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This section of the website is dedicated to the Menu's, Reception Functions, Booklets and Tribute Dinners held over the years to honour either the team as a whole or individual players or management who have served the Hammers so well over the years. Menu cards tend to be issued at times of celebration, though never in large numbers, thus making their appearance something of a rarity.
I would like to record my personal thanks to Dave Alexander and John Northcutt fellow collectors of West Ham United memorabilia for their invaluable input in helping with some of the missing images from my own collection.
YOUTH TEAM PRESENTATION DINNER - 1958
Mario's Restaurant: Ilford: Essex
27th June 1958
Youth Section Record
Winners Southern Junior Floodlit Cup
Winners Essex County Minor F.A. Andrews Cup
Runners-up International Youth Teams' Tournament (Belguim)
Runners-up Forest League "Sugden" Cup
Internationals Four players capped for England Youth Team:
Bobby Moore, Andy Smillie, Tony Scott and Peter Reader
Menu
Hors d'Oeuvre
*
Fillet of Sole Mornay
Roast Spring Chicken
New Potatoes
Bread Sauce
Garden Peas
*
Stawberries and Ice Cream
*
Coffee
1958 SECOND DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION DINNER
Cafe Royal: Regent Street: London
12th July 1958
16 page booklet - Dinner to celebrate the winning of The Championship of the Second Division of the Football League.
Menu
Melon rafraichi
*
Saumon poche Hollandaise
*
Selle d'agneau de Nouvelle saison
Haricots Verts au beurre
Pommes nouvelles
*
fraises au Curacao
Creme double
Savoyards
*
Cafe
Image courtesy of Paul Sturton
YOUTH SECTION PRESENTATION DINNER - 1960
Mario's Restaurant: Ilford: Essex
17th June 1960
Youth Section Record
Winners: Essex County Minor F.A. Andrews Cup
Winners: Forest Youth League (Premier Division)
Winners: London Minor F.A. Challenge Cup "A"
Winners International Youth Tournament (Holland)
Internationals: Two players selected for
England Youth Team Ron Boyce & Martin Peters)
Runners-up: London Minor F.A. Winchester Cup
Runners-up: South East Counties League Cup
Semi-Finalists: Essex County Minor F.A. Pelly Cup
Semi-Finalists: Forest League Sugden Cup
Semi-Finalists: Southern Junior Floodlit Cup
Quarter-Finalists: Football Association Youth Cup
Menu
Trifle and Ice Cream
Coffee
Hors d'Oeuvres
Fillet of Sole Mornay
Roast Half Spring Chicken
Bread Sauce
New Potatoes
Runner Beans
YOUTH SECTION PRESENTATION DINNER - 1961
Mario's Restaurant: Ilford: Essex
19th May 1961
Youth Section Record
Winners: Essex County Minor F.A. Andrews Cup
Winners: Essex County Minor F.A. Pelly Cup
Runners-up: London Minor F.A. Winchester Cup
Semi-Finalists: Forest League Sugden Cup
Quarter-Finalists: Football Association Youth Cup
Representative Honours:
ENGLAND YOUTH INTERNATIONALS
Ron Boyce, Martin Peters and Dave Bickles)
ESSEX MINOR F.A.
A. Harris, J. Pattenand L. Trentham
LONDON MINOR F.A.
Peter Gray v. Nottingham
FOREST LEAGUE
R. Griffin, B. Herbert, J. Patten, B. Pope, L. Trentham, G. Watson, W. White
Menu
Hors d'Oeuvres
Fillet of Sole Mornay
Roast Half Spring Chicken
Bread Sauce
Potatoes
Peas
Fruit Salad and Ice Cream
Coffee
Standing:
Albert Walker (Trainer), Wally St Pier (Chief Representative), John Charles, Derek Woodley, Dave Bickles, Alan Dickie, Eddie Presland, Reg Lesurf, Eddie Chapman (Secretary)
Seated:
John Starkey, Ron Boyce, Mick Beesley, Martin Peters (Capt), Roger Hugo, Brian Dear
The above group of a number of our younger players (together with senior officals) contains several who are likely to be in our party for the International Youth Tournament in which we are to participate from June 10th - 18th at Marl Huls Germany
YOUTH SECTION PRESENTATION DINNER - 1963
Mario's Restaurant: Ilford: Essex
26th September 1963
Youth Section Record:
Winners: Football Association Youth Cup
Winners: London Minor Cup (Under 18)
Winners International Youth Tournament (West Germany)
Awards: South East Counties League Trophy for meritorious performance
Internationals: Three players selected for
England Youth Team John Sissons, Martin Britt &
John Charles)
Runners-up: International Junior Tournament
(at Southend-on-Sea)
Runners-up: London Minor F.A. Winchester Cup (Juniors)
Menu
Grape Fruit Cocktail
*
Fillet of Sole Mornay
Entrecote Chasseur
*
New Potatoes
*
Pineapple Cassata
*
Coffee
WEST HAM PLAYER'S GRAND PARTY & DANCE - 1964
East Ham Town Hall: Newham
18th April 1964
The West Ham United Supporters Club held their West Ham Player's Grand Party & Dance.
PROGRAMME of ARRANGEMENTS - 1964 F.A. Cup Final
The Empire Stadium: Wembley
2nd May 1964
Programme of Arrangements on the occasion of the Footbal Association Challenge Cup Final Tie
Preston North End v. West Ham United
BANQUET - 1964 Football Association Challenge Cup Final
The London Hilton
2nd May 1964
12 page booklet for the Banquet held to celebrate the appearance of West Ham United in the Final of the Football Association Challenge Cup. A smaller 4 page version shown below.
WEMBLEY 1964
4 page booklet produced by the club in recognition of their appearance in the F.A. Cup Final against Preston North End at Wembley in May 1964.
The outer cover was just a plain claret in colour and bore no inscription.
LUNCHEON - 1964 Football Association Challenge Cup Final
The Empire Stadium: Wembley
2nd May 1964
Table Plan and list of Guests at the Luncheon given by the Chairman and Directors of Wembley Stadium Ltd on the occasion of the Football Association Cup Competition Final Tie.
Preston North End v. West Ham United on Saturday 2nd May 1964
CIVIC RECEPTION - 1964 Football Association Challenge Cup Final
Town Hall East Ham: Newham
8th May 1964
Civic Reception to celebrate the winning of the 1964 Football Association Challenge Cup at Wembley by West Ham United Football Club.
Given by the Councils of East Ham and West Ham at the Town Hall, East Ham. The Club has given great prestige to the district by winning the Cup, one of the highest honours in football, and it is a matter of great pride to the two communities shortly to be joined under the name of Newham...
The two Boroughs offer their sincere congratulations to the members of the Club on this outstanding achievement.
Reception Ticket:
DINNER & DANCE - 1964 Football Association Challenge Cup Final
The Strand Palace Hotel: London
16th May 1964
West Ham United Supporters Club present a Dinner & Dance to celebrate the winning of the 1964 Football Association Challenge Cup at Wembley by West Ham United Football Club.
Menu
Hors d'Oeuvre Portugaise
*
Creme d'Asperges
*
Delice de Sole Bercy
*
Entrecote de Boeuf Marchand de Vins
Haricts Verts au Beurre
Pommes Tiurnees
*
Peche Melba
*
Cafe
Cabaret: The Light Fantastic
PROGRAMME of ARRANGEMENTS - 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup Final
The Empire Stadium: Wembley
19th May 1965
Programme of Arrangements on the occasion of the European Cup Winners' Cup Final Tie
T.S.V. Munich v. West Ham United
MENU CARD - 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup Final
The Empire Stadium: Wembley
19th May 1965
Menu
Melon Cocktail
*
Filet of Sole Bonne Femme
*
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Horseradish Sauce
Braised Celery
New Potatoes
*
Strawberries and Cream
*
Cheese and Biscuits
*
Coffee
Image courtesy of Eddie Moss
CIVIC RECEPTION - 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup Final
Newham Town Hall: East Ham
8th September 1965
Civic Reception to celebrate the winning of the 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup at Wembley by West Ham United Football Club.
Given by the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the London Borough of Newham at the Town Hall, East Ham.
Reception Ticket...
WORLD CUP CELBRATION DANCE - 1966
The Town Hall: East Ham
4th August 1966
The West Ham United Supporters Club held a World Cup Celebration Dance. Special guests Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters.
Image courtesy of Alan Deadman
LADIES NIGHT in HONOUR of BOBBY MOORE O.B.E. - 1970
London Hilton
4th October 1970
BOBBY MOORE O.B.E.
Signed for West Ham United in June 1958 and now nearing 500 league and cup appearances. A post-war record for his club. Made his England Debut against Peru in 1962, captained the side for the first time against Czechoslovakia in 1963 and now holds 84 caps.
Completed magnificent Wembley hat-trick in 1966 by going up to the Royal Box to collect the World Cup, adding to the F.A. Cup in 1964 and the European Cup Winner's Cup in 1965.
This is his Testimonial Year, a chance for his many admirers to join for a tangible appreciation of his wonderful career that has still a long way to go.
Peter Lorenzo
Menu
For your Entertainment:
Danny La Rue
Ronnie Corbett
Kenny Lynch
Compere:
Jimmy Tarbuck
Saumon d'Ecosse Fume
*
Creme St Germain
*
Entrecote Chasseur
Haricots Verts au Beurre
Pommes Parmentier
Bombe Glace Belle Helene
*
Petits Fours
Cafe
PROGRAMME of ARRANGEMENTS - 1975 Football Association Challenge Cup Final
The Empire Stadium: Wembley
3rd May 1975
Programme of Arrangements on the occasion of the Footbal Association Challenge Cup Final Tie
Fulham v. West Ham United
LUNCHEON - 1975 Football Association Challenge Cup Final
The Empire Stadium : Wembley
3rd May 1975
Table Plan and list of Guests at the Luncheon given by the Chairman and Directors of Wembley Stadium Ltd on the occasion of the Football Association Cup Competition Final Tie.
Fulham v. West Ham United on Saturday 3rd May 1975
BANQUET - 1975 Football Association Challenge Cup Final
Grosvenor House
3rd May 1975
Banquet held to celebrate the appearance of West Ham United in the Final of the Football Association Challenge Cup
CIVIC WELCOME - 1975 Football Association Challenge Cup Final
Newham Town Hall: East Ham
4th May 1975
Ticket for invited guests to Newham Town Hall to welcome the West Ham United team after an 'Open Top Bus' parade through the streets of Newham
CIVIC RECEPTION - 1975 Football Association Challenge Cup Final
Newham Town Hall: East Ham
8th May 1975
Civic Reception to celebrate the winning of the 1975 Football Association Challenge Cup Final at Wembley by West Ham United Football Club.
Given by the Mayor and Mayoress of the London Borough of Newham at the Town Hall, East Ham.
Reception Ticket...
CIVIC RECEPTION - 1980 Football Association Cup Final
Newham Town Hall: East Ham
16th July 1980
Civic Reception to celebrate the winning of the 1980 Football Association Challenge Cup Final at Wembley by West Ham United Football Club.
Given by the Mayor and Mayoress of the London Borough of Newham at the Town Hall, East Ham.
Reception Ticket...
CIVIC RECEPTION - 1980/81 Football League Division Two Champions
Newham Town Hall: East Ham
5th August 1981
Reception Ticket...
TRIBUTE to BOBBY MOORE OBE - 1990
The Savoy
21st January 1990
Tribute Dinner to honour Bobby Moore OBE by The Football Writers' Association
Image courtesy of John Northcutt
RAY STEWART TESTIMONIAL GENTLEMAN'S EVENING - 1990
Cafe Royal, Regent Street
19th November 1990
WEST HAM UNITED F.C. CENTENARY SPORTSMAN'S EVENING - 1996
Prince Regent Hotel
Manor Road
Woodford Bridge, Essex
15th January 1996
Image courtesy of John Northcutt
WEST HAM UNITED at WEMBLEY - 2000
The Banqueting Suite
Wembley Stadium
18th September 2000
NBN Promotions in association with Wembley National Stadium Limited present "A Final Whistle" Sporting Luncheon
Image courtesy of John Northcutt
THE BOYS OF '86 WEST HAM UNITED REUNION DINNER - 2001
Prince Regent Hotel
Manor Road
Woodford Bridge, Essex
31st May 2001
Image courtesy of John Northcutt
THE LAST "50 YEARS" of WEST HAM UNITED - 2002
Mountfield Marketing Services Ltd
8th April 2002
Function to raise funds for the Bobby Moore Fund for Imperial Cancer
WEST HAM UNITED GOLDEN JUBILEE LUNCHEON - 2002
Boleyn Ground, Upton Park
9th May 2002
Luncheon held at Upton Park in honour of the Queens's Golden Jubilee
FRANK McAVENNIE BENEFIT BALL - 2003
Britannia International Hotel
London Docklands
18th January 2003
JOHN LYALL - PLAQUE UNVEILING LUNCHEON - 2008
The Heritage Foundation
Upton Park
20th January 2008
Former West Ham United manager John Lyall has been honoured at Upton Park, the ground where he spent 34 years of his working life.
On Sunday 20th January 2008 around 300 people including members of the Lyall family, along with John's former team-mates and those who played under him, gathered for the ceremony organised by The Heritage Foundation
