Great deals for
conferencing and events are on offer at the Amex Stadium with £5 off per
delegate for silver, gold and platinum day packages for bookings taking place
within January, February and March 2014
“For a limited period,
we can offer this price in our outstanding facilities, which are suitable for
any size event, with great service and plenty of complimentary parking,” said
Polly Harrison, Sales and Marketing Manager of Sodexo Prestige, who manages
events at the stadium.
“Conference and event
organisers can also treat their delegates to mouthwatering new menus and a
range of local produce, thanks to our terrific award-winning chefs.”
David Flower, Heineken’s Regional Manager,
who sponsors one of the Amex lounges and holds many events there, said: “The
hospitality team at the Amex are brilliant to work with and the flexible space
and easy road and rail links make it a great venue for all kinds of events,
from conferences to Christmas parties, product launches to private dining in
the executive boxes.”
The
Stadium has a range of rooms with pitch and downland views available for use as
event or exhibition space. Brighton's vibrant arts scene blends seamlessly into
the sporting setting with each of the main spaces decorated differently,
featuring signature wave ceiling designs which reflect the seaside location.
The Bupa Lounge seats 500 people for a banquet and features a stunning double
height wave ceiling as well as a full length glass facade and the Overline
Lounge seats 350 for a dinner.
Sodexo
Prestige has won a host of accolades for catering at their two Premier league
football clubs, Everton and Newcastle United as well as Ascot Racecourse
including Stadium Experience Awards for Hospitality and Directors choice awards
and the acclaimed Catering
Excellence Award at the 2012 National Racecourse Catering
Awards.
Jeremy Dicks, Managing Director for Sodexo
Prestige, said: “The Amex may only be two years old but there are still plenty
of new features to come. The Stadium has been selected to host two Rugby World
Cup 2015 Group B Games, a new museum featuring the story of the Seagulls and
the Stadium will open soon and Sodexo Prestige will be offering event
organisers the opportunity to hold drinks receptions within this brand new
attraction.”
Big
names including Bupa and American Express and local companies such as Overline
and legal firm Mayo Wynne Baxter regularly hold conferences and events at the
Amex.
Fast
Facts
- The
American Express Community Stadium opened in 2011 and cost £93 million. Its
curved roof reflects the beauty of the adjacent South Downs National Park.
- Sodexo Prestige is encouraging the next
generation of caterers by sponsoring the Young Chef of the Year category in the
Sussex Food and Drink Awards and will create the seven-course Sussex banquet at
the Amex in January 2014.
- Originally
seating 22,500, the Amex has become so popular that seating has been increased
to 30,000, with a new South Stand of seating with corporate lounge.
- The Amex
has entertained over 10,000 party goers in the past two years and bookings for
private and shared Christmas parties are now available.
