Parties & Functions

The peace of the country on the edge of town

Taunton Racecourse is one of the most beautifully located courses in the country with outstanding views across the racecourse to the wooded slopes of the Blackdown Hills and yet only a few minutes drive from the centre of town. You can almost sense the atmosphere of raceday and the excitement of the race – it’s this that makes Taunton Racecourse a unique venue for functions of all kinds.

The facilities lend themselves to virtually any type of function, being an ideal venue for business lunches, dinners, buffets, weddings and private parties from 10 to 200 guests. Taunton Racecourse is well signposted from the M5 and the centre of town and has ample car parking adjacent to the stands. All the dining areas and bar facilities of the Paddock Stand enjoy panoramic views across the racecourse, contributing to the enjoyment and uniqueness of the occasion.

A function can be tailored to your specific requirements. The considerable experience of our catering staff will guarantee a professional and friendly service, first class cuisine and – a memorable function!

Menu 1 Selection

£16.50 per head including VAT

Starters (Please select one)

Duck and green peppercorn terrine served with an apple and plum chutney

Roasted vegetables marinated in olive oil and herbs with tomato bread and feta cheese

Seafood and fresh vegetable consommé flavoured with saffron

Avocado and smoked Chicken salad with a light lemon chutney and green salad leaves

Main Course (Please select one)

Poached Fillet of Salmon filled with its own mousse, with a white wine sauce and crispy leeks

Panfried Pork Entrecote served on creamed potatoes with a coarse mustard sauce

Supreme of Chicken roasted with chestnuts and bacon in a rosemary sauce

Venison Stroganoff cooked in sour cream and red wine, served with Wild Rice

Desserts: Please select three from the separate dessert sheet

Menu 2 Selection

£18.50 per head including VAT

Starters (Please select one)

A pastry tartlet filled with Wild Mushrooms and a Madeira sauce

Baked Aubergine and Tomato Gateau, served with a pesto sauce

Smoked halibut and home-cured salmon with a cucumber salad and brown bread

Thinly sliced Parma ham with chilled Galia melon or fresh Figs

Main Course (Please select one)

Roasted Monkfish with a creamy saffron vegetable sauce and fettuccini

Sautéed medallions of Venison with potato galette and a juniper berry sauce

Navarin of lamb served with small vegetables in a tomato and rosemary sauce

Supreme of chicken with a mild Coconut sauce on Thai vegetables

Desserts: Please select three from the Desserts sheet

Desserts

Home-made frozen Nougatine with a strawberry coulis

Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding

Lemon mousse cake with Berries

Fresh fruits macerated in Grand Marnier, served with home-made Petticoat tails and Crème Fraiche

Chocolate Truffle Gateau with cream

Orchard Portman Baked Apple and Almond Flan with clotted cream