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
Opening Hours
Daily Festive Menu
2 COURSES
£20.50 per person
3 COURSES
£25.50 per person
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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