Duke of Richmond town Hotel - St. Peter Port Guernsey
 
Festive Programme and Christmas Menus
 

Festive Programme and Christmas Menus 2009

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BOXING DAY - Saturday 26th December


Following breakfast this morning (8.00am until 10.00am), and after returning your completed quiz papers, you are cordially invited to the beautiful and serene Island of Herm ~ but be sure to book quickly with Reception as places are restricted…

After a short crossing, our friends at the Mermaid Tavern will be waiting for you with coffee and cakes! On your return to Guernsey and the hotel, Mr Purtill, the hotel’s manager will be waiting to offer you a warming glass of mulled wine in time for lunch at 1.00pm.

For those who may not be familiar with it – we welcome you to join our ever popular ‘Richmond Race Night’ – after dinner this evening we enter our eighth meet – with commentary by Orlando.

The bar will be open at 7.00pm and this evening’s dinner will be available from 7.15pm. With the racing beginning at approximately 9.00pm we wish you luck and hope you enjoy the evenings entertainment - and with a bit of luck you might just win lots of money!.

Winners of this year’s Christmas Quizzes are announced following the racing and results will also be posted on the bulletin board.

BOXING DAY LUNCH MENU

Seafood Timbale
With crispy leaves and a citrus vinaigrette

Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad
With crispy bacon and garlic croutons

Crown of Melon
With Serrano ham and fruit compote

Goats Cheese and Basil Bavoir (v)
With roasted pepper sauce

*****
Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Refreshing Fruit Sorbet

*****

Supreme of Scottish Salmon
With horseradish crust and a cucumber and mustard sauce

Spinach and Cheese Chicken Breast
Wrapped in pancetta and served with a wild mushroom sauce

Roast Leg of Lamb
With rosemary and red wine jus

Sunblushed Tomato and Mushroom Risotto (v)
Finished with a rocket salad

All main courses are served with a selection
of seasonal vegetables and potatoes.

*****

Baked Chocolate Tarte
With orange sorbet

Hot Apple Crumble
With brandy custard

Wild Fruit Mousse
With cassis sorbet

English and Continental Cheeses
With grapes, celery and assorted biscuits

*****

Coffee and Mince Pies


Sunday 27th December

Today marks the end of this year’s programme, and we would like to thank you all for staying and celebrating Christmas with us! We hope that you have had and enjoyable time, and would welcome any comments or suggestions you may have.

To begin your final day with us, breakfast will be served from 8.00am until 10.00am in the Cambridge Restaurant.

After breakfast, and to give you a last impression of our wonderfully peaceful haven, we’re inviting you to board the bus for the annual Island Tour. There will be a coffee stop at the Imperial Hotel.

On your return to the hotel, carvery lunch will be served in the Cambridge Restaurant. Finally, the Management and Staff would like to thank you for sharing with them, what we hope has been a memorable Christmas for you, and we wish you all a safe journey home and a very Happy New Year!

 

CARVERY LUNCH MENU


Starters
(from the kitchen)

Cream of Spinach and Potato Soup

House-made Scottish Salmon Gravadlax
with Wasabi cream and crispy leaves

Traditional Eggs Benedict
with Hollandaise sauce

Confit of Duck and Asparagus Terrine
with herb vinaigrette

*****
Main Courses
(from the carvery buffet)

Steamed Plaice Florentine
With a creamy cheese

Honey Roast Ham
With herb gravy

Traditional Roast Beef
With Yorkshire pudding and red wine jus

Broccoli and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta (v)
In a white wine and three cheese sauce

Served with roast potatoes, buttered new potatoes,
Savoy cabbage and bacon, seasonal vegetables and a selection of salads

*****
Desserts from the Buffet Table

*****
Coffee and Mint Crisps


Why not extend your visit to the New Year Celebrations?

New Years Eve - £120.00

Rates are per person per night sharing twin or double accommodation and include:

• Gala Dinner • Dancing • Accommodation • Full English Breakfast

Arrive early or stay longer - December 27th to 30th and January 1st to 7th - extra nights from £49.00 per person per night. Suppl.: Terrace or sea view room £12.50 per night.