The Art of Luxury Issue 39 2019 | Page 26

HOSPITALITY THOMAS BRINGS THE BEST OF MANCHESTER TO THE HEART OF CHESTER RACECOURSE CEO of Chester Race Company, Richard Thomas, who has Recently awarded the title of the ‘World’s Oldest Horse Racecourse masterminded some of the most forward thinking moves in the in Operation’, Chester Racecourse has constantly innovated during racing industry, has bought the best of Manchester to Chester. The its 480-year history. However, ‘Parade with Aiden Byrne’ has taken ‘dream team’ that have been introduced to the luxurious new venue, Chester to the next level by bringing a fine-dining, city-centre venue Parade, includes the chef behind Restaurant MCR, Aiden Byrne, as to the heart of the racecourse, opening its doors for the first time on well as interior designer, Michelle Derbyshire who brought arguably Wednesday 8th May for the Boodles May Festival. the UK’s most ‘Instagrammable’ bar to Manchester. 26 The Art of Luxury Issue 39 2019