Birmingham Gold Cup Lunch With Neil "Razor" Ruddock & Julian Dicks

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