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Celebration of Life
4 hour-hire for your chosen venue
A choice of spaces for 60-900 guests
Fully Accessible Venues
Complimentary Parking
Wake Venues Essex
We can offer a tranquil setting for honouring the lives of loved ones. Our venue offers a serene, flexible and elegant space designed to provide comfort and support during life’s most personal moments. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we provide a comfortable environment for a meaningful Celebration of Life event.
Losing a loved one is never easy. At Chelmsford City Racecourse, we believe in celebrating the lives of those who have touched our hearts and understand the importance of honouring their memory in a way that brings comfort and peace to everyone involved. With spaces accommodating 60 – 900 guests, Chelmsford City Racecourse is the ideal location for family and friends to come together, to honour, mourn but also celebrate and remember someone.
What we can offer
Our Celebration of Life package offers an excellent buffet selection with tea and coffee service as well as full bar facilities, and an outdoor terrace. A memory table will also be provided which will allow a dedicated space for you to display framed photos, keepsakes and cherished mementos.
We understand that planning a Celebration of Life is a deeply personal and emotional process. Our team is here to support you and ensure every detail is taken care of, so you can focus on what matters most, remembering and cherishing the life of the person you love. Contact us today to learn more about our spaces, availability, and how we can help create a memorable, meaningful event.
Our celebration of life package includes the following features, with the option to add additional extras if required.
From £55
- 4 hour hire of chosen venue
- Unlimited tea & coffee
- Finger buffet including:
A selection of sandwiches (gf available)
Traditional sausage rolls (gf & vg available)
Buttermilk chicken goujons (gf & vg available)
Chickpea & beetroot falafel (vg)
Crudités (gf & vg)
Crisp bowls (v) (gf & vg available)
Mixed leaf salad with balsamic and olive oil dressing (gf & vg)
Sun-tomato pesto pasta salad (gf & VG available) - Memorial table
- Facilities for background music
- stocked bar with staff
- TV screens to display images of your loved one
Additional extras:
Additional buffet item – £6pp
Arrival drink – £8pp
