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Christmas at strand palace 2019

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Christmas at strand palaceWELCOME................................................................................................................................................3

AFTERNOON TEA..................................................................................................................................4

PRIVATE DINING.....................................................................................................................................5

CANAPÉS.................................................................................................................................................6

CHRISTMAS DINNER..............................................................................................................................7

CHRISTMAS DAY.....................................................................................................................................8

BUBBLES..................................................................................................................................................9

STAY AT STRAND PALACE..................................................................................................................10

Strand Palace has a long tradition of hosting wonderful Christmas celebrations,

dating all the way back to when we first welcomed guests through our doors

in 1909. From raucous parties in the roaring 20s, through dances for weary

Londoners and American servicemen in the war years, to late-night revelry in

the swinging 60s, we’ve seen it all. We are proud to offer a range of festivities

and fun.

This year, our new restaurant and bar, Haxells, hosts Christmas in the heart

of London, with enticing menus curated by our Executive Chef. Throughout

December, we’re be serving a superb Christmas menu, in our restaurant, bar

and private dining room. What’s more, we have placed a festive twist on our

irresistible afternoon tea!

However you would like to celebrate this year, we look forward to welcoming

you to Strand Palace and ensuring your night is a real cracker!

David MacRae

Managing Director

merryChristmas,Everyone!

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Afternoontea

SANDWICHESTurkey and cranberry club sandwich

Beetroot salmon & dill sour cream on rye bread

Roasted pumpkin, hummus and spinach on basil bread

Brie and cranberries on white bloomer

CAKESChristmas Victoria sponge

filled with fresh cream and cranberry conserve

Christmas pudding cheesecake

Orange dome shaped orange mousse on chocolate salami base

Chocolate Christmas choux bun

Christmas Tree Shortbread with layers of dark chocolate and white chocolate ganache

SCONES

Freshly baked cranberry scones & plain scones served with Cornish clotted cream & strawberry conserve

Tea or Coffee

add a little sparkle

Enjoy your afternoon tea with the following drink choices:

Pink Christmas Gin & Tonic £35pp

Bottomless Bubbles £39pp

Bottomless Champagne £42pp

LEt the Festivi-Tea begin!£29 per person

We are able to accommodate any dietary requirements. For afternoon tea, we kindly ask that 48 hours notice is given

Please note this is a sample menu and may be subject to change4

private diningparty menu

StarterSalmon & tuna tartar, dill crème fraîche

Ham & pea croquettes, parmesan & little gem salad

Smoked duck breast salad with hazelnuts & pomegranate

Roasted carrot, butternut squash & coconut cream soup with pumpkin seeds

main Sea bass on crushed potatoes, cherry tomato & basil compote

Pan roasted chicken breast, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms

Pork belly with apple sauce & root vegetables

Lentil, butternut squash, kale & broad bean casserole

DessertLemon tart, clotted cream

Chocolate tart with mint & lemon crème fraîche

Selection of British cheese with crackers, grapes & celery

Honey & basil fruit salad

2 courses £30 | 3 courses £35Please pre-order one option from each course per person

Please note this is a sample menu and may be subject to change 5

Canapés

COLD London gin marinated salmon

Devon crab & green apple salad

Seared tuna, tomato salsa

Duck confit, fig marmalade

Caesar chicken

British charcuterie & olive skewer

Grilled vegetable & basil crostini

Avocado mousse & tomato

Goat cheese & onion confit tartlet

HOT

Mini salmon & cod fishcake with dill sour cream

Prawns, mushroom & chives vol au vent

Fish tempura

Sticky Asian meatballs with sesame-soy

Shepherd’s pie croquette, mint yoghurt

Grilled ham & cheese brioche

Potato, parmesan & basil tartlet

Egg tortilla with grilled pepper

Spiced cauliflower bites

SWEETChocolate mousse with pistachio

Cheesecake

Vanilla millefeuille

Marinated pineapple with mint & cinnamon

£3 each. Minimum order 10 pieces per canapé.

Please note this is a sample menu and may be subject to change 6

STARterChicken & duck terrine

Spiced pineapple-ginger relish and sourdough toast

Beetroot cured salmon Dill crème fraîche, dark rye bread

Butternut squash & red pepper soup

with thyme & sunflower seeds

mainRoast turkey breast

Wrapped in Cumbrian ham with sage, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables & thyme-infused gravy

Sea bass

Crushed new potatoes, cherry tomato & basil confit

Quinoa casserole with wild mushroom & chickpea

dessert

Christmas pudding* & brandy cream

Dark chocolate mousse

crushed meringues & berries

British cheese selection with crackers & grapes

get merry

Welcome bubbles & half a bottle of wine (red or white) £15pp

£45 per personAvailable on 1 - 31 December

FROM 12PM TO 11:30PM

ChristmasDinner

*We are able to accommodate any dietary requirements,

a vegan, non-alcoholic, gluten free Christmas pudding is available on request

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buffet service available on 25 december Served 12pm - 4pm & 6pm - 10pm

Glass of bubbly

Chicken & duck terrine with spiced pineapple-ginger relish

Beetroot cured salmon with dill crème fraîche

Chicken Cobb salad with avocado, boiled egg, cucumber & tomato

Butternut squash and red pepper soup with thyme and sunflower seeds

Bread selection

Cured meat selection with chutneys & pickles

Smoked mackerel pate with green onion & beetroot horseradish relish

Prawn & crayfish cocktail

Roast turkey

Roast gammon

Accompanied by roast potatoes, brussel sprouts, Yorkshire pudding, pigs in blankets, honey roasted parsnips, buttered carrots, cranberry sauce & thyme gravy

Seared salmon on crushed new potatoes, cherry tomato & basil confit

Quinoa casserole with wild mushroom & chickpea

Christmas pudding & brandy cream

Dark chocolate mousse with crushed meringues and berries

Mince pies

Fruit salad

ChristmasDay

£55 per person

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bubbles SPARKLING Bottle

Vaporetto Prosecco Brut NV £35Prosecco, Italy

Chapel Down Brut NV £55 Kent, England

CHAMPAGNE Bottle

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV £80

Veuve Clicquot Rose Brut NV £98

Moet & Chandon Imperial NV £110

Veuve Clicquot Vintage Blanc Reserve 2008 £115

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs £140

DRINKS menu

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV

£60

pre-order special

1ST - 31ST DECEMBER

When you pre-order with us for

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SILENTNIGHTS

STAY ATSTRAND PALACE

Christmas on the Strand is a magical time, and our guestrooms at Strand Palace provide the perfect comfort after a day of exploring in the winter-time.

From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another.

The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other.

EMILY MATTHEWS

Use code XMAS19 when you book your room direct online.

Valid on stays between 16 - 29 December

SUPERIOR ROOMS FROM £89

Non-refundable, minimum 2 nights length of stay applies.

Available with and without breakfast. Subject to availability. 10

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Strand Palace Hotel, 372 Strand, London, WC2R 0JJ

To book

Please email or phone to discuss your requirements haxells@strandpalacehotel.co.uk | strandpalacehotel.co.uk/haxells

+44 (0)20 7379 4737

We are able to accommodate any dietary requirements. If you have any allergies or food intolerance, please speak to a member of our staff about your requirements before ordering.

A full list of allergens contained in each dish is available upon request. Denotes the item is vegetarian. Denotes the item is vegan.

25ml spirits available upon request. All prices are in GBP and are inclusive of VAT at the current prevailing rate. Please note that a discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill.