So much more than just Christmas...

In the heart of the Tombland area of Norwich, the Maids Head Hotel is
the ideal location to party. Whether your party is with friends, family
or business colleagues, we offer excellent attentive service, delicious
food and drink, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere to make the
occasion memorable.

Christmas Party Nights

Our festive party nights are an ideal way to start your Christmas
celebrations with a lively atmosphere for those wishing to celebrate in style. Enjoy a superb choice of dishes from our Christmas Dinner menu and dance through the early hours with our party DJ playing chart hits and Christmas favourites.

Details shown are for 2011; 2012 info coming shortly - please enquire

Starter
Roasted tomato soup

Ham hock terrine, piccalilli, soda bread

Blue cheese, walnut, pear and chicory salad

Smoked salmon, herb bilinis,
lemon crème fraîche

Main Course
Roast Turkey, cranberry stuffing,
roast potatoes, pan gravy

Boiled salted beef brisket and carrots,
thyme mash

Aromatic spiced rock salmon,
creamed savoy cabbage, new potatoes

Pan fried potato cake, field mushrooms,
spinach, poached egg

Dessert
Christmas pudding, rum sauce, brandy butter

Chocolate torte, blackcurrant compote

Mulled wine poached plums,
star anis ice cream

Brie, grape and port chutney, apple, bread

Freshly brewed coffee and chocolate mints

25th and 26th November
- £27.50 inc VAT per person

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th 17th, 22nd and 23rd December
- £27.50 inc VAT per person

Arrive from 7pm. Dinner is served at 7:30pm.
The bar closes at midnight and carriages at 12.30am.

Why not host your own pre and post party reception in one of our private rooms?

A great way to thank your team for all their efforts, or just a nice way to impress family and friends.

Choose as many items from the list below and we will give a competitive price per person.

For your pre-party reception
Private room, canapés, private account bar, champagne reception or sparkling wine reception.

For your post-party reception
Freshly brewed tea and coffee and early breakfast butties.

Private party nights

Have your own exclusive party night at the Maids Head. Enjoy a festive 3-course menu or buffet in a private room, followed by dancing to your very own disco. Available for 30 to 100 guests.

Starter
Roasted tomato soup

Ham hock terrine, piccalilli, soda bread

Blue cheese, walnut, pear and chicory

Smoked salmon, herb bilinis,
lemon crème fraîche

Main Course
Roast Turkey, cranberry stuffing,
roast potatoes, pan gravy

Boiled salted beef brisket, carrots, thyme mash

Aromatic spiced rock salmon,
creamed Savoy cabbage, new potatoes

Pan fried potato cake, mushroom fricassee,

spinach, poached egg

Dessert
Christmas pudding, rum sauce, brandy butter

Chocolate torte, blackcurrant compote

Mulled wine poached plums,
star anis ice cream

Brie, grape and port chutney, apple, bread

Freshly brewed coffee and chocolate mints

£27.50 inc VAT per person
Arrive from 7pm. Dinner is served at 7.30pm.
The bar closes at midnight and carriages at 12.30am.

Private festive buffets

If you are looking for a less formal evening than a sit down meal, a selection of private festive buffets are ideal for you to enjoy mixing
and mingling with your friends and colleagues. Top the evening off with the disco which will see everyone dancing and partying into the early hours. Available for 30 to 100 guests.

From £12.50 per person
for a finger buffet option

From £22.50 per person
for a fork buffet option

Arrive from 7pm. Your buffet dinner is served at 8pm. The bar closes at midnight and carriages at 12.30am. A supplement for disco or live music applies.

Festive Dining

December lunches and dinners in the WinePress restaurant.

Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas lunch or dinner, served throughout December. This is an ideal way to round off the year with
drinks with friends and colleagues.

Start off in the Jacobean oak panelled, Maydes Hedde Bar, the oldest cocktail bar in Britain, frequented in days passed by Norwich’s famous sons and daughters. Drinks are followed by a 3-course à la carte seasonal menu, accompanied by carefully selected wines; all the ingredients for a good start for the festive season.

Starter
Fillet of mackerel, smoked salmon
coleslaw, bruschetta

Ham hock terrine with piccalilli
and soda bread

Main Course
Turkey breast stuffed with sage and cranberry,
mashed potatoes, roasted parsnips
and onion gravy

Turmeric roasted halibut,
lightly curried mussel broth

Pan fried potato cake, field mushrooms,
spinach and poached egg.

Desserts
Steamed orange sponge, blood orange sorbet
and marmalade sauce

Christmas pudding, rum sauce and
brandy butter

Freshly brewed coffee and
homemade mince pies

£48.00 inc VAT per person including matching wines to each course

Lunches in the WinePress

A traditional welcome awaits your arrival throughout the festive period. Whether it be a family occasion or joining your colleagues from work, our superb food and lively atmosphere will ensure you have an enjoyable festive season lunch.

Starters
Roasted tomato soup

Ham Hock Terrine, Piccalilli, Soda Bread.

Smoked Salmon, Herb, Parsley, Bilinis,
Lemon Créme Fresh.

Main Course
Roasted Turkey, Cranberry stuffing,
roast potatoes, pan gravy.

Aromatic spiced rock salmon,
creamed Savoy cabbage, new potatoes

Pan fried potato cake, mushroom fricasse,
spinach, poached egg

Desserts
Christmas Pudding, run sauce

Chocolate torte, blackcurrant compote

Brie, grape & port chutney, apple bread

Throughout December
£16.95 inc VAT per adult

Why Not Stay

Why worry about the journey home? Stay over and extend your Christmas celebrations and avoid problems travelling home after your
party. Our bedrooms offer a warm and comfortable retreat at the end of
the evening and a full Norfolk breakfast to start the day afresh.

To make the evening really special, upgrade to one of our Feature rooms or Suites. Feature rooms are located in the original part of the hotel, each with its own individual character, including exposed original beams
and brickwork fireplaces. All Feature rooms have a comfortable seating area for enhanced relaxation and enjoyment.

Suites have separate lounge and dining areas for entertaining guests. Lounge areas are flooded with natural daylight from original sash windows, giving a bright feel to the suite throughout the day. Feature fireplaces in the lounge and exposed beams throughout add to the character and individuality of the suites.

Double room £80.00 inc VAT per room, based on 2 people sharing
Executive rooms £100.00 inc VAT per room, based on 2 people sharing
Feature rooms £110.00 inc VAT per room, based on 2 people sharing
Suites £120.00 inc VAT per room, based on 2 people sharing

This rate is subject to availability, and is to be used when attending events listed in this brochure. Not available on the 24th, 25th or 31st December.

Extend the Party Season

January Celebrations

Christmas is often a busy period for many of us so why not join us and celebrate with friends or colleagues in Janurary and get the New Year off to a good start.

Begin the evening with a delicious cocktail followed by a scrumptious 3-course dinner. Then dance until the early hours to the sounds of our resident DJ.

Starter
Roasted tomato soup

Ham hock terrine, piccalilli, soda bread

Blue cheese, walnut, pear and chicory salad

Smoked salmon, herb blinis,
lemon crème fraiche

Main Course
Roast Turkey, cranberry stuffing,
roast potatoes, pan gravy

Boiled salted beef brisket and carrots,
thyme mash

Aromatic spiced rock salmon,
creamed Savoy cabbage, new potatoes

Pan fried potato cake, field mushrooms,
spinach, poached egg

Dessert
Christmas pudding, rum sauce, brandy butter
Chocolate torte, blackcurrant compote

Mulled wine poached plums,
star anis ice cream

Brie, grape and port chutney, apple, bread

Freshly brewed coffee and chocolate mints

Friday and Saturdays in January
£25.00 inc VAT per person