Planning a knockout summer celebration or company away day has grown in popularity in recent years because of the many benefits they offer. They boost staff morale and maintain strong company culture, and increase productivity and performance. Guests can do all that while enjoying the great British summer at an outdoor event at Ascot Racecourse.
More than half (54%) of planners have seen a noticeable improvement in business performance since returning to face-to-face events post-pandemic, according to a recent survey. With confidence in face-to-face meetings fully restored, 65% also said they are arranging more one-day meetings than previously.
Having a celebration in the summer months breaks the year up and gives everyone something to look forward to so it’s the perfect excuse to schedule some fun in the sun or plan a hybrid event that combines indoor and outdoor activities.
Ascot is a versatile venue inside and out
Many business events are now trying to achieve numerous objectives in one day, requiring multiple spaces of varying sizes – indoors and outdoors – as well as a separate area for an evening dinner, party or awards ceremony. Versatility is therefore key when it comes to venue selection.
Ascot offers over 300 diverse function rooms and plenty of outdoor space in the most aspirational of settings, Ascot can host an unforgettable summer event or celebration, effortlessly catering for groups of five to over a thousand. Ascot’s wide range of indoor spaces will captivate and energise your teams with space for plenary sessions, breakout workshops, training, product launches and more.
Spending time in the sunshine and fresh air naturally boosts morale, energy and creativity, so it makes sense to get your teams outside. Complement your event with some active outdoor entertainment or teambuilding games.
Food, glorious food
Ascot’s innovative summer event and party food menus ensure there’s something to delight every taste and dietary requirement to help make your summer celebration one to remember. Reward your team with an elegant Afternoon Tea, festival-style custom-made street food with a cold beer, a sizzling summer BBQ or a lavish three-course banquet.
Treat your top performers
If you’re looking for a mid-year incentive to motivate and reward your top performers or clients, you can’t beat a day at the races.
Make your team feel valued and special by soaking up the atmosphere of the most esteemed event in the summer social calendar at Royal Ascot in June, or one of Ascot’s flat racedays in July and August. Fine Dining Hospitality packages are available at all racing events and range from à la carte menus by Michelin-Starred chefs such as Raymond Blanc OBE at Royal Ascot, to a delicious three-course menu on an Ascot raceday.
For the ultimate raceday experience, reserve a private box with viewing balcony for the Royal Meeting which offers exclusivity and impeccable service against the backdrop of world-class racing. Ascot also offers race sponsorship packages – a rare opportunity to increase brand awareness whilst enjoying best-in-class hospitality at this iconic venue.
For more information on Ascot’s range of summer corporate event options, and to find out more about creating your own bespoke summer event, get in touch with the Events At Ascot team now or call 44 (0)344 346 3611.
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