But today, Style Jun is different from other people’s concerns. What kind of queen and princess, horse racing and hat meeting are all floating clouds. Let’s mainly feel the "Royal Jockey Club on the tip of the tongue" this time!
Why do you choose this? Because Britain is actually not a country with delicious food, just look at the wedding menu shared by Prince William at his wedding not long ago. There is nothing delicious in the royal family, but Britain is not a country without food culture. The afternoon tea culture has a long history and created a unique social atmosphere.
There is also a diet that the British are best at, that is, picnicking. From tableware to food, the British have scored 10 points in the sense of picnic ceremony, and the Royal Jockey Club, as an outdoor activity in summer, can just focus on these two kinds, plus the advantages of seafood resources in the island country. You know, the entire Jockey Club has more than 20 restaurants and countless bars, so you can experience the best British cuisine here.
Because the Royal Jockey Club has a strict hierarchy, you can only move in which area when you buy tickets, so Style Jun also introduces all kinds of delicious food according to the area!
First of all, the top-level Royal Enclosure (translated into the royal enclosure for the time being, I suddenly thought of the Mulan enclosure in China, and felt that the function and purpose of Kangxi’s original creation were similar to that of Queen Anne). This area is a membership system, and only old members can invite new members. If you want to apply for membership, you have to be recommended by two old members, so most of the guests are nobles with title, and at the very least they have to be lords or something.
Don’t talk about it, but it can accommodate 1800 guests, which means that there are really nobles of all ages in Britain. The four-story stands are close to the finish line, so it is convenient to see the horse racing sprint, and it is also close to the Queen’s box, so there are many restaurants here. The very traditional classic is The Norflok Restaurant, which costs 140 pounds per capita, but it is only open for one day on Saturday and must be booked, and there is no introduction.
In 2018, Simon Rogan, a Michelin-starred chef, joined the royal paddock. He will create a special menu for the Royal Jockey Club. The chef is best at making innovative dishes with organic vegetables, that is, the weight is given less, and the per capita package of 93.5 pounds is a traditional three-course meal, and the staple food is beef fillet+Pleurotus eryngii;
There is also a buffet Windsor Gerys, which costs 35 pounds per capita. If you add red wine, it will cost 72 pounds. The British really love drinking, and the bar culture is also rampant. There are more bars in the Jockey Club than restaurants, and the buffet is mainly seafood. It can be seen that summer is really a good season to eat seafood.
There are several other restaurants, such as Bob‘s Lobster, which has a strong theme, that is, eating lobster, and there are quite a few ways to do it. The most famous one in his family is lobster rolls, which feel like sandwiches with lobster meat. It must be very enjoyable to eat.
Almost all restaurants offer afternoon tea. Windsor Gerys in the royal paddock has a classic three-tier style, with Si Kang muffins, sandwiches and desserts, plus fresh strawberries and champagne if you like. In fact, the content of afternoon tea is almost the same, but the atmosphere is really in line with the afternoon tea culture, because the dress code in the royal paddock is the strictest, the man is the most rigorous morning coat, and the woman is an elegant day dress with a gorgeous hat, and we can have tea and chat and watch horse racing together.
The afternoon tea package in the royal paddock is 90 pounds for two people, and the menu includes homemade fruit Si Kang muffins with cream and jam; Salty spots are ham mustard sandwich, egg cress sandwich, chicken bacon sandwich, smoked salmon and various Cheese；; Dessert is brownie, Victoria sponge cake, orange chocolate Ganesh chip, lemon cake and carrot cake; Fresh strawberries with cream and a bottle of champagne.
Queen Anne Enclosure can be entered by buying a ticket (the fare is 88 pounds). It is close to the podium, and the dress is not so strict. Just dress formally. Men’s suits and ties are enough, and girls don’t wear particularly exposed skirts. Of course, hats are still necessary. This area has a main lawn area, which is free to move and the best choice for picnics. You can book picnic baskets in official website in advance, everything.
The picnic set was provided by Fortnum & Mason, a famous imperial store, which Elizabeth II took Princess Kate to. This food store was founded in 1707 and became a royal supplier as early as Queen Victoria’s time. His afternoon tea is also a super classic, with an appointment at least one week in advance for 40 pounds. They have many kinds of food baskets, among which picnic baskets are their classic repertoire.
95 pounds for a picnic basket, the blue package is like Tiffany blue, food is served for two people, and a bottle of champagne is brought. Chicken is the main course, and all kinds of salads, Cheese, snacks and desserts should be enough for two people. When it comes to picnics, the British really love it. Even the lawn in front of Buckingham Palace is picnicked all the year round. It may be because the British are used to eating cold food, cherishing the sunshine and loving the lawn, which leads to the picnicking culture.
There are also many restaurants and bars in Queen Anne Enclosure, and the classic one is 1768 Grill & Tea Rooms, with exquisite tableware and delicious food, especially providing a large collection of summer berries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, with whipped cream and champagne, which is a perfect choice for foodies who pay attention to emotional appeal.
Village Enclosure belongs to the area where the public and young people are active, and it is also a ticket-buying admission (the fare is 67 pounds). The biggest feature here is the live DJ and music performance, which can last until 9 o’clock. There are more bars than restaurants, and not only champagne and red wine, but also all kinds of cider, beer and cocktails are among them, which completely conforms to the bar habits of young people in London. Yes, many young people in Britain go to bars at night.
In the Village Enclosure, food is more street-like, and even BBQ can be eaten. Of course, seafood is still the main dish, that is, shrimp is in hot dogs. Usually, fried fish is now fried with shrimp. In the past, French fries were mixed with fried chicken pieces, but now they are changed to salmon and shrimp. In summer, they have to drink wine with seafood. Although they can’t appreciate our "hemp", young people are all the same, even if they are tall.
Picnics are not allowed in the Village Enclosure. It is estimated that all kinds of bars and concerts occupy the picnic area, but you can rent a gazebo and have a picnic by yourself. A gazebo can accommodate up to 16 people, so you can have a party.
The last venue is Windsor Enclosure (Windsor paddock), with a fare of 46 pounds. This is the entrance of the entire Royal Racecourse, which is the starting point of horse racing. You can also see wonderful pictures, and the food is more grounded. Even fish and chips can be eaten, and the dress is basically relaxed. However, the DJ and performance ended at 7 o’clock, and some picnic venues are reserved in the venue.
The Royal Jockey Club is actually the summer carnival of the whole British people. Don’t look at the obvious class, but the spirit of having fun with the people is also very strong. The divisions of various areas are very clear, and the auxiliary service functions are also very targeted. For example, the Royal Enclosure is equipped with three parking lots and helicopter rental services, while Windsor Enclosure has designed a very convenient through train. Many nobles come to participate in social activities in order to maintain their social orientation, so they have prepared many private boxes, lounges and afternoon tea places, while many ordinary citizens come for leisure and vacation. The organizers have also designed many picnic venues and performances intimately, so that everyone can relax all day.
As for horse racing? There are royal families who actually shoulder the same performance responsibilities. Since the Queen’s admission, the whole royal family has shown the British culture that they are proud of to the media and people who eat melons all over the world. Yes, the royal family is their national brand image, mascot and traffic. What little flowers and fresh meat, who has the queen, princess and prince to bring the goods?