christmas at woodbank

Festive Accommodation Offer

Make us your home from home this Christmas.

If you are attending any event in December we are offering our guests an overnight stay inclusive of a full cooked breakfast from £50.00 per room.

The rates exclude Hogmanay.

What's On

Starting on 2nd December
Daily Festive Menu - Lunch and Dinner
Throughout December
Festive Private Dining Menu
Available Daily (prior reservation required)
Festive Afternoon Tea
1st and 7th December
Breakfast with Santa
8th December
Christmas Sunday Lunch
7th, 13th, 14th and 20th December
Shimmer and Sparkle Signature Dining Evening
15th December
Christmas Family Carvery
31st December
Hogmanay Dinner and Ceilidh
1st January 2020
New Year's Brunch

Opening Hours

23rd December
Main House and Sports Centre closed from 3:00 p.m
24th - 30th December
Main House closed
24th December - 3rd January
Sports Centre closed
31st December
Open for reduced Lunch Menu and Hogmanay Dinner Dance
1st January
Main House closed from 3:00 p.m.
2nd and 3rd January
Main House closed
4th January
Main House and Sports Centre open
child girl is sitting with her back in front of Christmas tree on Christmas Eve
child girl  sitting  back in front of  Christmas tree on Christmas Eve

Daily Festive Menu

2 COURSES
£20.50 per person

3 COURSES
£25.50 per person

Available from 12 noon on 2nd December. For tables of 10 and above, a pre-order will be required.
 
Daily specials board with individually priced Woodbank’s favourites will also be available.
 
These will not be included in the set price above.
 
This menu will not be available on Shimmer and Sparkle Signature Evenings, Christmas Carvery Sunday or Christmas Sunday Lunch.

STARTERS

SOUP OF THE DAY

CRAYFISH AND PINK LADY APPLE COCKTAIL

local artisan seeded bread

AYRSHIRE HAM HOCK TERRINE

house chutney, oatcakes

SWEET POTATO, FETA CHEESE AND CRANBERRY FILO CRACKER (V)

caramelised onion, apple preserve

SWEET POTATO, FETA CHEESE AND CRANBERRY FILO CRACKER (V)

caramelised onion, apple preserve

mains

WOODBANK FREE RANGE ROAST TURKEY BREAST

kilted chipolatas, oatmeal stuffing, roast potatoes, festive seasonal vegetables

SLOW COOKED BLADE OF ANGUS BEEF

bed of potato puree, medley of seasoned vegetables, red wine sauce and parsnip crisp

HERB CRUSTED FILLET OF SCOTTISH SALMON

lemon and chive hot potato salad, green pea and truffle veloute

HERITAGE PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE TART (V)

celeriac puree, kale pesto

deserts

CHRISTMAS PUDDING

brandy custard

CHEESE PLATE

three cheeses, artisan crackers, home made chutney

GINGERBREAD BRÛLÉE

DARK CHOCOLATE AND CLEMENTINE CHEESECAKE

Advent calendar and Santa's shoe with gifts on rustic wooden background
Advent calendar and Santa's shoe with gifts on rustic wooden background

Festive Private Dining

Available in Fraser Room, Conservatory, Alcove and Dining Room for lunch or dinner.

Festive Private Dining at Woodbank is a magical way to celebrate the festivities this year whether it’s for a family get together or a private business event.

£39.50 per person, includes canapés on arrival, four course meal, finished off with infusions and sweet treats.

This menu will be offered to a minimum of 10 guests, a pre-order will be asked for to ensure a smooth and sleek service.

starters

SCOTTISH BEETROOT CURED

 

SMOKED SALMON
lemon caper and dill dressing, horseradish crème fraiche, blini, quail egg and caviar

 

HAGGIS AND BLACK PUDDING CROQUET
turnip puree and creamy mash,single malt glaze finish

 

SWEET POTATO, FETA CHEESE AND CRANBERRY FILO CRACKER (V)
caramelised onion, apple preserve

intermediate

CHAMPANGE AND CRANBERRY SORBET

mains

BALLOTINE OF FREE RANGE

 

TURKEY BREAST
apricot and rosemary stuffing, dauphinoise potatoes, carrot puree, tender stem broccoli, turkey reduction sauce

 

SLOW COOKED BLADE OF BEEF
pulled ox cheek croquet, black truffle potato fondant, orange glazed carrots, greens, port jus

 

HERITAGE PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE TART (V)
celeriac puree, kale pesto

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Family-enjoying-Christmas-tablet-view

Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, 1st and Saturday, 7th December

9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Got the little elves in tow? Bring your little ones to Woodbank to meet Santa, where they’ll be invited to write a letter and deliver it to Father Christmas in person. There’ll be time for photos and a sweet Christmas gift before enjoying a kid’s cooked breakfast for just £8.00 per child.

Adults breakfast menu will also be available.

Call Matt, our Events Manager, on 01224 88 4728 to book your space with Santa. Pre-payment required.

Limited spaces available.

Christmas Sunday Lunch

Sunday, 8th December 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

£25.50 per person, price includes a glass of fizz on arrival.

Join us for our Woodbank Sunday lunch with a feast of unlimited starters and soup from our Chef ’s Table, followed by a seasonal main course. Remember to leave room for our finest desserts.

SEASONAL FEAST OF UNLIMITED STARTERS AND SOUP FROM THE CHEF’S TABLE

mains

ROAST TURKEY
kilted chipolatas, oatmeal stuffing, roast potatoes, festive seasonal vegetables

 

ROAST BEEF
Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, festive seasonal vegetables

 

BEEFSTEAK AND ONION PIE
roast potatoes, festive seasonal vegetables

 

SMOKED HADDOCK FISH CAKE
buttered spinach, poached egg, hollandaise

 

HERITAGE PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE TART (V)
celeriac puree, kale pesto

desserts

CHRISTMAS PUDDING
brandy sauce

 

GINGERBREAD BRÛLÉE

 

DARK CHOCOLATE AND CLEMENTINE CHEESECAKE

 

CARAMEL APPLE TART
vanilla ice cream

kid with santa and his list
kid with santa and his list

Shimmer and Sparkle Signature Dining Evening

Saturday, 7th December
Friday, 13th December
Saturday, 14th December
Friday, 20th December

£39.50 per person

Experience a gorgeous festive four course meal in our shimmer and sparkle restaurant including canapés on arrival and finished off with infusions and sweet treats.

Take advantage of staying at Woodbank from only £50.00 per room including a delicious full Scottish Breakfast and late checkout at 12:00 p.m.

starters

CLASSIC SMOKED SALMON
crème fraiche, cracked pepper, capers, lemon, thick cut brown bread

HAGGIS AND BLACK PUDDING CROQUET
turnip puree, creamy mash, single malt glaze

BEETROOT CARPACCIO (V)
goat cheese and walnut salad

intermediate

CHAMPANGE AND CRANBERRY SORBET

mains

BALLOTINE OF FREE RANGE TURKEY BREAST
apricot and rosemary stuffing, dauphinoise potatoes, carrot puree, tender stem broccoli, turkey reduction sauce


HERB CRUSTED COD LOIN
lemon and chive hot potato salad, green pea and truffle veloute


BRAISED LAMB SHANK
pomme puree, red wine jus


HERITAGE PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE TART (V)
celeriac puree, kale pesto

 

desserts

CHRISTMAS PUDDING
brandy sauce

GINGERBREAD BRÛLÉE BOOZY CHERRY PAVLOVA
cream and chocolate

CARAMEL APPLE TART
vanilla ice cream

Christmast Balls Decoration
Christmast Balls Decoration

Christmas Family Carvery

Sunday, 15th December
12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

2 courses £20.50 per person
3 courses £25.50 per person

CARVERY FOR CHILDREN under 10 - £12.50

Children under 5 will be offered our children’s menu.

SANTA WILL MAKE AN APPEARANCE

starters

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
low gi bread

 

DUCK AND ORANGE PATE
house chutney, melba toast

 

BLACK PUDDING TOWER
sliced crispy potatoes, poached egg and hollandaise

 

TIKKA KING PRAWNS
peppers, flatbread and riata

carvery

ROAST TURKEY
traditional trimmings

 

ROAST BEEF
yorkshire pudding, traditional trimmings

 

GAMMON HAM
honey and orange glaze, traditional trimmings

 

VEGETARIAN DISHES AVAILABLE

desserts

ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR
selection of topping and sauces

 

CHRISTMAS PUDDING
brandy custard

 

LEMON MERINGUE CHEESECAKE

happy child girl with a cup of hot drink on a cold winter outdoors
child drinking hot chocolate
happy child girl with a cup of hot drink on a cold winter outdoors

Festive Afternoon Tea

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a festive themed afternoon tea at Woodbank. This Christmas treat offers canapés on arrival, delicate finger sandwiches alongside a selection of sweet treats. Our afternoon teas feature aromatic flavours from our exclusive loose leaf teas.

£13.50 per person

Call Matt, our Events Manager on 01224 88 4728 to book.

Available daily from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

This menu will not be available on Shimmer and Sparkle Signature Evenings, Christmas Carvery Sunday or Christmas Sunday Lunch.

CANAPES ON ARRIVAL

COCKTAIL SANDWICHES, MINI FILLED BRIOCHE ROLLS AND WARM SAUSAGE ROLLS

WARM SCONES WITH CLOTTED CREAM AND STRAWBERRY JAM

FESTIVE SWEET TREATS WITH MINI MINCEMEAT PIES

FILTER COFFEE AND LOOSE LEAF TEA

Hogmanay Dinner Dance

Tuesday, 31st December Arrival from 6.30 p.m.

Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

£70.00 per person

Celebrate the end of 2019 with a bang at Woodbank.

Experience our superb three course New Year’s Eve menu, with canapés on arrival, followed by a live performance from “Celtic Rouge” Ceilidh Band with disco music in-between ceilidh dancing (remember your dancing shoes!).

See in 2020 with a CHILLED FIZZ and a PIPER.

Overnight stays available from £69.00 per room including a full Scottish Breakfast and late check out at 2:00 p.m.

starter

CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
spiced pear chutney, micro salad and scottish oatcakes

main

TRADITIONAL ROAST RIBEYE OF ABERDEEN ANGUS BEEF
roasties, orange glazed carrots, wilted spinach, asparagus, tender stem broccoli, sauce diane

dessert

ASSIETTE OF MINI DESSERTS
tablet cheesecake, cranachan parfait, chocolate and glayva mousse served in a brandy basket

cherries and clock with christmas decors
cherries and clock with christmas decors

New Year's Brunch

Wednesday, 1st January
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Welcome the New Year in style with our brunch. The perfect cure for a sore head, a choice of divine brunch dishes.

WOODBANK BREAKFAST £12.50
sausage, bacon, black pudding, hash brown, beans, tomato, mushrooms, haggis and fried egg. Served with a pot of tea or filter coffee and toast

CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT £7.50
toasted muffin, crispy bacon, poached eggs, topped with hollandaise

EGGS BENEDICT ROYALE £8.95
toasted muffin, smoked salmon, poached eggs, and topped with hollandaise

THREE EGG OMELETTE £7.50
with mushrooms or cheese and chive

Additional brunch items will be available.

Traditional Robert Burns Supper

Saturday, 25th January
Arrival from 6:30 p.m.
Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

£24.95 per person

To celebrate the birth of our national bard, Robert Burns, we are delighted to be hosting a traditional three course Burns Supper that includes SELKRIK GRACE, IMMORTAL MEMORY and ADDRESS TO THE HAGGIS.

starter

HAGGIS, NEEPS AND TATTIES
whisky sauce

mains

BLADE OF BEEF
Scottish mushrooms, glayva sauce

CULLEN SKINK RISOTTO
crème fraiche coulis

SUPREME OF CHICKEN
skirlie filling, wrapped in bacon, whisky sauce

dessert

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
mackie’s butterscotch ice cream

followed by

COFFEE AND SWEET TREATS

children playing in snow and Robert Burns portrait
children playing in snow and Robert Burns portrait

For the Truly Gifted

Trying to find the perfect gift at Christmas?

Why not surprise your loved ones with an exclusive Woodbank gift voucher that can be spent against lunch, dinner, drinks or an overnight stay.

Contact Matt, our Events Manager who will create a personalised gift voucher for you- an ideal Christmas present!

Terms and Conditions

All products listed are current at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If products are unavailable at the date of the event a suitable alternative will be offered.

All prices are inclusive of VAT.

ACCOMMODATION
If you are staying at Woodbank for any of our December Events, we are offering rates of:
Standard Rooms: £50
Executive Rooms: £70
Suites: £90

All the accommodation rates above are based on 2 guests per room and are inclusive of a full cooked breakfast, and 12:00 p.m. check out.

These offers are open to all guests confirming their reservations for dining at any of our Festive Events.

These rates also apply to all weekend bookings in December.

Cancellation policy is 6:00 p.m. on the day of arrival. A credit card is required to book and guarantee room reservations.

HOGMANAY ACCOMMODATION
We are offering rates of:
Standard Rooms: £69
Executive Rooms: £89
Suites: £99All our

Hogmanay rates are based on double occupancy and are inclusive of a full cooked breakfast on January 1st and a 2:00 p.m. late check out.

Cancellation policy for Hogmanay accommodation is 14 days. A credit card is required to book and guarantee room reservations.

 

PRE-ORDER FOR LARGER PARTIES
For tables of 10 and above we ask for a pre-order 7 days prior to the event date to help with smooth service during your event. You are also welcome to pre-order your drinks in advance. Please contact Events Manager Matt for our latest deals and prices.

RESERVATIONS
To make a reservation for any December events or if you have any queries regarding our festive programme, please contact our dedicated Events Manager Matt Nairpour:
Phone: 01224 88 4728
Email: events-woodbank@shell.com

To reserve accommodation or a table for fewer than 10 guests, please contact our Reception Team
Phone: 01224 88 4700
Email: reservations-woodbank@shell.com

PAYMENT
We require full payment for our Hogmanay House Party tickets no later than Friday, 13th December 2019. Failure to pay within this time will result in your reservation being released. All monies paid are non-refundable Payments can be made by cash, credit/debit card or cheque (payable to Sodexo).

Payment information cannot be accepted by email.

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christmas gift with decors
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North Deeside Road,
Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9PN

Reception:
+44 (0) 1224 88 4700
reservations-woodbank@shell.com

Events Manager (Matt Nairpour):
+44 (0) 1224 88 4728
events-woodbank@shell.comwoodbankhotel.com

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