--- title: "Melbourne Cup Catering 2026 | Office Grazing Tables & Boxes" description: "Melbourne Cup catering: grazing tables and boxes (24 hours' notice) and canapés for the office or home. Free box pick-up from Flinders St." url: https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/melbourne-cup-catering updated: 2026-11-04 --- # Melbourne Cup catering and grazing platters Updated 4 November 2026 · Platter and Co, Melbourne Melbourne Cup Day is Tuesday 3 November 2026, a public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne. Whether you're planning an office Cup lunch, a party at home or a sweep with something good to eat, Platter and Co makes [grazing boxes](https://www.platterandco.com.au/collections/all), [grazing tables](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/grazing-tables-melbourne) and [canapés](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/grazing-table-add-ons) in our kitchen at 238 Flinders Street in the Melbourne CBD. Grazing platters suit a Cup day because guests can help themselves before, during and after the race. Here is what suits each kind of day. [Get a table quote](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/melbourne-cup-catering#contact-form) [Call 0481 974 842](tel:+61481974842) 4.4 from 25 Google reviewsWe reply within 24 hoursNo payment to enquire ![Sandwiches, wraps and party pies on a cart with oranges, for an office Cup lunch](https://www.platterandco.com.au/images/canape-cart.jpg) ## Melbourne Cup 2026 Melbourne Cup 2026 has been and gone; we will update this page for Cup Day 2027 (Tuesday 2 November 2027). For end-of-year events see our [Christmas page](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/christmas-grazing-boxes-tables-melbourne). ## Office Melbourne Cup lunches Because Cup Day is a public holiday, plan an office Cup lunch for a working day before it, such as Monday 2 November. A [grazing table](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/grazing-tables-melbourne) or canapés keep things easy for a whole office, and our team sets up at your venue up to 2 hours before you start. See [grazing table hire](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/grazing-table-hire-melbourne) for what a table includes. - [Savoury grazing table](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/savoury-grazing-table): sizes from 0.5 m (up to 15 guests) to 6 m (up to 180), for example 1 m (up to 35) or 2 m (up to 55). - [Sweet grazing table](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/sweet-grazing-table): from 0.5 m (up to 15 guests) to 6 m (up to 180), for example 1 m (up to 35). - Canapés (minimum 30), such as sausage rolls, party pies, pastizzi and arancini. We also do chicken skewers and lamb koftas. - Sandwiches (48 triangles) or wraps (24), added to a table order. See the [grazing table add-ons](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/grazing-table-add-ons). ## Melbourne Cup parties at home Hosting on the day? [Grazing boxes](https://www.platterandco.com.au/collections/all) are the easy way to feed a small crowd, and our [catering platters](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/catering-platters-melbourne) page explains how they work as party platters. Order early and we'll confirm your date when we reply, because Cup Day is a public holiday. Boxes are delivered in a one-hour slot between 9am and 3pm. Delivery is quoted with your box order (see our [delivery areas](https://www.platterandco.com.au/policies/shipping-policy)), and pick-up from 238 Flinders Street is free. - [Savoury grazing box](https://www.platterandco.com.au/products/savoury-grazing-box-large): medium (up to 4) or large (up to 6), with cheeses, cured meats, sourdough and crackers. Contents change with the season. - [Brunch grazing box](https://www.platterandco.com.au/products/brunch-grazing-box): feeds 2 to 4, for an earlier start to the day. - A bigger party? A small [savoury grazing table](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/savoury-grazing-table) suits up to 15 guests. ## Sweeps and nibbles at work Running a Cup sweep? Keep the food simple so people can graze between drawing names and watching the race. A few ideas: - Fresh fruit skewers and fresh fruit juices. - One-person grazing cones. - A [fruit grazing table](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/fruit-grazing-table), from 0.5 m (up to 20 guests) to 3.5 m (up to 100), next to a savoury table. - For a small team, a large [savoury grazing box](https://www.platterandco.com.au/products/savoury-grazing-box-large) feeds up to 6. ## How far ahead to order Boxes and tables need at least 24 hours' notice. Those are minimums, and popular dates can fill up, so book as early as you can. For boxes, you request a quote online and we reply with a price, then confirm your order and arrange payment. For tables, send the enquiry form below and we'll be in touch within 24 hours. A 50% non-refundable deposit books your date, and the balance is due 72 hours before your event. We can cater for gluten free, dairy free, nut free, vegan and vegetarian needs on request, so mention them when you order or enquire. Need something sooner? Call or text [0481 974 842](tel:+61481974842). ## Questions people ask ### When is Melbourne Cup Day 2026? [Melbourne Cup](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/melbourne-cup-catering) Day 2026 is Tuesday 3 November, a public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne. Most offices hold their Cup lunch on a working day before it, usually Monday 2 November. ### Can you cater an office Cup lunch the day before? Melbourne Cup 2026 has been and gone; we will update this page for Cup Day 2027 (Tuesday 2 November 2027). For end-of-year events see our [Christmas page](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/christmas-grazing-boxes-tables-melbourne). ### How much notice do you need for a Melbourne Cup grazing table? At least 24 hours for a [grazing table](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/grazing-tables-melbourne) or [grazing boxes](https://www.platterandco.com.au/collections/all). Melbourne Cup 2026 has been and gone; we will update this page for Cup Day 2027 (Tuesday 2 November 2027). ### Can you cater for dietary needs at a Cup lunch? Yes. Gluten free, dairy free, nut free, vegan and vegetarian options are available on request for grazing tables, boxes and [canapés](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/grazing-table-add-ons). Tell us the numbers when you enquire and we plan the table around them. ### Do you deliver on Melbourne Cup Day? Cup Day 2026 has passed. For Cup Day 2027 (Tuesday 2 November 2027), check back on this page or call or text [0481 974 842](tel:+61481974842). ## Grazing for every occasion [Weddings](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/wedding-grazing-table-melbourne) · [Birthdays & engagements](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/birthday-engagement-grazing-table-melbourne) · [Baby showers](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/baby-shower-grazing-table-melbourne) · [Funerals & wakes](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/funeral-wake-catering-melbourne) · [Christmas](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/christmas-grazing-boxes-tables-melbourne) · [Mother's Day](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/mothers-day-grazing-box-melbourne) Planning a Cup lunch or a party at home? Tell us your date and how many you're feeding, and we'll help you choose. Call or text [0481 974 842](tel:+61481974842). [Get a table quote](https://www.platterandco.com.au/pages/melbourne-cup-catering#contact-form) [Need a box for 2 to 6? Request a box quote](https://www.platterandco.com.au/collections/all#request-quote) ## What our customers say **4.4 ★** from 25 Google reviews · [Read them all on Google](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1382373880980948176) · [Leave a Google review](https://www.platterandco.com.au/review) ★★★★★ Jess and her team went well above and beyond to cater for my function, which was held on a public holiday! She was easy to communicate with, accurate in her estimation of types and quantities of food… Everyone commented on how good the food was. Priscilla Y. · Google review ★★★★★ They were the cherry on top for my Pilates event that i ran, everyone loved the food, it looked amazing. It was so nice knowing i didn't have to set anything up or have anything to worry about in terms of the food… Elisha W. · Google review ★★★★★ Jess & Steph from Platter and co catered for our event and wow. They did not disappoint. The food was fresh… I would trust these girls with any event for catering! 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