Experience Melbourne Cup at The Valley Estate. A fun day of fillies, frocks and festivities.

Start the journey with a welcome cocktail or glass of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne, canapés and live oyster bar in The Glasshouse, before being guided through the 9-acre estate.

Join in the sweepstakes on The Terrace as your beverage package commences inclusive of Perrier-Jouët  Grand Brut Champagne, along with a selection of wines and beers.

Enter The Manor for a sit-down meal where you will be inspired by a fashion parade showcasing international fashion trends from Alémais, courtesy of White Bohemian. You will be entertained with live music, all whilst you indulge in food and drinks.

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 cheeses on The Terrace, followed by afternoon canapés in The Gardens, and join the festivities on the dancefloor in The Manor.

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 2026 at The Valley Estate.

MELBOURNE CUP MENU

Arrival Cocktail or Champagne in The Glasshouse

Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne

Live Oyster Bar in The Glasshouse

Vermouth Vinaigrette

Lemon Myrtle and Finger Lime Mignonette

Yuzu Hot Sauce

Canapés in The Glasshouse

Seaweed Crisp with cured scallop, marigold, citrus (GF, DF, NF)

Gnoccho Fritto, hot honey goat cheese, sage (V, NF)

Snacks on Table in The Manor

Beef Tartare Cannoli, bone marrow, burnt butter emulsion (NF)

Dry Aged Kingfish, charred mango, bush lime and macadamia cream, shiso leaf (GF, DF)

Bread and Butter in The Manor

Whipped Pepper Berry Butter and Baguette (V)

Mains in The Manor

King Ora Salmon, zucchini and herb salad, tarragon mustard sauce (GF, NF)

Slow-Roasted Wagyu Scotch 3-4+, leek soubise, charred onion, salsa verde (GF, NF)

Sides in The Manor

Primavera Salad. fresh peas, snap peas, red onion, radish, almonds, local herbs, yoghurt dressing (V, GF)

Dessert and Cheese Table on The Terrace

Selection of three International and Australian Cheeses + array of desserts

Afternoon Canapés on The Terrace

Bug Toast, Australian bug meat, fresh herbs and ginger, sesame, yuzu mayo (DF, NF)

Smoked Chorizo Skewer, hot honey, fennel pollen (GF, DF, NF)

 

VEGETARIAN MENU

Arrival Cocktail or Champagne in The Glasshouse

Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne

Canapés in The Glasshouse

Gnoccho Fritto, hot honey goat cheese, sage (V, NF)

Snacks on Table in The Manor

Compressed Watermelon, bush lime macadamia cream and charred mango (VG, GF, DF)

Whipped Ricotta, fermented tomato cannoli (V, NF)

Bread and Butter in The Manor

Whipped Pepper Berry Butter and Baguette (V)

Mains in The Manor

HISPI Cabbage, leek soubise, charred onion, wild rice, salsa verde (V, GF, NF)

Sides in The Manor

Primavera Salad. fresh peas, snap peas, red onion, radish, almonds, local herbs, yoghurt dressing (V, GF)

Dessert and Cheese Table on The Terrace

Selection of three International and Australian Cheeses + array of desserts

Afternoon Canapés on The Terrace & Gardens

Beer Battered Zucchini Flower, goats cheese (V, GF, NF)

Caramelised Onion and Brie Tart, lemon thyme, fennel pollen (V, GF, NF)

 

DRINKS PACKAGE – 3 HOURS

(12pm – 3pm: Commencing at The Manor)

Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne

M Minuty Rose

Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Vasse Felix ‘Filius’ Chardonnay

John Duval Entity Shiraz

Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Noir

Stone & Wood

Nastro Azzurro Peroni

Peroni Red

Peroni 3.5

 

Secure your tickets now for Melbourne Cup 2026 at The Valley Estate.