Spring Racing Carnival meals to enjoy at home

Renowned Carlton deli King and Godfree is offering three race day packages with its signature Italian twist. 

Take home a range of canapes, classic race day chicken sandwiches, white rolls with chickpea fritters, pickles and slaw, Italian frittata with green pesto, cheese board, prosecco or Champagne and Peronis. Prices start at $120 and are available to be delivered to your doorstep on either Derby Day (October 31) or Melbourne Cup (November 3). Order yours for two via its website.

Earl Canteen is serious about grazing. So serious that its Spring Carnival Celebration Hamper comes with a variety of snackable options like prosciutto-wrapped Koo Wee Rup asparagus, Tassie salmon, dill and preserved lemon rillettes with herb croutons, heirloom tomato, fior di latte and basil salad, strawberry and vanilla bean panna cottas plus more. Much, much more.

It’s served on eco-friendly platters and can feed six people for $170. Add on an extra $30 to get a bottle of Grenache Rosé, too. They require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice and you can order yours here.

Seafood kingpin Stokehouse have partnered with Clamms Seafood to bring race day punters three different boxes of seafood-inspired opulence. 

The three boxes feed four to six people comfortably and can be delivered straight to your door. 

The Seafood Box is $425 and includes crayfish, spanner crab, king prawns, tuna and kingfish crudo and oysters with cucumber mignonette. The BBQ Box is priced at $325 and includes a variety of skewers ranging from premium Wagyu beef to Fremantle octopus. And if you want to be absolutely fabulous, there’s a Bolli Box offering a selection of seafood in collaboration with Stokehouse House Champagne, Bollinger, available at $600. Purchase yours for Derby Day (October 31), Melbourne Cup (November 3), Oaks Day (November 5) or Stakes Day (November 7) via HungryHungry.

Support local businesses and live your snacking dreams with Co-Lab Pantry. The Spring Racing for Two pack comes with a range of produce from across Victoria and includes Yarra Valley caviar, Four Pillars marmalade, Ned's Portugese Tarts, Via Porta dips, Saluministi mixed cured meats and has the option to come with a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne. 

Prices range from $195 to $245 and can be pre-ordered to receive on the morning of the Melbourne Cup here.

You’ve heard of sweet cannoli, but have you ever tried savoury cannoli? Cannoleria by That’s Amore Cheese has launched its first-ever savoury cannoli as part of its new Spring Carnival DIY Picnic Kit. 

Sample smoked salmon and dill whipped ricotta piped into cannoli, topped with Yarra Valley caviar. The Picnic Kit for two also includes sweet cannoli with Cannoleria’s signature traditional Sicilian ricotta and pistachio and two piccolo bottles of prosecco. It’s all DIY so you can pipe it all at home in preparation for the races. Order yours for $60 by October 26 to receive your order prior to Derby Day (October 31) via the online store.

The team at Vue de Monde have been busy with their takeaway concept Vue to You. They’ve recently partnered with Vue Events to bring the experience of the races home to you. Let them cater your entire race day with the Vue Trifecta, or choose from the Sweets Box, Grazing Box or Breakfast Box. 

Try Vue de Monde’s mousse-like lamingtons at home, or a range of charcuterie, Burnham Bakery pastries or sweet tarts depending on the box you choose. Boxes start at $70 and can be pre-ordered by midnight October 28 via the website. Don’t forget to choose your race day either and mention it in the notes.