Melbourne Cup Catering
Special Melbourne Cup Catering Menu in Wollongong
Celebrate the race that stops the nation with exceptional Melbourne Cup catering by Culinarius. Whether you’re hosting a luncheon at your home, office event, or joining a venue in Wollongong, we deliver premium Melbourne Cup food options right to your doorstep. Based in Wollongong, Culinarius specialises in Melbourne Cup catering, providing fresh, locally made menus tailored to elevate your race day festivities.
Why choose us for your Melbourne Cup Catering
Over 35 years experience
We are a team of highly trained staff with the most highly trained chefs who bring a great range of experience and knowledge.
Menus tailored just for you
We can create a healthy and delicious menu specifically tailored to your needs that will also take into account any religious or dietary requirements you may have.
Enjoy the occasion
We provide a huge range of catering-related services that will take the stress out of your party and allow you to relax and enjoy the occasion
Much more than catering!
We have the necessary experience and knowledge to oversee the entire function from food and beverages, to decorations, service and hire.
Tailored Melbourne Cup Catering for a Winning Day
The Melbourne Cup is more than a race, it’s a celebration of style, food, and atmosphere. At Culinarius, we design catering that enhances the spirit of the day, blending delicious flavours with seamless service. Whether it’s a private gathering or a large-scale event, our team tailors every detail to your needs. The result? A menu that delights guests and creates a festive experience worthy of the Cup itself.
Sample Melbourne Cup Menus
Our Melbourne Cup catering Wollongong packages are designed to suit a variety of event styles, from cocktail parties to formal luncheons. Each menu is thoughtfully created to bring fresh flavours and stylish presentation to your race day.
Canapés & Finger Food
If you’re hosting a more relaxed Melbourne Cup gathering, our canapés and finger food are perfect for mingling. Think mini beef pies served with a rich tomato chutney, seared scallops on a bed of smooth pea purée, smoked salmon tartlets, and golden mushroom arancini that can be made gluten-free or vegetarian. To finish, guests can enjoy sweet indulgences such as macarons and chocolate ganache bites.
Grazing Boxes / Platters
For something a little more casual yet elegant, our grazing boxes and platters deliver a feast for the eyes and palate. A deluxe grazing box might include artisan cheeses, premium charcuterie, dips, and crackers, while our seafood platter showcases fresh prawns, smoked salmon, and oysters. Seasonal fruit and dessert platters round out the spread, offering colour and freshness to your Melbourne Cup food selection.
Luncheon / Plated Menu
If you prefer a sit-down Melbourne Cup luncheon, we provide a more refined plated menu experience. Guests might start with a light salad or seasonal soup before moving to a main of roasted chicken breast, tender beef fillet, or a creative vegetarian dish. Seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, and grains are served on the side, while desserts such as chocolate mousse, pavlova, or fruit tart bring a sweet ending to the meal.
Kids / Casual Option
For family-friendly Melbourne Cup catering in Wollongong, we also offer menus tailored for younger guests. These casual options include mini sandwiches and sliders, crispy chicken tenders, and simple desserts or cake slices to keep everyone happy.
To explore our full range of race-day options, we invite you to download our complete Melbourne Cup catering
Melbourne Cup Catering – Tips for a Winning Event
Cater for everyone — Always include at least one vegetarian and gluten-free option
Order early — Melbourne Cup is a major event day; catering capacity fills fast
Balance your menu — Combine light bites, hearty mains, and indulgent desserts
Think about pacing — Start with grazing / canapés, then serve the main race lunch closer to the final
Don’t forget drinks & servicing — Offer wine, bubbly, soft drinks, and consider staff or glassware hire
What Our Customers Say
As Executive Assistant at Horizon Bank, I have called upon the catering prowess of Culinarius over many years to cater for our monthly Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings. I normally leave the menu for the Culinarius team to decide upon and they have never disappointed. So much so that the Board, after every meal provided by Culinarius, always comment on how wonderful the catering is. It is always delivered hot and on schedule.
Culinarius you are the BEST!
We hired Culinarius for a Conference at the Kiama Pavilion this year. They served a welcome Cocktail Party, a catered lunch with an esteemed visit by the Governor General and Her Excellency Mrs Hurley, and a Farewell Buffet. Again all was very well organised and comments from many of our guests were that this was the best food ever served at any of the National Rose Conferences over the years.
This company is an exceptional organisation and one can always feel comfortable and satisfied that guests will be very well catered for.
Biggest thank you to the amazing team at Culinarius, we felt very looked after from the moment we started planning the wedding, to the very end of the night of the wedding! Many of our guests also commented on how lovely the staff were and this really goes such a long way; being accommodated by such awesome people! Great selection of food, all dietary requirements catered for, and servings were generous! Thanks again for everything guys!
I thoroughly recommend the wonderful Culinarius team for any event! I have utilised the Culinarius team for my daughter’s wedding, where John (was the appointed Chef) and Noel-Marie was our beautiful Waitress. The food was amazing and enjoyed by all guests and Noel’s waitressing skills just added another level to this special event. Both John & Noel-Marie made sure the kitchen rubbish bins were emptied and left my kitchen sparkling clean.
Like any wedding in recent times, our’s didn’t go to plan. Our venue got washed away 48 hours before we were due to tie the knot. Rebecca was the glue that kept our wedding together, and her calming influence put us at ease as we scrambled to keep the show on the road. Rebecca went beyond the call of duty, arranging a back-up venue, and ensuring suppliers and vendors were on the same page as the plans changed. We had an amazing day, and Rebecca was a huge part of our special celebration.