Christmas AT
AVAILABLE FROM
1ST TO 23RD DECEMBER 2021 LUNCH IS SERVED 12PM TO 3PM TWO COURSES
£20 MONDAY TO FRIDAY
£25 SATURDAY THREE COURSES
£25 MONDAY TO FRIDAY
£30 SATURDAY
ON SUNDAYS WE SERVE A SUNDAY LUNCH MENU WITH ALL THE FESTIVE TRIMMINGS BETWEEN 12 NOON & 4PM
The menu for Sunday lunch can be found on our website.
Festive Lunch
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking. Pre order required for parties of 10 and over.
To book please visit our website. For tables over 10 please email us on [email protected].
Enjoy all the festive trimmings with a special menu our Executive Chef has created.
The festive season at Meldrum House is without a doubt, one of our favourite times of the year. The hotel is transformed with decorations, our log fires are on and the smell of hot toddy fills the air. It makes for a really magical atmosphere.
This year we have an Aprés Ski theme and we’re bringing some light hearted fun to the festive season with lots of different ideas so that you can enjoy your time with family, friends or colleagues.
Within this brochure, you will find everything you need to know. Our team are here to bring a little bit of magic to Meldrum for an unforgettable festive season.
From all the team at Meldrum House, we look forward to welcoming you…
Prost !
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Mavor Photography, By Rhea Photography, Susan Renee Photography and Hospitality Photographic for some of the amazing images throughout this year’s brochure.
MENU
STARTER Roast Tomato Soup gruyère croûton, basil crème fraiche,
buttermilk biscuit (v) Salmon & King Prawn Rillettes
citrus salad, boozy Maryrose Pulled Pork & Chorizo Terrine honey bbq dressing, spiced apple slaw
Smoked Chicken pomegranate, lemon & thyme dressing
Whipped Goats Cheese beetroot jam, toasted nuts & seeds
MAIN
Goulash Braised Beef Cheek poutine stuffed baked potato, garlic
& thyme sauce Traditional Roast Turkey skirlie, roast tatties, kilted chipolata,
roasting juices Seared Fillet of Cod black spice winter greens, salsa verde
Chicken Schnitzel tomato & mozzarella, rigatoni
Cheese Fondue Pie puff pastry, swiss raclette, leek &
chicory sauté (v)
DESSERT Smores Bark toasted marshmallows, rocky road
ice cream, chocolate sauce Apple Strudel
ginger custard, maple cinnamon ice cream Traditional Christmas Pudding
warm brandy sauce & redcurrants Treacle Tart custard ice cream
Apple & Cinnamon Crème Brûlée apple sable
December Dome Dining
Our stunning luxury domes are the perfect way to celebrate with friends, family or colleagues. We have created a menu with a
festive twist throughout December in our domes for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Our domes have 360-degree views of our manor house, estate, highland cows and golf course. At night, when the stars come out, it can be truly magical. Each has wooden flooring, tailor-made furniture and are decked out with beautiful lantern lamps.
A Bluetooth music system is installed in each where you can wire in your very own festive tunes.
Each Dome is heated however, remember, it is December, so we advise to dress appropriately to keep yourself warm.
Our dome pricing for December, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day can be found on our website.
CHOOSE FROM 4 DOMES
CASTOR
holds up to 6 guestsLUNA
holds up to 8 guestsAURORA
holds up to 12 guestsSIRIUS
holds up to 12 guests All bookings are made online and hire costs are payable at the time of booking.www.meldrumhouse.com/eat-and-drink/dome-dining
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
MENU
Berry Trifle White Chocolate Snowballs
After Eight Brownie Meringue Snowman
Smorse Sable
Apple & Cinnamon Scones with clotted cream & homemade
raspberry jam Selection of Sandwiches
along with festive favourites Unlimited freshly brewed tea or coffee
Festive Afternoon Tea
Enjoy afternoon tea by our cosy log fires in our manor house or in our luxury domes.
Booking is essential.
If you are a group enjoy hire of one of our luxury private domes or one of our private dining rooms.
FROM £21 PER ADULT
ADD A GLASS OF FIZZ FROM £7.50
£12 FOR CHILDREN SERVED DAILY
BETWEEN 1PM TO 3.30PM
Whether you are coming with family, your other half or the kids, Afternoon Tea at Meldrum House during December is something to really look forward to.
To book the afternoon tea please visit our website to book online www.meldrumhouse.com/
eat-and-drink/afternoon-tea
Aprés Ski Party Nights
Upgrades for overnight stays are available at an additional cost. Full prepayment is required at the time of the booking. Should Government guidelines affect the party nights a full refund will be provided. Should other reasons affect your attendance, your ticket can be moved to a different party night date, however, no refund will be provided. We can easily cater for all allergens.
Live entertainment and disco to dance the night away and a 3 course meal.
FRI 26TH NOVEMBER SOLD OUT THU 2ND DECEMBER
FRI 3RD DECEMBER SOLD OUT SAT 4TH DECEMBER SOLD OUT SUN 5TH DECEMBER
THU 9TH DECEMBER
FRI 10TH DECEMBER SOLD OUT SUN 12TH DECEMBER
THU 16TH DECEMBER
FRI 17TH DECEMBER SOLD OUT SAT 18TH DECEMBER SOLD OUT SUN 19TH DECEMBER
FRI 7TH JANUARY 2022 SAT 8TH JANUARY 2022
£45 PER PERSON
Stay overnight with our special offers including our delicious full Scottish breakfast the following morning:
Thursdays & Sundays in December: £99 Fridays & Saturdays in December: £109 Friday 7th & Saturday 8th January: £85
For all the right reasons, we’re gonna make it a night to remember. This year, enjoy our Aprés Ski theme.
MENU
CANAPÉS Grilled Cheese "Toastie"
caramelised onion Chicken Schnitzel
olive & tomato relish Lobster Mac n‘ Cheese Bites
STARTER Roast Tomato Soup gruyère croûton, basil crème fraiche,
buttermilk biscuit (v) Salmon & King Prawn Rillettes
citrus salad, boozy Maryrose Pulled Pork & Chorizo Terrine honey bbq dressing, spiced apple slaw
MAIN
Goulash Braised Beef Cheek poutine stuffed baked potato, garlic &
thyme sauce Traditional Roast Turkey skirlie, roast tatties, kilted chipolata,
roasting juices Cheese Fondue Pie puff pastry, swiss raclette, leek &
chicory sauté (v)
DESSERT Smores Bark
toasted marshmallows, rocky road ice cream, chocolate sauce
Apple Strudel
ginger custard, maple cinnamon ice cream
Festive Tipples
Our specialist bar team have conjured up some magical cocktails and drink packages for you to enjoy at this special time of year…
PITCHERS PERFECT FOR 6 SHARING...
Woo Woo £40
Blue Lagoon £45 Purple Rain £49
SHOTS
Flight of Shots (5) £15
CLASSIC PACKAGE: £100 2 Bottles of House Wine 2 Bottles of Prosecco 4 Cans of Beer or Cider
CELEBRATION PACKAGE: £150 4 Bottles of House Wine
1 Bottle of Prosecco 1 Bottle of Brewdog Gin 6 Fever Tree Tonics
PARTY PACKAGE: £200 2 Bottles of Champagne 3 Bottles of House Wine 1 Bucket of Beers
1 Bottle of Smirnoff Vodka or Gordons Gin 1 750ml bottle of soft mixer
PARTY NIGHT BANDS:
£30 PER PERSON
Grab our Aprés Ski Drinks Pass – up to 5 drinks that includes a choice of cocktails
PALE OF BEER: £20 2 Peroni, 2 Corona, 2 Bud
BREWDOG BUCKET: £16 2 Lost Lager, 1 Clockwork Tangerine, 1 Elvis Juice
CIDER: £18
2 Magners, 2 Strongbow and 2 Strawberry Thistle Cross
PALE OF PROSECCO: £48 6x Mini Proseccos 20cl
Bauble Wreath Making Class
Pre-payment required at the time of the booking.
To book tickets please visit our website www.meldrumhouse.com/occasions/christmas
SUN 7TH NOV FRI 12TH NOV SAT 13TH NOV
SUN 14TH NOV SOLD OUT TUE 16TH NOV
FRI 19TH NOV
SAT 20TH NOV SOLD OUT TUE 23RD NOV
SAT 27TH NOV SOLD OUT
£85 PER PERSON
Prepare for this Christmas in style and make your own bauble wreath for your front door or as a centrepiece.
For children, we have created a gorgeous little mocktail for their arrival that they will love, as well as their very own amazing buffet with plenty of choice followed by our special ice cream cart for dessert.
Every child gets a present after lunch.
£80 PER ADULT
£40 PER CHILD (2–12 YEARS) UNDER 2 ARE COMPLIMENTARY IN THE BALLROOM
The magical atmosphere in our Ballroom is one for all the family.
Arrive from 12 noon with champagne on arrival and then enjoy our very special carvery with all the trimmings from 12.30pm.
11AM TILL 1PM
Make a stunning Bauble Wreath for your table centre or front door with Alison from Northeast Events.
Enjoy canapés & a glass of bubbly on arrival and after the class enjoy a 3-course lunch.
This is a very exclusive event and numbers are limited to 10 guests per class.
Christmas Day
Carvery Lunch
Ythan Bakery RollsMENU
Banffshire Coast Terrinecaviar crème fraiche Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Soup Loch Arthur Cheese Tartelette
balsamic & rocket Smoked Chicken & Ham Terrine
quince chutney & crispbread
Traditional Roast Turkey Roast Ribeye of Presly’s Beef
Aberdeenshire Honey Glazed Gammon all served with root vegetables, brussel sprouts, rosemary & seasalt roast tatties, traditional skirlie stuffing, chipolata sausages & Yorkshire puddings
After Eight Brownie mint choc ice cream Baileys Cheesecake
cookie ice cream Classic Christmas Pudding
brandy custard
Selection of Scottish Cheeses grapes, chutney, oatcake Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee
with mincemeat pies To book please visit our website
www.meldrumhouse.com/
occasions/christmas
Pre-payment required at the time of booking.
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
MENU
Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Soup Wild Boar & Venison Terrine mandarin chutney, roasted chestnuts
Twice Baked Soufflé cream, parmesan Seared Loch Scallops charred sweetcorn, Stornoway
black pudding Champagne Sorbet
Traditional Roast Turkey skirlie, chipolata, roast potatoes, gravy
Fillet of North Sea Halibut samphire olive gnocchi
Duo of Beef medallion of fillet, slow cooked suet
pudding, Shiraz jus Wellington of Wild Mushrooms spinach and goats cheese, pine nut pesto
all served with roast root vegetables, brussel sprouts, rosemary & seasalt
roast tatties Dark Chocolate Fondant
white chocolate ice cream, toasted marshmallows Meldrum House Christmas Pudding
brandy sauce, cinnamon ice cream Warm Bakewell Tart
cherry custard Baileys Cheesecake
tonka bean ice cream Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee
homemade mincemeat pies
& apricot fudge
Hogmanay Gatsby Ball
7PM TO 1AM
Our popular Hogmanay Gala Ball is one to ensure 2021 goes out in style. Join in to the roaring 20s with our Gatsby-style themed event.
MENU
Canapés during Champagne Reception
Homemade Breads Rolls
Pressing of Confit Duck & Leek soused vegetables, onion soubise Truffled Cep Cappuccino
Fillet of Presly’s Beef slow cooked cheek, haggis
dauphinoise, Rioja jus Millionaires Baked Chocolate Delice
cinder toffee
Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee homemade petit fours Midnight Snack & Hot Beverage Kicking off with our champagne coupé
fountain and some delicious canapés prior to our special night of food and entertainment.
We’re delighted to welcome back the band Lost in Music and the magic of the Kintore Pipe Band to see us through from 2021 into 2022 at midnight for a Scottish twist to our roaring 20’s celebration.
Black tie, over 18s only.
£130 PER PERSON
Christmas Day Lunch
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
Pre-payment required at the time of booking.
To book please visit our website
www.meldrumhouse.com/occasions/christmas
Served in our award-winning Pineapple Grill & Seafood Restaurant, our Christmas Day lunch allows you time to enjoy your day before arriving here at Meldrum House where a cold glass of champagne will be waiting for you.
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
Pre-payment required at the time of booking. To book please visit our website
www.meldrumhouse.com/
occasions/christmas
For flexibility we have 5 sittings for you to choose from:
2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm and 4.30pm
£100 PER ADULT
£47.50 PER CHILD (2–12 YEARS) UNDER 2 ARE COMPLIMENTARY
MENU
Cod & Smoked Haddock Fish Cakes aioli, citrus leaves
Steak & Ale Pie buttered tatties Chicken Stuffed with Haggis
whisky jus 3 Cheese Macaroni
garlic bread Traditional Cranachan
shortbread finger Honey & Whisky Mousse
cinder toffee Soup & Butteries
after midnight At midnight, our resident piper will herald
in the new year when we will serve up a chilled glass of champagne as well as soup and butteries.
Dress Code: Smart Casual Over 18s only.
7.30PM TILL 1AM
£55 PER PERSON
To book please visit our website www.meldrumhouse.com/
occasions/christmas
Pre-payment required at the time of booking.
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
To book the afternoon tea please visit our website to book online www.meldrumhouse.com/
eat-and-drink/afternoon-tea
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking.
MENU
Pulled Beef stuffed Yorkshire Pudding
Camembert Mini Quiche with Figs
Selection of Sandwiches
Homemade Scones with clotted cream & homemade
raspberry jam
Shot of Eggnog Ferrero Rocher Cupcake
After Eight Brownie Millionaires Éclair
Carrot Cake
Freshly brewed tea or coffee
Winter Afternoon Tea
Whether you are coming with family, your other half or the kids, Afternoon Tea at Meldrum House during December is something to really look forward to.
Enjoy afternoon tea by our cosy log fires, in our luxury domes or in our Ballroom.
Booking is essential.
If you are a group enjoy hire of one of our luxury private domes or one of our private dining rooms.
Available from 27th December 2021 to 30th January 2022. Please note, this is not available on 1st January 2021 FROM £19 PER ADULTS
ADD A GLASS OF FIZZ FROM £7.50
£12 FOR CHILDREN SERVED DAILY
BETWEEN 1PM TO 3.30PM
For something a little different, we are switching up our December Afternoon Tea and bringing a new little twist to it for just 4 days in between Christmas and New Year and then into January.
IN THE CAVE BAR
Our casual evening to bring in the new year is always popular.
Join us for live music at 7.30pm and enjoy a casual supper in our atmospheric, award-winning Cave Bar.
Hogmanay
in 1236
Envisage spending Christmas or Hogmanay with us, where luxury knows no bounds. Expect log-burning fires, award- wining food and superb service. Let us give you a Christmas or Hogmanay to remember here at Meldrum House…
Christmas Eve
Check in from 3pm and join us from 2pm–4pm for our special cream tea in our Cave Bar and Drawing room. At night grab a chilled glass of champagne which we will serve with luxury canapés at your table before our special three course dinner.After dinner, enjoy tea or coffee with homemade petit fours in the atmosphere of the Cave Bar or Drawing room.
Christmas Day
Wake on Christmas Day to a leisurely full Scottish breakfast before heading off to open your presents and spend time with family or friends. At lunchtime, join us for a festive feast at our Carvery where we have flexibility in a number of sittings for you to choose from between 12pm and 4pm. If you wish to upgrade to our Restaurant, a £20 supplement will apply per person.In the evening, enjoy sandwiches and savouries in the Cave Bar or Drawing room.
2 NIGHTS FROM £275PP Upgrades available. Based on sharing a room, single supplement applies.
Why not take full advantage this year and stay for an additional night from £115 per person and enjoy a fantastic morning of activities at Lochter followed by lunch…
Boxing Day
If you are making the most of your stay and are remaining with us for another night, we have lined up a few hours in the morning at Lochter Activity Centre where you can enjoy 3 outdoor activities.When you return, we will serve lunch in our atmospheric 800-year old Cave Bar.
After a relaxing afternoon enjoy a special evening with our ‘Taste of Aberdeenshire’ dinner.
3 NIGHTS FROM £390PP Upgrades available. Based on sharing a room, single supplement applies.
Your Christmas Stay
To book please contact our events team on [email protected]
Hogmanay Stay
On January 1st, blow away the excesses from the night before with a walk around our 240-acre estate and head back to the hotel to warm yourself by our log burning fires.
At night enjoy dinner in our award-winning Pineapple Grill & Seafood Restaurant.
2 NIGHTS MINIMAL STAY £349PP Stay a third night in our January sale at
£85 per room per night including full Scottish breakfast.
Upgrades available. Based on sharing a room, single supplement applies.
If you are planning to join us for our Gala Ball Gatsby celebration, why not make it extra special.
Take advantage of our two-night package which includes full Scottish Breakfast on both mornings and tickets to our Ball.
To book please contact our events team on [email protected]
Christmas Cards
We’ve created brand new Christmas cards with a snow picture of our 800-year old manor house with our four luxury domes.
Priced at £3.50 simply purchase from our Reception team.
Give the Gift of Meldrum
Gift Vouchers
Our gift vouchers are the perfect present for someone who knows us and loves us. We have over 20 different options for you to choose from, including monetary vouchers when you just can’t make up your mind what to purchase.
Head to our website on
www.meldrumhouse.com or you can also purchase them from our
friendly team on our Reception Desk.
Burns Supper
SATURDAY 22ND JANUARY 2022
£55 PER PERSON
We certainly know how to celebrate Scotland’s National Bard in style here at Meldrum. Normally a sell-out event, expect classic Scottish Fayre, a whisky cocktail or two and a fine dram from our neighbours at Glen Garioch Distillery to toast the man himself. We’re lucky enough to secure a world-class Scottish dance team for an extremely special display prior to dinner and one of the best live ceilidh bands to get you on the dance floor.
WHY NOT ENJOY OUR EARLYBIRD OFFER?
Book a table of 8 or more before October 31st and enjoy 2 complimentary bottles of wine on your table from us.
Also, grab an overnight stay with our special January Sale rate of £85 per room including full Scottish breakfast.
January Sale
2ND TO 31ST JANUARY 2022
Who doesn’t love a sale and ours is one of the best around. Enjoy the luxury of Meldrum House at half the normal price.
Rooms from as little as £85 including full Scottish breakfast for 2 people per room per night.
Upgrades are available. Book online through www.meldrumhouse.com
Christmas Baubles
For the first time this year, we have created a very special Meldrum House Christmas Bauble for you to hang on your tree using an illustration of our manor house.
Perfect if you want reminded of a special time at Meldrum House. Numbers are limited and are available from our Reception, wrapped in a beautifully packaged box.
Christmas Bauble £20.
Book tickets online on our website www.meldrumhouse.com/occasions T&Cs apply. Over 18s only.
Earlybird offer is made subject to availability.
Let's wrap this up!
Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course
Oldmeldrum Aberdeenshire Scotland AB51 0AE t: +44 (0)1651 872294 e: [email protected]
www.meldrumhouse.com