EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK 2018/19

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1 RUGBY AT TWICKENHAM EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK 2018/19 EVENTS: SALES: keithprowse.co.uk/twickenham

2 WELCOME TO TWICKENHAM We are delighted you will be joining us this season at the Home of England Rugby, Twickenham Stadium. With a range of stunning hospitality facilities situated in the South, North and East Stands, you and your guests will enjoy an unforgettable Twickenham Experience. Your booking documentation will be with you approximately two weeks before your event, but in the meantime I hope the following information will assist you in planning your day. November 2018 also sees the culmination of the East Stand redevelopment, which includes four brand new hospitality options; The East Wing, The Lock, The Gate and British Airways Rose Garden. We have truly evolved the entertainment experience at the Home of England Rugby and we can t wait to see you there. If you have any queries at all, please contact your account manager. We very much look forward to welcoming you to Twickenham Stadium. So, whether you ve chosen an informal or formal hospitality option, you will get closer to the action for all the biggest international and domestic matches this season. Andy Vinsen Managing Director CONTENTS 01 Welcome & Contents 02 Fixture List 03 Sample Itineraries 04 Sample Menu 05 Stadium Plan & Information 06 Travel Information 07 Contact Details 01

3 FIXTURE LIST DATE MATCH KICK-OFF TIME* Sat 6 Oct 2018 Sat 3 Nov 2018 Sat 10 Nov 2018 Sat 17 Nov 2018 Sat 24 Nov 2018 Sun 10 Feb 2019 Gallagher Premiership Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers Quilter Internationals England v South Africa Quilter Internationals England v New Zealand Quilter Internationals England v Japan Quilter Internationals England v Australia Six Nations England v France Sat 9 March 2019 Six Nations England v Italy 4.45pm Sat 16 March 2019 Six Nations England v Scotland 5.00pm *Kick off times may differ between matches and are subject to change. 02

4 SAMPLE ITINERARY* QUILTER INTERNATIONALS NOVEMBER 2018 SAMPLE ITINERARY* SIX NATIONS FEBRUARY & MARCH :30AM Coffee is served and complimentary bar opens 1:15PM Coffee is served and complimentary bar opens 12:45PM Lunch is served with complimentary wines 2:30PM Lunch is served with complimentary wines 3:00PM Kick off* 4:45PM Kick off* 3:40PM Half time refreshments served in East Stand facilities 5.25PM Half time refreshments served in East Stand facilities 4.30PM Post-match refreshments served at final whistle 6:15PM Post-match refreshments served at final whistle 5:30PM Depending on your package, the bar closes either 60 or 90 minutes after the final whistle 7:15PM Depending on your package, the bar closes either 60 or 90 minutes after the final whistle 6:00PM Depending on the hospitality area, facilities close either 90 or 120 minutes after the final whistle 7:45PM Depending on the hospitality area, facilities close either 90 or 120 minutes after the final whistle *All timings are approximate and subject to change. Kick off times may differ between matches. 03

5 FOOD & BEVERAGES SAMPLE MENU* UPON ARRIVAL DRINKS RECEPTION CANAPÉS LOUNGE MENU (small taster plates) RESTAURANT MENU (plated) PALATE CLEANSER DESSERT HALF TIME (warm) POST-MATCH CHEESE SELECTION SMOKED SALMON WITH AVRUGA CAVIAR MOZZARELLA, PESTO & YELLOW SALSA (V) HAM HOCK, PORT JELLY & CRISPY PARSLEY HAND CARVED IBERICO PATA NEGRA Crisp bread, candy yellow tomato chutney SEARED TUNA CARPACCIO Pickled cucumber, plum compôte SUSHI (V) Wasabi, pickled pink ginger & sweet soy CRAYFISH TAILS Lobster reduction, cucumber gel, lemon thyme foam PRESSED BELLY OF PORK Apple purée, cider gel, scratchings SWEET SOY & GINGER GLAZED BEEF FILLET Pepper purée, ox cheek croquette, tenderstem PALATE CLEANSER Rum & pomegranate sorbet CHERRIES Kirsch jelly, cherry purée, mousse, honey crumble CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA PIE VEGETABLE TAGINE PIE (V) LAMB HOT POT PIE WOODALL S CURED MEATS Old English chutney & soda bread GARSTANG BLUE, TUNWORTH & MISS MUFFET CHEESE Served with quince jelly, bittersweet marmalade, oatcakes, fresh grapes & crisp breads *Please note this is a sample menu from The East Wing and dining options vary between facilities. 04

6 TWICKENHAM STADIUM MAP & INFORMATION All event documentation and match tickets will be sent to you two weeks prior to the event. No packages are sent overseas, all packages require a UK postal address which includes Northern Ireland but excludes Republic of Ireland. Q What is the method of postage? A You will receive your documentation via 1st Class postage. Q What is included in the event documentation? A Package includes hospitality pass, wallet, lanyard and match ticket. Please ensure you bring these items with you, as you will be unable to gain entry into the stadium without these. Q Is there car parking? A Car parking is available at an additional cost, it must be purchased in advance of the match day and is subject to availability. Please contact your account manager for further details. Q What is the dress code? A There is no strict dress code, we would recommend smart casual. Q Can I bring any luggage. A The RFU have been increasing security measures for the upcoming games, additional security check points and measures including bag searches and pat downs will be in place at all entrance points to the stadium. Spectators are asked not to bring large bags, sports bags or rucksacks into the stadium on match day. 05

7 TWICKENHAM TRAVEL INFORMATION By Train/London Underground - The nearest train station is Twickenham, which is a 10 minute walk from the stadium. Turn right out of the station, and then continue down Whitton Road. Regular trains run to Twickenham from London Waterloo, Clapham Junction, Reading, Ascot and Windsor & Eton Riverside. Other stations in the vicinity of the stadium are Whitton, St Margarets and Hounslow. The London Overground service also runs from Richmond to North London and Stratford. The nearest Underground stations are Hounslow East for the Piccadilly Line, and Richmond for the District Line. RFU Shuttle Bus - There are regular free shuttle buses before and after the match running to/from Rugby Road (next to the stadium) and Richmond Station (via the A316) and Hounslow East for the Piccadilly line. By Bus - The buses 281, 481, 267, 681 and H20 each have regular services which pass close to the stadium. Alternatively take the R68, R70, 33, 110, 290, H22 or 490 to Twickenham town centre - the stadium is a minute walk. Please note, no buses serve Whitton Road for 1 hour after the concert. By Road - Twickenham Stadium is on the northern side of the A316 into London. From the M25, exit J12 onto the M3. This becomes the A316 and Twickenham Stadium is off the Whitton Road roundabout next to the Lexus/Toyota car dealership. From London, turn right off the A316 at Whitton Road roundabout. Please arrive EARLY to avoid congestion and temporary road closures prior to the event. 06

8 THANK YOU We look forward to welcoming you to Twickenham Stadium this season. We hope that this guide has proved useful to you. Should you have any further questions at this stage, please do not hesitate to call. EVENTS: SALES: keithprowse.co.uk/twickenham