This year’s awards ceremony will be held at The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead (NE8 2AR) on Thursday 18th September with an official after party at PILGRIM, Newcastle from 10.30pm onwards. The evening will commence at 6pm with a drinks reception, with guests seated for a three course dinner at 7pm.
The dress code for this event is 'smart evening wear' which could include but is not exclusive to, a tuxedo, three piece suit, evening dresses, jumpsuit, trouser suit or kilt.
Starter
Ham Hock and Picked Carrot Terrine with Piccalilli and Watercress Oil
Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Figs, Honey and Balsamic Dressing (V)
Main Course
Braised Shin of Beef, Roasted Root Vegetables, Celeriac Dauphinoise and Thyme Jus
Pumpkin and Sage Ravioli with Pesto Cream (V)
Dessert
White and Dark Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Puree and Raspberry Grit
If you or any of your guests would like the vegetarian option, have any dietary or other special requirements, please inform us by emailing info@entrepreneursforum.net before 12noon on Thursday 11th September
Please note that all produce is prepared in an area where allergens are present. For those with allergies, intolerances, and special dietary requirements who may wish to know about the ingredients, please ask a member of the Hilton management team on the evening.
As part of your table booking you will receive the Wine Package, which includes two bottles of white wine and two bottles of red wine as standard.
Other packages available include:
Beer Package
Bucket of twenty beers (ten Heineken and ten Budweiser)
50/50 Package
Bucket of ten beers (five Heineken and five Budweiser)
One bottle of white wine
One bottle of red wine
Mixed Package
One bottle of white wine
One bottle of red wine
Bucket of five beers (Heineken or Budweiser)
Bucket of five soft drinks (Lemonade, Coke and Diet Coke)
No Alcohol Package
Bucket of twenty 0% beers
One bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling wine
Bucket of ten soft drinks (Lemonade, Coke and Diet Coke)
If you'd like to swap your standard Wine Package for one of the alternative options listed above, or if you’d like to purchase an additional drinks package for your table, please email info@entrepreneursforum.net before 12noon on Thursday 11th September.
(Each additional package is priced at £120)
Additional drinks can also be purchased on the evening, either via the bar or table service.
We have secured a discounted B&B rate for those attending our awards ceremony. If you would like to take advantage of this offer please call the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead reservation team on 0191 490 9737 or book via the following link:
(Please note this discount is only available on bedrooms booked between Thursday 18th and Friday 19th September 2025.)
Limited complimentary parking is available in the hotel multi-storey car park, which can be found below the main reception. Parking bays will be allocated on a first-come-first served basis.
If you need to leave the hotel before the awards evening has finished please enter your car registration number into the pay machine, along with the discount code, this will ensure no charges are incurred. Upon exit the barrier should then lift and you are free to leave the car park.
Anyone leaving after 11pm will not need to validate their parking as the exit barrier will be open.
Alternative parking is available at the Sage Gateshead, the BALTIC and Gateshead College, which are all approximately 5-10 minute walk from the venue.
For attendees looking for a more sustainable journey, the venue is a short walk from Newcastle City Centre and Gateshead metro station.
In the event that you need to cancel or amend your booking please let us know as soon as possible.
Cancellations will be refunded if received before 12noon on Thursday 11th September.
