Cheltenham Festival Races is the most iconic jump meet in the world. Viewed by jockeys as the pinnacle of the sport, a win here is a thrilling test of ability and one that every jockey, trainer and owner is chasing. But perhaps, more importantly, it’s a crowd-pleasing event in every sense of the word. Over 260,000 race-goers converge to watch world-class horse racing and enjoy the Regency spa town of Cheltenham for four days every March, creating an atmosphere that is unparalleled in the world of horse racing.
You can be a part of that experience with hospitality from Gala Events, live at the race course itself or by enjoying the action at an exclusive sporting celebrity lunch in London or Birmingham. Place your bets on one of the options below
Watch the big races races at Cheltenham Festival
Nothing quite beats experiencing the famous Cheltenham roar from the crowds as the horses thunder out of the starting gate on festival day. For three gruelling miles the tension in the air is palpable, turning to a frenzy as the horses enter the final straight to jump the last two hurdles in front of the grandstands. It’s still anybody’s race at this point – a test of tactics and stamina and being able to hold your nerve in front of the crowds.
The big races at Cheltenham Festival are always thrilling and with 28 races over four days to choose from, there’s no need to miss out on any of the action. The Cheltenham Festival Race schedule is designed so that there are big races on every day of the event:
- Champion Day on 11th March 2025
- Style Wednesday on 12th March 2025
- St Patrick’s Thursday on 13th March 2025
- Gold Cup Day on Friday on 14th March 2025.
Gala Events offer a number of different hospitality packages at the Cheltenham Race Festival for all of the race days with additional celebrity Gold Cup lunches taking place in London and Birmingham for race fans who can’t make it to the Cheltenham course.
Hospitality options at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival Racing event
One of the best things about Cheltenham Race Festival is the number of options there are to enjoy the action. Gala’s Cheltenham Festival Races hospitality extends from luxury marquee dining all the way up to fine dining with the Chez Roux restaurant and the three Michelin-starred Core on Course by acclaimed chef Clare Smyth. A day at the races has never been so well catered for!
Hospitality packages range from three-course meals to six-course tasting menus, with welcome drinks, complimentary bar and afternoon tea to take you through the day. Some of the restaurants are track-viewing, allowing you to dine while enjoying an uninterrupted, elevated view of the final straight action. You will also have access to a private balcony from which you can add your voice to the mass chorus, all willing their horses to be first past the post!
All hospitality is planned around the Cheltenham Festival race schedule, with a dedicated betting service on-hand so you can beat the queues, and live-streaming on big screens so you can stay close to the action at all times. And, you don’t have to worry about transport or parking either – Gala can arrange for priority parking on-site, private shuttle buses and even a vintage steam train to take you to the racecourse.
Cheltenham Gold Cup celebrity lunch in Birmingham
If you can’t make it to the races in Cheltenham, then Gala’s celebrity Cheltenham Gold Cup Lunch in Birmingham is another great way to experience the buzz. Join football goalkeeping legend David James, and cricketer and Sky Sports commentator Dave Fulton to watch the Gold Cup in the Banqueting Suite at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground. The day is a must for sports fans, who will hear anecdotes from England’s most famous goalkeeper, punctuated by live horse racing on big screens. And the entertainment doesn’t end there – guests will be treated to a live performance from up and coming comedian Lindsey Santoro, who will soon be making her debut at Live from the Apollo.
A full three-course meal is served between races accompanied by a live Irish band to get you in the mood. Racing tips from a race expert will give you an insight into the Cheltenham Festival race card and a bookmaker will be on hand to take your bets.
Booking a table is the ideal way to entertain clients or employees and there are opportunities to display your company branding and literature on the day. Individual places are also available for what will be a truly memorable event.
Birmingham Gold Cup Lunch packages
Cheltenham Gold Cup British Sporting Icons lunch in London
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is in a league of its own in terms of British sporting prowess and so are the two sporting legends hosting Gala’s Cheltenham Gold Cup Lunch in London, Sir Geoff Hurst and Frank Bruno. Two of the biggest sporting personalities in British history, Hurst made his name with a career-defining hat-trick in the World Cup Final at Wembley against West Germany in 1966, while Bruno made history by claiming the WBC World Heavyweight Champion title in 1995, also at Wembley.
Hosted by Sky Sports commentator Pete Graves, the day takes place at London’s iconic Oval Cricket Ground. It includes a three-course meal between races which are streamed live on big screens, with complimentary bar and live Irish band to get you in the mood. Racing tips from a race expert will give you an insight into the Cheltenham Festival race card and a bookmaker will be on hand to take your bets.
The Gold Cup Icons Lunch in London is the ideal way to enjoy the thrills of the Cheltenham Gold Cup without the travel and the crowds. Perfect for corporate entertaining, you can even request for one of the sporting icons to sit with you at your table, and there are opportunities to display your company branding and literature on the day. Individual places are also available for what will be a truly iconic event.
London Gold Cup Lunch Packages
Enjoy a day at the Cheltenham Festival Races with Gala
We’ve been putting on Cheltenham Festival races hospitality for over 10 years and over that time we’ve shaped our offering to give our clients exactly what they want. For more information about the different options available, take a look at our Cheltenham Festival web page, or speak to us to arrange your bespoke package.
Whether you want to attend the Cheltenham Festival itself or enjoy a celebrity Gold Cup lunch in London or Birmingham, we’ve got everything you need for a great day at the races!
