Brisbane
Shafston Hotel
11:00am, Tue 5 November, 2024
From $105 - $125
Saddle up and race into the Melbourne Cup festivities at the Shafston Hotel! Australia’s most luxurious event returns, and you can shine in your sharpest attire and eye-catching fascinators while enjoying a 3-hour package for only $125, filled with mouthwatering dishes, bubbles, and cocktails.
Beverage Options: - Mumm brut prestige - Mouth-watering cocktails - Exquisite house wines - Select tap beers - Crafted mocktails by Lyres for non-alcoholic enthusiasts
Roaming Canapés Include: - Haloumi & Tapioca Marshmallow with guava jam, sorrel (v,gf) - Goat's Cheese & Heirloom Tomato Tartlet with olive tapenade, baby basil (v) - Yellowfin Tuna Toast with yuzu mayo, fresh horseradish (df) - Crispy Five Spiced Pork Belly with nam jim caramel, shiso (gf,df) - Crispy Tofu Burger with daikon & carrot pickle, peanuts, lime mayo (vg) - King Prawn Fritto with chilli jam (gf,df)
Grazing Stations Feature: - Shafston Spittery: - Little Piggy Sliders with fennel slaw, gravy - Jerk Chicken Slider with green mango, jalapeno & pineapple - BBQ Corncob with chilli butter - Cheese & Antipasti Grazing Table: - Pork & fennel sopressa, jamon serrano, wagyu bresaola, marinated olives, Mediterranean vegetables, cornichons, beetroot relish, various cheeses, seasonal fruits, artisan lavosh, green tomato chutney, dried fruits and nuts, membrillo, sourdough
Dessert: - Doughnut Horse with a selection of Shafston classic glazed doughnuts
Roaming Oyster Shuckers: Offering a selection of rock and pacific oysters shucked to order with accompaniments.
Entertainment: Dazzle the crowd with your impeccable style in the 2024 Fashions on the Field for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Sweeps will be held throughout the day, and don’t miss Brisbane’s Luckiest TAB.
As the sun sets and the races conclude, the Shafston’s Melbourne Cup Afterparty kicks off with sensational live performances, featuring a special headliner to be announced. Makeup touch-ups will be available throughout the event to ensure you look your best from start to finish.
Secure your place at this extravagant celebration of racing, glamour, and entertainment. The Melbourne Cup at the Shafston Hotel promises an extraordinary experience you won’t want to miss—witness the race that stops the nation in the grandest fashion imaginable!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 6THSaddle up and race into the Melbourne Cup festivities at the Shafston Hotel! Australia’s most luxurious event of the year returns, and we are along for the ride at the Shafston. Shine in your sharpest attire and eye-catching fascinators while you enjoy a 3hr package for only $125 filled with mouthwatering dishes, bubbles and cocktails followed by the Melbourne Cup Afterparty with live entertainment to keep you going into the late night. (Package runs from 12am to 3pm)BEVERAGE- Mumm brut prestige- Mouth-watering cocktails- Exquisite House Wines- Select tap beers- For the non-alcoholic enthusiasts, fear not, as Lyres will tantalize your taste buds with their crafted mocktails.ROAMING CANAPÉS- Haloumi & Tapioca Marshmallow w/ guava jam, sorrel (v,gf)- Goats Cheese & Heirloom Tomato Tarlett w/ olive tapenade, baby Basil (v)- Yellowfin Tuna Toast w/ yuzu mayo, fresh horseradish (df)- Crispy Five Spiced Pork Belly w/ nam jim caramel, shizo (gf,df)- Crispy Tofu Burger w/ daikon & carrot pickle, peanuts, lime mayo (vg)- King Prawn Fritto w/ chilli jam (gf,df)GRAZING STATIONSThe Shafston Spittery- Little Piggy Sliders w/ fennel slaw, gravy- Jerk Chicken Slider w/ green mango, Jalapeno & pineapple- BBQ Corncob w/ chilli butterCheese & Antipasti grazing tablePork & fennel sopressa, jamon serrano, wagyu bresaola, marinated olives, Mediterranean Vegetables, Cornichons, Beetroot Relish, Local and International farmhouse cheese, seasonal fruits, artisans lavosh, green tomato chutney, dried fruits and nuts, membrillo, sourdoughDESSERTDoughnut Horse w/ selection of Shafston classic glazed doughnutsROAMINGOyster Shuckers w/ selection of rock and pacific oysters shucked to order with accompanimentsENTERTAINMENTPrepare to dazzle the crowd with your impeccable style in our 2024 Fashions on the Field. Strut your stuff and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes fit for champions.Sweepstakes will be run throughout the day and don’t forget we have Brisbane’s Luckiest TAB.As the sun sets and the races conclude, the party is far from over. The festivities will soar to new heights with the Shafston’s Melbourne Cup Afterparty, featuring sensational live performances with a special headliner to be announced.Makeup touch-ups will be at your service throughout the event, ensuring you look your best from start to finish.SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?Secure your place at this extravagant celebration of racing, glamour and entertainment. The Melbourne Cup at the Shafston Hotel promises an extraordinary experience you won’t want to miss. Witness the race that stops the nation in the grandest fashion imaginable!
Just a heads-up, we’re here to help you find awesome events, but we don’t actually organise them. Our event details were accurate when we last checked, but sometimes times, dates, or acts can change. For the latest updates, be sure to check the event’s official website!
