Melbourne Cup Luncheon at The Valley Estate

Join us and experience the glitz and glamour of Melbourne Cup at The Valley Estate.

Start the journey with a welcome French 75 cocktail and live oyster shucking bar in The Glasshouse, before being guided through the 9-acre estate.

Enjoy your first course of roaming canapés and drinks on The Terrace, participate in sweepstakes and have your photo taken with our show-stopping horses.

Enter The Manor for the remaining 2-courses, for a sit-down meal where you will be entertained by a Live Band, all whilst you indulge in the beverage package inclusive of Veuve Clicquot champagne, beer and wine.

Watch the race that stops the nation on the big screen, and put your best foot forward in our best hat and best dressed competitions; prizes to be won!

After the race enjoy a selection of desserts and join the festivities on the dancefloor.

Please note, this will be family-style, long table seating for the sit-down meal in The Manor.

Secure your tickets now for Melbourne Cup 2025 at The Valley Estate.

MELBOURNE CUP MENU

Arrival Cocktail in The Glasshouse

• French 75

Live Shucking Oyster Bar in the Glasshouse

• Champagne Mignonette, lemon wedges

Canapés

• Prawn Roll, Marie Rose sauce, lemon myrtle, chives
• Devilled Quail Eggs, whipped Gouchang yolk, crispy shallots, curry leaf (V, GF, DF)
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken, caviar
• Primavera Arancini, spring vegetable, soft herbs, mozzarella, lemon aioli (V)

Entrée

• Australian Bay QLD Bug, served in shell, tomato consume, soft herb, finger lime butter (GF)

Mains

• Crispy Porchetta, walnut mustard, salmoriglio sauce and local leaves (GF, DF)
• Chicken Breast, pomme puree, chicken and tarragon veloute sauce, chestnut mushrooms. (GF)

Sides

• Currumbin Valley leafy salad, pecorino and green goddess dressing. (V, GF)
• Asparagus with a truffle gribiche sauce (GF, DF)

Dessert

• Australian and international cheese accompanied with house-made focaccia, quince, pickles and fruits
• Madeleines and miso caramel
• Lemon Tart with mascarpone, lemon myrtle oil and sea salt
• Brownie-misu, chocolate brownie, Savoiardi biscuit and and espresso cream

VEGETARIAN MENU

Canapés

• Primavera arancini
• Taleggio cheese and leek croquette
• Baby cucumber with whipped beetroot and macadamia crema, zatar and nasturtium.

Entrée

• Ricotta and Tomato Ravioli in tomato and marigold consume, basil and pecorino (V)

Main

• Exotic mushroom risotto, porcini stock, mascarpone and tempura enoki mushrooms.(V, GF)

Dessert

• Australian and international cheese accompanied with house-made focaccia, quince, pickles and fruits
• Madeleines and miso caramel
• Lemon Tart with mascarpone, lemon myrtle oil and sea salt
• Brownie-misu, chocolate brownie, Savoiardi biscuit and and espresso cream

DRINKS PACKAGE - 3 HOURS

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV

Saint Clair 'Origin' Sauvignon Blanc

Mt Difficulty 'Roaring Meg' Pinot Gris

Mt Difficult 'Roaring Meg' Pinot Noir

Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Domaine de Triennes Rose

Blackhops Layday

Stone & Wood Pacific Pale Ale

Peroni 3.5%