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Local restaurants to pop up at Goodwood Racecourse for second year running

15th April 2025

Vibrant pop-ups will champion the South Coast’s culinary scene  at Double Trigger Restaurant this racing season. 

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Crabshack will be hosting at Double Trigger Restaurant over Season Opener and May Festival Ph. by Crabshack

 Ready your taste buds as Goodwood Racecourse prepares to welcome a number of award-winning local restaurants to its Double Trigger Restaurant this season.  

The vibrant pop-ups will champion the South Coast’s culinary scene with an array of divine locally sourced and inspired dishes.

Crabshack will be serving fresh seasonal seafood on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 May and again over the May Festival on 23 and 24 May, giving racegoers that first taste of summer by the sea.

The family-run restaurant on Worthing seafront is nationally acclaimed for its fresh fish and seafood plates, serving the likes of whole dressed crab, Sicilian inspired fish stew, cockle and shrimp popcorn, with all seafood sustainably sourced.

Crabshack owner, Sarah Tinker-Taylor, said: “We all really enjoyed our time at Goodwood last year taking over the Double Trigger Restaurant and seafood bar. It was a completely different experience for our whole team. We are so pleased to be asked back for a second year and are looking forward to two busy racing fixtures. It’s such a beautiful racecourse and the crew at Goodwood made us feel very welcome.”

For those in the mood for indie street food, The Ghost at The Feast will be serving some of the best of Chichester’s food scene over Three Friday Nights on June 6, 13 and 20. Racegoers can dance and feast the night away when dinner time comes knocking. Double Trigger Restaurant will be walk-in only for Three Friday Nights, with Gordon Enclosure guests able to access the restaurant following the last race of the day.

Top Chef Jameson Stocks will be barbequing his signature 14-hour charcoal slow-smoked beef brisket, while 3 Bros will be serving the ultimate wagyu beef burgers. For a Mexican vibe, Saltio will be plating up mouthwatering tacos, and Natty’s Jerk will be cooking a tantalising Jamaican food experience.

Farmyard at the Feast will also be on the Champagne Terrace bar with fresh oysters.

The Ghost at The Feast co-founder, Kate O’Norum, said: "The Goodwood Estate is a huge part of Chichester's history and culture; we already celebrate their incredible meat and dairy produce across our menus, and we are very excited to be bringing The Ghost at the Feast to Three Friday Nights. The Ghost at Goodwood brings a line-up of top local street food acts: including the legendary Natty's Jerk; Just Street Food by Jameson; Saltio Mexican and Sussex Wagyu wizards, 3 Bros burgers. Farmyard restaurant will be shucking oysters, seafood and electro, what's not to like." 

Stone and Skillet will be providing an exceptional dining experience as guests get a pristine view over the Horse Walk on both Autumn Racing afternoons [September 2 and 24]. The wood fired kitchen duo, Craig Holden and Pippa Grundy, will be offering an exquisite three course menu created with the finest local ingredients.

Championing local produce for our Season Finale on Sunday 12 October, is Goodwood Estate’s flagship restaurant Farmer, Butcher, Chef. Aptly named, the farmer, butcher and chef sit down each week and discuss the cuts of meat available, helping to shape an ever-changing, seasonal menu. At Double Trigger this year, enjoy three courses of melt-in-your mouth dishes safe in the knowledge that you will have travelled further than your food.

Named in honour of the three-time Goodwood Cup winner, Double Trigger, this restaurant is perfectly placed to take advantage of views over the Horse Walk at Goodwood Racecourse. 

James Crespi, Goodwood Racecourse Director, said: “We are delighted to be working with an array of local businesses again in 2025. Last year our Double Trigger restaurant hosted award-winning local pop-ups for the first time. For 2025 we will have an even broader variety of flavours from some of Sussex’s best food and drink outlets. There’s something for everyone at Goodwood Racecourse.”

Admission and hospitality across 19 fixtures of the most anticipated summer season to date at Goodwood Racecourse are on sale, with best-priced tickets for the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar available with 15% off before 31 May. Tickets are available to purchase at Goodwood.com or by calling 01243 755055.

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