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Welcome to the January Enewsletter. Happy New Year to you all, I hope that you had a wonderful Festive break!

Another exciting year at The Ritz starts with a whole host of special programmes and New Year treats for you. In The Restaurant, sample our Chef's delights with a selection of dishes made from Black truffles. We also look forward to St Valentine's Day and have some unique programmes to tempt you into staying with us; we promise that if you do, you'll have a magical and memorable experience!


Black Truffles at The Ritz


In celebration of the winter season of the exquisite Black Truffle, we will present a special Truffle Menu from 14th January until 13th February, 2008 throughout the hotel.

Harvested in the Perigord region in South West France, mainly from November to March, the black truffle is know amongst connoisseurs as the finest in the world and is an increasingly rare gastronomic treasure.

Selected dishes will include:

Ravioli of Pumpkin with Ceps and New Season Truffle
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Egg Aphrodite with Truffled Croque Monsieur
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Medallion of Venison with Truffled Chestnuts and Braised Celery, Celeriac Mousse
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Baked Truffle in Brioche with Foie Gras, Jerusalem Artichoke Cream
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Chestnut Soufflé with Truffled Ice Cream
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Truffled Bread and Butter Pudding with Chestnut Ice Cream

  

For reservations at The Ritz Restaurant for lunch (menu du Jour £36) and for dinner (three courses £45 and four courses £65). Please call +44 (0)20 7493 8181


Tosca at The Royal Albert Hall

Experience a thrilling night out at the theatre in luxury, with a 3 course pre-theatre dinner accompanied by a glass of Champagne served in The Ritz Restaurant and a ticket to see Tosca at The Royal Albert Hall from just £79.00 per person.

Puccini's passionate tale of love and betrayal which returns to the Royal Albert Hall in February 2008. Directed by David Freeman with majestic designs by David Roger, Tosca is based on true events which unfolded in Rome during a period of great turmoil. Puccini put his heart and soul into this story of political intrigue and doomed love. A distinguished cast of soloists accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted by Peter Robinson.

To book your tickets simply call 0207 838 3100 quoting The Ritz offer by 1st February.

This programme is valid from 28th February until 8th March 2008 and is subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.


Champagne Valentine 2008

We have two wonderful St Valentine's Day programmes this year so there is no excuse not to spoil that someone special in your life with a romantic break at The Ritz!

Both these programmes include a night of luxury in an exquisite room and waking (with your loved one) to breakfast, served in your room or in the Restaurant.

Our Champagne St Valentine's lunch programme includes a three course luncheon in The Ritz Restaurant, a glass of delicious Champagne and a special gift of a Ritz Rose Read More >>

Our Champagne St Valentine's dinner dance programme is available on Thursday 14th February only and includes a four course dinner, a bottle of Ritz Champagne and a Ritz rose. Then dance the night away to the sounds of the Ray Fernandez Band. Read More >>

Please click here for the St Valentine's Dinner menu >>

For more information please contact our reservations department by email at
enquire@theritzlondon.com or by telephone on +44 (0)20 7493 8181

These special programmes are available on Monday 11th February until Friday 15th February 2008, with the dinner option only available on Thursday 14th February


Afternoon Tea at The Ritz

TEA AT THE RITZ is an institution in itself and we are proud to be a member of the Tea Council's prestigious Tea Guild. Served in the spectacular Palm Court, a choice of several varieties of tea, finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, jam and clotted cream and a range of delicate pastries, combine to make for an unforgettable afternoon.

Afternoon Tea is served daily at £37.00 per person with reservations required for sittings at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

Please click here for the Afternoon Tea Menu >>

Please click here to make a reservation.>>


New Year's Honour for John Williams

John Williams, Executive Chef at The Ritz London and Chairman of the Academy of Culinary Arts, receives an MBE in this year's New Year's Honours List for services to the hospitality industry.

Williams' culinary career spans over three decades including an 18 year tenure with the Savoy Group before joining The Ritz as Executive Chef in 2004. A member of the Academy of Culinary Arts for the past 17 years, Williams was invested with a formal chair in 2001 and appointed Executive Chairman in 2004. He continues to work tirelessly to promote the education and training of young chefs and is the Committee Chairman for the Academy's Annual Awards of Excellence Culinary Skills discipline. In 2006 Williams was invited into the Worshipful Company of Cooks as a full Liveryman and in 2007 was presented with the Freedom of the City from Citizen and Cook of London.

Delighted at the announcement of his MBE this week, Williams said "I feel deeply privileged and so very proud to have received such a prestigious award. While it is great honour to be recognized by ones peers in this way, I would also like to share it with all my colleagues in the hospitality industry that have made this possible".

Why not sample the Chef's cuisine by dining in The Ritz Restaurant >>


Prolong your weekend with us

Prolong your weekend and forget about work for one more day with our Sunday Special!

This programme includes:

  • One night's accommodation with English breakfast the following morning
  • Flowers and a bottle of Champagne in the Room
  • A four course dinner for two in The Ritz Restaurant

From £425 for two people sharing a twin or double room.

Please click here for more information and to book this programme >>




Thank you very much for your feedback throughout last year, it is always appreciated and used to continually improve our service to you. If you have any comments then do let us know by emailing us on newsletter@theritzlondon.com. Don't forget to look out for more exciting news and events occurring in the hotel during the year!

With renewed wishes for a peaceful and prosperous 2008.

With kind regards



Stephen Boxall
General Manager