Chester

Red Squirrel Events is a leading supplier of official corporate hospitality packages at Chester Racecourse.

Chester stages 13 days of top class flat racing between May and September. Highlight of the year is the three day May Festival which in 2010 takes place between the 5th and 7th of May. This has fast become one of the highlights of the North West social calendar with glamour, style and fashion accompanying quality racing, including the Chester Vase, the Chester Cup and the Ormonde Stakes.

A number of private box, marquee and restaurant options are available.

PRIVATE BOXES

There are breathtaking views across the Racecourse and the Paddock from the private boxes in the County Stand and Leverhulme Stand. Each box has an elegant décor and its own private balcony. The smallest box capacity is for 10 persons and the largest can accommodate 50.

FESTIVAL CHALETS

The trackside festival chalets run along the final furlong allowing guests to step out of the chalet and stand against the rails to watch the racing. If you want to take a break in between races you can simply stroll a short distance to listen to the jazz band serenading racegoers in Chester Racecourse's exclusive tented village. The minimum required per booking for the May Festival is 30 persons and the maximum is 40. From June to September, the minimum required per booking is 24 persons and the maximum is 40.

PADDOCK ROOMS

Chester race days attract huge numbers of racegoers which is all part of its legendary appeal. The Paddock, the heart of the Racecourse, is the place to see a kaleidoscope of horses, bookies, jockeys and if you're eagle eyed, even a celebrity! The paddock suites are perfectly situated overlooking the Parade Ring giving you the choice of dining in your private suite and relaxing on the private patio and when you're ready, joining the melee of the Paddock's racegoing crowd. The minimum required per booking is 24 persons and the maximum is 30.

There are four package options for the private facilities at Chester, these being as follows:

Classic Package

  • Admission badge
  • Four course plated or buffet lunch
  • Account bar throughout the day
  • Afternoon tea (canapes for evening meetings)
  • Racecard
  • Car park pass (1 per 2 guests)
  • Floral decoration
  • Signage
  • Tote betting facilities
  • Television viewing

Premier Package

  • Admission badge
  • Four course plated or buffet lunch
  • Complimentary bar throughout the day to include Pimm's No. 1 Reception (1 x glass per person), Heathcotes house red & white wine, selection of minerals, canned beer & stout, bottled lager & alcopops
  • Afternoon tea (canapes for evening meetings)
  • Racecard
  • Car park pass (1 per 2 guests)
  • Floral decoration
  • Signage
  • Tote betting facilities
  • Television viewing

Vintage Package

  • Admission badge
  • House Champagne Reception (2 x glasses per person)
  • Four course plated or buffet lunch
  • Complimentary bar throughout the day to include Pimm's No. 1 served during racing, spirits by the measure, selected red & white wine, selection of minerals and mixers, canned beer and stout, bottled lagers and alcopops
  • Afternoon tea (canapes for evening meetings)
  • Racecard
  • Car park pass (1 per 2 guests)
  • Racing newspaper
  • Tote betting facilities
  • Floral decoration
  • Signage
  • Television viewing

Prestige Package

  • Admission badge
  • Four course Prestige menu
  • Complimentary bar throughout the day to include Premier Cru Champagne, Pimm's No. 1 served during racing, spirits by the measure, wine specially selected to compliment each course, selection of minerals and mixtures, canned beer and stout, bottled lagers and alcopops
  • Afternoon tea served with canapes and champagne
  • Racecard
  • Car park pass (1 per person)
  • Racing newspaper
  • Floral decoration
  • Signage
  • Television viewing

FINAL FURLONG RESTAURANT

The Final Furlong restaurant is located in the tented village near the Festival Chalets. Patrons of the Final Furlong dine inside the restaurant, enjoying an all inclusive bar, and then during racing are able to stroll to the rails of the race track to watch the thrilling action in the final minutes of the races. The Final Furlong restaurant offers you the opportunity of hiring your private table for the day accommodating up to 10 guests per table.

The Final Furlong Restaurant hospitality package includes:

  • Final Furlong admission badge (provides access to the Paddock area & County Lawn)
  • Table reserved throughout the day
  • A glass of Champagne on arrival
  • A four course Buffet Meal, to include fresh seafood, salads and carved meats
  • All inclusive bar (house wines, beers, lagers, standard spirits & soft drinks)
  • Afternoon tea
  • Racecard
  • Car park pass (1 per 2 guests)
  • Television viewing
  • Floral decoration
  • Tote betting facilities

For meetings from 22nd May a Special Final Furlong Buffet package is available. This includes:

  • Final Furlong admission badge (provides access to the Paddock area & County Lawn)
  • Table reserved throughout the day
  • A four course Buffet Meal, to include fresh seafood, salads and carved meats
  • Account bar payable on departure
  • Afternoon tea
  • Racecard
  • Car park pass (1 per 2 guests)
  • Television viewing
  • Floral decoration
  • Tote betting facilities

TURF RESTAURANT

The Turf restaurant is situated on the ground floor of Chester Racecourse's premier enclosure and serves traditional French cuisine. Providing access to the County Stand Concourse and with your own table throughout the day, the Turf is perfectly suited for an intimate dining experience. To ensure the ambience of the restaurant is maintained, bookings of no more than 8 persons will be accepted. If your party is in excess of 8 persons, the Final Furlong restaurant will be better suited to your requirements.

The Turf Restaurant hospitality package includes:

  • County Concourse admission badge (ground floor access only)
  • Table reserved for your exclusive use throughout the day
  • A four course a la carte menu; based on classical French cuisine
  • Cash bar
  • French Pastries
  • Cheeseboard
  • Racecard
  • Television viewing
  • Tote betting facilities
  • Floral decoration

1539 RESTAURANT

The restaurant - 1539 - is named after the year racing first took place in this famous city. The glass fronted, panoramic restaurant has magnificent views. With a focus on local produce 1539 gives you the opportunity to experience contemporary British cooking at its best.

The 1539 Restaurant hospitality package includes:

  • County Concourse admission badge (ground floor access only)
  • Table reserved for your exclusive use throughout the day
  • A five course a la carte menu
  • Cash bar
  • Racecard
  • Television viewing
  • Tote betting facilities
  • Floral decoration
  • Panoramic viewing

THE HORSE & JOCKEY

The Horse and Jockey will be based in the Paddock for the 2010 May Festival and will then be relocated to the Festival Village near the Corporate Chalets which will give the patrons the opportunity to watch the racing action from the trackside.

The Horse and Jockey will be a very popular option and advance booking is highly recommended. The package price includes admission to the Racecourse and a three course a la carte gastro pub style menu.

The Horse & Jockey hospitality package includes:

  • Horse and Jockey admission badge (Parade Ring and County Lawn access only)
  • Table reserved for your exclusive use throughout the day
  • Three course a la carte menu (gastro pub style)
  • Cash bar
  • Race card
  • Television viewing
  • Tote betting facilities

SILKS RESTAURANT (Ladies Day only - Thursday 6th May 2010)

Silks Restaurant is private 180 seater restaurant located within the festival village, with easy access to the Parade Ring and a reserved viewing area inside the final furlong on the rails to enjoy the thrilling action as it unfolds.

Channel 4's Derek Thompson will be your celebrity host and tipster for the day. The package includes:

  • Admission badge
  • Pimm's No 1 reception
  • Four course luncheon
  • Complimentary bar throughout the day
  • Afternoon tea
  • Racecard
  • Car park pass (1 per 2 guests)
  • Floral decoration
  • Tote betting facilities
  • Television viewing
  • Racing newspaper
  • Celebrity Racing Host Derek Thompson
  • Experienced Event Management in constant attendance throughout the day 

Bookings can be made for a minimum of 2 people with private tables available for parties of 10 and 12.

Contact Red Squirrel Events to discuss your requirements.