Discover The Magic Of Christmas At The Stadium Of Light by The Stadium of Light

Discover The Magic Of Christmas At The SoL Christmas 2015 At The Stadium Of Light

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Whether it’s your office Christmas party, a family and friend’s get-together or an intimate dinner, the Stadium of Light is a magical location for your festive gathering. A great range of themed packages have been put together for 2015 and complemented by our stylish suites that can host 10 to 1,000 guests plus mouth-watering dishes and special drinks packages, you can be confident there’s a party to suit your needs. If a more exclusive evening is the preference, our private party nights fit the bill perfectly. Let your imagination run wild as we help tailor the celebration to your exact requirements from choosing the menu, to booking the entertainment or help in theming your event. Whichever way you choose to celebrate, our personal Christmas coordinators are on hand to support your event from start to finish. You can be confident of first-class service, great value and an occasion to be remembered by you and your guests.

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Offers & Incentives Book your 2015 Christmas party before Wednesday 30th September and party organisers will receive a free pair of Black Cats Bar tickets for a home fixture in the 2015-16 season plus all guests will receive a complimentary half bottle of wine*. * Minimum of 20 guests. Match choice subject to availability and conditions. Wine offer not available for certain party nights, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve nor in conjunction with any other offers. AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED, PROMPT BOOKING ADVISED.

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Traditional Party Nights

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Cocktails, Casino & Cabaret

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Black Cats Christmas Party Nights

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Private Christmas Parties

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Pre and Post Party Nights

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Festive Sunday Lunches

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Christmas Day at the Stadium of Light

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New Year’s Eve Gala Ball

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National Glass Centre

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1879 Events

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Traditional Party Nights 04

The true magic of Christmas comes alive at the Stadium of Light with our spectacular festive party nights in the Montgomery Suite. Make it a night to remember and be entertained by one of our fantastic live tribute acts and enjoy the ﬁnest festive fayre in the North East.

Friday 4 December & Saturday 5 December We Love The 90’s Night Following great success in 2014, the UK’s biggest and best 90’s tribute show We Love The 90’s makes a welcome return to the Stadium of Light this Christmas bringing you all the greatest hits from that unforgettable decade. This will be the best 90’s party in town, guaranteed to rock the house with the very best hits from Snap, Atomic Kitten, Eternal, Ace of Base, Vengaboys, Black Box, Salt ‘n’ Peppa, Steps, Peter Andre and many more. Friday 11 December & Saturday 12 December Tribute to Olly Murs, Michael Buble and Live Band With his amazing voice and captivating personality, Jamie Tinkler has an enviable reputation as one of the best tribute acts in the country. Now accompanied by live band backing for his 2015 show, audiences will be enchanted by Jamie’s show-stopping performance which sees a slick transformation from the King of Swing to the Prince of Pop, covering the greatest hits of two of modern music’s most memorable artists.

Extra party nights to be announced. Contact our Christmas Coordinator for more details.

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Friday 18 December & Saturday 19 December Four Seasons meet Take That A magniﬁcent act guaranteed to entertain the crowd with two blockbuster performances on one stage in one night. First, enjoy a host of Take That’s biggest hits, including Greatest Day, Shine, Never Forget and Could It Be Magic, all modelled on the boy band’s previous live performances.

Then, it’s back to the 60s, with a superb tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, complete with slick choreography and carefully crafted vocal arrangements on tracks such as Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more. A barnstorming set of classic tunes, guaranteed to keep the party cooking late into the night ! Menu Traditional Northumberland winter broth served with fresh bread rolls

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Trio of fresh melon with mint and elderflower Roasted turkey paupiette with all the festive trimmings (Roasted bacon wrapped turkey paupiette filled with seasonal apricot and cranberry stuffing served with pigs in blankets, traditional roast potatoes, roasted carrots, parsnips and swede, Brussel sprouts and a turkey jus)

Itinerary 7:00pm 7:30pm 12:30am 01:00am

Arrival Dinner served Bar closes Carriages

Note: should party night fall on day of home match doors open from 7.30pm with dinner served at 8pm

or Roasted fillet of salmon with herb crushed potatoes, vegetables ribbons served with a festive salsa and shellfish bisque (Fillet of salmon roasted served with herb crushed potatoes, carrot, swede and courgette ribbons, festive salsa and shellfish and fennel bisque)

or Leek and stilton tart (Rosemary infused pastry case ﬁlled with ﬁg and red onion chutney, topped with leeks and Stilton, capped with a walnut crumble served with a herb cream sauce)

Traditional Christmas pudding with homemade brandy sauce Cranberry and white chocolate cheesecake served with thickened cream and berries

Coffee with sweet mince pies

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£33.95 PER PERSON

Cocktails, Casino & Cabaret 06

What is Christmas without a little glitz and glamour? Experience a night of style as we bring the Rat Pack sounds and casino tables of Vegas together for a night of exclusive festive fun in our Business Lounge. Enjoy an arrival themed cocktail, followed by modern and contemporary fayre served to your table with a festive twist. Dance the evening away to the charming and familiar sounds of Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack, before trying your luck on our Casino tables complete with professional croupiers. The hottest show in town for 2015, and one you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss! Itinerary 7.00pm 7.30pm 12.30am 01.00am

Arrival Dinner served Bar closes Carriages

Note: should party night fall on day of home match doors open from 7.30pm with dinner served at 8pm

Dates Fridays 4 & 11 December Saturdays 12 & 19 December

ÂŁ29.50 PER PERSON

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Menu Sharing board of global foods (Asian, Thai, Mexican and Traditional British)

Served in bowls and verrines Turkey paupiette slice, roast potatoes, mash, sprouts, root vegetables and gravy Bacon wrapped chipolata, mash & onion gravy Poached salmon, buttered leeks with hollandaise sauce Smoked sausage and chicken Jambalaya Crispy chilli beef with stir-fried vegetables Pulled Turkey Sliders with Slaw Mulled wine beef with apricots and cranberries Prawn and crayďŹ sh cocktail thousand Island dressing Caesar salad Waldorf salad

Served in bowls and verrines Mini traditional Christmas pudding and brandy sauce Warm chocolate fondant and chocolate sauce Sticky date and ginger cake and toffee sauce Passion fruit meringue Chocolate and cherry sundae Eton mess Tiramisu Mini popsicle tray

Coffee & mini mince pies

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If you are looking to relax, let your hair down in an informal, vibrant environment with good company, great food and some celebrity entertainment, then a party night in our Black Cats Bar is where it is at! Every weekend throughout December party-goers can spend a night with the stars, as celebrities from the UK’s most loved reality TV shows, The Only Way Is Essex and Made in Chelsea, celebrate the festive season.* Join the stars as we bring the Sugar Hut and Kings Road to the Stadium of Light in this reception style package that offers a completely different take on standard Christmas party nights with casual seating and bowl food dishes replacing formal dinning and traditional fayre. *Please also note celebrity appearances are made individually and not collectively *Appearances and dates of appearances are subject to change

Menu Turkey korma served with lemon and coriander basmati rice, naan breads and poppadum’s Traditional lasagne served with garlic bread Singapore style vegetable noodles Vegetarian chilli con carne served with rice, tortilla chips, sour cream and chive dressing Stir-fried beef in peppercorn sauce served with buttered rice Spicy meatballs in Ariabatta sauce served with buttered pasta and garlic bread

Itinerary 7.00pm 7.30pm 12.30am 01.00am

Arrival Dinner served Bar closes Carriages

Note: should party night fall on day of home match doors open from 7.30pm with dinner served at 8pm

Dates Fridays 4, 11 & 18 December Saturdays 5, 12 & 19 December

Cheese tortellini in pesto cream served with garlic bread

Selection of cheesecakes, gateau and tortes served with coulis and Chantilly cream

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£22.95 PER PERSON

Private Parties 10

Looking for a more exclusive evening and a bespoke theme tailored to your needs? Look no further than the Stadium of Light. Let your imagination run wild as we help tailor the celebration to your exact requirements. From choosing the menu, to booking the entertainment or help in theming your event, our personal Christmas coordinators are on hand to support your event from start to ﬁnish. Flexible & Stylish Festive Suites Whether it is an intimate gathering of 10 or a grand celebration for up to 1,000 guests, we have a range of modern, stylish suites to suit your needs. From vibrant sport bars to glamorous lounges, we have the backdrop to suit every theme and occasion. If you’re looking to relax in an informal environment with panoramic views of the pitch, then Black Cats Bar is for you, or if you are looking for a more traditional setting then we have the Montgomery suite which can hold up to 500 people.

Entertainment that suits From transporting your guests to the magical and frozen world of Narnia to seeking the heat of the casino tables in a Vegas themed event, our Christmas coordinators can offer the assistance and expertise to design and deliver your unforgettable event.

Mouth Watering Menu Options A great range of food and drink options are available as standard with dishes to suit every palate. Customise a menu to your exact requirement and budget, from indulgent four-course feasts to luxury buffets and informal bowl food packages – the choice is yours.

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GREAT INCENTIVES AVAILABLE INCLUDING FREE ROOM HIRE & DJ, DRINKS PACKAGES PLUS A RANGE OF OTHER ADDED VALUE BENEFITS* * MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY

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Private Party Sample Menus 12

Four-course festive feast from £32.95pp

Three-course fork buﬀet from £27.95pp

Home made winter vegetable broth served with a freshly baked bread roll

Trio of melon with lychees and a pina colada syrup

Turkey paupiette served with all the festive trimmings

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Classic steak and ale pie topped with a pastry lid served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes

Pan-fried tuna steak set on a Mediterranean vegetable ragout with a tomato and oregano sauce

Chef’s selection of hot and cold desserts served with cream

Turkey paupiette served with all the festive trimmings

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or Mushroom, brie, beetroot and chestnut tart (V) served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes

Coffee and mince pies

Black Forest brownie cheesecake with Chantilly cream and soft coulis or Warm Christmas pudding with a homemade brandy sauce

Coffee and mince pies

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Informal ﬁnger buﬀet from £20pp

GREAT INCENTIVES AVAILABLE INCLUDING FREE ROOM HIRE & DJ, DRINKS PACKAGES PLUS A RANGE OF OTHER ADDED VALUE BENEFITS* * MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY

Choose seven mains and three desserts Homemade cracked black pepper wedges Rolled salmon with cream cheese and asparagus spears Piri piri marinated chicken skewer Homemade lamb kofta Turkey rolled with a sage and onion stuffing Local turkey scented with rosemary served on a skewer Thai infused fishcakes served with sweet chilli sauce Traditional Cumberland sausage link with a roast onion caramelised chutney Spanish Empanadas filled with beef or vegetables Selection of seasonal mini savoury tartlet selection Festive filled Brioche with Camembert (v) Lemon and herb lamb skewers Parmesan shortbreads topped with cream, goats cheese and red onion jam Free range turkey skewer with a sticky honey cranberry glaze

Apple and raisin strudel Sticky toffee pudding with a warm butterscotch sauce Black Forest gateaux Popcorn & honeycomb cheesecake Fruit salad An array of mini desserts

ALTERNATIVE FOOD OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MENUS

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Private Party Sample Menus 14

Informal fork buﬀet from £20.00pp

Bowl food from £17.50pp

Choose two main options and three dessert options

Choose four from the below options

Mains Classic steak and ale pie topped with a pastry lid served with seasonal roast vegetables and potatoes

Authentic lamb madras served with pilau rice, mini naan breads and mini poppadoms

Chef’s homemade lasagne served with chef’s selection of salads

Thai green chicken curry served with rice

Slow roasted belly of pork with fennel and lemon on mustard mash Chargrilled loin of lamb with braised seasonal vegetables Beef casserole with crushed roasted new potatoes Thai green chicken curry on jasmine rice/Thai Green vegetable curry Cumberland sausage with creamy mash and red onion gravy Chilli con carne, guacamole and sour cream Saffron lamb tagine

Toulouse sausage and ﬂageolet bean casserole

Vegetable chilli con carne served with rice

Fish and chips in a cone

Desserts Apple and raisin strudel

Butternut squash with goats cheese and sun dried tomatoes on a bed of herb infused leaves

Sticky toffee pudding with a warm butterscotch sauce Black Forest gateaux Popcorn & honeycomb WE CAN cheesecake

Turkey meatballs in soy sauce with noodles baby sprouts lardons and peppers

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Mini three-course selection from £17.50pp

GREAT INCENTIVES AVAILABLE INCLUDING FREE ROOM HIRE & DJ, DRINKS PACKAGES PLUS A RANGE OF OTHER ADDED VALUE BENEFITS* * MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY

Choose two options from each section Canapés starters Woodland mushroom filled with brie and broccoli with a balsamic reduction Goat’s cheese and cherry jam wrapped in filo pastry with a homemade chutney Toad in the hole served with succulent Cumberland sausage Brioche topped with brie and sundried tomatoes Crab and spring onion fishcake with hollandaise sauce Mini mains Small cone of hand-cut chips and homemade battered cod bites Yorkshire pudding and turkey with a sage and onion stuffing served with cranberry sauce, seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes Creamed salmon and chive mousse stacked with cucumber and tomato topped with crab and spring onion set on brioche served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes Mini desserts Apple and raisin strudel Sticky toffee pudding with a warm butterscotch sauce Profiteroles and chocolate sauce Mini chocolate tart topped with Chantilly cream

ALTERNATIVE FOOD OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MENUS

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It’s never too early or too late to celebrate at the Stadium of Light, as we’ve put together both pre and post-Christmas party night packages to help those party-goers who are too busy to get together over the peak Christmas period. All guests will enjoy a fabulous four-course festive feast and a complimentary half bottle of wine per person to help get into the party spirit, before being entertained by one of our fabulous cabaret acts and dancing the night away to tunes from our resident DJ’s. The Wolcott Band Bursting with excellent musicianship and dynamic vocals, this amazing band is a must see for any party-goer. Guests can expect to enjoy a stunning repertoire of classic and modern pop with immaculate versions of songs by Earth Wind & Fire, McFadden & Whitehead, Bruno Mars, David Bowie, ELO, Daft Punk, Wings, Michael Jackson, Mumford & Sons, Hall & Oates, Luther Vandross, Robbie, Maroon 5, One Republic, Wheatus, Killers, Amy, Kings Of Leon, Take That and many more. Itinerary 7.00pm 7.30pm 12.30am 01.00am

£24.95 PER PERSON

Arrival Dinner served Bar closes Carriages

Note: should party night fall on day of home match doors open from 7.30pm with dinner served at 8pm

Pre-Christmas Party Night Saturday 28 November 2015 Post-Christmas Party Night Saturday 9 January 2016 TO BOOK YOUR FESTIVE PARTY AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT CALL 0871 911 1555 OR EMAIL CHRISTMAS@SAFC.COM TO BOOK YOUR FESTIVE PARTY AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT CALL 0871 911 1555 OR EMAIL CHRISTMAS@SAFC.COM

FESTIVE LUNCHES AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT 17

Sunday Lunch at the Stadium of Light is an event for all the family. Enjoy panoramic winter views from the Riverview Brasserie, a perfect location to celebrate the festive season and enjoy a delicious a la carte menu created from locally sourced food. Available every Sunday throughout December*

ÂŁ18.95 CHILDREN EAT FOR HALF PRICE AND RECIEVE A SELECTION BOX

Three-course festive meal with coffee and mince pies * Not available on home matchdays

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Christmas Day at the SoL 18

Relax with your loved ones over a magniﬁcent three-course festive feast in the Montgomery Suite, starting with bucks ﬁzz and canapés on arrival in our Business Lounge. With a visit to Santa’s grotto and a gift for children under 12, we guarantee a memorable Christmas for adults and kids alike. Starters

Main Courses

Desserts

Traditional Northumberland winter broth served with fresh bread rolls

Traditional butter roasted turkey with festive trimmings

Traditional Christmas pudding with homemade brandy sauce

Trio of fresh melon with mint and elderﬂower

Ham hock and green pea terrine served with pease pudding and sourdough

Potted salmon, prawn and crab served with thousand island dressing and brown bread ﬁngers

Roast beef served with Yorkshire pudding and red wine gravy

Chocolate truﬄe served with griottines and cream

Slow Cooked shoulder of pork with apple sauce and thyme jus

Gingerbread cheesecake served with Chantilly cream and orange syrup

Poached salmon with Hollandaise sauce

Selection of farmhouse cheeses with assorted biscuits

Leek and stilton tart with ﬁg and walnut chutney and herb cream sauce

To Finish

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Coffee and mince pies

All served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes

Limited availability for Christmas Day and New Years Eve, prompt booking is advised.

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£57.95 PER PERSON

New Years Eve Gala Ball Celebrate with family and friends at our New Year’s Eve Gala Ball with Jamie Tinkler as he swings the night away and helps bring in the New Year in style. Toast the New Year in style by celebrating with family and friends at our New Year’s Eve Gala Ball with in the company of great live tribute act Jamie Tinkler, as he brings Michael Buble and Olly Murs to the Montgomery Suite stage accompanied by big band backing. Enjoy a glass of bucks ﬁzz on arrival followed by a mouth-watering ﬁve-course gala dinner with coffee and petit fours, before moving on to party the night away and capping off a wonderful evening as you welcome in the New Year to the traditional sounds of Scottish Pipers.

Menu Roasted parsnip and apple soup served with apple ﬂavoured crème fraiche and fresh baked bread

Warm crusted goats cheese served with beetroot, orange, walnut and rocket salad

Herb roasted ﬁllet of beef served with wild mushroom mousse, red wine sauce, gratin Dauphinoise potatoes, green beans and roasted root vegetables

Vegetarian Option Wild mushroom and celeriac strudel with green peppercorn sauce

White and dark chocolate minted marbled torte served with Chantilly cream and mixed berries

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Selection of farmhouse cheeses with assorted biscuits

£52.95 PER PERSON

Bacon rolls served at midnight

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National Glass Centre We are the sole caterer at National Glass Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brasserie and the provider of event catering at the venue, including private and corporate celebrations from 20 to 200 guests. The modern spaces at the National Glass Centre provide the perfect backdrop for your Christmas celebration. Floor to ceiling windows offering stunning views of the River Wear in the Brasserie as well as a number of private rooms looking out across the quayside give National Glass Centre a real edge as an alternative showcase Christmas party venue.

Christmas 2015 party packages at National Glass Centre available now ask our Christmas Coordinators for more information

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If a conventional Christmas party isn’t something you want to do this Christmas, why don’t we bring the party to you? Christmas is the happiest time of the year and 1879 Events Management have the tools to make your party a jolly affair. As we know that not everyone likes the traditional Christmas party, we can plan and create the theme around your taste. With a proven track record of working with regional, national and international event organisers, planners, promoters and performing artists, 1879 can provide the perfect Christmas party for you, just name the place and we will deliver*. Whether you’re looking for an elegant setting for a traditional sit-down dinner or a vibrant hidden gem, pulsing with a party atmosphere, 1879 can cater for your needs. Tasting sessions are also available prior to your event.

* Minimum numbers apply

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