An opulent Christmas Party to remember

An opulent Christmas Party to remember
Step inside our world of Russian sensations & splendour this Christmas…
WILLOW’S FARM, ST ALBANS, CHRISTMAS 2014
Best Christmas
Party Package
WELCOME TO
P REPA R E TO B E DA ZZLED
The first & still the best; last year we were
delighted to celebrate our 20th anniversary of
creating spectacular parties as our Russian
party extravaganza, “Nostrovia”, was named
Best Christmas Party Package 2013 by Event
Magazine. At Smart we pride ourselves on
creating that magic atmosphere that your
guests will remember long after they leave, by
offering the ultimate combination of spectacular
themes, mesmerising entertainment, exquisite
food & exceptional service.
Back by popular demand, this year we are
excited to bring our award-winning Nostrovia
party to St Albans, where we invite you to
discover, encounter & lose yourself in a
mysterious, opulent & seductive world
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nestled in a snow covered corner of deepest,
darkest Russia.
So, bring your colleagues & friends, come
dressed to impress & get ready for a cavalcade of
unique Russian tastes & experiences.
We look forward to amazing you this Christmas,
Nostrovia! (Cheers!)
Greg Lawson
CEO, Smart (Group) Ltd
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CO NTEN TS
Ready to be transported
into Nostrovia? Explore
and peruse these pages
designed to help you plan
the perfect party for your
group, down to the very
last detail.
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6–9 Welcome to Nostrovia
10–11 What makes a Smart Christmas Party?
12–13 Dates, Rates & Timings
14–15 Enhance Your Party
16–17 A Festive Feast
18–19 Wine List
20–21 Practical Tips & FAQs
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Find Us
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W E LCO ME TO
The iron curtain has crumbled & fallen & the Eastern Bloc
has gradually released many of its hottest & most closely
guarded secrets to the Western world.
As you arrive through a heavy snowstorm, you
will be given a warm welcome by our Cossack
Guards who will greet you with good cheer.
Step inside & find the venue transformed into
a mysterious myriad of sights & sounds; cool
leathers & silver metals mix with warm furs,
ambers & golds to create an electric party
atmosphere where every taste & sight should
be savoured.
NOSTROVIA
(NOZ-TROE-VEE-A)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
RUSSIA
DEFINITION:
CHEERS!
In the vibrant bar scene, revellers feast on delicious
canapés & decadent cocktails whilst others
sip the finest Champagnes. Performers in cages
dance over the crowds, mesmerising them as
snow settles on top of fur trees laden with
twinkling lights & shimmering crimson baubles.
Guests gather as traditional Cossack dancers
whip up a frenzy, & excitement builds with
music & laughter.
“THE VENUE IS VERY
IMPRESSIVE & THE
SHOW PERFORMANCE
WAS OUTSTANDING.
OVERALL AN
EXCELLENT EVENT.
LOOKING
FORWARD TO
NEXT YEAR.”
BevTec Services
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W E LCO ME TO
In a fanfair of noise & iridescent lights, a screen drops
to reveal a candlelit grand hall of unparalleled opulence,
where guests dine like Tsars beneath a twinkling sky.
Fine wines flow & the clinking of glasses signals
the raising of a toast, as course after course of
exquisite food is served.
In the centre of the room, a grand carousel of
hanging Red Square onion domes circle the
performance stage which comes to life
as a dark, seductive circus of entertainment
unfolds. A parade of spectacular
entertainment amazes & astounds & the
atmosphere builds & guests eagerly await
their opportunity to take to the dance floor.
As the performance cast return to the stage for
their final display, the music increases in tempo
& smoky beams of light dance between the
crowds. The bars & adrenaline-pumping
funfairs burst into life & guests explore bustling
cocktail bars. Now is the time to refill your
glasses & gather your guests, just as the room
erupts with joyous cheers of “Nostrovia!”
& the good will, good feelings & good times
continue into the night.
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WHAT MAK E S A S MART CH R I STMA S PART Y ?
Smart understand what it takes to create that unforgettable, infectious,
festive atmosphere – that’s why we’re award-winning. Do Christmas
the Smart way this year & you can experience all of this:
THE FUN OF THE FAIRGROUND
What better after-dinner entertainment than an exhilarating
fairground ride to bring your group together?
AWARD-WINNING FOOD
EXHILARATING ENTERTAINMENT
We work with industry-leading
choreographers to source breathtaking
acts that will leave your guests spellbound.
FILM-PREMIERE PRODUCTION
Our impressive production, lighting &
effects will leave guests feeling like they’ve
just experienced the best West End show.
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We offer a delectable feast that any premium
restaurant would be proud to serve,
crafted by Event Caterer of the Year,
Smart Hospitality.
STATE-OF-THE-ART DISCO
& DANCEFLOOR
Our professional DJs know how
to whip a crowd into a frenzy…
you won’t be able to resist!
THE PRACTICAL TOUCHES
We take care of the little details that make
all the difference so you’re free to relax &
enjoy your night – from on-site car parking,
free cloakroom facilities & full disabled access.
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DATE S , R ATE S & TI M I N G S
OUR MIXED PARTY DATES
PRICE PER PERSON
DATE
Ex VAT
Inc VAT
Thursday 4th December 2014
£48
£57.60
Friday 5th December 2014
£59
£70.80
Saturday 6th December 2014
£59
£70.80
Wednesday 10 December 2014
£54
£64.80
Saturday 13th December 2014
£62
£74.40
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Thursday 18th December 2014
£57
£68.40
Our parties offer exceptional value
Friday 19th December 2014
£59
£70.80
Saturday 20th December 2014
£59
£70.80
· S
tunning Nostrovia theming throughout
the venue
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se of your table(s) for the duration of the
night – make it your party base
· Delicious hot & cold canapés on arrival
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xceptional three course dinner by award
winning Smart Hospitality
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xhilarating entertainment show, featuring
impressive cossack dancers & breathtaking
cirque aerialists & acrobats
· State-of-the-art dance floor & professional DJ
· Adrenaline-pumping dodgems*
· After dinner fun casino tables*
· Free on-site car parking
· Free cloakroom facilities
*A small charge applies. We operate the fun casino with all
profits donated to charity
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TIMINGS
6.45pm
Doors open
Canapés served
7.45pm
Dinner is served
10.00pm
Disco &
funfair begins
12.30am
Bar closes
1.00am
Carriages
“ALL MY STAFF SAID THE
PARTY WAS THE BEST
EVER...THAT MADE MY
NIGHT.”
BCG Partners
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E N HAN CE YO U R PART Y
We understand that your Christmas Party is THE event in your social calendar; perhaps
it is your opportunity to thank employees for a year’s hard work, to entertain valued
clients, or simply to let your hair down with family & friends. So we have developed a
selection of packages to treat your guests & make your night extra special.
VIP DRINKS RECEPTION AREA
A specially reserved area for your guests to enjoy
the drinks & canapé reception. This package
includes a dedicated member of security, bespoke
party signage & a selection of bar snacks.
Up to 50 guests
£165
Up to 100 guests
£215
Up to 150 guests
£265
Up to 200 guests
£315
200 guests+ Contact us for a
tailored price
Please note: the VIP areas do not contain a private bar for drinks service.
We therefore advise that you pre-order a selection of beverages prior to
the event, to be served during the reception to your guests by your own
dedicated bar tenders.
TABLE DRINKS PACKAGE
£85 per table
Avoid queuing at the bar & have our
recommended selection of wines waiting
for you on your table. This package includes
4 bottles of house wine (2 x red, 2 x white),
& 3 bottles of water (2 x still, 1 x sparkling).
UNLIMITED DRINKS WRISTBAND
£40 per person
If you would like to provide drinks for your
guests throughout the party, the ultimate
package entitles each guest to unlimited
bottled beer, house wine & soft drinks for
the duration of the evening.
Please note: Wristbands must be purchased for every
member of your group.
SPIRITS ADD-ON VOUCHER
£12 per person
Treat your guests to the all-inclusive
party experience: our spirits add-on
voucher is used in conjunction with the
Unlimited Drinks Wristband & entitles
the bearer to 5 single shots of spirits in
addition to the wristband package.
AFTER DINNER DRINKS CHEST
£96 per chest
Kick off your after-dinner celebrations in
style with a bottle of house spirit of your
choice accompanied by two mixers, crushed
ice, lemons & limes, all delivered to your
table with 10 glasses.
BEER BUCKET
£39 per bucket
Cater for all tastes with 10 cold bottled
beers delivered to your table.
DRINKS VOUCHER
£4.50 per voucher
Let your guests have a drink on you. Each
drinks voucher is exchanged for either a
bottle of beer, glass of house wine, a single
shot of spirit & mixer or two soft drinks.
AFTER DINNER CHEESEBOARD
£35 per table
Add an additional indulgence to your festive
feast with a selection of English cheeses,
artisan biscuits & homemade ale chutney,
served to your table after dessert.
DODGEMS VOUCHER
£2.50 per voucher
Let your group enjoy the fun of the fair with a
voucher to experience the thrill of the dodgems.
NB: All package enhancement prices are inclusive of VAT. Prices may be
subject to change if tax or excise duties are adjusted.
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Please note that these images are
representative of Smart Hospitality but
do not exactly reflect the 2014 menu
A FE STIVE FE A ST
Our delicious four course dinner menu uses the very best locally sourced ingredients & is
freshly prepared on site every day by our award-winning sister company, Smart Hospitality,
named Event Caterer of the Year 2013.
Event Caterer of
the Year 2013
YO U R PART Y M E N U
CANAPÉS
MAINS
× Tandoori chicken served on mini poppadum’s
× Sausage & herb pinwheels with homemade brown sauce
× Mini beef burgers topped with cheddar cheese & smoked chilli jam
× Beetroot cured salmon lollipops with wasabi mayonnaise
× Butternut & mozzarella arancini (V)
× Sweet potato & ginger fritters with coconut salsa (V) (Gf) (Vg)
×H
erb roasted breast of chicken
ON YOUR TABLES
× A selection of artisan breads with unsalted butter
STARTER
×M
aple & bourbon glazed salmon fillet
served with roasted vine tomatoes, crunchy ciabatta croutons,
baby gem lettuce & a Caesar dressing
OR
×R
oasted cauliflower with broad bean falafel
served with smoked aubergine and a sesame yoghurt
(GF) (V)
served with creamed potato, sticky glazed carrots & parsnips,
a sage & cranberry crumble & rich red wine sauce
OR
× White onion & fennel risotto
served with roasted winter squash, Romanesco broccoli
and toasted hazelnuts (v)
DESSERT
× Apricot & chocolate Jaffa torte
served with vanilla-infused poached apricots & a
pink peppercorn crumble
COFFEE & TEAS
× Fair-trade coffee & tea selection with homemade truffles
Served after dinner from stations around the room
CHEESE & BISCUITS
Special menus have been created for guests with food
allergies which are no less tasty or sumptuous than our
regular menu! Please contact us for details.
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× A selection of English cheeses with artisan biscuits &
homemade ale chutney.
Available for an additional £35 per table (inc VAT)
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WI N E LI ST
WHITE WINE
(Inc. VAT)
1. Bodegas Tarabilla Blanco, Galicia, Spain
£20.50
2. Angelo Rocca Trebbiano, Puglia, Italy
£25.00
3. Smart Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d’Oc, France
£28.00
4. The War Horse Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
£29.50
5. Macon La Roche Vineuse, Chateau de la Greffière, Burgundy, France
6. Specially Selected by Smart, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Fantastic, crisp & juicy dry white from Spain’s north-west region of Galicia, right on
the Atlantic coast.
Rocca’s Trebbiano displays a straw yellow colour followed by a delicate & fruity, perfume
aromas & ripe citrus & lemon sherbet flavours following to a fresh, dry & refreshing finish.
The Côtes de Gascogne, deep in the south of France, is a prime location for growing elegant,
refreshing dry whites such as this excellent Sauvignon Blanc.
Top-class Chenin Blanc, South Africa’s speciality, this is richly fruity, dry & bold. Great with
flavoursome dishes from chicken to pork, rich, roasted vegetables.
Smooth & slippery texture this excellent Macon is shiny in the glass with deep fruit flavours
and a very fresh & elegant finish.
Beautifully elegant, it’s so clear that Sancerre deserves the reputation of being the home
of Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp, flinty & just the picture of superb French quality.
Made to a Rioja-style recipe of Garnacha & Tempranillo grapes, Solano is a first class,
medium bodied red which pairs brilliantly to a huge range of dishes.
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE
£34.00
16. Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV
£59.00
£45.00
17. Veuve Clicquot NV
£66.50
18. Laurent Perrier Brut Rose NV
£81.00
19. Dom Perignon 2002 (France)
£130.00
This sparkling wine is a blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir it combines the creamy elegance
and refreshing citrus notes of Chardonnay while the Pinot Noir adds backbone & complexity.
A fabulously traditional style, with gentle biscuit flavours complemented by deliciously
refined, grapey fruit flavours.
Perrier Jouët consistently produces excellent Champagnes. The style is friendly & open,
with a refreshing ripeness to the soft, appley fruit & a zesty mousse.
Veuve Clicquot age their non-vintage for almost twice the required time, resulting in a
superb marriage of freshness & power with rich fruit.
Intensely fruity flavors, clean, well-defined & slightly sharp, the wine then opens up to
provide an impression of plunging into a basket of freshly picked red berries.
£20.50
Initial notes of fresh almonds & grapefruit gradually leading into cashew nuts & spices.
£28.00
10. Valcheta
Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
£32.00
11. S
pecially Selected by Smart Pinot Noir, France
£33.00
12. Chateau de Puy Bonnet, Montagne St Emilion (France)
£41.00
Bright red cherry flavours & a little, savoury smoky character too make for a brilliantly
balanced, delicious red.
£20.50
£44.00
9. Smart Merlot, Pays d’Oc, France
Bold, silky & flavoursome, Valcheta is a perfect example of this very drinkable, powerful style.
Prime rosé from the excellent Jerome Vic in the beautiful south of France.
Bright summer berry flavours & easy refreshment.
15.Champagne Gaston Dericbourg, Cuvée de Réserve NV
£25.00
This particular wine has all the dark plum fruit flavours that the Merlot grape is known for,
all created under the warmth of the southern French sun.
13. Maison Sabadie Réserve Rosé, Vin de France, France
(Inc. VAT)
£27.50
8. Angelo Rocca Sangiovese, Puglia, Italy
Sangiovese is the chief grape of the Chianti wines of Tuscany. Here in Puglia it’s used for
this delicious, soft, warm & gently spiced red.
ROSE WINE
14. Brancott Estate Chardonnay Pinot Noir, New Zealand
RED WINES
7. S
olano Tinto, Galicia, Spain
PRICE
PRICE
20. Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV Magnum
Perrier Jouët consistently produces excellent Champagnes. The style is friendly & open,
with a refreshing ripeness to the soft, appley fruit & a zesty mousse.
£108.00
MINERAL WATER
Still Mineral Water, 75cl
£3.50
Sparkling Water, 75cl
£3.50
This is a class act: selected from only the best fruit available, Puy Bonnet is a very special
expression of satisfying, rich flavours.
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PR AC TI C AL TI P S & FAQ S
Got a question about our parties? These handy tips are designed to give you
the answers & all the information you’ll need to prepare for your party:
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
Our guests love getting dressed up & it really adds
to that extra special feeling to the night, so get those
glad rags out & smarten up! Fancy dress is permitted
if tasteful & in keeping with the theme. Absolutely
no jeans, trainers or sportswear will be allowed but
black tie is more than welcome.
HOW DOES THE BOOKING PROCESS WORK?
You can provisionally book tickets for 10 days
during which a deposit of £15 pp. is required
to confirm the booking. If we haven’t received
the deposit within 10 days, your tickets will be
released. The remaining balance needs to be
paid no later than 8 weeks prior to the event.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM BOOKING?
All groups must be for a minimum of 8 people.
CAN WE ADD PEOPLE ONTO OUR BOOKING?
You can add people onto your booking up to two
days before your Christmas party, provided that
we have space available on the evening. You can
do so by logging into ‘MyParty’ or giving us a call
on 0207 8361 033.
WHAT HAPPENS IF WE CANCEL A TICKET?
IS THE TICKET REFUNDABLE?
Deposits are non-refundable & non-transferable.
Cancellations can only be made by the party
organiser & must be made in writing to the Head
Office. Any refunds due are based on the date of
cancellation. We regret no refunds are due if you
cancel less than 14 days before your event date.
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for
more information on our cancellation policy.
HOW DO I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF
PAYMENTS & BOOKING FROM YOU?
All of our correspondence is via email so you
receive everything from us in the most efficient
way possible.
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ARE UNDER 18’S ALLOWED TO COME?
Guests aged 16 & 17 are welcome, provided they
are accompanied by an adult who is responsible
for them. We operate a strict policy regarding
underage drinking, which is not permitted under
any circumstance.
DO I NEED TO ORDER MY CANAPÉS?
No, canapés are served from 6.45pm during
the reception.
CAN I PICK MY OWN MENU?
in your party, we do not mix groups. We have a
limited number of tables to seat groups of 14 which
are allocated on request.
CAN WE DO A TABLE PLAN FOR OUR PARTY?
Yes of course. You are welcome to add your own
name places to the table on the night. If you have
more than one table we advise you allocate a
lettering system to the tables, as table numbers are
already allocated by the venue. Your table numbers
will be allocated the day before your event.
Sadly not. While we aim to cater for different
dietary requirements, we’re afraid due to the number
of guests we host each night, we cannot offer more
options than those shown on the menu page.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TICKETS?
A MEMBER OF MY PARTY HAS A FOOD
ALLERGY, WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
FOR THEM?
IS THERE CAR PARKING?
Your tickets will be sent out around 2 weeks
before your event, assuming we have received
your final balance payment.
We have ample, free car parking adjacent to the venue.
No problem! We aim to cater for all allergies
so simply let us know the specifics a minimum
of 4 weeks prior to your party date & we’ll get
in touch to discuss.
CAN WE PRE-ORDER DRINKS? WHAT DO THE
WRISTBANDS/VOUCHERS INCLUDE?
Yes. The drinks options we have listed on pages 14
& 15 provide a hassle-free option for ordering drinks
& we highly recommend pre-orders are made
prior to the event in order to ensure your evening
runs smoothly. Some packages are unavailable to
purchase on the night & all pre-orders must be made
four weeks prior to the event.
We do have a cash bar on the evening that accepts
cash, credit & debit card, plus it is possible to set
up a tab on the night.
HOW ARE THE TABLES ARRANGED?
Our tables seat between 8-12 people. Larger groups
are accommodated over more than one table
although you will only ever be seated with people
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From M25 West towards Heathrow exit the M25 at Junction 22. At the end of the slip road take the
third exit off the roundabout. This will take you over the M25. At the next roundabout take the fourth
exit onto Coursers Road. Willows Farm Villiage is located 300m along here on the left hand side.
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