Cheltenham Gold Cup Lunch at The Oval: With Michael Vaughan & David Platt

Experience one of the most exciting Fridays in the sporting calendar at the Birmingham Gold Cup Lunch 2027, returning to the iconic Edgbaston Stadium for an unforgettable afternoon of Cheltenham Gold Cup action and sporting entertainment. Bringing together the excitement of the Cheltenham Festival with two of football’s most colourful and charismatic characters, this exclusive Birmingham sporting lunch promises an afternoon packed with great food, live entertainment, racing action and plenty of stories from two legendary hardmen of English football.

Former England, Liverpool and West Ham star Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock will be joined by iconic West Ham defender Julian Dicks as they share stories from their remarkable football careers in entertaining interviews hosted by Sky Sports presenter Dave Fulton.

As the Cheltenham Festival reaches its thrilling Friday finale, guests will have the perfect view of every race with live big-screen coverage throughout the afternoon, culminating in the highlight of the day – the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Your experience includes a delicious three-course lunch, live music from an Irish band, expert racing tips, bookmakers in the room, an exciting auction and raffle, creating the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable Gold Cup Friday.

Whether you’re entertaining clients, celebrating with colleagues or looking for a memorable day out with friends, the Birmingham Gold Cup Lunch offers a fantastic combination of sport, hospitality and entertainment in Birmingham.

Silver Package

Reserved places within the Banqueting Suite at Edgbaston

Big screen coverage of all of the races of the Cheltenham Gold Cup meeting

Three course lunch

Entertaining interviews with Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock & Julian Dicks

Event hosted by Dave Fulton (Sky Sports)

Live music from an Irish band

Racing tips from a racing expert

Bookmakers in the room

Auction & Raffle

Gold Package

All Silver Package elements

Access to the VIP reception

Welcome drink on arrival

Group photo opportunity with our special guests

Logo on our event menu cards (Tables only)

Reserved places on a premium positioned table within the Banqueting Suite at Edgbaston

Event Itinerary

From 11am: Guests Arrive.

11.55am: Introduction

12 noon: Your Starter and Main Course are served.

12.50pm: Our special guests with Dave Fulton

1.20pm: First Race

1.30pm: Desserts are served.

2pm: Second Race

2.10pm: Auction

2.40pm: Third Race

2.50pm: Our special guest with Dave Fulton

3.20pm: Fourth race: Cheltenham Gold Cup

4pm: Fifth race

4.40pm: Sixth race

5.20pm: Seventh and final race

7pm: Carriages