The Science Museum Christmas Parties 2008 – Spirit of HavanaExperience the wonders of the Caribbean in this contemporary, chic gallery space within the Science Museum.
From the moment guests enter the gallery they will be enveloped in a colourful, vibrant Cuban carnival atmosphere with the sparkling reception complemented by live Latin percussion music.
When the dining area is revealed, guests will be transported to Havana with all its glistening palms trees, traditional Cuban posters and dramatic lighting. After enjoying a delectable meal the party band encourages guests onto the dancefloor, starting with some famous Cuban tracks and continuing with your all time party favourites, whilst the reception space becomes the perfect chill out area.
The Science Museum Christmas Parties – Suggested Itinerary
7.00pm Guests arrive for reception drinks
7.00pm Live Drummer
8.00pm Call for dinner
8.15pm Dinner served
10.00pm After dinner band
11.00pm Disco
12.00pm Bar closes
12.30am Music ends. Guests depart
Extensions available on request
The Science Museum Christmas Parties include:
- Exclusive venue hire
- Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
- Sparkling wine reception
- Three course seated dinner or buffet
- Live drummer during reception
- Live band after dinner
- Crackers
- Nightclub disco and DJ
- Full event management
- All theming, lighting and production
- Cloakroom and security
- £10 million public and products liability insurance
Sample Menu
STARTER
Passion fruit cured Scottish salmon with ratte potato salad, herb salad & passion fruit dressing
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Caponata and mozzarella salad with seared rustic mediterranean vegetables, torn basil and rocket leaves (v)
MAIN COURSE
Roasted breast of Barbary duck with an apple and pea mash, buttered bok choy & a five spice scented jus
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Jerusalem artichoke and mushroom pithiviers on savoy cabbage and crème fraiche with a celeriac Dauphinoise and a cèpe jus (v)
DESSERT
Rich chocolate truffle cake with a mulled wine syrup and a compote of winter berries
Please note that the menu above is a sample menu and a full tasting will take place later in the year.