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Cheltenham Gold Cup
In 2022 we took on Jim’s Bar – a cosy, pub inside Best Mate’s enclosure.
In 2023 – we worked alongside Jockey Club Catering to operationally deliver all the bars within Best Mates Enclosure
A variety of bar environments – from large scale to small specialist environments.
The event services up to 250,000 people across the 4 days , the races follow a typical format – a high volume hit before the race starts, quietening down whilst the races take place.
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is unique in its size and complexity and is firmly the No 1 race in the calendar.
- 40,000 hospitality guests served over the four days of The Festival
- 3,800 catering team operating the event each day
- 350 managers running the event each day
- 500 students from over 14 colleges work at The Festival™ each day
- 8 furlongs of temporary bar counters
- 45,000 hospitality meals
- 24 marquees including the longest triple-deck structure in Europe, with over 2.5 miles of internal walls
- 9,000+ gallons of tea & coffee consumed
- 240 private boxes
- 15 restaurants
- 30 temporary kitchens
- 74 mobile catering units
What We Provided
- All 8 bars
- Event managers with 10+ years experience
- The No 1 race in the calendar
- Jim's Bar - designed and delivered by Peppermint