Some people like the big party atmosphere at Christmas, while some prefer to spend quality time with family, friends and colleagues. At Kettering Park Hotel & Spa it doesn’t matter what you have in mind, there’s something to suit.
Many businesses find that the annual Christmas Ball is the ideal way to treat their staff to a night out in the run-up to the festive season. Th is year’s season gets under way on Saturday, November 23 and runs every Friday and Saturday evening from then until Friday, December 21, as well as Thursdays December 12 and 19.
The evening promises a delicious three-course meal and great entertainment, and includes two Christmas Bingo nights on November 29 and December 12.
The menu caters to all tastes and dietary requirements, and includes among the starters spiced parsnip and cauliflower soup with a crisp onion bhaji, Vintage Cheddar, sundried tomato and red onion quiche and Scottish salmon and prawn terrine.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without turkey and top of the bill in the mains is butter-roasted paupiette of turkey with bacon and sage stuffing. There’s also slow cooked feather blade of beef forestiere with wild mushroom, tarragon and truffle sauce; or winter vegetable, brie and cranberry filo pastry parcel with leek and mushroom sauce.
Thwaites Ale plum pudding with Baileys vanilla anglaise is joined on the list of desserts by rich Black Forest chocolate and cherry delice, or a Best of British cheese selection with artisan biscuits and spiced apple puree.
Prices for the Christmas Ball range from £74.95 per person to £82.50 per person, depending on the date chosen, and the Christmas Bingo Nights are £49.95 per person.
As well as the party nights, Festive Dinners and Lunches are available throughout December for smaller groups. Th e menu is as above and the prices are £34.95 per adult and £14.95 per child for lunch, and £34.95 per adult for dinner and £17.95 per child.
Sundays in December will see Father Christmas making an appearance during the hotel’s Santa’s Sunday Lunch on December 1 and 8. Young visitors will get the chance to make reindeer food, listen to festive stories and meet Santa and his elves. The hotel’s renowned Sunday lunch costs £40 per person, and all children will receive a gift from Father Christmas.
All dining and party options during the Christmas season can be combined with accommodation for those who want to arrive early and retire to one of the hotel’s luxury bedrooms once the party is over. Prices start at £120 per room, including breakfast and use of the spa during the stay.
Festive Afternoon Tea, which is £32.95 per person (or £39.95 per person for Champagne Afternoon Tea), is also available, as well as Christmas Day Lunch and a Boxing Day evening buff et, and a New Year’s Eve Gala Ball. A range of Christmas Packages for two and three-night stays including use of the spa, start at £369 per adult.
For full details of the Christmas celebrations at Kettering Park Hotel & Spa, call 01536 416666, email events@ketteringparkhotel.co.uk or visit www.ketteringparkhotel.co.uk
