Information about the event

On arrival, you will be shown into the drinks reception where you will have the chance to catch up with friends and colleagues before being seated at your table to commence your meal, followed by an enjoyable evening of fantastic entertainment and of course, the award presentations. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that TV presenter, West End star, and broadway icon Denise van Outen will be hosting the RailStaff Awards 2026 at the NEC Birmingham on Thursday 26 November!

Dress to impress. Black Tie, Lounge Suits, Kilts, and Cocktail Dresses

18.00 Guest Arrival & Drinks Reception

19.00 Dinner

21.00 Entertainment & Awards Presentation (with interval)

23.00 Disco & Fairground Rides

00.00 Midnight Breakfast

01:00 Carriages

The Menu

STARTER

Roasted red pepper & vine-ripened tomato soup, toasted paprika seeds, sun-blushed tomato oil V/GFA/DF/VG

OR

Baked sweet chilli salmon fillet glazed, fresh lime, fine rice noodles, oriental vegetables, fresh coriander (served cold) GF/DF

MAIN COURSE

Pan-fried chicken, festive stuffing, pig in blanket, dauphinoise potatoes roasted cardamon & honey carrot, maple glazed parsnip, buttered wilted greens, pan jus GFA/DFA/HA

OR

Breaded cauliflower steak, roasted new potatoes, green beans, buttered wilted greens, cumin carrot puree, lemon, garlic and herb sauce V/DF/GFA/VG

DESSERT

Apple crumble pudding, creme anglaise V

OR

Belgian chocolate delice, chocolate soil, raspberry sorbet V/GFA/DFA/VGA

OR

A selection of cheese, biscuits, homemade chutney V/GFA

COFFEE & CHOCOLATES

Freshly ground coffee, teas and chocolate truffles

MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST

Crispy bacon in a floured roll V/GFA

Vegan sausage in a floured roll V/GFA/DF/VG

V – Vegetarian GF – Gluten Free GFA – Gluten Free Available DF – Dairy Free  DFA – Dairy Free Available

VG – Vegan VGA - Vegan available HA - Halal Available

Full allergen details are available on request.