Cheltenham – The April Meeting

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Corporate Hospitality – Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Racecourse has a well over a century of history, dating back to the early 19th century, and is synonymous with hosting some of the most prestigious horse race meetings in the world. It not only hosts the Cheltenham Festival, it will also be hosting the latest iteration of the iconic April Meeting in 2026.

At Eventmasters, we are Official Hospitality Suppliers appointed directly by Cheltenham Racecourse.

The 2026 iteration of the much-anticipated April Meeting will be taking place over the course of two action packed days, from Wednesday 15th to Thursday 16th April 2026.

If you book your hospitality for this event with us, you will have a great experience of the day, enjoying the fantastic views, the incredible views, and the luxurious atmosphere whilst also enjoying some world-class horse racing at one of the world’s most iconic and historic racecourses.

At Eventmasters Corporate Hospitality, we are delighted to offer our VIP Private Grandstand Box Hospitality Package —a great way to entertain and impress your colleagues and clients, or to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends.

Whatever your reason for purchasing this hospitality package with us for this event at Cheltenham Racecourse, you and your guests are sure to create some positive lasting memories of watching some of the best horses, jockeys, and trainers in action as they battle for victory in each of the races across those two days at this famous racing venue. The atmosphere will be electric.

The VIP Grandstand Private Boxes, which can accommodate parties of up to 12 or 18 guests, are situated in prime locations at the racecourse – on level four of the grandstand. They are accompanied by a balcony that offers fabulous views overlooking the winning line, and you and your guests/clients will not miss out on any of the action out on the track.

This is also a package with plenty more to offer, including club admission badges, reserved car parking (1 per 2 guests), morning coffee and biscuits on arrival, as well as a four course luncheon, a complimentary bar serving beer, wine, and soft drinks, a souvenir racecard, and finally plasma TV screens throughout the facility.

The dress code for this hospitality package is smart casual. As an example, male guests can typically wear a collared shirt and tie. It is suggested by the racecourse that you wrap up warm, though this will of course be dependent on the weather conditions when you attend this race meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse.

As previously mentioned, the food on offer will be fantastic, and there is plenty of options on the menu. Our sample menu begins with the starter, which consists of smoked salmon and soft herbs rillette, pickled banana shallots, horseradish, and chive cream. For the vegetarian option, an Oyster mushroom and nori rillette is served instead of the salmon.

As for the main course, this is made up of a Gloucester Old Spot loin and black pudding with wild mushrooms, greens, and mead jus. Vegetarians can have sweet potato and chestnut wellington as an alternative to the loin and black pudding.

When it comes to dessert, there is chocolate-hazelnut torte, black cherries, and kirsch. As for the Cheltenham Cheeseboard, this comes with apricots, grapes, chutney, and biscuits.

Fresh Hobbs House Bakery Bread and butter will also be served during the multi-course meal on each day of the 2026 April Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse.

By choosing the VIP Private Grandstand Box Hospitality Package, you are in for a thrilling and luxurious experience. You will also create some great memories, and you and your clients will want to return for the following year’s April Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Be sure to register your interest in our packages for the 2026 April Meeting, which is set to take place at the iconic and historic Cheltenham Racecourse. Packages are in high demand for this highly prestigious event.

Cheltenham April Meeting FAQs:

What VIP Hospitality Package(s) are available for the April Meeting at Cheltenham?

The Private Grandstand Boxes VIP Hospitality Package is offered for the 2026 edition of the famous April Meeting at Cheltenham, and it is ideal for networking clients, entertaining colleagues, or to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends whilst enjoying the world class racing out on track.

Where is the Grandstand Private Box located at Cheltenham Racecourse for the April Meeting?

The VIP Grandstand Private Boxes can be found on level four of the grandstand, with them all offering stunning views overlooking the winning line.

What are the minimum group sizes for the VIP Grandstand Private Box?

Our VIP Grandstand Private Boxes are for a minimum party of 12 guests, though we do offer private boxes at Cheltenham for parties of up to 18 guests at one time, whether for one or both days of the April Meeting.

What is offered by the VIP Grandstand Private Box Hospitality Package?

Our VIP Grandstand Private Boxes have plenty to offer to enhance your experience, one of which being the balcony that overlooks the winning line, giving you and your guests a simply superb view of the action – you will not miss a single moment of the world class racing out on track.

It also offers club admission badges, reserved car parking (1 per 2 guests), morning coffee and biscuits on arrival, a four course luncheon, a complimentary bar serving beers, wines, and soft drinks, as well as a souvenir racecard, and plasma TV screens that are located throughout the facility.

What is the dress code for the Cheltenham Grandstand Private Box Hospitality Package?

The dress code will be smart casual, meaning smart attire for both men and women. For example, male guests have been known to wear a collared shirt with a tie. It is also advised by the racecourse that you’ll need to wrap up, though this is of course dependent on the weather conditions on the day you visit Cheltenham Racecourse for the annual April Meeting.

How can I go ahead and get in touch regarding the hospitality on offer at the 2026 April Meeting at Cheltenham?

If you would like to get in touch regarding the hospitality we have on offer for the 2026 edition of the April Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, please use the form at the bottom of the page. Or, you can alternatively call our dedicated sales team on 020 7989 6500.

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