SPECIAL PARTY NIGHT OFFER

Yuletide menu with disco December 20th £35.00 per person to include Welcoming Festive Sparkling Wine Cocktail upon arrival, Yuletide Menu, Disco and Vat

(Previous official price £42.00 excluding Cocktail). Limited availability.

We hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you to the Ardington Hotel and Indigo Restaurant this Christmas. We offer 2 styles of menu. The Yuletide and Christmas, details of which follow. Both menus will be available in Indigo or a private dining room from December 1st until and including the evening of December 23rd. On evenings when there is not a private party or party night in Indigo, the Christmas menu will be supplemented by a selection of individually priced A La Carte dishes.

To make a reservation, please telephone 01903 230451, email

Yuletide Menu

Available primarily on Party Nights with Disco. There is NO NEED TO PRE-ORDER. All dishes are available on the evening to be chosen from at a central table, assisted by our restaurant personnel. Guests are welcome to have 1 or a selection of dishes, for each course in a combination and portion size to suit their appetite and palate.

We guarantee all guests will be offered the full menu in a consistent quality.

Party Nights

These are occasions when a number of smaller groups to a maximum of 90 guests dine together on the Yuletide menu in Indigo and enjoy the disco provided by our resident DJ. Upon arrival, guests can gather in the Indigo lounge for drinks prior to dining at their own individual tables in Indigo. Tables can be round (up to 11 guests) or rectangular of varying sizes. Dining times are staggered at pre agreed times between 7:00pm and 8:15pm to ensure against any queues for each course. The disco commences between 9:30pm - 10::00pm and concludes at midnight. Last orders at the bar are at 11:30pm. Indigo lounge is available for guests throughout the evening to buy drinks and socialise.

The Ardington Hotel and Indigo restaurant will close for Christmas after breakfast on the morning of December 24th and reopen on Tuesday January 3rd dinner.

Christmas Menu

This menu is served in Indigo or can alternatively be served for a private party in a private dining room.

This is a fully served menu. For parties of 10 guests or more dining either in Indigo or a private dining room, guests are requested to pre-order their choices. Details regarding this can be found under terms and conditions.

Starters

Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke Soup, chopped Chives, White Truffle Oil (v)
A trio of locally Smoked Salmon, King Prawns and Oak Smoked Mackerel Pate
Horseradish new potato and beetroot salad
Warm Mature Sussex Brie in breadcrumbs with Ginger, Rhubarb and Apricot Chutney (v)
Homemade Ham Hock Terrine, Piccalilli and crusty bread
Poached Asparagus and Hollandaise sauce (v)
Warm sausage of local Pheasant and Pork tenderloin with Pistachio Celeriac Puree and rich Game Gravy

Mains

Roast Norfolk Turkey, Chipolata & Bacon, fresh Cranberry Sauce, Prune & Apricot Stuffing
A duo of Scotch fillet and braised English Beef, Wild Mushroom sauce, Gratin Potato
Oven roasted fillet of local Cod, Ginger Wine and Spring Onion sauce
Seared fillets of Sea Bass, New Potatoes, Lemon and Coriander butter
Slowly braised shoulder of Sussex Lamb, Rosemary New Potatoes, Redcurrant Gravy
Crisp Leg of Duck, Orange and Peppercorn sauce, Sweet Potato Mash
Roast Butternut Squash and Oregano Risotto, Parmesan shavings (v)
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable and Gratinated Goats Cheese Tart (v)

All served with a selection of vegetables

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Lemon Posset, Raspberry Coulis, Shortbread Biscuit
Belgian Chocolate and Amaretto Fudge Pot with Crème Fraîche and Raspberry
Apple and Blackberry Macadamia Nut Crumble with Custard
White Chocolate and Mango Cheesecake
A selection of Mature Brie, Stilton and strong Cheddar, Apple Pickle and Biscuits

Price inclusive of French bread
Freshly ground Coffee, Tea, Mints and Mince Pies

Dinner

Price per person £29.50

Luncheon

2 Course including coffee, mince pies and mints £21.75 (2 course option not available on Fridays)
3 Course including coffee, mince pies and mints £27.50

Service charge is not included and is discretionary.

For parties of more than 10 guests we request the number of choices for each course is limited to 3, and that guest's pre-order, at the latest 7 days prior to the party. Special diets can be catered for in addition with prior notice.

Ardington Hotel & Indigo Restaurant, Steyne Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3DZ
01903 230451 Email.

Starters

A platter of locally Smoked Salmon, Tiger Prawns and Smoked Mackerel
Lemongrass, Coriander & Chilli Pork patties served on Oriental Cabbage with Sweet Chilli dressing
Smoked duck, orange and watercress salad
Chicken coated with spicy Peanut sauce on Egg Noodles and aromatic Herb Salad
Deep fried Calamari in breadcrumbs with Tartar sauce
A selection of Sweet Roasted Peppers, Mozzarella Cheese and Herb Cous Cous (v)
Ham Hock Terrine with Piccalilli and French Toast

Mains

Roast Norfolk Turkey, Chipolata and Bacon, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Prune and Apricot Stuffing
A selection of fresh Seafood ~ poached Queen Scallops, Salmon, Prawns, Cod...-~ in a Champagne & Chive Sauce
Roast Leg of Duck, Orange and Peppercorn Sauce
Slow roasted Belly of Pork with Red Wine Gravy, Apricot and Rhubarb Chutney
Traditional Steak and Mushroom and Sussex Ale Suet Pudding
Puff Pastry Tart topped with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables & Gratinated Goats Cheese (v)

All served with a selection of vegetables and potatoes
French Bread and Butter

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Lemon Posset with Raspberry Coulis and Shortbread
Chocolate and Amaretti Fudge Pot
White Chocolate and Mango Cheesecake
A selection of Mature Cheddar Sussex Brie and Stilton with Celery, Apple Pickle and Biscuits

Freshly ground Coffee, Tea infusions, Mints and Mince Pies

Menu Availability

The Yuletide menu and party nights are available on the following evenings:

December - 22 - 21 - 20 - 19 - 16 - 15 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 2
For further dates, please contact Richard on 01903 230451 or email richard@ardingtonhotel.co.uk.

Menu Prices

December 19th - 22nd inclusive ~ price per person £42.00
December 9th, 10th & 16th ~ £47.00 per person
December 15th ~ £39.00 per person
December 8th ~ £35.00 per person
December 2nd ~ £42.00 per person

1) Prices

Yuletide Menu

Christmas Menu

Both menus are available for lunch and dinner. Prices are per person and include VAT, freshly ground coffee and mince pies, quality party hats, crackers, blowouts, poppers and table decorations. Unlike some other restaurants in the town, gratuities are entirely discretionary, there is no 10% service charge on food and drink.

PRIVATE DINING supplement. Should you wish to dine privately, a supplementary charge will be made per person. This applies only to the Christmas menu, and all guests should have a 3 course menu.

2) Special Diets

Any guests with special dietary requirements we will be pleased to cater for in addition to the main menu, with at least 24 hours prior notice.

3) Pre Ordering

For parties of 10 guests or more dining on the Christmas Menu, the organiser has 2 options:
To choose 1 dish for each course, this then becomes the menu for the party. Any dietary requirements are catered for in addition.
Or
To select 3 dishes for each course from the choice offered in the Christmas Menu, this reduced choice is then circulated amongst guests for their pre selection.
At least 7 days prior to your party we need to be advised of each individual guests choice of dishes, and the seating plan. 2 days prior to your party, the seating plan should be delivered to the hotel along with placecards indicating the guests name and choice of dishes.

4) Deposits and Cancellations

A non-refundable deposit of £10.00 per person is required for the Christmas Menu, for the Yuletide Menu £15.00 per person. Reservations will not be confirmed until the deposit has been paid. Provisional reservations will be only held for 14 days without a deposit payment.

5) Finishing Times

For evening parties, last orders at the bar are 11:30pm, the disco will finish promptly at midnight. We request all guests have departed from the hotel by 00:30am. We strongly advise that taxis are booked at least 48 hrs prior to your party.

6) Overnight Accommodation

Subject to availability special discounted rates will be on offer for guests wishing to stay the night after their party.