Food and Drink

Macdonald Hotels source only organic milk, free range eggs, corn-fed poultry, grass-fed beef and wild white fish because quality tastes better. Savour a light working lunch, canapés and drinks or home baked pastries. Hold a lavish banquet at the Pittodrie House Hotel and you can expect the very best.
We provide a mouth-watering range of buffets, canapés, sandwich platters and snacks to keep delegates happy. Mingle with colleagues during regular breaks for coffee and tea with biscuits and scones. At the Pittodrie House Hotel you can sit down to formal lunches or lounge on our lawns during a barbeque. Gather for drinks after a hard day doing business as the sun sets behind Bennachie.

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Barbecues, buffets and Canapés

At the Pittodrie House Hotel you can host high-powered meetings with relaxed eating options. A barbecue in our grounds offers space, scenery and sizzlingly seasonal food. We also provide your delegates with hot and cold buffets designed to satisfy all appetites. From delicate Thai bites to traditional stovies, our buffets offer speedy but delicious working lunches. Our conference specialists will be happy to help you plan the ideal menu. Choose from a delicious selection of classic hot and cold dishes, salads, vegetarian specials and tasty desserts.

Please submit an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9066.

• Sample Barbecue Menu

  Pittodrie Barbecue Menus

  Traditional Barbecue
  Charged @ £17.95 per person

  
  - Succulent 6 oz steak burger
  - Oriental chicken with spring onions, ginger and sweet chilli
  - Cumberland sausage
  - Caramelised onions
  - Hot and spicy BBQ sauce
  - Crispy potato wedges
  - Homemade coleslaw
  - Freshly tossed mixed salad
  - Lightly buttered corn on the cob
  - Various dips and dressings
  - Individual Ice cream tubs

  
  For Children
  (Under 8 years old) option available on request

  
  - Tasty 4 oz burger in a sesame bun
  - Chicken nuggets with Fries
  - Individual ice cream tubs
  - Soft drink

   

  Sides
  All charged @ £1.00 per person

  
  - Savoury rice salad
  - Tomato and Basil salad
  - Homemade potato salad
  - Baby buttered potatoes

   

  Desserts
  All charged @ £3.50 per person

   

  - Exotic fruit salad with a Kirsch dressing
  - Fruit Kebab with marshmallow and rum syrup

   

  Vegetarian Options
  We will always provide a vegetarian alternative for your guests. Please feel free to discuss the details with our team when organising your event.
  

  Additional Items

  
  4 oz peppered minute steak £5.95
  with a fresh herb butter

  
  Cajun salmon £3.50
  with lemon Creole spices

  
  Succulent beef, green pepper and
  mushroom brochette £3.95
  with a black bean glaze

  
  Chicken and king prawn kebabs £5.50
  with basil butter and kaffir lime leaves

  
  Smoked pork sausage £1.95
  with tangy BBQ glaze

  
  Chargrilled leg of lamb £5.50
  studded with rosemary and garlic served with pitta bread and raita dip

  
  Beef, chicken and vegetable fajita £5.50
  served with soft tortilla, guacamole, sour cream and salsa dip
  

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• Sample Canapé Menus

  Pittodrie Canapé Menus

  Haggis Balls

  
  Chicken Parfait en Croute

  
  Smoked Venison and Sweet Chilli Jam Tartlet
  

  Gruyere Cheese Squares
  

  Prawn and Cucumber Tartlet
  

  Smoked Salmon complimented with a Lemon Mousse
  

  Red Onion and Goats Cheese en Croute
  

  Gravadlax Roulade
  

  Sun-blushed Tomatoes and Goats Cheese en Croute
  

  Asparagus Spears wrapped in Prosciutto
  

  Warm Smoked Chicken Tartlet
  

  Stilton and Leek Tartlet
  

  Devils on Horseback
  

  Parma Ham and Melon Skewer
  

  Smoked Scottish Salmon
  

  Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
  

  3 per head £4.25; 5 per head £5.75; 7 per head £7.25
  

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Private Dining

There are few finer venues for private dining in Aberdeenshire than the Pittodrie House Hotel. From the baronial facade to sweeping staircases and fairytale turrets, this is a house bursting with style. The Orangery is a dazzling location for any private dinner. The roaring log fire and impressive artwork of the Mither Tap offers heritage and tradition.

Take literal inspiration from the intimate Library and let the Billiard Room play its part in your celebration. For the grandest of occasions, choose the elegant and impressive Ballroom. At the Pittodrie House Hotel we can cater for private dining parties of 2 to 150 guests.

Please submit an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9066.

• Sample Banqueting Menu

  Pittodrie Banqueting Menus

  3 Course Set Menu with Coffee from £32.00
  4 Course Menu with Coffee from £35.00
  5 Course Menu with Coffee from £38.50

  
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  A Fan of Ogen Melon with Kiwi, Passion Fruit and Grapefruit with peach liquor
  

  Half an Ogen Melon filled with Prawn Marie Rose
  

  Fresh Asparagus and Pine Kernel Crepe with a Herb Crust
  

  Peppered pineapple with Prosciutto Ham with Mango Coulis
  Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
  

  Chicken Liver Pate with Oatcakes, served with a Port and Redcurrant Sauce
  

  Game and Apricot Terrine with a Red Onion Marmalade
  

  Grilled Goats Cheese wrapped in Smoked Bacon with local garden leaves
  

  Cured Venison in Oil and Herbs with a Seed Mustard Dressing (£1.00 Supplement)
  

  Kiln Roasted Scottish Salmon with Lemon Mayonnaise served on a Petite Salad (£2.00 Supplement)
  

  Smoked Scottish Salmon with Fresh Lime and Capers (£2.00 Supplement)
  

  A Trio of Salmon (Gravadlax, Kiln Roasted, Smoked) Dill Dressing (£3.00 Supplement)

  
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  Woodland Mushroom Soup
  

  Cock-A-Leekie Soup with Prunes
  

  Sweet Potato and Roasted Pepper Soup
  

  Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup
  

  Courgette and Brie Soup
  

  Leek and Potato Soup
  

  Watercress Soup
  

  Carrot and Coriander Soup
  

  Fresh Mussel Soup (£1.50 Supplement)
  

  Pittodrie Game and Port Soup (£1.50 Supplement)

  
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  Lemon Sorbet
  

  Mango Sorbet
  

  Passion Fruit Sorbet
  

  Champagne Sorbet

  
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  A Paupiette of Lemon Sole with a Cheese and Chive Sauce (£3.50 Supplement)
  

  Poached Salmon with a Lime Hollandaise (£3.50 Supplement)
  

  Baked fillet of Shetland Salmon with Spring Onion and Lemon Butter (£3.50 Supplement)
  

  Roasted Fillet of Haddock Prawn and Dill Beurre Blanc (£3.50 Supplement)
  

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  Roast Grampian Chicken Breast with Oatmeal Stuffing and Bacon
  

  Supreme of Chicken served with Mushroom, Smoked Bacon and Tarragon Sauce
  

  Supreme of Chicken served with Tomato and Paprika Sauce
  

  Supreme of Chicken stuffed with local haggis and wrapped in smoked bacon
  

  Braised Lamb Shank with Spring Onion Mash and Roast Jus
  

  Pork, Stilton and Apricot Sausage with a spring onion mash and roast gravy
  

  Roast Leg of Scottish Lamb served with a Minted Pear and a Redcurrant Sauce
  

  Roast Rib eye of Aberdeenshire Beef with a Red Wine and Shallot Jus
  

  Roast Saddle of Venison wrapped in Bacon with a Blackberry and Port Sauce (£2.50 Supplement)
  

  Roast Sirloin of Aberdeenshire Beef served with Yorkshire Pudding and Roast Gravy (£2.50 Supplement)
  

  Roast Fillet of Aberdeenshire Beef with Béarnaise Sauce (£5.50 Supplement)
  

  Scottish Fillet of Beef Wellington (£5.50 Supplement)
  

  Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Tart with a Pesto and Tomato Sauce
  

  Wholemeal Crepe filled with Vegetables in a Cheese Sauce
  

  Woodland Mushroom Stroganoff with Braised Rice
  

  Penne Pasta with Roasted Vegetables Basil and Tomato

   

  All Main Courses are served with a medley of potatoes and vegetables
  

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  Raspberry Crème Brulee with shortbread
  

  Fruits of the Forest Crème Brulee with Oaty biscuit
  

  Vanilla Crème Brulee with local seasonal berries
  

  Profiteroles filled with Glayva Cream and a Butterscotch Sauce
  

  Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Fudge Sauce
  

  A Tuile Basket with Raspberries and Cranachan
  

  A Warm Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
  

  Pavlova with Almonds and Seasonal Berries
  

  A Brandy Snap Basket with a Raspberry Shortcake Ice Cream and Forest Fruit Coulis
  

  Irish Cream Cheesecake with crème Anglaise
  

  Triple Chocolate Truffle Cake with a Fruits of the Forest Compote (£1.50 Supplement)
  

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  Selection of Cheese served with Oatcakes and Grapes (£1.50 Supplement)
  

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  Coffee and Petit Fours
  

  A vegetarian choice can be selected for each course at no additional charge.

  We do advise you choose a set menu but if you do wish to offer a choice there is an additional 25% charge on the most expensive item.
  

  
  

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Refreshments

All our delegate packages include refreshments throughout the day. Keep motivation high throughout the day with freshly brewed tea and Fairtrade coffee, served with home-made scones and biscuits.

Please submit an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9066.

Special Events

From glittering Christmas and Hogmanay parties to family fun days, Pittodrie has special events covered. Book our Ballroom for an elegant dinner dance or the Orangery for speciality Scottish tasting sessions. Spend an exhilarating day on the awe-inspiring Pittodrie Estate or book a balloon flight over Aberdeen. Or why not get clued up and take part in our fiendishly enjoyable murder mystery nights?

Send us an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9066.

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  Murder Mystery Nights

  Fancy yourself as a budding Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes? Test your sleuthing skills at a Pittodrie House Murder Mystery Evening. Our rooms, full of elegance and history, lend themselves to evenings of intrigue and drama.

   

  "Who Killed Teddy Bear?"

  
  Friday 15th May
  Enjoy a four course dinner, including a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival, for £37.95. Arrive at 7pm for dinner at 7.30pm.
  Alternatively, we invite you to spend the night with us in the magnificent surroundings of Pittodrie House. Take part in our Murder Mystery Evening, then stay the night and enjoy a full Scottish breakfast. All for the inclusive price of £165 based on two people sharing a classic double or twin room. Room upgrades may be available for a £20 supplementary charge.
  

  Father's Day Lunch on Sunday 21st June:

  
  We will be offering a three-course lunch with coffee served in our Mither Tap Restaurant. Lunch is priced at £20.95 per person, £12.95 for children under 12s. There will be activities available on the lawn for dads (and kids) to enjoy. Host your own father's day event in one of our private dining venues.
  

  Family Fun Days

  
  We have bouncy castles of all shapes and sizes for young and old alike. Unrideable bikes, family activities and much, much more provide hours of fun. Enjoy a buffet, picnic or barbecue - the choice is yours. The event requires a minimum of 50 guests.
  

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