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Dinner Is Served At Epsom - For A Price

A fabulous feast awaits racegoers at The 2007 Vodafone Derby Festival, as after months of research, endless cooking and sampling, they will experience the finest hospitality and choice of dishes a racecourse can offer - hats won't be the only style statement at Epsom this summer!

Hospitality at Epsom Downs Racecourse is of the highest order, delivered and event managed by a team of professional and dedicated staff who will ensure your day runs smoothly from start to finish. The Vodafone Derby Festival is an event to impress clients and colleagues, enjoy great food and wine and be part of the thrilling action and a unique party atmosphere.

At this year's Vodafone Derby Festival a massive total of 15,000 bottles of champagne will be drunk, along with 44,000 pints of beer and 3,000 bottles of Pimms. Not only will the drink prove to be a massive hit among the punters but food sales are set to soar too.

Over 400 kilos of Smoked Salmon will be consumed along with 1.5 tonnes of Beef, 1,500 Lamb Rumps, 6,000 chicken breasts, 5,000lbs of potatoes plus 10,000 rounds of sandwiches. If after this feast you feel that you might still have a bit of space left then you can round your lunch off with the 2,500lbs of strawberries that are available and top them with a portion of the 5,000 litres of cream!

Steve Golding, Executive Chef for Racing at Sodexho Prestige says, "Each year I look forward to The Vodafone Derby Festival as it means all the chefs can get their creative juices flowing and create a memorable signature dish, which racegoers would never have been tasted before. Last year we served Popping Candy with Scallops, which went down a treat along with Quail Eggs with Pepper Confetti!

"This year we have created an exciting range of menus, including a Bloody Mary Sorbet, consisting of a Vodka and Tomato Fondue, Tomato Tuiles and served with Celery Salt Candy Floss followed by Roast fillet of Scottish Sirloin Steak & Chips served with Garlic Chips, aged Balsamic Jelly and Pancetta Frozen Parmesan Air. To finish, a Wild Strawberry and Black Pepper Shortcake will be served with Balsamic Ice Cream and Mint Foam. We have taken ingredients that you would never think of putting together and combined them to produce dishes we know will be really enjoyed and remembered!"

David Johnson, Director of Racing at Sodexho Prestige says, "We are expecting over 100,000 visitors at Epsom Downs this year and have created new hospitality areas to accommodate the demand. This is one of the greatest and biggest days in racing and therefore customers expect more every year - we spend six months prior to the festival researching the finest food and recipe combinations so that our customers walk away not only satisfied but delighted!"

Sodexho Prestige will have more than 1,000 staff on hand for the festival, so no attention to detail will go unattended.

Tickets and hospitality are available for both days, for further information please call Epsom Downs Racecourse on 01372 47747 or email london.hospitality@jockeyclubracecourses.com for hospitality enquiries and 01372 470047 / london.ticketing@jockeyclubracecoures.com for other ticket enquiries. There are also full details on the 'Raceday Hospitality' section of this site.


2007 Hospitality Packages
♠ Prince's Lawn Pavilion
Located next to the Queen's Stand, the Prince's Lawn is a wonderful place to spend the day. It offers an exclusive 'garden party' atmosphere and the raised viewing terrace provides unrivalled views of the finish line and beyond.
Ladies Day: £525 + VAT, Derby Day: £650 + VAT)

♠ Winning Post
Close to the action in a relaxed atmosphere and situated just past the Winning Post on the inside rail, this is a popular venue to entertain guests.
Ladies Day: £365 + VAT, Derby Day: £399 + VAT

♠ Classic Stand
This luxury marquee facility is positioned in a prime area along the finishing straight, next to the Grandstand where you can watch the racing action from your private viewing balcony.
Ladies Day: £209 + VAT, Derby Day: £259 + VAT

♠ Tattenham Corner
This marquee is positioned right on the famous bend of the Tattenham Corner, a pivotal point on the course and where the race is often won or lost!
Ladies Day: £179 + VAT, Derby Day: £210 + VAT

♠ Hospitality on the Hill
The Hill is the heart of 'The Derby Party' and this area is situated in the hub of the hill. This is a cost-effective and informal way to introduce your guests to the Hill's carnival atmosphere and entertainment.
£150 + VAT for each day

♠ Other packages available include the Tattenham Picnic Package for two people with delicious food provided by Carluccio's at £110 on Ladies Day and £130 on Derby Day, as well as a variety of restaurants in the Queen's Stand and various units with a wide variety of food and drink situated around the Grandstand.