Christmas Party: St Albans Nostrovia, Russian Christmas Party
St Albans- Nostrovia - Christmas Party 09
A fabulous Russian Christmas party with stacks of entertainment .
The iron curtain has crumbled and fallen and the Eastern Bloc has gradually released many of its hottest and most closely guarded secrets to the Western world. This year at Willows Farm we invite you to discover, encounter and lose yourself in a cavalcade of unique Russian tastes and experiences, which for hundreds of years have been withheld so fervently from the West.
As you arrive at the venue through a heavy snow storm, you will be given a warm welcome by our Cossack guards who huddle around a red hot brazier singing Siberian folk songs and greeting you with good cheer. Enter the venue and find it transformed by a myriad of contradictory sights and sounds that work together in curious harmony...
A beautifully frosted Christmas tree soars through the blizzard to the heights of the foyer, laden with twinkling lights and shimmering crimson baubles; the pure and heavy snow laden atmosphere is permeated by the wild sounds of a raucous party seeping from the adjoining bar drawing guests like a magnet to the most happening party around; an irresistible blend of ice cool glamour and red hot groove.
Traditional Cossack dancers share the stage with whip-cracking burlesque girls.
Dancers sway and grind in time with the beat, their lithe bodies covered in little more than oil and glitter, as blinding beams of light are emitted from the ice bar and glamorous aerial artists tumble from the ceiling. Traditional Cossack dancers share the stage with whip-cracking burlesque girls; whilst others hang decadently from the ceiling, scattering fairy dust and feeding treats to those that pass beneath. Every sense is seduced by an abundance of diversity: from divinely mixed cocktails and frothing champagnes for the nose, to spicy canapés and richly scented delicacies for the palate. This combined with the throb of funky music, sparkling lights and a vibrant atmosphere all conspire to create a spontaneous and explosive party atmosphere...
In a fanfare of noise, iridescent lights and fiery pyrotechnics, the gossamer thin dividing wall vanishes revealing a dining room of unparalleled opulence. Stilt walkers, fire eaters, poi twirlers, jugglers and acrobats lead the guests through to a luxuriously decadent room, dripping in crystals and shimmering under the light of a thousand candles, which flicker and waver beneath the towering silhouettes of the Red Square onion domes...
Beautifully themed christmas night of fun and laughter.
Sumptuous fabrics in rich colours drape the tables, which are laid with smart glass goblets and cutlery, polished to perfection. Fine wines flow as the guests pull their crackers and toast their friends as course after course of exquisite food is served up by immaculately tailored staff. Each platter brings a fresh delight for the guests as they dine like Tsars. Like a Siberian snowstorm gaining momentum, the evening picks up pace and whisks guests along on a tantalising journey of extravagance, indulgence and excess.
Senses are inundated by a stream of temptations and sensations. Pounding music fills the air whilst a parade of human entertainment pours past: fire eaters that leave you breathless; contortionists that require you to suspend belief; aerial artists that defy gravity and dancers who entice you into the shadowy regions of your mind. A dark circus of the imagination unfolds under a canopy of twinkling starlight some guests will choose to watch, whilst others will be lured into participating.
For those who seek a diversion from the visual spectacle, discreet areas are set aside where guests can sip iced vodkatinis and indulge in high stake games of roulette, blackjack and poker, test their strength on the striker or savour the sugary delights of the chocolate fountains. As the evening accelerates at a pace and the music shows no sign of slowing down, dodgems whiz around while glitter cannons explode over the dance floor and a thousand streamers and confetti colours tumble over the excited party revellers. Nostrovia! promises to enclose guests in a swathe of good will, good fortune, good feelings and good times; and to send them home with a wealth of good memories.
And therein lies the secret essence of Nostrovia
Canape reception
- Mini hotdogs, with frenchies mustard
- Char grilled vegetable wraps, with sweet chilli sauce
- Smoked salmon served on blinis with sour cream and chives
- Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with beef stroganoff
- Vodka slush puppy shots with fruit caviar
- Balsamic & rosemary roasted new potatoes filled with a tomato & aubergine relish
Starter
- Layered smoked salmon terrine, with fresh salmon and chive mousse, roasted peppers, served on a spinach and rocket salad with roasted butternut squash
- Roasted vegetable terrine, with aubergine courgette and red pepper served with new potato crisps, mizzuna salad and roast tomato dressing (v)
Main course
- Char grilled breast of chicken served with bubble and squeak potato cakes, crisp pancetta, fine beans and a tomato red wine sauce
- Sweet potato and sage gnocchi, with broccoli, roasted baby carrots and a wild mushroom sauce, topped with tempura kale (v)
Dessert
- Melting chocolate pudding served with mascarpone ice cream and vodka soaked black cherries
Coffee
Rich Colombian fair trade coffee with white and dark chocolate truffles
Please kindly advise of any food allergies at least 10 days prior to your party
Dates and prices
- Friday 27th November Available for exclusive hire
- Saturday 28th November Available for exclusive hire
- Monday 30th December Available for exclusive hire
- Tuesday 1st December Available for exclusive hire
- Thursday 3rd December £45.00
- Friday 4th December £52.00
- Saturday 5th December £52.00
- Monday 7th December Available for exclusive hire
- Tuesday 8th December Available for exclusive hire
- Wednesday 9th December £46.00
- Thursday 10th December £55.00
- Friday 11th December Sorry Sold Out
- Saturday 12th December £53.00
- Tuesday 15th December £48.00
- Wednesday 16th December £50.00
- Thursday 17th December £52.00
- Friday 18th December £53.00
- Saturday 19th December £53.00
New Year's Eve package includes 1 glass of sparkling wine, 1/2 bottle of house wine and 1/5 bottle of mineral water per person.
All prices are per person. Prices above are exclusive of VAT which is charged at 15%. Dates are subject to availability at time of booking.
Where's the party?
- The Christmas Village
- Willows Farm Village
- Coursers Road
- London Colney
- St Albans
- AL40PF
Directions
Overland Train
Battersea Park Station or Queenstown Road Station
Tube
Sloane Square tube station
Parking
100 spaces on a first come first served basis
Map
Dress Code
Black tie or smart dress essential, jeans and trainers will not be accepted.
Essential Info
- Fun casino tables including Blackjack, Roulette and Texan Poker
- Free parking
- * Free cloakroom facilities
- Disabled access
- * Black cab rank from 11pm
- *These items are optional and are not included within the ticket price
- Fun Casino - all profits are donated to a chosen charity
- Please Note: Some of the above elements maybe subject to change and an additional charge.
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.