Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Frenchville Sports Club, Function Centre
Tuesday, 4th November 2025 | Doors open 11:00am
Join us at Frenchville Sports Club to celebrate the race that stops the nation in style at our Melbourne Cup Luncheon.
Event details
$85 per person – includes a 3 Course Alternate Drop Menu and a complimentary champagne on arrival
Drink package available
Live entertainment
Live race coverage on the big screen
Sweeps and lucky door prizes
Fashions on the Field competition
Exclusive photo wall to capture your memories
Event program
11:00am – Doors open, welcome drinks served
11:25am – Welcome and introduction by the MC
11:30am – Music bingo and pre-lunch entertainment
12:15pm – Main course served
12:45pm – Fashions on the Field judging
1:15pm – Dessert served
2:00pm – Live Melbourne Cup race coverage on the big screen During the event – Sweeps, lucky door prizes, and photo opportunities
3-Course Alternate Drop Menu
Entrée
Arancini balls
Golden risotto balls filled with mushrooms, served on roast garlic aioli, topped with prosciutto, grated grana cheese & micro greens.
Flash-fried salt & pepper calamari twist
Tender calamari tossed in cracked salt & pepper, served with rocket, lemon wedges and roasted garlic aioli.
Dietary-friendly
Caramelised red onion & roast pumpkin tart
A crisp pastry tart filled with roasted pumpkin, caramelised red onion, and rocket, Persian fetta and a drizzle of balsamic & virgin olive oil.
Main
Honey lime grilled chicken
Chicken marinated in fresh lime juice, honey, garlic and herbs and served with butternut pumpkin puree and roasted baby & asparagus and topped with citrus herb jus.
Beef short rib with mustard glaze
Slow-braised beef short rib with mustard glaze served with sweet potato mash and roasted baby carrots & broccolini, and topped with red wine jus.
Dietary-friendly
Greek salad bowl with pita bread
A fresh mix of cherry tomatoes, olives, capsicum, red onion, lettuce & Persian fetta, tossed with avocado, creamy tzatziki & served with warm pita bread.
Desserts
Shared plate of petite sweets
Mini chocolate tart, profiterole, passionfruit panna cotta shot and macaron
Dietary requirements must be confirmed at the time of booking. We are unable to accommodate last-minute dietary requests on the day.
Booking notes
Seating will be arranged at round tables of 10. Larger bookings of 11 or more may be split across multiple tables.
You will be seated with your group and potentially with other guests at your table.
Refunds: Cancellations made 7 days prior to the event will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued within 7 days of the event.
