MEETINGS CONFERENCES At Ripon Racecourse THE PERFECT VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT RIPON RACES Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse P1 RIPON RACES Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse P2 YORKSHIRE’S GARDEN RACECOURSE Ripon Racecourse is set just outside the historic market town of Ripon in North Yorkshire. Due to its lush green countryside CONTENTS PAGE surroundings as well as decorative floral displays, it has rightfully THE FACILITIES 4-5 earned itself the name as Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse. Home to DAY DELEGATE PACKAGES & EXTRAS 6-7 17 flat race meetings a year, Ripon Racecourse offers something for everyone, including a selection of evening, weekends and family CATERING 8-9 days. Much loved by the public, owners and regular racegoers, RACEDAY CONFERENCING 10-11 in 2015 Ripon won the award for ‘The Best Small Racecourse in Northern England’ for the fifth time, as voted by the Racegoers Club. Ripon Racecourse is an ever popular racing destination being easily accessible from the North and South via the A1(M), as well as via public transport links from the centre of Ripon. NOT JUST FOR RACEGOERS... As well as the 17 meetings held a year, Ripon Racecourse boasts 8 suites suitable for conferencing and meetings. With plentiful free parking, a beautiful backdrop and lots of natural lighting, Ripon Racecourse really does offer something unique for events in the area. Our award-winning catering partners, CGC Event Caterers, pride themselves on providing the highest quality, locally sourced, fresh ingredients. They have years of experience when it comes to hosting successful conferences and events, and understand the importance of attention to detail and great service. You can find out more about what they do on pages 8-9. P3 OUR FACILITIES Whether you are looking to host a board meeting for 10 or a conference for 140, here at Ripon Racecourse we have a range of different suites that can accommodate a range of different event styles. Below is a table detailing our capacities. Board- Board- Suite Cabaret Theatre U-Shape Suite Cabaret Theatre U-Shape room room One 20 30 16 11 Five 40 60 30 24 Two 10-12 14 12 N/A Six 12 24 18 12 Three 20-22 43 20 15 Seven 12 24 18 12 Four 40 66 20 16 Eight 90 140 N/A N/A SETUP YOUR ROOM, YOUR WAY Which set-up suits your event best? Below are some popular styles. THEATRE: CLASSROOM: BOARDROOM: U-SHAPE: CABARET: P4 Telephone: 0113 287 6387 Email: [email protected] website: www.ripon-races.co.uk P5 DAY DELEGATE PACKAGES Our day delegate packages are a great way to book your meeting or conference with us. You know right from the start what’s included and how much it will cost. We can even tailor the package or add on extras to fit your budget. All of our day delegate packages include: • Hire of your main conference suite • Professional event management on hand throughout your event • Event staffing from 8.00am to 5.00pm to look after you and your delegates and invited guests • Minimum number of 16 delegates required ADDITIONAL EXTRAS You can add extras on to any of our day delegate packages such as additional refreshments and audio visual equipment. We are happy to tailor all of our packages to meet any requirements you have, just get in touch with a friendly member of the team and we’d be more than happy to discuss ideas and options for your event with us. P6 DAY DELEGATE PACKAGES PICK THE RIGHT PACKAGE FOR YOU... THE ST WILFRED PACKAGE THE CLARO PACKAGE THE HORNBLOWER PACKAGE 16-30 delegates £23.00 per person 16-30 delegates £32.00 per person 16-30 delegates £36.50 per person 31-60 delegates £21.00 per person 31-60 delegates £29.50 per person 31-60 delegates £34.50 per person 61-120 delegates £19.50 per person 61-120 delegates £28.00 per person 61-120 delegates £33.00 per person • Coffee or tea on arrival with biscuits • Coffee or tea with Danish pastries on arrival • Coffee, tea or fresh orange juice • Mid-morning coffee or tea with biscuits • Mid-morning coffee or tea with either bacon rolls or fresh fruit • Choice of breakfast menus or grazing with freshly baked cookies kebab & cereal bars lunch menus 1 to 6 • Choice of any lunch menu • Mid-morning coffee or tea • Mid-afternoon coffee or tea • Mini chocolates within the main meeting with freshly baked cookies room during the afternoon • Choice of any lunch menu • Mid-afternoon coffee or tea • Mini chocolates within the with Yorkshire slices main meeting room during the afternoon • Mid-afternoon coffee or tea with a selection of freshly baked muffins • Cordial available throughout the day • 1 x 6ft screen / 1 x flip chart easel, flip chart pad and pens for each room hired • Delegate conference pack - paper and pen (per delegate) All prices exclude VAT and are applicable to end of March 2017 We are also able to accommodate numbers less than 16 , please call 01765 530 530 for more information P7 FOOD FOR THOUGHT A question often asked of us as event organisers is how to strike a balance between the quantity and quality of food offered to delegates. A packed schedule of PowerPoint presentations and lectures requires energy, as even the most dedicated delegate is susceptible to the afternoon slump! Our conference menus are all freshly prepared using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. They are also flexible, meaning you can create a menu to suit your event; whether that means you need something quick and easy as you’re short on time for lunch, or you’re looking to impress delegates and guests with a real feast, our menus can accommodate for whatever your needs may be. P8 Telephone: 0113 287 6387 Email: [email protected] website: www.ripon-races.co.uk SAMPLE MENUS (View the full range in the accompanying menu pack) GRAZING LUNCH MENU YORKSHIRE CHAMPIONS LUNCH MENU FORK BUFFET LUNCH MENU A variety of freshly prepared sandwiches, wraps Seared salmon Niçoise salad Beef chilli, nachos, sour cream with chives & pittas Feta & black olive salad Chicken tikka masala with mini naan bread Traditional ham on white with rhubarb chutney Thai vegetable curry Open soft roll, topped with egg mayonnaise & cress Lishmans award winning sausages with mash & onion gravy Chinese vegetable & chicken wrap Pilaf rice or roasted new potatoes Mini fish & chips with rock salt and rosemary Lishmans mini sausages with a sticky glaze Yorkshire burger & fries with onion rings Mixed green salad with minted cucumber and coriander Polenta coated chicken strips All the above served with crunchy homemade Yorkshire slaw with lemon mayonnaise or potato salad Warm French bread Potato wedges with a tomato dip Cheesecake Seasonal fruit platters or mini pots of ice cream Crunchy chocolate torte P9 RACEDAY CONFERENCING Why not combine business with pleasure at Ripon comes to catering. Why not wander down to the parade ring Racecourse? Get the hard work out the way early with a to choose your horse and take in the atmosphere. If you’ve morning meeting, before allowing employees and invited not been racing before, don’t worry, you’ll find everything guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy all that a day at the you need to know in the ‘New Racegoer’ section on the Ripon races has to offer. Racecourse website. Raceday hospitality is a great way to entertain people. Every raceday conference package is bespoke and tailored to Providing an excellent position on the course, our boxes all your needs so please get in touch, we’ll be more than happy have a private balcony for that all important view point, bar to talk through the day with you. and betting facilities, as well as plenty of options when it P10 P11 RIPON RACES Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse FIND US: Ripon is most easily accessed by the A1(M). If approaching from the North leave the A1 where it is joined by the A61 which becomes the Ripon bypass. If approaching from the South leave the A1 at the turning to Ripon (junction 48), which is just after the Harrogate exit, then follow the brown signs for Ripon Cathedral. CONTACT US: 0113 287 6387 Ripon Races [email protected] cgcevents www.ripon-races.co.uk @RiponRaces www.cgcevents.co.uk @CGCEvents P12.