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Christmas Eve & Day at the Hilton Cape Town
Feast on a seriously sumptuous selection of eats at this city centre haven
Stumped for ways to celebrate Christmas? Then you’ll be happy to hear that the folks at the Hilton Cape Town have got all your needs catered for with their series of lavish yuletide meals.
On both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day the hotel will be serving up a sensory three-, four- or five-course candle-lit dinner, and on the latter occasion the welcoming property also invites visitors to a generous lunch buffet where kids can take pics with Santa and take part in face painting too.
So bring along the family and celebrate in a stylish, swish setting in the heart of the Mother City.
Guests can be certain that their taste buds will be tickled with the hearty gourmet delights on offer, ranging from freshly shucked oysters to delish vegetarian lasagne and decadent desserts that will leave you wanting more. Not to mention, the hotel’s outdoor Signal Hill Terrace area has poolside views and a lounge patio that make for a laidback family day out.
MENU FOR THE 2014 CHRISTMAS AT THE HILTON
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CHRISTMAS LUNCH BUFFET MENU OPTIONS |
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SEAFOOD: Lemon, Mustard & Dill Cured Salmon Gravlax with Horseradish Mayo, BBQ Calamari & Crisp Vegetables in Sweet Chilli with Citrus & Cashew Nuts, Linefish Ceviche with Lime & Coriander Freshly Shucked Oysters with Traditional Accompaniments |
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ANTIPASTI: Chicken Liver Pate with Onion Marmalade & Brioche Toast; Charcuterie Selection with Condiments; Corned Silverside; Chicken Loaf & Droewors; Ostrich Carpaccio in a Wholegrain Mustard & Pink Pepper Crust with Arugula & Shaved Parmesan |
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SALADS: Danish Feta, Cranberry & English Spinach; Beetroot, Goat’s Cheese and Orange Segments; Oriental Beef with Dill Cucumber OR Make your own salad |
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MAINS: Mustard-glazed Beef Roast with Yorkshire Pudding, Shoulder of Karoo Lamb infused with Local Fynbos, Roasted Chicken from the Tandoori Oven |
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BUFFET STATION: Black Mussel & Saffron Hotpot; Linefish & Vine Tomato Brochette, Ginger & Lime Aioli; Lamb & Tomato Bredie, Roast Potato; Savoury Basmati Rice; Vegetable Lasagne with Spinach Pasta & Parmesan Béchamel; Honey & Cinnamon Baked Butternut, Broccoli & Cauliflower Gratin with Mature Cheddar |
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DESSERTS: Individual Christmas Pudding with Warm Vanilla Custard Fruit Mince Crumbles, Chocolate Yuletide Log with Maraschino Cherries, Chocolate Harlequin Mousse, Berry Eton Mess, Seasonal Fruit Tartlets, Apple Strudel with Plump Raisins & Cinnamon Chocolate Croquembouche, Ice Cream Crepe Suzette with Chantilly Cream & Vanilla bean Ice Cream |
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CHRISTMAS EVE & DAY DINNER MENU |
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Starter: Chilled Cream of Tomato Soup served with Basil Sherbet & Olive Oil |
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Intermediate Course: Salmon Trout Confit & Steamed Black Tiger Prawn Vanilla, Chilli Butter, Pea Mousse, Dill Crème Fraiche & Salmon Crackling Sorbet: Dragon Fruit & Ginger Granite |
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Main course: Rolled Duck Roast, Onion & Thyme Stuffing, Fondant Potato, Steamed Asparagus, Broccoli Almandine, Cranberry Relish & Traditional Gravy or Beef Wellington, Smoked Garlic Potato Puree, Baby Summer Vegetables, Beef Essence & Béarnaise Sauce |
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Dessert; Nougatine Parfait, Cherry Jubilee, Roche of Belgian Chocolate |
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Cheese: Baked Fairview Camembert in Phyllo Pastry, Sundried Fruits, Fresh Figs & Homemade Tomato Chutney Coffee, Fruit Mince Pies & Christmas Cake Truffles |
BOOKING & PRICING FOR 2014 CHRISTMAS AT THE HILTON
The Christmas lunch buffet costs R355p/p and the dinners ring at R285p/p, R325p/p or R375p/p for three, four or five courses respectively. They can all be booked by calling the hotel at +27 (0) 21 481 3700 or emailing at hiltoncapetown.reservations@hilton.com. Kids under 12 pay 50% of the full price, while children under 3 eat for free. Pre-booking is essential to secure a spot.
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MENU & TIMINGS |
TICKET PRICES |
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Christmas Lunch Buffet 12:30pm – 3pm |
R355p/p Kids under 12 get 50% off |
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Christmas Eve Dinner : 6:30pm – 10pm Christmas Day Dinner: 6:30pm – 10pm |
Courses available for both days include: |
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