PA Life talked to Felicity Barnard, Commercial Director and Deputy CEO of Ascot Racecourse,  as part of our International Women’s Day 2024 series where we uncover how talented and successful women have made it to the top of their game. The women we interview represent different professions from a multitude of industries and fields, but […]

Ascot Racecourse has seen a record-high corporate hospitality covers and sales at its prestigious 2023 Royal Meeting. The number of corporate diners at the five-day Royal Ascot event in June 2023 was up 44% compared to 2022, and revenue was up 29%. Despite market trends suggesting a decline in corporate spend on hospitality, the racecourse […]

Gemma Amor, the Executive Chef at Ascot Racecourse has worked her way up the ranks within the business for more than 25 years to an incredibly influential leadership role. She is in charge of the entire catering operation at one of the UK’s most prestigious sporting venues, managing fine dining, private boxes and retail for […]

The menus are written, the Champagne is on ice and the DJ is preparing the playlist, what better way to add extra sparkle to your festivities this Christmas than by celebrating at the world’s most famous racecourse. Whether it is something to look forward to with friends or colleagues, a small get-together or entertaining a […]

Amélie Cartigny, Senior Events Manager at Ascot Racecourse, discusses event catering in a post-COVID environment As an events venue, Ascot Racecourse is as versatile as it is inspirational. The unique history, legacy and royal connection emanates from its very core, making the meetings and events held at the venue very special indeed. And the food […]

Ascot Racecourse has unveiled the new COVID-secure measures it has implemented, with meetings and events due to fully resume from 1 October 2020, subject to the successful completion of the government’s pilot events. Certain business gatherings for up to 30 people are possible now under current guidelines. The robust safety procedures include segmenting its vast […]

We were excited to welcome PA Life Club members to Ascot Racecourse last month for an afternoon of discoveries and delights. On arrival attending PAs were met by the Ascot Racecourse team and enjoyed a glass of prosecco – they were then introduced the wider events team and watched a presentation on the history and […]

As event planners look to add something a little different to a Christmas party, sport can often be the perfect addition. From football and rugby to horse racing, Abigail Elkins, senior sales conference and events executive at Ascot Racecourse, shares why a sporting event is perfect for networking and team-building. Planning an event at any […]