Conferences and Meetings

The Vermont Hotel’s Manhattan Style twelve storey tower boasts a prominent setting next to the historic Castle and is within the Business, Retail, Entertainment and Quayside areas of the City. A short walk to the department stores and shops of Northumberland Street, Eldon Square, Grey Street and Grainger Street, as well as both Universities. There are spectacular views of the Tyne and Millennium Bridges, the Castle and Cathedral as well as the Quayside.

The Vermont has been classified by the AA as a 4 Star Hotel and is the only Newcastle Hotel listed in The AA Britain’s Best Hotels

This landmark building is ideally situated for today's business traveller being only a quarter of a mile from the Central Rail Station with its Inter City connections to London and Edinburgh. Newcastle International Airport is 7 miles away with regular flights to Heathrow and Gatwick as well as to other British Airports and European Cities. The Hotel is located only minutes away from the A1(M) and other major trunk roads making access easy for the road traveller.

The seven meeting rooms each offering the flexibility to hold your function ranging from a one to one interview to a Board Meeting, Conference or Banquet. In addition, the Vermont has the largest selection of Suites in the City, from a Junior Suite to the Grand Suite on the eleventh floor.

With its 101 guest rooms and Suites the Vermont offers a variety and style for all occasions. The guest rooms have been finished in soft, relaxing colours and have all the facilities to allow you to sit back and relax in a comfortable arm chair to either have a drink from your personal bar or watch a satellite channel (including Sky Sport), or to work at a dedicated desk with it's own two line telephone with conference facilities, light and power sockets for your equipment.

Our Conference packages are just a guide and they can be amended to your individual requirements.

Conferences

Whether for business, personal or social occasions our seven distinctive function rooms are available. The high standard of furniture and equipment is complemented by dimmable lighting, blackout facilities, natural daylight, air conditioning and three phase power outlets.

Full Secretarial Services are available from our Business Centre, as and when you require them, including extensive communication facilities.

Our professional Conference and Banqueting team specialise in creating any type of event that you may be planning and are dedicated to meeting your requirements. They will be on hand throughout your function to ensure that everything goes according to plan.

The right setting and the Vermont's Food and Beverage Professionals working directly with the Event Planners to create menus tailored to specific requirements. They will be delighted to discuss any special menu requirements you may have.

From one to one meetings to 220 people, whether you are thinking of Conferences, Training, Awards, Presentations, Product Launches, Video Conferencing, Seminars or a Confidential Interview the full spectrum of Corporate Events, think of the Vermont Hotel!

With our Heritage, Rooftop, Stephenson, Anderson, Earl Grey and Armstrong Suites and the Boardroom, our aim is to provide Bespoke Service of the Highest Calibre.

All function suite room hire rates are subject to requirements and availability. Rates available on request.

THE HERITAGE SUITE

No other venue in Newcastle can provide such a setting as that provided by the Heritage Suite. Formerly the Council Chamber for the Northumberland County Council, much of the original character has been retained including the tall leaded windows which depict the Commercial and Industrial Heritage of the Region. It is beautifully finished in oak panelling and with its high ceiling and elegant columns it provides the perfect setting for both business and social occasions.

Its height and balcony allow for unlimited AV capabilities to stage any presentation with ease. Full blackout facilities, a 60 amp, three phase power supply, numerous 5 and 13 amp sockets, telephone and television points are provided to meet even the most demanding of situations. In addition the provision of a 2 Channel ISDN line provides the facility for video conferencing, data reception and transfer. The raised stage area at the North side of the room is ideal for Presentations or Seminars requiring a 'Top Table' set up.

With the Heritage Suite being close by the Stephenson and Anderson Suites the opportunity exists to combine all three for Business Events for up to 220 Guests.

CONFERENCE PACKAGES

DELEGATE RATES

All our rooms are available on a Day or 24 Hour Delegate Rate and are priced per person (inclusive of VAT at 17.5%). Minimum of 10 Delegates.

DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE

Day Delegate Rate:

• Midweek - £45.00
• Weekend - £40.00

• Arrival Tea / Coffee
• Room Hire
• Morning Tea / Coffee with Pastries
• Lunch
• Afternoon Tea / Coffee with Cakes
• Unlimited Supply of Water & Hot Drinks

24 DELEGATE PACKAGE

24 Hour Delegate Rate:

Midweek Single Occupancy £180.00

Weekend Single Occupancy £165.00

Price Includes:

• Arrival Tea / Coffee
• Room Hire
• Dinner
• Overnight Accommodation
• Breakfast
• Morning Tea / Coffee with Danish
• Lunch
• Afternoon Tea / Coffee with Cakes
• Unlimited Supply of Water & Hot Drinks

Both packages include:

• Conference Stationery
• Flip Chart
• Overhead Projector and Screen
• Direct Dial Telephone
• Use of Business Centre Services
• Branded Table Refreshments
• Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Alternative packages and equipment can be discussed to suit your requirements and priced accordingly.

CONFERENCE MENUS AT THE VERMONT

We have created two different types of Buffet Lunch menus and a Conference Dinner menu for you to choose from.

Wines and Drinks are charged as chosen from our wine and drinks list.

We do not offer a corkage facility.

Should you wish a vegetarian dish or a specific dish which is not listed please ask your Conference Co-ordinator.

Our Conference packages are just a guide and they can be fine tuned to your individual requirements.

CONFERENCE LUNCH MENUS

The Vermont offers two different types of Buffet Lunch menus: Either a working lunch or a fork buffet

FORK BUFFET (Included in the Delegate Rate)

MAIN DISHES (Please choose two dishes from this selection)

• Roast Breast of Chicken served with Bacon Mushrooms
• Smoked Chicken served with Coriander and Orange
• Fish and Chips served with Mushy Peas
• Lamb Casserole served with Mediterranean Vegetables
• Beef Casserole served with Penne Pasta
• Honey Mustard Pork Chops
• Mediterranean Vegetable Stew
• Braised Beef with Horseradish and Root Vegetables
• Roast Pork served with Apple Sauce Carrots and Roast Potatoes
• Baked Salmon served with Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
• Skewered Chicken or Pork or Lamb with Rice or Pasta

A more extensive vegetarian menu is available on request

ACCOMPANYING SIDE DISHES AND SALADS (Please choose five dishes from this selection)

• Roast Potatoes – Plain or Rosemary or Thyme
• Mixed Leaf Salad
• Tomato and Basil Salad
• Traditional Greek Salad
• Mixed Pepper and Onion Salad
• Pasta with Basil and Olives
• Roasted Root Vegetables
• Ceasar Salad with Croutons

DESSERTS (Please choose two dishes from this selection)

• Crème Brulee
• Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce
• Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream
• Caramelised Rice Pudding
• Lemon Tart
• Chocolate Fudge Cake with Fresh Cream or Ice Cream
• Fresh Fruit Platter
• Treacle Tart with Fresh Cream or Ice Cream
• Apple and Cinnamon Sponge Pudding with Cream or Custard

WORKING LUNCH

SAVOURIES (Please choose five items from this Selection)

• A selection of Sandwiches in various Breads (Ham, Beef, Cheese, Chicken)
• Goats Cheese Tart with Mushrooms
• Thai Fish Balls
• Roast Potatoes served Plain or with Rosemary or Thyme
• Roasted Root Vegetables
• Crispy Potato Wedges with Sour Cream
• Chicken Skewers
• Goujons of Fish with Tartar Sauce
• Lamb Kebab
• Penne Pasta with Basil and Olives
• Tomato and Basil Salad
• Stuffed Garlic Mushrooms with Proscuitto

DESSERTS (Please choose two Items from this Selection)

• Crème Brulee
• Individual Fruit Tartlets
• Slices of Chocolate Cake
• Mini Lemon Tart Slices
• Platter of Fresh Fruit



• Coffee & Tea

CONFERENCE DINNER

This menu is included in the 24 hour delegate rate

STARTERS (Please choose one dish from the Selection)

• Leek and Potato Soup
• Smoked Salmon with Lemon and Crème Freche
• Goats Cheese Tart with Caramalised Onions and Blushed Tomatoes
• Tomato and Basil Soup with Croutons
• Melon with Seasonal Berries
• Salad of Smoked Chicken, Gem Lettuce and Avocado
• Roquefort Cheese, Walnut and Endive Salad with Honey and Mustard Dressing

MAIN COURSES (Please choose one dish from the Selection)

• Roast Loin of Pork served with Apple Sauce and Crackling, Glazed Carrots with Roast Potatoes and Thyme
• Roast Breast of Chicken served with Bacon, Mushrooms, Roast Potatoes and Rosemary
• Slow Cooked Lamb served with Crushed Potatoes, Beans and Shallots
• Baked Salmon served with Asparagus and Pea Risotto or Seasonal Vegetables
• Asparagus Risotto with Red Peppers, Oil and Mushrooms
• Wild Mushroom and Potato Gateaux with Saffron Cream Sauce

DESSERTS (Please choose one dish from the Selection)

• Lemon Tart
• Crème Brulee
• Sticky Toffee Pudding with Fresh Cream
• Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream
• Chocolate Fudge Cake
• Selection of three cheeses and Biscuits

To assist in the success of your conference dinner we can also supply information on the following:-

• Theme to suit your Company or Product
• After Dinner Speakers
• Entertainment
• Pianist
• Celebrity Guest Appearances
• Incentive Award Hosts
• Full Event Production and Management

We will be pleased to discuss your Dinner requirements to ensure that the facilities, service and specifications meet your needs.

BANQUETING AND PRIVATE DINING

At the Vermont Hotel we offer a variety of menus, fine wines and the freedom to enjoy yourself to the full, safe in the knowledge that everything from seating arrangements to flowers to overnight accommodation for your guests has been taken care of.

Whatever your needs, whatever your budget or taste, we will organise an event that is tailor-made for you.

Our extensive function facilities have the flexibility to cater for a wide range of requirements; all of our function suites are licensed for music, singing and dancing until 1am.

Our Banqueting and Private Dining packages are just a guide and they can be fine tuned to your individual requirement.

We have created four Lunch and Dinner menus which offer you a choice menu.

The dinner menu on the day is a set menu and we request that you provide us with choice of starter, main course and dessert prior to your function.

Wines and Drinks are charged as chosen from our wine and drinks list.

We do not offer a corkage facility.

Should you wish a vegetarian dish or a specific dish which is not listed please ask your Conference Co-ordinator.

All of our main courses include seasonal vegetables as well as either potatoes, rice or pasta.

LUNCH MENU

MENU A -£25.50

A Starter from the Selection

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• Roast Breast of Chicken served with Bacon, Mushrooms, Roast Potatoes and Rosemary
• Roast Loin of Pork served with Apple Sauce and Crackling, Glazed Carrots with Roast Potatoes and Thyme
• Baked Salmon served with Asparagus and Pea Risotto or Seasonal Vegetables

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A Dessert from the Selection

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Coffee & Tea with Petit Fours

MENU B -£27.10

A Starter from the Selection

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• Breast of Corn Fed Chicken served with Mash Potato, Fine Beans and Red Wine Jus
• Shank of Lamb served with Saffron Crushed Potatoes, Aubergines and Tomato
• Baked Fillet of Cod served with Spring/Summer Vegetables and New Potatoes

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A Dessert from the Selection

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Coffee & Tea with Petit Fours

MENU C -£28.70

A Starter from the Selection

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• Slow Cooked Lamb served with Crushed Potatoes, Beans and Shallots
• Corn-fed Roast Chicken served with Yorkshire Pudding and Rich Roasting Gravy
• Halibut served with New Potatoes, Asparagus and Pea and Mint Pesto

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A Dessert from the Selection

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Coffee & Tea with Petit Fours

MENU D -£31.50

A Starter from the Selection

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• Roast Sirloin of Beef served with Yorkshire Pudding and a Rich Roast Gravy
• Roast Loin of Northumberland Lamb with Wild Mushrooms, Potato Cake and Red Wine Jus
• Fillet Sea Bass with Creamy Mash and Garden Vegetables

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A Dessert from the Selection

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Coffee & Tea with Petit Fours

DINNER MENUS

MENU A -£31.90

A Starter from the Selection

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• Roast Breast of Chicken served with Bacon, Mushrooms, Roast Potatoes and Rosemary
• Roast Loin of Pork served with Apple Sauce and Crackling, Glazed Carrots with Roast potatoes and Thyme
• Baked Salmon served with Asparagus and Pea Risotto or Seasonal Vegetables

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A Dessert from the Selection

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Coffee & Tea with Petit Fours

MENU B -£33.90

A Starter from the Selection

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• Breast of Corn Fed Chicken served with Mash Potato, Fine Beans and Red Wine Jus
• Shank of Lamb served with Saffron Crushed Potatoes, Aubergines and Tomato
• Baked Fillet of Cod served with Spring/Summer Vegetables and New Potatoes

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A Dessert from the Selection

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Coffee & Tea with Petit Fours

MENU C - £35.85

A Starter from the Selection

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• Slow Cooked Lamb served with Crushed Potatoes, Beans and Shallots
• Roast Chicken served with Yorkshire Pudding and Rich Roasting Gravy
• Haddock served with New Potatoes, Asparagus and Pea and Mint Pesto

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A Dessert from the Selection

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Coffee & Tea with Petit Fours

MENU D -£39.40

A Starter from the Selection

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• Roast Sirloin of Beef served with Yorkshire Pudding and a Rich Roast Gravy
• Roast Loin of Northumberland Lamb with Wild Mushrooms, Potato Cake and Red Wine Jus
• Fillet Sea Bass with Creamy Mash and Garden Vegetables

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A Dessert from the Selection

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Coffee & Tea with Petit Fours

STARTER SELECTION

• Leek & Potato Soup
• Carrot and Orange Soup
• Roast Chicken Soup
• Tomato & Basil
• Melon with Seasonal Berries
• Salad of Smoked Chicken, Gem Lettuce & Avocado
• Endive Salad with Smoked Bacon and Feta Cheese
• Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese and Capers
• Blue Cheese, Walnut and Endive Salad with Honey and Mustard Dressing
• Salmon Fishcakes with Chive Butter Sauce
• Parma Ham with Parmesan Shavings and Rocket Salad
• Terrine of Prawns and Smoked Salmon
• Parma Ham and Melon

DESSERT SELECTION

• Vanilla Cheesecake, Marinated Strawberries
• Pear Tart with Chantilly Cream or Ice Cream
• Lavender Crème Brulee
• Chocolate Tart, Orange Salad
• Crème Brulee
• Lemon Tart with Cream
• Glazed Lemon Tart and Lemon Syrup
• Sticky Toffee Pudding, Fresh Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream
• Profiteroles with Cream and Chocolate Sauce
• Chocolate Nut Brownie and Vanilla Ice Cream
• Chocolate Fudge Brownie with Pistachio Ice Cream
• Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice-Cream
• Chocolate Fudge Cake
• Caramelised Rice Pudding
• Baked Rhubarb and Pear Crumble with Stem Ginger Ice-Cream
• Cheese, Biscuits and Chutney (£6.00 Supplement)

THE VERMONT CANAPE SELECTION

• Smoked Salmon with Lemon
• Peppered Chicken Skewers
• Roast Vegetable Kebabs
• Cream Cheese and Chives on Toast
• Goats Cheese with Apple
• Stuffed Cherry Tomato with Tapenade
• Stuffed Tomato with Blue Cheese
• Cherry Tomato and Feta Kebabs
• Baby Fish Cake
• Goujons of Fish
• Goujons of Chicken with Crème Fraiche
• Marinated Pearl Balls

Please Select Four Items for £8.00 per person

Please Select Six Items for £9.50 per person

Served with Complimentary Potato Crisps