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Corporate hospitality at its finest

A superb vista of racing— with the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps beyond. You choose from twelve suites in the Club Grandstand, each catering for 15 to 80 persons, plus other options in November such as a 'Mini Marquee Village" and "Grandstand Boxes" in the Grand National Stand

  The suites and boxes are specially designed for top class enjoyment of Riccarton Park's racing action and regarded as the best Corporate Venue in Christchurch.

It pays to book early as these are often pre-booked months in advance.

Plus we can accomodate a number of specialist  sites including marquee and outdoor options to make Riccarton Park the perfect venue for corporate and personal hospitality.


Host Responsibility Each suite is fully self-contained and offers:

  • Fully self contained with seating and bar
  • Inside and Outside viewing areas
  • Television monitors and built-in sound system
  • Air conditioning
  • Choice of menus and beverages
  • Adjoining betting facilities
  • Telephone
  • Tea and Coffee making facilities
  • "The best seats in the house"

A number of catering options are available for Private Suites

Corporate Package

(minimum of 15 persons)

A choice of four Menus ranging (from $25.50 to $42.50 per head incl. GST) and Beverages charged on a consumption basis.

To view sample suite menus click here To view beverage lists click here 

Social Club Package

(minimum of 20 persons)

$30 per person that includes Suite Hire, a finger food style lunch and a Steward. Beverages are ordered on a Cash Bar basis.

To view our Social Club package Menu & Beveragesclick here

A Private Hospitality Suite

An excellent way to entertain your customers, to host a social club gathering or, simply to have a day out in style with a group of friends.

You get to entertain in intimate, private facilities, dine on delicious food, enjoy a days racing.

All conveniently located with the modern surroundings of our Club Grandstand.

Contact us for more information on private suites

Cup Week hospitality packages for Private Groups & Corporate Functions

Hospitality Packages available for 2011 Cup Week. Click on underlined text for further information & pricing: (below are the 2011 options for November 5th, 9th and 12th)

Corporate Suites  Available 5th, 9th & 12th November 2011
Show Gate Lawn Court Marquee NZ Cup Day 12th November 2011 (Private Venue)
The Tea House Corporate Venue  available 9th & 12th November 2011 (Private Venue)
Grand National Lawn Mini Marquees NZ Cup Day 12th November 2011 (Exclusive Outdoor Area) - you can purchase this package on line - here