When Ascot isn’t busy hosting the world’s best racehorses, it’s busy being a world-class hub for amazing events. Now, on Friday and Saturday, September 5th and 6th, 2025, The Big Ascot Food & Wine Racing Weekend is taking place. This weekend is a full, two-day late-summer celebration of food and drink. Live music, garden party atmosphere, fine dining provided live by Michelin-starred chefs, great wine and competitive racing are all on the schedule.
Guests can peruse a vast array of barbecue showcases, artisan food stalls and live cooking demonstrations. Such names as Paul Ainsworth and James Tanner are slated to be involved. Wine tasting, a sustainability talk, and some fine action on the track are all included in what should be a wonderful weekend at one of the most spectacular and famous venues in the world.
Food & Wine Racing Weekend Timings & Location
This fantastic two-day festival involves wine tastings in associating with Chapel Down. As well as the great food and drink, you can also enjoy the sporting action which all takes place at Ascot Racecourse. The course entrances are easy to find, right off the high street.
Ascot Racecourse features some amazing spectator facilities. The Royal Enclosure, Queen Anne Enclosure and Village Enclosure are all extremely popular. Hospitality is available, as are many bars and lounges. Secure your perfect pitch for the day and enjoy all that is offered, equine and otherwise.
Cooking Demonstrations on Friday 5 September 2025
Race and food demonstration timings for the Friday of the Ascot Big Food & Wine Racing Weekend are:
- Gates open at 11:00am
- First race is due off at 1:45pm
- Hallgarten & Novum wine demonstration from 1:55pm to 2:15pm
- James Tanner demonstration from 2:30pm to 2:55pm
- Raymond Blanc demonstration from 3:05pm to 3:30pm
- Sarah Frankland demonstration from 3:40pm to 4:05pm
- Silent Pool Gin demonstration from 4:05pm to 4:25pm
- Last race us due off at 5:15pm
Cooking Demonstrations on Saturday 6 September 2025
Racing and demonstration timings for Saturday are:
- Gates open at 11:00am
- First race is due off at 1:40pm
- Marcus Wareing demonstration from 1:50pm to 2:10pm
- Lisa Goodwin-Allen demonstration from 2:20pm to 2:45pm
- James Tanner demonstration from 2:50pm to 3:15pm
- Raymond Blanc demonstration from 3:25pm to 3:50pm
- Silent Pool Gin demonstration from 4:00pm to 4:20pm
- Smoke & Fire festivals (outside stage) from 4:35pm to 5:55pm
- Last race is due off at 5:00pm
Horse Racing Action During the Big Food & Wine Weekend
What could be a better backdrop when watching Michelin-starred chefs and sampling fine wins that top thoroughbred action?
Races on Friday 5 September 2025
There are seven races on each day, the racecard for Friday, September 5th being:
- Race 1 (1:45) – 1-mile lady amateurs’ handicap
- Race 2 (2:20) – 7-furlong maiden stakes
- Race 3 (2:55) – 1-mile maiden fillies’ stakes
- Race 4 (3:30) – 6-furlong novice stakes
- Race 5 (4:05) – 7-furlong classified stakes
- Race 6 (4:40) – 1-mile handicap
- Race 7 (5:15) – 7-furlong handicap
Races on Saturday 6 September 2025
The lineup of races for day two on Saturday, September 6th is:
- Race 1 (1:40) – 1-mile maiden stakes
- Race 2 (2:10) – 1-mile, 2-furlong handicap
- Race 3 (2:40) – 7-furlong handicap
- Race 4 (3:15) – 1-mile, 4-furlong handicap
- Race 5 (3:50) – 1-mile fillies’ handicap
- Race 6 (4:25) – 6-furlong handicap
- Race 7 (4:55) – 5-furlong handicap
Large screen TV’s will be in use as well as PA system commentary. There are great views of the action from around the course, and you can get up close and personal with the horses in the parade ring.