Steve was delighted to be asked to host and entertain at the Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards. The awards were staged at the American Express Stadium, the home of Brighton & Hove Albion FC. 

Over 400 guests from over 70 football, rugby and cricket venues across the UK, joined together to recognise and celebrate their ‘off the pitch’ successes. The 18th annual awards were sponsored by Global Payments 

The awards are organised by Stadium Experience annually, and recognise the efforts and dedication shown by the catering, conference and events teams at every football, rugby and cricket stadium across the UK.

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The venue welcomed guests in the Players Tunnel and pitchside for a unique drinks reception complete with a steel band and acrobats.The awards were hosted in the Mayo Wynne Baxter Lounge.

Guests sampled the club’s 2024 award-winning ‘Tunnel Club’ menu, produced by MasterChef: The Professionals winner, Steven Edwards.  

The celebrations continued until 3am with an onsite after party at the premier leagues newest and largest fan zone, The Terrace.

71 clubs were nominated for awards, with 26 different venues scooping at least one of 45 gongs.  There were Bronze, Silver and Winner awards presented across 15 categories.

The awards were superbly organised by Debbie Rigney and her team at Stadium Experience 

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