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Be Our Guest

Spending Christmas at Wivenhoe House is a truly magical experience.

Soak up the festive atmosphere without having to worry about cooking or cleaning up after your Christmas feast.

You can relax and enjoy the holiday without any of the stress that often comes with hosting.

Everyone is warmly welcome whether you’re here for a Christmas party, a tipple or two or you are spending the whole festive period with us!

StephenRobson

General Manager

If you have any questions about our festive offerings please call us on 01206 878450, email events@wivenhoehouse.co.uk or check the Festive page on our website.

Please note information in this brochure may be subject to change.

Christmas Getaways

Spend Christmas at Wivenhoe House Hotel

CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS DAY

Arrival: From 3pm with Mulled wine & mince pies in the lounges

Three-course à la carte meal at your chosen time, featuring live music by singer Angie Diggens

Christmas 3 Night Package

Classic

£612.50 per person

Superior £662.50 per person

Superior Balcony

£712.50 per person

Deluxe £737.50 per person

Luxury

£775.00 per person

Based on two people sharing.

8-10am: Breakfast & bucks fizz in the garden suite

12pm: Champagne & canapé reception

12.30pm: Christmas Lunch

Evening buffet served in the main house from 7pm -8.30pm

Join us for a festive film to finish the day

BOXING DAY

8-10am: Breakfast in Park Brasserie

Three-course lunch at your chosen time in Park Brasserie

Evening buffet served in the main house from 7pm-8.30pm

Join us for a festive film to finish the day

A 50% non-refundable deposit is taken at the time of booking, final payment is to be made by the 1st of December.

Christmas Party Nights

If you are looking for a really special Christmas party celebration, then join us for an evening of food, fun and frivolities.

Welcome drink

Three-course Christmas menu

Selfie photobooth

DJ to dance the night away

Carriages at Midnight

Thursday - Sunday £72pp

More dates

Exclusive parties are available in the Garden and Park Brasserie on dates throughout November, December and January. Minimum numbers may apply.

Why Drive Home?

Private Parties

Private lunches and dinners can also be held in our stunning Drawing Room,

Signature Room or Parlour starting from £49.50pp.

Stay the night in one of our beautiful bedrooms for a special rate from only £120, including a full English breakfast. Just give us a call on 01206 878450 to book

A £20 per person non-refundable deposit is taken at the time of booking

Party Night Menu

Starters

Pork & chicken liver pate, red onion marmalade, lambs leaf lettuce & toasted brioche (G,S,M E)

Smoked salmon on a potato pancake herb cream cheese, pickled beetroot & caviar (G,M S,Mo,E,F)

Salt baked celeriac, date puree, Waldorf salad & truffle vinaigrette (Ce,S,Mu,N,E)

Mains

Roast turkey breast, pig in blanket, sage & onion stuffing, roast potatoes buttered sprouts & turkey gravy (G,M,Ce,S)

Pithivier of potato, leek & mushroom with blue cheese sauce, pickled mushrooms & watercress (G,M,Ce,S)

Braised beef feather blade, parsley mash, green beans & Bourguignonne sauce (Ce, M, S)

Oven roast seabass fillet, new potatoes, tenderstem broccoli & chowder sauce (Ce,M,S,C,Mo F)

Desserts

Christmas pudding with brandy custard (G,M S,E)

Vanilla pannacotta, citrus jam & amaretti biscuit crumb (G M,E)

Chocolate mousse cherry gel, madeleine sponge, Chantilly & dark chocolate shavings (G,M S,So,E)

Selection of British cheeses, Bramley apple chutney, celery, grapes & crackers (G,M Ce,S,Mu Se) + £4 supplement

M Milk, C Crustaceans, Ce Ce ery E Egg, S Su phates So Soya Se Sesame

F Fish, Mu Mustard, N Nuts G G uten, P Peanuts, L Lupin, Mo Molluscs

Festive Lunch & Dinner

Join friends, colleagues and family in the Park Brasserie this Christmas for lunch or dinner. The Park Brasserie will be beautifully decorated, Christmas music will be playing and the turkey will be cooked to perfection!

Starters

Pork & chicken liver pate, red onion marmalade lambs leaf lettuce & toasted brioche (G,S,M E)

Smoked salmon on a potato pancake, herb cream cheese, pickled beetroot & caviar (G,M S,Mo,E,F)

Salt baked celeriac, date puree, Waldorf salad & truffle vinaigrette (Ce,S,Mu,N,E)

Mains

Roast turkey breast, pig in blanket, sage & onion stuffing, roast potatoes, buttered sprouts & turkey gravy (G,M,Ce,S)

Pithivier of potato, leek & mushroom with blue cheese sauce, pickled mushrooms & watercress (G,M,Ce,S)

Braised beef feather blade, parsley mash, green beans & Bourguignonne sauce (Ce, M, S)

Oven roast seabass fillet, new potatoes, tenderstem broccoli & chowder sauce (Ce,M,S,C,Mo,F)

Desserts

Christmas pudding with brandy custard (G,M S E)

Vanilla pannacotta, citrus jam & amaretti biscuit crumb (G M,E)

Chocolate mousse, cherry gel, madeleine sponge, Chantilly & dark chocolate shavings (G,M S So,E)

Selection of British cheeses, Bramley apple chutney, celery, grapes & crackers (G,M Ce,S,Mu Se) + £4 supplement

M Milk C Crustaceans Ce Celery, E Egg, S Sulphates, So Soya, Se Sesame, F Fish, Mu Mustard N Nuts, G Gluten, P Peanuts L Lup n Mo Mol uscs

Three-course seasonal menu £39.95pp Available 22 November - 24 December nd th

To book call 01206 863666 or email info@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

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To book call 01206 863666 or email info@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

The Menu

Sandwiches & Savouries

Coronation turkey | Gl Mi, So, E, Mu

Hot smoked salmon, lemon & dill cream cheese | Gl, Mi So Fi

Cucumber & mint butter | Gl, Mi, So

Egg mayonnaise & cress | Gl, Mi, So, E

Pork Sage and Onion Sausage Roll | Gl, E Su

Fruit & Vanilla Scones Gl Mi, E, Su

with Roddas clotted cream (Mi) & Tiptree preserve

Cakes & Sweet Treats

Cranberry & white chocolate macaron | Mi E, So, N

Black forest sponge | Gl, Mi E Su

Clementine posset with a cinnamon madeline | Gl Mi, E

Frangipane mince pie | Gl, Mi, E, So, Su, N

Vegetarian & vegan menus also available.

M Milk, C Crustaceans Ce Celery, E Egg, S Sulphates, So Soya, Se Sesame, F F sh Mu Mustard N Nuts, G Gluten, P Peanuts L Lupin, Mo Molluscs

Christmas Day Lunch

Testulat d’Or Champagne & canapés reception

… San Daniele ham, roasted figs, dolcelatte, toasted walnuts & mizuna with a honey & truffle dressing (M,S N)

… Roasted halibut, saffron & prawn risotto, sea vegetables, chives & shellfish oil (Ce,M S,F Mo,C)

… Roast turkey breast & leg, fig & rosemary stuffing, pig in blanket, duck fat roasted potatoes, buttered sprouts, seasonal vegetables & cranberry gravy (M,Ce S,G)

… Christmas pudding with clementine gel candied orange & brandy custard (G,M,S E)

Or

Chocolate orange mousse, vanilla sponge, Cointreau Anglaise (M,G,E,So)

Or

Selection of British cheeses, Bramley apple chutney, celery grapes & crackers (M,G,Ce,S,Mu)

… Tea or coffee with mince pie chocolate truffles (M,S,So)

M Milk C Crustaceans Ce Celery, E Egg, S Sulphates, So Soya, Se Sesame, F Fish, Mu Mustard N Nuts, G Gluten, P Peanuts L Lup n Mo Mol uscs

Gather around the table for a festive feast filled with seasonal flavours, heart warming dishes, and sparkling holiday cheer.

Price: £149.50pp (Non-residents)

A 50% non-refundable deposit is taken at the time of booking

Final payment is to be made by the 1 December. st

To book call 01206 863666 or email info@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

Boxing Day Lunch

Starters

Roasted butternut squash soup, pumpk n seed & sage pesto (G,M,Ce S,So)

C assic prawn cocktail, brown bread & butter, lemon (Ce G C F,M,So,S E)

Ham hock terrine picca illi purée crispy egg & pea salad (G,S,Mu,E

Tomato & mozzarella arancin , marinara sauce, pecorino & basil oil l (G S,Ce,E M)

Smoked chicken Caesar salad with sourdough croutons & anchovies (G,M Mu So F E)

Salt & pepper squid salad with coriander & soy lime & sesame dressing (G Mo So Se S,F

Mains

Roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudd ng, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese seasonal vegetables & red wine gravy (G E,M S,Ce,Mu)

Slow cooked pork be ly, potato rosti warm celeriac remoulade apple puree & black pudding jus (G M,S Ce,Mu

Chicken Kiev baked potato purée, green beans, crispy shallots & chicken us (G,S M,Ce,E)

Thai green vegetab e curry coconut jasmine rice coriander & ime (Ce,C)

Beer battered haddock, thick cut chips m nted mushy peas, tartare sauce & emon n (G,SF,E,Mu,M

Gri led skate wing saffron new potatoes, tenderstem broccoli & musse & herb butter (F M,C,Mo)

Desserts

Treacle Tart, clotted cream, steeped blackberries (G, E, M, S) Apple & pear crumble, vanil a custard (-)

Chocolate torte with caramelised banana & honeycomb ice cream (So, M, E)

Raspberry ripple cheesecake, raspberry compote (M E G)

Clementine Pavlova, Chantil y cream, shaved dark chocolate (E So, M, S)

Selection of Br tish Cheeses Crackers Celery App e Grapes & Chutney (M, Ce, S, Se G, Mu)

M M lk C Crustaceans, Ce Celery E Egg S Su phates So Soya, Se Sesame

F F sh Mu Mustard N Nuts G Gluten, P Peanuts, L Lup n, Mo Mol uscs

After the excitement of Christmas, keep the festivities going with a mouth watering Boxing Day lunch at Park Brasserie!

Join us for a culinary celebration filled with comforting flavours and warm hospitality.

Price: £60pp (Non-residents)

A 50% non-refundable deposit is taken at the time of booking

Final payment is to be made by the 1 December. st

To book call 01206 863666 or email info@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

Twixmas Getaways

Relax & unwind after the festivities at Wivenhoe House Hotel

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ONE NIGHT STAY

Bed & breakfast

Lunch / dinner for two

Complimentary late checkout (subject to availability)

Classic: £175.00

Superior: £195.00

Superior Balcony £200.00

Deluxe: £235 00

Luxury: £255.00

TWO NIGHT STAY

Bed & breakfast

Afternoon tea for two

Dinner for two (2 night) nd

Complimentary late checkout (subject to availability)

Classic: £335.00

Superior: £375.00

Superior Balcony £385.00

Deluxe: £395.00

Luxury: £415.00

Full payment will be taken at the time of booking.

To book call 01206 863666 or email info@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

Christmas Treats

ChristmasMarket:Sunday16November th

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Ticketsarejust£3.50andeachguestwillreceiveafreemincepie!

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YouwilllearnhowtocreateyourveryownluxuryChristmasdoor wreathtotakehome!

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Festive Princess Party: Sunday 7 December th

Step into a world where fairy tales and dreams come true. We invite you and your little ones to join us for a magical Afternoon Tea with Princesses Elsa, Anna & Belle, where fantasy meets reality in the most enchanting way possible.

To find out more visit wivenhoehouse.co.uk/whats-on

Christmas with the Knightingales: Sunday 14th December

Experience The Knightingales' magical Christmas show featuring stunning harmonies, Swing-style carols and vintage charm at Wivenhoe House Hotel.

Enjoy a two-course meal followed by this festive performance. £52.50pp.

To find out more visit wivenhoehouse.co.uk/whats-on

Gift Vouchers

Looking for a special gift? Why not give the gift of Wivenhoe House this festive season.

Call us on 01206 863 666, visit us in person or order your gift card online via our website gvsvouchers.giftvouchersolutions.co.uk

Pizza Parties

Gather your colleagues or friends and celebrate the season in style!

Enjoy one delicious pizza and two refreshing beers for just £29.95

per person, all under our fully heated pergolas – the perfect cosy setting for a festive evening. Whether you're looking to toast to the year's successes or simply share some Christmas cheer.

Maximum 30 people

To book call 01206 863666 or email info@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

with entertainment from MJ Soul

See in the New Year in style at our black-tie gala dinner celebration!

Champagne & canapés on arrival

Four-course meal

Live singer MJ Soul

DJ till 1am

Champagne toast at midnight

Price: £155pp

Package info for overnight stays:

New Year 1 Night Package

Classic

Superior

Superior Balcony

£257.00 per person

£272.50 per person

£285.50 per person

Deluxe £298.50 per person

Luxury

£316.50 per person

Based on two people sharing. Price includes Gala ticket.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is taken at the time of booking

Final payment is to be made by the 1st of December.

Gala Dinner Menu

Starter

Confit duck pistachio & smoked breast terrine prune & Armagnac purée toasted brioche (G,M,S,E,So,N)

Intermediate

Confit salmon, torched cucumber, buttermilk caviar preserved lemon & dill oil (M,S F,Mo)

Main

Roast fillet of British beef with short rib & gruyere croquetta, potato gratin, sauteed King cabbage, girolles & bone marrow jus (G,M,Ce,S,Mu,E)

Dessert

Chocolate & salted caramel mousse, shortbread biscuit & hazelnut praline (G,M So.E,N)

Please contact the events team to see the vegetarian and vegan menu

M Milk, C Crustaceans, Ce Ce ery E Egg, S Sulphates So Soya Se Sesame, F Fish Mu Mustard N Nuts, G Gluten, P Peanuts, L Lupin, Mo Molluscs

To book call 01206 878450 or email events@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

New Year Eve

in Park Brasserie

Ring in the new year with a delightful three-course meal at The Park Brasserie. Join us for an evening of great food and celebration as we welcome the new year in style.

To book call 01206 863666 or email info@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

The Menu

STARTER

Antipasti platter – A selection of cured meats, olives & vegetables, bocconcini & breads( G M, S, So)

Vegetarian option available

Roasted sirloin of beef skinny fries, field mushroom, cherry tomatoes, baby gem salad with blue cheese & chive dressing, peppercorn sauce (M, Ce, S, Mu)

Field mushroom and Marmite pie, cherry tomatoes, Diane sauce & fries

£72.50 per person

M Milk, C Crustaceans, Ce Ce ery E Egg, S Su phates So Soya Se Sesame

F Fish, Mu Mustard, N Nuts G G uten, P Peanuts, L

A £50 non-refundable deposit is taken at the time of booking.

Final payment is to be made by the 1 of December. st

MAIN

(G, Ce, M S Mu E)

DESSERT

Lemon meringue cheesecake, lemon curd pistachios & lemon balm (G, M, E, N)

Lupin, Mo Molluscs

How to Find Us

Sat Nav: CO4 3FA

Please note some sat navs may direct you to the wrong side of Wivenhoe Park so you may need to enter ‘Boundary Road’ instead of the postcode.

By car:

Whether approaching Wivenhoe House Hotel from London and the South or from Ipswich and the North via the A12, take the exit marked Colchester (A133).

Follow the A133 towards Clacton, then take the B1027 for Wivenhoe before turning right into Boundary Road, then right into Park Road.

The entrance for Wivenhoe House is shared with the University of Essex but Park Road leads you through Wivenhoe Park directly to Wivenhoe House which you will see from the road.

Wivenhoe House, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3FA

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