Dance the Samba as the Carnival comes to the Ricoh Arena. Enjoy, floats, feathers and all the fun of the fair at the Ricoh Arena colourful Christmas Fiesta.Enter to a glamorous themed drinks reception and enjoy all the fun of the fair at our indoor fairground. You will then move on to our uniquely themed room where you will be served a three-course menu orchestrated by our award winning head chef.

Experience stylish costumes, vibrant sets and brilliantly choreographed performances from our entertainers before the live music begins.

Finally a DJ playing all your favourite songs where you can dance until the early hours of the morning. If you still want more, you have the option to continue the party in our on-site Grosvenor Casino*.

If you don’t want the hassle of a taxi ride home on a chilly winter’s night, spend the night in our DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and take advantage of our fantastic discounted hotel rates.

*Entrance to Grosvenor Casino Coventry Is not guaranteed because you are a guest of Carnival and is not part of the package. The casino operates their own entry policy and maintains the right to refuse admission.

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pre-order Drinks Packages Take the stress out of the initial rush to the bar by pre-ordering your drinks straight to your table! Pre-order one of our great packages and not only will you save money it will be waiting on ice for you at your table when you arrive! To pre-order, please ask for a drinks form when booking.

Bucket of 12 Bottles of Beer £45.00

1 Bottle of prosecco & 1 House Red, £42.00 White or Rose Wine 2 Bottles of House Red or White Wine £80.00 & 12 Bottles of Beer 2 Bottles of House Red or White Wine £100.00 & 12 Bottles of Beer & 8 Soft Drinks 3 Bottles of House Red & 3 Bottles of House £180.00 White Wine, 12 Bottles of Beer & 1 Bottle of Prosecco

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Chimichurri roasted vegetable and manchego cheese azedo (tart)Dressed Coriander salad

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PEITO DE FRANGO DE PAN FRITO (Pan-fried chicken breast) & Potato gratinThyme roasted winter vegetables And Pan juS

Roasted red onion chick pea filo (V)Spiced Tomato Sauce

Dessert

Pine coladaMango, charred rum pineapple and coconut shavinGs

IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY

REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE INFORM A MEMBER OF

OUR TEAM BY CALLING THE NUMBER BELOW

ItineraryDoors open 7.00pmDrinks reception 7.00pm – 7.30pmDinner is called 7.30pmDinner service with live entertainment 8.00pm – 10.00pmFairground rides open 10.00pmLive Band 10.00pmDJ 11.30pm – 1.30amBar closes 1.00amMusic ends & carriages 1.30amGrosvenor Casino 1.30am onwards

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* Free parking for Carnival guests. £1 charge for non-hotel guests who wish to leave their vehicle overnight.

** Cloakroom charged at £1 per item.

*** Entrance to Grosvenor Casino Coventry Is not guaranteed because you are a guest of Carnival and is not part of the package. The casino operates their own entry policy and

maintains the right to refuse admission.

> Fairground rides> Free on-site car parking*> Cloakroom facility**> Disabled access> Late night entertainment from 1.30am at Grosvenor Casino***

Friday 7 DecemberFriday 14 December

SATURday 8 DecemberSATURday 15 December

Dates, How To Book

Booking couldn’t be easier!Simply call one of our team on 02476 933 444 or email events@ricoharena.co.uk

What’s Included?> Welcome drink> A freshly prepared three-course meal> Multiple cash bars> Carnival themed venue> Live band

> After dinner DJ and disco

Dress codeSmart party wear – Carnival dress can be worn if desired. No ripped jeans, trainers or sportswear. This is an over-18s event. ID will be required.

Don’t delay, places are in high demand! For other FAQs Important Information visit www.ricoharena.com/carnival

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To book your hotel room, please contact hotel.reservations@ricoharena.co.uk or call 024 7693 3340 and quote RC18 when making your booking.

‘Just to let you know that we had an absolutely brilliant evening - a very well organised night and the entertainmentwas great.’Anna Adams, PA to Chief Executive, The ExtraCareCharitable Trust

STAY DoubleTree by Hilton HotelOur on-site Double Tree by Hilton Hotel provides the perfect place to stay, with recently upgraded bedrooms just a few steps away from the party. All of our rooms are equipped with en-suite shower rooms, flat screen TV’s, WiFi and tea and coffee facilities. Why not arrive early and start your celebration in the fabulous new Mill Bar & Brasserie?

If you don’t want the hassle of a taxi ride home on a chilly winter’s night, take advantage of our fantastic discounted hotel rates. Hurry though, room availability is limited and they sell very quickly!

Hilton Guest Room £88.00 Bed and Breakfast (single occupancy)

Stadium View Room £98.00 Bed and Breakfast (single occupancy)

Deluxe £128.00 Bed and Breakfast (single occupancy)£10.00 supplement for double occupancy in any room.

All hotel rooms must be paid for at the time of booking and become non-refundable and non-transferable. All room

prices inc VAT.

BE QUICK!WE ARE ARLEADY

fully BOOKED FOR 8th AND 15TH PARTY

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Find Us...Located in Coventry, the Ricoh Arena is situated two hours drive from 75 per cent of the country. Being just 800 yards from the UK’s largest motorway network and within seven miles of three train stations, we are extremely accessible.

Getting hereWe recommend that you plan your journey to ensure that your experience is as enjoyable as possible.

TrainsFor more information regarding local train stations and timetables please visit nationalrail.com

TaxisIf you need a taxi, our local taxi company is MGM, 024 7632 5555. Black cabs are also available outside Coventry train station, located just a short drive away. Cabs are often parked outside the Ricoh Arena.

BusFor more information regarding regular public bus services around Coventry and Warwickshire please visit nxbus.co.uk/coventry

RoadIf you choose to travel by car please plan your

journey carefully to locate the most suitable car park. Satellite navigation - please use postcode CV6 6GE.

ParkingWe have 2,000 on-site car parking spaces spread across four car parks. Disabled parkingis located within Car Park A, B and D, with accessible routes to the main doors.

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It’s the responsibility of the party booker to ensure that ALL of their party are aware of these.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Bookings can only be accepted on receipt of a completed, signed booking form and appropriate payment. A table plan for shared parties, produced by the Christmas Team, will be displayed on the evening.

Tickets will be sent out approximately two weeks prior to your event date.Deposits are non-refundable under any circumstances and bookings (including any later additions to the booking) can only be accepted from the party organiser. Any cancellations must be communicated in writing to the Christmas Team and cannot be accepted over the telephone (email is acceptable as long as a reply is received from the Christmas Team to acknowledge receipt).

Cancellations within certain time frames are subject to a cancellation fee as follows:

> More than 56 days prior to the date of your party: No cancellation fee (loss of deposit only)

> More than 28 days but less than 56 days prior to the date of your party: Loss of deposit plus cancellation fee equal to 50% of the balance (based on numbers booked)

> Less than 28 days prior to the date of your party: Loss of deposit plus cancellation fee equal to 100% of the balance (based on numbers booked)

Balance invoices will be issued eight weeks prior to your party (for payment four weeks prior to your party). Non-payment of the final balance on the due date will render our contract with you void.

The Christmas Team will endeavour to accommodate late dietary requests and changes to your booking but will not be held responsible for any inability to respond to changes made less than 14 days prior to the event.

The Christmas Team reserves the right to refuse admission, and to remove from the function any person whose condition, in the opinion of the staff, interferes, or is likely to interfere, with the enjoyment of the function by other guests.

The Christmas Team will not accept responsibility for people who behave inappropriately and are either prevented from entering or asked to leave the function, and no refund will be offered for guests removed from the event.

In accordance with the introduction of the smoking laws, all areas of the venue are no smoking. We will, however, supply a designated smoking area outside of the venue.

The Christmas Team will take great care to honour its commitments, but reserves the right to amend or alter any part of the function’s programme. The Christmas Team regrets that it will not accept liability for errors, omissions or cancellations. The Christmas Team reserves the right to make changes both to the entertainment package and the menu in the event of any shortages.

The Christmas Team does not accept liability and shall not be liable for non-completion of the event, or for any delays arising as a result of: lock outs; riots; strikes or black outs affecting any trade with which the Christmas Team is concerned; adverse weather conditions; loss damage or cancellation due to fire, flood or any other cause beyond our control.

Age restrictionsShared Christmas parties held at the Ricoh Arena are strictly over-18s only.

Dress codeSmart party wear. No ripped/dirty/bleached jeans or trainers. Guests will be turned away if their attire is deemed inappropriate and no refund will be offered for guests turned away.

Cloakroom FacilitiesThe Ricoh Arena will have a cloakroom facility on-site for the event and there is a charge of £1 per item for this facility. The Ricoh Arena does not take responsibility for any property left within these facilities.

Late ArrivalsPlease note that we are unable to guarantee a reception drink will be available for guests arriving after 7.30pm as reception service will cease at this time. Guests arriving after food service has begun may find that any courses they have missed will be unavailable due to service restrictions.

Car ParkingParking is available onsite and is free of charge for party guests. The nearest car park to the event entrance is Car Park A. Guests should not park in car park D as this belongs to the Casino who will charge £25 for unauthorised cars parked in this area. Should guests wish to leave their car overnight on the night of their party due to consumption of alcohol this is encouraged – however, ALL cars must be picked up by 12noon the day after your party. If cars are left on-site beyond this time they may be removed by our parking enforcers. The Ricoh Arena accepts no responsibility for cars or the contents of those cars left overnight.

MiscellaneousStrobe lighting may be used during the night. We enforce a zero tolerance drugs policy. The venue team reserves the right to refuse admission, and to remove from the function any person whose condition, in the opinion of the staff, interferes, or is likely to interfere, with the enjoyment of the function by other guests. The team will not accept responsibility for people who behave inappropriately and are either prevented from entering or asked to leave the function, and no refund will be offered for guests removed from the event. Please refrain from bringing any beverages to the event, this also includes any alcoholic gifts which we advise are not brought on-site. Any items found within the Ricoh Arena that have not been purchased on-site will be confiscated.

Casino EntryAt the end of the evening, guests can visit the onsite Grosvenor Casino, one of the largest in the UK, however entry into Grosvenor Casino is not guaranteed because you are a guest of ‘Carnival’ – the casino operate their own entry policy and may turn guests away if they do not meet their entry criteria. Please contact the casino for further details on 024 7668 4747. The casino is open until 6am. Over-18s only. Photo ID may be required. www.gambleaware.co.uk These terms and conditions are governed by English law and in the unlikely event of a dispute the parties shall submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. The liability of the Christmas Team in respect of any breach of these terms and conditions, including any applied terms shall not extend to any consequential losses whatsoever suffered by the client or their guests.Dates and timings are all subject to availability due to licensing approval.