Essex Cricket Christmas Parties 2024

Christmas Party Nights 2024

Bring your party to our party!

Celebrate the festive season with colleagues and friends at The Cloud County Ground.

Located in the heart of the city, enjoy a first-class Christmas meal before dancing the night away at our Christmas Shared Party Nights!

Live DJ entertainment will be provided throughout your evening until midnight.

If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Let’s make this upcoming Christmas memorable!

Dates

Thursday 05, 12 & 19 December

Friday 06, 13 & 20 December

Saturday 07, 14 & 21 December

Prices

£45.00 - Thursdays

£49.50 - Fridays & Saturdays

Timings

7pm-7:30pm

Welcome drink on arrival

A glass of the Essex Cricket signature cocktail, Prosecco or orange juice

7:45pm

Three-course meal served

Midnight

Our party comes to close

*all prices are per person & inclusive of VAT

Christmas Shared Party Nights 2024 menu

Starters

Pressed pulled ham terrine served with a plum chutney, mixed leaf & toasted croutes (DF/ GF)

Smoked salmon rose, prawn & crayfish cocktail served with a Marie Rose sauce, mixed leaf & croutes (DF/GF)

Grilled vegetable antipasti served with toasted croutes, basil oil & balsamic Glaze (VE/GF)

Mains

Traditional roast Norfolk turkey served with thyme roast potatoes, sage and onion stuffing pig in blanket, honey roasted root vegetables and rich roast gravy (DF/GF)

Seared sea bass served with saffron crushed new potatoes, roasted root vegetables, a fennel & apple confit and a chive cream sauce (DF/GF)

Wild mushroom & herb pithivier served with roast potatoes, roasted root vegetables and a tarragon Sauce (VE)

Desserts

Homemade chocolate brownie served with a rich white chocolate sauce

(An alternative of Homemade chocolate brownie will be available to order for any special dietaries)

Traditional Christmas pudding served with a brandy sauce (V)

Tea, coffee & mini mince pies (VE/GF)

(GF - gluten free, DF - dairy free, V - vegetarian, VE - vegan)

Our recipes and supplier ingredients are regularly reviewed to ensure they are free from any stated allergens.

Our recipes may be changed to ensure they comply with your allergen requirements. If you require further information on ingredients that may cause allergies or that you are intolerant to, please let us know before selecting your meal choice(s).

Private Parties

Looking for a city centre venue to host your exclusive Christmas private party? Book one of our main rooms at Essex Cricket Events for just £500.00 inc. VAT with a capacity of up to 150 guests. Enhance your celebration with one of our delicious finger buffets:

Menu A

£7.50 per person

Pulled pork brioche rolls served with apple sauce and lightly salted wedges with tomato sauce

Menu B

£16.50 per person

A selection of festive sandwiches

Homemade warm sausage rolls

Prawn tempura with a sweet chilli dip

Homemade warm cheese straws

Pigs in blankets with a cranberry dip

Lightly spiced wedges with tomato sauce

Warm mini mince pies

Menu C

£20.00 per person

A selection of Festive sandwiches and wraps

Pigs in blankets with a cranberry dip

Mini turkey and stuffing pies

Homemade sausage rolls

Prawn tempura with a sweet chilli sauce

Homemade warm cheese straws

Brie and cranberry tartlets

Warm mini mince pies

Terms and conditions applicable please contact christmas@essexcricket.org.uk for further information.

Terms and Conditions - Shared Christmas Party Night 2024

Confirmation of your Booking

1. Minimum occupancy is seven persons per table. We cannot accept bookings of six persons or less.

2. All prices quoted/advertised are inclusive of VAT.

3. To confirm your booking, the Christmas Shared Party Nights online form must be returned within seven working days of it being sent to you. Failure to do so may result in your booking being cancelled.

Settlement of Account

4. For bookings made before Monday 30 September 2024 a £20.00 nonrefundable deposit per person is required, payable within seven working days of you receiving the online booking form to confirm your booking.

5. All deposits must be paid in full. We cannot accept payment by instalments.

6. Full payment must be received by Friday 01 November 2024.

7. Any bookings made after Monday 30 September 2024 must be paid in full. No deposits will be taken.

8. Any invoices/receipts will be sent to the email address provided on the booking form unless otherwise requested by the individual who made the original booking.

9. All payments are non-refundable, we are unable to re allocate any payment or any part payment for other use We only accept Debit and Credit Cards except American Express payment.

Cancellation Terms

10. Failure to comply with the above payment terms may result in your booking being cancelled.

11. Should Essex Cricket, for reasons beyond its control, need to make any amendments to your booking, we reserve the right to offer an alternative event of the same monetary value.

Opening and Closing Times

12. The drinks reception will be between 7pm-7:30pm. Once the drinks reception is closed you will not be able to claim any complimentary drinks but can purchase any drinks from our open bar throughout the event – please note we are a cashless venue.

13. The three-course meal will be served at 7:45pm.

14. Carriages and bar closure will be at midnight and the building will close at 12:30am.

Dress Code

15. Smart Casual – there is no strict dress code for our Christmas Party Nights.

Menus and Dietary Requirements

16. You will need to complete the spreadsheet provided via Essex Cricket of the name of each individual attendee of your party, with their menu choice on your table plan (10 people on each table). This should include any special dietary requirements i.e. vegetarian/vegan/ gluten or allergen provisions. This information must be provided no later than Friday 22 November 2024.

17. Please e-mail christmas@essexcricket. org.uk if you wish to receive further information about the ingredients that we use or to learn about our food preparation methods.

Terms and Conditions - Shared Christmas Party Night 2024

At the Event

18. No food or drink which has been purchased outside of Essex Cricket can be brought into the facility. Essex Cricket reserves the right to confiscate such items.

19. It is the responsibility of the group organiser to ensure all members of their party adhere to the venue’s terms and conditions and are made aware of all of the information provided.

20. Essex Cricket will not be liable for the failure to provide any of its facilities, food or beverages, or for any delay in service, as a result of events or matters outside of its control.

21. Essex Cricket reserves the right to conduct bag searches on entry to the event for the safety of its staff and guests.

Damage

22. It is expected that whilst you and your guests are at Essex Cricket, every effort is made to safeguard the fixtures, fittings and playing surface of the ground. The client will be responsible for any damages incurred to the facility by wilful act or by fault of the client or their guests and will be required to pay Essex Cricket the amount required to make good any such damage.

Liability

23. Whilst every effort is made to safeguard the property of our clients, Essex Cricket does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused to items brought onto our property by the client or their guests or suppliers.

Behaviour

24. Essex Cricket has a strict policy with regards to the importation of alcohol, substance abuse and anti-social behaviour. Essex Cricket reserves the right to terminate any event which does not abide by this policy and will offer no refund in these circumstances.

Car Park

25. Our onsite car will be free of charge from 17.00 – 00.30 for each shared party night, on a first served basis. Please note for outside of these hours our Car Park Tariffs are displayed clearly throughout the car park and are also available on the Essex Cricket Conference & Events website. The Car Park is operated using ANPR technology and non-compliance with the advertised instructions will result in a fine.

Disabled Access

26. Please note that not all of our rooms have full disabled access. If you require disabled access please state this at the time of booking.