Table Lease

To the patrons of Silks Restaurant:

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you back to another exciting Live Racing Season. The 2009 season brings us 76 live race days which feature the return of Friday night racing starting June 5th until September 25th (16 Friday nights in total).

As many of you are aware, Silks has operated with a $5 cover charge per person. Last year we presented the opportunity to own a table for the duration of the live race season. This allowed you to guarantee a table every live race day.

In order to be clear with all of our guests and prevent any misunderstandings we have come up with a formal application that outlines the terms and conditions. Please note there will be two designated sections from which you can purchase your table for the year. A table of two will cost $700 and a table of 4 will cost $1,400 for the 76 race days. Tables will go on sale Feb.9th 2009. For a copy of the rental application in PDF format please download (Silks Table Rental Application) or you can get a copy from guest services in the lobby. With the purchase of a table of two or four for the complete live race season, we will include a preferred parking pass (complimentary parking in a specified lot).

Payment can be made on any day of the week. On Saturday’s leading up to April 18th payment can be made in Silks restaurant. Otherwise, any other day, please speak with guest services in the main lobby. Cash, credit card or personal cheques are the accepted methods of payment.

Beginning March 1st we will offer a partial season table lease option. This will include a just Saturday or just Sunday racing with the option to add holiday’s to the package. Prices will start at $270 (table of 2) and $540 (table of 4).

Keep in mind, if you prefer not to reserve for the entire season, we will continue to take reservations beginning two weeks in advance of day you would like to attend. The $5 cover charge per person does apply and will be used to secure the table; therefore, a credit card or cash is required at time of the booking. This is a non refundable charge. Payments can be made over the phone or in person at Hastings Racecourse.

In 2009 we will be offering primarily buffet with a limited a la carte menu. The buffet price starts at $19.95 on weekends and $26.95 on Friday nights. Silks will have a number of buffet-only days. On these days the buffet price will be $26.95, the buffet will be themed for the specific event. The following days are buffet only days: Opening Day, Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Canada Day, BC Cup, Labour Day, BC Oaks, BC Derby, and Breeder’s Cup. Friday nights will feature a variety of different buffet themes throughout the year.

We look forward to seeing you in Silks this year.

Sincerely,


Steve Bain
Food & Beverage Manager