CHRISTMAS PARTIES
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VALE RESORT, Hensol Park, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan. tel: 01443 665803; www.valeresort.com Marketing manager Stephanie Metson talks about having ourselves a very merry Christmas at The Vale: “We have a capacity of up to 330, and menu prices start at £43 per person. We have lots of traditional Christmas favourites and a special gin-themed menu. Our ‘Gin’gle Bell Ball will include a Hensol Castle gin from the new Hensol Castle Distillery which opens this winter. Our Absolute Party night includes many extras, plus the booker goes free with any party over 20.”
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TWENTY NINE PARK PLACE, 29 Park Place, Cardiff. tel: 029 2115 7605; www.knifeandforkfood.co.uk General manager David Tregoning tells us about the mistletoe and Cointreau wine: “The crowd pleaser this year is a starter of deep-fried brie, dried cranberry, walnut and onion chutney and port gel. The slow braised venison ballotine is the little bit of luxury you deserve this party season and is served with orange-roasted carrots and truffle pomme pur e. inish with a dessert from our super talented pastry chef Amy – mince pie crumble tart with clotted cream ice cream churned in-house . or winter warmth drinks there’s home-made mulled wine and cider, wine with Cointreau and spiced rum cider. We take parties up to about 60, and prices start at £27.50 for a three course meal.”
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HOLM HOUSE HOTEL, Marine Parade, Cardiff, Penarth. 029 2070 6029; www.holmhousehotel.com General manager Daniel Jones talks about the winter wonderland at Holm House Hotel: We’re running three different menus o er the Christmas period. Our festive set lunch, dinner and afternoon tea are all inspired by the classic, much-loved homely food. But we’ve added contemporary twists including passion fruit posset with coconut meringue and spicy mango salsa can follow a classic like turkey escalope with cranberry and onion stuffing. There’ll be fire places, Christmas trees, and an après ski lodge, and we have the capacity for up to 100 guests. Prices start at £2,000 for venue hire and the menu from £19.50.”
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THE DISCOVERY INN, Celyn Avenue, Cardiff. tel: 029 2075 5015; www.knifeandforkfood.co.uk Ryan Lewis, general manager, suggests reasons why The isco ery nn will offer you a ery merry time: “The function room has no hire charge, however it would need to be for a minimum of 25 persons and food must be selected from our buffet menu. We have the capacity for approximately 120 people. Menu choices include turkey Kiev, leek ganoush and za’atar; beetroot wellington, mushroom, leek, roasted sweet potatoes with spinach and dill elout and red el et cheesecake with morello cherry, sorbet and meringue. A threecourse meal starts at £25.” ■
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Discover the incredible puddings at The Discovery; ABOVE: Twenty Nine place will be serving up traditional dishes with a twist, like this beetroot Wellington