York Racecourse

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£90 - £145 for a package
Up to 500
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Description

For your wedding breakfast, our award-winning caterers have carefully crafted wedding menus using quality, local produce. We offer a wonderful range of wedding packages to enhance your celebrations and help make your preparations simple and stress free. Choose from Silver, Gold or Platinum packages to suit your budget, or get in touch with our team and we can work to create a bespoke wedding package, completely tailored to you. Enjoy chilled Prosecco and canapés served, followed by a four course homemade wedding breakfast with award winning wines and champagne. For the evening, we offer catering combined with our professional disco and resident DJ to dance the night away - don’t forget free parking too for all guests across the venue. Telephone Rebecca Saltmer on 01904 638971 and she will be delighted to run through your exact requirements and show you our range of suites to see how our stunning facilities can work for you, or email [email protected]

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Rebecca Saltmer
We are a passionate, detail-oriented team who will guide you through the booking process and are here throughout the lead up to ensure all details are captured and handed over to our events delivery team. I have years of experience in events planning and my approach is centred around understanding your vision, cucuriating every detail to perfection and ensuring a stress free planning process. Let us create the wedding day of your dreams !

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1981
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20

Overview of York Racecourse

Wedding Venue Type
Sporting Venue / Stadium
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
500
Reception Capacity
500

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Fireworks Permitted
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
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Wedding Catering

In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Bar
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Pricing for York Racecourse

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£52
Maximum Price
£90
With a selection of 3 menus bands to choose from you can really tailor your wedding to suite you. With over 30 years experience within the catering industry you will have a hard time picking just one of our delicious dishes
What is included in this pricing:
Minimum numbers apply
Set menu options only
Table linen included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Cutlery included

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£90
Maximum Price
£145
Minimum Number of Guests
75
Bespoke build your own package with three drinks options, three menu package plus a range of enhancements to make your day extra special. Minimum numbers are 75 people but if you are to go below these there will be a supplement charge for this. Our prices are inclusive of all staffing, venue hire, linens, furniture
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£90
Maximum Price
£145
Number of Guests Included
75
Bespoke build your own package with three drinks options, three menu package plus a range of enhancements to make your day extra special. Minimum numbers are 75 people but if you are to go below these there will be a supplement charge for this. Our prices are inclusive of all staffing, venue hire, linens, furniture
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available

Reviews for York Racecourse
(8)

Diane and David
Happy couple married in April
November 2024
My special day was perfect!

The event co-ordinators were amazing at York Racecourse, my special day couldn't have been better, everyone loved the venue, the food, the atmosphere. We were treated like royalty, I would love to have the day all over again and would definitely choose York Racecourse!

Shaun & Emily
Happy couple married in September
November 2024
Wow what a venue.

We got married in September at The Racecourse. We could not fault anything from our wedding from the beginning to the end. Our wedding planner and all the staff were so helpful. It is the most beautiful venue and the food was extremely good. All our guests commented how it was the best wedding they had been to.

Richard and Robyn
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Mr and Mrs Kendall

On the 5th August 2023 we had our full day at the York Racecourse which went off without a hitch, thanks to the fantastic team. The Racecourse was a no brainer for us, given its beauty and the fact we've been avid race goers for years, it just made sense. We chose the gold package which ticked off so many boxes including food DJ and a drinks package. The food especially was delicious and by far the best food we've had at a wedding (without being biased) our guests still remind us now. There are so many beautiful photo opportunities also at the Racecourse, we had the Parade Ring Restaurant for the full day which when lit up at night (including the stables) provided stunning photos. If we could do it all again, there is no doubt we would choose the Racecourse.

Judy & Andy
Happy couple married in July
November 2024
A memorable one!

We had a lovely time, all went well. The venue looked fabulous, and the staff were fantastic. From Andy and I thank you again for everything you have done to make our evening a memorable one!

Julia & Klein
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
Thank you so much

Thank you so much! It was truly the most perfect day! Everyone raved about it and especially the food. We literally can't find fault whatsoever. Please pass on our thanks to Dan and the rest of the team!

Amanda
Happy couple married in July
May 2024
Thank you

Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much. The event was wonderful and Will went above and beyond to look after us. Thank you again for making our day so special. I will share some photos when we’re back.

Vicki
Happy couple married in August
May 2024
Thank you!

Hello We had the most amazing day, thank you so much to all the team for making it such a memorable day, everything flowed perfectly! A lot of guests said how amazing the food and service was too. Thank you so much Vicki

Georgy & Dan
Happy couple married in September
May 2024
Thank you!

Hi Rebecca, We would just like to say a huge thank you to you, Dylan and the team for helping us organise and celebrate our wedding on Saturday. It was the most magical day and couldn’t have wished for anything more! We’ve had so many compliments about how amazing the food was and how lovely all of the staff were.

Location & Contact Details for York Racecourse

Wedding Venue Address
Knavesmire Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1EX, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at York Racecourse?

I would say the best wedding we ever had is a wedding that is yet to happen. In 2025 one of our couples is planning the wedding of the year and are getting married under our new canopy and having Fish & Chips from our new chip shop for their wedding breakfast. In the evening drag queen's, live music and so much more.

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

It is your day and if you want to do something to make it special you do it.

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

Personalised mini bottles of champagne

Describe York Racecourse in 5 adjectives

Intimate, Unique, Enchanting, Memorable & Welcoming

Where’s the best photo spot at York Racecourse?

The Parade Ring

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at York Racecourse?

We haven't had any celebrities at weddings but we have a number of celebrity guests join us over our race days

What’s your favourite canapé?

Smoked Salmon Roulade and Citrus Pearls (mwog)

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Fish Finger Sandwiches with Tartare Sauce and Ketchup

What is York Racecourse most unique feature?

The stunning views of the racecourse

What part of your business are you most proud of?

How all our staff work so well and so closely together to ensure everyone's events exceed expectations
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