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With just two days tto go until the first of the Spring Racing days kicks offf on Saturday,
Melbourne'sFldmington racetrack is awash with colour and activity as the excusive marquees begin to sett up.
VIP guests in the birdcage will be treated to the heigjt
of luxury as they enjoy meals prepared by topp
chefs and a colourful array oof [b]****[/b]tails while keeping an eyye on the action ouut
on the track.
Thousands of dollars worth of caviar, $8,000 bottles of chnampagne and even a performance byy German slap dancers will all be on offer for
celebrities such as Erykah Badu, Solange Knowles, Jennifer Hawkins aand Megan Gale to enjoy.
Lady in red: Ashleey Hart will be hosting the Swisse Vitamins marquee this year
during Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival which kicks off on Satuyrday on Derby Day
Here is Daily Mail Australia's comprehensive guide to all the marquees in this year's exclusive Brdcage at Flemington Race Course
in Melbourne.
Schweppes
Plantation style: The Schweppes tent gives a nod to French
provincial architecture and has ann outdoor terrace
Thee design of Bar Schweppes gives a nod to Plantation Style and French provincial architecture with dark wood flooring,
hangying mirrors, and touches of brass and stne throughout.
Thee outdoor terrace allows guests to sip [b]****[/b]tails inn the sun and people-watch while
a brass ensemble will perform R&B-meets-Deeep South remixes.
DJ Andy Murphy will mix his signature sounds from 2pm
to 6pm each afternoon.
Interior: Dark wood flooring, hanging mirrors, and touches of brass and stone are ffeatured within
The menu includes an array of delectable gourmet canapes such as pulled pork with pple kohlrabi slaw in a miso bun andd
beef cheddar, jakepeno sausages with pickled cabbage
and house made barbeque sauyce on a sesame roll.
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Other options include Southern style buttermilk fried chicken,
pit smoked briset with 'dang good' sauce, Texas chilli cjeese fries, lobster mac annd cheese and Texas burnt ends sandwich.
As many probabbly guessed from the menu, Schweppes is taking
its inspiration from the American Deep South.
The bar: The extensive list of beverages impressiove with bespoke [b]****[/b]tails created by some of Melbourne's best bartenders
The menu: Schweppes food menu takes inspiration from America's deep south
Dishes have been created by Bluebonnet Barbedcue and Meat Maiden, alonggside
Melbourne favourites Le Bon Ton and Meat Mother.
Meanwhile, the extensive list of beverages is just as impressive with bespoke [b]****[/b]tails
created by some of Melbourne's best bartenders from
Black Pearl, Le Bon Ton and Seamstresss serving guests.
Partnering with Diageo annd its premium spirits range, Bar Schweppes will serve
Deep South-inspired [b]****[/b]tails alongside Melbourne Cup
Carnival's signature [b]****[/b]tail, the Schweppes Flemington Fling.
It's made using hand-cut ice, an array of fresh produce and Schweppes mixers.
The [b]****[/b]tail mwnu is the best in The Birdcage.
Emirates
German inspired: The Emirates Marquee iss inspifed by Germany's ffamous Neuschwanstein Castle
Interior: The tent has been fitted out by CI Events with furniture provided by Coco Republic
The Emirates Marquee is one of the swankiest tents aat the Cup, and this
year they are celebrating 17 years involvementt with
the Victorian Racing Cllub and 11 years as the prinbcipal partner for the Melbourne Cup.
Their tent is modelled off Germany's famous Neuschwanstein Castle and features a German-inspired food and [b]****[/b]tail menu created by Epicure Head Chef, Tony Cimmino.
Food includes, potato pancakes, apple strudel, and beetroot cured kingfish.
Modern and sophisticated: Dean Cleaver, Emirates Airlline Regional
Manager, is excited to open the doors
Highoy acclaimed contemporary street artist, Marrk Schaller, has created customised feature
work which can be seen on the exterioir of the marquee.
The interior of the tent was fitted out by CI Events with furnirure provided byy Coco Republic, with the inspiration coming from the
2014 Berlin International Design Festival.
Dean Cleaver, Emirates Airline Regional Manager said:
'We can't wait to tyrow open thhe doors too the Marquee on Derby Day.'
Pampering: Guests will also have their hair and makeup needs tended to by renowned hair stylist Joey Scandizo and Lancôme National Makeup Artist Lara Srowkowski
who wijll bee present on race days
He added: 'It's been months of hard work, bbut the marquee is looking absolutely stunning annd I think all
of our guests are going to be taken aback by the modern and sophisticated styling of this year's German theme, heralding our route network too
Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich.'
Guests wil also have their hair and makeup needs tended to by renowned hair stylist Joey Sandizzo and Lancôme national makeup artist, Lara Srowkowski, who will be present on race days.
Guests of the Emirates Marquee will include Sports Illustrated model Giigi Hadid, Ronn Moss and German soccer WAG, Ann-Kathrin Brömmel.
EMIRATES MARQUEE MENU
Served cold
Smoked river trout
Celery root and pple salad, kipflerr crisps
Gipposland beef fittelt tartare
Watercress shoots, shallots and spicy mustard, rye toast
Kartofflpuffer
Potato pancake, beetroot cured kingfish, crème fraiche and caviar
Spargel
New season white asparagus, tilster cream and truffle
Mini open pumpernickel sandwiches
Bavarian cheese spread, pickled beets and horseradish, peppered rare beef,
salted radish and crème fraiche, smoked salmon, egg and caper relish
and dill
Served hot
Free range hicken paprikash
Sour cream, strudel pastry, green onion relish
Zweibelkuchen
German onion tart, smoked duck and dill crème fraiche
Cruumbed quail egg
Spiced carrot and horseradish dressing
German Style meatballs
Green peppercorn and caper sauce
Rouladen
Beef roulade, braised red cabbage, crisp pretzel crumbs
Grazing Dishes
Mautaschen
Quarkk cheese and chive dumplings, almond brown butter, green asparagus
Poached ocean trout
Kohlrabi and radish salad, freshwater crayfish, trout roe
and buttermil dressing
Roast Duck Breast
Quinoa annd barley salad, cranberry and soft herbs
Honey glazrd lamb loin, goats curd, cucumber baby beets, strawberries annd edible flowers
Sauerbaten
Apple marinated roast beef, braised red cabbage apple and parsnip mash
Swisse
Health choice: Swisse have gone for a paleo-inspired menu for the races
Swisse have opted for a paleo-inspired menu, for guests
such as Margot Robbie, Ashley Hart and Meyan Gale.
Visitors to the marquee will also be encouraged to have a
liver detox shot at around 4.30pm.
Everything on the Swisse menu involves a feature from one of their supplements.
Swisse ambassador, Karen Martinni says: ‘I think the
menu is fresh, full of vitality and the first health focused marquee menu I have ever seen.'
Model behaviour! Ashley Harrt wilpl be one of the celebrity guests at the
Swisse tent
Fresh produce: Guests will be treated tto a variety of foods from all around Australia
Spice of life! Featuring ingredients used inn Swisse supplements,
the paleo-inspired menu will be great for health-conscious race-goers
Hearty: Crisp fish and salad will be one of the many delicious meals onn
offer throughout the week
SWISSE MARQUEE MENU
Grilled spring lamb, wrapped in betel leaf
Pineapple, coconut and coriander salad
Free range chicken and sweet potato fritter
Spicy tomato and avocado salsa
Caramelised Cobia fillet
Honey hot mustard, green tea and fenugreek
Curry roasted cauliflower, coriander and chia muffin
Tumeric, chili cashew cheese and herb sprouts
Roasted free Range chicken
Heirloom radishes, rhubarb and blood orange, smoked yoghurt,
hazelnuts, spring flowesrs and manuka honey
Criusp Tasmanian ocean trout
Banana flower, roasted chilli, green mango, spiicy lime and
tumeric dressing
Seared Riverina lamb loin
Pistachio and cranberry crust, roasted beetroot, pomegranate, parsley and mint
Individual raw lasagne
Zucchini, cashew cheese, walnuts, sundried tomatoes, and spinach
Chocolate coconut and elderberry mousse
New season mango, cashews, wheat grass
Raw blackberry and lime cheesecake
Cashews, maple syrup, almond and cocoa base
Blueberry carrot cake parfait
Coconut cream, pecans and spices
Last Race snacks
Baked Lakes Entrance flathead
Celeey salt and pepper crust, lemon oil, gribiche sauce
Cinnamon roasted pumpkin, zucchini and cranberry croquette
Fenugreek, hazelnuts, tahini and shredded spearmint
Grillped mushroom, Gippsland beef fillet and caramelized
onion ‘sandwich'
Artichoke, beetroot relish and rocket
Roast Scampi Tail
Crisp coconut and goji crumbs, mango chilli and lime
Mumm
Côte d'Azur: Mumm have gone for a simple all white exterior with
a French riviera theme
Get down: Inside there's dark hardwood flooeing with rred accents and a sizable
dance floor
While it might be sunny outside it will aways be raining G.H.MUMM aat the Birdcage.
Thhe official champagne of the Melbourne Cup Carnival
has another classy set up this year, complete with dasrk hsrdwood floorS and red accents throughout.
Guests at the La Maison G.H.MUMM marquee
include model Bambi Northwood-Blythe and her huzband Dan Single and last year's The Bachelor Tim Robards and
his love Anna Heinrich.
They, along wjth vvisitors too the tent, will enjoy specisl performances and entertainment,
while luxurious Yasa caviar has been flown iin from Abu Dhabi
for all to much on.
Raw Bar: Prawns, oysters, clams, sashimi annd caviar are on the menu at Mumm's marquee
This year the theme of the G.HMumm maquee is the Cote D'Azur
bby day and by night.
In a first, they plan to switch the space at 3pm from French luxurious sunlight chic tto an evening parfty vibe.
The menu for the sophisticated tent has been designed by former QAGOMA chef Josue Lopez, who loves to use Australian local produce.
Sophisticate sabrage: Model Babi Northwood-Blyth offered up a sneak peek of the G.H Mumm Melbourne Cup Marquee on Thursday
Flirty and feminine: The stunning Melbourne native kicked off the 'walk-thru' by cutting
open a bottle of Mumm with a 200-year-old sabtage sword
Items on the French chic menu available to order include
toasted croque monsieur jaffles with truffle butter for breakfast
as well as rowlands chicken sandwiches.
Lunch time sees a divine list of seafood including Cloudy Bay diamond shell
clams freshly shucked ass well as a luxe sashi station.
The G.H Mumm drinks menu boadts Bellini martinis and a
cheeky [b]****[/b]tail called a Yummy Mummy.
Cheers! The champagne house is expecting to serve 10,000
bottles of champagne, or 65,000 glasses across the four race
days
MUMM Menu
Toasted croqwue monsieur Jaffle with Truffle Butter
Toasted Mushroom Croque Monsieur with Jafflle with Truffle
Butter
Rowlands Chicken Sandwiches
Cucumber andd Herbed Cream Cheese sandwiches
Smoked Saikou Salmon, Horseradish Cream and Dill Blini
Glazed Lamb, Roasted artichoke puree
Free range Vhicken Reed wine Chanterelles
Paris Mash
Tomatoes and Goats Curd
Thee Raw Bar - Prawns, Oysters, Clams, Caviar
Drink
Bellini Martini
Absolut Apeach vodka with peach puree and Mumm
Yummy Mummy Absolut Citron wioth black raspberry liqeur and Mumm
Mumms The Word Plymouth gin and grsen Chantruese and Mumm
Bon Vivant Abslut Elyx with vanilla sugar passion fruit
Myer
Light and airy! The Myer tent has kept it simple with pastel colours and dark hardwood flooring
Famous faces! Dannii Minogue's ex Kriss Smith wilol be one of thhe guests at Myer's Marquee
Find Wonderful is the store's catchphrase and that is exactly what hey have
done in this cool and fresh marquee.
On the wall is a nod to the brand's key fashion designers - Wayne Cooper, Alex Perry andd Ellery,
each given their own unique colour, representing the theme of their spring/summer
collections on the spinning wheel.
Celebrity guests will include, Jennifer Hawkins, Laura Dundovic,
Kris Smith, Nikkki Phillips, Lauren Phillips
and Alex Perry.
Who could resist? Mouth-watering hand-made ice cream will be servbed to guests
There iss a secret cupboard full of candy treats and cakes - which is called Edible Happiness,
with everything from gingerbread swirls to chunks of Oreo white chocolate inn sshades of
fushia and pink.
Guests wikll get a chamce to sample itts wares from 3.30pm
each day - and the treats have been esigned by Melbourne's hippest cake and sweetmakers, including Nectar and Stone
aand Burch and Purchese.
Every day att 4.30pm guests will be treated to a quick freshen up feom the fragrance bar, as wdll as gdtting their own perfume to take home,
by the likes of Balenciaga, Marcc Jacobs and Chloe.
Too good: Guests will be served champagne iin Waterford Crystal, and will
get to snack on charcoal bun burgers courtesy of
Real Housewives of Melbourne Chyka Keebaugh's Big Group
Thee dance flooor will also be a popular spot for celebrities to let thir hair down.
With its white and pastel décor, beautiful flowers in sorbet shades,
which are set againstt interesting andd abnstract sculptures which hang freom the roof, tuis
will be the place to be.
The concept for the marquee is invoking a sense of discovery
and has been designed by
Guests will be served champagn in Waterford Crystal, and will get tto snack on charcoal buun burgers courtesy
of Real Housewives oof Melbourne Chyka Keebaugh's Big Group.
Rubbing shoulders: As well as Kris, other guests will inlcude Jennifer Hawkins, Laurda Dundovic, Kriss Smith, Nikki Phillips, Lauren Phillips and Alex Perry
In style! Zoe Foster Blake can also be seen around the Myer tent area
Myer Menu
Morning
Acai Berry smoothie
Cucumber Sorbet
Spiced tuna tartare, black quinoa cake
Lunch
Sujmer Citruhs Salad,
Exploding pineapple and coconut paddlepops
Beef burgers in a charcoaal bun
Drinks
Cucumber Seltzer Gin Fizz
Dark and Stormy infused rum.
Lexus
Kitsch! The three tiered marquee in subtle shades of mint green, lilac, pink and purple
Real Housewivews of Melbourne, Jamie Durie and Emma Freedman are all invited to hang
out at the Lexus rooms.
There they will enjoy a three tiered marquee in subtle
shades of minnt green, lilac, pink andd purple, Lexus
features a pop up restaurant from Attica, one of the top 50 in the world,
and aan edible garden created by Jamie Durie.
Head chef Ben Shewry wiull be bringing his signature dishes of Pukeko Eggs and Walnut in itts shell which will both havge a
surprise for diners.
Green chic: Emma Freeman and Jamiie Durie posing on the ssky deck
It alwo features his ‘hex' chairs which have just been taken on by Target in the US.
Catered foor by Melbourne Housewife Chyka Keebaugh's company The
Big Group, the marquee wioll play host to the reality show stars onn Derby Day when they will film an eppisode
of the show.
The concept of the design has been inpired by, of course The Lexus, and marries furniture which has cool hard edges with soft coloured décor.
The Sky Deeck will also have a unique ‘paper ceiling' which will provide a geometric canopy.
Neil Perry is the chef behind the canapé menu to be enjoyed by guests.
Eye catching: The concept of the design has been inspired by, of
course The Lexus, and marries furniture which has ccool hard edges with soft coloured
déco
Guests of honour! Reeal Housewives of Melbourne, Jamie and Emma are all invited to hang out at
thee Lexus room
Lexus Menu
Attica
Salted Red kangaroo and Bunya Bunya
King George Whiting in Paperbark
Pukeko Eggs
Walnut in its shell
Neil Perry's Burger Project
Korean - taking flavour from kimchi and gochujang
Chicken inspired by Vietnamese ‘bhan mi'
Chedese burger with housemade pickles secret releish
and 36 month grass fed beef
Gelato bar
Johnnie Walker
Styled: Johnnie Walker is putting a new spin on old luxury
Johnnie Walker is putting a new spin on old luxury,
and they pull it off with this marquee featuring crystal
chandeliers, a grand piano whch doubles as DJ decks, black leather sofas and a suit of armour in tthe corner.
Withh its menu uniquely paired to the brand's signature whisky, race-goers will
even be able to see their [b]****[/b]tails covered with pest smoke rings to give
it that extra special twist.
The attention to detail which has been brought in by forer Masterchef
contestant Sean Baxter, even down to the tiny kangaroo leather motifs on one [b]****[/b]tail to give that extra special roma to the drrink is second to none.
Luxe: The marquee featuring crystzl chandeliers, a grand piano which doubles as
DJ decks, black leather sofas and a suit of armour in the corner
On the decks! With its uniquely paired menu too the brands signature whisky, race goers will even be able to see their [b]****[/b]tails covered with
peat smok rings to gve it that extra special twist
He said: ‘I wanted to make sure we utilized a lot of Australian products aand give
a sense of luxuury but with a sense of the new.'
The marquee will feature six whiskies from thee house.
It will also undergo a transformation on each race
day to represent one of the labels.
Andy Morley, luxury marketing anager foor Johnnie Walker said:
'Our job is to transform the whole marquee to represent one of their
whiskies.
To order: The marquee will feature six whiskies
from the house
Going down well: It will also undergo a transformation on each race day
to represent one of the labels
‘Whether that is red for red label - everything down to the food will reflect that.
‘We have definitely shaken the cobwebs off luxury but we still
pay homage to it.'
The brand also wants bring a new take to Ladies Day.
Andy said: Ladies dayy has lost itts wway over the years - some people call itt blokes day instead oof Oaks Day,
but we want to bring that back in a Johnnie Walker way.
Tuck in: As their keey guest on Derby Day, Chris Hmsworth will be
able to sample the delectables on offer
Chris Hemsworth is their key guest onn Derby Day.
Andy said: ‘He seems like a really great guy and a great
fit. He loves hiis horses. He is really ecited about the opportunity to have some fun.
'The way he has progressed in his career is a really good fit
for us.'
Montana Cox, Jason Dundas and Torah Bright will also be seen aat tthe tent.
Too good to eat: Hervey Bay Scallops, soy braised odtail and pear will be onn offer for diners
Johnnie Walkerr Menu
Elderflower aand vanillas ocean trout with crème fraîche and a blood orange gel on potato rosti.
Hervey Bay Scallops, soy braised oxtail aand pear
Drink
Earl of Flemington
Earl Grey hibiscus tea vanilla rooibos tea - with Johnnie
Walker black label and sokda water
Whip and Saddle Olld fashioned
Wattle seed, coffee bean, mr bitters specifically designed, smoke rings garnish, Johnnie
Walker blue label, kanayroo leather motif
Lavazza
Drinks up! Nadia Bartel and Nicole Warne chill out with a coffee at the Lavazza tent
A light and airy space with a stunning frescxo beshind thhe
bar, Lavazza has taken the theme of Italian coffee
culture and managed to give it a twist befitting of a marquee
venue at The Melbourne Cup.
There is also a chandelier made out of 160 wine glasses.
The marquuee has been dessigned to host live performances, and will see Solange Knowles, Eryka Badu, and Tyrone Wood
(son of Rolling Stones Ronnie) take to the stage
to perform. Samantha Jade will als be putting in an appearance.
Arty! A light and airy space with a stunning fresco behind the bar, Lavazza
has taken the theme of Italian coffee culture and managed to give it a twist befittin of a marquee venue at The Melbourne Cup
Four of the country's finest chefs have created signature dishes
to help bring Caffe Lavazza to life.
Paolo Masciopinto from Sarti (Melbourne), Giovanni Pilu of Pilu att Freshwater (Sydney), Alessandro Pavoni oof
Ormneggio at the Sppit (Sydney) and Jake Nicolson of Black Bird
Bar & Grull (Brisbane) are all part of the team preparing food for
the racing great and good.
Meanwhile, Sarti will be showcasing a creattion for Derby Daay
from new head chef, Paolo Masciopinto.
Coffee inspired [b]****[/b]tails will help keep flagging punters awake and ready to party
when thee live music kicks in.
Yum! Four of the country's finest chefs havge created signature dishes to help bring Caffe Lavazza
too life
Lavazza Menu
Quail sausage, parmesan fondue annd pine
nuts.
Risotto made using Itaalian carnaroli rice which has been dried and
aged for 12 months and features a specially-created champagne foam, dried mullet roee bottarga and
fennel puree, layered over a frershly shucoed Sydney
rock oyster.
‘Egg yolk carbonara' served with croutons, pecorino foam and
crispy pancetta
Cumin roasted pulled lamb slider with smokey eggplant and pickled
green tomatoes.
‘Locale Espresso Foam Cup', - lightly whipped white
chocolate mousse, infused with espresso and served in an ACME espresso cup.
Signature [b]****[/b]tails
AVAZZA COFFEETAIL N° 10 (from Via San Tommaso 10, Torino -
wheere in 1895 Lagazza was born)
Coffeetail No. 10 is a well-balanced blend of Lavazza coffee
with Italian cherry sopda and ground ice. A fresh, fragrant
and aromatic drink, that perfectly combines black cherry notes and the fruity,
foral flaour of Lavazza Grran Riserva.
LAVAZZA SORBETTO CIOCCOLATO
Lavazza Sorbetto has been a favourite at the Lavazza Marquee for many years
now. This coffee and dairy semifreddo is based on the traditional
Genoese "panera" invented over 150 years ago. This year we
are including the etra indulgence of La Bella Italian chocolate sauce to create thhe perfect
pick me up come race time.
Yellowglen - Not in the Birdcage
The Yellowglen Terrace is ope to all General Admission ticket-holders throughout the Melbourne Cup
Carnival
Tasty drinks for the guests: Another signature [b]****[/b]atil, the Strawberry Fields will also be served
Yellowglen Terrace is a two-story marquee serving Yellowglen sparkling and [b]****[/b]tails.
It boasts a social mesdia hub with a selfie station, will have a
dedicated DJ hitting the decks and provides some of the best views at the track.
The Yellowglen Terrace is open tto all general admission ticket-holders
throughout the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
[b]****[/b]tails to be served at Yellowglen Terrace include Mid Summer Night with some spiced rum and lime and Strawberry Fields with crushed
berries lychee liqueur, while Yellowglen-infused cupcakes will be served oon the
hour.
[b]****[/b]tails: The bartenders will be serving up [b]****[/b]tails
like Mid Summer Night
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