First-class dining is on the cards for everyone and Ascot Racecourse is delighted to expand the Champneys Picnic in a Box range, designed by Champneys, to seven menus. For those visitors who prefer an ‘al-fresco’ dining option, Champneys premier, classic and traditional picnic packages are sure to meet everyone’s needs. Beautifully packaged, both ranges include a starter, main course, dessert and wine and have a vegetarian option. This year Champneys have also launched the afternoon tea for two package.

Traditional Picnic Box

Tomato, Spinach and Green Beans with Honey Mustard Dressing

Norfolk Ham with Coleslaw, Chive New Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes
Or
Red Pesto Orzo with Mozzarella, Suntouched Tomatoes and Olives

Vegetable Crudité with Sour Cream and Chives
Roll and Butter

Fresh Fruit Salad with Passion Fruit Syrup
Petit Fours

Stowells Colombard-Chardonnay (250ml) 

Classic Picnic Box

Asparagus, Tomato, Spinach and Green Beans with Balsamic Dressing

British Chicken and Mango, Oriental Noodles with Sweet Chilli and Coconut Dressing
Or
Mango, Mangetout and Edamame Beans, Oriental Noodles with Sweet Chilli and Coconut Dressing

Foccacia Breadsticks with Tomato Salsa
Roll and Butter

Fresh Summer Strawberries and Clotted Cream
Stilton and Mature Cheddar with Oatcakes, Red Onion Chutney and Black Grapes
Petit Fours

Hardys Nottage Hill Chardonnay (375ml) 

Premiere Picnic Box

Mango and Mozzarella with Sweet Chilli Pesto Dressing

Kiln Roast Salmon with Crème Fraîche Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon Dressing
OR
Puy Lentil, Chick Pea and Edamame Beans with Roast Vegetables, Feta and Honey Lime Dressing

Foccacia Breadsticks with Tomato Salsa
Roll and Butter

Fresh Summer Berries with Clotted Cream
Stilton, Mature Cheddar and Camembert with Oatcakes, Red Onion Chutney and Black Grapes
Petit Fours

Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V. Champagne (375ml)

English Afternoon Tea Sandwich Selection:
Cucumber and Mint
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
Free Range Egg
Rare Roast Beef and Horseradish
Fruit Scones, Clotted Cream and Jam with Fresh Strawberries
Mini Victoria Sponge and Mini Carrot Cake
Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V. Champagne (375ml)

Prices

Champneys Traditional - £35.00 per person
Champneys Classic - £45.00 per person
Champneys Premier - £70.00 per person
Champneys Afternoon Tea (2 people) - £50.00

Picnic boxes are available for collection from 11am. Most dietary requirements can be accommodated. Please note that the cut off date for ordering the Champneys Picnic in a Box is the 11th June 2010 and admission tickets are not included within this price. Call 0870 727 4321 or email picnicinabox@ascot.co.uk to make a booking or for more information.

Royal Enclosure
A perfect way to uphold the tradition of a picnic in the car park with none of the preparation beforehand, Royal Enclosure members may collect their picnic boxes between 11am and 2pm from the Coach and Horses Bar in Car Park 1. This pick up point also offers Royal Enclosure members the opportunity to purchase coffee and pastries from 9:30am and serves Champagne and Pimm’s by the glass, jug or bottle.

Grandstand Admission
Grandstand Admission guests may collect their picnic boxes between 11am and 2pm from a pick up point in the beautiful surroundings of the Old Paddock Lawns.