WELCOME TO THE OAK PARTY! SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2024
The Oak Party Saturday 28 September Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LY
We are so looking forward to seeing you at Richard's party this Saturday and hope the following information is useful.
Finding the hotel du vin
Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells
The hotel is close to the centre of Tunbridge Wells, not far from the railway station and main shopping district. This map pinpoints its location - a larger interactive map can be found at the bottom of this website. The postcode for SatNav is TN1 2LY
Parking and Taxis
Crescent Road Car Park TN1 2LU
Crescent Road Car Park TN1 2LU
Crescent Road Car Park TN1 2LU
Parking outside the hotel is very limited but there are some spaces for confident parkers (it's a very small space!). We strongly recommend parking in the Crescent Road Car Park, just opposite the hotel which remains open throughout the evening.
Taxis in Tunbridge Wells
Crescent Road Car Park TN1 2LU
Crescent Road Car Park TN1 2LU
Tunbridge Wells has numerous taxi services including
A1 Tunbridge Wells Taxis 01892 322606.
We have been advised that Uber can be a bit unreliable around Tunbridge Wells after 10pm on a Saturday night!
Our Party Begins...
You are welcome to join us from 6.30pm when fizz and canapés will be served in the Tea Lounge, just inside the hotel entrance. We will invite everyone through to take their seats for dinner in the Lombard Room shortly before 7.30pm.
Contacting us on the night
We know that even the best laid plans can be waylaid by the vagaries of the British road network and other domestic challenges! If you need to contact us at any point on the evening, or have any questions, please call or text Mary on 07767 497583.
We have now submitted all the menu choices to the hotel who will have record of what you've chosen. Dinner will be served from 7.30 and your first course can be chosen from a 'French Market Table' full of mouthwatering delights. The main course and pudding will be served to your table. We'll display seating plans at our drinks reception and in the Lombard Room.
YOUR MAIN COURSE
THE FULL ROAST DINNER
THE FULL ROAST DINNER
The hotel offers a choice of three main courses for The Oak Party. Please choose your main and dessert courses and let Mary know, with the name of each guest, either through this site or by email to maryoffice@mac.com. Please could couples specify who wants what to save any marital discord on the night!
THE FULL ROAST DINNER
THE FULL ROAST DINNER
THE FULL ROAST DINNER
For meat lovers, please choose between roast chicken or roast pork belly, both served with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings, including apple sauce with the pork. The chicken stuffing contains nuts.
THE VEGETARIAN OPTION
THE FULL ROAST DINNER
THE VEGETARIAN OPTION
For those who prefer a plant-based option, we offer a Spiced Vegetable and Chickpea Casserole served with creamed polenta. This dish is also gluten free and suitable for vegan diets.
Tarte Tatin
Pot au Chocolat
THE VEGETARIAN OPTION
The Hotel du Vin is rightly famed for their desserts and we have three highlights to choose from. Please choose between Tarte Tatin, the French classic of caramelised apples on a pastry case or...
Pot au Chocolat
Pot au Chocolat
Pot au Chocolat
irresistable sticky chocolate pots using excellent quality dark chocolate served with a little drizzle of cream (because just a whole pot of chocolate is never enough!) or...
Creme Brulee
Pot au Chocolat
Pot au Chocolat
temptingly wobbly custard with that iconic caramelised topping served in an individual dish offering that tempting crunch as you smash through the caramel! And there's more...
FOR THOSE WHO PREFER A SAVOURY ALTERNATIVE
Choose Cheese!
Choose Cheese!
Choose Cheese!
If your taste is more for savoury than sweet, a cheese selection is offered as an alternative to the pudding choices. Just let us know if you would prefer cheese to pudding when you make your selection.
To Conclude
Choose Cheese!
Choose Cheese!
At the end of the meal coffee and tea will be served including a selection of herbal teas and decaffeinated coffee. Should your menu preference change between now and the party, please could you let Mary know asap?
last call for hotel du vin accommodation
Make a weekend of it!
Thank you to those who have requested a room in the Hotel du Vin for the night of September 28th. These have been reserved in your name and you should shortly hear directly from the hotel with further details and payment links.
There are a few rooms left at the Hotel du Vin for the night of September 28th. If you would like to reserve one, please contact Mary and she'd be happy to help.
A PERSONAL REQUEST FROM RICHARD
PLEASE NO PRESENTS
PLEASE NO PRESENTS
PLEASE NO PRESENTS
Should you be kind enough to consider buying Richard a birthday present, he has a special request. Rather than something wrapped or boxed or corked or floral, please would you consider a donation to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance? The team at the Air Ambulance Service has responded so positively to this idea, and is looking for
Should you be kind enough to consider buying Richard a birthday present, he has a special request. Rather than something wrapped or boxed or corked or floral, please would you consider a donation to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance? The team at the Air Ambulance Service has responded so positively to this idea, and is looking forward to sharing with us the difference any donations given as a birthday present to Richard will make to their work.
A SPECIAL CHARITY
PLEASE NO PRESENTS
PLEASE NO PRESENTS
The Air Ambulance is one of those services we hope we will never need. But every year, they are called to thousands of accidents where their pre-hospital treatment saves lives.
The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance patrol the hugely busy sections of the M20 and M25 where their work is ever more needed.
It costs over £50,000 a day to ma
The Air Ambulance is one of those services we hope we will never need. But every year, they are called to thousands of accidents where their pre-hospital treatment saves lives.
The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance patrol the hugely busy sections of the M20 and M25 where their work is ever more needed.
It costs over £50,000 a day to maintain the service and 88% of their income is raised through personal donations.
A UNIQUE GIFT
PLEASE NO PRESENTS
A UNIQUE GIFT
There is no expectation for presents of any sort at The Oak Party. But should you be persuaded to support the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance you can do so by clicking on any of the links which read
GIVE A DONATION HERE.
When asked to select your donation reason, please write
'Happy Birthday Richard'.
This enables donations to be ke
There is no expectation for presents of any sort at The Oak Party. But should you be persuaded to support the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance you can do so by clicking on any of the links which read
GIVE A DONATION HERE.
When asked to select your donation reason, please write
'Happy Birthday Richard'.
This enables donations to be kept together and we will share with you what the charity has achieved with your help.
Our Venue - the Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells
Our hotel was formerly known as Calverley House. Princess Victoria and her mother, the Duchess of Kent, stayed here four times. In 1849, as Queen, she returned, accompanied by her husband Prince Albert. By this time it had become the Calverley Hotel. Dinner will be served in the Lombard Room, pictured here.
The Oak Party saturday 28 september 2024
TO BEGIN
DINNER IS SERVED
DINNER IS SERVED
We welcome you for drinks and canapés from 6.30pm in the Tea Lounge in the heart of the hotel. Overnight accommodation is available in various hotels around the town and we are happy to help you book this.
DINNER IS SERVED
DINNER IS SERVED
DINNER IS SERVED
Dinner will be served in the Lombard Room - a light fresh starter followed by a delicious main course served to your table with wines to accompany. Seating will be at round tables and of course there will be tempting puddings to conclude, served with coffee.
DRESS CODE
DINNER IS SERVED
DRESS CODE
If you love the opportunity to dress up, now is the chance to release the dinner jacket, iron the dress shirt and jazz up the jewellery for the occasion. Our dress code is black tie or lounge suits for gentlemen and long dresses for ladies - perfect for a glamorous birthday party!
STAYING OVER?
AT THE HOTEL DU VIN TUNBRIDGE WELLS
AT THE HOTEL DU VIN TUNBRIDGE WELLS
AT THE HOTEL DU VIN TUNBRIDGE WELLS
The hotel are currently holding a limited number of rooms for our party guests on this evening. If you would like to secure one of these, please drop us a line as soon as possible using the email below.
IN THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS AREA
AT THE HOTEL DU VIN TUNBRIDGE WELLS
AT THE HOTEL DU VIN TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Tunbridge Wells has an excellent selection of hotels if you'd like to stay over and make a weekend of it! These are all close to the Hotel du Vin - we will post links here with more details shortly.
why The Oak Party?
The Oak Tree represents resilience and strength - how perfect for an 80th birthday party!
We are so delighted that so many of you are able to joion Richard for his party in September. Should you have any questions just drop us a note via this website and we'll help however we can.