Merry Christmas

2009

Le Talbooth and Maison Talbooth

Amazingly it’s that time of year again when we turn our thoughts to Christmas. Last year we made the decisionnot to send out the Annual Christmas brochure in August and I’m pleased to say this was well received. Mostof our guests are able to view the online brochure and if not, our team are only too willing to either talkthrough the details or post out menus.

Maison Talbooth is having a brilliant time in her 40th birthday year; the treatment rooms are open 7 days aweek so take some time out and indulge yourself with a treatment or two!

We’ve arranged a fabulous selection of parties for you during the festive period. Le Talbooth, as always leads theway with fifteen dinner dances in the run up to Christmas Day. The party nights at The Pier at Harwich areproving really popular and the highlight of New Year’s Eve in Harwich is definitely the dinner and dance at ThePier followed by fireworks in the harbour.

At milsoms a ‘super de-luxe’ Christmas menu for Mr G’s makes a brilliant alternative to the ever popular Weaversroom at Le Talbooth.

And of course, milsoms Kesgrave Hall celebrates Christmas this year with extra bedrooms and private diningareas – great for parties either at lunch time or in the evening.

I hope this brochure encourages you to book your Christmas celebration with us and we look forward to welcomingyou at this wonderful time of year.

Paul Milsom

Welcome to Christmas

Why not download the Christmas brochures for our other locations at www.milsomhotels.com/christmas

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Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HPTel: 01206 323150 E-mail: talbooth@milsomhotels.com *Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.

Always special at any time of year but more so at Christmas - Tudor beams, warm and cosy,with red brick fireplaces and an equally warm welcome. Come for lunch, dinner, party nightor have a private party in the Weavers Room.

The a la carte menu is available in the Old Room on party nights and we will be serving ourusual three-course Sunday lunch on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th December.

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This is tremendously popular at Christmas time. From Monday 7th December, in addition to thenormal luncheon menu, turkey and Christmas pudding is offered for those who like to start thefestivities early. Don’t forget Le Talbooth Club members get 15% off all food and coffee withno service charge at lunchtime. And 15% discount on the a la carte in the evenings(service charge will apply).

Weekday Lunch£21.00 two courses. £28.00 three courses.*+ 10% service charge for non members

cream of leek and potato soup

tian of salmon, avocado,prawns with smoked salmon rosettehorseradish cream, watercress salad

galantine of duck in parma hambraised lentils, apricot puree, roasted beetroot

red onion and goats cheese tartfrizzy, rocket and quail egg, balsamic reduction

traditional turkey with all the trimmings

roast sirloin of beef, yorkshire puddingroast potatoes and gravy

paupiette of plaice with lobster mousseduchess potato, champagne veloute

twice baked mushroom and chive souffléspinach, potato and cheese sauce

homemade christmas puddingbrandy sauce, double cream

mango and passion fruit pavlovaraspberry sauce

caramelised lemon tartwith blueberry compote

selection of British and Irish cheesecelery, grapes and biscuits

coffee and mince pies

WEAVERS ROOM CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON MENU

The private Weavers Room, upstairs atLe Talbooth, can accommodate up to 34guests which makes it an ideal venue fora small intimate Christmas party.

Weavers Room

£28.00 per person.*£15.00 non-refundable deposit per person.Menu choices required 14 days prior to your party.

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*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.

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‘Party nights’ start on Saturday 5th December through to Wednesday 23rd December(excluding Sundays). Disco or live band? Here are the dates to help you decide!

Parties start at 7.30pm with a glass of sparkling wine in the terrace marquee, followed bydinner in the River Room restaurant and dancing to the resident band / disco.

Party Nights at Le Talbooth

Saturday 5th

£47.50 per person.* Steve Linton

Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th

£42.00 per person.* DJ Monitor Music

Friday 11th, Saturday 12th

£45.00 per person.* Essence Duo

Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th

£42.00 per person.* DJ Monitor Music

cream of leek and potato soup

tian of salmon, avocado,prawns with smoked salmon rosettehorseradish cream, watercress salad

galantine of duck in parma hambraised lentils, apricot puree, roasted beetroot

red onion and goats cheese tartfrizzy, rocket and quail egg, balsamic reduction

traditional turkey with all the trimmings

roast sirloin of beef, yorkshire puddingroast potatoes and gravy

paupiette of plaice with lobster mousseduchess potato, champagne veloute

twice baked mushroom and chive souffléspinach, potato and cheese sauce

homemade christmas puddingbrandy sauce, double cream

mango and passion fruit pavlovaraspberry sauce

caramelised lemon tartwith blueberry compote

selection of British and Irish cheesecelery, grapes and biscuits

coffee and mince pie

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT MENU

We do require a £15.00 non-returnable deposit perperson. Menu choices required prior to your party.

Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th

£45.00 per person.* Essence Duo

Friday 18th, Saturday 19th, Monday 21st

£47.50 per person.* Steve Linton

Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd

£45.00 per person.* Essence Duo

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*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.

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Christmas Day Luncheon at Le Talbooth isalways a special occasion, Umesh, Johanand their team will be on hand to make ita day to remember.

Arrive at 12.15pm for Champagne and canapésin the terrace marquee. Sit down for lunch at12.45 with the turkey carved by a duo of headchef’s Ian Rhodes and Tom Bushell

Christmas Day

game consommévenison faggots, baked in a puff pastry lid

house smoked salmoncapers, shallots and granary bread

crab and avocado clubavocado and radish fool, ketchup vinaigrette

partridge raviolisavoy cabbage, parsnip foam, white wine jus

salad of pork belly, tiger prawns and boudin noirapple and dijon dressing

twice baked cheese soufflésweetcorn and spring onion cream

roast sirloin of beef from the trolleyroast potatoes, gravy

apricot and rosemary stuffed lamb loinfondant potato, pea mousse, lardons,

peas and broad beans

roasted veal tenderloinbraised gem, white bean and asparagus puree,

herb spatzli

pan fried halibut filletroasted beetroot, brown shrimp veloute

breast of free range chickenmushroom ravioli, potato and artichoke crush,

cep sauce

steamed portabello and red onion puddingthyme veloute

crème caramelchar-grilled banana, butterscotch sauce

chocolate and hazelnut pudding soufflécappuccino anglais

apple and blackberry meringue piecalvados ice-cream

selection of British and Irish cheesecelery, grapes and biscuits

coffee and chocolate box

BOXING DAY MENU

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£120.00 per person.*

After a hectic Christmas Day, relax and letLe Talbooth take look after you. A deliciousfour-course luncheon with several choicesavailable. Champagne on arrival.

Boxing Day

£65.00 per person.*

canapés

veal tenderloin caponataartichoke, perorino flakes and quails egg

fricasse of scallop, lobster, prawn and langoustineorange and fennel broth

tradional roast turkey with all the trimmings carvedin the restaurant

cocottes, parsnip, sprouts, carrots

homemade christmas puddingbrandy sauce, double cream

caramel and apple bavaroisblackberry granite, cinnamon syrup

selection of British and Irish cheesechutney, biscuits and grapes

coffee and mince pies

CHRISTMAS DAY MENU

*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.

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Starting with Champagne and canapés at 7.30pm, a piper will lead guests intothe dining room for a superb five-course dinner. Dance to the Steve Linton Bandand Essence, who will supply non-stop music from 10.30pm until 2.30am.

A special breakfast will be served from 2.00am on New Year’s Day. Maison Talboothare offering a special two night break, see the details that follow.

New Year’s Eve at Le Talbooth

£175.00 per person.*

There will be a three-course luncheon menu with choices availableon New Year’s Day.

New Year’s Day at Le Talbooth

£50.00 per person.*

canapés

salad of lobstercrab, avocado and tomato club

Smoked goose breast, confit of leg spring rollspiced quince chutney

whole roast fillet of british excellence beefceleriac fondant, baked shallot, gem,

bordelaise sauce

goats cheese beignetwaldorf salad, fig and raisin bread

theme of citrus desserts

coffee and talbooth chocolates

NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU

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Why not stay at Maison Talbooth this Christmas?

Leading up to ChristmasIn the weeks leading up to Christmas, relax in great surroundings and enjoy a splendid dinneraccompanied by fine wines. Instead of having the problem of choosing who will be ‘the driver’or trying to arrange for a taxi home, why not stay at Maison Talbooth.

3 nights for the price of 2Between the 27th – 30th December, we are offering a great deal – stay 2 nights and get the3rd nights B & B free!

Included 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast with the 3rd night bed and breakfast on us.

All prices quoted are based on double occupancy and offers are subject to availability.

Christmas EveArrive on Thursday 24th December when we will be serving Christmas cake, mince pies andscones. You may also like to use the afternoon to visit our treatment rooms, to be thoroughlypampered before the festivities begin. And don’t forget you can also swim in the poolthroughout Christmas – yes, even in December we’re heating it to 85 deg! Also bring yourtennis racquets as the court is open as well.

Dinner is served at Le Talbooth from 7.00pm kicking off with a champagne and canapéreception here at Maison.

Midnight Mass is held at Dedham church, come back and enjoy some mulled wine with us.Don’t forget to put a carrot out for Rudolph and a glass of sherry for Father Christmas!

Three-day Christmas break at Maison Talbooth

from £260.00

from £180.00

£350 - £740 per person.*

*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.

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Why not stay at Maison Talbooth this Christmas?

Christmas DayChristmas Day begins with a champagne breakfast either in the comfort of your bedroom or inthe garden room. For those wishing to attend Christmas morning service there are several smallchurches in the parishes of Dedham, Langham, Ardleigh and Stratford St Mary.

Christmas Luncheon is served in the Restaurant at Le Talbooth starting from midday.

Christmas afternoon is rarely active but for those feeling energetic we can recommend a walkto revive your appetite before the evenings light supper.

Boxing DayThere is as much (or as little!) to do as you like on Boxing Day.

Why not follow the local Essex and Suffolk hunt which meets in Hadleigh and follow themthrough the beautiful Constable countryside.

Or join us at the New Wolsley Theatre for their annual pantomime Aladdin.

For the less energetic, why not be pampered in our Maison treatment rooms or stay in thehotel and curl up in the lounge with a good book

Depart after breakfast on the 27th.

*Prices include VAT and service charge unless otherwise stated.

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Milsom Hotels & Restaurants Vouchers

A splendid Christmas PresentMilsom Hotels and Restaurants vouchers arean excellent Christmas gift for friends, familyand colleagues – perfect for the friend whohas everything!

These can be redeemed at any of ourrenowned hotels and restaurants for lunch,dinner, treatments or accommodation.

– use all year round!

Just decide how much you wish to give andwe will enter it on a presentation voucher card.

For more ideas see www.milsomhotels.com/vouchers simply call with your details and we’ll do the rest.

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