stadium of light wedding menus and packages

Wedding Experience Package• All room hire

• Wedding breakfast menu three-course meal with coffee and mints

• Glass of sparkling wine on arrival

• Glass of wine per person with wedding breakfast

• Glass of sparkling wine to toast the happy couple

• Evening buffet menu

• DJ/Disco

• Dedicated wedding coordinator

• Master of ceremonies

• Traditional red carpet welcome with a glass of champagne on arrival for the bride and groom

• Photograph opportunities

• Use of cake stand and cake knife

• Table plan, dinner menu cards, table numbers and holders

• Balloons for all tables (either the day or evening reception)

• Complimentary champagne glass gift set

• Complimentary Sunday lunch voucher

• Free parking for all guests

• Service and VAT

Package based on a minimum numbers50 daytime and 80 evening

Peak – Friday, Saturday and Sunday at£54.50 per person

Off Peak – Monday to Thursday at £49.50 per person

Upgrades available on all elements

Civil ceremony charges are not included in the prices shown.

All Inclusive Wedding Package

Our fully comprehensive wedding packages take the stress out of organising your day, leaving you to relax with the knowledge that everything

is taken care of.

To book your special day call 0871 911 1555 or email conf&[email protected] Further information is available at thestadiumoflight.com

Please be aware that certain dishes on the menu may contain, or be prepared in the vicinity of one of the 14 food allergens in accordance with the Food Information Regulation 1169/2011. Please advise us if you have an allergy/intolerance or should you require any further information on the allergens as we hold allergen data on the ingredients in each of our dishes.

StartersCreamed potato soup with shredded leeks, croutons and fresh baked bread rolls

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Poached salmon, mixed leaf, sweet cured cucumber, salad cress, lemon mayonnaise and rye bread

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Salad of chicken, baby gem, parmesan, croutons, crispy bacon and Caesar dressing

MainsBraised beef steak served with baby onions, mushrooms, bacon lardons and red wine sauce

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Roast loin of pork with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and roast gravy.

Parma ham wrapped chicken breast with sauce forestiere

All served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables

DessertsDairy cream filled profiteroles with chocolate sauce

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White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake with fruit coulis and thickened cream

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Warm lemon sponge pudding with sauce anglaise and ice cream

Wedding Breakfast Menu

£20.00 per person or included in all inclusive package

Choose one dish from each course for all guests (additional dishes can be considered). Also includes freshly brewed coffee and mints.



Menu one £23.00 per person or £3.00 supplement as part of all inclusive package

Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with crusty bread-Traditional roast breast of chicken served with gratin potato, season vegetables, stuffing bread sauce and gravy-Apple crumble served with sauce anglaise and cinnamon sugar dusted ice cream-Freshly brewed coffee and mints

Menu two £26.00 per person or £6.00 supplement as part of all inclusive package

Ham hock and pea terrine served with parsley, shallot, pea and mustard dressing -Slow cooked shoulder cut of beef served with fondant potato, roasted onion and chive mash, seasonal vegetables and braising juices-Citrus lemon posset with Pimm’s marinated strawberries and shortbread biscuit -Freshly brewed coffee and mints

Menu three £29.00 per person or £9.00 supplement as part of all inclusive package

Salad of tomato rocket and baby mozzarella with pesto dressing-Herb marinated pork chine served with sage and thyme dauphinoise potatoes, seasonal vegetables, apple and onion compote and cooking liquor-Chocolate orange truffle torte with fruits of the forest compote and thickened cream-Freshly brewed coffee and mints

Menu four£32.00 per person or £12.00 supplement as part of all inclusive package

Traditional crayfish and prawn cocktail with brown bread fingers and lemon -Roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and roast gravy-Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce-Freshly brewed coffee and mints

Upgrades On Menus





Menu five£35.00 per person or £15.00 supplement as part of all inclusivepackage

Traditional smoked salmon, fresh lemon, dill and mustard dressing served with soda bread-Herb crusted rack of Northumbrian lamb served with fondant potato, parsley mash potato, seasonal vegetables and red wine jus-Warm chocolate fondant with chocolate sauce and black cherry ice cream-Freshly brewed coffee and mints

Menu six£38.00 per person or £18.00 supplement as part of all inclusive package

Pressed terrine of chicken and apricot with tarragon, celeriac remoulade and toasted sourdough-Whole roasted fillet of beef with oxtail and mushroom, braised shallots, gratin potatoes, seasonal vegetables and port wine jus-Lemon and raspberry streusel tart with anglaise, raspberry crème brulee and lemon crunch ice cream-Freshly brewed coffee and mints

Fish Courses (a fish course can replace any of the main courses above)

Roasted fillet of salmon with chive cream sauce-Herb crusted cod fillet with shellfish sauce

Vegetarian options can be added to any menu above

Vegetarian StartersRoasted red pepper and tomato soup-Leek and grain mustard tart served with herb cream-Duo of melon with raspberry and mint syrup-Walnut crusted goat’s cheese with green bean, beetroot and rocket salad

Vegetarian Main CoursesWild mushroom and thyme pudding with herb jus-Mediterranean strudel with basil cream-Vegetarian cottage pie with seasonal vegetables-Vegetable frittata with green salad

Upgrades On Menus



Nibble TrayCheese straws, spicy nuts, olives and dips

Fish and Shellfish• Butterfly breaded king prawns with sweet chilli• Tempura prawns with dipping sauce• Mini crab cakes• Beer battered gurnard goujons with tartar sauce• Gravlax with whisky and mustard on blini• Oak smoked salmon and cream cheese crostini• Hot and spicy prawns with chilli mayonnaise• Salmon and parsley filo parcels• Filo wrapped king prawns with dipping sauce• Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels• Roast pepper and prawn barquette• Tiger prawns with lemon and dill in pastry cups

Meat• Smooth duck pate with Northumbrian chutney• Mini Yorkshire puddings – beef and horseradish• Mini Yorkshire puddings – pork and apple• Mini Yorkshire puddings – turkey and cranberry• Mini Yorkshire puddings with red onion confit and glazed sausages• Mini cheeseburger crostini• Teriyaki chicken and green pepper skewer• Mediterranean vegetable with Italian bacon tart• Spicy chorizo sausages• Teriyaki beef with sesame seeds• Cocktail cottage pie with mature cheddar• Honey and mint glazed sausages

Canapés Menus£3.95 Per Person For 3 Items£5.95 Per Person For 5 Items£7.95 Per Person For 7 Items£9.95 Per Person For 9 Items



VegetarianToasted baguette bites with creamed cheese and roasted Mediterranean vegetables

Spanish tortilla with blue cheese

Spicy carrot and coriander shot

Potato and lemongrass vichyssoise with coriander oil

Mini vegetable samosas with an Asian dip

Mini herb scones with cream cheese and tomato chutney

Olive, oregano and mozzarella bruschetta

Mini vegetable spring rolls and soy dip

Cranberry scone topped with mascarpone cheese and marinated cranberries

Glazed goats cheese with olive oil crouton

Something SweetToffee nut tartlets

Garibaldi fingers

Mini lemon tarts

Chocolate caramel tarts

Mini fruit cheesecakes

Flavoured French macaroons

Banoffee tartlets

Mini doughnuts with warm chocolate sauce

Canapés Menus

Chip buttie

Bacon sandwiches

Sausage sandwiches

Pulled pork stotties with slaw

Mini fish and chips

Selection of local homemade pies

Cheese Buffets

A selection of cheeses with celery, grapes, local chutney and biscuits

British cheeseboard £5.50 per person

Continental style cheeseboard £6.50 per person

Regional cheeseboard £7.50 per person

Late Evening Snacks£3.50 per person

Our menus have been tailored to suit a range of needs. If you have any further specific requirements please do not hesitate to speak to us, we will be more than happy to help.

Option One - £11.50 per person(or free as part of all inclusive package)Carvery Selection

Option Two - £12.50 per person(or £1.00 supplement as part of all inclusive package)A choice of two dishes and two sides from Menu A; or a selection of seven items from Menu B

Option Three - £12.50 per person (or £4.00 supplement as part of all inclusive package)A choice of three dishes and three sides from Menu A; or a selection of 10 items from Menu B.

See separate sheets for evening Buffet Menu A and Menu B.

Evening Buffet Menus

Sourcing the region’s best ingredients and local produce, our award-winning Executive Chef and his team produce some of the finest

and most eclectic cuisine right here on the premises.



A selection of two roasts of your choice with accompaniments, served in a warm bap.

Roast selection:• Roast leg or shoulder of Weardale lamb with mint sauce and lamb jus

• Roast topside of beef with horseradish sauce and roast gravy

• Butter roasted turkey crown with cranberry sauce

• Roast loin of english pork with apple sauce and sage and onion stuffing

• Honey baked gammon with peaches

Accompaniments:• Chunky chips or herb roasted potatoes or herb-infused new potatoes

• Onions

• Rich roast gravy

• Home-made sage and onion stuffing

Carvery Evening Buffet Menus

(£11.50 per person or included in all inclusive package)

We do our very best to source local produce, using only British meats, as well as Fairtrade and organic produce where possible. With well over 75% of our food produced from raw ingredients on-site, we can ensure

our food is of the highest quality.

Available in all of our suites, the Evening Carvery Selection comes with Chef’s selection of condiments, while vegetarians are happily catered for

upon request.



Choose from:• Chicken balti/korma

• Traditional lasagne

• Beef strips, mushrooms and onions in green peppercorn sauce

• Chicken in red wine with mushrooms, baby onions and pancetta

• Pulled pork and mixed peppers enchiladas

• Piri-piri chicken fillets with piri-piri sauce

• Chunky beef cooked in Guinness with buttered carrots

• Spiced lamb tagine with apricots

• Chilli con carne with tortilla chips, sour cream and chive

• Cheese tortellini in tomato and pesto cream (v)

• Chinese marinated pork with oriental vegetables and hoisin sauce

• Wild mushroom stroganoff (v)

• North Sea fish pie

• Steak and ale pie

• Vegetable pasta bake (v)

• BBQ pulled pork/beef in brioche bun

Side Options• Pasta

• Noodles

• Roast potatoes

• Seasonal vegetables

• Couscous

• Chips

• New potatoes

• Naan bread

• Garlic bread

Add chef’s dessert selection for £3.95

Evening Buffet Seletions Menu A

The more formal of our evening menus, Menu A offers the chance for you and your guests to sit down and reflect on your special day.



• Selection of sandwiches with various fillings including vegetarian selection

• Spicy vegetable samosas with mint yoghurt

• Baked potato skins with spicy salsa or sour cream and chive

• Vegetable crudities with houmous and tzatziki

• Glazed chicken skewers with selection of dips

• Marinated skewered prawns with garlic butter and sweet chilli

• Mediterranean vegetable bruschetta

• Cranberry and brie wontons

• Butterfly breaded prawns with oriental dipping sauce

• Salt and pepper squid pieces with dipping sauce

• Selection of sweet sushi rolls and churros with chocolate sauce

• Minted lamb koftas with riata and naan bread

• Hirata buns with marinated vegetables or crispy chilli beef

• Mini savoury pastries (Mediterranean vegetable- feta cheese- stilton and apple)

• Glazed chicken tandoori drumsticks

• Beer battered cod goujons with tartar sauce

• Selection of oriental dim sum with sweet plum dipping sauce

• Spicy rolled chicken quesadilla with sour cream and chive dipping sauce

• Fresh baked Italian style pizziolas

• Mini pulled pork sliders

• Homemade scotch eggs with HP dipping sauce

• Tortilla chips with spicy salsa

• Spicy potato wedges with dips

Dessert options• Selection of afternoon tea pastries and cakes

• Homemade mini fruit scones with cream and jam

• Fresh fruit platter (cut pieces of fruit)

Evening Buffet Seletions Menu B

Finger Buffet



• Private entrance with red carpet• Private foyer for drinks reception• Dance floor and staging• Additional private rooms for family

photographs• Complimentary car parking

To ensure your day runs smoothly, this inclusive package also includes:

• Sunderland AFC Conferencing and Banqueting Supervisor (11am-11pm)

• Full use of Banqueting Kitchen (subject to Executive Chef’s agreement), one Senior Chef and two Kitchen Porters

• Food and beverage service staff as required (minimum of one staff member per 50 guests, subject to service style)

• Set up of Banquet, positioning of tables and chairs

• White linen tablecloths and napkins• SAFC crockery and polished cutlery• Corkage of alcoholic/non-alcoholic

drinks plus glassware, (excluding draft)

PricingOur Asian Inclusive Wedding Package is based on room hire of the Banqueting Suite (11am-11pm), plus all of the above.

Pricing starts from £5,500

Additional Information• Over the counter bar minimum of one staff per 100 guests until 11pm

• Additional bar services including draught beer is available with prior approval, charged on a cash basis (please note: only trained SAFC-authorised staff are permitted behind the bars)

Please note the above is subject to your chosen caterer being approved by our Executive Chef and General Manager. All external catering suppliers must supply the required documentation in line with SAFC Health and Safety Policy.

Civil ceremony charges are not included in the prices shown.

Asian Inclusive Wedding Package

We aim to provide the finest inspiration for extravagant and artistic weddings, we understand the diverse and detailed requirements for such

a special occasion. We’re full of ideas for your most special day ...be inspired!



Package includes:• Room hire

• Drinks reception

• Chef’s choice of canapés

• Buffet (see options below)

• DJ and disco

For just £26.95 per person, based on a minimum number of 90 or more guests.

Buffet Options(included in the price)A selection of two roasts of your choice with accompaniments, served in a warm bap.

Menu upgrades also available

Roast selection:• Roast leg or shoulder of Weardale lamb with mint sauce and lamb jus

• Roast topside of beef with horseradish sauce and roast gravy

• Butter roasted turkey crown with cranberry sauce

• Roast loin of English pork with apple sauce and sage and onion stuffing

• Honey baked gammon with peaches

Accompaniments:• Chunky chips or herb roasted potatoes or herb-infused new potatoes

• Onions

• Rich roast gravy

• Home-made sage and onion stuffing Items can be added or upgraded with a supplementary charge.

Civil ceremony charges are not includedin the prices shown.

Twilight Wedding Package

The Twilight package is perfect for those who prefer their ceremony later in the day. This relaxed style offers something a little less formal from arrival with drinks and canapés through to an evening reception with

entertainment and buffet.



Package A£12.50 per person or free in all inclusive package

• Glass of sparkling wine on arrival

• One glass of our house wine to accompany the meal

• Glass of sparkling wine to toast the happy couple

Package B£15.00 per person

• Glass of Kir Royal or Bucks Fizz on arrival

• Half a bottle of our house wine to accompany the meal

• Glass of Champagne to toast the happy couple

Upgrades available• Glass of champagne - £7.50 (or £3.00

supplement in all inclusive package)

• Glass of wine - £4.10 (or free in all inclusive package)

• Glass of sparkling wine - £4.10 (or free in all inclusive package)

• Glass of prosecco - £5.50 (or £1.40 supplement in all inclusive package)

• Signature cocktail - £5.50 (or £1.40 supplement in all inclusive package)

Bottle buckets also available – pricesand promotions available upon request.

Soft drinks packages are available forchildren on request.

Please note glasses of wine are served in175ml measurements.

Drinks Packages


Room rates are as follows:

Riverview Brasserie £600

Montgomery Suite £500

James Herriot Suite £500

Business Lounge £500

Quinn’s Sports Bar £500

Black Cats Bar £500

Carling Lounge £300

Drumaville Suite £300

Double Executive Box £300

Single Executive Box £200

Room Hire Rates

At the Stadium of Light.


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Coming in early 2016 the 141 bedroom Hilton Garden Inn with high class facilities including a feature restaurant and bar

INTRODUCING THE HILTON GARDEN INN SUNDERLAND

Opening in the first quarter 2016 the Hilton Garden Inn will be the best value hotel for business or leisure in Sunderland and the surrounding area.

Located at the entrance of the Stadium village site, adjacent to the Stadium of Light, which is one of the key conference, events and leisure facilities in the North East of England, the Hilton Garden Inn is the perfect destination for a leisure break or a location for business.

The hotel is ideally situated to enjoy the sites of Sunderland such as Roker beach, National Glass Centre and Penshaw Monument or to take in a Barclays Premier League football game at the Stadium of Light.

Perfect for business or pleasure, the prime location hotel in the city also provides an excellent base from which to work, with conferencing and banqueting facilities on site and at the Stadium of Light, which are suitable for any size event.

Contact us on 0871 911 1555

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OUR HOTEL

• 141 bedroom (all a minimum of 23sqm)

• Full service grill restaurant• Private dining rooms• Feature bar area• Lounge• Welcome foyer floor area and

reception• Private garden courtyard• Complimentary fitness suite -

24 hour• Complimentary business

centre - 24 hour• Executive suites available

• Massage/treatment room• Conference/ meeting rooms• Located next to the Stadium

of Light which is a major events and conferencing facility

• 5 minutes from Sunderland city centre

• 20 minutes from Newcastle city centre

• 25 minutes from Durham city centre

• Free car parking• Hilton Garden Inn satisfaction

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Located in the centre of the region, we are just off the A1290 Kier Hardie Way adjacent to the Stadium of Light and the Sunderland Aquatic Centre. Postcode: SR5 1SU

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T: 0871 911 1555

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• 141 modern guest rooms including king size, twin, double rooms and accessible rooms. Suites are also available

• Complimentary WiFi

• Complimentary tea/coffee facilities

• Spacious working area

• Large rainfall shower and bespoke toiletries

• Salon style hairdryer

• Ironing board and steam iron

• Guest controlled air conditioning

• Flat screen HD televisions

• Room service

• Full hot breakfast included in our grill restaurant

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By Road Travelling from either North or South, Sunderland is serviced by two major routes - A1 & A19. From the A1(M), Northbound or Southbound, exit at junction 62 and take the A690 (signposted Sunderland). Join the A19 Northbound and the Stadium of Light is clearly signposted. Useful Sat Nav postcode: SR5 1SU.

Car Parking We have over 1,100 free car parking spaces on the stadium site. Most are located directly in front of the main West Stand, enabling safe, convenient access. There is also adequate space for coach parking and production/delivery vehicles. Staff are available to assist clients in moving equipment to and from vehicles. Please book arrival time with your sales contact with our specialist hotel sales consultant.

Metro Sunderland is serviced by the Tyne and Wear Metro (light railway) system, connecting the city to Newcastle, East Coast mainline & Newcastle International Airport. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes with the Stadium of Light and St Peter’s (the closer of the two) just a few minutes walk.

Buses There are regular bus services directly to and from the Stadium of Light. Please note that most late services terminate between 11pm - 12am. Timetables and travel information are available from:

Traveline: 0871 200 22 33 www.nexus.org.uk (Metro) www.simplygo.com www.stagecoachbus.com/sunderland

Rail National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950 www.nationalrail.co.uk Grand Central (Direct from London Kings Cross to Sunderland): 0844 811 0071 www.grandcentral.co.uk

HOW TO FIND US

We have the perfect venues for

any event to accomodate from 10

- 1,000 people. Have your event

at any of the following venues

in partnership with the Hilton

Garden Inn Hotel.

• Stadium of Light – adjacent to

hotel

• National Glass Centre – a

short walk away

• The Beach House – nearby at

Roker seafront

• 1879 Events Management

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