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Add Sparkle to your Christmasin Chichester

Enjoy Christmas in the heart of Chichester with our complete festive package. From a very warm welcome, to being poured your first glass of mulled wine, let us take care of you and your loved ones this Christmas break.

Take advantage of our delicious festive menus designed by award-winning Chef Alex Aitken, where you can enjoy mouth-watering local food, great wines and a sparkling Christmas atmosphere.

Make the most of your Christmas break and check in on Friday 23rd December.
Unwind and enjoy a drink in our boutique luxury Bar. Even better, arrive on Thursday 22nd December with a special rate from £100 per couple, per night for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve relax and enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea and mulled wine, served from 3pm – 4.30pm. Then why not take the time to discover the local area,
or unwind in our lounge. In the evening, you’ll be treated to dinner from our A la
Carte menu, as you enjoy the festive mood.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day wake up to the sunrise glistening over Priory Park, starting the day with a full English breakfast… Share presents under the tree or take a stroll along Chichester’s cobbled streets, building up an appetite for your delicious five course Christmas Day lunch.

In the evening, for those who can manage it, a Christmas buffet will be served from 7pm.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is all about enjoying a well earned lie in with the morning papers, followed by a leisurely breakfast. The day is then yours to enjoy… for the energetic amongst you, a bracing walk in Priory Park, finished with a pint of real ale in a country pub, is what we would recommend.

In the evening, you’ll enjoy a four course tasting menu, alongside entertainment from a fabulous jazz musician.

On your final day...

On your final day Tuesday 27th December, take pleasure in a full English breakfast before packing your bags and saying your goodbyes… or why not stay with us a little longer to see in the New Year! If you would like to enjoy some more of our festive hospitality, we can offer you a special rate of £100 per couple, inclusive of a Dinner allowance of £27.50 per person, Bed and Breakfast for any additional nights up until 30th December.

Our Christmas Menus

Chef Patron Alex Aitken has designed the delicious festive menus using seasonal, local produce. Below you’ll find the menus, with some dishes subject to the availability of local ingredients.

Christmas Day

Enjoy a five course lunch with all the trimmings on Christmas Day, served from 12pm - 5pm. Included in the Christmas package or £95.00 per person if booked separately.

Sample Menu

TO BEGIN

AMUSE BOUCHE

A White Bean Veloute Scented with Truffle

STARTERS

Smoked Salmon Cannelloni
On a Bed Of Avocado Salsa

Confit Duck and Wood Pigeon Terrine
Onion puree, Toasted Sour Dough

Puy Lentil and Roast Squash
Pickled vegetables and goats cheese curd

TO FOLLOW

Crab Stuffed Fillet of Plaice
Samphire and chive butter sauce

Sage and Chestnut Risotto (v)
Charred sprouts

MAINS

Turkey with a Twist
The leg boned and stuffed, the breast slow roasted, basted with sage
and thyme butter

Beef, Slow Braised Sticky Rib with Rare Roast Rib
Served with red wine sauce and creamy mashed potatoes

Butternut Squash and Spinach Pithivier (v)
Wild mushroom ragout

FESTIVE FINISH

Warm Christmas Pudding
With whisky butter and custard

Lemon Tart
With raspberry coulis

Selection of 3 Cheeses

Boxing Day Lunch

Enjoy a three course lunch on Boxing Day, served from 12pm - 4pm for £37.50 per person.

Sample Menu

STARTERS

Smoked Salmon Cannelloni on a Bed of Avocado Salsa
Confit Duck Terrine with Chutney and Sough Dough
Twice Baked Creamy Cheese Soufflé
Harbour Prawn Cocktail
Crab Croquettes with Warm Tartare Sauce
Weymouth Scallops with Sticky Pork Belly
(supplement £3.50)

MAINS

Fillet of Sea Bream on a Crab and Tomato Risotto
Beef Wellington with Traditional Garnish
Chicken Breast with Cauliflower Risotto
Whole Plaice with Greens and New Potatoes
Wild Mushroom Risotto Topped with Poached Hens Egg

TO FINISH

Winter Fruit Parfait
Classic Crème Brûlée with Shortbread
Winter Berry Trifle
Warm Chocolate Fondant with Contrasting Ice Cream
Selection of 3 Local Cheeses (or 5 cheeses £3.50 supplement)

Boxing Day Evening

Enjoy a delicious 5-course evening meal on Boxing Day for £40.00 per person.

AMUSE BOUCHE

Pea Veloute

MUDEFORD CRAB CROQUETTES

Caper and Parsley Butter Sauce

FILLET OF SEA BREAM WITH CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO

Rocket and Balsamic

TRIO OF MEATS

Loin of Lamb on Ratatouille, Fillet of Beef with Dauphinoise Potato
and Pork with Creamed Spinach, Red Wine and Rosemary Sauce

CHOCOLATE AND CHERRIES

Warm Chocolate Fondant with Black Cherry Centre and Kirsch Ice Cream

New Year’s Eve

Evening celebrations will commence with a Champagne and canapé reception, before a Gastronomic Feast. Your evening will be filled with dancing until 1am, with a piper to ring in the New Year at midnight. Included as part of our New Year break package, or £95 per person for 6 courses.

AMUSE BOUCHE

White Bean Veloute, Spiked with Truffle

TERRINE OF DUCK WITH DUCK HAM

Slow Cooked Duck, Stripped of the Bone, Pressed into a Terrine
Served with Apple Balsamic Syrup and Air Dried Duck Ham

SOLE AND CRAB

Fillet of Sole, with Salmon and Crab Mousse
Served with Warm Crab Croquette, Butter Sauce

TRIO OF MEATS

Loin of Lamb on Ratatouille, Fillet of Beef with Dauphinoise Potato
And Pork with Creamed Spinach, Red Wine and Rosemary Sauce

POACHED PEAR WITH HAZELNUT PARFAIT

Warm Caramelised Pear, Crispy Walnuts,
Hazelnut Parfait, Honey Syrup

TO FINISH

Selection of Local Cheeses to Share

New Year’s Eve Mini Gastro

Enjoy our New Year’s Eve Mini Gastro at 6pm
Table available until 8pm
£45 per person

AMUSE BOUCHE

White Bean Veloute, Spiked with Truffle

TERRINE OF DUCK

Slow Cooked Duck, Stripped of the Bone, Pressed into a Terrine
Served with Apple Balsamic Syrup and Air Dried Duck Ham

TRIO OF MEATS

Loin of Lamb on Ratatouille, Fillet of Beef with Dauphinoise Potato
And Pork with Creamed Spinach, Red Wine and Rosemary Sauce

SOLE AND CRAB

Fillet of Sole, with Salmon and Crab Mousse
Served with Warm Crab Croquette, Butter Sauce

POACHED PEAR WITH HAZELNUT PARFAIT

Warm Caramelised Pear, Crispy Walnuts,
Hazelnut Parfait, Honey Syrup

How to Book

To make a Christmas booking, please call us on the number below, or enquire online and we’ll get back to you.

Call us on: 01243 778 000

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Christmas Rates

Flexible Rate, Per Person

ROOM TYPE THREE NIGHTS, ARRIVAL 24TH DECEMBER 2016 FOUR NIGHTS, ARRIVAL 23RD DECEMBER 2016
STANDARD DOUBLE £455 £505
SUPERIOR DOUBLE £485 £535
DELUXE DOUBLE £515 £565
COTTAGE £625 £675

Terms and Conditions
All rates are per person based on 2 sharing a room. Supplements apply for single occupancy and family rooms. Pre-paid rates must be fully paid at time of booking and are non-refundable and non-transferable in the event of cancellation. Our flexible rate requires a 25% non-refundable deposit within 7 days of reservation with balance due by 1st November; please note that after 1st November all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable in the event of cancellation.

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