Piccadilly Suite at Macdonald Manchester Hotel
About this space
Spacious and flexible space located in the heart of the city, bathed in natural light thanks to the beautiful floor to ceiling windows.
This expansive suite features its own bar, dance floor and stage, making it ideal for hosting large celebrations for a banquet or dinner dance.
The Piccadilly Suite can also be split into two rooms if necessary for your event.
Capacity
Dining
up to 250
Theatre
up to 240
Cabaret
up to 120
Classroom
up to 90
Event offers and packages
Conference Offers
£2000
min. spend
Day Delegate Package
£39
per person
Minimum number of people for a Package Per Person - 50
Package includes:
Meeting room hire
3 x servings of tea, coffee and snacks
2 course hot and cold restaurant buffet lunch
Mineral water
Sweets
Stationary
LCD projector and screen
Flipchart
Package includes:
Meeting room hire
3 x servings of tea, coffee and snacks
2 course hot and cold restaurant buffet lunch
Mineral water
Sweets
Stationary
LCD projector and screen
Flipchart
Wedding Offers
Our luxurious hotel is the perfect setting for weddings in Manchester. Whether you're planning an intimate wedding or a grand affair, you'll find everything you could wish for at the Macdonald Manchester Hotel.
Our luxurious function rooms, stylish bedrooms and pampering spa facilities will wow your wedding guests and provide a spectacular backdrop to your wedding photographs.
Our luxurious function rooms, stylish bedrooms and pampering spa facilities will wow your wedding guests and provide a spectacular backdrop to your wedding photographs.
Something Old, Something New
£40
per person
-Evening reception only package based on a minimum of 80 guests
-Package includes:
Mirrored plate table centres
Use of cake stand and knife
Evening room hire
Private bar, DJ and disco until 1 am
Evening finger buffet A for all your guests
-Package includes:
Mirrored plate table centres
Use of cake stand and knife
Evening room hire
Private bar, DJ and disco until 1 am
Evening finger buffet A for all your guests
Evening Reception Package
£2500
total
-Price based on 80 evening guests
-Package includes:
Reception drink - a glass of Prosecco or beer for each guest
DJ and dancefloor
Buffet for guests
Room dressing - centrepieces, chairs covers, sash and backdrop
Bridal Suite for the newlyweds
-Package includes:
Reception drink - a glass of Prosecco or beer for each guest
DJ and dancefloor
Buffet for guests
Room dressing - centrepieces, chairs covers, sash and backdrop
Bridal Suite for the newlyweds
Swept Of Your Feet Wedding
£4000
total
-Price for 70 evening guests
-Package includes:
Your Wedding ceremony
Drinks Reception or drink for toast
Hot buffet for your guests with a dessert option
Chair Covers with a colour sash of your choice
White star cloth in our Piccadilly suite
DJ for your evening reception until 1 am
Bridal Suite for the happy couple
Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator
Table Plan and Place Cards
Special rooms rates for your guests to stay over at the hotel
Champagne Breakfast in bed the following morning for the happy couple
-Package includes:
Your Wedding ceremony
Drinks Reception or drink for toast
Hot buffet for your guests with a dessert option
Chair Covers with a colour sash of your choice
White star cloth in our Piccadilly suite
DJ for your evening reception until 1 am
Bridal Suite for the happy couple
Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator
Table Plan and Place Cards
Special rooms rates for your guests to stay over at the hotel
Champagne Breakfast in bed the following morning for the happy couple
Self Careting Package
£4500
total
-We have created a self-catering package for those who want to really personalise their event.
-Price based on a minimum of 50 guests
-Package includes:
Personal Event co-ordinator
Piccadilly Suite room hire until 1 am
Tables and chairs for 100 guests
White table cloths and napkins
Use of the preparation kitchen for re-heating of food and clean up fee
Glassware, cutlery and crockery for a 3-course meal or buffet
White chair cover with a colour sash of your choice
Personalised menus, place cards and table plan
Corkage for unlimited soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
-Price based on a minimum of 50 guests
-Package includes:
Personal Event co-ordinator
Piccadilly Suite room hire until 1 am
Tables and chairs for 100 guests
White table cloths and napkins
Use of the preparation kitchen for re-heating of food and clean up fee
Glassware, cutlery and crockery for a 3-course meal or buffet
White chair cover with a colour sash of your choice
Personalised menus, place cards and table plan
Corkage for unlimited soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
Prices
Monday
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 03:00.
All prices include VAT.
*Starting from £30 per person
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Tuesday
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 03:00.
All prices include VAT.
*Starting from £30 per person
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Wednesday
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 03:00.
All prices include VAT.
*Starting from £30 per person
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Thursday
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 03:00.
All prices include VAT.
*Starting from £30 per person
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Friday
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 03:00.
All prices include VAT.
*Starting from £30 per person
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Saturday
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 03:00.
All prices include VAT.
*Starting from £30 per person
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Sunday
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 03:00.
All prices include VAT.
*Starting from £30 per person
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Banqueting Menu:
Appetizer
-Roasted tomato and red pepper soup, soft bread roll
-Caesar salad, smoked corn-fried chicken, rye croutons, shaved pecorino and baby gem
-Chicken Liver Parfait, cranberry sauce, brioche and baby cress
-Poached Duck Egg, toasted Lancashire muffin, spinach and hollandaise
Main Course
-Confit of sea trout, tender stem broccoli, cocatte potatoes, baby carrots and dill beurre blanc
-Chicken wrapped in parma ham, braised fondant, pea puree, fine beans, pancetta and red wine jus
-Spiced lamb loin, mint and parsley mash, baby carrots, spinach and rosemary sauce,
-Salted cod loin, champ ash, sea herbs, cauliflower puree and dill sauce,
-Pan-fried gnocchi, olives, capers, spinach, tomatoes and basil
Dessert
-Sticky toffee pudding, fudge ice cream and toffee sauce
-Blood orange and champagne torte, mascarpone and black seed tuile
-Baked New York cheesecake, caramelised white chocolate, pickled fruits and raspberry sorbet
-Gluten-free chocolate brownie, pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce
-Strawberry eton mess, fresh meringue, whipped cream, strawberry sauce and mint
Catering
In-house catering
Approved caterers only
Can provide alcohol
Can provide halal
Can provide kosher
Complimentary water
Allows external catering
BYO alcohol allowed
Kitchen facilities available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary tea and coffee
Buyout fee for external catering
Licences
Alcohol licence until 03:00
Wedding licence
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Own music allowed
PA system / music speakers available
Bring your own DJ
Allowed events
Promoted / ticketed events
Loud music / events
Conveniently located just minutes from the city centre and adjacent to Manchester Piccadilly train station, Macdonald Manchester Hotel is the largest hotel in the city and is an excellent choice for business events. This striking landmark 338-bedroom hotel sets a new standard in luxury accommodation, blending state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities with the highest quality food and drink, stylish bedrooms, fitness suite and spa.
With a range of versatile event spaces, incorporated into our dedicated event suite, our hotel is the number one choice for business events ranging from conferences to training sessions and smaller private meetings.
We guarantee that from your initial enquiry, we'll work closely with you to manage your expectations and exceed those of your delegates. You can be assured that your enquiry will be professionally and efficiently processed.
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