Although racegoers are encouraged to dress smartly, no formal Dress Code applies during the Jumps season.
Most guests embrace the occasion and dress in smart-casual wear and appropriately for the weather.
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Excitement and anticipation are growing rapidly amongst horse racing fans up and down the country and across the world ahead of the much-anticipated 2026 iteration of the highly prestigious and historic Ascot Howden Christmas Racing Weekend at the iconic and historic Ascot Racecourse.
At Eventmasters, we are Official Hospitality Suppliers (OHS) directly appointed by Ascot Racecourse.
The race meeting in 2026 will take place over two action-packed days, from Friday 18th to Saturday 19th December 2026. We are delighted to offer our Windsor Restaurant and Private Box packages for this event in December 2026.
The atmosphere will be electric as some of the most high-profile horses, jockeys, and trainers compete for victory in some of horse racing’s most famous races.
Enjoy what is set to be two days of enthralling and world-class horse racing in VIP style at Aintree Racecourse with an Eventmasters Hospitality Package. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Although racegoers are encouraged to dress smartly, no formal Dress Code applies during the Jumps season.
Most guests embrace the occasion and dress in smart-casual wear and appropriately for the weather.
| Gates Open | 10:45 | ||
| First Race | 12:40 | ||
| Last Race | 15:35 | ||
| Facility Closes | 16:45 approx |
Lavazza coffee and Fortnum & Masons teas and infusions
Prawn cocktail, bloody mary aïoli
Rare roasted sirloin of beef, horseradish rémoulade
Tenderstem broccoli and blue cheese tart
Roasted sweet potato, kale and toasted pine nuts Orzo pasta, artichoke, tomato
Ranch salad
Chicken, leek and wholegrain mustard pie
hand-diced chicken and leeks in a wholegrain mustard and white wine velouté topped with flaky puff pastry
Roasted new potatoes, panache of seasonal vegetables
Baileys bread and butter pudding
crème Anglaise
Selection of afternoon tea sandwiches
Buttermilk scones
Highgrove strawberry preserve and Cornish clotted cream
Selection of afternoon tea pastries
Lavazza coffee and Fortnum & Masons teas and infusions
Lavazza coffee and Fortnum & Masons teas and infusions
King prawn and crab cocktail
sweet pickled lime, tomato, brown bread tuile
Roasted Norfolk turkey
duck fat château potatoes, honey-glazed root vegetables
pig in blanket, cranberry stuffing
turkey gravy
Chocolate delice
peppermint cream, chocolate sauce
Selection of afternoon tea sandwiches
Buttermilk scones
Highgrove strawberry preserve and Cornish clotted cream
Selection of afternoon tea pastries
Lavazza coffee and Fortnum & Masons teas and infusions
Ascot Racecourse is one of the most historic and iconic racecourses not only in the country but in the world, with fans from across the globe visiting in their thousands each year. One of the standout events at the racecourse, founded in 1711, is the annual Ascot Howden Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot Racecourse in 2026.
The Christmas Racing Weekend will return to Ascot in December 2026, taking place over two action-packed days, from Friday 18th December to Saturday 19th December 2026. You and your guests/clients are sure not to miss a moment of the action at Ascot during this race meeting with our VIP Hospitality at such a historic racecourse.
At Eventmasters Corporate Hospitality, we are delighted to offer our VIP Windsor Forest Hospitality Package and our Private Box Package for the 2026 Ascot Howden Christmas Racing Weekend. It is sure to enhance your experience of the day whilst creating positive, lasting memories for you and your guests.
This package has plenty to offer, including a private table for between 2 & 12 guests, champagne on arrival, race day admission, a four-course lunch, afternoon tea, complimentary bar including beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, as well as betting facilities in the suite, racecards, racing papers, and lastly some table flowers to boot.
As for the Private Box, it offers a Champagne reception, morning biscuits and coffee/tea on arrival, 3-course fine dining, a complimentary bar of beers, spirits, wines, and soft drinks (excluding champagne), as well as some afternoon tea, a race card, and racing papers. Note that the private box is for between 12 and 18 guests.
Both VIP Packages ooze class and style, offering sensational food, great views of the action, and a luxurious atmosphere. This allows you and your guests/clients to enjoy the enthralling racing on the track for the upcoming, much-anticipated 2026 Ascot Howden Christmas Racing Weekend in comfort and style.
These packages are an ideal way to treat colleagues or clients, or to celebrate a special occasion with your family and friends whilst enjoying some world-class horse racing at Ascot Racecourse. The VIP Windsor Forest Package and Private Box Package are situated in a prime location at this historic racecourse.
The Windsor Forest VIP Hospitality facility is located in close proximity to the track, with it overlooking the winning post at Ascot Racecourse. You and your guests will not be missing a moment of the action with the spectacular views that are on offer throughout the day, as you spend watching the enthralling festive racing at Ascot.
The Private Box VIP Hospitality facility is situated in a prime location within the magnificent and historic Grandstand, and you and your guest(s) can enjoy sensational views of the track, and you will not be missing a moment of the action whilst enjoying all of what this incredible, luxurious package has to offer.
The atmosphere for the 2026 iteration of the Ascot Howden Christmas Racing Weekend is promising to be electric once more for what is a highly anticipated race meeting at such a famous and historic racecourse. This is a headline event for Ascot, with it being the last major race meeting of the calendar year.
There are some races in particular that stand out amongst the rest – these include the Howden Noels Novices’ Chase and the Long Walk Hurdle, which will both be making their respective returns for 2026.
Starting with the Noel’s Novices’ Chase, the most recent winner was Steel Ally, ridden by Jockey Dylan Johnston, followed by runner-up Push The Button, and by No Questions Asked, who was the pre-race favourite, finishing in third place in the end.
Moving on to the aforementioned Long Walk Hurdle, this was most recently won by Impose Toi, ridden by Jockey Nico de Boinville back in December 2025. De Boinville managed to ride Impose Toi to victory ahead of the stern competition that came from the likes of Sean Bowen’s Strong Leader and Mark Walsh’s Honesty Policy, who came in second and third place, respectively, in the end.
There is no better way to experience what is set to be two action packed days of thrilling horse racing action than with an Eventmasters VIP Hospitality Package. Book now to avoid disappointment.

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