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Christmas at the

Celebrate Christmas and New Year at The Principal York - a grand, festive Victorian building located in the centre of the beautiful and historic city of York.

Bring your colleagues, friends and family for some festive fun in one of our stunning function rooms. Complete with delicious food, wine, dazzling entertainment and a great party atmosphere to ensure you have a memorable evening.

From a table for two at our New Year’s Eve gala to a festive party for up to 230 guests, however you choose to celebrate Christmas, The Principal York hotel.

To find out more, call us on: 01904 653681 or email us at: [email protected]

‘Tis the season

From 28 November to 23 December, our Refectory restaurant will be serving a three-course, Christmas set menu alongside our regular menu. Priced from £24.95 per person, the menu features all the Christmas favourites: just the ticket whether you are gathering with family and friends or getting together with a group from work.

Refectory Christmas menu

To find out more:Call us on: 01904 653681 or email us at: [email protected]

Early bird offer

Book your Christmas lunch or dinner before 15 November 2019 and receive 10% off pre-ordered drink packages.

MenuChicken and ham terrine, wholegrain mustard, homemade chutney, pickled carrot, toasted sourdough

Smoked trout salad, pomegranate dressing, celeriac remoulade

Roast sweet potato, coconut and lemongrass soup, Thai basil (v)

Hake fillet, crab and tarragon risotto, wilted spinach, sauce vierge

Roast turkey breast, Cumberland stuffing, goose fat roast potatoes, all the trimmings

Root vegetable wellington, parsnips, parsnip purée, salsa verde (v)

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, orange crisp

Buttermilk panna cotta, mulled wine plums

Dark chocolate delice, white chocolate and almond crumb, raspberry sorbet

from

£24.95per person

At a glance

Three-course festive meal

Dates & times

28 November to 23 December

LunchMonday to Saturday 12 noon to 2pm

DinnerMonday to Sunday 6-9.30pm

Price

Lunch £24.95 Dinner £29.95

Pre-booking is required

Whether you’re hosting a private dinner for up to 40 or a canapé reception for up to 60, we’ve got the perfect space for your party.

Christmas private drinks & dining


MenuChicken and ham terrine, wholegrain mustard, homemade chutney, pickled carrot, toasted sourdough

Smoked trout salad, pomegranate dressing, celeriac remoulade

Roasted sweet potato and lemongrass soup, coconut milk, Thai basil (v)

Hake fillet, crab and tarragon risotto, wilted spinach, sauce vierge

Roast turkey breast, Cumberland stuffing, goose fat roast potatoes, all the trimmings

Root vegetable wellington, parsnips, parsnip purée, salsa verde (v)

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, orange crisp

Buttermilk panna cotta, mulled wine plums

Dark chocolate delice, white chocolate and almond crumb, raspberry sorbet

from

£30per person

At a glance

Arrival drink A three-course dinner Christmas party novelties

Dates & times

November 2019 to January 2020

Lunch12 noon to 4pm

Dinner7-11pm

Price

From £30 per person £200 room hire Thursday to Saturday in December

Stay overnight

From £139 bed and breakfast mid-weekFrom £159 bed and breakfast on a FridayFrom £189 bed and breakfast on a Saturday

Based on two people sharing a sidings guest room, upgrades available from £10 per room

Early bird offer


You bring the guests, and leave the rest to us: from crackers, decorations and drinks on arrival to a three-course Christmas menu, DJs and dancing into the night. Our Oak Room has capacity for up to 120 guests, while the Events Centre holds up to 230.

Christmas party nights


Early bird offer


MenuSquash, ginger, coconut and chilli soup, focaccia croutons (v)

Chicken and ham terrine, ciabatta toasts, onion marmalade

Smoked trout salad, paprika potatoes, pomegranate dressing

Roast turkey, herb-roasted potatoes, thyme gravy, all the trimmings

Salmon fillet, herb-crushed potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, sauce vierge

Winter vegetable pithivier, glazed parsnips, mushroom and tarragon sauce (v)

Tarte au citron, spiced mandarin compote, mango coulis

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce

Chocolate cheesecake, black cherries, sweet mascarpone

from

£33.95per person

At a glance

Arrival drinkThree-course festive menu Coffee and mince pies Christmas party novelties DJ and disco

Dates & times

29 November to 22 December Oak Room: 7pm till lateEvents Centre: 7:30pm till late

The Garden Room is the beating heart of The Principal York, and it feels particularly special at Christmas. Windows look out across the lawn to York Minster, while guests can also admire the 10ft tree that sits at the foot of the grand hotel staircase – making the Garden Room the perfect setting for afternoon tea.

Christmas afternoon tea


MenuSpiced butternut squash soup (v)

Pesto and blue cheese pastry pinwheel

Ham hock terrine, root vegetable chutney

Turkey, smoked almond and tarragon sandwich

Brie and cranberry sandwich

Buttermilk, Christmas pudding, and lemon and blueberry scones

served with Clotted cream and apricot jam

Festive Yule log

Mandarin macaron, cinnamon buttercream

Earl Grey fruity tea loaf

Spiced carrot, walnut and coconut snowball

from

£24.95per person

At a glance

A selection of sandwiches, scones and sweet treats Option to add a glass of Champagne

Dates & times

28 November to 23 DecemberServed from 1-5pm

Price

Afternon tea £24.95Champagne afternoon tea £32.95

Early bird offer


Price

£33.95 per person on 29 Novemberand 20 and 21 December £43.95 per person throughout December

Stay overnight

From £139 bed and breakfast mid-weekFrom £159 bed and breakfast on a FridayFrom £189 bed and breakfast on a Saturday

Based on two people sharing a sidings guest room, upgrades available from £10 per room

Christmas Day without the hard work: The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace is open to the public for Christmas Day, serving a traditional roast lunch with all your favourite trimmings and desserts. There are two sittings, the first at 12.30pm and the second at 3.30pm.

Christmas Day lunch


Early bird offer


MenuBeetroot-cured salmon, salmon scotch egg, watercress-infused salad cream

Minestrone soup, tomato and basil bruschetta, basil oil (v)

Smoked chicken and ham terrine, black pudding sausage roll, fig chutney

Roast vegetable presse, feta cheese croquette, black olive tapenade (v)

Roast turkey breast and rolled leg, all the trimmings, sage and onion stuffing, thyme gravy

Roast rib of beef, pancetta boulangère potato, tenderstem broccoli, braised vegetables, ale gravy

Sea bass fillet, Parmesan and bacon hasselback potato, spinach, tomato and pepper dressing.

Mushrooms and butterbean strudel, roast baby vegetables, spinach purée, spiced tomato sauce

Traditional Christmas pudding, spiced roast pear, brandy sauce

White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake, honeycomb, raspberry truffle

Chocolate brownie, mint ice cream, peppermint mascarpone, chocolate biscotti

Yorkshire cheese selection, oat cakes, celery, grapes and chutney

£70per adult

At a glance

Glass of Prosecco Three-course festive lunch Tea or coffee and Christmas cake

Date & time

Wednesday 25 December 12.30pm and 3.30pm

Prices

£70 per adult£35 per child (5-15 years old)

Christmas three-night stay

Tuesday 24 December

From the moment you arrive, unpack, unwind, relax and join us for a festive drink in our Garden Room. Enjoy coffee and mince pies, and a festive basket filled with Yorkshire treats. Enjoy a three-course Christmas Eve dinner in The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace, followed by a traditional carol concert by our local choir.

York Minster holds its traditional Christmas services at 11.30pm, so if you want to join the locals, the Minster is a short stroll from the hotel. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served in the Garden Room for those returning from Midnight Mass.

Thursday 26 December

Following a leisurely breakfast, take advantage of the many tourist attractions including the world famous cobbled Shambles, or shop until you drop in the Boxing Day sales! Then head off to see the Christmas pantomime Snow White and the seven dwarfs at The Grand Opera House (we’ve included tickets in the price of your stay).

Wednesday 25 December

A traditional Christmas breakfast greets you on the big day, then go on a leisurely walk around the city walls and take in some of the most picturesque sights of the city. Christmas lunch with all the trimmings is served in The Oak Room and features a visit from a very important guest, Santa, who’ll have presents for all the children.

Spend the afternoon relaxing in our Garden Room with a cup of tea and homemade Christmas cake. In the evening enjoy a selection of board games, then indulge with our Christmas buffet.

Friday 27 December

Breakfast is served and then it’s time to say goodbye. If you’re staying on, either head out and see the sights and attractions in historic York, or unwind in our leisure club which comes complete with a pool, jacuzzi, sauna or steam room.

Christmas at The Principal York is very special: inspired by all the best Victorian traditions, but with modern touches, a family focus, and lots of fun. We begin with carols on Christmas Eve followed by dinner. There’s a leisurely start on Christmas Day, leaving plenty of time to open presents before lunch, while Boxing Day includes a trip to the pantomime (oh, yes it does!).

Christmas three-night stay


£495per person

At a glance

Christmas Eve festive welcome drink Three-course dinnerBreakfast and traditional Christmas lunch Afternoon cakes Buffet dinner

Boxing Day breakfast Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at 1.30pmDinner

Dates & times

Check-in: Tuesday 24 December Check-out: Friday 27 December

Christmas Day lunch at 12.30pm

Price

£495 per adult £249 per child (5-15 years old)

Stay overnight

Three nights in a standard main house bedroom (based on two people sharing).

Bedroom upgrades available from £20 per person per night.

Christmas Day lunchGlass of Prosecco on arrival

Rabbit and chervil roulade, carrot, cured clementine, tarragon dressing

House-smoked mackerel, pickled salsify, candied beet root, frisée, fennel

Cream of parsnip and caramelised onion soup, celeriac and potato bon bon, hazelnut oil (v)

Soy and ginger pork belly, pan fried scallop, apple salad

Roast turkey breast and confit leg, Cumberland stuffing, smoked bacon-rolled chipolata, all the trimmings

Stuffed and rolled loin of pork, caramelised pear, dauphinoise potato, all the trimmings

Sea tout, crab beurre noisette, rainbow carrots, swede parmentier, curly kale

Beetroot ravioli, leek cream, sautéed pak choi, crispy shallots (v)

Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, candied mandarin

Lemon tart, raspberry sorbet, meringue shard

British cheese selection

Your Christmas day lunch pre-order should be placed by 1 December.

Our Boxing day dinner is served in several sittings – advanced booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

Join us for an evening to remember as we count down to the New Year in style at The Principal York. The celebrations start with a Champagne and canapé reception, followed by a four-course dinner served in the Refectory. After an evening of fine food and wine, we’ll ring in 2020 with our firework display in the gardens.

Refectory New Year’s Eve


Early bird offer

Book your New Year’s Eve dinner before 15 November 2019 and receive 10% off pre-ordered drink packages.

£70per person

Let your hair down and celebrate the New Year in style at The Principal York. A four-course dinner in our Events Centre is followed by live entertainment from The NightJars, dancing, a DJ, and fireworks in the garden at midnight. For those staying at the hotel, spend 1 January at your leisure, with breakfast in The Refectory.

New Year’s Eve gala


£135per person

At a glance

Prosecco and canapé reception Four-course dinner with coffee and petits fours Live band, DJ and dancefloor Fireworks display at midnight Bacon rolls at 1am

Date & time

Tuesday 31 December7pm to 1.30am

Price

£135 per person

Stay overnight

£249 bed and breakfast per room based on two people sharing. Bedroom upgrades available from £20 per room.Stay an extra night for £60 per room.

Early bird offer

Book your New Year’s Eve dinner before 15 November 2019 and receive 10% off pre-ordered drink packages.

MenuGlass of Prosecco on arrival

Cumberland sausage roll, ham hock croquette, piccalilli purée, apple

Beetroot-cured salmon, grapefruit and caviar crème fraîche, cured grapefruit, shellfish jelly

Leek and toasted almond velouté, house-smoked potato salad, burnt onion

Mojito sorbet, candied lime zest

Waterford Farm Himalayan salt-aged beef fillet, pancetta duchess potato, wild mushroom sauce

Halibut fillet, saffron cream, green shell mussels, hasselback potato, savoy cabbage

Porcini mushroom ravioli, chestnut mushrooms, fennel cress, Yorkshire Blue cheese (v)

Confit duck and caramelised onion tagliatelle, ginger, Jerusalem artichoke, thyme oil

Chocolate and Champagne bombe

Apple, quince and pear medley, candied nuts

British cheese and biscuits

MenuCrayfish and mango tian, potato salad, chilli-spiked mayonnaise, pink grapefruit dressing

Tomato and feta mille feuille, roast pepper soup, cheese crisp (v)

Gin and tonic sorbet

Blue cheese-crusted beef fillet, fondant potato, watercress purée, glazed baby vegetables, mushroom and garlic au lait

Roast sea trout fillet, squash and potato torte, tenderstem broccoli, fennel, salmon caviar, Champagne sauce

Portobello mushroom and butterbean strudel, honey-glazed vegetables, spiced tomato sauce

Lemon and lime cheesecake, lemon drizzle cake, lime panna cotta, lemon thyme shortbread

Yorkshire cheese selection, oat cakes, celery, grapes and chutney

Tea and coffee

At a glance

Glass of Prosecco on arrival Four-course dinner Fireworks display at midnight

Date & time

Tuesday 31 December 6-9.30pm

Price

£70 per person

Provisional bookings must be confirmed within 14 days with a non-transferable, non-refundable deposit of £10 per person. Group bookings of 30 guests and more will be required to pay a 50% non-refundable deposit within 14 days of making a provisional booking. Prices include VAT at 20%.

The organiser is responsible for collecting payment for deposits and final balances and to pay this by the agreed date. The balance is payable no later than Monday 4 November 2019. Full pre-payments on all Christmas events are non-refundable and non-transferable. Cancellations become non-refundable 21 days prior to the event.

All pre-booked drinks are to be paid for in advance of the event. A discretionary 10% service charge will apply. The management reserves the right to refuse the service of alcoholic drinks. We reserve the right to move tables if that proves necessary or minimum numbers are not achieved.

All menus must have to be pre-ordered 10 days in advance. The Principal York reserves the right to alter prices and menu content. Food allergies and intolerances: we welcome enquiries from guests who wish to know whether dishes contain particular ingredients. Please note: before placing your order please inform a member of the team if anyone in your party has a food allergy.

The small print

The Principal York, Station Road, York YO24 1AA

T: 01904 653681 | E: [email protected] | theprincipalhotel.com/york | @ThePrincipalYork

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