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Private Dining Venue
Whatever the Occasion
At Chelmsford City Racecourse we offer a variety of private dining options to suit your needs. With two restaurants and several marquees, we are able to cater for intimate experiences for 60 people in our Club Restaurant & Lounge to larger events for up to 600 in our Summer Marquee and everything in between.
With an experienced, talented team of chefs, and leading suppliers that ensure every private dining experience is exceptional, you and your guests will be able to indulge in expertly crafted food. Whether you’re enjoying an elegant afternoon tea, champagne reception with canapes or multi-course lunches and dinners, our private dining packages are the ideal accompaniment to a day at Chelmsford City Racecourse or an event in thier own right.
Our experience and facilities provide us with the ability to host a range of events including private lunches and dinners, parties, dinners, galas, receptions and ceremonies.
Unbridled Passion
Our Executive Chef and their team have crafted a selection of exciting menus for you to choose from, or you can work closely with us to create something bespoke for you and your guests.
With a range featuring canapés to banquets, classic choices to the more imaginative and modern cuisine, we have all the ingredients to make your event a memorable one.
The Club Restaurant and Lounge is our flagship restaurant and provides a wonderful setting for any meal, with panoramic views overlooking the racecourse so you’re able to maintain a fantastic viewing experience in between your meal. We can cater up to 120 guests for dining here, providing the VIP treatment with our modern take on classic British dishes. An intimate space with a range of fine dining packages that can be tailored to your event, private dining at our Club Restaurant and Lounge enables you to take in the views of the races in complete sophistication.
Our Grandstand restaurant, The Fairwood, offers fantastic views of the winning line from a private terrace and a mouth-watering, seasonally inspired menu of carvery dishes, cold meats and seafood. We can cater groups up to 300 guests at The Fairwood, so whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger event, we can create a private dining package tailored to your needs.
Finishing Touches
Different occasions have different requirements, that’s why we have a choice of finishing touches to take your event to the next level. Choose from one of our curated wine lists, design your menu or speak to us about floristry, we have a catalogue of preferred suppliers who would love to be a part of making your time with us unique.
We’re proud to offer such a personalised service and look forward to sharing the journey with you.