Princes park is a well established company offering a friendly, professional solution to all your conferencing, event and catering needs.
Based at princes park stadium in dartford, kent, we offer a full range of hospitality services both within the stadium itself, and around the local area.
We have private function and meeting rooms available to hire and have a wealth of experience in hosting weddings and other social events as well as conferences and seminars.
We offer an extensive range of menus from finger to fork buffets and banquets to BBQs.
Whether you are planning a large event or a small gathering, we will tailor-make a package to suit your needs and with expert guidance from our team, we will make any occasion a memorable experience.
With a wealth of experience in many different styles of catering and cuisine, we are confident that we will be able to meet and exceed your expectations.
Please click on the links below to view a few of our more popular menus, most of which are available both at princes park itself, or at your own venue.
Also, bear in mind that these are all only ideas and we’re always more than happy to chat through your own ideas and draw up a personalised catering package for your special event.
PARTY BUFFET
Rose
£9 per person
Please choose up to 6 selections from the following:
- Bbq chicken wings
- Curried vegetable samosas (v)
- Falafel with yoghurt and mint dip (v)
- Vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli dip (v)
- Vegetable pakora with mango dip (v)
- Seasoned potato wedges with tomato dip (v)
- Cocktail sausage rolls (x2)
- Mini savoury eggs (x2)
- Traditional pork pie with Branston pickle
- Cocktail sausages (x2)
- Tortilla chips & crudités with salsa dip (v)
- Mini donut selection with choc and hazelnut dip (x2)
- Traditional fruit basket
A selection of trimmed reception sandwiches are included with every buffet
If you have no preference as to your buffet items, we will prepare a ‘chefs selection’
Tulip
£11 per person
Please choose up to 6 selections from the following:
- Southern fried chicken strips & tomato dip
- Spicy chicken wings
- Cocktail chicken satay
- Cocktail vegetable satay (v)
- Cream cheese stuffed jalepeno (v)
- Halloumi fries (v)
- Mango and brie parcels (v)
- Mini Pick-Up pies-
- Steak and ale
- Chicken and leek
- Chicken pakora with mango dip
- Baked quiche wedges
- Tempura battered prawns
- Bite sized bruschetta-
- Tomato and mozzarella (v)
- Olive and feta (v)
- Roasted vegetable (v)
- Tropical fruit platter
- Chocolate or jam filled donuts
- Mini chocolate or blueberry muffins
A selection of trimmed reception sandwiches are included with every buffet
If you have no preference as to your buffet items, we will prepare a ‘chefs selection’
FORK BUFFET
Fork buffets have always been the perfect choice for those wanting to offer their guests a substantial meal with less the formality than traditional ‘sit-down’ dining. Our banqueting manager will call your guests to a buffet area ‘table-by-table’, ensuring that you can relax in the knowledge that your party will not have to wait in line…
The Summer Carvery
Choose 2 main options, to be served to your guests at the buffet…
Maple & Orange Glazed Home Baked Ham
Sage & Onion Roasted Crown Turkey
Rare-Roasted Topside of British beef
Roasted Loin of English Pork
Individual Coronation Chicken breast fillets
Individually dressed salmon portions
Then choose one vegetarian option…
Individual avocado, mozzarella & cherry tomato filo tart
Quinoa-stuffed roasted peppers
Goats cheese and caramelised onion shortcrust tart
And finally choose three accompanying dishes…
Traditional potato salad with crispy Bacon
Hot, buttered new potatoes
Baked jacket potatoes
Fresh Pesto & Pine Nut Pasta Salad
Caesar-style fusilli pasta
Tuna & Sweetcorn Pasta Salad
Wild mushroom & rice medley
Quinoa & grains with roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Traditional Greek Salad
Home-made country-style Coleslaw
Sliced Beef tomatoes with torn basil and a balsamic drizzle
Then we finish every buffet with…
Tossed mixed leaves
Fresh Baked Breads
Condiments, Pickles & Relishes
Fresh Bread Board
£13.50 per guest (inclusive of all the required linen, equipment, and full professional service)
Hot Fork Buffet
Choose 2 main options, to be served to your guests at the buffet…
Traditional Chicken chasseur with tomatoes, button Mushrooms & fresh tarragon
Slow-Braised British Beef in a rich red wine and caramelised onion jus
Spiced Lamb Tagine slowly braised in North African spices, with apricots & almonds
Chicken ‘a la King’ in a creamy white wine sauce, with sliced peppers
Slow cooked Shoulder of Pork with cider and parsnips
Baked Chicken portions with chorizo and kalamata olives
Then choose one vegetarian option…
Goats cheese and caramelised onion shortcrust tart
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Wild Mushroom & smoked Paprika Ragout
Peri-Peri Baked Quorn Fillets
And finally choose two accompanying dishes…
Hot, buttered new potatoes
Baked Jacket Potatoes
Garlic and Rosemary roasted new potatoes
Steamed white rice
Mixed battened vegetables
Quinoa & Grains with roasted summer vegetables
Roasted root vegetable medley with honey & herbs
Mixed Green salad
Then we finish every buffet with…
Fresh Baked Breads
Condiments, Pickles & Relishes
£14.50 per guest (inclusive of all the required linen, equipment, and full professional service)
Sweet Table
The perfect finish to any fork buffet.
Choose three from the following:
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake with warm amaretto cherries
Deep Filled Belgian Apple Pie
Creme Brulee served with shortbread biscuits and a spiced berry compote
Triple chocolate Indulgence Gateaux
Tart au citron
Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with vanilla custard
Fresh Strawberries with vanilla cream
Tropical fruit salad with fresh pouring cream
British cheese board
£4.50 per guest (inclusive of all the required linen, equipment and full professional service)
THE EPICURE MENU
This is our bespoke, three or more course dining menu, ideal for any formal dining occasion. these original dishes have been designed by our executive chef, and wherever possible are prepared using locally-sourced ingredients. …
THE EPICURE MENU
To start…
Halved baby melon filled with pineapple & passion fruit and a bellini drizzle
Smooth Chicken Pate with apricot chutney and freshly baked breads
Marinated King Prawn Cocktail served with tossed mixed leaves & a citrus dressing
Home-made soups, our chefs favourites include…
- Spring pea and fresh mint, garnished with baby pea shoots
- Roasted root vegetable, finished with honey and herbs
Warm goats cheese & roasted onion tart with dressed leaves and a fig & onion coulis
Cherry tomato & bocconcini mozzarella salad with red basil, wild rocket, ciabatta bread, oil & balsamic vinegar
Main courses…
Roasted Supreme of Chicken with sage & onion stuffing, yorkshire pudding, roasted fondant potatoes and rich gravy
Slow roasted shin of British Beef infused with bourbon and hickory served on roasted root vegetables, with a rich red wine sauce
Outdoor-reared belly of English Pork slow cooked, and served on an apple and cabbage mash, with chantenay carrots and a cider jus
Roasted Rack of Lamb (£4 supplement) on a rioja and redcurrant sauce with dauphinoise potatoes
Organic fillet of Baked Cod served on an edamame, pea and spinach risotto
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Crown
Desserts…
Triple Chocolate indulgence gateaux with fresh Cream
American style baked cheesecake served with warm amaretto cherries
Tart au citron with mulled summer berries & sweetened crème fraiche
Tuille basket of fresh strawberries served with a vanilla cream and curled dark chocolate
Bramley Apple & Rhubarb crumble with vanilla custard
Creme Brulee served with shortbread biscuits and a spiced berry compote
Fresh Fruit Salad & Cream
Cheese Board with the traditional accompaniments
Freshly Brewed Teas & Coffee with chocolate mints
This menu is available at Princes Park Stadium @ £29.95
All menus are only suggestions. Please contact us to discuss bespoke menu design.
CONFERENCE AND SEMINAR CATERING
Our in-house caterers will be happy to design a catering package based around exactly what your delegates require. The three packages below are example of some popular ‘tried and tested’ options for corporate events at Princes Park.
Option 1
Tea, Coffee and biscuits on arrival
Mid-morning Tea, Coffee and biscuits
One course buffet lunch with juices and mineral waters
Tea, Coffee and afternoon cakes
£15.00
Option 2
Tea, Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival
Mid-morning Tea, Coffee & biscuits
Two course deluxe buffet lunch with juices and mineral waters
Tea, Coffee and afternoon cakes
£17.50
Option 3
Tea, Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival
Mid-morning Tea, Coffee, Pastries and fresh fruit break
Two course luxury fork buffet lunch (hot or cold) with juices and mineral waters
Tea, Coffee and afternoon cakes
£24
OTHER CATERING IDEAS
Our in house catering teams have a wealth of experience in all types of catering and hospitality. All the sample menus listed are only example of what has proved popular in the past. Please don’t hesitate to contact us today if you had something a bit different in mind, we’re always happy to discuss whatever you had in mind…
A ‘build-your-own’ burger station
Your guests choose their own type of bap, grab a grilled chicken fillet, ground beef or veggie burger, and pile high with a choice of fillings and toppings – finished with potato wedges
Indoor BBQs and Hog roasts
Indoor BBQs
The options are endless – from home-made burgers and jumbo pork sausages, through to sirloin steaks and grilled crevettes. all available as either a ‘hand held’ evening snack, or a more substantial plated meal
Indoor Hog Roasts
Our chefs carve straight from either a slow roasted leg of local pork, freshly roasted beef or crowns of norfolk turkey. again, this works well either as a hand held snack, or a more substantial meal with potato and salad accompaniments
Sliders and Cone Food
Sliders
Originating in kansas in the 20’s, these baby burgers are a great talking point, as well as a tasty snack. choose from 18hr pulled pork with dill pickle and american mustard, shredded hickory chicken or falafel and halloumi with fresh salsa
Cone food
An unobtrusive way of treating your party to tasty, hot snacks. Our waiting staff will circulate around the room with no need for buffet tables or dedicated food areas.
Popular choices include fresh haddock & black pepper goujons, piri-piri chicken skewers and halloumi & vegetable skewers
We have two function suites available to hire at Princes Park Stadium, The Princes Suite & The Park Suite. Our event team will be able to advise you which suite will be more suitable for your function, but please see below for further information.
Our two function suites are both very popular venues for conferencing & seminars.
The self-contained and private function suites are well equipped for any event and both have an abundance of natural light. Free on-site parking for over
300 vehicles and easy links to the M20, M25, M2 and national rail make princes park an easy choice for our clients.
Please see above for some sample catering options for your event.
As always, we try to offer a completely flexible service. We’re always happy to put together a delegate package based around your specific requirements
The Park Suite
Capacity-120 seated, 150 standing
Situated on the first floor, and overlooking our main pitch, this function suite benefits from the following facilities:
- Private bar
- 2 x wall mounted plasma TV screens
- Media projector and drop-down screen
- Large balcony terrace area with lounge seating for approx 25
- Private bathroom facilities
- Integrated PA system with x1 roaming microphone
- Riser stage (available on request)
- Completely self-contained function suite – everything you will need in one place
- Fully air conditioned
- Complimentary WiFi
The Princes Suite
Capacity – 200 seated, 250 standing
Situated on the first floor, and overlooking our main pitch, this function suite benefits from the following facilities:
- Private bar
- 2 x wall mounted plasma TV screens
- Media projector and drop-down screen
- Balcony terrace area with private bathroom facilities
- Integrated PA system with 2 x roaming microphones
- Riser stage (available on request)
- Completely self-contained function suite- everything you will need in one place
- Fully air conditioned
- Complimentary WiFi
Our two function suites are both very popular venues for conferencing & seminars.
The self-contained and private function suites are well equipped for any event and both have an abundance of natural light. Free on-site parking for over 300 vehicles and easy links to the M20, M25, M2 and national rail make princes park an easy choice for our clients.
Hi-Lite Entertainment
Since 2011 Hi-Lite have been the only recommended entertainment and AV supplier at Princes Park Dartford.
We have an excellent relationship with the management and are considered to be part of their team, something we are very proud of.
With the amazing combination of first class hospitality, catering and expertise, our collaboration with Princes Park makes this a winning formula thats hard to beat.
For futher information on Hi-Lite Entertainment Click Here
If you are thinking of having a children’s party at Princes Park, we highly recommend Cheeky Charlies Soft Play for bouncy castle hire, soft play hire and lots more. Please click here to visit their website.
Princes Park Stadium was built by The Council to return Dartford Football Club to The Borough after an absence of 14 years. It was opened on 11th November 2006 and was soon acclaimed as the best non-league ground in the country, winning several awards for its unique eco friendly design and community commitment. It has also been selected as a Pre-Games Training Camp for the London 2012 Olympics.
The Club, founded in 1888, plays in The Vanarama Conference League having won promotion from The Ryman North in its first full season at Princes Park. Having been awarded the F.A. Charter Standard, The Club has excellent community links, with 39 teams playing under its umbrella from 7 year olds to adult.
There are many exciting opportunities to sponsor and advertise with The Club, around Princes Park Stadium, in the Matchday Program or by joining the prestigious Patrons Club, please ask for details.
Why not come and watch “The Darts” the best in non-league football!
Bill Archer
Co. Chairman.