The Aston combines elegance and exclusivity for the ultimate matchday experience. With access to this centrally located venue from 3 hours before kick-off and an elite hostess service across a personalised choice-sharing menu, this luxurious offering makes every match day unforgettable.
Hospitality Features
- Arrive to the The Aston / Villans entrance on the Doug Ellis Stand
- Access to the lounge from 3 hours prior to kick-off up until 1.5 hours after the final whistle
- Centrally-located, padded seating on the halfway line within the Doug Ellis Stand
- Private reserved table (minimum of two people)
- Champagne and Canape drinks reception
- Personalised choice-sharing menu
- Half-time chef’s selection
- Premium complimentary bar with champagne included
- Premium hostess service
- Former player room hosts
- A bespoke gift for each guest at every game
- Matchday programme and bespoke pin badge
Sample Menu
The Aston
In house baked breads, cultured butter
~Canapes~
Smoked trout & cream cheese, croustade, trout roe
IOW tomato, confit garlic bruschetta VE
~Starters~
Spiced sweet potato soup, coconut, lime VE
Roast scallop, Leek velouté, charred leek, toasted onion seeds
Smoked chicken, Black garlic emulsion, charred baby gem, Pickled red onion
~Mains~
Lamb rump, courgette and basil puree, courgette lyonnaise, fondant potato, roast baby courgette, lamb jus
Steamed Halibut, baked potato & chive puree, wilted spinach, smoked haddock consommé, Chive oil
King oyster mushroom bourguignon, Celeriac fondant, baby leeks {VE}
Please note this is an example menu to give you a taste of what you may expect within your hospitality area, it does not mean that these options will be available on the day of your visit.
Vegan/ vegetarian option always available.
Dress Code
All guests must comply with the Club’s Dress Code and failure to do so will result in access to the hospitality area being denied.
The Aston, The Oak Room, Legends Lounge and Trinity Boxes – a strictly smart dress code applies.
- Sportswear such as trainers, pumps, tracksuits, replica football shirts (including home team kit) and away team colours are not permitted.
- Smart jeans (no rips) are acceptable. Smart fashion style trainers and pumps are permitted. All footwear should be clean and smart in appearance.
- Children under the age of 14 may wear a home team shirt.
Key Information
Everything you need to know before arriving for hospitality at Villa Park.
Ticket dispatch
E-tickets will be dispatched the week of the fixture. if you have not received your E-tickets 48 hours prior to the fixture please contact us.
Travel to Villa Park
For details on travelling to Villa Park click here www.avfc.co.uk/club/villa-park/visiting-the-stadium/travel-and-parking
Luggage
Large bags, rucksacks and luggage cases are not permitted into the stadium and will be refused entry.
We cannot offer any storage facility. All accepted bags will be searched on arrival, this may delay access into hospitality areas.
Dietary Requirements
Please always update us by no later than 48 hours prior to kick-off of any dietary requirements, allergies or intolerances so that Chef can be made aware. We also ask that you inform your waiting staff of any dietary requirements on the day. There is always a vegetarian option available across all menus, so we do not need to be informed of this in advance.
Access after the game
Hospitality areas will remain open for 1.5 hours after final whistle.
Children
Whilst children are always welcome in hospitality, we do ask that they are always accompanied by an adult and behave in a way that does not impact on other guests within the area. Pushchairs are not permitted in hospitality or reception areas and cannot be stored by the Club.
Hospitality Code of Conduct
Please note the executive seats at Villa Park are situated within home areas of the stadium. The Club reserves the right (without liability) to eject anyone from the stadium whom it considers (in its sole discretion) is acting in a threatening, abusive or inappropriate manner.
Equality Policy
Aston Villa Football Club Limited, Aston Villa FC Limited, Aston Villa Women’s Football Club Limited, Aston Villa Foundation and its group of companies (together the “Club”), are fully committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club. We believe that every person who engages with the Club has a right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, irrespective of their personal characteristics. The Club is therefore committed to avoiding and eliminating discrimination of any kind in the Club and will under no circumstances condone unlawful discriminatory practices. The Club takes a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, victimisation, bullying and abuse and endorses the principle of equality, valuing diversity and inclusion and combating unfair treatment throughout its organisation, supporters, and staff.
Please help us to eliminate anti-social behaviour, discrimination and abuse on matchday by reporting it, text REPORT to 60060.
Further details on our full equality policy can be found at Equality Policy | AVFC