The award recognised 1711 by Ascot, Sodexo’s joint venture with Ascot Racecourse, and its operation of the Balmoral Restaurant at the racecourse during Royal Ascot 2019. Sodexo has operated catering and hospitality services at Ascot racecourse since 1998.
The 2019 Royal Meeting saw the 1711 by Ascot team working with michelin-starred chef Ollie Dabbous to create a menu that celebrated the best of British cuisine.
The menu included:
- Roasted beef sirloin, warm horseradish buttermilk and Jersey Royals.
- Scottish smoked salmon, mussel vinaigrette with cucumber and lovage.
- Lemon verbena posset with summer fruits and blossoms.
Paul Paisis-Oakwell, 1711 by Ascot’s general manager, said: “To see our catering and hospitality team recognised among household names in the sports industry is fantastic and it is no mean feat to achieve this silver award.
“Thank you to everyone involved in the running of The Balmoral at Royal Ascot which provided a great guest experience for racegoers in 2019 and to the guests attending the Royal Meeting who make it such a special occasion.”
The Sports Business Awards, started in 2017, aim to recognise the accomplishments of individuals and teams who make sporting success possible.