Claire Morris, chief executive of Sodexo Live! UK&I, said: “Royal Ascot continues to set the benchmark for premium hospitality, providing a unique platform where world class chefs and world class service come together.
“In 2026, we’re proud to welcome another exceptional Michelin starred line up, including Angela Hartnett, whose culinary approach perfectly complements the prestige of Royal Ascot.”
“Our role is to keep evolving the race day experience. This year, we’re laser focused on what exists beyond the food - the service, the energy and the people that bring it all together to ensure that every guest interaction matches the quality of what’s on the plate.”
“We can’t wait to welcome more than 285,000 people through the gates.”
Now in its 28th year of partnership with Ascot Racecourse, Sodexo Live! will mobilise a team of more than 5,000 staff over the course of the five-day meeting.
Among the highlights is the Royal Ascot debut of chef Steve Smith and the return of Angela Hartnett, who joins the line up for the first time since 2014. She appears alongside returning culinary heavyweights Raymond Blanc, Simon Rogan, Tom Shepherd, Benoit Blin and Yannick Alléno, who bring a combined career total of 32 Michelin stars.
The retail and restaurant experiences for 2026 include:
• The Queen Anne Kitchen by 7 Bone - Returning for a second year, serving up bold and indulgent smashed burgers in the Queen Anne Enclosure
• Wright Brothers - Bringing their seafood experience to The Smokehouse in the Royal Enclosure
• Fame and Glory - A fresh take on street food, offering shawarma wraps with a choice of marinated chicken, halloumi, or plant based fillings
• 1768 Brasserie by James Tanner
• Afternoon Tea by Benoit Blin in the Bandstand Kitchen
Jonathan Parker, managing director of 1711 by Ascot, added: “Dining at Royal Ascot continues to set the global benchmark, and this year’s line-up brings together some of the most celebrated and respected chefs working in Britain today.”