Your 2023 Showcase Finalists: Food & Beverage

The Food & Beverage category has been a staple of the RCA Showcase & Awards since the very beginning. The award identifies excellence and innovation in racecourse food and drink quality and service.

Bangor-on-Dee – Food Court

Bangor-on-Dee’s commitment to the racegoer is clear to see with the racecourse’s new food court development. This transformation project took a previously unused section of the racecourse and developed a bustling food court filled with the latest trends in street food and customer favourites.

A 36% year on year increase in racegoer spend suggests the Food Court has been a fantastic success.

Food Court at Bangor on Dee Racecourse

Cheltenham – Core on Course

With British sport’s first-ever three-Michelin starred restaurant, Core on Course at the Festival was a must-attend event in itself.

Working with renowned chef Clare Smyth, Cheltenham set new standards in racecourse hospitality. Customers clearly agreed too, with 110% ROI and glowing feedback.

Core on Course at Cheltenham Racecourse

Go Racing in Yorkshire – HoofBeat Bitter

What could be better than a Festival celebrating the best of Yorkshire racing? Perhaps a bespoke, locally brewed ale?

Hoofbeat was exactly that. The official accompanying alcoholic beverage to the GRIY Summer Festival was a resounding hit with punters, with 90% of stock sold before the end of the Festival.

Such was the success, plans are afoot for a more accompanying drinks across the Yorkshire racecourses.

HoofBeat Bitter: Go Racing in Yorkshire

Musselburgh – Pinkie’s Deli: A Taste of Scotland’s Larder

Customer is king, and Musselburgh’s brave decision to whole-heatedly embrace customer feedback resulted in the outstanding Pinkie’s Deli joining the racecourse’s already-impressive roster of eateries.

A revived menu reflecting the changing trends and demands of society has resulted in a significant increase in sales and smiles on faces.

Pinkie’s Deli: A Taste of Scotland’s Larder at Musselburgh Racecourse

York – Flying Frankie Bar

York’s understanding of its racegoer is such that a real ale bar was deemed essential to the racegoing experience on the Knavesmire.

With a nod to legendary jockey Frankie Dettori’s farewell year, York have provided a fitting legacy to the flying Italian with this customer-favourite bar. A bespoke ale exclusively for York Racecourse is just one reason why sales have increased 15% in this high footfall area.

Flying Frankie Bar at York Racecourse