Dear Special Guest, A fantastic venue with a Scottish twist! Thank you for your interest in The National Piping Centre. We offer a truly unique Scottish venue that everyone in your party will be sure to enjoy. Located in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre, we are ideally located for all your memorable occasions. Whether it is a birthday party, graduation ball, ceilidh, christening, leaving do or anniversary meal we are here to meet your individual requirements for your special event. We have several rooms to choose from which are very versatile such as The Auditorium which holds a maximum of 150 guests, the four star visitor attraction; The Museum of Piping, and our award winning Pipers’ Tryst Restaurant. Please find enclosed our full brochure containing all the information you require when planning your event. For further information or to arrange a show round of The National Piping Centre, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you! Yours sincerely
The National Piping Centre Team
The National Piping Centre & The Pipers’ Tryst Hotel 30-34 McPhater St Glasgow G4 0HW Tel: 0141 353 5551 Res: 0141 353 5556 Email: hotel@thepipingcentre.co.uk Website: www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
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The Auditorium For larger parties between 50 and 150 our auditorium has the space to accommodate a wide range of occasions and numbers. The auditorium provides the perfect room for graduation balls, birthday parties, ceilidhs, engagement parties, and banquet dinners. With a maximum seated dining capacity of 120 our authentic auditorium provides ample dance floor space as well as a private bar, private reception facilities and full stage. The venue hire of the auditorium is charged at £500.00 which includes: o o o o o o o
Exclusive use of The Auditorium & Blue Room White linen and church candles Round cabaret tables Large stage Access from 6pm till 12am (bar closes at 1145pm) Private Bar Full professional event co-ordination
The hire of the auditorium also includes the use of our Blue Room, located just outside the main room. This is the perfect area to welcome your guests with arrival drinks as well as the serving your evening buffet. Catering for your special event is provided by the kitchens of The Pipers’ Tryst, our award winning restaurant. With a large selection of set menus and buffet lists we try to cater for all your guests’ requirements; however we are more than happy to tailor our catering to meet your individual tastes. The Auditorium is perfect for any special event and with the help of our events team who will be on hand to offer assistance at every stage leading towards your big night; you will get a real sense of occasion for your special celebrations.
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Banquet Dinners The following set menus are for guests dining within our Auditorium serving 40-120. We ask prior to the dinner to try and establish any dietary needs within your full party. Vegetarian menus are also shown below.
March £20.00 Melon with seasonal wild berry compote ∞ Breast of chicken with haggis served with a café-au-lait sauce ∞ Cranachan in brandy snap or tuille baskets ∞ Coffee and shortbread Strathspey £23.00 Haggis, neeps & tatties with malt whisky jus ∞ Roast rib eye of beef served with your choice of sauce ∞ Lemon tart with raspberry & mango coulis ∞ Coffee & shortbread Reel £23.00 Chicken liver parfait with toasted brioche and red onion chutney ∞ Roast supreme of chicken with a white wine, pea and bacon sauce ∞ Rich chocolate tart with cranachan cream ∞ Coffee & shortbread Jigs £27.00 Scottish smoked salmon platter with lemon and caper mayonnaise ∞ Scotch broth ∞ Roast chicken filled with Stornoway black pudding, apple and thyme sauce ∞ Raspberry, rhubarb and frangipane tart ∞ Coffee & shortbread
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Hornpipe £32.00 Wafer thin smoked venison salad with ruby port reduction ∞ Cullen skink soup ∞ Braised lamb shank with baked root vegetables and pommes dauphinoise ∞ Apple and blackberry calvados crumble ∞ Coffee & shortbread Piobaireachd £37.00 West coast seafood platter ∞ Haggis, neeps & tatties ∞ Bonnie Prince Charlie’s fillet of beef with rosemary and red wine jus, roast fondant potatoes ∞ Raspberry and Glayva crème brulee ∞ Coffee & shortbread
Vegetarian Options Please choose one starter and one main for your vegetarian guests: Starters o o o o o o
Goats cheese, roast pepper and red onion tartlet Spiced vegetable haggis, neeps and tatties Creamy Arran cheddar and leek tartlet Roasted red pepper risotto with basil pesto Warm goats cheese salad with pine nuts Melon and wild berry compote
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Aubergine, courgette and mozzarella bake with basil pesto Sun blush tomato, spinach and mozzarella tartlet Vegetable and tomato wellington puff pastry Open brie and redcurrant tart with rocket and parmesan salad Char grilled vegetable risotto with parmesan crisps and balsamic reduction Penne pasta with feta cheese, pine nuts and pesto Creamy garlic mushroom stroganoff served with rice
Mains
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Finger Buffet The finger buffet is the most versatile of all the options in this brochure; it is simple, quick and straight forward and usually has something to suit everyone.
Sandwiches only
£7.50 per person
Sandwiches + 4 choices
£12.50 per person
Extra choices
£2.25 per item
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Assorted sandwiches, ciabattas & mixed tortilla wraps
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All sandwiches come with a selection of fillings including vegetarian choices
Please choose 4 choices from the list below: o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Chicken liver pate on oatcakes Assorted pizza wedges Hummus and crudités Mini sausage rolls Salmon and pepper bites Brie and broccoli bites Mango and brie parcels Chicken skewers - herb or char grilled Cajun chicken drumsticks Garlic ciabattas - with or without mozzarella Vegetarian pakora Oatmeal haggis patties Mini spring rolls
Scottish Options o o o o o o o o
Beef stovies buffet Haggis buffet Mince ‘n’ tatties Cheese platter Roll and bacon Roll and sausage Roll and potato scone Tea, coffee and shortbread
£8.75 pp £8.75pp £8.75pp £41.00 per platter £2.75pp £2.75pp £2.75pp £2.75pp
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Canapés
Canapés are a good way to offer your guest something light to eat, either before dinner, during a drinks reception, or as an extra element to a corporate networking event in the evening.
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Mini traditional haggis baskets Mini vegetarian haggis baskets Smoked salmon, dill and cream cheese cups Mini spring rolls with chilli dip Roast pepper and cream cheese cups Smoked mackerel pate cups Chicken liver pate on oatcakes Goats cheese and red onion marmalade served in pastry cups Mushroom and stilton knots King prawns wrapped in filo pastry Mini strawberry tarts Mini lemon tarts Mini cranachan tarts
Individual canapé £1.20 Minimum order 30 Maximum order 500
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Evening Hot Fork Buffets ÂŁ21.00 per person
ÂŁ26.00 per person
Assorted rolls or garlic & herb ciabattas
Apple, beetroot & spring onion salad with fresh herb dressing Tomato, olive & red onion salad with basil & baby gem lettuce Sweet prawn salad with red peppers & baby spring onions Bacon caesar salad with cos lettuce, shaved parmesan & croutons Penne pasta, fresh basil & yellow pepper salad
Please select 1 item from above
Please select 2 items from above
Roast breast of chicken with shallots, smoked bacon & mushroom sauce Haggis, neeps & tatties Aberdeen angus steak pie with root vegetables West coast seafood pie with salmon, mussels & prawns Papperdelle pasta with sun-blushed tomatoes, goats cheese & rocket (V) Char grilled vegetable risotto with parmesan shavings (V) Please select 2 items from above
Please select 3 items from above Saffron rice Clapshot
Herbed potato wedges Seasonal vegetables Please select 1 item from above
Please select 2 items from above
Highland cranachan in tuille baskets with shortbread Dark chocolate tart Raspberry, redcurrant & rhubarb frangipane Scottish cheese platter with fruit, celery, red onion chutney & oatcakes
Please select 1 item from above
Please select 2 items from above
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The Pipers’ Tryst Restaurant “The Gathering Place of the Pipers” For parties between 25 and 40, our popular and intimate restaurant The Pipers’ Tryst, is an ideal setting for private occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, leaving do’s and christenings. We offer a selection of menus incorporating only the best traditional and modern Scottish cuisine. A la carte, set menus, canapés and buffet options are all available to suit your party’s requirements. Every weekend we feature live Celtic music to make your dining experience at The Piper’s Tryst truly memorable.
The Museum of Piping In order to capture the true essence of Scotland, why not experience The Museum of Piping with a drinks reception prior to your meal. This 4 star museum allows your guests to mingle amongst each other as well as providing a chance to discover more about one of Scotland’s most influential trademarks.
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Set Menu Options for The Pipers’ Tryst Restaurant Set Menu 1- £23.00 Soup of the day (v) Warm goats’ cheese salad honey glaze (v) Haggis ‘tweeds’ with whisky and honey dressing ∞ Fillet of pork with sun blush tomato mashed potato and pesto dressing Fillet of Scottish Salmon with lemon butter sauce Spiced lentil haggis, neeps & tatties served with balsamic reduction (v) ∞ Highland Cranachan Duo of chocolate mousse Arran cheddar and oatcakes with celery and fruit Set menu 2- £26.00 Cullen skink soup Garlic mushrooms on toast with balsamic reduction (V) Haggis, neeps & tatties with a whisky cream sauce ∞ Goat’s cheese, pepper and red onion filo parcel (v) 6oz rib eye of beef served with dauphinoise potatoes & garlic butter Pan fried sea bream with crushed sun blush tomato potatoes ∞ Highland cranachan Glazed lemon tart Dark Chocolate tart Set Menu 3- £32.00 Soup of the day (v) Chicken liver pate with red onion marmalade Haggis, neeps & tatties with a whisky cream sauce Smoked salmon platter with capers, red onion and lemon ∞ Daily fish of the day (please ask your server) Pumpkin tortellini with sage butter and parmesan (v) Baby chicken with a lemon and thyme crumb and roast tatties Aberdeen Angus fillet of beef with red wine jus and potatoes dauphinoise ∞ Highland cranachan Sticky toffee pudding Lemon tart Scottish cheese platter with cranberry chutney and mini oatcakes All dietary requirements are catered for, please discuss with the manager. A 10% discretionary service charge applies to parties of 6 of more and tips go directly to the staff and chefs
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Additional Services The National Piping Centre is not only a fantastic place to enjoy a memorable special event but is also a registered charity, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Highland bagpipe. Why not tailor your event to incorporate the history and tradition of The National Piping Centre by sampling a little bit of Scottish culture?
Whisky Tasting
£25.00 per person (3 malts)
An introduction to the nosing and tasting of Scottish Malt Whiskies, delivered by our whisky expert. A chance to learn about and enjoy a dram and a taste of Scotland.
Come and Try Bagpipe session
£10.00 per person (6 people min)
A light-hearted talk and demonstration of the Great Highland Bagpipe hosted by one of our experienced Pipers. Guests will also have the chance to view our The Museum of Piping, which offers a fascinating insight into the history of the bagpipes. from £170.00
Piper
Why not hire a Piper to pipe for your guests as they arrive and also for when guests are due in for dinner? Contact the reception on 0141 353 0220 or shop@thepipingcentre.co.uk
The Pipers’ Tryst Hotel We have a cosy eight bedroom hotel, just up the stairs from The Pipers’ Tryst Restaurant. Please ask a member of our reservations team to supply you with our seasonal rates.
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Commonly Asked Questions Corkage
• We allow corkage on wine, sparkling wine and champagne only • Red and white wine is priced at £6.25 per bottle • Sparkling wine or champagne is priced at £12.50 per bottle • We do not allow any spirits or liqueurs to be brought onto the premises • We do not allow any draught beer to be brought onto the premises
Own catering
• We do not allow any catering to be brought into the building • The only edible items allowed are celebration cakes, baby food and favours
Accommodation
• All rates include continental breakfast • Cooked breakfast can be purchased at an extra cost • It is not imperative that you take the bedrooms as we are a public hotel • Guests have an opportunity to book online at www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
Bar licence
• For all events held Monday to Sunday the bar will close at 11.45pm • By Scottish law drinking up time is 15 minutes; therefore exit is at 12am
Resident’s licence
• The Pipers’ Tryst bar is available for residents only after midnight • All drinks consumed will be charged to residents bedrooms for payment on check out • The manager on duty has the final decision on closure of this late night bar
Parking
• There is no car parking on the premises of The National Piping Centre • There are two multi storage car parks two minutes walk from the building • Normal rates apply • Street parking is also available • We do not take responsibility for guest’s cars or penalty tickets
Check in Check out
• Check in is from 2pm • We can arrange an earlier check if required – please discuss with your wedding planner • If the room is not ready, bags can be stored until check-in • Breakfast is served from 8am-10am • Check out is 11am
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Useful Contacts Ceilidh band with disco
Kilter – Ross Lothian Tel: 07946 738 417 Email: info@kilter.co.uk Web: www.kilter.co.uk
DJ
Quality Discos – Hugh McGuiness Tel: 0141 583 1098 or 07717 616 131 Email: djshuggy@qualitydiscos.co.uk Web: www.qualitydiscos.co.uk
DJ
Fresh Entertainments – Stuart 07545 186 899 or 0141 5694163 Email: stumaclennan@gmail.com Web: www.freshentertainments.com
Celtic musician with ceilidh band
‘Suite-Music’ –Celine Donoghue Tel: 07742 457 041 Email: celinedonoghue@yahoo.co.uk.
Florist
Every Bloomin’ Thing – Catriona Tel: 0141 649 9955 Blooms – Alison Tel: 0141 332 8366
Cakes
Cakes & Dreams – Erica Tel: 07909 570 770
Balloons and confetti
Balloons Around Scotland - Janie Bacon Tel: 0141 883 4259
Chair cover hire
Make Believe Events – Heather Tel: 0779 328 2 328 or 0141 337 3262 Email: info@makebelieveevents.co.uk
Kilt hire/purchase
The National Piping Centre Tel: 0141 353 0220 Email: shop@thepipingcentre.co.uk
Photographer
Stephanie Gibson Tel: 0797 643 6472 www.stephaniegibsonphotography.com Ian Barclay – www.alterimagesphotography.co.uk
Professional Magician
Steven Dick Tel: 07815083670 Email: info@stevendick.co.uk
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Terms, conditions & contract 1.
Please note that the Auditorium may be too big for parties less than 30.
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Daily Delegate rate has a minimum number of 20 people.
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Come and try sessions and whisky tastings have a minimum number of 6 people.
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The Bruce package has a minimum capacity of 45 and is only available Sunday – Thursday.
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The Ramsay package has a maximum capacity of 40 and is only available Sunday - Thursday.
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A provisional booking can be held for up to 7 days without obligation.
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A provisional booking will be released unless written confirmation is received, accompanied by a nonrefundable & non transferable deposit to be confirmed at the time booking.
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The final menu selection and guest numbers must be made one month prior to the event.
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If final numbers change they will be required 7 days prior to the event however please note if less, no refund will be given
10. The final account will be invoiced one month prior to the event with any extras that may be incurred cleared pre event. 11. All hotel accommodation must be assigned and payment received on the day of event or in advance. Any no shows will be added to any other additional charges. 12. Neither you nor any of your guests may bring alcohol or food of any kind into The National Piping Centre. 13. The National Piping Centre reserves the right to refuse alcohol. 14. Should the event be cancelled the deposit is non-refundable or transferrable. a.
Within 25 days of the event, 50% of the anticipated revenue and deposit will be payable.
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Within 10 days of the event, results in the full amount of the expected revenue being due to The National Piping Centre.
15. The National Piping Centre will not be liable for the cost of any damage or repairs that may be required as a direct result of such damage to any part of the building or, any equipment therein contained caused by any person invited by you or on your behalf. 16. The National Piping Centre will not accept liability in respect of any loss or damage to articles brought onto the premises. 17. All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT at the rate prevailing when this contract was issued. They are subject to change without notice should there be a change in the rate of VAT chargeable. 18. This agreement will only come into force when a copy is signed and dated by the customer and given to The National Piping Centre. If the agreement fails to be signed, the National Piping Centre reserves the right to cancel the event. 19. The National Piping Centre will not allow bands or DJs to store their equipment over night. Bands must fully exit the premises after the event has taken place. 20. The National Piping Centre does not provide a dressing room or meals for bands unless the client has authorised pre-event and it has been settled on the master invoice. Client Signature: Day and date of event: Date of signing contract:
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