Chester Race Company Hospitality Brochure

Chester Race Company

Hospitality2015

“We have been associated with Chester Racecourse

for a number of years both for staff events and client

entertaining. We have always been impressed with the

care and attention given to making these events special

and so when we were looking for a major sponsorship

opportunity, being able to stay with the team that we

trust was a perfect solution for our business”.

Peter Alderson,Managing DirectorLDF

“

Chester Race Company

Welcome to the 2015 Chester Race Company Season.

2014 was yet another busy and exciting year for us, both on and off the track.

The 2014 Boodles May Festival provided notable highlights with Dr Marwan Koukash securing his third stanjames.com Chester Cup success with Suegioo. However the story of the season must be Brown Panther and his win in the Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes and the scenes of jubilation that accompanied this success. The fact that Brown

Panther went on to win the Irish St Ledger and provide such a boost to racing in Cheshire has only intensified the importance of this victory.

Moving onto Polo, Chester Polo Team were again victorious in the Gerald Balding Cup, becoming the first team in history to ever win this prestigious tournament three years in a row. Our May International tournament welcomed a new title sponsor, LDF and the

Audi International returned for its third year in September.

The company’s catering brand, Horseradish secured a contract at the National Trust’s Speke Hall, Liverpool and became a preferred catering partner at a number of

prestigious regional venues including: Tatton Park, Tabley Collection, Chester Cathedral and Liverpool Cathedral. The team also delivered spectacular weddings celebrations along with hospitality at The International Cheese Show (Nantwich), Cholmondeley

Pageant of Power and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.

Our restaurants have experienced another successful 12 months, with Restaurant 1539 and The Weighing Room undergoing transformations. Following a sumptuous refurbishment, Restaurant 1539 continues to offer modern British menus in a new

contemporary and stylish space. Formally The Weighing Room, Commonhall St. Social launched in November last year and with a new team, the bar has been transformed

into a pre-loved, craft ale, county pub in Chester city centre. The White Horse has had another fantastic year and was voted Best Family Friendly Pub at the Chester & Cheshire

Food and Drink Awards.

Bangor on Dee Racecourse continued to flourish and instigated a number of new innovations; the course introduced a schooling day to its calendar which provided the

perfect stage to educate young horses in a safe and controlled environment. The day was extremely well received by trainers and there are plans for it to become an annual event.

Bangor also held its first Pony Club pony races, providing a wonderful opportunity to children from the local parishes and also held The Thoroughbred Association’s second

Stars of Tomorrow Hunt Foal Show where Mrs Pauline Cowey’s exceptional Malinas ex

Madam Jolie filly took Supreme Champion.

We hope that 2015 will be equally as successful, and look forward to welcoming

you to one of our fixtures or events this year.

2

Chester RacecourseA classic approach to racing

Think style, glamour and a vibrant atmosphere

and you’ll start to get an idea of what the Chester

Races experience is all about. With a range of

private facilities and restaurants available from

tables of 2, up to chalets for over 500 people,

it’s the perfect opportunity to entertain clients,

celebrate achievements with your team or enjoy

a special occasion with family or friends.

2015 Fixtures

MayBoodles May Festival: Betway Chester Cup DayWednesday 6th

Boodles May Festival: Boodles Ladies’ DayThursday 7th

Boodles May Festival: Boodles City DayFriday 8th

LDF International Polo WeekendFriday 22nd & Saturday 23rd

Matthew Clark DaySaturday 30th

JuneHalewood International Roman DaySaturday 13th

Grosvenor Shopping Centre Ladies’ EveningFriday 26th

Stella Artois Midsummer EveningSaturday 27th

JulyLadies’ & Gents EveningFriday 10th

Corbettsports City Plate DaySaturday 11th

Stella Artois Summer FestivalSaturday 18th

AugustMBNA Family Fun DaySunday 2nd

Ladies’ DaySaturday 22nd

SeptemberEngland International Polo WeekendFriday 4th & Saturday 5th

Betfair Autumn FestivalFriday 11th

Betfair Autumn FestivalSaturday 12th

Season FinaleSaturday 26th

4

Chester Racecourse Facilities

1. Leverhulme Stand2. Turf Restaurant (Ground Floor)3. County Stand4. County Stand Lawn5. Tattersalls Enclosure6. Tattersalls Stand7. 1539 Restaurant8. Dee Stand Enclosure9. Dee Stand 10. Pre-Parade Ring

11. The White Horse12. Roodee Lawn13. Paddock Entrance14. Car Parking15. Paddock Champagne Bar16. Parade Ring17. County Champagne Bar18. Owners & Trainers Pavilion Suite19. Weighing Room20. Finishing Post

29

19

18

16

23

24

25

1514

13

1112

10

17

21. Subway22. Pavilion Bar23. Paddock Rooms24. Annual Members bar25. Parade Ring Corner26. Final Furlong27. Festival Chalets28. Festival Chalets (May Only)29. The Crossing

Behind the Scenes Tours

Take a glimpse behind the scenesbefore a day at the races. Adults £15.00, Children £7.50Please include at time of booking.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

89

20

21

22

28

26

27

28

6

PrivateFacilities

A private box in either the County or the

Leverhulme Stand is the ultimate in comfort

and luxury. If you prefer to be closer to

the action, then choose from our Festival

Chalets or Paddock Rooms.

The perfect venue to host a corporate day at the races. We offer private boxes in both the County and the Leverhulme Stands, each box provides spectacular views of the Final Furlong, Winning Post and the Paddock. All of the private boxes have been recently refurbished to the highest standard to provide exceptional facilities, each with its own private balcony.

We can provide facilities and packages to meet your individual requirements; the smallest box capacity is for 10 people and the largest is for 90 people.

Package Prices

Prestige Vintage Premier

Boodles May Festival £374 £329 N/A

MBNA Family Fun Day £254 £209 £189

All other fixtures £349 £305 £279

Please see page 12 for for package details

Private Boxes

Prices are per person +VAT at the current prevailing rate 01244 304 606 | hospitality.chester-races.com 8

If you want your guests to feel the action as it’s happening then the Festival Chalets are the perfect raceday option. The Chalets are located just back from the track within the Final Furlong, which means your guests are just a few steps away from the running rails as the horses thunder past. Updated for the 2014 season, they offer a contemporary and spacious setting.

If you want to take a break between races you can simply stroll the short distance to listen to the jazz band serenading racegoers in Chester Racecourse’s exclusive Festival Village.The minimum required per booking for the May Festival is 30 people. Fixtures from Saturday 30th May require a minimum of 26 peopleper booking.

Package Prices


Boodles May Festival £310 £266 £239

MBNA Family Fun Day,3oth May & 18th July 2 course BBQ lunch package £89



Festival Chalets

Prices are per person +VAT at the current prevailing rate 01244 304 606 | hospitality.chester-races.com

The Paddock at Chester is the true heart of the Racecourse. The Paddock Rooms are perfectly situated and offer private dining, along with the opportunity to relax on your own terrace overlooking theParade Ring.

The Paddock area is the perfect place to soak up the day’s atmosphere. You can see the horses and jockeys preparing for the races in the Parade Ring, enjoy a glass of Champagne in the VIP Champagne Bar or just watch the world go by; including a celebrity or two. The minimum required per booking for these facilities is 20 people.

Package Prices


Boodles May Festival £310 £266 N/A

MBNA Family Fun Day 2 course BBQ lunch package £89



The Paddock Rooms

PrivateHospitalityPackages

Prestige Package

• Admission badge• Prestige menu offering a five course

gourmet meal with selected wines including port with cheese

• Complimentary bar throughout the day to include:

• Free flowing Champagne• Pimms No1 Served during racing• Spirits by the measure• Selection of minerals and mixtures• Canned beer and stout• Bottled lagers and alcopops• Afternoon tea*• Racecard• Car park Pass (1 per guest)• Racing newspapers• Betting facilities• Floral decoration• Signage• Television viewing

Vintage Package

• Admission badge• House Champagne reception• (2x glasses per person)• Four course plated or buffet lunch• Complimentary bar throughout the day

to include:• Pimms No1 Served during racing• Standard spirits by the measure• Upgraded red and white wine• Selection of minerals and mixtures• Canned beer and stout• Bottled lagers and alcopops• Afternoon tea*• Racecard• Car park Pass (1 per 2 guests)• Racing newspapers• Betting facilities• Floral decoration• Signage• Television viewing

Premier Package

• Admission badge• Four course plated or buffet lunch• Complimentary bar throughout the day

to include:• Prosecco reception on arrival (1 glass per person)• House red and white wine• Selection of minerals• Canned beer and stout• Bottled lagers and alcopops• Afternoon tea*• Racecard• Car park Pass (1 per 2 guests)• Racing newspapers• Betting facilities• Floral decoration• Signage• Television viewing

BBQ Package**

• Admission badge• Two course BBQ lunch• Cash bar• Racecard• Car park Pass (1 per 2 guests)• Betting facilities• Television viewing

*Replaced with canapés during evening fixtures

**This package is available in the Paddock Rooms& Festival Chalets, on selected dates only

Private Hospitality Packages


OurRestaurants

Our selection of on-course restaurants

will make your day at the races an

unforgettable experience.

Restaurant1539 is named after the year that racing first took place on the famous Roodee at Chester. This stylish and contemporary glass-fronted restaurant boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the racecourse.

Following a plush refurbishment in 2014, the restaurant is more suited to smaller groups of individuals, friends and family. Offering modern British cooking with a focus on locally sourced produce, the restaurant has won awards such as ‘Taste of Cheshire’ and ‘Large Restaurant of the Year’ at Chester’s Tourism awards, and has retained its AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence.

MBNA Family Fun Day Package• A glass of Champagne on arrival• County Stand admission badge*• Table reserved for your use throughout the day• Traditional four course Sunday lunch menu• Cash bar and extensive wine list• Racecard• Betting facilities• Panoramic/television viewing dependant on location

*Ground floor access only

1539 Package• A glass of Champagne on arrival• County Stand admission badge*• Table reserved for your use throughout the day• Four course à la carte menu, coffee and chocolates

• Cash bar and extensive wine list• Racecard• Betting facilities• Panoramic/television viewing dependant on location

Package Prices

Window / Raised Front (Second row) Main (Rear section)

Boodles May Festival £209 £179 £159

MBNA Family Fun Day £125 £115 £105


Restaurant 1539


The Turf Restaurant is situated on the ground floor of the County Stand. During the Boodles May Festival the restaurant offers a fine dining experience perfect for couples and smaller groups. To ensure the ambience of the restaurant is maintained, bookings of no more than 10 people will be accepted. If your party is in excess of 10 people, the Final Furlong Restaurant will be better suited to your requirements.

Boodles May Festival Package• County Stand admission badge* • Table reserved throughout the day• A glass of Champagne on arrival• Four course table d’hôte menu• Afternoon tea• Cash bar• Racecard• Betting facilities• Floral decoration• Television viewing

Price: £155*Ground floor access only

All other fixturesAfter the Boodles May Festival, The Turf will offer a three course menu. The package will include County admission along with access to the Grandstand seating (unreserved) offering fabulous views of the course and theWinning Post.

• Admission provides County access and unreserved Grandstand seating

• A reserved table• Three course lunch• Cash bar• Racecard• Betting facilities• Floral decoration• Television viewing

Price: £125

The Turf Restaurant


The Final Furlong Restaurant is located within the Festival Village adjacent to the Chalets. After dining inside the restaurant you are able to stroll to the rails of the race track to watch the thrilling action in the final minutes of the races. Private tables for the day accommodate up to 12 guests.

All-Inclusive Four CourseLunch PackageAvailable at theBoodles May Festival

• Final Furlong admission badge*• A reserved table• A glass of house Champagne on arrival • Sumptuous four course buffet lunch• All inclusive bar (includes house wines,

beers, lagers, standard spirits & soft drinks)• Afternoon tea• Racecard• Car park pass (1 per 2 guests)• Floral decoration• Betting facilities• Television viewing

Price: £240

All-Inclusive Two CourseCarvery PackageAvailable for the remainderof the season

• Final Furlong admission badge*• A reserved table• A glass of Prosecco on arrival • Two course carvery lunch (Main course

followed by a selection of desserts & cheese)• All inclusive bar (includes house wines,

beers, lagers, standard spirits & soft drinks)• Racecard• Car park pass (1 per 2 guests)• Floral decoration• Betting facilities• Television viewing

Price: £169

*provides access to the Paddock area and County Stand Lawn

The Final Furlong


Enjoy your raceday from our modern Gastro Pub. With rich wood interiors and glazed panoramic views of the Paddock, it’s the perfect place from which to enjoy the buzz of the Pre Parade and Parade Rings. The White Horse offers two packages throughout the season.

Restaurant Package• Paddock admission badge*• A reserved table• Three course table d’hôte menu with coffee• Cash bar• Racecard• Betting facilities• Television viewing

Garden Package (Outside Seating)

• Paddock admission badge*• A reserved table (outdoors)• Voucher for£15 per person, redeemable against the BBQ menu on the day

• Betting facilities• Cash bar

*provides access to the Paddock area and County Stand Lawn

Package Prices

Restaurant Package Garden Package

Boodles May Festival £149 £75

MBNA Family Fun Day £70 £55

All other fixtures £100 £65

The White Horse


The Finishing Post

This facility is located in the Paddock adjacent to the Finishing Post and is the perfect vantage point to watch the thrilling end to the race. Enjoy a full bar facility along with an exceptional range of wineand Champagne.

Finishing Post Package • County Concourse admission badge*

• Table reserved throughout the day**

• Cash bar• Race card• Betting facilities

Package Prices

Price

Boodles May Festival £75

MBNA Family Fun Day £45

All other fixtures £65


*Ground floor access only to the County Stand ** Outside seating

18

...end a great day with comfort just steps away

Book today on

01244 327 900hiexpress.com

ChesterPolo

We welcome you to indulge in the glitz and glamour of polo on the picturesque Roodee; the perfect place to watch one of the world’s most exciting sports.

Chester Polo offers luxury VIP hospitality packages, with Friday’s package offering ideal corporate entertainment. Whilst Saturday has a wonderful, relaxed feel, perfect for social gatherings with friendsand family.

LDF International Polo WeekendFriday 22nd & Saturday 23rd May 2015

England International Polo WeekendFriday 4th & Saturday 5th September 2015

Friday’s Package (both events)• Admission• Champagne reception• Three course lunch• ½ bottle of wine per person

Price: £105

Saturday’s Package(both events)• Admission • Prosecco reception• 2 course buffet lunch

Price: £55

Polo at Chester Racecourse is firmly established on theBritish Polo circuit and provides some of the most prestigious

social events of the North West.

Chester Polo


Bangor-On-DeeRacecourseFrom town to country

Chester’s sister course,

Bangor-On-Dee Racecourse truly

is a hidden gem, nestled in the

unspoilt Welsh countryside.

The view from the racecourse is one

not be be forgotten, pair this with nail

biting jump racing, elegant hospitality

facilities and restaurants, and you have

a perfect day in the making.

Hosting 16 race fixtures through the

year, this beautiful course is really is

one of a kind, and the only racecourse

in the country without a grandstand.

2015 Fixtures

JanuaryTuesday 6th

Monday 19th

FebruaryFriday 6th

Wednesday 25th

MarchSaturday 21st

AprilSaturday 18th

MayFriday 1st(Evening)Saturday 16th

JulyFriday 31st

AugustFriday 21st

OctoberThursday 1st

Tuesday 27th

NovemberWednesday 11th

Saturday 28th

DecemberFriday 11th

Tuesday 22nd

22

Bangor - On - Dee Racecourse Facilities

1. Chalets2. Marquee3. Bangor Course Bar4. Coach and Car Park5. Paddock Restaurant6. Owners & Trainers Bar7. Pre-Parade Ring8. Parade Ring9. Weighing Room10. The Stable Door11. Dee Suite12. Annual Members13. Food Court14. The Wynnstay15. The Maelor Bar

Behind the Scenes Tours

Take a glimpse behind the scenesbefore a day at the races.

Adults £15.00, Children £7.50Please include at time of booking.

1

2

3 5

7

8

4

6

9

10

11

12 13

14

15

24

PrivateHospitality

The Paddock Enclosure is the atmospheric heart ofthe Racecourse and is where all of our private facilitiesare located. It also includes bars, eateries, the Pre-Paradeand Parade Ring plus elevated viewing of the racetrack,particularly welcome in the light of Bangor-On-Dee’sunique position as the only Racecourse in the countrynot to have a Grandstand.

The Paddock Enclosure

Chalets Chalets are the perfect answer for those wishing to take a party of between 20 to 160 people to the races and offer a superb view of the Racecourse. Racegoers in the Chalets dine within comfort of their own private facility and then watch the racing from their own private vantage point providedby the surrounding decking. Price: £96

The MarqueeIn many ways, the Marquee option is very similar to that of the Chalets. Situated in the Paddock, opposite the Parade Ring and only a short distance from the racetrack, the main difference lies in the capacity, which for the Marquees is from 50 to 500 people.

Price: £96

The Dee SuiteThe Dee Suite is a located in the centre of the Paddock Enclosure, a suite of rooms which accommodates up to 75 guests. This facility is particularly suited to avid racegoers as lunch is served in advance of racing. The Parade Ring and elevated viewing are easily accessible from theDee Suite.

Price: £69


Gold Package(Available in the Chalets, Marquees & Dee Suite)

• Admission badge• Use of the facility throughout the day• Three course plated / buffet lunch• Account/cash bar throughout the day

(payable on departure)• Coffee and chocolates• Racecard• Betting facilities• Television viewing• Floral decoration• Signage

The following drinks packages can be added to the Gold Package:

Gold Package (Available in the Chalets, Marquee & Dee Suite)

• Paddock Admission badge• Use of the facility throughout the day• Three course plated / buffet lunch• Account/cash bar throughout the day

(payable on departure)• Coffee and chocolates

Upgrade your package

+ Silver Drinks Package £39.50 • Prosecco reception (1 glass per person) • House wines • Beers and lagers • Alcopops • Soft drinks

• Racecard• Betting facilities• Television viewing• Floral decoration• Signage

+ Gold Drinks Package £52.75 • Champagne reception (2 glasses per person) • Upgraded red and white wines • Beers and lagers, alcopops • Standard spirits • Soft drinks and mixers

26

Bangor-On-Dee’s two restaurants are located in thePaddock Enclosure and provide the perfect place to relaxand meet with friends or host clients.

OurRestaurants

The Paddock Restaurant

Paddock Restaurant Package* • Paddock admission badge• Table reserved throughout the day• Three course table d’hote menu• Coffee and chocolates• Cash bar throughout the day• Racecard• Betting facilities• Television viewing• Floral decoration

Price: £79

Enhance your package

Afternoon tea (day meetings only)+£12.50 per person

Canapes (evening meetings only)+£12.50 per person

Guarantee your window table+£10 per person

*Maximum booking size: 20 people


The Paddock Restaurant is a spacious, glass fronted building located opposite the Parade Ring. The buzzing atmosphere complements the sumptuous menus and fine wines. If later in the day you want to take a breather and view the horses, you can just step outside on the terrace.

28

01244 304 606

hospitality.chester-races.com

01978 780 323

bangorondeeraces.co.uk

The Wynnstay with it’s own garden, is located near to the Betting Ring and offers racegoers a fully licensed bar. It’s lively atmosphere makes The Wynnstay an excellent choice.

The Wynnstay Package • Paddock admission badge• Table reserved throughout the day• Two course carvery• Racecard• Betting facilities

Price: £40

The Wynnstay Restaurant

Documents

Chester Race Company Hospitality Brochure