London Covent Garden Christmas Party at Freemasons Hall 2019

CANAPÉS & BOWL FOOD SAMPLE MENU

CANAPÉS

Cold

Roast potato and beef striploin tagliata with horseradish meringue

Spiced duck, sweet potato rosti, pineapple caviar

Japanese tuna with avocado on rice paper

Salmon trio gateaux

Whipped goats curd 99 with beetroot sauce (v)

Maris piper potato nest, sundried tomato, olive cream and rocket (v)

Hot

Oriental duck croquettes with citrus yuzu jam

Asian pork with spring onion and chilli salsa

Mussels with parsley and a parmesan sauce served in pipettes

Chilli cromer crab cakes with lime and spring onion dipping sauce

Gorgonzola and walnut cannelloni, parsley and pear salsa (v)

Pea and mint arancini pyramid (v)

BOWLS 

Cold

Fillet of beef chimichurri, spiced slaw, crispy corn

Blackened chicken with daikon radish slaw, truffled ponzu

Merguez tartare with labneh, toasted flat bread

Pork fillet, saffron creamed potato, peppercorn sauce, red peppers

Hand cut steak tartare, burnt and pickled chillies, and truffle potato crisps

Sea trout poke, sriracha, jalapeno salsa, lotus root crisps

Hand picked crab with pickled cabbage, peanuts and yuzu

Monkfish chilli, crisp blue taco, pico de gallo

Crunchy greens with aioli toasted kaniwa grains (v)

Datterini tomatoes, lemon ricotta, togarashi (v)

Charred radicchio, tenderstem, miso, plums (v)

Vichy heritage chanterney carrots, ricotta, aubergine pickle, toasted seeds (v)

Hot

Lancashire hot pot with pickled red cabbage

Pork, apple and veal fritters, sweet tomato and raisin sauce, sage and parmesan crisp

Mini steak and kidney pudding, split pea sauce, red wine onions

Five spiced calamari, vietnamese dipping sauce

Massaman curried king prawns, coconut rice, scallions, roasted peanuts

Roast cod fillet, smocked cockle butter, girolles and courgettes

Whiting al cartoccio, lobster butter sauce, black olives, wilted baby spinach

BBQ turnips, crème fraiche, chive oil, crispy onions, bitter leaves (v)

Creamy fontina polenta, wild mushrooms, soft poached hen’s egg (v)

Roast cauliflower and romanesco, polanaise crumb (v)

SEATED DINNER SAMPLE MENUS

STARTER

Scallop ceviche, lemon, buttermilk, pickled samphire, curried crisps

Slow cooked hen’s egg, crisp chicken, pickled heritage carrots, salsa verde

Grilled golden beetroot, rockmelon, burrata, radish, grain vinaigrette (v)

MAIN

Beef duo, roasted roots, truffle dauphinoise, beetroot puree, oxtail sauce

Lake district lamb, cavolo nero, leeks, anchovy, mint béarnaise

Artichoke gratin, pea, mint, courgette, quinoa salad, yoghurt dressing (v)

DESSERT

Vanilla custard, brioche tart, apple crisps, caramelised white chocolate

Blackberry mille feuille, poached quince, chocolate cream, nut brittle, yoghurt sorbet

Please kindly advise of any food allergies at least 4 weeks prior to your party.

Dates and prices

Exclusive Group Party Nights

Receptions are available for up to 400 guests with prices starting from £68 + VAT per guest.

Seated events are available for up to 230 guests and prices start from £95 + VAT per guest.

Please contact the office with your preferred dates for prices and availability, please choose at least 2 different dates if possible.

Where is Freemasons' Hall?

Where's the Christmas Party at Covent Garden?

• Free Masons Hall
• 60 Great Queen St,
• London
• WC2B 5AZ

FAQ

WHAT’S THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE I CAN BOOK FOR?

The minimum group size to book this venue is 50 guests.

WHAT SIZE ARE THE TABLES?

We have several sizes of tables available from 10 to 13, please do call us if you wish to discuss arrangements for the number in your party.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

A range of options are available for you to choose from; this can be canapes, bowl food or a 3 course meal.

Dietary requirements

We have designed delicious menus alongside our main menu for those guests who are vegetarian, vegan or have an allergy to dairy, gluten or nuts. We can also cater for Halal meals.

Please note that these alternative meals must be ordered in advance of the party.

Please note that we are not unable to provide Kosher meals, however, you are welcome to arrange for the venue to receive a Kosher Meal on the day of your party and they will cook this in their ovens and serve (still in the tray) to your guests at their tables. There is no additional charge for this service; however neither does the guest receive any discount for not having one of our own meals.

CAN I CHANGE MY BOOKING?

Please note that should you wish to add guests to your booking, this is subject to our availability. If you wish to reduce the number of people in your party, any deposits already paid are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Any final balances are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

HOW AND WHEN DO I PAY FOR MY PARTY?

The initial deposit is due upon booking. The rest of the balance for your booking is due no later than 8 weeks before the date of the party.

Any additional items such as drinks packages and dodgems tokens must be paid for on your final balance date.

The balance of your booking can be paid on our website, by bank transfer, or debit / credit card. All details can be found on your booking confirmation email.

Business / Consumer Price – claiming back VAT

All customers pay the Consumer Price to book their party.

If you are a VAT registered business you may be able claim back the VAT – through your business like any other business expense, so you end up paying the advertised Business Price. *if applicable, your accountants will advise you on this and we will not be held responsible for any errors caused.

Bar tabs

Please note that we cannot run bar tabs at any of our events, however should you wish to provide some drinks for your group you can pre-order drinks packages, wine by the bottle or drink tokens.

QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR VENUES?

Is there an age limit?

Our parties can only be attended by guests who are over 18 years old.

Are the venues all accessible?

All of our venues are accessible to wheelchair users, or with limited mobility. Should any of your guests have such please do call us on 01273 858206 so we can do our best to ensure their requirements are looked after during the event.

Dance floor

Please note that some of our venues have a raised dance floor, which is not always accessible to those people in wheelchairs.

Is there a cloakroom?

All of our venues have a complimentary cloakroom for guests, please note that there is no charge and that all items are left at the owners risk.

Are the venues heated?

Yes, we have Multi-Thermostatic Heaters throughout the venue, including cloakrooms, reception areas and toilets -these are more than capable of making the marquee really toasty on even the coldest December night.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PARTY NIGHT?

How do I get there?

Once booked the lead booker can forward confirmation details to each of the guests in your party, which they can view on any mobile device or print it which details the venue’s locations as well as directions to the venue.

Is there parking at the venue?

Most of our venues do have car parks adjacent to them, we are not responsible for any parking on the night.

What time do the parties start?

Most parties open between 6.30pm- 7.00pm, and so we recommend arriving at this time.

What is the dress code?

We have a strict smart dress code, and as such do not allow guests to wear jeans or trainers to our events.

Can I dress up to match the theme?

You can of course get into the spirit of the party, as long as your outfit fits within our smart dress code.

Are there photographs taken?

We have photographers at some of our venues, you can purchase and take home your photos on the night. Unfortunately, photographs will not be available to order after your event.

Are there strobe lights used?

Yes, at some of our venues, the disco and entertainment may have bursts of flashing lights. 

QUESTIONS AFTER YOUR PARTY?

How do I send my feedback to you?

We always love to hear how much you have enjoyed our parties, and of course if you have ideas which may help us improve – please do email us and remember to include your party reference, all complaints will be dealt with directly with the venue. Any decision will be at their sole discretion.