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CHRISTMAS PA R T I E S AT A S C O T Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in great company and with good cheer. INDEXd Parties PAGE Shared Christmas Parties
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Exclusive Christmas Parties
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Grandstand Exclusive Parties
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Fitting Spaces
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Let Us Inspire You
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Help The Party Go With A Swing
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Travel & Accommodation
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SHARED CHRISTMAS PA R T I E S Ascot invites you to celebrate the festive season with friends and colleagues in true red carpet style.
A B S O L U T E LY D E F I N I T E LY AT T E N D I N G Christmas with added glitz and glamour 4
Feel like royalty at a Christmas party hosted in the iconic surroundings of the world’s most famous racecourse. The fabulous food, service and entertainment at our shared parties makes this an invitation anyone would be thrilled to receive. Your table awaits....
MENU
PLANT BASED MENU
STARTER
STARTER
Oak smoked salmon and potted crab rillette Apple and beetroot salad, lemon gel ...
Vegetable tartar Alfalfa, sprouts, puffed rice, basil gel ...
MAIN COURSE
MAIN COURSE
Seared breast of chicken Goose fat roast potatoes, braised carrot, cauliflower purée, sage jus ...
Confit King oyster mushroom, Squash fondant, cauliflower purée, roasted florets, red wine sauce ...
DESSERT
DESSERT
Chocolate bar Whipped white chocolate, chocolate crumble
Chocolate bar Whipped white chocolate, chocolate crumble
Package inclusions: •
Christmas theming in our Pavilion Suite
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Welcome drink on arrival
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Delicious three-course festive menu
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Tea, coffee and mince pie station
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Christmas table novelties
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Professional production and lighting
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5 piece band
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DJ and disco
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Blackjack and roulette casino for charity*
Coffee station and festive treats
Coffee station and festive treats
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Cash bar
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Full event & planning management
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Free parking
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On-site security
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Free cloakroom
For shared and exclusive standard packages. Plant-based menu available on request.
* small charge apply
Prices from £49.00 + VAT per person* * For optional upgrades and enhancements, please see pages 14-15
December party dates:
Schedule of events:
Saturday 4th | Saturday 11th
18:30
Doors & bar open
Thursday 16th
19:30
Dinner served with entertainment
* Some dates sold out, to view availability click here
21:00
Live band, DJ & casino tables open
23:00
Late night snack open
00:30
Bar closes
01:00
Carriages
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E XC L U S I V E CHRISTMAS PA R T I E S Revel in an unmissable evening that’s exclusively yours to enjoy. With the freedom to either choose our generous standard package as it stands, add some enhancements or go fully bespoke and design the night entirely your way, you can confidently expect a Christmas party that will linger long in the memory of colleagues, and friends.
L E G E N DA RY VENUE L E G E N DA RY PA R T Y Make it one to remember 6
What makes a party go from very good to truly great is all in the detail. Our highly experienced Christmas team will take great delight in helping you choose the right location and room set-up, making any special themes take flight and ensuring that your preferred food and drink service is full of flavour, fun and flair.
50 - 600 capacity
Please explore the customisable options on the following pages and don’t hesitate to give us a call to discover more about bespoke alternatives.
Exclusive Package* inclusions:
SPECIAL OFFER
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Welcome glass of fizz on arrival
Valid Sunday-Tuesday nights
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Delicious three-course festive menu
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Half a bottle of wine per person
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Three-course set dinner menu Tea/coffee and Christmas treats
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Coffee with a festive treat and mince pie station
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Christmas table novelties
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Private cash or account bar
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Christmas novelties
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Professional production and lighting
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Our resident DJ and dancefloor
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Private cash or account bar
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Full event & planning management
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Free parking
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On-site security
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Free cloakroom
Prices from £49.00 + VAT per person* *Based on a minimum of 60 people For optional upgrades and enhancements, please see pages 14-15
Party dates: November, December and January, subject to availability
Prices from £69.00 + VAT per person* *Based on a minimum of 60 people For optional upgrades and enhancements, please see pages 14-15
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G R A N D S TA N D E XC L U S I V E PA R T I E S Sometimes only epic will do… If you’re looking to give between 600 and 3,000 guests a night to remember, look no further than Ascot’s impressive Grandstand Galleria. With its soaring 27-metre high atrium, this is the perfect place at which to party on a grand scale and embrace your very own private nightclub vibe. Lively, fun and informal, the atrium is a perfect space where very large groups may mingle freely, enjoy a tasty street food buffet and ample drinks outlets, and hit the dancefloor for a mighty mix of party anthems courtesy of our popular DJ.
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Grandstand Package inclusions: • • • • • • • • • •
Welcome glass of fizz on arrival Delicious two-course buffet Tea/coffee and Christmas treats Christmas novelties DJ & dancefloor Private cash or account bars Full event & planning management Free parking On-site security Free cloakroom
Party dates: December, subject to availability
Prices from £85.00 + VAT per person* *Based on a minimum of 600 people for the above package For optional upgrades and enhancements, please see pages 14-15
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FITTING S PAC E S From an intimate celebration for forty to a gathering of thousands, Ascot has space to fit both the numbers and the preferred style of surroundings for your exclusive or even bespoke Christmas party. Elegant and formal or fun and informal, the choice is yours. Our collection of restaurants and suites for 2021 include: • Grandstand Atrium • Large Boxes • ON 5 Suite • Parade Ring Suite • Panoramic Suite • Royal Ascot Racing Club Rooms • The Pavilion Suite • Windsor Forest Suite Please visit https://ascot.co.uk/conferences-and-events/ christmas-parties for further information, or contact us for a personalised Christmas proposal
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LET US INSPIRE YO U
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Bespoke Parties The mystery and intrigue of a Venetian Masquerade, the joyful buzz of a Bollywood Street Party or the black-tie elegance of a Hollywood Night… just some thoughts for you to consider as your bespoke Christmas party theme. Be as imaginative as you like, or alternatively contact us to discuss ideas – we will be delighted to bring your concept to life!
Tailored Inclusions Customise your event however you please. Whether the preference is for traditional roast turkey or international street food, a cocktail reception or craft beers on ice, harpists or house music – we’re here to throw you and your guests the most memorable party of the year. Please contact us for an exclusive proposal, tailored to your requirements.
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DRINKS OPTIONS Organise some rounds with pre-purchased, flexible drinks vouchers – or make a generous ‘everything is on us’ gesture with an all-inclusive package.
HELP THE PA R T Y GO WITH A SWING
Drinks Vouchers Each individual voucher may be exchanged for either a glass of wine OR bottle of beer OR two soft drinks. £5.00 incl. VAT
Drinks Packages
Pre-bookable extras for your guests
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Beer, wine and soft drinks
£42 + VAT
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Beer, house wine, spirits and soft drinks
£50 + VAT
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Sparkling wine, wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
£52 + VAT
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Champagne, wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
£65 + VAT
Prices per person. Wine and Champagne are house varieties. Drinks vouchers available for all parties; drinks packages for exclusive parties only.
MIX IT UP!
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Bonus Offer Any celebration is amplified when there’s a delicious cocktail to enjoy. Book an exclusive Christmas party for 200 people or more and we’ll include an expert mixologist to bring the extra sparkle, skill and theatrics of cocktail-making to your evening.
FOOD OPTIONS A well-timed bite to eat is an aspect of any party which is always gratefully received. Add to your credentials as host by providing a selection of thoughtful and delicious morsels for all to enjoy. Canapés Add a little extra elegance to your drinks reception with a selection of canapés from £5.00 + VAT (based on two per person). Please contact us to discuss the various options available
E N T E R TA I N M E N T OPTIONS For a truly bespoke party, please talk to us about any specific entertainment you would like to incorporate in order to further enhance the evening. We can accommodate most requests* including photobooths, singers, musicians, caricaturists, magicians, casino tables and more.
Canapés only applicable for exclusive parties
Late Night Snacks As the evening draws on, beat ‘the munchies’ with a choice of crowd-pleasing snacks served at a time of your choosing. Including: Pizzas Hotdogs From £5.00 + VAT per person
GIFT OPTIONS Delight your guests with a special memento or thank you gift from the Ascot Shop*. A wide range of products is available including small individual items, set gift bags and fully bespoke options. * Details on request/additional costs will apply.
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T R AV E L TO A S C OT M4 Windsor
Located within beautiful wooded Berkshire countryside near Windsor Great Park, Ascot Racecourse is easily reached by both car and train from London and the home counties. Accessible from many major road networks, it boasts close proximity to the M3, M4 and M25 motorways, as well as the A332 and A329.
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Parking
Windsor Road A332
Ascot is pleased to offer ample free parking for minibuses, coaches and up to 6,000 cars, with Christmas party parking located directly opposite the entrance to the racecourse.
Reservoirs
Winkfield Road
ASCOT RACECOURSE
Taxis and Drop Offs A dedicated taxi rank and private vehicle drop-off zone within 100m of the entrance are provided for the convenience of guests.
Winkfield Underpass
Track
By Rail For those arriving by train (27 minutes from Reading, 52 minutes from London Waterloo), the racecourse is just a ten-minute uphill walk (or two-minute taxi ride) from Ascot station. For train times, visit nationalrail.co.uk. Taxis, coaches and shuttle buses may also be arranged to transport guests between the racecourse and other hotels/points. Please ask our Christmas team for further information on transport and accommodation.
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Grandstand
M4/A329 Bracknell A329 High Street
Holloways Underpass
Heath Tunnel (Pedestrian)
Parade Ring
War Memorial M3/A322/A332 Bagshot
Car Park
Egham To Ascot Railway Station
Make a stay of it Book a convenient and comfortable stay to round off the night. Our Preferred Hotels partnership provides a wide range of quality hotels to suit all budgets, with 950 rooms available within a 10-minute drive of the racecourse; all offer Ascot guests either a discounted rate or something a little extra to enhance their stay.
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The Royal Foresters
ascot.co.uk 0344 346 3611 christmasparties@ascot.co.uk 18