James Martin to Headline Ascot’s Festival of Food and Wine Raceday

Combine food and wine from around the world with a memorable day of racing at Ascot’s Festival of Food and Wine Raceday on Saturday 6th September.

Chef and TV personality James Martin will be headlining the event for the second year, following a successful debut in 2013.

As part of his involvement Martin will be serving an exclusive three-course set-menu at Ascot’s spectacular new restaurant, On 5 where guests can look forward to a personal visit from him as part of their experience.

He will also demonstrate two of his dishes for Grandstand and Premier Admission racegoers. A special James Martin Demo Package is available including a reserved seat for the demonstration, Premier Admission, a complimentary glass of wine and a gift bag for £37.

Alongside a seven race card headlined by the country’s most valuable mile-and-a-half handicap, racegoers can also look forward to a host of local and international produce from food stalls including the Food Emporium, Chocolate Tree, Fabulous Fudge, The Honest Carrot, Surrey Fine Foods, Lymn Bank Cheese featuring cheese in 17 flavours and the Wiltshire Chilli Farm. Plus the opportunity to sample some of the finest international wines, including a Royal Ascot selection, at the Wine Festival hosted by connoisseurs Bibendum.

Tickets for the Festival of Food and Wine Raceday can be purchased online in advance. Prices start from just £20 for Grandstand and £27 for Premier. Gates open at 11am.

Fine dining from £145 + VAT per person. Private boxes are also available.

Accompanied children under 18 years of age gain free entry at all Ascot race meetings.