The Derby Festival 2009 Hospitality Packages

Queen’s Stand Private Boxes

Offering breathtaking views over the racecourse, finishing straight and the Downs the Queen’s Stand private boxes are always in high demand. The parade ring and winners enclosure are close by giving you the opportunity to view your favourite runners pre- and post-race. The Queen’s Stand private boxes can be hired as a single box or connected to make a double box. A single box can accommodate groups of 16 for a seated meal and groups of 24 for a buffet meal.

Queen’s Stand Private Boxes Package Includes:

• Entrance badge
• Car Parking passes (1 pass per 4 guests)
• Morning tea, coffee and pastries
• Pimm’s and champagne reception with canapés
• Complimentary bar (available until 30 minutes after the last race)
• Five-course gourmet lunch with selected fine wines
• Liqueurs served with ground coffee
• Full English afternoon tea
• Racecards
• Official Derby magazine
• Racing papers

Grandstand Private Boxes

Epsom’s new Grandstand offers 14 private boxes which are in high demand for the Epsom Derby Festival.

Grandstand box holders can view the course, finishing straight and the Downs from the comfort of your own private box. There is also access to a shared balcony at the back of the Grandstand which overlooks the parade ring. 

The Grandstand private boxes can be hired as a single box or connected to make a double. There are two corner boxes, which offer spectacular views over the Downs and the track. In addition to this there is also The Downs View Suite, this is a large private box situated in a prime position in the middle of the Grandstand’s second floor. The Downs View Suite is available to hire for large private parties of 100 for a seated meal or 130 for a buffet meal. A single box will accommodate 16 for a seated meal and 24 for a buffet meal.

Grandstand Private Boxes Package Includes:

• Entrance badge
• Car Parking passes (1 pass per 4 guests)
• Morning tea, coffee and pastries
• Pimm’s and champagne reception with canapés
• Complimentary bar (available until 30 minutes after the last race)
• Five-course gourmet lunch with selected fine wines
• Liqueurs served with ground coffee
• Full English afternoon tea
• Racecards
• Official Derby magazine
• Racing papers

Derby Suite

Located on the third floor of the Queen’s Stand, the Derby Suite has private balconies overlooking the winner’s circle, finishing line and the parade ring. With stunning views across the Downs and the City of London, you will have the opportunity to view the runners both pre- and post-race, without leaving the comfort of your hospitality suite.

Derby Suite Hospitality Package:

• Entrance badge
• Car Parking passes (1 pass per 4 guests Private tables for 2-10 guests)
• Morning tea, coffee with pastries
• Pimm’s and champagne reception with canapés
• Complimentary bar throughout the day including champagne Five-course gourmet lunch with selected fine wines
• Liqueurs served with ground coffee
• Full English afternoon tea Racecards
• Racing papers
• Tote betting facilities
• TV screens to watch all the racing action

Diomed Suite

The Diomed suite is the main first floor restaurant in Epsom’s new Grandstand. The Diomed suite has full length windows and balconies on both sides of the Grandstand, so guests can overlook the course and the parade rind without leaving their hospitality suite.

Diomed Suite hospitality package includes:

• Entrance badge
• Car Parking passes (1 pass per 4 guests)
• Private tables of 10 guests
• Morning tea, coffee with pastries
• Pimm’s and champagne reception with canapés
• Complimentary bar throughout the day
• Four-course gourmet lunch with selected fine wines
• Liqueurs served with ground coffee
• Full English afternoon tea
• Racecards
• Tote betting facilities
• TV screens to watch all the racing action

Blue Riband Room

The Blue Riband Room is located on the first floor of the Queen’s Stand and is a wonderful place to spend the day. A private balcony overlooks the parade ring and a shared public balcony gives views of the track and winner’s circle. The Blue Riband is at the very heart of the Queen’s Stand and is a highly prized location.

Blue Riband Room Hospitality Package:

• Entrance badge
• Car Parking passes (1 pass per 4 guests)
• Private tables of 10 guests
• Morning tea, coffee with pastries
• Pimm’s and champagne reception with canapés
• Complimentary bar throughout the day including champagne
• Five-course gourmet lunch with selected fine wines
• Liqueurs served with ground coffee
• Full English afternoon tea
• Racecards
• Racing papers
• Tote betting facilities
• TV screens to watch all the racing action

Gallops Suite

The Gallops Suite is also on the first floor of the new Grandstand but has a privileged corner spot, so guests have a great view of the horses charging up the finishing straight. The Gallops suite can also be hired as a private facility for 80 guests, offering an oasis of calm at the fabulous Derby Festival.

Gallops Suite hospitality package:

• Entrance badge
• Car Parking passes (1 pass per 4 guests)
• Private tables of 10 guests
• Morning tea, coffee with pastries
• Pimm’s and champagne reception with canapés
• Complimentary bar throughout the day
• Four-course gourmet lunch with selected fine wines
• Liqueurs served with ground coffee
• Full English afternoon tea
• Racecards
• Tote betting facilities
• TV screens to watch all the racing action

Winning Post Marquee

The relaxed atmosphere in the Winning Post Marquee makes this a popular venue for those that are looking to entertain guests for a great day out, close the action. Situated just past the winning post on the inside rail, this facility offers an enjoyable way to entertain clients and watch some great racing.

Winning Post Marquee Hospitality Package:

• Entrance badge
• Car Parking passes (1 pass per 4 guests)
• Private tables of 10 guests
• Morning tea, coffee with pastries on arrival
• Champagne reception with canapés
• Four-course meal with fine wines and liqueurs, followed by coffee and
  mints
• Complimentary bar (excluding champagne)
• Full traditional English afternoon tea
• Guest tipster
• Exclusive outdoor trackside seating area
• VIP hostess service throughout the day
• Tote betting facilities
• Racecards
• TV screens to watch all the racing action

Classic Stand Marquee

This luxury marquee facility is positioned in the prime area along the finishing straight, next to the Grandstand area. You can either watch the racing action from your private viewing balcony or watch one of the many TVs showing full racing coverage. The Classic Stand also offers a full tote betting service.

The Classic Stand Marquee Hospitality Package:

• Entrance badge
• Car Parking passes (1 pass per 4 guests)
• Private tables of 10 guests
• Morning tea, coffee with pastries on arrival
• Champagne reception
• Four-course lunch
• Complimentary bar (excluding champagne)
• Afternoon tea
• Guest speaker
• Tote betting facility
• Racecards
• TV screens to watch all the racing action

Tattenham Corner Marquee

This stunning marquee is positioned right on the bend of the famous Tattenham Corner – a pivotal point on the course and where the race is often won or lost. Enjoy superb hospitality and experience the action at close quarters, as the horses thunder down the hill and into the finishing straight.

Tattenham Corner Marquee Hospitality Package:

• Entrance badge
• Car Parking passes (1 pass per 4 guests)
• Private tables for 10 guests
• Pimm’s reception on arrival
• Complimentary bar (excluding champagne)
• Three-course lunch with selected wines
• Light afternoon tea
• Guest tipster
• TV screens to watch all the racing action
• Big TV screen opposite the marquee to racing action from around the
  course
• Tote betting service
• Racecards

Hospitality On The Hill Marquee

The Hill is always described as “the heart of The Derby party” and this hospitality marquee is situated on the hub of it! This is a cost effective and informal way to introduce your guests to The Hill’s carnival atmosphere and entertainment whilst still enjoying and exclusive facility. The TVs and tote betting facilities cater for all your racing needs. Bookings of 2 upwards for this fun and lively environment are available, with private marquees available for parties of 50 or more guest. This area
is ideal for private staff parties and special occasions.

Hospitality On the Hill Marquee Hospitality Package Includes:

• Entrance badgeCar Parking passes (1 pass per 4 guests)
• Private tables of 10 guests
• Morning tea and coffee with bacon rolls on arrival
• Pimm’s reception
• Complimentary bar including beers, wines and soft drinks
• Superior barbeque lunch
• Afternoon tea with strawberries and cream
• Guest tipster
• Outdoor seating area
• VIP hostess service throughout the day
• Racecards
• Tote betting facility

For prices see below and for more information, please call 0845 125 4880 or click here to email us.