CGC Event Caterers

CGC Event Caterers Creating world class food and beverage solutions for external and internal clients CGC is a long-established caterer with a distinctive British identity.

With decades of experience we have built a reputation for great food, attentive service and craftsmanship. You can expect nothing less with us having been in the business over 100 years. We operate at venues of all sizes and have exclusivity at prominent sporting, entertainment and cultural locations across the UK. We cater exclusively at eight racecourses, including the world famous York Racecour

se, provide matchday and non-matchday catering for five northern sporting stadiums, as well as cafe and event catering at ten heritage locations, including Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate and The Hepworth, Wakefield. At the core of our business is our dedicated team. Highly skilled, experienced and with a passion to learn and experiment, we source like-minded people and nurture talent across the group, eager to learn and always hungry to do more.

We're officially in the 'ber months which means Christmas is just round the corner!โ„๏ธAt our beautiful venue, The Sun Pav...
03/09/2024

We're officially in the 'ber months which means Christmas is just round the corner!โ„๏ธ

At our beautiful venue, The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate, enjoy the festivities with a festive afternoon tea perfect to celebrate your upcoming wedding or grab your colleagues for a private Christmas party!

Find out more here; www.sunpavilion.co.uk/christmas๐ŸŽ„

Yesterday our incredible team at York Races started September off with an amazing wedding showcase to showcase the beaut...
02/09/2024

Yesterday our incredible team at York Races started September off with an amazing wedding showcase to showcase the beautiful Parade Ring Restaurant dressed for both a civil ceremony and a wedding breakfast.!๐Ÿ’

If you're looking for a unique wedding experience, contact the team at York today!

https://www.conferenceandeventsyork.co.uk/weddings.html

A key highlight in our calendar is Ebor Festival at York Races ๐Ÿ‡What a week it was for our team at Ebor, with 10,000 Yor...
30/08/2024

A key highlight in our calendar is Ebor Festival at York Races ๐Ÿ‡

What a week it was for our team at Ebor, with 10,000 Yorkshire Puddings being produced en masse and more than 1,000 summer fruit crumbles and 300 vegan Eton messes.๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ

We were lucky enough for Racing TV to come along and capture content with our team including;
- Kevin Pinnington discussing the week ahead with William Derby
- Hannah, our pastry chef, showcasing the beautiful pastries with presenter Kiersten attempting to pipe a rhubarb and custard craquelin
- Tom Beauchamp discussed the new Guinness bar in the Bustardthorpe development
- John Townend (House of Townend) popped in to discuss the new wine list including Jonty's Duck
- Noel Kershaw (Delifresh) caught up with Chef Tagg to talk all about the amazing produce and food
- Simon Theakston (Theakston Brewery) caught up with presenter Kiersten all about Theakston beers and how this is a huge seller for our clients

Throughout all of this, we had Neil Phillips, The Wine Tipster, being incredible as always talking everything food and wine!๐Ÿท

We can't believe how incredible the week was, we even had Queen Camilla stop by to officially open the new Bustardthorpe development๐Ÿ‘‘

Did you attend Ebor? Let us know your thoughts!

Delifresh
Theakston Brewery

Introducing another one of our incredible venues; Ripon Races.Known as Yorkshireโ€™s Garden Racecourse, Ripon Races has be...
29/08/2024

Introducing another one of our incredible venues; Ripon Races.
Known as Yorkshireโ€™s Garden Racecourse, Ripon Races has been hosting some of the most exciting, prestigious and enjoyable racing in the country for more than 300 years.๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿป

There's something for everyone at Ripon Races, from Ladies Day to Family Fun Days, hosting meetings and conferences. Ripon is a great location.

Ripon Races offer a range of day delegate packages, all catered for by an award-winning catering partner, that's us! We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality, locally sourced, fresh ingredients. With over 100 yearsโ€™ experience when it comes to hosting successful conferences and events, we understand the importance of attention to detail and great service.

Find out more about our conference and events catering at Ripon here; https://ripon-races.co.uk/venue-hire/

Join the incredible team over at York Races for their wedding showcase on Sunday 1st September.At the wedding showcase, ...
28/08/2024

Join the incredible team over at York Races for their wedding showcase on Sunday 1st September.

At the wedding showcase, you will get to see the beautiful Parade Ring Restaurant will be dressed for both a civil ceremony and wedding breakfast.

Speak to the team who would love to discuss how they can make your wedding day extra special.

Admission to the showcase is free, simply register your place by emailing [email protected]!

๐Ÿ“ธ Photo credit - Sophie Eleanor Photography

Our wedding venue, The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate, is in full force of wedding season and we love to see it!๐Ÿ’The team over ...
26/08/2024

Our wedding venue, The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate, is in full force of wedding season and we love to see it!๐Ÿ’

The team over at The Sun Pavilion truly excel in delivering beautiful wedding days for their couples and create lasting memories.

If you're planning a wedding, why not check out The Sun Pavilion?
https://www.sunpavilion.co.uk/

๐Ÿ“ธPhoto credit; our wedding co-ordinator Meg and Rachael Stephenson Photography.

As our hospitality staff at York Races are smashing Ebor Festival, we wanted to share  Post article showcasing some of t...
23/08/2024

As our hospitality staff at York Races are smashing Ebor Festival, we wanted to share Post article showcasing some of the brilliant aspects that go on in preparation for Ebor.

One of the team members they spoke to, was executive chef, Chris Scott. With 55-60 chefs and 100 other back-of-house staff to support Chris, they are all ready to help and feed the 80,000 people who may turn up over the four day festival.

The team rely on bringing in locally sourced produce en masse, including a tonne of sirloin beef, 10,000 Yorkshire puddings and around 1,200 oysters!

We think the team have been doing a great job so far this week and can't wait to share how it all went, keep up to date with our Ebor content on our Stories.

Read the full article here:

https://www.racingpost.com/news/festivals/york-ebor-festival/if-there-is-too-much-oil-it-goes-up-like-a-volcano-behind-the-scenes-as-york-gets-ready-for-the-ebor-festival-aVhtl1v9QyB5/

Did you know that Catterick Racecourse's relaxed, rural setting just five minutes away from the A1 is a perfect venue fo...
22/08/2024

Did you know that Catterick Racecourse's relaxed, rural setting just five minutes away from the A1 is a perfect venue for smaller meetings and conferences?๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป

With a range of smaller meeting rooms, as well as larger indoor and outdoor spaces, their venue packages can be tailored to suit your needs.

We love working with Catterick Racecourse as their catering partner to create incredible experiences for their guests.

https://www.catterickbridge.co.uk/

Our fabulous Hospitality team over at York Races are hosting a wedding showcase on Sunday 1st September!The beautiful Pa...
20/08/2024

Our fabulous Hospitality team over at York Races are hosting a wedding showcase on Sunday 1st September!

The beautiful Parade Ring Restaurant will be dressed for both a civil ceremony and wedding breakfast.

The team would love to discuss how they can make your wedding day extra special.

Admission to the showcase is free, simply register your place by emailing [email protected]!

๐Ÿ“ธ Photo credit - Sophie Eleanor Photography

Here at CGC, we cater for a number of occasions from luxury gala dinners to dinners, but did you know we also offer a di...
19/08/2024

Here at CGC, we cater for a number of occasions from luxury gala dinners to dinners, but did you know we also offer a diverse selection of concession units and bar services?๐Ÿด

Our fleet of 30 mobile units boasts a wide range of culinary specialties, including:
- Gourmet Burgers
- Mexican Street Food
- Woodfire Pizza
- Greek Street Food
- Philly Steak
- Chicken Ranch
- Fish and Chips
- Toasties
- Hot Dogs
- Spicy Meatballs
- Coffee
- Ice Cream
- Loaded Fries
- Cocktails
- Doughnuts
- Churros
- Gin Bar
- Draught Bar

Thinking of having a concessions stand at your next event?
Speak to our team today!

https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/services/mobile-catering-concessions/

Experience the thrills of a day at the races - colour, excitement, atmosphere, passion and drama - it's all in a days ra...
16/08/2024

Experience the thrills of a day at the races - colour, excitement, atmosphere, passion and drama - it's all in a days racing at Redcar Racing.๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿป

Whether you are planning a day out with friends and family, celebrating a special occasion, entertaining clients or promoting your business, Redcar Racecourse has something for everyone.

As the main caterer for Redcar Racecourse, we love providing excellent service and delicious food to their race goers as well as providing exceptional service for conferencing, weddings, parties and celebrations alongside team building and outdoor events.

https://www.redcarracing.co.uk/

Join our fabulous Hospitality team over at York Races on Sunday 1st September for their wedding showcase! ๐Ÿ’Come and see ...
14/08/2024

Join our fabulous Hospitality team over at York Races on Sunday 1st September for their wedding showcase! ๐Ÿ’

Come and see the beautiful Parade Ring Restaurant dressed for both a civil ceremony and wedding breakfast.

The team would love to meet with you and discuss how we can make your wedding day extra special.

Admission to the showcase is free, simply register your place by emailing [email protected]!

๐Ÿ“ธ Photo credit - Sophie Eleanor Photography

Afternoon Tea Week celebrates the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea and is the perfect excuse to catch up with lo...
12/08/2024

Afternoon Tea Week celebrates the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea and is the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones over a cup of tea and some expertly created treats!๐Ÿฐ

All of our incredible venues offer Afternoon Tea, enjoy a delicious selection of sandwiches and sweet treats. What's your favourite sandwich filler?

Speak to our fantastic team to book your next afternoon tea at one of our venues!
https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/venues/

The LNER Community Stadium (York Stadium Management Company)  opened its doors in May 2021 and is the home of York City ...
09/08/2024

The LNER Community Stadium (York Stadium Management Company) opened its doors in May 2021 and is the home of York City FC and the York Knights RLFC.

CGC are the sole caterers for the stadium providing staff, food and drink for the executive boxes, lounges and concessions in each stand on match days, alongside also providing food, drink and room hire of the lounges on non-match days.

Whether you attend as a sports-goer or attend a conference at LNER, we can't wait to welcome you and delight your senses with some incredible food.

Read our case study on the kiosks at LNER here: https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/services/mobile-catering-concessions/

Christmas party nights are back at Pontefract Racecourse!๐ŸŽ„Join the fabulous team over at Pontefract for an incredible Ch...
07/08/2024

Christmas party nights are back at Pontefract Racecourse!๐ŸŽ„

Join the fabulous team over at Pontefract for an incredible Christmas party, with various dates throughout December, it is set to be a great night.๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป

As the sole catering provider for Pontefract Racecourse, we can't wait to welcome you for a three-course meal including a gourmet dessert table, alongside a DJ and dancing!

Due to high demand, we have added an extra night! Join us on the 29th & 30th November to celebrate Christmas.๐Ÿพ

Don't miss out and book now; https://www.pontefract-races.co.uk/dinners-meetings-events/

Wow, we have no words for how incredible July was!โœจ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿป We started the month off strong and carried it on throughout with ...
05/08/2024

Wow, we have no words for how incredible July was!โœจ

๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿป We started the month off strong and carried it on throughout with catering at our racecourses, including the fabulous York Races at the Music Showcase!

๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ Our team excelled at the Great Yorkshire Show with our fantastic executive chef; Brian hosting a cooking demo of Jasmine tea smoked pigeon with mango, ponzu and sesame.

โœˆ๏ธAn outing to Farnborough International Airshow is a great way for our team of incredible chefs and waiting staff to showcase their skills.

๐ŸŽ To round-off an already incredible month, team CGC headed North to assist the team at Newcastle Racecourse for their ladies day!

There was so many other activities going off at our venues but we would be here all day if we listed them all!

What will August bring us?

This Christmas enjoy Beverley Racecourse's fabulous series of Sparkle Nights!โœจA perfect Christmas party night out, with ...
02/08/2024

This Christmas enjoy Beverley Racecourse's fabulous series of Sparkle Nights!โœจ

A perfect Christmas party night out, with a seasonal feast in the sparkling festive Attraction Restaurant, followed by a highly competitive Christmas quiz as tables go head to head to win a bottle of bubbly!๐Ÿพ

A DJ will then keep you dancing right through to 1am with all of the Christmas favourites, from Wham to Mariah Carey.๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป

Whether you are planning your work Christmas party, a club Christmas outing or you just want an excuse to grab your friends for a party, Beverley Racecourses Christmas party nights are fabulous fun!

As the catering provider for Beverley Racecourse, we can't wait to welcome you to the Attraction Restaurant for an incredible display of seasonal treats.๐ŸŽ„

Find out more here; https://beverley-racecourse.co.uk/christmas-parties-2024/

Our journey began in 1896 when Craven Gilpin and Sons established a catering business at The Mansion, Roundhay Park. We ...
01/08/2024

Our journey began in 1896 when Craven Gilpin and Sons established a catering business at The Mansion, Roundhay Park.
We are proud to be a Yorkshire business and love helping our Yorkshire clients produce excellent dining experiences for their guests.

Our Yorkshire based clients include;
- Redcar Racing
- Catterick Racecourse
- Thirsk Racecourse Ltd (Official)
- Ripon Races
- Beverley Racecourse
- Pontefract Racecourse
- LNER Community Stadium (York Stadium Management Company)
- Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre
- York Races
- The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate
- Yorkshire Event Centre

We of course are honored to work in all venues but we didn't want Yorkshire Day to pass without giving a shout out to our Yorkshire Venues!

We have some fabulous roles here at CGC just waiting for you!โœจ๐ŸดAre you a catering and hospitality professional with a ha...
30/07/2024

We have some fabulous roles here at CGC just waiting for you!โœจ

๐ŸดAre you a catering and hospitality professional with a hands on approach? Can you manage heads of F&B to provide inspired and effective development? We have the role for you as Deputy Head of F&B Operations.

๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผAre you great at promoting services to new and existing customers? Do you have experience in selling within the events and catering industry? We are looking for a Sales Executive to join the team!

๐Ÿ’ Can you plan and run events to meet the customer and client requirements? Do you have at least 3 years' experience within the event / hospitality management industry, ideally in a similar role involving leading a team? We are hiring a Head of F&B at our incredible venue The Sun Pavilion, Harrogate!

๐ŸŽŠ Can you oversee and manage conference and banqueting events? Do you enjoy developing relationships and managing vendors / sub-contractors at both racing and no-race day events?
Our lovely team over at York Races are hiring for an Events Manager!

To find out more and apply for these roles, visit our website; https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/careers/permanent-vacancies/

Another one of the venues we are fortunate to work in is the Pontefract Racecourse!A trip to the races is always excitin...
25/07/2024

Another one of the venues we are fortunate to work in is the Pontefract Racecourse!
A trip to the races is always exciting and is an incredibly social occasion. Whether you attend with friends, family or work colleagues, Pontefract Races is a unique and memorable experience.

As the in-house caterers for Pontefract we offer several different dining options including a four-course carvery lunch to light afternoon tea. There is something for everyone, we even cater for all dietary requirements.

Don't forget there is still time to book your Christmas party at Pontefract races, visit their website now to find out more;
https://www.pontefract-races.co.uk/dinners-meetings-events/

22/07/2024

This weekend our marketing team went down to Farnborough to see our crew in action.โœˆ๏ธ

We got to see behind the scenes of the team completing a dry run ahead of this show being open this week, our incredible chefs whipped up some delicious food whilst our hosts ensured our clients had the best experience.๐Ÿด

All of our teams are showcasing they live for our values being creative with how they plate the food and produce lasting memories, genuine with their conversations and the food being fresh and enjoyable and curious about their surroundings and how to deliver the best service!

Team CGC will be at Farnborough this week and we can't wait to hear back from the rest of the team how it goes!๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ

Interested to know more? Visit our website for our case study on last year's airshow in Paris; https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/events/

Another busy week here at CGC, we thrive in these situations to truly showcase our values.๐ŸŽ‰This week we have been creati...
19/07/2024

Another busy week here at CGC, we thrive in these situations to truly showcase our values.๐ŸŽ‰

This week we have been creating exciting dining experiences at:
- Beverley Racecourse
- Thirsk Racecourse Ltd (Official)
- Pontefract Racecourse
- Ripon Races
- Redcar Racing

Our fantastic team over at York Races Hospitality have been busy spending a day at the York NHS Staff Benefits and Wellbeing summer fair 2024, to promote Christmas Parties and their wedding showcase!

Some of our incredible team have also been off-site preparing for an exciting event next week, swipe across to see our team in action, can you guess where they are?

Are you hosting a large conference or an event at one of our incredible venues or even a wedding at The Sun Pavilion?As ...
18/07/2024

Are you hosting a large conference or an event at one of our incredible venues or even a wedding at The Sun Pavilion?

As part of the event planning and ensuring your menu is suitable for your guests, we offer a menu tasting session.

Our team will work with you closely to provide a variety of options for your starters, mains and desserts. They will sit with you during the tasting to answer any questions and take any feedback you may have towards the options.

Speak to your event manager today or see more about our venues here; https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/venues/

One of the incredible venues we get to work in is the Beverley Racecourse!๐Ÿ‡๐ŸปWhether you are attending as a race-goer or ...
16/07/2024

One of the incredible venues we get to work in is the Beverley Racecourse!๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿป
Whether you are attending as a race-goer or a day delegate, there is something for everyone. From three-course meals, to meat, seafood or vegetarian plated platters to light afternoon tea, we have you covered.

As the on-site catering team for Beverley Racecourse, there is a range of delicious packages to choose from and we can't wait to welcome you!

Find out more about our venues here; https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/venues/

This week was a busy week at CGC!Many of our teams are in full flow of creating incredible moments for our clients and d...
12/07/2024

This week was a busy week at CGC!

Many of our teams are in full flow of creating incredible moments for our clients and delicious meals.

This week we were at;
- Pontefract Racecourse
- Great Yorkshire Show at Yorkshire Event Centre
- Catterick Racecourse
- York Races

All whilst preparing for the Farnborough International Airshow, we do love a busy week and to see our teams working effortlessly together to create an incredible experience for guests.

We're fortunate to get to work in some incredible venues for exciting events.One of those venues is the magnificent York...
08/07/2024

We're fortunate to get to work in some incredible venues for exciting events.
One of those venues is the magnificent Yorkshire Event Centre, who host events such as;
- The Great Yorkshire Show
- The Yorkshire Motorhome and Caravan Show
As well as large conferences for companies such as Shark Ninja and many more!

At the Yorkshire Event Centre, we are kept on our toes to keep delegates well-fed and hydrated with a variety of food styles, whether it is a three-course sit down meal or a delicious buffet. All our food is prepared fresh from scratch, allowing us to cater to a wide range of dietary requirements.

We are always up for a challenge and the Yorkshire Event Centre always provides us with an exciting challenge whether we are catering for a charity gala or a trade show!

Read a case study on Yorkshire Events Centre here: https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/services/conference-events/

Last weekend some of our fabulous team were over at Newcastle Racecourse to support with the Northumberland Plate Day!๐Ÿฝ๏ธ...
04/07/2024

Last weekend some of our fabulous team were over at Newcastle Racecourse to support with the Northumberland Plate Day!๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

Our incredible chefs truly embodied our company values with their creative discipline.

We love seeing the fantastic teamwork across all of our teams, pitching in where needed all with a smile.

Find out about some of the other events our team have excelled at; https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/events/

June was a fantastic month for our CGC team! There have been too many incredible events for us to not share!๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ We cater...
02/07/2024

June was a fantastic month for our CGC team! There have been too many incredible events for us to not share!๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ We catered a 21st birthday party at Thirsk Racecourse, with a couple of our team attending and having a great time!

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ปSome of our team attended the ASM and CGC Food and Beverage Forum where we got to learn all about tequila and what is happening at all of the venues, not forgetting a great exercise where we saw CGC and ASM go head to head in shooting hoops.

๐Ÿ’กYorkshire Event Centre hosted a large conference for Shark Ninja with some incredible food including sweet chili broccoli, a selection of wraps, pesto rigatoni with roasted vegetables and much more! We also got to see our brand new chef whites in action!

๐Ÿ›ถ Many of our team took to the water in a Dragon Boat Race on behalf of Martin House to raise funds for children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

๐ŸŽSadly we said farewell to Tim Wray as our Managing Director after 31 years of leading the company. We appreciate everything Tim has contributed to the company and will be missed.

๐Ÿ‡Our chefs have been busy cooking up a storm at multiple venues throughout June including; Wetherby, Ripon, Beverly, Catterick, Pontefract, Redcar and a special feature at Newcastle Plate Day!

We're looking forward to seeing what July has in store for our team!๐Ÿ’–
Visit our website to find out more about CGC: https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/

๐ŸŽ„It is exactly 6 months to go until the big day!๐ŸŽ„It's never too early to think about Christmas, have you booked your Chr...
25/06/2024

๐ŸŽ„It is exactly 6 months to go until the big day!๐ŸŽ„
It's never too early to think about Christmas, have you booked your Christmas party yet?

Two of our racecourses have some fabulous events happening this Christmas including:

Beverley Racecourse - Sparkle Nights๐ŸŒŸ
A perfect Christmas party night out, enjoy a seasonal feast in the beautiful Attraction Restaurant with its sparkling festive makeover, followed by a highly competitive Christmas quiz as tables go head to head to win a bottle of bubbly.
For just ยฃ52 per person enjoy a three-course meal on selected dates in November and December.

Find out more on their website: https://beverley-racecourse.co.uk/christmas-parties-2024/

Pontefract Racecourse - Christmas Party๐Ÿ’ƒ
Enjoy a night of dancing to the festive DJ with a three-course meal including a gourmet dessert table.
For just ยฃ45.95 per person on selected dates in November and December.

Find out more on their website:
https://www.pontefract-races.co.uk/dinners-meetings-events/

21/06/2024

Last but certainly not least, our final value; Curious.๐Ÿ‘€

We encourage a culture of continuous improvement, which means that we are naturally curious about new trends, insights and ideas.

We are naturally curious because it leads to continual improvement. We recognise that a great idea can come from every part of our business, which is why we encourage, listen to, review and activate new ideas all the time.๐Ÿ’ก

Our team are encouraged to ask questions, big or small, there are no stupid questions. Our newest idea could come from a chef, our sales team or even our HR team. We want our team to feel inspired to share these ideas and build their curiosity.

Find out more about our values on our website;
https://cgceventcaterers.co.uk/

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CGC is a long-established caterer with a distinctive British identity. With decades of experience we have built a reputation for great food, attentive service and craftsmanship. You can expect nothing less with us having been in the business over 100 years.

We operate at venues of all sizes and have exclusivity at prominent sporting, entertainment and cultural locations across the UK. We cater exclusively at eight racecourses, including the world famous York Racecourse, provide matchday and non-matchday catering for five northern sporting stadiums, as well as cafe and event catering at ten heritage locations, including Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate and the Lincolnshire Showground.

At the core of our business is our dedicated team. Highly skilled, experienced and with a passion to learn and experiment, we source like-minded people and nurture talent across the group, eager to learn and always hungry to do more.