Christmas
& New Year
2011
FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS 2011
6 Join-a-Party Nights
7 Private Christmas Events
8 Festive Celebrations in the Carvery
9 Festive Celebrations in the Brasserie
12 Christmas Day in the Carvery
13 Christmas Day in the Brasserie
14 New Year’s Eve in the Carvery
15 New Year’s Eve in the Brasserie
16 Wine Suggestions
17 Booking Form
18 2011 at The Tower
18 Terms and Conditions
19 Location Map
All inclusive party nights Exclusive venues for private use Dedicated event planners
Discounts on pre-purchased wine and drinks
Private dining facilities for 30-500 people
Preferential accommodation rates Receptions with canapés in our Penthouses
Music and entertainment from start to finish at our spectacular party events Executive Penthouse festive events
To book please call 020 7423 8898 or email christmas.tower@guoman.co.uk www.guoman.com
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JOIN-A-PARTY | Tower Suite
Private Christmas Events
READY TO CELEBRATE IN STYLE?
Then why not come along to one of our famous
Join-a-Party nights at the Tower?
The fun starts with pre-dinner drinks followed by a
sumptuous 3-course meal. Throughout dinner our
resident DJ will entertain you with great music.
All of this in the magnificent ambience overlooking
Tower Bridge.
Bar opens from 18.30, dinner served at 19.30,
carriages at 01.30 hrs
DATES AVAILABLE:
Friday 2nd December and Thursday 8th December
£65 per person
Package includes a glass of sparkling wine on
arrival, 3-course dinner, half a bottle of house
wine, novelties and all entertainment.
Minimum numbers apply.
Dress code is smart.
Trio of poached salmon, salmon tartar and gravlax,
rocket leaf, lemon and dill dressing
Beetroot and goats cheese salad, walnuts and apple,
spiced balsamic dressing (v)
Traditional Casterbridge roast sirloin of beef,
roast château potatoes, roast parsnips, chestnut topped
Brussels sprouts, Yorkshire pudding, port jus
Or
Turkey paupiette, pigs in blankets, chestnut topped Brussels
sprouts, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, turkey jus
Or
Roast winter vegetables and chestnut strüdel,
wilted rocket, red pepper coulis (v)
Triple chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis
Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee or luxury Twinings tea
selection, warm mince pies
Packages are on offer
from as little as
£29 per person
Amaze your guests this Christmas with
spectacular views of Tower Bridge, the River
Thames, St. Katharine Docks and Central London,
perfect for all events from 30 to 500 people.
For a Christmas party with a difference, bring
colleagues and guests to one of our private
Christmas events in the Tower Suite or the Brasserie,
overlooking one of London’s most prominent
landmarks, Tower Bridge.
With a splendid view of St Katharine Docks, our
well known Carvery has guests returning year after
year. Alternatively, treat your guests to stunning
views over Central London while enjoying our
unrivalled hospitality in one of our new Penthouse
Suites, a new addition to our collection of
Christmas venues.
Simply give us a call and one of our events
executives will be delighted to tailor make
your perfect Christmas event this year.
Allergies: our chefs use nuts in their kitchens therefore we cannot
guarantee that food on this menu is free from traces of nuts
6 To book please call 020 7423 8898 or email christmas.tower@guoman.co.uk www.guoman.com To book please call 020 7423 8898 or email christmas.tower@guoman.co.uk www.guoman.com
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FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS IN THE CARVERY
FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS IN THE BRASSERIE
Come and enjoy our very popular Christmas
Carvery buffet on selected dates in December.
Early booking is essential for this magnificent
venue, with guests returning year after year.
DATES AVAILABLE:
Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd, Thursday 8th, Friday 9th,
Thursday 15th and Friday 16th December
Disco lunch from 12.30 to 16.00 hrs
£35 per adult
£18 per child*
Dinner only from 17.00 to 19.00 hrs
£29 per adult
£17 per child*
Disco dinner from 20.00 to 00.00 hrs
£39 per person
*Children up to 12 years old
Dress code is smart
Starter buffet
Chestnut soup
Warm bread selection – olive, walnut and brown bloomer
Gravlax, smoked salmon, spiced Norwegian prawns,
duck and green peppercorn pâté, cold charcuterie platter,
tomato and Mozzarella salad, gala pie, marinated artichokes
Salad bar
Waldorf salad, coleslaw, potato and chive salad,
green salad, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, 3 bean salad,
spicy fruity rice
Thousand island, balsamic, lemon and olive oil dressings
Main buffet
Norfolk roast turkey paupiettes, pigs in blanket,
chestnut stuffing, cranberry sauce
Prime English roast rib of beef with Yorkshire pudding,
horseradish sauce
Roast Cornish coley fillet with a herb crust
Aubergine parmigiano
Roasted root vegetable lasagne, pesto dressing
Roast potatoes, glazed carrot, Brussels sprouts with
chestnuts, new potatoes in parsley, roast parsnips
in honey, Savoy cabbage
Festive desserts buffet
Yule log, Black Forest gâteau, luxury fruit salad,
lemon meringue tart, plum pudding with brandy sauce
Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee or luxury Twinings tea
selection, warm mince pie
Throughout December, the Brasserie will be open
for lunch and dinner every day with our great
contemporary menu. In addition to this, a special
festive 4-course set menu will be available.
On selected dates listed below, the Brasserie
transforms into another one of our party venues
where musical entertainment will make your
pre-Christmas party go with a bang.
Enjoy pre-dinner drinks in any of our hotel bars
overlooking Tower Bridge before sitting down to
a sumptuous 4-course meal and coffee, with music
throughout. After dinner, keep the party going with
our superb disco by our resident DJs.
Disco dinner from 19.00 hrs to midnight on:
Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd, Thursday 8th, Friday 9th,
Thursday 15th and Friday 16th December
Price: £46 per adult £23 per child*
*Children up to 12 years old
Dress code is smart
Red snapper and mackerel terrine, salsify salad,
pomegranate dressing
Roast Feta and red pepper tart, bitter leaf salad,
basil dressing (v)
Pink Champagne sorbet
Turkey paupiette, pigs in blankets, chestnut topped Brussels
sprouts, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, turkey jus
Or
Traditional Casterbridge roast sirloin of beef,
roast château potatoes, roast parsnips, chestnut topped
Brussels sprouts, Yorkshire pudding, port jus
Or
Aubergine stuffed with spiced chick pea curry,
sautéed spinach, coriander oil (v)
Apple and blackberry strüdel, yoghurt ice cream,
star anise sauce
Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee or luxury Twinings tea
selection, selection of petit fours
Allergies: our chefs use nuts in their kitchens therefore we cannot
guarantee that food on this menu is free from traces of nuts
Allergies: our chefs use nuts in their kitchens therefore we cannot
guarantee that food on this menu is free from traces of nuts
8 To book please call 020 7423 8898 or email christmas.tower@guoman.co.uk www.guoman.com
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CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE CARVERY
CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE BRASSERIE
Join us at one of London’s most traditional
restaurants on Christmas Day. Arrive at your
chosen time and enjoy a glass of Champagne prior
to taking your seats in the Carvery restaurant for a
sumptuous traditional Christmas Day lunch.
A real party atmosphere is created in the Carvery
with our festive decorations, crackers, hats and
novelties. In addition, to make the day extra special
for the children, each of them will receive a visit
from Santa.
Seating Times Adult Price Child Price*
Lunch
12.30 – 14.30 hrs £60 £35
16.00 – 18.30 hrs £82 £40
Dinner
19.30 – 22.00 hrs £60 £35
Numbers are strictly limited so please book early.
*Children up to 12 years old
Dress code is smart
Starter buffet
Tomato and roast pepper soup
Warm bread selection – olive, walnut and brown bloomer
Gravlax, smoked salmon, spiced Norwegian prawns,
wild boar pâté, cold charcuterie platter, tomato and
Mozzarella salad, pork pie, marinated artichokes
Salad bar selection
Waldorf salad, coleslaw, potato and chive salad, green salad,
cherry tomato, cucumber, 3 bean salad, spicy fruity rice
Thousand island, balsamic, lemon and olive oil dressings
Main buffet
Norfolk roast turkey, pigs in blanket, chestnut stuffing,
cranberry sauce
Prime roast English rib of beef, Yorkshire pudding,
horseradish sauce
Honey and mustard glazed gammon
Roast salmon fillet with herb crust
Tortellini filled with spinach and ricotta, sweet tomato
basil sauce
Roast potatoes, glazed carrots, Brussels sprouts with
chestnuts, new potatoes in parsley, roast parsnips in
honey, Savoy cabbage, meat jus
Festive desserts buffet
Yule log, Black Forest gâteau, luxury fruit salad, lemon
meringue tart, plum pudding with brandy sauce
Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee or luxury Twinings tea
selection, warm mince pies
Our exclusive Brasserie restaurant, with terrific
views of Tower Bridge and the River Thames, has
been added to our Christmas Day celebrations.
Our executive chef has created a menu of the
highest quality which will be available to a limited
number of guests so please book early.
Arrive anytime between 13.00 and 15.00 hrs and
enjoy a Champagne amuse bouche reception.
Then take your place at your table and enjoy a
sumptuous 4-course lunch.
Relax, enjoy the cuisine, fine wines and the
stunning views of Tower Bridge. Make use of your
exclusive table all day.
£69 per adult
£40 per child*
Numbers are strictly limited so please book early.
*Children up to 12 years old
Dress code is smart
Crab bisque, armagnac
Or
Goat’s cheese, rocket and spinach tart
Or
Chicken, wild mushroom and leek terrine, tarragon dressing
Roast turkey, wrapped in Parma ham, traditional trimmings
Or
Slow roast shoulder of lamb, confit shallot mash,
rosemary jus
Or
Pan fried Nile perch, braised fennel, black olives,
tomato and garlic sauce
Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
Selection of British and continental cheeses, grapes,
celery and walnut
Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee or luxury Twinings tea
selection, warm mince pies
Allergies: our chefs use nuts in their kitchens therefore we cannot
guarantee that food on this menu is free from traces of nuts
Allergies: our chefs use nuts in their kitchens therefore we cannot
guarantee that food on this menu is free from traces of nuts
12 To book please call 020 7423 8898 or email christmas.tower@guoman.co.uk www.guoman.com
To book please call 020 7423 8898 or email christmas.tower@guoman.co.uk www.guoman.com
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NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE CARVERY
NEW YEAR’S EVE IN BRASSERIE
See out the old and bring in the new with great
company, great food and a great party atmosphere
in the Carvery restaurant.
Join us for a glass of sparkling wine before taking
your seat for a festive traditional Carvery. The
entertainment starts early with our resident DJ
playing a variety of music on arrival.
Braised oxtail and lentil soup
Or
Visit our cold table and choose from a large selection
of appetisers and salads including crayfish tails,
peeled prawns, roll mops, mussels, smoked halibut,
salmon mousse, Parma ham, garlic sausage, chorizo,
terrine of wild boar
Warm bread selection – olive, walnut and brown bloomer
Join us for New Year’s Eve at our special gala
dinner and disco to be served in the exclusive
Brasserie restaurant.
Your evening commences with a Champagne
amuse bouche reception, followed by a sumptuous
4-course meal accompanied throughout by our
resident DJ.
Pan fried foie gras, toasted brioche, rocket leaves and
truffle oil dressing.
Or
Buffalo baby Mozzarella, Thai asparagus, sun blush
tomato (v)
Gin and tonic sorbet
The entertainment continues throughout the
evening with New Year being brought in with the
sounds of a traditional Scottish piper.
Bar opens from 19.30, dinner served at 20.00,
dancing until 01.00 hrs.
£79 per person
Numbers are strictly limited so please book early.
Dress code is smart.
Main buffet
Roast English sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding
and horseradish sauce
Roast of lamb, red wine jus
Whole roast leg of pork, cider jus
Seafood paella
Spinach and Feta cheese cannelloni
Salad bar
Waldorf salad, coleslaw, potato and chive salad,
green salad, cherry tomato, cucumber, 3 bean salad,
spicy fruity rice
Thousand island, balsamic, lemon and olive oil dressings
Following dinner, welcome in the New Year with
the traditional sounds of Big Ben whilst watching
the fireworks from St. Katharine’s Way.
The party then continues until 01.00 hrs.
Bar opens from 19.00 and dinner is served at 20.00 hrs.
£79 per person
Numbers are strictly limited so please book early.
Dress code is smart.
Baked cannon of Casterbridge lamb loin, chicken
tarragon mousse, fondant potato, Madeira jus
Or
Wild mushroom ravioli, truffle oil, baby wilted spinach,
butter sauce (v)
Triple chocolate mousse, red fruit compôte
British cheese selection, grapes, walnuts, celery sticks,
cheese biscuits
Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee or luxury Twinings tea
selection, Christmas petit fours and stollen
Dessert
Selection of festive desserts including sticky toffee
pudding with custard, seasonal fruit tartlets, rich
chocolate gâteau, croque en bouche
Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee or luxury Twinings tea
selection, warm mince pies
Allergies: our chefs use nuts in their kitchens therefore we cannot
guarantee that food on this menu is free from traces of nuts
Allergies: our chefs use nuts in their kitchens therefore we cannot
guarantee that food on this menu is free from traces of nuts
14 To book please call 020 7423 8898 or email christmas.tower@guoman.co.uk www.guoman.com
To book please call 020 7423 8898 or email christmas.tower@guoman.co.uk www.guoman.com
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Wine Suggestions
BOOKING FORM
Sparkling Wine and Champagne
Cava Cordoníu Classico Brut, Spain NV £29.50
Descombe Brut, France NV £42.00
Moët & Chandon Brut, France NV £55.00
A floral fanfare with a just baked biscuit welcome
Perrier Jouët Rosé, France NV £65.00
Rosé
Corte Vigna, Pinot Grigio £25.00
Italy, 2009
Lively tango of bubbles and biscuits
White Wine
Hardy’s Mill Cellars, Chardonnay £22.50
Australia, 2009
Tropical fruit drizzled with lemon juice
Kleine Zalze, Chenin Blanc £26.00
South Africa, 2010
Tropical fruit explosion
Southern Rivers, Sauvignon Blanc – Nobilo £29.00
New Zealand, 2009
Passion-fruit, zest of gooseberry and grass
Gavi di Gavi Villa Lanata, Toledana £37.00
Italy, 2009
Fresh, green gooseberries – divine
Chablis-Paul Deloux, Chardonnay £39.00
France, 2009
Lively, mouth watering, flinty freshness
Red Wine
Hardy Mill Cellar, Shiraz £22.50
Australia, 2009
Generous dark berry flavours
Fortius, Tempranillo £26.00
Spain, 2008
Brimming with rich, velvety red berries
Côtes du Rhone, £27.50
Château Saint-Roman Cuvée Réserve
France, 2009
Heaps and heaps of peppered red berries
Chianti Piccini Tuscany £30.00
Italy, 2008
Intensely fruity with a velvety and soft palate
of ripe berries
Couvent des Jacobins Pinot Noir-Louis Jadot £40.00
France, 2007
Plumpest, ripest strawberries, draped in soft silk
Please read the booking instructions and terms and conditions of booking carefully and then complete this booking form.
Return it, together with your deposit or full pre-payment as applicable to:
The Tower – A Guoman Hotel, St. Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1LD
for the attention of the Christmas Co-ordinator. Tel: 020 7423 8898 Fax: 020 7423 8899
Name of organiser
Name of party/company
Reference number
Address
Postcode
Telephone day
Telephone evening
Email
Event: Carvery Brasserie Tower Suite Penthouse Suites
Date/s
Total number of guests: Adults
PAYMENT
I enclose (please delete as appropriate)
a deposit of £ per person / full pre-payment of £ per person
Total amount enclosed £
Time/s
Children
Method of payment
Cheque Please make cheques payable to Guoman Hotels and ensure that the card number is written on the back of the cheque.
Credit Card
Credit card type: Visa / Access / Amex / Diners / Switch / Mastercard
Card number
Cardholder’s name
Expiry date
Issue number
Amount £
Security code
All prices inclusive of VAT at the current rate
Please sign below to indicate that you have read and understood our Terms and Conditions.
Signature
Date
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MANSELL
2011 AT THE TOWER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LOCATION
Bank of
England
THREADNEEDLE STREET
Swiss
Re
Tower
ALDGATE HIGH
CORNHILL
At The Tower, whether it is a celebration, an
informal get together or a formal corporate event
we have a wide range of facilities and services
which can be tailored to your exact requirements.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
With a wide range of suites which can accommodate
between 5-500 persons, most with natural daylight
and spectacular views, your event is guaranteed to
be a huge success.
BRASSERIE RESTAURANT
Contemporary Mediterranean style Brasserie with
stunning views of Tower Bridge. We are confident
all tastes can be catered for.
XI BAR AND LOUNGE
The Xi Bar is open daily serving a wide range of
drinks and snacks. With music and spectacular
views of Tower Bridge, surely there can be no
more relaxing or interesting place to have a drink.
Tel: 020 7423 8898 Email: Christmas.tower@guoman.co.uk
HOW TO BOOK
1. Call our Christmas co-ordinators to check availability.
2. Complete the booking form enclosed.
3. Return your booking form to the Tower FAO The Christmas Office, enclosing payment
as applicable.
4. You will receive written confirmation from our office to confirm your booking.
5. Please note reservations cannot be made without checking availability and returning
the form.
DEPOSITS / PRE-PAYMENT
To confirm your booking, a non-refundable deposit of £20 per person is required. Full prepayment
is required no later than 28 days prior to your arrival date. Bookings made less than
28 days prior to arrival will require full pre-payment upon confirmation. Bookings can only
be held without a deposit for 7 days, after this your booking will automatically be released
without prior notification if we have not received written confirmation with the deposit.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Cash, cheque or credit card payments are accepted. Please make cheques payable to
Guoman Hotels and allow 10 days for your cheque to clear.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Upon receipt of your completed booking form and deposit or prepayment, a confirmation of
the booking will be sent to you together with a receipt. Please ensure you bring this receipt
with you on the day.
PRICES AT THE TIME OF PRINT
Subject to change in line with duty and VAT changes.
CANCELLATION
Please note that all deposits are non-refundable and cannot be used as a credit against your
event if there is a reduction in numbers.
Cancellation of a booking will only be accepted if received in writing giving no less than
28 days notice. Verbal cancellations will not be accepted. Upon receipt of your written
cancellation an acknowledgement of the cancellation will be sent to you and you will be
refunded any pre-payment, less your deposit. In the event of the hotel cancelling a date,
either an alternative date or venue, or full refund will be offered. Bookings of more than 10
people may be subject to additional cancellation terms, and you will be advised of this at
the time of booking.
NUMBER CHANGES
Reductions or increases in the number of guests in your party will only be accepted
if received in writing giving no less than 28 days notice. Upon receipt of your written
instruction, an acknowledgement of the change will be sent to you. Please note that an
increase in the number of guests is subject to availability and cannot be made without
checking availability first. Verbal number changes will not be accepted. In the event of a
reduction in your numbers, the hotel reserves the right to charge for any loss of incremental
revenue which may include an estimated beverage spend.
WINDOW SEATS
No reservations will be taken for window seats as these are allocated according to numbers
and timings.
RESERVATIONS
The Hotel reserves the right to move your reservation to a different venue.
Please note that The Carvery is due for a refurbishment and will be renamed prior to the
end of 2011.
Mansion
House
BOROUGH HIGH STREET
LOMBARD STREET
St. Katharine’s Way runs parallel to Tower Bridge
Road in a southbound direction. Follow this to the
bottom where you will see signs for The Tower.
CANNON STREET
Tower Hill is the nearest underground station and
serves the District and Circle lines. It is a 5 minute
walk from the hotel. Liverpool and Fenchurch Street
are the nearest mainline stations and are a 15
minute walk away.
THE TOWER HOTEL
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London E1W 1LD
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GRACECHURCH STREET
EASTCHEAP
LOWER THAMES STREET
DUKE STREET HILL
JUBILEE LINE
MONUMENT
ST THOMAS STREET
Hay’s
Galleria
Lloyds
Building
FENCHURCH STREET
GREAT TOWER STREET
TOOLEY STREET
More
London
BYWARD STREET
FENCHURCH STREET
TOWER HILL
GLA
TOWER GATEWAY
TOWER HILL
The Tower
of London
TOWER BRIDGE RD TOWER BRIDGE
TOWER BRIDGE APPROACH
QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET
EAST SMITHFIELD
St Katharine
Docks
Not to scale
Butlers Wharf
Pier
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