Puttin on the Ritz - Knowlsey Park Christmas Party 2010
Knowlsey Park Ritz Christmas Party 2010
Join us in our Grand Marquee at Knowlsey Park as we take you back to the glitz and glamour of the 1930's. We're 'Puttin' on the Ritz !!
Steppin' Out
Arrive in style in your tiaras, top hat & tails. Visit our new cocktail & champagne bar and enjoy a drink with friends and colleagues. Soak up the glamorous atmosphere as we entertain you with the enchanting sounds from our baby grand piano.
Night and Day
Enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner under the stars. Novelties add to the fun and competitions that will really make your party swing!
Fascinating Rhythm
Our singers and dancers enthrall and excite you with a spectacular performance as we bring the 1930's to life - from tap to tango, swing to ballroom it will be a show like no other!
Let's Face the Music and Dance
Now it's your turn to trip the light fantastic as our DJ picks up the pace into the early hours. If you fancy a flutter than try your luck in our charity fun casino.
SAMPLE SEATED DINNER MENU 2010
Starter
- A. Duck, Pork & Cranberry Terrine Fruity Chutney and Toasted Ciabatta, or
- B. Twice Baked Cheese & Woodland Mushroom Soufflé Cumberland Dressing, or
- C. Potted Smoked Salmon, Prawn & Lemon Terrine Lemon and Pepper Dressing
Main Course
- A. Champagne Breast of Chicken Champagne and Dill Crème, or
- B. Goats Cheese, Butternut Squash & Cashew Nut Roulade Cranberry and Port Jus Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert
- A. Finest Christmas Pudding Rum Crème Anglais, or
- B. Chocolate Indulgence with a winter berry compote
Coffee & After Dinner Mints
Please kindly advise of any food allergies at least 10 days prior to your party
Dates and prices
- Friday 26th November £59.50
- Saturday 27th November £64.50
- Thursday 2nd December £59.50
- Friday 3rd December £64.50
- Saturday 4th December Limited availability
- Thursday 9th December £62.50
- Friday 10th December Limited availability
- Saturday 11th December Limited availability
- Thursday 16th December £62.50
- Friday 17th December Limited availability
- Saturday 18th December Limited availability
- Sunday 19th December £59.50
- Wednesday 22nd December £62.50
- Thursday 23rd December £62.50
- Thursday 31st December £79.50
All prices are per person. Prices above are inclusive of VAT which is charged at 15%. Dates are subject to availability at time of booking.
Where's the party?
- Knowsley Park
- Prescot
- Merseyside
- L34 4AN
Tube
Green Park (Jubilee, Victoria and Piccadilly lines) and Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines)
Parking
Is there car parking space? Yes, we have plenty of free car parking space for cars, coaches and taxis on hard standing ground. Note that you are not required to pay any entry charges to the park.
Can I leave my car overnight?
Yes, there is plenty of on-site parking. We have 24 hour security on site, however cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to your vehicle whilst on the Knowsley Park premises. Vehicles may be left at the owners risk and collected the following morning. If you end up having a few drinks, please be safe and take a taxi.
Map
How to find the party
The parties are held in a Grand Marquee at Knowsley Safari Park. Knowsley Safari Park is Junction 2 off the M57
Follow brown signs for Knowsley Safari Park and our AA signage for Christmas Party Extravaganzas
For sat-nav purposes, the address is Knowsley Park, Prescot, Merseyside L34 4AN
To avoid confusion please note our marquee is not actually situated at the main Knowsley Hall, but at the Safari Park
Dress Code
Dress to impress! Gents either black tie or smart (trousers with shirt & tie), ladies smart evening wear. Please inform all your guests we do not allow trainers, t-shirts, denim or jeans (even designer pairs!). If guests are not dressed appropriately, we reserve the right to refuse admission. For the more adventerous guests among you, we do allow fancy dress - why not complement our Puttin on the Ritz theme - with top hat & tails or something silver & sparkly!
Heating
Our luxury marquee has solid panel walls and is centrally heated inside - comfortable enough for short sleeve dresses.
Cloakroom
There is a fully staffed cloakroom which guests can leave their coats. You will be given a ticket which you must keep hold of as it will be required to collect your coat when you leave. If you lose your ticket, don't panic, you will just be asked to wait until all other items have been collected before any coats are released. Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to items left in the cloakroom.
Tables
These are allocated on a first come first serve basis - we feel this is the fairest way. However, please be aware that we take many bookings very early on in the year (particularly for weekends). The majority of tables seat up to 10 guests, but you will be advised at the time of booking the tables allocated to your party. Parties with two or more tables will be adjacent to each other - guaranteed! If your party is less than 8 people, your party could be sharing with other smaller parties. We will do our best to accommodate any special requests - please contact us to discuss.
Allocated table numbers will be displayed on the Table Plan in the reception area. Please report to the Courtesy Desk for any further assistance.
Drinks
There is the main bar and new for 2009 - a champagne and cocktail bar! To ensure quicker service for all guests, we suggest that rounds are limited to 10 drinks. We do not provide table service - please advise your guests accordingly. We do not allow guests to bring their own alcohol on to the premises - under any circumstances. We operate Challenge 21 - if any of your guests are lucky enough to look younger than 21, they will be asked for ID. Without ID, they will not be served alcohol. Last orders are 12.15am, bar closes 12.30am (or 1am for New Year's Eve).
Bar Tabs
For the security of all our guests, we do not allow bar tabs to be set up. However we do have a voucher system in place which enables guests to purchase drinks at the bar or wine for your party and are available in £5 denominations.
The vouchers can be purchased in two ways : either on the night using a credit / debit card / cash or in advance from the office (they will be sent a week before your party night). Unused vouchers purchased on the night can be redeemed at the end of the evening, but only by the person who bought them and using the same card. Vouchers taken off the premises will not be redeemed after the event.
Toilet Facilities
These are contained within the main structure - so leave your wellies at home!. They are located on ground level in the reception area as you arrive. Facilities are split into male and female areas, with the ladies having quite a large powder area with full length mirrors. There are 2 toilet attendants to ensure the cleanliness of the facilities at all times.
Smoking
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the marquee with the exception of the separate smoking area. This fully heated and can be accessed from the main reception area. Please note that glasses are not to be taken out of the bar area, plastic glasses are provided. We also advise not to leave drinks unattended at any time.
Disabled Facilities
There are disabled facilities and our staff will be happy to help with any special requirements for disabled guests. We would be grateful if you could kindly notify us in advance to assist when allocating your tables etc.
First Aid Facilities
There are 2 professional first aid technicians on site throughout the entire evening, 1 of which is a fully qualified Nurse.
Casino
£5 will buy you $10,000 of fun money chips for you to gamble on Roulette, Blackjack, Craps or Poker. The croupiers are professionals and will explain how to play and bet. Please note this is a charity fun casino, with all proceeds going to our nominated charity - we are again delighted to support the Willowbrook Hospice, Prescot (charity no 1020240 www.willowbrook.org.uk), so there are no refunds for unused chips. The highest roller on the night will win a fantastic prize. If you wish to pre-purchase casino vouchers in advance of your party, please contact us.
Photos
Our on site photographers will be more than happy to take formar (or informal!) photos throughout the evening. Photos will then be available to purchase after dinner or alternatively can be viewed and purchased the next day at ww.funkyfoto.co.uk.
Stay and Play
Let us organise a hotel for you. We will find the perfect hotel and booking at the same time as your Christmas Party we will be able to offer rooms at reduced prices.