The V&A Loves Charity Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
Our Events Choosing the V&A for your charity will mean your event will be the most memorable occasion and one that your guests will remember. Our team have specially created bespoke packages to suit your fundraising needs; here at the V&A our management and associates take pride in our ‘spirit to serve our community’. We understand that every penny counts when raising money for your chosen charity and will guide you on every step of the way to ensure you gain the maximum funds you need to reach your desired amount.
“Charity is a virtue of the heart, and not of the hands”
Gala Dinners Our event rooms retain many of the original features reflecting the hotel’s Victorian Façade. Our John Logie Baird Suite is perfect for Gala Dinners with a maximum capacity of 240 guests and with multimedia and sound facilities we have the flexibility to dress the room to suit your needs. Our Charity Dinner packages start from £24.00 per person for a 3 course seated meal, room hire with set up and dance floor, private bar and red carpet.
“Where there is a charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance”
Ladies Lunches Relax those tired feet after a hectic week, have a catch up with friends and raise money for charity at the same time with a Ladies Lunch! Our tantalising menu offers a variety of options for all taste buds and we can cater for all dietary requirements on request, prices start from £20 per person.
“Charity sees the need, not the cause”
Fashion Shows The John Logie Baird Suite can host a variety of events for your charity fund raising; with bespoke room hire packages tailored to suit your needs. The suite is an ideal room for a charity fashion show, we have hosted numerous fashion shows and worked together with external suppliers who offer discounted rates for charities, to make your event a success.
“He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own�
Afternoon Tea Give your taste buds a treat with our revamped afternoon teas with a twist; whether you are sweet or savoury there is something for everyone. Our traditional tea includes a delicate collection or sandwiches, open rolls and wraps and tantalising desserts of eton mess, salted caramel macaroons and chocolate mousse; not forgetting fruit scones with clotted cream and jam. Our Gentleman’s Tea is perfect for those who prefer something savoury consisting of a mini marriott burger, an individual steak pie with gravy, fish and chips with condiments, cheese scones with cream cheese and red pepper relish and to finish a chocolate brownie and a mini Manchester tart. Prices start from £16.95 per person, or we can tailor an afternoon tea to suit your event.
“As the purse is emptied, the heart is filled”
Barbecues Being a hidden gem in the city, the V&A has the outdoor facilities to be able to host barbecues in those hot summer months! If you prefer a private setting, our Victoria Suite has private access to the terrace through large French doors and can hold from 50-100 people for a barbecue. Alternatively, our outdoor terrace area is perfect for bigger barbecues with the indoor bar lounge area for extra space.
“True charity is the desire to be useful to others without the thought of recompense�
For more information or to book please call 0161 838 4100 or email events@thevandamanchester.co.uk Website: www.manchestermarriottva.co.uk Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ