Awards Celebrations & Gala Dinners – Stadium Venues
If you’re searching for a unique and special venue your awards celebration or gala dinner, why not consider hosting your prestigious event at a stadium venue in the UK?
These iconic venues certainly add a wow factor to your dinner event. Stadiums offer a variety of functions rooms available for a stylish welcome drinks reception, gala dinner and even onsite after party celebrations too. The venue also provides the ideal backdrop for arrival photography or even stunning pitch views!
These venues offer substantial parking to welcome your guests. In addition, many stadium venues also have onsite or nearby accommodation and preferential rates with hotels too.
Here are just some of the latest details for organising your awards event or gala dinner at a stadium venue.
Birmingham Bears & Warwickshire Cricket – Edgbaston Stadium
Edgbaston Stadium, home to both Birmingham Bears & Warwickshire County Cricket, has suites situated overlooking the iconic cricket pitch and offer magnificent views as well as a captivating setting for any celebratory event. The venue offers a personal touch with banqueting options available for a wide range of events. They offer a high standard of service and management. Their dedicated and professional team have an excellent reputation of delivering fantastic events and understanding our clients’ needs. Their award-winning Head-Chef, Scott Marini, and his talented team construct creative and unique menus that demonstrate the passion our catering team have for creating a melody of flavours, with Banqueting Menus, a Caribbean Menu and a Canapés Menus to choose from. Contact events@edgbaston.com for more details.
Brighton & Hove Albion FC – The Amex Stadium
The Amex Stadium in Brighton hosts charity balls, awards dinners, and private parties and has dedicated banqueting packages. The venue offers a choice of glamorous lounges, award-winning chefs and a dedicated events team to make your event unforgettable. There are a variety of event banqueting packages at The Amex Stadium starting from just £40+VAT per person (with a minimum of 50 guests). Please contact 01273 878 272 or email bhafc.events.uk@sodexo.com.
Doncaster Rovers FC – Eco-Power Stadium
Banqueting events can be hosted at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster. Their Legends Suite can accommodate up to 350 guests and their Belle Vue Suite caters for up to 150 guests. Packages include; 3 course dinner or buffet, cashless bar, DJ and dancefloor, stage, free parking, central location, accommodation deals with local hotels, and WiFi. Prices start from £16.95pp, with optional additions for that special touch or bespoke events also available. Please contact 07436 242925 or email enquiries@dn4events.co.uk.
Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow
Awards dinners at Hampden Park Stadium in Glasgow are created bespoke to clients needs and can be tailored as required. Their Lomond and Nevis Suites can accommodate up to 400 guests, just one level above the main reception and each have 2 private bar facilities licenced until 1am. There are also over 1000 complimentary car parking spaces. Packages include; an arrival glass of fizz/bottle of beer per person, hire of one of the suites, a delicious 3 course set menu and half bottle of wine per person. As optional upgrades the stadium can offer a choice menu or include their newly refurbished, Presidents Lounge overlooking the famous Hampden Park pitch as an arrival drinks reception space. Other additional options could include; canapes, drinks packages, Scoreboard branding & pitch-side photo opportunities, room décor, mixologist and entertainment. Read more about the facilities at Hampden Park Stadium, call 0141 620 4120 or email hampden.park@sodexo.com.
Huddersfield Giants & Huddersfield Town – The John Smith’s Stadium
The John Smith’s Stadium, home of Huddersfield Giants & Huddersfield Town FC, is ideal for Awards Dinners, Sporting Dinners, Charity Events, from large events to small dinners we have rooms to suit all types of events. Our DJH Suite is perfect for large dinners holding up to 360 guests and The John Smith’s Suite or Terrier’s Together Suite are perfect for smaller dinners accommodating 40 up to 120 guests. Your dedicated events coordinator will assist you to create the perfect package with upgrade options available from room décor, chair covers, entertainment and pre dinner receptions.
Packages include room hire, three course menu, complimentary WiFi for your social media coverage and the option to have pitch side photographs. Your dedicated events coordinator will assist you to create the perfect package with upgrade options available from room décor, chair covers, entertainment and pre dinner receptions. Fore more details call 01484 484116 or email catering@ksdl.org.uk
Leeds Rhinos & Yorkshire Cricket – Headingley Stadium
Looking for a venue in Leeds to host your next annual dinner dance, charity event or awards evening? Headingley Stadium, home to Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire Cricket, is the perfect venue for either a smaller event, or larger event with maximum capacity of up to 450 guests. The stadium offers spectacular views of the rugby and cricket grounds, with The Howard Suite, the largest suite, boasting views of both. If style and luxury tick your list then the Directors Suite is the suite for you with seated capacity of 120. Alternatively, the Executive Suite boasts a balcony with a trendy bar with seated capacity of 130.
Choose from a wide selection of menus created and delivered by our award-winning chefs. Dance the night away and dazzle your guests on our new LED dance floor which can be added to many of the suites. If all the dancing quenches your thirst then our self-contained bars are perfect for that well-deserved drink! Make your next dinner dance a night to remember! Enquire now for more details. Call 0113 203 3899 or email events@headingleystadium.com.
Leicester City FC – King Power Stadium
Sporting Dinners are available at The King Power Stadium in Leicester from just £56+VAT per person. The Walkers Hall can welcome a capacity of 600 or the Keith Weller Suite offers a capacity of 400. Packages include; free onsite car parking, room hire, reception drink on arrival, three course sit down meal, half a bottle of house wine, cashless bar, complimentary WiFi for your social media coverage, and an experienced events team. Optional extras include; canapés, drinks package, additional AV equipment, and a DJ available at additional cost. Read more about the facilities at the King Power Stadium, call 0344 815 5000 or email levysalessupport@levy.co.uk.
Leigh Sports Village Stadium
If you are looking for a venue in Greater Manchester to host your next Awards dinner, celebration or charity event, Leigh Sports Village Stadium (home to Manchester United Under 19’s & Women’s WSL team and Leigh Leopards RLFC) could be the venue for you. The Banqueting Suite provides floor to ceiling windows overlooking the main stadium pitch, natural daylight and an impressive view. The Suite provides the perfect backdrop to suit all themes and colour schemes and can accommodate up to a maximum of 190 guests for a sit-down dinner with dance floor. Choose from a wide selection of delicious 3-course menus from only £31.50pp. Contact our experienced and professional events team on 01942 487878 or events@leighsportsvillage.co.uk to see how we can turn your event concept into a reality.
MK Dons FC – Stadium MK
Conference, Awards Dinners are available at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes from just £52.00 per person. Their Ballroom suite can welcome a capacity of 600 or the Marshall Arena 1400. Packages include; room hire, three course sit down meal, half a bottle of house wine, cashless bar, complimentary WiFi for your social media coverage, and an experienced events team. Optional extras include reception drink on arrival canapés, drinks package, additional AV equipment, and a DJ available at additional cost. Call 01908 364170 or email enquiries@hotelmk.co.uk
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Scottish Rugby Hospitality offers an unrivalled dining capacity for formal banqueting, evening dinner dances and social parties, Scottish Gas Murrayfield is home to one of the largest banqueting and gala dinner experiences Edinburgh can offer.
With free parking for 1,000 cars, the impressive Thistle and President’s Suites can be combined to seat 1,100 for dinner or 1,500 for a reception. In addition to these larger suites, there are also a host of other spaces at Scottish Gas Murrayfield which can cater for a range of banqueting events. From our Murrayfield Boxes with views of the pitch (which can cater for up to 14 guests) to our brand new Centenary Club with its private entrance, bar & toilets (which can cater for up to 150 guests). Why not arrange a pitch-side BBQ or special drinks reception in the National Team Changing Rooms! Call 0131 346 5250 or email enquiries@murrayfieldexperience.com.
Norwich City FC – Carrow Road Stadium
With stunning views of the pitch, world class dining options and professional staff on hand to assist you, book your dinner event with us for an evening everyone will remember at Carrow Road Stadium in Norwich. The venue offers Top of the City (up to 100 guests): packages start from £48+VAT per person, Top of the Terrace (up to 400 guests) or Gunn Club (up to 440 guests): packages starting from £54+VAT per person. Included in packages; venue hire, three course menu, prosecco on arrival, half bottle of wine and water, media wall, digi ribbon (not included in Gunn Club). Call 01603 218704 or email canarycatering@canaries.co.uk.
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Cardiff’s Principality Stadium can host your event in one of their seven high-spec lounges. The two largest venues, Millennium Lounge and President’s Lounge, can both hold up to 300 attendees, while the Clubhouse, St David’s Lounge and the South Side Lounge can hold slightly smaller events. Whatever your event – big, small, or somewhere in between – the team is delighted to welcome you to the home of Welsh rugby! Get in touch at events@pse.wales to discuss the package that is best for you.
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