FESTIVE Festive Guide SEASON 2019 - Chester Hotel · FESTIVE SEASON 2019 THE CHESTER HOTEL ABERDEEN Festive Guide 55-63 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YP T: 01224 327777 E: [email protected]

FESTIVESEASON2019THE CHESTER HOTEL

ABERDEEN

Festive Guide

55-63 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YPT: 01224 327777

E: [email protected]

“Exactly how are you defining naughty, Santa?” asked Janice

Well I say, old chap, hasn’t The Chester Hotel put together arather spiffing festive spectacular this year?

It’s positively radiating with Christmas cheer: one must askoneself just how in the Dickens they manage to pull it off.

I’ll tell you what, old bean, this soiree is not to be missed so bestgive them a little tinkle to make sure they reserve you a place.

Calendar of EventsNovember29th, 30th Festive Market Menu in IX Restaurant30th Live Band Party Night

December1st to 24th Festive Market Menu in IX Restaurant6th, 7th, 13th Live Band Party Nights20th, 21st Disco Party Night13th, 20th Disco Party Lunch25th Christmas Day Lunch in IX Restaurant Family Christmas Day Lunch26th Boxing Day Lunch31st Hogmanay Shindig Hogmanay Dinner in IX Restaurant

January1st New Year’s Day Brunch11th Disco Party Night

If you would like more information about our festiveevents or would like to book, please call us on01224 327777 or email [email protected]

Betty was very organised for Christmas. She’d written all herletters apologising for being drunk and photocopying her bum

at the office Christmas party in advance.

Festive Market Menu – IX Restaurant

Smoked salmon? Turkey?Christmas pudding? I ratherfancy these blighters havebeen getting extra rations –where’s the corned beefsandwiches?

29th, 30th November1st – 24th December

LunchMonday – Saturday12 noon – 2:30pmTwo Courses - £26.95 Three Courses - £31.95

DinnerMonday – Thursday7pm – 9pmTwo Courses - £31.95Three Courses - £36.95

Private dining rooms areavailable for parties of 8-24guests throughoutDecember.

Chester Cure Smoked Salmonlemon mayonnaise, warm crumpet, polonaise,herb salad

Festive Soup of the Day (v)

Parfait of Chicken Liver and Foie Grasgingerbread crumb, semi dried orange segment,Cumberland gel, lamb’s lettuce,toasted sourdough

Butter Roasted Roulade of Turkey,apricot and sage stuffing, duck fat potatoes,glazed sprouts, roast carrots, skirlie, chipolatas,turkey gravy

Braised Shin of Aberdeenshire Beefcreamed potato, root vegetables, red wine sauce

Sautéed Sea Breamclams, chorizo, chicken emulsion, sprout leaves

Spice Roasted Cauliflower (v)curried lentil dhal , coriander, coconut

Chocolate Orange Yule Logpraline ice cream

Festive Spiced Sticky Toffee Puddingrum and caramel sauce,Christmas pudding ice cream

Selection of Three Cheesesoatcakes, chutney

Please [email protected] more information andpricing options.

When Mrs Claus cuddled up to Rover and startedwhispering sweet nothings in his ear, it was clear that

she was once again ho-ho-hammered.

Party Lunches & Nights – Granite Suite

Live Band Party NightsSaturday 30th NovemberFriday 6th and 13th DecemberSaturday 7th December

Arrival 7pm for 7.30pmDancing to our Live Band until 1am

£65.00 per personIncludes a glass of sparkling wine on arrivaland three course dinner with coffee

Disco Party NightFriday 20th DecemberSaturday 21st DecemberSaturday 11th January 2020

Arrival 7pm for 7.30pmDancing to our Resident DJ until 1am

£39.50 per personIncludes a glass of sparkling wine on arrivaland three course dinner with coffee

Disco Party LunchesFriday 13th and 20th December

Arrival 12pm for 12.30pmDancing to our Resident DJ until 4pm

£39.50 per personIncludes a glass of sparkling wine on arrivaland three course lunch with coffee

Chester Cure Smoked Salmonlemon mayonnaise, warm crumpet, polonaise, herb salad

Butter Roasted Roulade of Turkeyapricot and sage stuffing, duck fat potatoes, glazed sprouts,

roast carrots, skirlie, chipolatas, turkey gravy


Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffeemini mincemeat pies

A vegetarian alternative available

Those of you who performan honest day’s toil may beinterested to learn that TheChester Hotel offersopportunities both atlunchtime and in theevening to celebrate theseason with your fellowwork chappies.

So you might be feelingrather squiffy after quaffingchampers all night long?Then I do recommend TheChester Hotel’s splendidlodgings where one can restone’s head for the night. Afull Scottish breakfast isserved the next morning,meaning you’ll be feelingtickety-boo again in no time.

Classic rooms - £99.00 forsole occupancy and£109.00 double occupancy

Grand rooms - £119.00 forsole occupancy and £129.00double occupancyRates are inclusive of fullScottish breakfast

For more information and bookingsplease call 01224 327777or email [email protected]

Christmas Day Lunch – IX Restaurant

On the day of December25th, it is traditional for thecook and butler to spendhours in the scullery,preparing a feast for theiremployers. Some householdstaff have the barefacedcheek to ask for this day off.Poppycock is what I say, butemployers who accede tothese demands will findthemselves catered for atThe Chester Hotel onChristmas Day.

Wednesday 25thDecember

Arrival champagne andcanapésLunch Served12.30pm – 3.30pm

£115.00 per personIncludes a glass ofchampagne, canapés andfour course lunch withcoffee

Pressed Terrine of Chester Smoked Salmonlemon butter, quail’s egg, caviar

Parfait of Chicken Liver and Foie Grasgingerbread crumb, semi dried orange segment,Cumberland gel, lamb’s lettuce, thyme hobnob

Velouté of Butternut Squash Soupcrispy shallots, Parmesan

Roast Aberdeenshire Fillet & Glazed Beef CheekWinter root vegetables, kale, pommesdauphinoise, red wine jus


Spiced Carrot Falafel (v)cherry tomatoes, glazed kale



Selection of Fine Scottish Cheesesbeetroot chutney, oatcakes

Freshly Brewed Tea and Coffeemini mincemeat pies, petit fours

For more information andbookings please call01224 327777or [email protected]

Cynthia’s “I’m really so delighted with my Christmas present” faceneeded a little more rehearsing before December 25th.

Family Christmas Day Lunch – Granite Suite

Despite gallivanting with hisband of jolly reindeer intothe small hours, FatherChristmas intends causingquite a kerfuffle by gracingThe Chester Hotel’s FamilyChristmas Day Lunch withhis presence. What adownright decent chap:working all those hours andyet he doesn’t care to mopeabout the need to performovertime.

Wednesday 25thDecember

Arrival 12.30pm for 1pm

Adults £115.00 per personIncludes a glass ofprosecco on arrival,canapés, four course lunchand coffee

Children aged 5 – 12£50.00 per person

Children aged under 5£15.00 per person

Includes a drink on arrival.canapés, three courselunch and a gift from Santa

Pressed Terrine of Chester Smoked Salmonlemon butter, quail’s egg, caviar

Parfait of Chicken Liver and Foie Grasgingerbread crumb, semi dried orange segment,Cumberland gel, lamb’s lettuce, thyme hobnob

Velouté of Butternut Squash Soupcrispy shallots, Parmesan

Roast Aberdeenshire Fillet & Glazed Beef CheekWinter root vegetables, kale, pommesdauphinoise, red wine jus


Spiced Carrot Falafel (v)cherry tomatoes, glazed kale



Selection of Fine Scottish Cheesesbeetroot chutney, oatcakes

Freshly Brewed Tea and Coffeemini mincemeat pies, petit fours

For more information andbookings please call01224 327777

or [email protected]

Children’s Menu

Tomato Souptoasted croutons,

chive crème fraîche

Melon & Berries (v)raspberry coulis, mint pearls

Prawn Cocktailiceberg lettuce, Marie rose,

lemon

Little Turkey Dinnerall the best bits and no sprouts!

Fish Fingerschunky chips, peas

Penne Pastatomato sauce

Ice Cream and Jelly100s and 1000s

Banana Sundaechocolate sauce

Chester Christmas Puddingvanilla ice cream

You’ll love this Christmas gift.You gave it to me last year.

Boxing Day Lunch – IX Restaurant

If you’ve been led to believethat Christmas celebrationsend on December 25thI have only one word inresponse – codswallop!

Thursday 26th December

Lunch12.00pm – 3.00pmTwo courses £26.95Three courses £31.95

Looking for lighter options?Our bar will be open forfood from 12noon to 9pm

Turkey and Rice Broth

Duck and Venisonpickled vegetables, mushrooms, truffle cream

Stuffed Field Mushroom (v)shallot purée, parsley crumb

Chester Rum Cured and Smoked Salmondressed crab, toasted muffin

Roast Sirloin of Aberdeenshire Beefwith all the trimmings, red wine jus

Karaage Chicken Burgertomato, gem, wasabi mayonnaise, fries

Whole Sole brown shrimp butter, sea herbs,tender stem broccoli

Roast Pork Loinbuttered hispy cabbage, applePommery mustard sauce

Double Baked Black Bomber Soufflé (v)fennel, blood orange and endive salad

Steamed Marmalade Pudding Drambuie custard

Treacle Tart clotted cream

Chef’s Selection of Artisan Cheesesoatcakes, grapes, chutney

For more information andbookings please call01224 327777or [email protected]

Hogmanay Shindig – Granite Suite

Well I say! Best ensure thatyour housekeeper has yourparty garments washed andpressed for THE festiveshindig of the year! Therewill be dancing and revelryinto the wee small hoursafter a sumptuous banquet…although how anyone isexpected to foxtrot on abelly full of souffle is anychap’s guess.

Tuesday 31st December

Arrival 7pm3 Course Dinner 7.30pmDancing to our Live Banduntil 1am

£99.00 per personincludes a glass of sparklingwine, three course dinnerwith coffee and half bottleof house wine

over 18s only

Dill Cured Orkney Salmon “Gravadlax”soured cream dressing, pickled cucumber,mustard leaves

Aged Fillet of Beefbaby turnip, haggis crumb, sweet potato purée

Valrhona Chocolate Tartcaramelia crémeux, praline ice cream

Freshly Brewed Tea and Coffeepetit fours

A vegetarian alternative available

Remember that if you have a tendency to comeover all unnecessary at social gatherings andfeel you may need to retire before the suncomes up on 2020, those jolly good fellows atThe Chester Hotel can also offer you lodgingsfor the night.

Classic - £195.00 sole occupancy£310.00 double occupancy

Grand - £225.00 sole occupancy£340.00 double occupancy

Includes a place at the Hogmanay Shindig andfull Scottish breakfast

Additional evenings available on request

Hogmanay – IX Restaurant

In order to maintain a healthyappearance, it is necessary for one’scook to prepare nutritious and well-balanced packed lunches andsuppers. However, one should beallowed to indulge on occasion andmight I suggest that this Hogmanaydinner is just the ticket.

Tuesday 31st December

Dinner Served7.00pm – 10pm

£99.00 per person

Menu

Champagne and canapés on arrival

Dill Cured ShetlandSalmon “Gravadlax”soured cream dressing, pickledcucumber, mustard leaf

French Onion Soupcomté croûte

Roast Crown of Quailchervil root, crispy leg,caramel dressing

Josper Roasted Orkney Scallopsbacon jam – garlic butter – parsley

Whole Roast Aged Fillet ofScottish Beefturnip, red mustard, sweet potatopurée, haggis crumb

Roast North Sea Halibutclams, chorizo, chicken emulsion,sprout leaves

Burnside Farm Roe Deercroustillant of shin, beetroot, pear,green peppercorn

Roast Curried Cauliflower (v)tabouli, Black Bomber, golden raisin,pomegranate and caper dressing

Valrhona Chocolate Tartcaramelia crémeux, praline ice cream

Brillat Savarin Cheesecakekumquats, Seville orange glaze,Drambuie marmalade ice cream

Vanilla Rice Puddingspiced pear, mulled wine jelly

Selection of Artisan Cheesesoatcakes, grapes, chutney

Freshly Brewed Tea and Coffeepetit fours


“Well,” thought Phyllis, “if Santa’s too tight to provide hishelpers with steel capped boots, he can jolly well take the

HSE storm that’s coming to him”

New Year’s Day Brunch – IX Restaurant

Why not embrace yourfamily and friends in thenew-fangled tradition ofbrunch…a mealtime thatcombines the best of bothbreakfast and lunch.Smoked and cured meats,hand-carved smokedsalmon, homemade breads,cheeses and various saladsand desserts from Chef’sbuffet table as well astraditional roast, fish dishesand specialities from thekitchen – jolly good show!

Wednesday 1st January

Brunch 12.00pm – 3.00pmIncludes a glass ofprosecco or a Bloody Maryon arrival

Adults £45.00 per person

Children aged 5 – 12£21.00 per person

Children aged 2 - 4£10.00 per person

Children under 2 Free

Looking for lighter options?Our bar will be open forfood from 12noon to 9pm

Chicken and Rice Broth

Chef’s Buffet TableEnjoy a selection of smoked and cured meats,hand carved smoked salmon, homemadebreads, cheeses, chutneys and various salads,dressing and condiments

Roast Sirloin of Aberdeenshire Beefwith all the trimmings, red wine jus

Eggs Benedicthoney roast ham, toasted muffin, hollandaise

Eggs Royalesmoked salmon, toasted muffin, hollandaise

Roasted Sea BassLyonnaise potatoes, charred broccoli

Gammon Steakpineapple, duck egg, hand cut chips

Classic Burgersmoked bacon, Barwhey’s cheddar, relish, fries

Curried Cauliflower Steaktabouli , Black Bomber, golden raisin,pomegranate, caper dressing

Chef’s Dessert BuffetA selection of desserts from ourpatisserie kitchen

Cheese trolley


Not one to spare any expense on Christmas, Derek loaded upon gifts at the Pound Shop.

Accommodation

gift vouchers

The Chester Hotel offers lodgings of the very highest calibre in the west end ofAberdeen. A most impressive establishment where a man will be made to feelmost at home, the bedrooms contain all manner of impressive facilities whichpromote a good night’s sleep, such as fresh linens, showers with on-call hotwater, and television sets. Although I can’t see the latter ever catching on.

I’m unclear as to what spiders have to do with this, but you can visit a websitewith the name www.chester-hotel.com or ask the telephone operator toconnect you to 01224 327 777 to make a reservation.

Your family and friends will be delighted with your company as a gift during theseason’s festivities, but should you wish to present them with a token of yourappreciation then they will be positively agog with a gift voucher from TheChester Hotel.

These coupons are redeemable against many of the venue’s service provisionsand amenities, including lodgings, dining and afternoon tea.


FESTIVE Festive Guide SEASON 2019 - Chester Hotel · FESTIVE SEASON 2019 THE CHESTER HOTEL ABERDEEN Festive Guide 55-63 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YP T: 01224 327777 E: [email protected]

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