Deeply relaxing and invigorating lime and ginger

full body exfoliation followed by a soothing warm-oil cinnamon and spice massage of the back, head, neck and shoulders (75 minutes of treatment time).

• Seasonal afternoon tea and cinnamon infused mulled wine

• Including use of towel, gown and slippers plus full access to our spa and relaxation facilities

*****I’M DREAMING OF A SPA DAY £75 Tuesday-Thursday | £95 Friday-Monday • Cinnamon and spice warm-oil soothing back massage

followed by the frankincense and rose skin brightening facial (50 minutes of treatment time)

• Seasonal afternoon tea and cinnamon infused mulled wine

• Including use of towel, gown and slippers plus full access to our spa and relaxation facilities

THE ELF EXPRESS £40• 25 minute cinnamon and spice warm-oil soothing back

massage OR 25 minute frankincense and rose skin brightening facial

• Followed by a delicious cinnamon latte in Palm Court (Does not include access to spa facilities)

*****TIME TO SPARKLE SPA BREAK £145 per person Sunday to Friday | £170 per person Saturday (£25 per person supplement to have the spa day on a Saturday)

• A frankincense and rose skin brightening facial OR cinnamon and spice warm-oil soothing massage (50 minute treatment)

• Evening meal in Palm Court or Nelson’s Bar (£25 per person to spend towards food/drink)

• Overnight accommodation • Full English Breakfast

• Access to spa and relaxation facilities with use of towel, gown and slippers

Available from 1st November 2021 to 31st January 2022.

To book please call 01244 572199 or email bookings@spabykasia.co.uk

Looking to work off those mince pies over the festive season and into the new year? Enquire about our fantastic offer of a 3 month taster Health Club Membership!

TREAT YOUR LOVED ONES THIS CHRISTMAS...

Can’t quite find the perfect present for your special someone?

Give them the gift of choice this Christmas with a Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa gift voucher.

Our vouchers are the ideal festive treat and can be used for everything from an indulgent afternoon tea to event tickets, spa treatments or towards a room for a romantic getaway.

Visit our website at www.grovenorpulfordhotel.co.uk/vouchers now and make their Christmas Day!

If you’re venturing out into wintry Cheshire this festive season, you’ll find you’re never too far away from one of Nelson Hotels’ warm and welcoming inns.

From The Bear’s Paw in Sandbach, to The Pheasant Inn in Tattenhall or The Fishpool Inn, Delamere, all of our locations are brimming with Christmas cheer, serving freshly prepared seasonal fayre.

Alternatively if you’re planning a festive break, you can escape to the cosy, comfortable rooms of The Bear’s Paw or the Pheasant Inn... truly the perfect winter bolthole in the heart of the Cheshire countryside.

A recent addition to the Nelson Hotels collection is Pennsylvania Cottage at The Pheasant Inn, the ideal country cottage for bringing together your family or friends for an idyllic winter break. And with Cheshire’s finest pub, The Pheasant Inn, on the doorstep it’s sure to be a popular choice for all.

Don’t forget all of our properties are also dog-friendly, so four-legged friends don’t have to miss out on the Christmas fun!

For more information about everything taking place at our properties this Christmas, as well as details on how to book or buy gift vouchers, visit our dedicated websites as detailed on this page or visit nelsonhotels.co.uk

thebearspaw.co.uk

thepheasantinn.co.uk

thefishpoolinn.co.uk

Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa Wrexham Road, Pulford, Chester CH4 9DG Tel: 01244 570560 Email: events@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk www.grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk

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