The Melbourne Cup is one of Australia’s most loved events of the calendar year. Whether you’re a fan of horses, or just like to dress up. The Melbourne Cup is a day to enjoy delicious food, sparkling wine and great company.
Celebrating the Melbourne Cup at your home is more than just watching the race, it’s about bringing your closest family and friends together and creating lasting memories. At Catered By Matt, we’ve helped hundreds of guests enjoy their own memorable Melbourne Cup parties. But, if you do not feel like having a caterer in your own home, enjoy this list of tips and tricks that we have acquired through catering countless home party events.
Catering For Your Party
Food is the highlight of any party, and at Catered By Matt, we have options to suit every taste. Whether you want Grazing tables, finger food, or a more substantial meal, we can cater to your taste.
As far as we can see, two menu styles work perfectly for Melbourne Cup parties. Canapés and buffets, let us explain.
Canapé Menus
Canapés do not require much set-up:
Canapés services rarely require more than a few plates to serve with. For this reason, the set-up and clean-up of a canapé catering function is incredibly easy.
Cost-effective:
Canapé events are the most cost-effective of the menu styles at Catered by Matt. With menus starting from as low as $29 per person, you really can not beat these menus on value.
It’s classy:
To go with the fancy dress theme, It is very nice to have the Catered By Matt waitstaff roaming canapés directly to you whilst you sip champagne and cheer your favourite horse on.
Buffet Menus
A more substantial offering:
Buffet menus are a better option if you are looking for a slightly more substantial meal. Boasting up to 3 proteins and 4 sides + bread and butter, your guests won’t know where to start!
It doesn’t need to be formal:
Unlike degustation menus, buffets can be both formal and informal. This is great if you and your guests would like to grab a plate of food, glass of wine, and then find a chair or couch to sit at whilst watching the races.
Cheese and Charcuterie
Something to graze on:
Cheese and charcuterie boards are perfect for serving after a meal. Keeping these options available for a few hours is a great way to ensure guests stay satisfied if they start getting hungry.
Home Party Ideas
The Melbourne Cup is known for being the day of fancy dresses and impressive hats. So why not add a best-dressed competition to encourage your guests to come in their best outfits? It is a sure way to add a little lux without having to spend any extra money. Plus, everyone wants an excuse to wear their favourite new outfit, so give them one.
If you have any questions or need help with your Melbourne Cup catering, feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to make your event as stress-free as possible so that you can focus on enjoying the day with your team.
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in style with Catered By Matt and make your home party a stress free enjoyable experience.
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