Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium has been the setting for many of the greatest moments in sport and music history and will once again host a range of world – class events, when it opens in 2007.

The new Wembley will offer 90,000 fans unrivalled views of the action in state-of-the art facilities while generating an unbeatable atmosphere. In short, the new Wembley will be the greatest Stadium in the world.

Towering above Wembley is the 133m high iconic Arch, a new landmark for London’s skyline and an iconic new symbol of world sport.

Legendary events for a legendary venue

Wembley Stadium will host some of the biggest events in the English sporting calendar, including The FA Cup Final and FA Cup Semi-Finals, all Senior England Internationals, The Football League Cup Final, The Football League Play-Off Finals and The FA Community Shield.

The Stadium will also be used for flagship Rugby League matches including the Challenge Cup Final, which will be one of the Stadium’s key fixtures. Following in the tradition of the old Stadium, the new Stadium will resurrect its role as the country’s leading concert venue, hosting some of the biggest music concerts for artists from around the world.

The new Wembley Stadium will also enhance the UK’s bids for the greatest events in world sport – from the Olympic Games to the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League Final. Wembley Stadium has already been chosen by London 2012 to stage both the men and women’s football finals in the 2012 Olympic Games.

The Wembley Experience

	Seats will be closer to the pitch than in the original Stadium and every seat at the new Wembley will be wider and offer more legroom than the old Royal Box.
	Fans will sit in one, single bowl around the pitch enjoying unobstructed views of the action
	The journey to your seat will be more comfortable too, with light, spacious concourses, some the width of motorways, circulating right around the Stadium. There will also be 30 escalators and 26 lifts that will ensure easy access throughout the building.
	World class facilities at Wembley Stadium, each unique in design and decor ensure a venue selection that truly reflects ambience and quality for a full spectrum of special events, ideal for any conference or banquet.
	Wembley has been acoustically modelled to trap and recreate the sound from the music concerts and the legendary Wembley roar.
	In a recreation of the old Wembley presentation route, players at the new Stadium will climb the stairs in to the crowd to collect their trophies from the Royal Box.
	The orientation of the Stadium remains the same, so that the pitch is still east-west, with the main external façade of the Stadium pointing north down the “Wembley Way”.
	Offering three times the floor space of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wembley is the biggest Stadium in the world and has the facilities to cater for a fan’s every need.
	688 food and drink service points will be in the Stadium along with four of the largest restaurants in London. One banqueting hall, the biggest in the capital, has a capacity for 1,900 guests.
	The Stadium will have more toilets than any other in the world – over 2,500!

Delaware North Companies (UK) at Wembley Stadium

Delaware North Companies (UK) is a specialist food service, venue, hospitality and retail management company with 90 years of industry experience, providing excellence in hospitality worldwide. In 2002, Delaware North Companies (UK) was awarded the esteemed Wembley Stadium catering contract for 25 years.

The Delaware North brand is synonymous with menu and service excellence, showcased in many of the world’s leading venues. The catering at the new Stadium will be far more superior that that offered at the old Stadium. Over 3000 Delaware North staff will provide catering services for the entire Stadium, on major-event days such as The FA Cup Final and for a range of special events all year round.

Culinary Innovation

The Executive Chef at the new Wembley Stadium, promises to bring a true sense of style and creativity to the catering offer at the new Stadium.

Currently, the culinary team of skilled chefs and staff at Delaware North are preparing to present the new menus for all the food outlets at the new Stadium. When it comes to culinary expertise, the Delaware North team has a taste to please every palate. The crowd at Wembley will be in awe by the array of fine foods on offer at each food outlet - from corporate boxes, restaurants, retail and mobile units. Menu’s will reflect seasonal themes, and, combine international and British culinary creativity, offering a satisfying experience for Stadium-goers.

“Our food philosophy is simple, we source premium quality, seasonal produce, prepare it simply and unpretentiously, using innovative creativity, the flavours and tastes will speak for themselves. Each function and menu is tailor-made to appeal to all tastes and provides a unique, fine dine experience. The ultimate memory”
THE CULINARY TEAM, WEMBLEY STADIUM

What kind of events are we looking to attract at the new stadium?
Having an event is going to appeal to a wide range of organisations, companies and individuals.

	Meetings, conferences and exhibitions
	Special events i.e. product launches and award ceremonies
	Training/team building events
	Business breakfasts/lunches/dinners
	Private functions (i.e. bar mitzvahs and weddings)

It is a unique opportunity to have an event at one of London’s most prestigious venues.

General Facilities at the Stadium:
Offering three times the floor space of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wembley is the biggest Stadium in the world with all seats under cover.

The new stadium will have:

	Roomy and light concourses - Three interior concourses, 1 kilometre in circumference
	Restaurant facilities for 15,000 people
	Two giant screens the size of 600 domestic television sets
	A large public gallery overlooking the Wembley Way
	Over 2,500 toilets - more than any other stadium in the world
	Lifts and escalators throughout the stadium

Describe the different Conference and Banqueting facilities at Wembley Stadium?
The Corinthian Room
For the ultimate Grand Ball
Capacity: Banquet 1,800. Cocktails 3,250. Conference 520
Wembley’s grandest space offers event organizers the luxury of accommodating any occasion from grand Gala Events to the most lavish fashion parade. Featuring discreet lounges, a large dance floor (if required), polished stone, back-lit bars, a mezzanine floor and dramatic sweeping staircases, the Corinthian Room is a magnificent, theatrical space. With an elevated, central dining area and a ‘bridge’ connecting the two side mezzanines, the room is a dream location in which to hold a spectacular, celebratory ball, end of year event, parade or function where invitees wish to ‘see and be seen’. The atmosphere can be expertly controlled, with a fully ambient lighting system in
addition to colour-mix light fittings. Event theming is facilitated with hidden, ceiling-mounted, hanging eyes, service terminations located behind panels and a full overhead power grid.Challenge us with your creative ideas, vision or menu themes and let us make your event a reality.

The Pitchview Room
For the Ultimate Boardroom meeting
Capacity: Conference 50. Banquet 150. Cocktails 300.
For boardroom meetings, and AGM or formal gathering this room offers an exclusive view over the famous pitch where corporate executives and statesmen alike can take time to reflect.With direct access to dedicated seating outside on the tiers, this, one of the smallest rooms at Wembley, offers delegates or diners a fantastic opportunity to soak up a unique atmosphere.Corporate executives, statesmen or visitors will relish the prospect of visiting this iconic location where private or semi-private dining configurations are available. Two sleek, white stone bars service the area while a warm, neutral colour palette allows the room to be easily transformed to suit any meeting design. The room has a dedicated reception and cloak rooms as well as individual lighting systems, so that the desired mood can be created. For a boardroom meeting or an Annual General Meeting the strong, symbolic nature of this room cannot be underestimated.

The Great Hall
For the ultimate banquet or exhibition
Capacity: Banquet 1,110. Cocktails 2,000. Conference 1,000.
Feast on the sheer magnitude of this truly glorious room. The vast depth and enormous capacity allows organisers space to build in visual surprises, exhibit dance the night away.A glorious, well-proportioned room where sporting champions, past and present can showcase their success. Attendees will marvel at the high glass wall directly overlooking Olympic Way and soak up the panoramic views. Elevated 26 metres above ground level, this is the highest venue within the precinct and easily one of its most spectacular. In keeping with the Wembley Stadium identity, a simple dark blue and white colour palette has been selected. A dance floor and stage are easily adapted into any planned theme as is formal seating for over 1,000 guests. The vast depth of the room and enormous capacity allows organisers space to build in a classroom style setting, visual surprises, exhibit work or dance the night away.

The Royal Suite
For the Ultimate Reception
Capacity: Banquet 450. Cocktails 500. Conference 210.
Akin to a state banqueting room, the Royal Suite rises to any occasion with a more private atmosphere prevailing. Stage a prestigious event in the arena of royalty. A dining space where the atmosphere is private and the mood decidedly regal. Of all the main dining and bar spaces, The Royal Suite is closest in proximity to the Stadium bowl itself and is located above the player’s tunnel. Guests are able to walk directly outside to the seating area, and enjoy a pitch view, adding immeasurable value to the experience. The fully carpeted room features decorative fabric paneling on the walls while the ceiling and flanking walls remain plain to accommodate the theme of your celebration. Your function will take on a stately charm with a private, dedicated pre-function room and access for visitors through the Royal entrance.

The Atrium
For the Ultimate Conference
Capacity: Conference 500. Banquet 770. Cocktails 1,300.
An inspiring setting allows for flexible configurations of tables and seating. Buffet-style dining adds an element of informality where delegates can communicate comfortably. With views over the arrival route of Olympic Way, the Atrium is an inspiring space where ideas and conversation flow freely. Flexible configurations of tables and seating allow for a theatre style and classic classroom set-up and areas are easily transformed for buffet style dining. Strategically placed power points, data points and all manner of technical assistance help to transform this simply finished room into the perfect conference venue. Modern, brushed stainless steel, diamond shaped wall panels add interest, movement and animation to the Atrium where delegates will enjoy the best conferencing facilities and technical support in Europe.

The Venue/Arc
For the Ultimate cocktail party
Capacity: Cocktails 1,000. Dining 600
With the dynamic backdrop of a sweeping view of London, These long curved rooms provide inspiration to create an event where the sky is, literally, the limit.
Wrapped around the North-East and North-West facing exterior facades of the Stadium, these signature restaurants offer sweeping views over London. By day the rooms are naturally lit while evening guests can enjoy the ambience of soft down-lights in a relaxed atmosphere where excellent fare is always on the menu.Standing tables or restaurant seating is available in many configurations while the exciting concept of ‘exhibition kitchens’ on each level is used to add a degree of informality to the proceedings. These long, curved rooms are perfect for formal or themed cocktail parties and get-togethers that will leave invitees with happy, lasting memories.