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YORK DANTE FESTIVAL HOSPITALITY

YORK DANTE FESTIVAL HOSPITALITY & VIP TICKETS

WEDNESDAY 15TH - FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2024, YORK RACECOURSE

The Dante Festival is one the biggest meetings of the season at York Racecourse, with the feature race of the week, The Betfred Dante Stakes taking centre stage. This fabulous three-day festival provides guests with world-class horse racing action and fabulous York Dante Festival corporate hospitality on the iconic Knavesmire. The Dante Stakes will once again prove to be a crucial trial for the Epsom Derby; as the UK’s best colts put their credentials on the line in this hotly contested Group 2 event.

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Ultimate Hospitality are delighted to provide a great choice of Dante Festival VIP hospitality packages with the Voltigeur Restaurant and Ebor Restaurant providing the perfect environment to entertain your valued clients and guests or maybe book a private box including a viewing balcony with prime views of all the acaction.

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Our York Racecourse hospitality packages will provide you with a luxurious day along with stunning views of the world-class action.

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The Dante Suite (Ladies Day, Thursday Only)

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The Dante Suite is one of the finest VIP packages available for York Ebor hospitality guests.as it offers hospitality of the highest standards, including a private seated viewing balcony which enjoys fantastic views across the course.

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This restaurant is located on the second floor of the Ebor Stand with floor to ceiling windows with private seated grandstand balcony

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Every detail is taken care of as you’re wined and dined throughout the day, leaving you free to focus on the world class horse racing action.

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Dante Suite Hospitality Includes:

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  • Spectacular views of the final furlong

  • Private tables for between 2 and 12 guests

  • Admission, which includes full access to County Stand

  • One car park entry pass per two guests

  • A glass of perfectly chilled Champagne served upon arrival

  • A four-course luncheon of gourmet standard

  • Luxury afternoon tea served to your table mid afternoon

  • A selection of complimentary fine wines, Prosecco, beers and soft drinks are included within your package to enjoy until 30 minutes after the last race

  • Betting facilities with at-table couriers

Ebor Restaurant

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Gourmet dining and fine wines in a spectacular setting.

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The fourth floor of the award winning Ebor Stand is devoted to this luxurious dining experience. Spectacular floor to ceiling windows, grandstand balcony, as well as a terrace with views of the Parade Ring, all make guests feel part of the excitement.

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The opportunity to mingle with fellow guests and enjoy a meal at your own pace is provided by the gourmet buffet/ carvery format. 

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Ebor Restaurant Hospitality Includes:

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  • Terrace with views towards the Parade Ring

  • Balcony view of the Winning Post

  • Shared tables of ten or twelve

  • Champagne and canape reception on arrival

  • Selection of fine wines & Prosecco

  • Complimentary bar (excluding champagne)

  • Spectacular floor to ceiling windows

  • A buffet and carvery of gourmet standard, serving luncheon and afternoon tea

  • Opportunity to mingle with fellow guests

  • County Stand admission with one carpark label per two guests

  • Tote betting couriers serving your table

Voltigeur Restaurant

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Designed to combine the luxury of a restaurant with the spectacle of racing, this third floor facility delivers a unique ‘Dine & View’ hospitality package for individuals or larger groups.

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Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and afternoon tea from the Voltigeur gourmet buffet & carvery in comfort and style with dedicated Knavesmire grandstand viewing seat just a few feet away.

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Voltigeur Restaurant Hospitality Includes:

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  • Dedicated grandstand seated balcony

  • Final furlong view

  • Table sizes of two to twelve (excluding Ladies Day)

  • Welcome drink on arrival with amuse bouche

  • Spectacular floor to ceiling windows

  • A buffet and carvery of gourmet standard, modelled on the grand ocean liners, serving luncheon and afternoon tea

  • Opportunity to mingle with fellow guests

  • Feel free to enjoy a meal at your own pace

  • County Stand admission with one carpark label per two guests

  • Tote betting couriers serving your table

Knavesmire Stand Boxes 

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Affording a breath-taking view across the course from their private balconies, the boxes are ideal places to host first-time racegoers and to relax into a day of quality sport.

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The Knavesmire Stand was opened in 1996 and has won Civic Trust and RIBA awards to add to its place in the affections of the York racegoers, such is its popularity that most boxes are repeat booked year on year.

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Location: Fourth Floor overlooking the Final Furlong.

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Capacity: 20, 40, 50 or multiples there of.​

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Knavesmire Stand Box hospitality Includes:

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  • Private Box with Balcony

  • County Stand Badge & Racecard

  • Car Park Label (1 per 2 guests)

  • Private Cash Bar

  • Service Staff

  • Floral Table Decorations

  • Racing Newspapers

  • Coffee & Biscuits on arrival

  • Canapés**

  • Gourmet Hot 3 Course Lunch

  • Luxury Cheese Board

  • Coffee

  • Luxury Afternoon Tea including Hot Savouries

  • Fresh Strawberries

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Melrose Stand Boxes

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The regular base for many distinguished racehorse owners, this modern stand is at the heart of the action affording splendid views of the track as well as easy access to the Parade Ring. The 27 boxes spread over three floors are usually used as Annual Rentals however, Ultimate Hospitality have decided to retain some for daily usage.

 

Every box has its own balcony and comes fully furnished including York Raceday Television. On each floor there are exclusive Totesport betting points and toilets.

 

Capacity: 16 or 32

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Melrose Stand Box Hospitality Includes:

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  • Private Box with Balcony

  • County Stand Badge & Racecard

  • Car Park Label (1 per 2 guests)

  • Private Cash Bar

  • Service Staff

  • Floral Table Decorations

  • Racing Newspapers

  • Coffee & Biscuits on arrival

  • Canapés

  • Gourmet Hot 3 Course Lunch

  • Luxury Cheese Board

  • Coffee

  • Luxury Afternoon Tea including Hot Savouries

  • Fresh Strawberries

 

**This style of service may be adapted to reflect Covid-19 advice​

Private Suite Catering and Drinks Package

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Three hospitality packages available to choose from, with two optional drink package upgrades.

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      Winners Package

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  • Private box with balcony

  • County Stand Badge & Racecard

  • Car park label (1:2)

  • Floral table decorations

  • Racing newspapers

  • Morning coffee & biscuits

  • Canapés

  • 3 course hot gourmet lunch

  • Luxury cheese board

  • Coffee

  • Luxury afternoon tea

  • Handmade truffles

  • Fresh Strawberries

 

Optional Drinks Packages

 

Proper drinks package

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  • Glass of House Champagne or Pimm's No1 on arrival.

  • Complimentary Bar to include;

  • Specially selected white, red and rose wines

  • Premium bottled lager & select craft ales

  • Canned bitter, lager, original and fruit ciders

  • Main line spirits to include Gin, Vodka, Scotch Whisky, White Rum and Pimms No 1

 

Premium drinks package

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  • Free flowing Pimm's No1 & House Champagne.

  • Complimentary Bar including;

  • House Champagne, Prosecco

  • Specially selected fine white, red and rose wines

  • Premium bottled lager and select craft ales

  • Canned bitter, lager, original and fruit ciders

  • Main line spirits to include gin, vodka, scotch and blended whisky, white rum, Pimm's No1 and brandy

 

* All Drinks Packages operate until 30 minutes after the start of the last race.​

      Classic Package

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  • Private box with balcony

  • County Stand Badge & Racecard

  • Car park label (1:2)

  • Morning coffee & biscuits

  • Hot or Cold 4 Course Lunch

  • Coffee

  • Full afternoon tea

      Silks Package

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  • Private box with balcony

  • County Stand Badge & Racecard

  • Car park label (1:2)

  • Morning coffee & biscuits

  • Chef's Buffet or Hot Tapas Buffet

  • Coffee

  • Light afternoon tea

The Parade Ring Restaurant

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The Parade Ring Restaurant provides an ideal location for a fine dining experience, situated on the top floor of the Weighing Room, overlooking the Parade Ring, saddling boxes and pre-parade ring.

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The private balcony offers a stunning view of the thoroughbreds as they prepare to enter the Knavesmire track, with the main stands and course itself spreading out towards the horizon.

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An experience created alongside chefs who love working with fresh local ingredients and have designed a menu that would grace establishments well known to the discerning diner.

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The Parade Ring Restaurant Includes:

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  • A welcome drink offered upon arrival

  • Enjoy a three-course a la carte luncheon of the highest fine dining experience

  • Luxury afternoon tea served to your table mid afternoon

  • A spacious cash bar

  • Admission, which includes full access to County Stand

  • Fabulous views of the Parade Ring, Pre Parade Ring & Saddling Boxes

  • A private balcony

  • One car park entry pass per two guests

  • Betting facilities accessible within the facility

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