Chelmsford City Racecourse

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£8,000 - £15,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 1100
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Description

We offer an end-to-end experience, providing you with a dedicated event manager who will be with you from your first site visit, guide you through all the choices that you need to make and will also coordinate on the day, ensuring everything runs smoothly for you and your guests. Our in-house catering team can accommodate any culinary requirements to ensure you and your guests have a spectacular experience, comfortably able to provide a served dinner for up to 1,100 guests in a single space. Chelmsford City Racecourse is ideal for those looking for an event just outside London, providing excellent transport links via the A131, A120 and M11 and free onsite parking for up to 1,000 vehicles. We are a fully accessible venue with ample facilities and a buggy service to assist with transit. QUEEN CHARLOTTE MARQUEE With remarkable views, The Queen Charlotte is a fully equipped, draped, private marquee wonderful for up to 250 guests seated with a dancefloor. Featuring a brand-new beautiful emerald green art-deco bar and a private wraparound terrace that includes comfortable contemporary seating. The marquee is ideal for racing enthusiasts who may wish to host their wedding on a raceday and also works perfectly for seated dinners, speeches and evening dancing all in one space. SUMMER MARQUEE The Summer Marquee boasts a generous seated dining capacity of 1,100. Carpeted and fully draped, creating an elegant and comfortable entertaining area while featuring 2 dedicated bars, cloakroom and a spacious private terrace with outside seating. THE CLUB RESTURANT & LOUNGE This intimately designed space provides a sophisticated culinary experience with a special ambience for your day. The octagonal level provides panoramic views over the entire racecourse ensuring that you do not miss a moment of the action as you indulge yourself with our modern British cuisine. OUTDOOR 150+ acres of grounds allow for an abundance greenery and space for summer drinks receptions to garden games.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Kate Grimes-Hilbrown
Congratulations on your engagement!! We know that wedding planning can be a lot to take in, especially when you're trying to get started. We're here to help guide you on that journey and make the process as simple as possible. Ask us anything and we'd be happy to give you the best tips and tricks along the way. We hope to welcome you to Chelmsford City Racecourse soon!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2

Overview of Chelmsford City Racecourse

Venue Type
Event Venue
Dining Capacity
1100
Reception Capacity
2000
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Asian Catering
Bar

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Chelmsford City Racecourse

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£8,000
Maximum Price
£15,000
This is in relation to venue hire only weddings, where cultural catering is required that we cannot provide. - Exclusive use of your chosen venue from 09:00am - Dressing area available from 09:00am - Ceremony & drinks reception for up to 1000 guests - Dining space for up to 1,000 guests seated with a stage - Ample onsite parking for 800 cars with car parking attendants - Experienced Venue Manager - Security - Bar Area (Excludes staff, stock & glassware) - 6ft Round Tables up to 80 - Trestle Tables up to 30 - Chivari Chairs up to 1,100 - Highchairs up to 4 - Easel for your table plan - Silver Cake Knife - Cake Table - Cloakroom Facilities - Stage 8m x 2m You will need to provide: - Table linen - Cutlery - Crockery - Glassware - Waiting staff - Caterers
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£100
Maximum Price
£175
Minimum Number of Guests
80
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Canapés included
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£6,000
Number of Guests Included
80
We offer price per head packages that incorporate everything into one easy cost for you. Packages are completely bespoke but all include: - Hire of selected venue 9am-Midnight - Ceremony space - Dedicated & highly experienced Events Team - Onsite Getting Ready facilities - Wedding Manager to ensure the smooth running of your day - Meetings prior, to finalise each detail - Fully stocked & staffed bar - Stewards, security and serving staff - Chivari chairs, tables & table linen - All cutlery, crockery and glassware - Complimentary 1 year anniversary meal for two in The Club Restaurant & Lounge Packages starting at £75 per person include the following per guest: - Welcome glass of prosecco or beer - Afternoon Tea Wedding Breakfast - A glass of prosecco for toast - Evening sausage or bacon rolls (50 portions total)
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Canapés included
Exclusive use

Reviews for Chelmsford City Racecourse
(20)

Mohammed
Happy couple married in October
October 2023
We were so happy

We want to thank you guys so much for everything you have done, we were so happy with how it all turned out and the venue has been mentioned countless times!

Sara
Wedding: October
October 2023
Beautiful & memorable

Thank you for making my little cousin’s wedding day so beautiful and memorable. We were all very impressed with the venue and your teams effort in making the wedding run smoothly.

Yushfa
Wedding: September
October 2023
The friendliest staff

We felt so welcome by the lovely staff who seemed happy to help with any request. It was a great day and the staff undoubtedly played a part in the smooth running.

Aamina
Wedding: September
October 2023
What a hidden gem

Me and my family have attended many weddings but this venue is beautiful, I don't know how we haven't found it sooner! The grounds are lovely and there is so much space inside, I can't wait to attend another event here.

Umed & Sabica
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
Thank you so much

Dear Kate, Thank you so much for all you have done, without you, we would never had our vision come to truth. Much love, The Alams, Umed + Sabica

Bill M
Wedding: June
March 2023
A lovely day at the races, calm environment, 5 star experience!

We had a lovely day at the races and the Fairwood Restaurant is a great base with views across the finish line. We had a warm greeting by the host and shown to our table The food was excellent value for money, great quality, fresh and plentiful. All three courses were buffet style and the main course a 3 meat carvery.

Ali S
Wedding: October
March 2023
Excellent customer service, Above and Beyond!

We invited nearly 60 people, friends and family, to join us to celebrate my husband’s Big Birthday with the added bonus of the raceday entertaining, ending with a DJ Chris Moyles set. The staff were absolutely brilliant, from booking, the excellent customer service from the bar staff and front of house team, our afternoon and evening couldn’t have gone more smoothly. Louise from the bar team in particular went above and beyond to make sure our celebration went perfectly.

Graeme
Wedding: November
March 2023
What a night

My first visit to Chelmsford City Racecourse and what a night. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The whole site is extremely well maintained and clean. I enjoyed a lovely meal in comfortable surroundings. I do not frequent racetracks, but I will pay another visit to Chelmsford. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Caroline Chapman
Happy couple married in December
March 2023
It was a great night

I just wanted to say thank you on behalf of our company for a great night on Friday 9th at the Illuminate Ball. The food was great, all the staff we were fortunate enough to encounter were all amazing, attentive, and very helpful, the entertainment on the whole was fabulous, and the venue looked absolutely stunning.

Sue Ward
Wedding: December
March 2023
A wonderful evening

Please say a big thank you to all your staff, who were fabulous – from booking, to helping with dietary requirements and the waiting / bar staff on the night of the event itself.

Location & Contact Details for Chelmsford City Racecourse

Wedding Venue Address
Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Chelmsford City Racecourse?

We were fortunate enough to hold the wedding of a valued member of staff. It was very special for us to curate a bespoke day for some-one we value so much and has worked so hard for the company.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

When it comes to planning, a dedicated wedding email address is a must! Everything is so much easier to keep track off and it helps you keep on top of everything when it's in one place.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A wonderful couple took the time to write their favorite memory with each guest on the back of each wedding favor. It was a very thoughtful idea that kept guests talking all evening.

Describe Chelmsford City Racecourse in 5 adjectives

Unique. Luxurious. Welcoming. Adaptive. Friendly.

Where’s the best photo spot at Chelmsford City Racecourse?

There is a terrace we grant special access to that allows an incredible shot of the entire grounds with the happy couple. We also love that this time gives you a chance to get away together and enjoy a little moment just the two of you.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Chelmsford City Racecourse?

Glenn Johnson, Dan 'Lockie' Locke, Mario Falcone, Gemma Collins, Robbie Fowler, Ian Rush, Jamie Carragher, Billy Ocean, Simply Red, UB40, Blue, The Shires, Madness, Jools Holland and many more!

What’s your favourite canapé?

It has to be our pulled pork bao buns! We can't get enough.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Pizza! We have a huge variety of late night bites but who doesn't crave stone baked pizza after a couple hours on the dancefloor?

What is Chelmsford City Racecourse most unique feature?

How can we not say the horses?! From arriving to your special day on horse and carriage or featuring your wedding during the thrill of a raceday we can provide televised interviews, personalized trophies and advertising around site. We are fortunate to have many tricks up our sleeve if you're looking for something different that no-one has experienced before.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our food service. The quality of our food and friendly service is always the first compliment we receive from couples and guests. We pride ourselves in our fine dining and are happy to curate bespoke menus around our couples to ensure your day is nothing short of magical.
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