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Melbourne Cup

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

The Star Gold Coast is turning 'The race that stops the nation' into 'The PARTY that stops the nation!'... and you're invited!

 

With multiple venue options, live screenings of the race, Fashions off the Field, various dining packages and an atmosphere that will carry on well after the last race, book your space today to join the party that stops the nation.

Ticketed Events

Ticketed Events

Gather your friends, don your most fashionable attire and join us at one of our venues for delicious food & drink packages, entertainment, Fashion off the Field and the main event.

GARDEN KITCHEN & BAR - RESTAURANT

Join us at Garden Kitchen & Bar for the ultimate race day luncheon including a three-course lunch and a three-hour beverage package.

INCLUSIONS
  • Three-course lunch
  • 3-hour beverage package
  • Live entertainment by Huddy Faulkner Duo
  • Fashions off the Field
  • Special guest MC, Amanda Abate
WHEN

12:00pm - 3:00pm

PRICE

$195pp

WHERE

Garden Kitchen & Bar

THE RESTAURANT | FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGE

MENU
Entrée
House smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraiche, capers and bellinis


Mains (Served Alternatively)
Roasted Black Angus Beef Tenderloin
Braised beef croquette, mushroom puree, braised onions, beef fat sauce
OR
Roasted Barramundi
Parmesan and Herb crusted roasted barramundi, medley of summer greens, jus noisette, herb oil, garden herbs


Dessert
Textures of chocolate, mousse, crumble and powder with fresh passionfruit

 

3 Hour Beverage Package

SPARKLING
Domaine Chandon | Yarra Valley, VIC


WHITE WINE
Aquilani Pinot Grigio | Friuli-Venezia, Italy
Cloud St Chardonnay | Multi Regional, VIC
821 Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, NZ


ROSE
Rameau| Provence, France


RED WINE
Wolf Blass ‘Blass’ Shiraz | Multi Regional, SA
Cloud St Pinot Noir | Multi Regional, VIC
Wynns ‘Gables’ Cabernet Sauvignon | Coonawarra SA


BEERS
James Boags Light
XXXX Gold
Stone and Wood Pacific Ale

 

NON-ALCOHOLIC
Assorted Soft Drinks and Juices

THE LAWN

From the opening of the barriers to the last drink poured The Lawn is the place to party this Melbourne Cup. With drinks packages, mouth-watering food platters, a mega screen, and back-to-back world-class acts, this event is not one to miss. 

INCLUSIONS
  • Picnic-style seating
  • Two decadent platters
  • 3-hour beverage package
  • Live entertainment
  • Fashions off the Field
  • Live mega screen
  • Special guest MC, Amanda Abate
WHEN

12:00pm - 3:00pm

PRICE

$600 per high-top (4 Adults)

$900 per high-top (6 Adults)

$1,500 per picnic table* (maximum 10 Adults)

WHERE

Garden Kitchen & Bar

THE LAWN | FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGE

MENU

First Platter

  • Fried prawn cutlets with herb mayonnaise
  • Charcuterie selection of local salumi and pickles
  • Roasted sour dough
  • Caramelized onion dip, native herb pesto
  • Natural oysters served with lemon

 

Second Platter

  • Battered flat head, tartare sauce, pickles
  • House made chicken and sage sausage rolls, sauce bois baudran
  • Cauliflower pakora curried mayonnaise, mango chutney

 

3 Hour Beverage Package

SPARKLING

Domaine Chandon | Yarra Valley, VIC

 

WHITE WINE

Aquilani Pinot Grigio | Friuli-Venezia, Italy

Cloud St Chardonnay | Multi Regional, VIC

821 Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, NZ

 

ROSE

Rameau | Provence, France

 

RED WINE

Wolf Blass ‘Blass’ Shiraz | Multi Regional, SA

Cloud St Pinot Noir | Multi Regional, VIC

 

BEERS

James Boags Light

XXXX Gold

James Squire 150 Lashes

 

NON-ALCOHOLIC
Assorted Soft Drinks and Juices

GARDEN KITCHEN & BAR - BOOTH

This event is a sell-out every year! Kick back and relax in the comfort of our booths, fit for up to 15 people.

INCLUSIONS
  • Two premium platters
  • 3-hour beverage package
  • Live entertainment by Huddy Faulkner Duo
  • Fashions off the Field
  • Special guest MC, Amanda Abate
WHEN

12:00pm - 3:00pm

PRICE

$2,000 per booth (maximum 15 people)

WHERE

Garden Kitchen & Bar

GARDEN KITCHEN & BAR BOOTH | FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGE

MENU

First Platter

  • Fried prawn cutlets with herb mayonnaise
  • Charcuterie selection of local salumi and pickles
  • Roasted sour dough
  • Caramelized onion dip, native herb pesto
  • Natural oysters served with lemon

 

Second Platter

  • Battered flat head, tartare sauce, pickles
  • House made chicken and sage sausage rolls, sauce bois baudran
  • Cauliflower pakora curried mayonnaise, mango chutney

 

3 Hour Beverage Package

SPARKLING

Domaine Chandon | Yarra Valley, VIC

 

WHITE WINE

Aquilani Pinot Grigio | Friuli-Venezia, Italy

Cloud St Chardonnay | Multi Regional, VIC

821 Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, NZ

 

ROSE

Rameau | Provence, France

 

RED WINE

Wolf Blass ‘Blass’ Shiraz | Multi Regional, SA

Cloud St Pinot Noir | Multi Regional, VIC

 

BEERS

James Boags Light

XXXX Gold

James Squire 150 Lashes

 

NON-ALCOHOLIC
Assorted Soft Drinks and Juices

CUCINA VIVO

Join us as we transform into Flemington - with an Italian flare - for a day. Enjoy an exquisite three-course set menu lunch accompanied by a three-hour drinks package.

INCLUSIONS
  • Three-course Lunch
  • 3-hour beverage package
  • Live entertainment with the Kent Dustin Duo
  • Fashions off the Field
  • Special guest MC
WHEN

12:00pm - 3:00pm

PRICE

$199pp

WHERE

Cucina Vivo

CUCINA VIVO | FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGE

MENU

Entrée (To Share)

FOCACCIA ROMANA Thin & crispy base, rosemary, garlic, sea salt (GFO, V)

STRACCIATELLA Basil Pesto, lemon olive oil (GFO, V)

ARANCINI House made with mushrooms, truffle, dill aioli

OYSTERS Natural with limoncello granita

 

MAIN (Individual)

SALMON Pan roasted with Vin Bianco cream, soft herb salad

 

SIDE (To Share)

POTATOES Roasted kipfler potatoes with rosemary salt

 

Dessert (Individual)

TIRAMISU House made savoiardi, mascarpone diplomat crème, marsala

liqueur, espresso

 

3 Hour Beverage Package

SPARKLING

Moet & Chandon Brut Impérial Champagne NV

 

WHITE

Babich Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ

Aquilani Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia ITALY

 

RED

Cloud St Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley VIC

Wolf Blass Shiraz, Barossa Valley SA

 

BEER

Birra Moretti (on tap)

Peroni Nastro Azzurro (on tap)

James Boags Premium Light (bottled)

 

NON-ALCOHOLIC
Assorted Soft Drinks and Juices

KIYOMI

Join us at Kiyomi for an exquisite Omakase set menu and three-hour beverage package, plus all the Melbourne Cup excitement.

INCLUSIONS
  • Omakase set menu
  • 3-hour beverage package
  • Live entertainment by DJ Camilla
  • Live & loud racing screens
  • Special Guest MC
WHEN

12:00pm - 3:00pm

PRICE

$265pp

WHERE

Kiyomi

KIYOMI | FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGE

MENU

SMOKED FISH DIP

Lotus chips, Aonori salt

 

HIRAMASA KINGFISH MISO CEVICHE

Crispy potato, green chilli, miso ceviche

 

SHIRO KING SALMON

Radish, yuzu kosho, Shiro soy & citrus, kombu oil

 

BAY LOBSTER TEMPURA

Grapefruit salad, sambal aioli

 

DENGAKUMAN

Miso glazed toothfish, pickled cucumber

 

LAMB RUMP

Warm eggplant & fennel salad, shiso, tarragon ponzu

 

2GR FULL BLOOD WAGYU 9+ FLANK

Umami puree, Takana, shimiji, kombu veal jus

 

CHEF’S PREMIUM OMAKASE SUSHI

Chef’s seasonal selection

 

YAMAZAKI CARAMEL MACCHIATO

Coffee ice cream, coco nibs, whisky foam (contains alcohol)

 

KIYOMI MOCHI ICECREAM

Frozen strawberry milkshake

 

3 Hour Beverage Package

SPARKLING

Veuve Clicquot, Reims FRANCE

 

WHITE

Babich Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ

Aquilani Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia ITALY

 

RED

Cloud St Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley VIC

Wolf Blass Shiraz, Barossa Valley SA

 

BEER

Sapporo (on tap)

Kirin (on tap)

James Boags Premium Light (bottled)

 

NON-ALCOHOLIC
Assorted Soft Drinks and Juices

HARVEST BUFFET

Prepare all of your senses for overload at the Gold Coast’s ultimate buffet experience! Ideal for large groups or party seekers searching for casual dining overlooking the pristine pool.

INCLUSIONS
  • Premium seafood buffet including two indulgent chocolate fountains
  • 3-hour beverage package
  • Live & loud racing screens
  • Fashions off the Field
  • Live entertainment with Rene Le Feuvre
  • Guest MC, Moyra Major
WHEN

12:00pm - 3:00pm

PRICE

$140pp

WHERE

Harvest Buffet

SPORTS BAR - TERRACE PACKAGE

Boasting 20+ screens, state of the art TAB facilities, frosty drinks and exclusive access to The Terrace, Sports Bar is a race-lover’s haven.

INCLUSIONS
  • Premium roaming canapes on The Terrace
  • Complimentary drink on arrival
  • Live & loud, surround sound
  • State of the art TAB facilities
  • Cash Bar
  • Exclusive access to The Terrace
WHEN

12:00pm - 3:00pm

PRICE

$95pp 

WHERE

Sports Bar

This venue is adjacent to a smoking area.

SPORTS BAR - BOOTH PACKAGE

Level up your race day experience by booking a private booth, granting a front-seat view of the megascreen.

INCLUSIONS
  • Private booth for up to 10 guests
  • $600 F&B Tab
  • 2 x All Star Platters (500g chicken wings, salt & pepper calamari, mozzarella sticks, chips)
  • 3 x Garlic Bread + 3 x Cheesy Garlic Bread
  • Branded Merch
  • Live & loud, surround sound
  • State of the art TAB facilities
WHEN

12:00pm - 3:00pm

PRICE

$1,200 per booth

WHERE

Sports Bar

This venue is adjacent to a smoking area.

NINETEEN RESTAURANT

Indulge in luxury with an exquisite four-course lunch and four-hour drinks package at our stunning rooftop restaurant. 

INCLUSIONS
  • 4-course menu
  • 4-hour beverage package
  • Fashions on the Rooftop
  • Live racing screens
  • MC - Liz Cantor
WHEN

11:30pm - 3:30pm

PRICE

$375pp

WHERE

Nineteen at The Star

BOOKING

For bookings and enquiries please email brittany.rankin@star.com.au or call 0409 439 078

NINETEEN RESTAURANT | FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGE

MENU

SNACKS
Oscietra Caviar, Smoked Creme, Potato Rosti
Beef Tartare, Horseradish, Potato Pave


ENTRÉE
Nineteen at The Star "Chilled Seafood Platter - Moreton Bay Bugs, Clarence River King Prawns, Sydney Rock Oysters with Champagne Mignonette, Hervey Bay Scallops, Yellowtail Kingfish.


CHOICE OF MAIN (Served with Sides)
Roasted Jerusalem Artichoke Risotto, Baby Herbs and Crisps
Roasted Beef Fillet, Black Garlic and Glazed Onion, Bordelaise Sauce
Line Caught Coral Trout, Garden Peas, Baby Potato, Smoked Butter


CHOICE OF DESSERT
Chocolate Meringue Pie, ‘Pedro Ximenez’ Ice Cream
“Nineteen” Cheese Plate, Mont Forte, L’Artisan Extravagant

 

4 Hour Beverage Package
Our Sommeliers at The Star Gold Coast have hand-picked a selection of
wines for Melbourne Cup. The Sommelier’s Nineteen Cup Package showcases
an accessible range of Australian & NZ wines for your dining pleasure.


CHAMPAGNE
NV Veuve Clicquot ‘Brut’ Champagne, FR


WINES
Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough NZ
Stonier Chardonnay, Gippsland VIC
Amisfield Pinot Noir, Central Otago NZ
Nocturne ‘SR’ Cabernets, Margaret River WA


BEERS
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
Kirin Ichiban
James Boags Premium Light

NINETEEN BAR

Take in the views of the Gold Coast skyline with a four-hour drinks and three-hour canapés package at Nineteen Bar.

INCLUSIONS
  • Glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival
  • Premium 3-hour canapés package
  • 4-hour beverage package
  • Fashions on the Rooftop
  • Roaming Oyster Shucker
  • Live racing screens
  • MC - Liz Cantor
  • Entertainment - DJ Dezastar
  • Veuve Clicquot beverage upgrade available
WHEN

11:00pm - 3:00pm

PRICE

$185pp

Veuve Upgrade $235pp

WHERE

Nineteen at The Star

No reserved seating.

NINETEEN BAR | FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGE

CANAPE MENU

COLD

  • Chilled Sydney Rock Oyster, Champagne Mignonette
  • Soft Goats Cheese and Roasted Beetroot Tartlet

 

HOT

  • Crumbed Tiger Prawn with Tartare Sauce
  • Salt and Pepper Squid with Lemon and Aioli Rose
  • Porcini Mushroom and Gruyere Cheese Aranchini
  • Crispy Spinach and Cheese Baked Filo
  • Portuguese Bean and Kale Tarts

 

SUBSTANTIAL

  • Grilled Margara Lamb Cutlet with Chimichurri Sauce
  • Bay Lobster Roll, Smoked Butter, Oak lettuce and Marie Rose Sauce

 

4 Hour Beverage Package

Glass of Veuve on arrival

Sparkling wine

White Wine

Red Wine

Beers

Assorted soft drinks and juice

Free Entertainment

Free Entertainment

Keep the race-day energy going and get the party started.

POST RACE HEADLINER - DJ HAVANA BROWN

Australia's own DJ superstar Havana Brown will be getting on the decks to get the party started.

WHEN

4:30pm - 6.00pm

PRICE

FREE Entry

WHERE

The Lawn, Garden Kitchen & Bar

ATRIUM BAR

Join us at Atrium Bar for your post-race party with our live DJs kicking off early afternoon!

2.30pm - 6:30pm | 42 Band

6:30pm - 12:00am | DJ Brent

WHEN

2:30pm - 12:00am

PRICE

FREE Entry

WHERE

Atrium Bar, Main Gaming Floor

CHERRY BAR

Join us for kick-ons at Cherry Bar, open from midday til late. DJs will be on the decks from 4:00pm.

4:00pm - 7:00pm | The Fonoti Bros Duo

7:00pm - 10:00pm | DJ Mister P

10:00pm - 1:00am | DJ Libre

WHEN

12:00pm - 1:00am

PRICE

FREE Entry

WHERE

Cherry Bar, Main Gaming Floor

All offers subject to availability, change and cancellation. All offers available on 5 November, 2024. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Guests must be 18 years or over to enter the casino. The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.

For further booking information for Garden Kitchen & Bar, Cucina Vivo, Kiyomi, Harvest Buffet and Sports Bar email stargcdining@star.com.au. For further booking information for Nineteen at The Star email brittany.rankin@star.com.au.

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All offers subject to availability, change and cancellation. All offers available on 5 November, 2024. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Guests must be 18 years or over to enter the casino. The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol.

For further booking information for Garden Kitchen & Bar, Cucina Vivo, Kiyomi, Harvest Buffet and Sports Bar email stargcdining@star.com.au. For further booking information for Nineteen at The Star email brittany.rankin@star.com.au.

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