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Christmas at

Make this year’s Christmas a memorable one with Meliá and our range of exclusive private dining and party packages to suit any festive celebration.

PRIVATE DINING Featuring Bronze, Silver and Gold three course menu’s to give versatility for all party types and pocket sizes. All menus include exclusive use of one of our private dining rooms or L’Albufera restaurant.

Our Private Dining offer includes the following: • Your choice of a three course menu • Half a bottle of house wine • Half a bottle of mineral water • Full table decorations and crackers

Bronze: £35 Silver: £45 Gold: £55 Price per person. Includes VAT. Minimum numbers apply.

SHARED PARTIES Looking to celebrate in a big way? Shared parties offer companies and teams an opportunity to celebrate and network with others.

Our shared party nights include the following: • A glass of Cava on arrival • Unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks until 11:30pm • Full three course buffet menu • Live DJ and dancing until midnight Select spirits available at an additional £10 per person

£60 per person. Includes VAT. Suitable for group of 10-80.

THE PERFECT SPACE Meeting Rooms Our meeting spaces provide guests with the ultimate festive experience in an exclusive setting, ensuring that each party guest feels the essence of this seasonal occasion. Our suites; Albany, Chester and Osnaburgh, can be divided into private spaces to suit your party size, whilst Regent and Nash provide the ultimate intimate setting for a small group or family affair.

L’Albufera Restaurant Our award-winning restaurant can also be reserved for your private occasion, boasting a classic and intimate setting with a private bar - everything you need for a fine dining experience all in one place.

The Overture, located next to L’Albufera, can also be reserved for private meals with access to the bar and main restaurant, suitable for up to 12 people.

Dry Martini London Dry Martini London stems from an award-winning bar in Barcelona. Here you’ll find a tantalising selection of cocktails and Martini’s in an eclectic and sophisticated atmosphere.

Available for private hire, choose from our festive Canapé or Tapas menu. Reservations also available for small groups.

Minimum spend applies.

Christmas Parties are avaliable from Monday 13th November - Friday 19th January.

events.mwh@melia.com

+44 (0)207 391 3072

For further information & reservations, please contact our Meetings & Events team:

Bronze Starter

Potato & Leek Soup, Shaved Truffle (V) Beef Carpaccio, Grain Mustard Dressing, Micro Herbs, Parmesan Beetroot Salad, Goats Cheese Bon Bon (V)

Main

Roast Turkey, Cranberry Compote, Festive Trimmings Pan Seared Hake, Potato Galette, Miso Dressing Salt Baked Organic Carrots, Red Beets Gnocchi, Goats Curd (V)

Dessert

Warm Christmas Pudding, Brandy Anglaise Chocolate Ganache, Berry Compote, Clotted Cream Black Cherry Tart, Cherry Sorbet Tea, Coffee, Mini Mince Pies

ÂŁ35 per person. Includes VAT. Please select one dish per course for your entire party. Vegetarian requests will be catered for additionally.

For any specific dietary requirements, please let us know and we will be happy to cater for these separately.

Silver Starter

Duck Broth, Tapioca, Duck Parcel Pan Seared Hand Dived Scallops, Pickled Cucumber Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Onion Jus (V)

Main

Roast Turkey, Cranberry Compote, Festive Trimmings Roasted Black Angus Beef Fillet, Truffle Jus Pan Seared Wild Salmon, Shaved Radishes, Verjus Vinaigrette Poached Tofu, Dashi, Seaweed Salad (V)

Dessert

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Caramel Sauce Chocolate Fondant Ginger, Lime Bavarois Tea, Coffee, Mini Mince Pies

ÂŁ45 per person. Includes VAT Please select one dish per course for your entire party. Vegetarian requests will be catered for additionally.

For any specific dietary requirements, please let us know and we will be happy to cater for these separately.

Gold Starter

Wild Mushroom Soup, Crispy Quinoa, Citrus Crème Fraiche (V) Seared Foie Gras, Pickled Cherries, Baby Brioche Forman’s Royal Fillet Of Salmon, Shaved Fennel Radish Salad Venison, Tartare, Pickled Mouli, Mustard, Cress, Quail Egg

Main

Roast Turkey, Cranberry Compote, Festive Trimmings Juniper Smoked Duck Breast, Duck Leg, Beignette Ver Jus, Grapes Black Cod, Yellow Miso, Saki Vegetarian Broth, Baby Vegetables, Shitake, Mouli (V)

Dessert

Chocolate Ganache, Berry Compote, Clotted Cream Sticky Toffee Pudding, Caramel Sauce Warm Christmas Pudding, Brandy Anglaise Tea, Coffee, Mini Mince Pies

£55 per person. Includes VAT Please select one dish per course for your entire party. Vegetarian requests will be catered for additionally.

For any specific dietary requirements, please let us know and we will be happy to cater for these separately

For a more informal gathering, we will be hosting shared party nights on select dates in December. Perfect for smaller numbers who wish to celebrate with others or available exclusively for numbers of up to 80 guests.

Our shared party nights include the following; A glass of Cava on arrival Three course buffet menu Unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks until 11:30pm Select spirits available at an additional ÂŁ10 Per Person Live DJ and dancing until midnight

ÂŁ60 per person Includes VAT

Shared Party: Three Course Buffet Menu All three dishes from each course are included.

First Course Tomato, Red Onion & Mozzarella Salad (V) Roast Chicken & Rocket Salad Vegetarian Spring Roll with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce (V) Main Course Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings & Cranberry Sauce Grilled Salmon with Macerated Tomatoes & Shaved Fennel Vegetarian Paella (V) Desserts Christmas Pudding with Brandy Crème Anglaise Selection of Spanish Cheeses with Quince & Crackers Fresh Fruit Salad

Canape Menu Dukkha Spiced Lamb Loin with Cumin Yoghurt

Rare Roast Beef Crostini with Horseradish Crème Fraiche

Salmon Tartar Scallion on Toasted Brioche

Smoked Salmon on Blini with Salmon Roe

Mini Beef Burger with Tomato Relish

Tuna Tataki with Yuzu Wasabi Dressing

Gazpacho Shot (V)

Vegetarian Spring Roll with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce (V)

Green Asparagus Tempura with Dipping Sauce (V)

Crispy Pork Belly Bites

Parmesan Crisp with Goats Cheese & Quince Chutney (v)

Crispy Polenta Bites Wrapped with Tomato Jam

Tempura Prawn with Dipping Sauce

Caramelised Red Onion Tart (V)

Marinated Chicken Skewer

Shredded Duck Confit with Mango Hoi Sin Wild Mushroom Beignette with Crème Fraiche (V)

Seared Foie Gras on Toast with Cranberry Compote Desserts

Roast Artichoke & Goats Cheese on Lemon Bruschetta (V)

Lemon Posset

Salt Cod Croquette with Sauce Vierge

Citrus Tart

Crushed Broad Bean & Lemon Parsley Toast (V)

Chocolate Pot

Thai Beef Skewer with Chilli & Soy Dipping Sauce

Mixed Berry Shot

Mini Spinach Quiche (V)

£18 for 6 pieces / £25 for 12 pieces Includes VAT

Add a little extra to your party. It is Christmas!

Add a premium wine to your festive package.

White

Palacio de Bornos, 100% Sauvignon Blanc (£10pp) Valtea, Rias Baixas, 100% Albarino (£10pp)

Red

Enrique Mendoza, Alicante, 100% Pinot Noir (£10pp) Muga Reserva, Rioja, Tempranillo, Garnacha (£15pp) Cava Glass £5 / Bottle £25 Champagne - Veuve Clicquot Glass £12 / Bottle £60 Festive Cocktail Glass £10 / Jug £50 Festive Mocktail Glass £7 / Jug £30 All Prices Include VAT

Christmas Eve at The Place Soup Roasted Onion Soup with Cheese Croutons (V) Live Ham Carving Station Selection Of Salad & Cold Starters Smoked Duck Breast & Range Salad Sweet Potato Teriyaki (V) Tomato, Red Onion & Mozzarella Salad (V) Crab Salad with Green Chilli Lime & Coriander Mango & Baby Shrimp Salad Roast Chicken & Rocket Salad Asparagus, Artichokes & Peas with Crumbled Goats Cheese (V) Assorted Mixed Greens (V) Tapas Roasted Aubergine with Miso Dressing (V) Seared Five Spiced Duck with Mango & Papaya Slaw Tuna Tataki with Wasabi & Yuzu Dressing Ham And Cheese Croquettes Coconut Prawns with Sweet Chilli Lime Dipping Sauce Potato with Smoked Salmon Saffron Aioli Octopus with Red Chilli, Watermelon & Mint

Hot Options Rare Roast Rib of Beef, cooked in a Josper Oven Herb Crusted Lamb Racks Duck Breast served with Red Wine & Berry Jus Seared Cod Fillets with Miso Dressing Lemon Scented Whole Roasted Chicken, cooked in a Rotisserie Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings & Cranberry Sauce Seafood Paella Live Cooking Vegetable Paella Live Cooking Hot Sides Potato Purée with Shaved Truffle Peelings (V) Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Baby Onions & Sherry Vinaigrette (V) Butternut Squash Risotto with Deep Fried Leeks (V) Penne Pasta with Roasted Tomato & Shaved Parmesan (V) Steamed Broccoli with Roasted Almond Butter (V) Honey Glazed Carrots & Parsnips (V) Dessert Selection Individual Dark Chocolate Pots with Vanilla Cream Foam Christmas Pudding with Brandy Crème & Anglaise Spanish Christmas Sweets Selection of Ice Creams Lemon Tarts Chocolate Fountain

Buffet Style. Adults £40. Children £20 Includes VAT. Excludes Service.

L’Albufera Christmas Eve Menu Amuse Bouche Starters Foie Gras Brûlée with Spiced Pineapple Brioche Housed Cured Wild Salmon with Radish & Micro Herb Salad Duck Consommé with Wild Mushrooms & White Truffle Essence Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Onion Jus (V) Main Course Lamb Cooked Two Ways with Pea Purée & Pickled Vegetables Aberdeen Angus Beef with Black Truffle Jus Pan Seared Cod With Chorizo & Braised White Beans Salt Baked Organic Carrots with Red Beets Gnocchi & Goats Curd (V) Desserts Chocolate Soufflé with Raspberry Sorbet Individual Lemon Tart with Pistachio Ice Cream Vanilla & Butter Milk Panna Cotta Garden Selection of Cheeses with Crackers & Quince Paste Tea, Coffee & Petit Fours

£50 per person Includes VAT. Excludes Service.

Christmas Day at The Place Live Ham Carving Station Soup Chicken & Watercress Chowder with Red Onion Crostini Selection of Salad & Cold Starters Smoked Mackerel & Avocado Salad Red Chicory Salad with Poached Pears & Gorgonzola Tomato, Red Onion & Mozzarella Salad Smoked Salmon with Citrus & Crème Fraiche Baby Shrimp Cocktail Roast Chicken & Pineapple with Rocket Salad Assorted Mixed Greens Apple & Celery Waldorf Salad Tapas White Anchovies with Parsley & Fresh Herbs Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Blinis Ham And Chesse Croquettes Chicken Vol Au Vents Potato Tortilla Octopus with Red Chilli Watermelon & Mint Seafood Cold Bar Scottish Langoustines Oysters Lobsters Crab Claws

Hot Options Rare Roast Sirloin of Beef Baby Suckling Pig, cooked in our Rotisserie with Apple Sauce Duck Breast served with Red Wine & Berry Jus Seared Hake Fillets with Salsa Verde Lemon Scented Whole Roasted Chicken, cooked in Rotisserie Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings & Cranberry Sauce Seafood Paella Live Cooking Vegetable Paella Live Cooking Hot Sides Potato Gratin (V) Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Baby Onions & Sherry Vinaigrette (V) Mushroom Risotto (V) Honey Glazed Carrots & Parsnips (V) Steamed Broccoli Roasted Almond Butter (V) Corn On The Cob (V) Dessert Selection Chocolate Fountain & Strawberries Individual Dark Chocolate Pots with Vanilla Cream Foam Christmas Pudding with Brandy Crème Anglaise Spanish Christmas Sweets Selection of Ice Creams Lemon Tarts

Buffet Style. Adults £40. Children £20.

Includes VAT. Excludes Service.

New Years Eve at The Place Roast Turkey With All The Trimmings And Cranberry Sauce Seafood Paella Live Cooking Steamed Mussels White Wine And Garlic Steamed Clams With Tomato Saffron Vegetable Paella Live Cooking

Live Ham Carving Station Soup Lobster Bisque & Fresh Crab Meat Selection of Salad & Cold Starters Smoked Duck Breast & Range Salad Sweet Potato Teriyaki Tomato, Red Onion & Mozzarella Salad Smoked Salmon Baby Shrimp Cocktail Roast Chicken & Rocket Salad Baby Potato Salad Bowl of Mixed Leaves

Seafood Cold Bar Selection Of Oysters Fresh Crayfish Scottish Langoustines

Tapas White Anchovies with Parsley & Fresh Herbs Prawn Cocktail Puff Aubergine & Caviar Crostini Fennel Skewer with Marinated Feta Crab & Ginger Filo Pastry Tarts Grilled Beef Fillet with Salsa Verde Potato Tortilla Octopus with Red Chilli, Watermelon & Mint Hot Options Rare Roast Sirloin of Beef Suckling Pig, cooked in Rotisserie with Apple Sauce Duck Breast Served with Red Wine & Berry Jus Seared Cod Fillets with Salsa Verde Lemon Scented Whole Roasted Chicken, cooked in Rotisserie

Hot Sides Potato Gratin (V) Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Baby Onions & Sherry Vinaigrette (V) Mushroom Risotto (V) Cauliflower Gratin (V) Steamed Broccoli Roasted Almond Butter (V) International Cheese Selection Dessert Selection Individual Dark Chocolate Pots with Vanilla Cream Foam Christmas Pudding With Brandy Crème Anglaise Spanish Christmas Sweets Selection Of Ice Creams Lemon Tarts Chocolate Fountain

Buffet Style. Adults £95. Children £47.50 Includes VAT. Excludes Service.

New Years Eve Tasting Menu at L’Albufera Welcome glass of Veuve Clicquot & an Amuse Bouche in our Dry Martini Bar Slivers of Octopus with Yuzu Passion Fruit & Samphire

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Carpaccio of Black Angus Aberdeen Beef with Shaved Parmesan Radishes & Truffles

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Oysters Saint Claire, Number 3 Sake Mignonette

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Jerusalem Artichoke Purée with Seared Foie Gras

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Pan Seared Black Cod with Miso Saki Dressing

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Lamb Two-Ways with Pea Purée

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Duck Mango & Papaya Salad

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Manchego & Quince Preserve

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Dessert Trilogy

£135 per person Includes VAT. Excludes Service.