Conferences & Seminars

Taunton Racecourse

Large spacious rooms all the business facilities necessary, the unique atmosphere and panoramic views across the racecourse to the Blackdown Hills combine to make Taunton Racecourse the perfect location for successful business events.

Both stands at Taunton Racecourse provide the ideal setting for exhibitions, conferences and seminars. It is beautifully situated in the heart of the west Somerset countryside, with the outstanding views across the racecourse to the wooded slopes of the Blackdown Hills beyond and yet only two miles from the M5 (junction 25). The county town of Taunton is within five minutes drive and there is ample free car parking for 500 cars adjacent to the stands with additional car parks close by. Taunton Racecourse is well sign posted from both the M5 and the town centre.

There are two fully self sufficient stands which are able to accommodate seminars these are called The Orchard Stand and the Paddock Stand. Both buildings have an array of differing rooms available seating any number of delegates from 15 to 350. Most rooms have blackout facilities to allow use of the video or projecting presentations.

There is a excellent, highly professional catering service as well as fully licensed bars.

The delegate rate is very competitively priced at £21.00 + VAT per person to include coffee on arrival, mid morning coffee and biscuits, lunch (2-course seated lunch, fork buffet or finger buffet ), afternoon tea and biscuits, all the room hire including syndicate break out rooms and equipment such as flip chats and OHP’s.

If you would like to view the facilities we have to offer, please telephone 01823 325035: or e-mail troy@tauntonracecourse.co.uk .We would be delighted to show you around. You can book on-line today, click here to go to our booking form.

                   

 

Seminar and Conference Menus

Please select one:

Roast Topside of Beef with braised onions and a rich allspice sauce with Yorkshire Puddings

Roast Loin of Pork with spiced apples, herb and sage seasoning and a port wine sauce

Roast fillet of Salmon marinated in herbs, served on stir fried vegetables with coriander butter

Baked Cod topped with a tomato and basil crust, served on a potato bake with a lime sauce

Roast supreme of Chicken wrapped in bacon and served in a creamy Mushroom and Tarragon sauce

Chicken "Nicoise", braised in Madeira with cherry tomatoes, diced potatoes and butter beans

Pan fried Pork loin steaks with a cider cream sauce served on Bubble and Squeak and apple fritters

Sautéed strips of beef in a brandy and peppercorn sauce, served with buttered Fettuccini

All served with potatoes and a selection of fresh vegetables

Conference Menu

Cold Buffet Platter

Cold Sliced Beef

or

Honey and Mustard Roasted Ham

or

Poached Scottish Salmon

or

Grilled Lemon and Ginger Chicken

Make two selections from the above. They will be served with home-made piccalilli, pickles, a selection of salads and either jacket potatoes or new potatoes.

For vegetarians, we offer a choice from:

Cold Quiches

or

Roasted Vegetables in Olive Oil

To finish the meal:

A selection of Home-Made Desserts

Filter Coffee

Conference Menus

Vegetarian Selections

Cannelloni filled with spinach and served with a tomato sauce and parmesan Cheese

Thai style vegetable stir fry with tofu and a spring and soya sauce

Vegetables "en croute" Layers of seasonal vegetables baked in pastry served on a watercress sauce

Finger Buffet Menus

Menu 1

Vegetable Samosa

Hot and Spicy chicken Nibbles

Crispy monterey Cheese Sticks

Savoury Sausage Rolls

A selection of cocktail Sandwiches

Fresh Fruit

Menu 2

Indian Savouries with Mango Chutney

Deep Fried Butterfly Prawns with a Lime Mayonnaise

Lincolnshire Sausages with a Mustard Dip

Vegetable Satay with Black Bean Dip

A selection of Cocktail Sandwiches

Fresh Fruit

Menu 3

Chinese Dim Sum

Oriental Fish Skewers

Roast Pork Meatballs in a Barbecue Sauce

Crispy coated vegetables with a sour cream dip

A selection of filled Bridge Rolls

Fresh Fruit

Menu 4

Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks

Onion Bhajis

Chinese Spring Onions with a Chilli Dip

Baked pastry parcels with ham and cheese/chicken curry

Mini fish cakes with Tartar sauce

A selection of Cocktail Sandwiches

Fresh Fruit

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