Cheltenham Festival Preview Magazine 2024

FEATURE THE CENTENARY RESTAURANT

FEATURE THE CENTENARY RESTAURANT

THE CENTENARY RESTAURANT

A once in a lifetime hospitality experience

B ack in 1924, Red Splash made history to become the first Gold Cup winner to grace Prestbury Park. 100 years later, we are celebrating the Centenary of the Gold Cup at this year’s Cheltenham Festival. The Centenary Restaurant was launched at The November Meeting and celebrates local and artisan producers, providing a true farm-to-table dining experience. It is arguably the restaurant that everyone wants a seat at in March, as what can only be described as a once in a lifetime experience. The setting of the restaurant takes you on a trip down memory lane of the previous Gold Cup winners such as Red Splash, Golden Miller, Arkle, Best Mate and more. The Centenary Restaurant embarks on a British culinary journey that encapsulates the history of the Cheltenham Gold Cup by showcasing dishes that have graced our tables throughout the decades. Our expert

Pasteis De Nata followed by a poached Clarence Court Burford Brown egg with hickory smoked ham, toasted muffin and hollandaise sauce. There are a selection of carefully curated small plates that consists of a fillet of Hereford Beef Wellington, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Atlantic Prawn & Rock Lobster Cocktail. Finished with desserts and cheese that celebrate British classics throughout the decades. Including a complimentary bar with house wines, beer, spirits and soft drinks (excludes champagne). Located opposite the horse walk between the Parade Ring and race track, the Centenary Restaurant offers the chance to be in the heart of the action, overlooking the horses and jockeys as they approach Jump racing’s greatest stage and being part of the celebration when the winner returns victorious to Cheltenham’s sacred winners enclosure.

culinary team led by Regional Executive Chef, Warren O’Connor, have carefully produced dishes with ingredients from quality local suppliers including Clarence Court, Ethical Addictions Coffee Roasters and St Georges Bakery, who share our vision to become sustainable leaders in the hospitality industry and help Jockey Club Catering on their journey to become net zero by 2027. For example, Ethical Addictions’ ethos of their family-run business is sustainable ethical production. They work directly with specific farms to ensure they have full insight into the whole process ensuring high standards are met, from the quality of the product to the welfare of the farmers. The 4-bowl menu celebrates 100 years of food trends. Start the day with a champagne reception on arrival followed by breakfast offering a fantastic selection of St Georges Park Bakery Cruffins, Danish Pastries and

“The Centenary Restaurant offers the chance to be in the heart of the action”

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