High Society - Christmas 2008
About High Society - Christmas 2008
Exclusive parties are available at this venue.55 Exhibition Road is an elegant listed building located in the heart of Kensington, a perfect setting to recreate an evening evocative of the 1920's high society. Guests are welcomed through the magnificent entrance into the classically lit reception. With a chic black and white Christmas tree and beautiful twinkling pea lights entwined through the iron banister, the venue has an immediate festive feel. As you arrive into the large ballroom trays of sparkling wine will be offered and guests can relax and enjoy a glass of fizz as live Jazz music is played reminiscent of a time when the Charleston was widely popular. Chandeliers hang above, drawing eyes to the magnificent high ceilings and fantastic architecture. Guests will be called to enjoy a three-course dinner in the intimate dining room. Black and white movies will flicker on the screen featuring great stars of the time such as Greta Garbo and Cary Grant. The disco and DJ will then entertain your guests ensuring they end the evening with lasting memories of a fantastic Christmas party fitting of the aptly named 'Roaring Twenties'!
Sample seated dinner menu
Starter
- Parcel of salmon and asparagus in white wine and cavier sauce- French beans with quails eggs and prosciutto on a bed of mixed leaves
- Grilled goats cheese and red onion salad with sultana and balsamic vinegar
- Bressola with avocado and mango salad
- Spinach, ricotta and pistachio filo pie with gorgonzola sauce
Main Course
- Noisette of dorset lamb in tomato and fresh tarragon sauce, served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes- Baked salmon with anchovies and capers, served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes
- Roast pork with white wine sauce on a bed of sugar snap peas, served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes
- Breast of guinea foul with apple and calvados sauce, served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes
- Stuffed roast turkey with cranberry sauce, served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes
- Gnocci with roasted vegtables
- Roast red pepper stuffed with aubergine and mushrooms, served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Dessert
- Crème brulee with gran marnier- Meringues with passion fruit mousse
- Hazelnut terrine with raspberry Sauce
- Polish style apple cake with cinnamon
- Christmas pudding with brandy butter
- Coffee