London Thames Sailing Barge - Bespoke Christmas Events and Parties
Sailing charters on the River Thames - London
The full details for this party for 2012 have not yet been released. Below are the details of last year's party to give you an idea of what you can expect.
Offering wonderful cruising options on the Thames this Christmas for fun and affordable parties on board their beautiful Thames Sailing Barges and other riverboats.
With the former you get the intimacy of a wood-pannelled saloon and historic vessel on the river Thames, ideal for parties of up to 35 guests, on the latter you get the ability to take much larger numbers.
Stop the traffic as Tower Bridge is raised exclusively just for your party!
All with wonderful views of Christmas London from the Thames and Tower Bridge will be raised just for you!
All this in great comfort, wonderful surroundings and with delicious Christmas Party menus from Riverside Food and Drink. Choose from a static in St Katharine Docks or cruising the Thames.
Creating a number of great value packages for staff parties and client entertainment.
Sailing Barge Will
Once the private floating dining room of the directors of P&O, this well-appointed historic vessel has a beautiful wood-panelled saloon ideal for boardroom-style meetings and entertaining.
Her originality, charm, and the feeling of exclusivity she provides means your event will be unmatched by other river craft. Will is suitable for formal and informal occasions, from sumptuous seated dinners to Champagne receptions.
All the packages include:
- 4 Hour exclusive charter of the vessel, mooring/pier fees, fuel, pilotage and crew
- One glass of house wine or mulled wine on arrival
- Half bottle of house wine and mineral water with dinner
- Christmas decorations and novelties
- Catering, chef & waiting staff
- Product and public liability insurance
- Event Management
Party Information
- Seated Dinner - 35
- Buffet/reception - 50
Optional extras
- Drinks packages
- Party photographer
Example Menu
The menu is just an example and is liable to change depending on the date.
Mixed Platter
A mixed platter including all of the following dishes will be served to your table to get you started:
- Filo parcels filled with cauliflower & blue cheese (v)
- Courgette, tomato, black olive & sweet pepper antipasto (v)
- Garlic dough balls & italian olive breadsticks with roasted aubergine dip (v)
- Crispy jacket potato wedges (v)
- Tortilla chips with sour cream & chive dip (v)
- Pork & apple chipolatas served in rustic bread baskets with a wholegrain mustard mayonnaise dip
Starter
Mild goats cheese, spinach & sun kissed tomato tartlet served warm with a red onion relish (v)
Main courses
A. Breast of chicken filled with a mulled cranberry & orange stuffing served on a bed of herb mash with a sage jus & fresh winter vegetables
or
B. Papparelle pasta tossed in a light lemon ricotta & green pea sauce finished with parmesan shavings (v)
Dessert
Christmas pudding cheesecake served with amarena cherries & a delicate chocolate scroll
Coffee
Freshly brewed coffee & chocolates
Allergy menus are available on request. Kosher meals can be provided at a supplementary charge with advance notice. We will make every effort to cater for all dietary requirements that we are notified of in advance, please call us to discuss your requirements.
Please contact the office with your preferred dates, please choose at least 2 different dates if possible.
The packages below are all based on 35 guests so the cost per person will change if the numbers are different.
Christmas Cruise on the Thames
Package 1: Seated Dinner from £132 + vat per person
Package 2: Finger Buffet with Disco and DJ from £126 + vat per person
Static in St Katharine Docks
Package 1: Seated Dinner from £123 + vat per person
Package 2: Finger Buffet with Disco and DJ from £117 + vat per person
Where's the party?
- Sailing Barge 'Will'
- St Katharine Docks
- London
- E1W 1LA
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Tower Hill
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Christmas Party Accommodation, Hotel Stay and Party Packages
Why not combine your Christmas party with a hotel stay. Christmas Connections have developed relationships and special rates with hotels throughout the UK to negotiate a fantastic package price. Hotels often hold Christmas events in house, attending one of these parties plus staying on site can make your event one to remember.
If you would like to add party accommodation to the existing Christmas party package please make sure we're aware of numbers and style of accommodation required, we can then offer a Christmas Party with the most relevant hotel for your budget and location.
We can always organise hotel accommodation after you have booked a Christmas party package with us, however all accommodation will be sold on a first come basis.
