Royal Ascot 2022: A Guide to Food and Drink

By Charlotte Rickards

2 years ago

It's the most Michelin star-studded Ascot to date


With more Michelin stars between the ‘Chefs in Residence’ than ever before at Ascot, Dining at Royal Ascot 2022 is set to be the finest yet 

Royal Ascot 2022: Here’s Your Dining Guide

The Best Hats for Ascot 2022

a horse jumping at Royal Ascot 2022

 Images courtesy of Ascot Racecourse 

Food & Drink at Royal Ascot 2022: How Does it Actually Work?

On 14th – 18th June 2022, Royal Ascot 2022 will commence once more: but what’s an event without food? Here’s the low down on everything you need to know about the dining experience this year. There’s a plethora of different dining packages (18, to be exact) from à la carte menus by Michelin-starred chefs, to more casual, flexible options at their clubs. It’s slightly overwhelming, so we’ll break it down.

Ascot Racecourse

Your food and drink choices will depend on which enclosure you’re in. If you didn’t know already, there are four enclosures: The Royal Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure, Village Enclosure, and Windsor Enclosure. Three of the four are available to the public, apart from The Royal Enclosure, where there’s an application process to becoming a member. If you have a look on their website, you’ll be able to filter the days your going, the affordability, and the enclosure you’re in for more clarity.

Royal Ascot Stadium in panoramic view

 Images courtesy of Ascot Racecourse 

Now, in each enclosure, there are multiple dining options. It follows accordingly:

The Royal Enclosure: Dining Options

  • Windsor Greys (Lunch and/or Afternoon Tea)
  • Norfolk Restaurant (Lunch and/or Afternoon Tea)
  • The Grill at The Dorchester (Tom Barnes’ Five Course
  • Fine Dining Options: Holyroodhouse, The Old Press Room, Windsor Forest, The Veranda, Trackside, The Sandringham, Wyndham Club, Parade Ring (now sold out), and Panoramic.

The Queen Anne Enclosure: Dining Options

  • The Pavonian
  • ON 5 (now sold out)
  • The Furlong Restaurant (now sold out)
  • The Gallery (now sold out)
  • The Lawn Club (now sold out)
  • Old Paddock (now sold out)
  • Pavilion (now sold out)

The Queen Anne Enclosure: Dining Options

  • The Restaurant in The Village
  • The Villiers Club (now sold out)

What’s New in Dining at the Royal Ascot in 2022?

Nieves Barragán Mohacho Makes Her Debut

Nieves Barragán Mohacho's octopus for Royal Ascot 2022

 Images courtesy of Ascot Racecourse 

Nieves Barragán Mohacho of Sabor will be making her  debut at the brand-new Pavonian Restaurant and Pavonian Club in the Queen Anne Enclosure. Nieves Barragán Mohacho makes her Royal Ascot debut in the new Pavonian Restaurant and Pavonian Club in the Queen Anne Enclosure. Set in a new elevated space with large trackside viewing deck, guests will have uninterrupted views of the racing action. Named after the characteristics of a peacock, this new space has been designed with refined modern interiors with a luxurious feel, creating the perfect ‘instagrammable’ space. Nieves will be serving a tapas-style tasting menu which draws inspiration from her Michelin-starred restaurant, Sabor. Patrons of the Pavonian Restaurant will also have access to the Pavonian Club to experience DJs and an afterparty to end the day.

HolyroodHouse Opens

New for 2022 and taking inspiration from the official residence of the Monarch in Scotland, Holyroodhouse is a light and airy space at the centre of the Royal Enclosure Gardens with Scottish elements woven into the design, taking inspiration from the parklands of Edinburgh. This fresh contemporary restaurant, overlooking the racing preparations in the Pre-Parade Ring and the kaleidoscope of colour in the gardens below, will serve a four-course à la carte luncheon with fine wine pairings. Michelin-starred Chef Patron of newly reopened The Ledbury Brett Graham headlines this brand-new Royal Enclosure restaurant bringing his elegant dishes with modern British flair to Royal
Ascot.

2022 Royal Ascot Chef Line up

Eric Landlard at Royal Ascot 2022 holding cake

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