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Take a Break
Refresh and inspire your delegates with a well-balanced and inclusive menu.
Potato bravas croquette with spicy tomato ketchup and aioli

Select your package

Classic Break
$7.10 per person Served for up to 45 minutes  Freshlybrewedpremiumcoffee,hot
chocolate,andavarietyoftraditional and herbal teas  Carafes of water  Whole fresh fruit
Executive Break
$17.50 per person Served for up to 45 minutes  Freshlybrewedpremiumcoffee,hot
chocolate,andavarietyoftraditional and herbal teas  Carafes of water  Sliced seasonal fruit  One x Sweet Classics (see items)  One x Savoury Classics (see items)  One x Everybody's Plate (see items)  One x Bonus Bites (see items)
+ Additional break items $7 per item, per person

Premium Break
$13.50 per person
Served for up to 45 minutes
 Freshlybrewedpremiumcoffee,hot chocolate,andavarietyoftraditional and herbal teas
 Carafes of water  Whole fresh fruit  One x Sweet Classics (see items)  One x Savoury Classics (see items)  One x Everybody's Plate (see items)

V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly
Please note Other dietary requirements can be catered for upon request. A 15 per cent surcharge applies for Sunday and public holiday events. All prices are inclusive of GST. Applicable across the entire menu.

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Sweet Classics
Cold
(V | VF | GF)
 Banana and chocolate cake with almondandcoffeecream
 Almondandorangeflourlesscake and chocolate ganache
 Single origin chocolate tart with hazelnutandcoffeecream
 Peanutbutter,chocolateand Murray River salt cookie
 Salted caramel and apricot delight bliss balls
 Chocolate and raspberry mud cake
Hot
 Buttermilk and lemon myrtle scones servedwithjam,Chantillycreamand fresh berries V
Savoury Classics
Cold
 Hotsmokedsalmonwithdillmayo, pickled red onion in a milk roll
 Poachedchickenfingersandwich with lemon mayo and parsley
Hot
 Double smoked ham and cheese croissant
 Butter chicken pie with eggplant kasundi
 Bakedspinachandricottafilowith basil aioli V
 Steak and pepper pie with black trufflemayo
 Good old sausage roll with tomato sauce
 Spiced lamb pide with minted peas

Celebrate diversity ineverybite,with something for everyone in Everybody's Plate.
Everybody's Plate
Hot
(V | VF | GF)
 Potato bravas croquette with spicy tomato ketchup and aioli
 Truffledmushroomjafflewith avocado
 Cauliflowerfritterwithredpepper romesco
 Roast pumpkin sausage roll with tomato sauce
 Moroccanspicedcauliflowerwith harissa mayo
 Tomato and basil arancini with salsa verde
 Garden pea and mint tart with fried enoki mushroom
 Spiced chickpea and vegetable pie with bush tomato relish
Bonus Bites
Only available for 'Executive Break' package
 Energy Boost Mix Enjoyamixofroastednuts,seeds and dried fruits for a quick and tasty energy boost
 Rocky Road Smash Indulge in dark chocolate with marshmallows,roastednuts,and coconut for a delightful snack
 Ice Cream Dip Mini Magnums dipped in dark chocolate and freeze-dried raspberry for a sweet and cool delight
 Popcorn Bar Snackonflavourslikeclassic butter,applepie,raspberryand white chocolate and salted caramel

Baked spinach and ricotta filo with basil aioli
V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly

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Showstopper Snacks

Add some fun and
flavourwithour ShowstopperSnacks, turning your event into a
sweet celebration!

Standard Inclusions
$16.50 per person Minimum 100 pax, served all day
Select one
 Go Nuts For Donuts  Choosefromassortedringdonuts  Customisecoloursandbrandingto
suit your style  Displayonadonutwallwithaneasel
and pegs for a fun presentation
 Candy Corner  Apothecaryjarsfilledwithassorted
candy and chocolate  Createtheultimatecentrepiece
with sweet delights  Grabatake-awayboxtosweeten
your day

Upgrade - Cold Drinks
$5 per person
Select one
 Assorted Noah juices and Betta Boba bubble tea
 AssortedNoahjuices,softdrinksand CAPIflavouredwater
Upgrade - Barista Station
Option one
$220 per hour (minimum two consecutive hours)  40cupsperhour,onaverage  One barista
Option two
$395 per hour (minimum two consecutive hours)  Unlimitedcoffeecupsperhour  Two baristas

Option three
$2,500 (unlimited for eight hours)  Unlimitedcoffeecups  Two baristas

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Eco Boxes
South Wharf
$43.50 per person  Two x Wraps or Rolls  One x Specialty Items  Chef's Selection Sweet Treat  Whole fresh fruit  Botanical water

Melbourne Graze
$48.50 per person
 Two x Wraps or Rolls  One x Substantial Salads  One x Specialty Item  Chef's Selection Sweet Treat  Whole fresh fruit  Botanical water

Wraps and Rolls
 Poached chicken and celery ciabatta roll with basil pesto mayonnaise
 Rareroastedbeef,horseradish, beetroot relish and wild rocket on a rye roll
 Ham,SwisscheeseandRomatomato sandwich with crème fraiche gribiche
 Pumpkin and coriander wrap with cumin scented ricotta and chilli V
 Roasted chicken and harissa yoghurt wrap with feta cheese and baby spinach
Specialty Items
 Kimchi beef rice paper roll with gochujang mayo
 Teriyaki salmon Tokyo roll with wasabi mayo and soy sauce
 Beetroot hummus tart with broccoli and olive jam V | VF | GF
 Porcini mushroom and thyme frittata withtruffledgoatscurdV
 Sushisandwichwithtuna,nori, cucumber and carrot GF

Substantial Salads
(V | VF | GF)
 Superfoodsaladwithkale,gojiberries, chiaseeds,corn,freshjalapeño,wild rice and raspberry mustard dressing
 Smashedcucumbersaladwithmint, coriander and sumac pickled shallot
 Kale and wild rice salad with edamame,finelygratedcarrot,corn and raspberry dressing
 Babycos,heirloomcherrytomato and pickled watermelon and black olive crumb
 Wholefoodsaladofcorn,broccoli, cauliflower,blackbeanwithlime dressing
 Kipflerpotatosaladwithcapers, cornichons,redonion,chiveand seeded mustard dressing
Upgrade - Hot Drinks
$5 per person
Freshlybrewedpremiumcoffee,hot chocolate,andavarietyoftraditional and herbal teas
Upgrade - Cold Drinks
$5 per person
Assortedsoftdrinks,CAPIflavoured water and Noah juices (replaces botanical water)

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Melbourne Graze Eco Box

V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly

Upright Bites Conference Lunch
$48 per person Served for up to 2 hours
Standard Inclusions
 Freshlybakedsourdoughbread,Saint David Dairy butter
 Two x From the Garden (see items)  Two x Hot Conference Classics (see items)  Two x Everybody's Plate (see items)  Whole fresh fruit  Botanical water  Freshlybrewedpremiumcoffee,hot
chocolate,andavarietyoftraditional, herbal and fruit-infused teas
Chilli caramel pork belly bites with beans shoots and fragrant herbs

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Baby cos, heirloom cherry tomato and pickled watermelon and black olive crumb

From the Garden
(V | VF | GF)
Select two
 Wholefoodsaladofcorn,broccoli, cauliflower,blackbeanwithlime dressing
 Charred seasonal greens salad with lemonmyrtlevinaigrette,toasted almonds and red chilli
 Brownriceandredquinoasalad, withcapsicum,edamameandginger
 Superfoodsaladwithkale,gojiberries, chiaseeds,corn,freshjalapeño,wild rice and raspberry mustard dressing
 Crunchybroccolisalad,soaked cranberry,toastednutsandseedswith pomegranate dressing
 Babycos,heirloomcherrytomatoand pickled watermelon and black olive crumb
 Baby potatoes tossed in gochujang mayo,toastedsesameandspringonion
 Thai glass noodle salad with mushroom,springonion,carrotand nham phrik dressing
 Turmericroastedcauliflowerwith quinoaandvineripenedtomato,chives and raisin dressing
 Smashedcucumbersaladwithmint, coriander and sumac pickled shallot

Hot Conference Classics
Select two
 Pan fried potato gnocchi with cherry tomatoconfit,PecorinoRomanoand native thyme oil V
 Soy roasted chicken with fermented blackbean,capsicumandfriedshallots GF
 Massaman lamb and potato curry with pineapple and green beans GF
 Braised Gippsland beef bourguignon with button mushroom and bacon crumb GF
 Thai green chicken curry with pickled apple eggplant and green chilli GF
 Free-range beef rendang with cumin and toasted coconut GF
 Peaandricottaravioli,riverminted pea and a champagne cream sauce V
 Miso-braised chicken and shiitake mushroomswithfriedonions, coriander and red chilli GF
 Yoghurt braised lamb korma with flakedalmondandgreenonionGF
 Chilli caramel pork belly bites with beans shoots and fragrant herbs GF
Chef's Selection Sweet Treat
$3 per person

Celebrate diversity ineverybite,with something for everyone in Everybody's Plate.
Everybody's Plate
(V | VF | GF)
Select two
 Curriedcauliflowerwithturmeric yoghurt and pomegranate
 Roastsweetpotatoconfitgarlic and fried rosemary
 Chipotle rubbed carrots with chimichurri and mint
 Chat potato with fermented black garlic and parsley crumb
 Pineapplefriedricetofu,gingerand sweet soy
 Soft polenta with sweetcorn salsa and coriander
 Butternut pumpkin and toasted pumpkin seed granola
 Slow braised borlotti beans with smoked pimento and sage
 Blistered beans with slivered almond and Tarago extra virgin olive oil
 Roast capsicum peperonata with redonion,greenolivesandfried capers

Upgrade - Cold Drinks
$5 per person
Assortedsoftdrinks,CAPIflavoured water and Noah juices (replaces botanical water)

V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly

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Lunchtime Delights
$7 per item, per person
Only to be sold as an enhancement to a 'Upright Bites Conference Lunch' package

Upgrade and add a dash ofMelbourneflavour to your conference break with some of our favourites below.

Lunch Boards
 Deli board with a selection of cold cuts,pickledvegetablesandolives
 Victorian cheese boards with a selectionofL'Artisancheeses,sherry quincepaste,fruitandnutsservedwith sourdough and lavosh
 Sushi boards with a selection of premium sushi and nigiri all served with soy,wasabimayoandpickledginger
 Sliced seasonal fruit boards served with vanilla yoghurt V
Sandwiches and Wraps
 Poached chicken and celery ciabatta roll with basil pesto mayonnaise
 Rareroastedbeef,horseradish, beetroot relish and wild rocket on a rye roll
 Ham,SwisscheeseandRomatomato sandwich with crème fraiche gribiche
 Pumpkin and coriander wrap with cumin scented ricotta and chilli V
 Roasted chicken and harissa yoghurt wrap with feta cheese and baby spinach

Street Food
Hot
 Yellowduckcurryspringrollwithkaffir lime and lemongrass dipping sauce
 Panko chicken pieces with lemon aioli and parsley gremolata
 Angus beef burger with American cheese,pickle,dijonnaiseandketchup
 Shepherd's pie with braised lamb mince and creamed mash potato
 Prawn and ginger potsticker with soy mirin dipping sauce and spring onion
Foodies' Favourites
Cold
 Kimchi beef rice paper roll with gochujang mayo GF
 Teriyaki salmon Tokyo roll with wasabi mayo and soy sauce
 Beetroot hummus tart with broccoli and olive jam V | VF | GF
 Porcini mushroom and thyme frittata withtruffledgoatscurdV | GF
 Sushisandwichwithtuna,nori, cucumber and carrot GF

V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly

Kimchi beef rice paper roll with gochujang mayo
Teriyaki salmon Tokyo roll with wasabi mayo and soy sauce

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Networking Conference Lunch
$55.50 per person Set menu, served for up to 2 hours

Standard Inclusions
 Freshlybakedsourdoughbread, Saint David Dairy butter
 Whole fresh fruit  Botanical water  Freshlybrewedpremiumcoffee,hot
chocolate,andavarietyoftraditional and herbal teas

Upgrade - Cold Drinks
$5 per person
Assortedsoftdrinks,CAPIflavoured water and Noah juices (replaces botanical water)

Shared Substantial Bowls and Platters
 RareroastedVictorianlambloin, beetrootrelish,lemonmyrtlemayoand rice cake GF
 Chicken and sweetcorn potsticker with yellow bean dressing and chilli crisp
 Chargrilled king brown mushroom with Warragul green pesto V | VF | GF
 Victorianfarmsbeeffilletskewerswith truffledmash,smokedbushtomato butter GF
 Roasted barramundi with macadamia crumb,peapureeandfriedsaltbushGF
 Roastcauliflowerwithbraisedwhite beans,espeletteoilandwatercress V | VF | GF
 Babycos,heirloomcherrytomatoand pickled watermelon and black olive crumb V | VF | GF
 Chat potato with fermented black garlic and parsley crumb V | VF | GF
V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly

Make connecting and building relationships easy for your delegates.
Roasted barramundi with macadamia crumb, pea puree and fried saltbush

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For get-togethers before or after your conference
Served from pre-set tables and beverage stations
Happy Hour
Minimum half-day package required (lunch included) to select happy hour packages.
Standard Inclusions
A selection of classic wines from our cellar including beer and non-alcoholic drinks,allitemsareasperourBeverage Manager's selection.
 One sparkling wine  One white wine  One red wine  One beer  One seltzer  One non-alcoholic beer  A selection of soft drinks and juices

Pick your Feast
Option one
$36.50 per person, buffet style  Assorted platters featuring traditional
minipiesandsausagerolls,served with tomato sauce and beetroot relish  Steamed beef dim sims with soy sauce
Upgrade to tray service for $7 per person

Option two
$45 per person, buffet style
 Sweet tomato tart with basil and olive gravel V | VF | GF
 Handcrafted vegetarian sushi paired with wasabi mayo and soy V | GF
 Trufflemushroomaranciniservedwith garden pea aioli and pea sprouts V | GF
 Thai green chicken curry pie
Upgrade to tray service for $7 per person

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V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly

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Meet in Melbourne
$86.50 per person , all inclusive package

Our tasty welcome package is the perfect kickoffforyour multi-day conference. Get ready for a delicious journey that sparks excitement from the start.

Fromage L'Artisan Crafted by third-generation French cheesemaker Matthieu Megard, L'Artisan cheese showcases the terroir of the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy a cheese selection served with fruit, nuts and house-baked sourdough bread

Two-Hour Package
A selection of classic wines from our cellar including beer and non-alcoholic drinks,asperourBeverageManager's selection. The classic package includes:
 One sparkling wine  One white wine  One red wine  One rosé  One beer  One non-alcoholic beer  One seltzer  A selection of soft drinks and juices

Menu

Cold

Hot

 Fromage L'Artisan

 Roasted cauliflower, currants and

Crafted by third-generation French

pine nut empanada with traditional

cheesemakerMatthieuMegard,L'Artisan chimichurri V | VF

cheese showcases the unique aspects of the Great Ocean Road region. Enjoy a

 Sichuan roasted duck breast wrapped in a traditional pancake

cheeseselectionservedwithfruit,nuts

and house-baked sourdough bread V  Roving Oyster Shucker

Activation Station

A roaming culinary experience of freshly  Market Dumplings

shuckedAustralianpacificandrock

Selectionofdumplingswithsoysauce,

oysterswithcondimentsincludinglemon, chilli crisp and spring onion

tabasco sauce and vinaigrette GF

 Lemongrassbeefdumpling

Large party? With more than 100 guests,  Chickenandprawnsuimai

experience our Roving Oyster shuckers. Smaller event? Expecting under 100

 ShiitakeandgingergyozaV

guests, enjoy open oysters circulated at  The Pie Shop

your event.

Selection of pies from our bakery oven

 Green mango, sambal and edamame rice  Chunkybeef paper roll with palm sugar dipping sauce  MushroomandcheddarcheeseV

V | VF | GF

 Sweet Canapé Tiramisutartletwithespressocoffee

and mascarpone cheese V | GF

V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly

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Say hello to our tropical pop-up event space

Off Tropic Post Conference event
Invite guests into a tropical oasis post-event: comfyseating,tasty menus,androomforup to 300 guests.
Choose your experience with one of our package options.
One-Hour Package
$49.50 per person One-hour all-inclusive food and beverage and themed cocktail party
Two-Hour Package
$67 per person Two-hour all-inclusive food and beverage and themed cocktail party
+ Additional half hour service for $10.50 per person
SeeourOffTropicGuidehere.

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Standard Inclusions
Activation Station
Select one
Empanada Bar
A selection of handmade empanadas consisting of  Traditional beef  Smoked ham and mozzarella  Roastedcauliflower,currantand
pine nut V | VF All served with chimichurri and Mojo rojo V
Tostada Bar
 Spiced sweet potato and black bean tostada with chipotle and coriander V | VF | GF
 CuredHiramasakingfishwithavocado and pickled red onion GF
 Chicken and charred sweetcorn with salted ricotta GF
BBQ Bar
 Mini smash beef burgers with melted cheese and pickles
 Grilled harissa rubbed chicken skewers GF
 Charred king brown mushrooms with salsa verde V | VF | GF

Drinks Station
A vibrant drink selection from our BeverageManagerincludesclassicwines, refreshingbeers,non-alcoholicdelights, and a tropical cocktail to transport you to paradise.
 One classic sparkling wine  One classic white wine  One classic red wine  One standard beer  One non-alcoholic beer  Variety of soft drinks and juices  SignatureOffTropictikicocktail
Select one
 Pina Colada  Mojito
Add a second cocktail on consumption $15 standard per cocktail

V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly

Technology Entertainment
Standard technology includes
 Playing your favourite music through our sound system
 Customer to supply music via USB or via their phone using an AUX cable
Upgrade your entertainment
 Elevate your event with a live DJ  Speak to your Technology Planner
regarding rates and availability

Theming Furniture
Standard inclusions
Theming supplied to escape to your own private cocktail oasis.
 Festoon lighting  Tropical plants and ambiance  Seating and infrastructure  Showstopper entry feature ­ great for
social snaps

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Start planning your next event
+61 3 9235 8210 sales@mcec.com.au 1 Convention Centre Place South Wharf Victoria Australia 3006 mcec.com.au

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