CHRISTMAS AT THE ROSE AND CROWN HOTEL
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN COLCHESTER WITH US!
It’s never too early to start planning your 2022 Christmas celebrations! Enjoy a truly traditional Christmas in Colchester by celebrating in the town’s oldest hotel, The Rose and Crown Hotel.
Whether you’re joining us for a Christmas party, a relaxed Christmas lunch with friends or seeing in the New Year in style, we’ll take care of every detail so you can enjoy a stress-free and fun-filled Christmas.
OUR COVID-19 PROMISE
Book with confidence – if any of our Christmas events are cancelled due to government restrictions then you will receive a full refund.
CHRISTMAS PARTY COLCHESTER
25th-26th Nov & 1st-23rd Dec
Sun – Thu – £27.95 per person
Fri & Sat – £37.95 per person
SPECIAL OFFERS
November Early Specials – 25th-26th Nov – £29.95 per person
Early Bird Offer – Pay your deposit by 31st August 2022 – £25.95 per person Sun-Thu
Christmas party nights at The Rose and Crown Hotel Colchester are perfect for small groups of friends or family celebrating together, right the way up to a large corporate Christmas party. Dinner is served at 8pm from our delicious Christmas party menu, followed by a night of dancing at our disco until midnight.
Book now for parties of 2 – 102.
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required within seven days of booking (although this will be refunded if your Christmas party is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions), with full payment due 30 days before your reservation. Menu choices must be received no later than 30 days before reservation.
£1 GIFT VOUCHER FOR EACH PERSON BOOKED
Are you the party organiser? To show our appreciation for all your hard work, The Rose and Crown Hotel Colchester would like to offer you a £1 gift voucher for each person booked into your Christmas party.
Vouchers to be redeemed during the month of January 2023.
STAY THE NIGHT
If you’re joining us for a Christmas party night, save yourself the worry of having to find a way home by booking a room in our hotel.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH COLCHESTER
1st-12th December – £18.95 per person
13th-23rd December – £20.95 per person
Treat yourself to one of the most delicious Christmas meals in Colchester by joining us at The Rose and Crown Hotel this December. From small get-together with friends or family up to large private functions, we promise to get your Christmas celebrations off to a flying start.
Christmas lunch is served from our Christmas menu from 12pm-2pm. For an evening meal, join us for our Christmas party nights.
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required within seven days of booking (although this will be refunded if your Christmas lunch is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions), with full payment due 30 days before your reservation. Menu choices must be received no later than 30 days before reservation.
CHRISTMAS MENU
We also offer a vegan Christmas menu.
STARTERS
Classic crayfish and prawn cocktail (cr,e,g)
Marie Rose sauce and melba toast
Roast parsnip soup (g,mk)
smoked cheddar and onion crumbs served with warm bread (v)
Creamy butternut squash and tarragon arancini (mk,g,e)
herb & tomato ragu (v)
Ham hock terrine (g,mk)
apple purée, apricot and red onion chutney, served with warm sourdough
MAINS
Traditional roast turkey (g,mk)
homemade stuffing, pigs in blankets, winter vegetables, roast potatoes & gravy
Traditional roast beef (g,mk,e)
Yorkshire pudding, winter vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy
Seared fillet of salmon (f,mk)
new potatoes, fine beans, mangetout and a white wine & dill sauce
Roasted red pepper and aubergine risotto
rocket salad (v)
DESSERTS
Classic passionfruit crème brûlée (g,mk,e,v)
ginger snap biscuits
Cherry Bakewell tart (g,mk,e,v)
crème anglaise
Chocolate log (g,mk,e,v)
warm cherries
Traditional Christmas pudding (g,m,e,v)
brandy cream
Tea, coffee and mints
ALLERGENS KEY
cy – Celery | g – Gluten/Wheat | cr – Crustaceans | e – Egg | f – Fish | l – Lupin | mk – Milk | m – Molluscs | md – Mustard | n – Nuts | p – Peanuts | ss – Sesame Seeds | s – Soybeans | sp – Sulphur Dioxide
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH COLCHESTER
£77 per adult
£37 per child under 10
FREE for children under 3
Join us for a traditional Christmas Day lunch in our 700 year old oak-beamed Tudor Bar Brasserie, guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit! Our Christmas Day lunch is served from 12pm-2.30pm, take a look at our Christmas Day menu below.
A non-refundable deposit of £25 per person is required within seven days of booking (although this will be refunded if your Christmas Day lunch is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions), with full payment due 30 days before your reservation. Menu choices must be received no later than 30 days before reservation.
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
We also offer a vegan Christmas menu.
STARTERS
Garlic and lemon king prawns (cr)
rocket salad
Confit chicken leg terrine (p)
wrapped in Parma ham, served with a cherry compote
Breaded Brie (g,mk,e,v)
cranberry dip and purple oak leaf salad (v)
Sweet potato and chestnut velouté soup (g,mk)
served with chestnut crumbs (v)
MAINS
Traditional roast turkey (g)
homemade stuffing, pigs in blankets, winter vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy
Rosemary lamb shank
roast potatoes, winter vegetables and a mint jus
Grilled monkfish and lemongrass skewers (f,mk)
served on Thai style rice noodles and a yellow coconut curry
Wild mushroom risotto (g,mk,v)
with chargrilled vegetables and truffle oil (v)
DESSERTS
Traditional Christmas pudding (g,mk,e,v)
brandy cream
Tia Maria and coffee cheesecake (g,mk,e)
Marsala cream
Bread and butter pudding (g,mk,e,v)
marmalade, chocolate and pouring cream
White chocolate panacotta (mk,e,v)
fruit berries
Tea, coffee, mince pies and petit fours
ALLERGENS KEY
cy – Celery | g – Gluten/Wheat | cr – Crustaceans | e – Egg | f – Fish | l – Lupin | mk – Milk | m – Molluscs | md – Mustard | n – Nuts | p – Peanuts | ss – Sesame Seeds | s – Soybeans | sp – Sulphur Dioxide
BOXING DAY LUNCH COLCHESTER
£35 per adult
£18 per child under 10
FREE for children under 3
If you’re celebrating Christmas all over again on Boxing Day, join us for our delicious Boxing Day lunch. Our Boxing Day lunch is served from 12pm-2.30pm, see our menu below or choose our vegan menu.
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required within seven days of booking (although this will be refunded if your Boxing Day lunch is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions), with full payment due 30 days before your reservation. Menu choices must be received no later than 30 days before reservation.
BOXING DAY MENU
We also offer a vegan Christmas menu.
STARTERS
Chorizo and lemon scallops (m,mk)
crispy kale and a white wine sauce
Roasted tomato and oregano soup (g,mk)
warm bread roll (v)
Moroccan spiced lamb cutlets
root vegetable crisps
Turkey and bacon Caesar salad (mk,g)
Caesar dressing, Parmesan and croutons
MAINS
Garlic and rosemary chicken breast (mk)
dauphinoise potatoes, vegetables and a red wine jus
Roast loin of pork (g,mk,e)
winter vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy
Seafood risotto (m,cr,mk)
mussels, clams, prawns with rocket and Parmesan salad
Sweet potato, spinach and lentil curry
coriander rice and poppadums (v)
DESSERTS
Sticky toffee pudding (g,mk,e,v)
butterscotch sauce
Port and peach trifle (g,mk,e)
Victoria sponge and Marsala cream
Crème caramel (g,mk,e,v)
ladyfinger biscuits
Apple and cinnamon rice pudding (mk,n,v)
toasted almonds
Tea, coffee and mints
ALLERGENS KEY
cy – Celery | g – Gluten/Wheat | cr – Crustaceans | e – Egg | f – Fish | l – Lupin | mk – Milk | m – Molluscs | md – Mustard | n – Nuts | p – Peanuts | ss – Sesame Seeds | s – Soybeans | sp – Sulphur Dioxide
VEGAN CHRISTMAS MENU
Our vegan Christmas menu is available on all dates as an alternative to our standard Christmas menu.
STARTERS
Tomato, mozzarella and basil salad
rocket and olive oil
Beetroot, apple and walnut soup (g,n)
granary bread
Bruschetta with black olive tapenade (g)
sundried tomatoes and thyme
MAINS
Swede, parsnip and butternut pie (g)
roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy
Roasted red pepper and aubergine risotto
rocket salad
Soy and ginger cauliflower steak (s)
steamed rice and pak choi
DESSERTS
Chocolate orange brownie (g)
vanilla ice cream
Strawberry Eton mess
Lemon tart (g)
raspberries and cream
Tea, coffee and mints
ALLERGENS KEY
cy – Celery | g – Gluten/Wheat | cr – Crustaceans | e – Egg | f – Fish | l – Lupin | mk – Milk | m – Molluscs | md – Mustard | n – Nuts | p – Peanuts | ss – Sesame Seeds | s – Soybeans | sp – Sulphur Dioxide
Please note – menu selections cannot be changed on the night or combined with non-vegan menu options.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY COLCHESTER
£61.95 per person
Join us at The Rose and Crown Hotel Colchester and celebrate in style at our New Year’s Eve party with entertainment!
Includes a glass of champagne on arrival, an international buffet with starters, mains, breads, salads and desserts. Followed by a night of dancing with our resident DJ until 1am.
OVERNIGHT PACKAGE
£114.95 per person
Includes a glass of champagne on arrival, NYE buffet, a night of dancing with our resident DJ, accommodation and full English breakfast.
10% OFF FOR ALL NHS STAFF
As a special thank you, we’re offering 10% OFF all of our Christmas events for anyone who works for the NHS.