Earlier this month, Ascot proudly held its
inaugural Showcase event inviting new and existing clients, as well as booking
agents, to the racecourse. With the main focus centring on demonstrating the
site’s flexibility in terms of hosting conferences and events, the Showcase
also provided those present the opportunity to network.
Following a brief welcome and introduction
from Juliet Slot, Commercial Director, guests were invited to explore the
Furlong Club, Ascot’s fully functional semi-permanent structure overlooking the
track, and see for themselves tables stunningly laid out ready to host a
private dinner, banquet, Christmas party and summer soiree.
The Furlong Club itself was promoted as a unique
venue with private, decked terrace complete with lawns just a short stroll away
from the magnificent Grandstand building. With parties of up to 500 for sit down or up to 1000 guests
for buffet dining being catered for, it is the perfect summer location available
for exclusive hire from July 1st to October 22nd 2017.
Ascot’s Day Delegate Package was also
showcased highlighting the full catering menu on offer including delicious
breakfast, hot & cold buffet lunch together with mid afternoon tea and
homemade cakes. In particular guests also enjoyed the opportunity to taste
Ascot’s award-winning catering with mini dishes from Sodexo’s Christmas, fine
dining and BBQ menus.
Retail units providing coffee, a variety of
sandwiches and cakes as well as a cocktail bar were also present showing the
diversity available across the site. The Showcase was supported by the Blue Hat
Group who ran a number of team building activities and ITM who delivered stage,
set and audio-visual support.
Full site tours were on offer throughout
the course of the evening giving guests the chance to view the wide range of
suites and spaces, both indoors and out. From exhibitions, team building events
and private parties to conferences, award dinners and board meetings – the
Conference & Events team were keen to prove that, whatever the occasion, Ascot
can provide the ideal solution.
“It really is an impressive venue and so
much more flexible than I had realised. I was very impressed that every member
of your team had so much information at their fingertips to answer so many
questions” Sally, Institute for
Environmental Analytics
“Thank you for the splendid showcase
evening last week. It was great to get a feel for all the amazing space and
facilities you have to offer and a pleasure to meet up with you and the team” Linda, The Business Magazine, Elcot Publications.
To discuss your
requirements or to visit the racecourse, please call 0844 346 3611, email conferenceandevents@ascot.co.uk or visit www.ascot.co.uk