The Dante Suite with Tom Barnes

York Racecourse is pleased to confirm that Tom Barnes, chef & owner of Michelin star restaurant Skof, will be returning to The Sky Bet Ebor Festival on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August.

Tom Barnes is known for his intuitive cooking style and appreciation for seasonal ingredients. Tom opened his first solo restaurant, Skof, in Manchester, in May 2024. The restaurant, located in the city’s historic NOMA district, lives within a former drapery warehouse built by the city’s storied Co-Operative Movement. Following a sensitive restoration which exposed beautiful Victorian brickwork and tiling inside the listed building, Skof opened with 36 covers and a ‘Pass Table’ where all guests dining from one of the two tasting menus are invited to take one course.

Tom has won The Roux Scholarship and wowed on BBC2’s Great British Menu, where he won the main course at the final banquet.

His work as executive chef for Simon Rogan’s three Michelin-starred L’Enclume, one Michelin-starred Rogan & Co, Henrock, and Home by Simon Rogan was instrumental to the group’s success.

For these two days Tom will be taking over both the kitchens and the front of house for the Dante Suite, providing an afternoon of delightful dishes with world class sport.

Expect a specially curated four-course menu showcasing seasonal ingredients, prepared in Tom’s signature style that highlights the best of modern British cuisine. Served with a choice of fine wines, beers and soft drinks as well as a glass of perfectly chilled Brut Champagne upon arrival.

A luxury Yorkshire Afternoon Tea will complete a culinary experience to remember.

Enjoy :

  • Private tables for between 2 and 10 guests
  • A glass of perfectly chilled Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut Champagne served upon arrival.
  • A four-course lunch created and prepared by renowned chef Tom Barnes and his team.
  • Yorkshire luxury afternoon tea served to your table mid afternoon.
  • A selection of complimentary fine wines, Gardet Champagne, premium spirits, beers and soft drinks to enjoy until 30 minutes after the start of the last race.
  • County Stand admission.
  • One carpark label per two guests.
  • Complimentary race-card on entry to the course.
  • Tipster to run through the race card
  • Tote betting couriers serving your table