Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding and our very best wishes to you for the future.

The Hilton York is a fantastic

venue for your wedding …

o Enhance your Wedding Album with stunning shots of Clifford's Tower and the Gardens

near the river Ouse.

o A historic city for the perfect Wedding day.

o Private bar

o Relaxing conservatory area

o Civil Ceremony licence

o A dedicated Wedding Organiser

o Tailor made package to suit your needs

o High standards of Food and Drink

Here’s what some of our guest’s have recently said about The Hilton York …

“I have attended a function in your hotel before and was impressed by the quality of service and food.”

“Many of our guests commented on the quality of the food, and the friendly staff who served it.”

“HILTON may be a large worldwide group but the personal service given was second to none!”

“Clean rooms, friendly and efficient staff, great ambience!”

“The Bride and Groom were always struck by the personal approach which they received. They were tickled pink when they were asked to sample a selection of the various dishes available on the big day”

We will be delighted to offer you our services for your very special day. With our experience in

arranging wedding receptions we will take away any concerns you may have regarding this

important occasion.

We pride ourselves on our expertise, courtesy, quality of food and service. It is our aim to make

your wedding a day never to be forgotten.

Our wedding package is real value for money and is especially designed to help you with your

choice of menu, toast drinks, table arrangements and to meet your budget. Should you prefer, we

will be happy to design a reception to suit your individual requirements.

We also have special discounted room rates available for those guests who wish to stay with us.

Our team of banqueting personnel will be pleased to meet you, show you our facilities and

discuss your requirements. In choosing the Hilton Hotel York for your wedding you are assured of

the finest service and facilities in York.

Planning Your Special Day

First steps. The first thing you will be planning is the budget. Talk between yourselves and your

respective parents about the kind of service you would like; you may wish to be married in church,

a register office or you might prefer to have a civil ceremony at our hotel. You will find that your

parents will be of enormous help to you in discussing the budget, they will have first-hand

knowledge of the best way to allocate the money. On your very special day, you will want the

finest of everything so plan carefully the style of reception and honeymoon.

When you have decided, visit your Vicar or Registrar and make arrangements for your marriage

ceremony. They will be of great help to you both and explain everything you will need to know. If

you wish, a rehearsal can be arranged to set your minds at ease and to assure you that it will all

be perfect on your wedding day. Take this opportunity to apply for a marriage licence if

necessary.

Book Your Reception

When you have the date, arrange and book your reception. We will be more than happy to offer

you any professional advice on catering matters, style of seating arrangements and anything else

you may be unsure of.

You have probably discussed between yourselves who to invite, so make a check-list. It’s easy to

forget somebody when you have so many people who will want to be there on your special day.

Think of all your relatives and friends, on both sides and write them down for your respective

mothers to compile a guest list.

The Complete Wedding Package

‘it’s all included in the price ...’

Everything you will need for your Special Day is included in our prices. All you have to do is choose your

ideal wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening Buffet then we’ll arrange the rest.

A Complimentary Menu Tasting (one meal, three choices) to ensure you have picked the right menu for

the day.

A Complimentary Glass of Champagne for the Bride and Bridegroom while they relax prior to the

arrival of their guests

Your Personal Toastmaster to guide you through the day will be with you from the moment you arrive

Floral Decorations will be provided by our florist for all your tables in colours to

Complement your personal colour scheme

Flexibility in Creating Your Menu from just around £24.95

Printed Menus

Place Cards

Personalised Seating Plan to cater for the individual needs of your family

Licence Extension we will apply for this if you wish to party late (Bar until 12 30am Disco until 1am)

Excellent Cloakroom Facilities are available for all your guests

No Room Hire for your Wedding Breakfast

A Private Changing Room for the Bridal Party to freshen up (Available from 12 30 - 14 30)

A complimentary Hilton Guestroom for the Bride and Bridegroom on their Wedding Night

Your First Anniversary Dinner a three course meal and bottle of wine in Towers Restaurant for

the happy couple after their first year together

To enjoy all of the above services with our compliments, you need only to choose a three course wedding

breakfast menu, one of our drinks packages and an Evening Reception buffet, for a minimum number of

55* people and we’ll do the rest. If this does not apply, please ask for our very reasonable charges for the

above package.

*Following minimum numbers apply; City of York Suite (or Part there of) 55

The following maximum numbers apply City of York Suite (or Part there of) 180

We are proud to announce that we are still

one of the very first venues in the area to be granted a new Marriage ceremony Licence. If you would like

to hold your Wedding Ceremony at our Hotel with your reception to follow, we would be delighted to

arrange everything for you. Please contact our Sales Team for further details.

Booking Procedure

Once you have decided upon a date, it is advisable to contact a member of our Hotel Conference

and Banqueting Sales Team, who will be pleased to help you book the right function room and

advise you on anything you need to know. At this point a provisional booking can be made.

Your provisional booking will be held for a period of 14 days, without any obligations.

Once your definite decision has been made, and you would like to hold your wedding reception at

the Hilton York, we will require a deposit of £500.00. A further 40% will be required three months

before the wedding and final payment two weeks prior.

Once you have decided you want to book at the Hilton York and would like to have a show round

please call the team and book an appointment to ensure that there will be one of us to meet you

and that we can also view the function room at the time stated.

In the event of a cancellation, we regret that all deposits and subsequent payments are non-

refundable, cancellation charges will also apply in accordance with the Hilton Terms and

Conditions of booking. (A copy of which is available on request)

Final numbers and arrangements will be required 2 weeks prior to the Reception and this will be

the number charged for, even if the numbers should lower on the day.

Children five years to twelve years are charged half the adult price. Children under five, attend

with the Managers compliments.

On the pages to Follow you will find our Banqueting Menu’s, When deciding on your menu choice

please choose One Starter, One Main Course, (a Vegetarian Option if Required) and a Dessert.

Canapés

All Choices are £1.50 per item.

We recommend a minimum of four items, two cold and two hot per person.

Cold Selection

Smoked Salmon and Marscapone Crostini

Duck and Orange Parfait with Melba Toast

Pastrami Rouille with Asparagus

Cherry Tomato Bloody Mary with Feta Cheese (v)

Artichoke and Sun Blush Tomato Mousse on Dark Rye (v)

Hot Selection

Crispy Duck Pancakes with Plum Sauce

Bubble Battered Tiger Prawns

Quails Egg Hollandaise Tartlette (v)

Mini Indian Savouries (v)

Chicken Yakitori Skewer

Starters

£5.75 per dish

Smoked Salmon and Prawn Insalata with Lemon Alioli

Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad with Ciabatta Croutons and Pecorino Shavings

Feathers of Galia and Cantaloupe Melon with Honey Scented Berries and Minted Crème Fraiche

(v)

Smoked Trout and Crab Parfait with a Sun Blush Tomato and Pine Nut Salad and Dark Rye

Crostini

Fois Gras and Roasted Garlic Terrine with Yorkshire Relish and Toasted Brioche

Bruniose of Tomato, Red Onion and Basil Brochette Glazed with Buffalo Mozzarella and served

with Roquette Pesto and Red Chard (v)

Fresh Tuna Niciose

Grilled Tuna Loin served on a Fine Bean, Tomato Leaf, dressed New Potatoes and Egg Salad with

a

Red Tapenade Dressing

Tandoori Spiced Collops of Chicken Breast served on a Petite Salad and a Cucumber and Mint

Riatta

Pineapple and Kiwi Galette with Peppered Strawberries and a Paw Paw Salsa (v)

Soup Course

£3.95 per dish

Roast Vine Tomato and Basil Soup with Sun dried Tomato Croutons (v)

Cream of Leek and Potato Soup with Julienne of Leeks (v)

Cream of White Onion Soup with Crispy Onions (v)

Garlic Roasted Red Pepper and Cherry Tomato Soup with Oregano (v)

Highland Broth with Petite Mint Cobblers

Potage St Germaine

Green Pea and Ham Hock Soup with Golden Sippets

Caribbean Seafood Chowder infused with Coconut milk

Cream of Courgette and Brie Soup with Crisp Smoked Bacon Lardons

Chinese Chicken and Sweet corn Soup with Prawn Crackers

Consommé Xavier

With Strips of Herb Pancake and Scented with Madeira

Sorbets

£2.50 per person

All served in a White Chocolate Cup with a duet of Fruit Coulis and Fresh Mint

Bucks Fizz Sorbet

Champagne Sorbet Topped with Orange Water ice

Tangy Lemon Sorbet

Scented with the Zest of the Lemon

Blackcurrant Delight

A Deep Blackcurrant Sorbet served with Kirsch Soaked Cherries

St Clement Sorbet

Orange and Lemon Water ice

Champagne Cocktail

A Smooth Champagne Sorbet with Fresh Strawberries

Tequila Sunset

Orange Water ice with Grenadine and Tequila

Hilton Trio

Blackcurrant, Champagne, Zest of Lemon

Seafood Entrée’s

As an Intermediate course £7.95. As a main course £15.75

Escalope of Salmon gently steamed with Aromats laid on a bed of Buttered Spinach and drizzled

with a Citrus Buerre Blanc

Paupiette of Lemon Sole filled with a Prawn Mousseline and Coated in an Asparagus Melisse

Troncon of Codling baked in a Filo Crust served with a Saffron and Lime Fumet

Tuna Loin Steak Pan seared with a Green Pesto oil coated in a Black Olive and Cherry Tomato

Provencette and sprinkled with a Polonaise Crumb

Duet of Haddock

Smoked and fresh Haddock Fillet baked in a Three Cheese Sauce and topped with Crispy Leeks

Monkfish and Scallop Brochette with Cajun Spiced Noodles

(£1.95 supplement for intermediate £2.95 supplement for main course)

Salmon en Croute

Fresh Salmon Fillet topped with an Asparagus Mousse baked in Flaky Pastry and served on a

Nest of Sweet and Sour Capsicums

Crayfish Farfalle

Pasta Bows bound with Crayfish Tails in an English Mustard and Chive Cream Sauce topped with

fresh Parmesan Slivers

Main Course Choices

£15.75 per person

Roast Sirloin of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and a Red Onion Gravy

Rack of Pork Studded with Garlic, slow roasted, sliced onto a Cider Apple and Spring Onion

Mash and served with a Dijon Mustard Essence

Supreme of Chicken filled with an Asparagus Mousseline and coated in a Smokey Bacon and

Spring Onion Sauce Ole

Oven Baked Maize Fed Breast of Chicken set on a Trivet of Sautéed Leeks and coated air-dried

Tomato and Basil Provencal

Duck Stincotto

Leg of Duckling braised in its own juices and coated in a Black Cherry and Orange Fumet

Leg of Lamb roasted in Rosemary Oil carved onto a Trivet of Crushed Minted New Potatoes and a

Red Wine Jus

Rack of Lamb, roasted pink, then baked with an Apricot and Thyme Crust and served with a

Redcurrant and Port Viande

(£2.50 supplement)

Beef Wellington

Fillet of Beef topped with a Wild Mushroom and roast Garlic Duxelle baked in Puff Pastry and

served with a rich Rossini Mauce

(£3.25 supplement)

Tornados of Venison glazed with a Cranberry Gratin served with Caramelised Shallots and a

Merlot infused Demi Glaze

(£3.25 supplement)

All main courses served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes

Vegetarian Main

One choice per function

Price inclusive of your main course option

Wild mushroom and Artichoke Risotto set in a Tortilla Cup with Pecorino Shavings

Sweet Bell Pepper filled with a roasted Vegetable Cous Cous, oven baked served with a Tomato

and Basil Sauce

Spinach and Gruyere Coubliac served with a Dijon and Cracked Pepper Sauce

Tian of roasted Mediterranean Style Vegetables glazed with Buffalo Mozzarella

Vegetable Korma served in a PoppaDom Nest with Patna Rice

Canoe of baked Aubergine filled with Five Bean Succotash and Sour Cream

Mushroom and Asparagus Stroganoff with a timbale of Kashmiri Rice and Sun dried Tomato

Crème Fraiche

All the above served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes

Desserts

All Deserts are at £5.25 per person

White Chocolate Teardrop with a Dark Chocolate Fondue

Dark Chocolate Hexagon with a Cointreau and Orange Syrup

Fruits of the Forest Torte with Honey and Red berry Confit

Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake with a Butterscotch Cream

Raspberry Vacherine with Pineapple and Kiwi Salsa

A Trio of Profiteroles coated in Milk Chocolate Sauce

Apple and Cinnamon Pie served cold with Ice Cream or with Warm Custard

Traditional Yorkshire Apple Pie and Wenslydale

Sticky Toffee Pudding coated in a rich Caramel Sauce

Summer Berry Pudding served with Minted Vanilla Anglaise

Lemon Panacotta topped with Lime Crème Fraiche and Strawberry Sauce

Cheese Course

Please choose a combination of any three cheeses

£ 5.95 per person

Assiette of Cheese for ten people

£45.00 per table

Hawes Wenslydale

The Yorkshire Specialty

Mature Cheddar

The Traditional Farmhouse White Cheddar

Ribblesdale Smoked

A lightly smoked local goats milk cheese

Red Leicester

A mild red blended cheese

Stilton

A full rich creamy blue cheese

Yorkshire Blue

A smooth local blue cheese

French Brie

The soft mature cheese

Gjetost

Caramelised Scandinavian Specialty

Dolcelatte

A light soft Italian blue cheese

All cheese’s served with biscuits, windfall chutney, celery and grapes

Dressed Carved Buffet £31.50 per person

Minimum of 30 people

Yorkshire Rose

A Rosette of Galia and Canteloupe Melon Adorned with a Symphony of Red Berries and Drizzled

with a

St Clement Syrup

Chaud Fraud York Ham

Beef Wellington

Dressed Scottish Salmon

Assiette of Seafood and Shell Fish

Asparagus and Roasted Vine Tomato Coubliac

Croquette Potatoes with Celeriac Cremoulade

Please choose a selection of five salads from the salad selector

Croquet en Bouche

Fresh Strawberries and Chantilly cream

Assiette of Cheeses

Drinks Packages

Love

Welcome reception of one 125ml Glass of Les Caprice (White) or Moulin Grandet (Red) Wine or Glass of

Refreshing Pimms

Two 125ml Glasses of Les Caprice (White) or Moulin Grandet (Red) served with your Wedding Breakfast

Glass of Berri Estates Sparkling Wine for the Toasts

£13.50

Honour

Welcome reception of Buck Fizz served with Berri Estates, Sparkling Wine topped with fresh Orange Juice

Two 125ml Glasses of Cullinan View (White) or Tempranillo (Red) Wine served with your Wedding

Breakfast

Glass of Berri Estates Sparkling Wine for the Toasts

£18.50

Cherish

Welcome Reception of one 125ml Glass of Casa La Joya (White) or Casa La Joya (Red) or Kir Royale

served with Champagne and Creme De Cassis

Two 125ml Glasses of Casa La Joya (White) or Casa La Joya (Red)

125ml Glass of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne and Petit Fours

£22.50

All the above drinks packages include:

1 Jug of Fruit Punch for Children and non-drinkers in your party per ten people attending

Evening Buffet’s

Please note that we cannot cater for less than 90% of the confirmed numbers attending the

Evening Reception.

Finger Buffet

6 Items. Please choose 3 from list (A) and 3 from list (B) £14.50

8 Items. Please choose 4 from list (A) and 4 from list (B) £16.95

10 Items. Please choose 5 from list (A) and 5 from list (B) £19.25

List (A)

Assortment of Traditional Finger Sandwiches (inc Vegetarian options)

Cheesy Garlic and Herb Slice (V)

Sausage Roll Glazed with Parmesan

Mini Bouchee’s (Prawn Marie Rose and Dijon and Asparagus (V))

Mini Turkey Kiev’s

Nachos and a Trio of Dips (V)

Mozzarella Sticks (V)

Chicken Yakitori Skewers

Mini Indian Selection (V) (Pakora’s, Bhaji’s, Samosa’s, Sag Aloo)

Scotch Eggs and Chilli Sauce

Spiced Curly Fries (V)

B.B.Q Chicken Drumsticks

List (B)

Wholemeal and White Petite Pain with assorted fillings (inc Vegetarian options)

Tomato, Basil and Red Onion Brochetta’s (V)

Lamb Kebab’s with Mint and Cucumber Riatta

Chicken and Sweet Pepper Kebabs

Crispy Duck Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce

Seafood Dimsum with Lemon and Chilli Relish

Filo Coated Prawns with Sweet and Sour Dip

Oriental Battered Chicken Fillets with Teriyaki Sauce

Mediterranean Vegetable Foccachia with Buffalo Mozzarella

Huntsman Pie’s and Pickled Onions

Potato Nests Filled with (Smoked Bacon and Sour Cream, Smoked Salmon and Crème

Fraiche,

Basil Pesto and Mozzarella (V)

Trio of Hilton Individual Desserts

Fork Buffet’s

£18.00 per person

Please Choose Five Salads from the Salad Selector

Bombay Potato Salad

Potato and Chive Salad

Traditional Coleslaw

Fennel and Orange Slaw

Celeriac and Carrot Slaw

Fresh Beetroot and Red onion Salad

Penne Arabiatta

Waldorf Salad

Curried Rice Salad

Cherry Tomatoes, Basil Pesto and Parmesan

Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons

Caesar Salad with Crispy Smoked Bacon

Cucumber Salad with Mint Riatta

Roasted Garlic Vegetables and Cous Cous

Mixed Leaf, Tomato Wedges, Cucumber Slices

Please Choose Two Items from the Hot Meat Selector

Emince Of Chicken with Sweet and Sour Capsicums

Strips Of Pork Stir Fried with Spring Onions in a Sesame and Red Bean Sauce

Duck and Sweet Pepper Kebabs with Plum Sauce

Beef Bourguignonne

Lasagne with Mozzarella Glaze

Minted Lamb Leg Steaks in a Red Currant Viande

Moussaka

Breast Of Chicken Coated in a Leek and Ginger Fumet

Thai Green Curry (Lamb, Beef, or Chicken)

Bolognaise with Farfalle Pasta

Fork Buffet’s cont…

£18.00 per person

Please Choose one Item from the Seafood Selector

Blanquette Of Seafood with a Cheddar Crumble

Escalope Of Salmon Steamed with Aromats and Served with a Shellfish Sauce

Red Sea Bream Marinated in Chinese Spices Served on Saffron Braised Pok Choi

Smoked Haddock and Fresh Haddock Florentine (Gently Poached Served on Buttered

Spinach and Coated in a Three Cheese Sauce)

Tuna Loin Steak Cooked on the Griddle and Coated in a Black Olive and Cherry Tomato

Provencette

Shell Fish Fettucini in an English Mustard and White Wine Cream Sauce and Flaked

Pecorone

Please Choose one Item from the Vegetarian Selector

Ratatouille Moussaka

Wild Mushroom and Baby Onion Goulash

Garlic Roasted Root Vegetables

Oriental Stir Fried Vegetables on a Bed of Chow Mien Noodles

Sweet Bell Pepper Filled with an Asparagus Risotto

Conchiglie Pasta Shells Bound in a Mediterranean Style Vegetable and Herb Pomodorino

Fork Buffet’s cont…

All Main Courses are Served with

Baked Jacket Potato

Or

Minted New Potatoes

Or

Garlic and Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes

And

Boiled Rice

Or

Egg Fried Rice

Or

Kashmiri Rice

And

White and Wholemeal Petite Pain

Please Choose Two Items From The Dessert Selector

Black Forest Gateau

Lemon Meringue Pie

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Baked Raspberry Cheesecake

Cherry Bakewell

Tangy Lemon Roulade

Strawberry Pavlova

White and Dark Chocolate Roulade

Coffee and Mandarin Gateau

Croque en Bouche

All Served with Pouring Cream and a Duet of Fruit Sauces

A Cheese Assortment can be added instead of one dessert for a £2.00 supplement

We pride ourselves on only using the freshest ingredients.

To the best of our knowledge all our menu items are GM free. Information concerning GM food is available from the management.

Our kitchen serves nut products and we are unable to guarantee any of our dishes are entirely nut free.

For those with dietary requirements who wish to know about specific ingredients used in our dishes, please ask to speak to the

manager

All prices include Vat @17.5%.

Wedding Etiquette

The bride selects the type of service, decides on her dress and the bridesmaids’ attire, whilst the

bridegroom selects the best man and ushers as a gesture of gratitude for their help. He buys flowers for his

bride, bride’s mother, his own mother, bridesmaids and buttonholes for himself and the best man. He

arranges and pays for transport for himself and the best man and for the bride and himself after the

wedding.

The Best Man

The best man is the bridegroom’s right hand man, who keeps the rings and ensures the bridegroom gets to

the church on time. He pays the church fees on behalf of the bridegroom. he checks and ensures transport

for all guests to the reception and that any travel arrangements for the honeymoon are in order. At the

reception it is the best man’s honour to read any congratulatory telegrams.

The Chief Bridesmaid

The Chief Bridesmaid assists the bride to dress, holds the bouquet during the ceremony and organises

other bridesmaids.

The Bride’s Father

The father gives the bride away and receives guests at the reception. He pays for the wedding dress,

bridesmaids’ dresses, cars (except bridegroom’s), photographs, church and reception flowers, invitations

and press announcements (if any).

The Bride’s Mother

The bride’s mother is traditionally in charge of all the proceedings. She decides on the guest list together

with the bridegroom’s mother and the venue for the reception. She handles any catering arrangements and

ensures the wedding cake is ready. After the wedding ceremony, the bride’s mother and father, together

with the bride and bridegroom and his parents, greet the guests at the reception.

Transport

Types of transport for your wedding party can range from a horse-drawn carriage to a helicopter. But

whichever mode of transport you choose, punctuality and reliability are vitally important. Smooth running

wedding day arrangements can be exasperated when a kind friend’s car breaks down at a crucial moment.

As timing is so important, it is recommended that the majority of the transport arrangements be left to the

experts, who are well-versed in any problems that might arise.

Whoever you pick to handle your transport arrangements, make sure that they are supplied with

accompanying telephone numbers where possible. These addresses should be written down and handed to

the transport company, rather than be dictated over the telephone, to avoid any unnecessary

misunderstandings.

Accommodation

We have special discounted room rates available for those guests wishing to stay overnight:

Available on request.