The next race that stops a nation is on Tuesday, 6 November 2012!
And Melbourne Cup Catering Sydney can make sure that your race viewing party is a complete success. Whether you want to celebrate the big race with a cocktail party, a barbecue, high tea or a formal sit down meal, we’ll provide you with food that looks as good as your party’s fashionably attired guests, and tastes even better. It’s one of Australia’s most popular spectator events, and you want to enjoy it without worrying about the logistics of your party – so hire a reliable caterer who will take care of everything for you.
The Melbourne Cup means champagne, so why not throw a cocktail party on race day? We offer a wide range of hot and cold canapés and finger foods that will satisfy a variety of tastes and appetites. Your cocktail party menu can be as light or as substantial as you like.
Our cocktail party catering includes small items like mini frittatas, quichettes and spring rolls, more substantial canapés like baby burgers and croque monsieurs, and filling boats and bowls filled with pasta, tagine, or salad.
We also offer sweet finger foods to end your Melbourne Cup cocktail party, such as pina colada marshmallow bites and petite cupcakes.
I cannot thank you enough for helping to make such a successful day. The food was lovely and professional in its presentation. Thank you again, we will definitely be in contact next year to book the date for the Christmas picnic.! The big race does start at 3 pm, after all. Our Melbourne Cup high tea offerings include scones, croissants, muffins, pastries, mini tartlets and petite cupcakes. Or how about a cake decorated in yellow frosting roses to match the flowers decorating the race track? We can provide the elegant meal to perfectly match your guests’ race day finery. Some people prefer a buffet for their race viewing party. Melbourne Cup Catering Sydney has a variety of buffet options for to choose from. Buffets give your guests options when filling their plates, allowing you to accommodate their varied tastes and appetites. We offer a traditional buffet arrangement, as well as feasting stations, which allow for more variety than traditional buffets. Feasting stations include antipasto, fusion food, salad, boutique BBQ and dessert stations. Although the Melbourne Cup is traditionally a fancy event, if you have an outdoor location for your race watching party, why not throw a barbecue, complete with the exotic and amusing costumes usually seen on the field? Melbourne Cup Catering Sydney has several BBQ packages that suit a variety of tastes and budgets. Menu items include chipolata sausages, Cajun chicken Skewers, marinated beef yakitori, Mini corn on the cob, plattered salads and lamb kofta. Whether you prefer basic BBQ or crave barbecue with international flavours, we can give you the Melbourne Cup barbecue of your dreams. Some do prefer to celebrate the Melbourne Cup with all the formality that its long history commands. For parties with over 50 guests, Melbourne Cup Catering Sydney offers formal plated meals.We have a varied selection of entrees, mains and desserts for you to choose from, featuring creative gourmet cooking that will dazzle your guests. Your Melbourne Cup menu could start with seared scallop, crisp pancetta, cauliflower puree, apple and petit herb salad; continue with twice cooked pork belly, cardamom carrot puree, compressed beetroot, macadamia & coffee crumble with broad beans; and finish with cinnamon & marsala panacotta with macerated baby figs and allspice ribbons. No matter what kind of Melbourne Cup viewing party you decide to throw, we can provide staff to serve your guests, or we can simply drop off your order with guaranteed on-time delivery. We also offer equipment hire from glassware to tables. We can provide culinary party favours for your Melbourne Cup viewing party guests, such as cupcakes or gift boxes filled with gourmet treats. Or how about culinary prizes for the best dressed guests at your party? Our chefs use only the freshest seasonal ingredients, so your Melbourne Cup catering is sure to be fresh and delicious. Our event planners will work with you to figure out exactly what you and your guests need. We’re a caterer that can be completely flexible, so feel free to pick and choose from our various menus to create a custom menu for your party. Our menus include gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options, so that we can easily accommodate any dietary restrictions you or your guests may have. For Melbourne Cup cocktail parties, we have delectable canapés and finger foods, ranging from light to substantial. Our light offerings include tandoori chicken skewers; Peking duck pancakes with cucumber, shallot and hoisin; and fillet mignon lollipops with bernaise sauce. Our more substantial canapés include baby burgers and mini hot dogs with ketchup, grated cheese and American mustard. Our filling canapés include bowls and boats filled with dishes such as German potato salad and Beef bourguignon. At Melbourne Cup Catering Sydney we believe that cocktail party food can be as filling as a sit-down meal. Our event planners will make sure that you order enough food for your guests so that no one goes hungry, even if you stick to our lightest offerings. If you’d like to celebrate the Melbourne Cup with afternoon tea, we can provide all the expected menu items, including freshly baked scones, pastries and cakes. Our chefs blend creativity and tradition to create tea offerings that are truly delightful. Melbourne Cup Catering Sydney has a variety of buffet items to choose from, featuring deluxe and premium meats, seafood and salads. We offer a traditional buffet arrangement, as well as feasting stations, which allow for more variety than traditional buffets. Feasting stations include antipasto, fusion food, salad, boutique BBQ and dessert stations. If you opt to hire staff for your Melbourne Cup party, feasting stations allow you to make do with less staff than a traditional buffet, so you can spend more of your budget on food. Our barbecue packages range from basic burgers and chicken skewers to garlic prawns and fillet steaks. Our barbecue catering menu includes international flavours as well as traditional items like corn on the cob and baked baby spuds. For parties with over 50 guests, Melbourne Cup Catering Sydney offers formal plated meals. We have a varied selection of entrees, mains and desserts for you to choose from, featuring creative gourmet cooking that will dazzle your guests. Even with formal dining, we can accommodate a range of budgets, so speak with an event planner to discuss details. For all styles of Melbourne Cup parties, we offer staffing, including chefs, waiters and event supervisors. We’re also a one-stop shop for equipment hire – we have everything you need for your party from tables and equipment to cutlery and glassware. Once you’ve decided what kind of Melbourne Cup party you want to throw, write up your guest list and figure out how many people you expect to attend. Your budget per guest will drive many of your decisions as you look at our various menus. We can accommodate a range of budgets within each type of catering package. Our event planners will offer any guidance that you may need as you plan the catering for your Melbourne Cup viewing party. As with any party, try to check with your guests beforehand to see if they have any food allergies, issues or dietary restrictions. We offer many vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free items, prepared with the same fresh ingredients and creativity that we use in the rest of our menu. Since we already offer these items, we make it easy for you to accommodate your guests’ needs. They’ll appreciate your consideration, even though it takes so little effort. We package gluten-free items separately from the rest of your order for your convenience and for the protection of your gluten-intolerant guests. Your guests will be so delighted and impressed with the food that they’ll be complimenting you until next year’s Melbourne Cup. Melbourne Cup Catering Sydney can make your Melbourne Cup party simply spectacular.Our FIVE Star Guarantee!
Perhaps you’d like to celebrate the Melbourne Cup
with afternoon tea.
Why not throw a Melbourne Cup barbecue?
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