Celebrate Melbourne Cup 2015 in style with one of Sydney's most iconic views, 2 big screens to catch the race, a tantalising set menu (including canapés and a glass of sparkling, wine or beer on arrival), sweepstakes and prizes for best dressed!

Guests will be treated to menu selections from acclaimed Executive Chef Geoff Haviland such as Holy Goats Cheese & Soft Herb Lollipops and Duck Parfait Éclair with Pickled Raisin Jam for canapés. For mains, a choice of Slow Roast Organic Chicken, Habanero Grits, Walnut Gremolata & Confit Shallot or Huon Valley Sustainable Salmon, Citrus Potato & Butternut Caponata and for dessert, decadent treats will include Fresh Fruit Pavlova with Saffron Lemon Curd. There will also be a post race snack of Goat's Cheese Churros with Truffle Honey & Wild Mushroom Dust.

The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf will offer guests the perfect spot to watch one of the world's most anticipated races with a vibrant and relaxed bar atmosphere and sundrenched balconies overlooking the beautiful Sydney Harbour. Open until late after the event, the bar at The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf has a great drinks list including locally crafted beers and ciders as well as a great line up of wine and cocktails such as the 'Old Mate Nate' and the 'Rye Apple Pie'.

When: Tuesday November 3rd from 12:00pm

Where: The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf at the Sydney Theatre Company

How Much: $95 per guest

What: 2 big screens to catch the race, a tantalising 4 course set menu (including canapés and a glass of sparkling, wine or beer on arrival), sweepstakes and prizes for best dressed.

Enquiries can be made via reception@freshcatering.com.au and reservations are essential via (02) 8399 3055.

The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf is the company's fourth Sydney Harbour waterfront venue and is in fine company with Fresh's other notable arts and cultural venues such as The Governors Table and Museum of Sydney; MCA Rooftop Venues and MCA Café; Sydney Living Museums' Vaucluse House Tearooms, Elizabeth Bay House; Carriageworks, and Cornerstone Bar & Food at Carriageworks. 

About Fresh Catering:

Fresh Catering, established in October 1999, is a multi-award winning caterer with a 15 year history establishing the company's catering credentials as one Sydney's finest.  Fresh Catering's success has been deservedly recognized by industry peers with the company's coveted collection of awards including Managing Director Peter McCloskey's recent induction to the "Hall of Fame - Individual" at The Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering HOSTPLUSAwards for Excellence 2014;  “Venue Caterer of the Year 2013” for the Museum of Contemporary Art; “Caterer at a Major Event” for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour; “Caterer of the Year” by the NSW Restaurant & Catering Association's 2013 Savour Australia™ Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence. Fresh have also been awarded “National Event Caterer of the Year”, 2011 Australian Restaurant and Catering Association; “Caterer of the Year” 2011 NSW Restaurant & Catering Association Awards; “Best Caterer at an Event” 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007; NSW Restaurant & Catering Awards; “Best Wedding Caterer in a Venue – Vaucluse House Tea Rooms” 2011; NSW Restaurant & Catering Association Awards; “Boardroom Caterer of the Year” 2010 NSW Restaurant & Catering Awards; “Best Caterer” 2011, 2010, 2009 Mice.net Australian Readers Choice Awards; “Event Caterer of the Year” 2008, 2007 BT Publishing E-Awards.  

Fresh Catering are the exclusive caterer for the Museum of Sydney and other Sydney Living Museum properties including Vaucluse House Tearooms and Elizabeth Bay House, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia's Rooftop Venues and Eveleigh multi-arts venue Carriageworks as well as for The Bell Shakespeare Company, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2012-2015; Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia 2013, 2014, 2015 and Polo in the Park 2013, 2014, 2015 to name just a few.

Fresh Catering is an appointed Gold License Caterer with the Restaurant and Catering Industry Association of NSW and are members of the Meetings & Events Australia Association (MEA).

About STC's The Theatre Bar at the End of The Wharf: 

Situated at the 'deep end' of the historic Wharf building at Walsh Bay, which has been the home base of STC for almost 30 years, The Theatre Bar at the End of The Wharf was designed by STC Resident Designer Alice Babidge as a relaxed, comfortable, affordable drinking and dining environment for theatre-goers, local workers and residents as well as a 'home' for the STC's artists, staff and broader arts community to gather, collaborate, eat and drink.

Media Enquiries, Publicity Partners:

Nicole Ford e: nicoleford@publicitypartners.com.au; m: 0414-554-356. 

Jessica Bryce e: jessicabryce@publicitypartners.com.au; m: 0412-873-713

Fresh Catering:

www.freshcatering.com.au

13 Woodburn Street, Redfern NSW 2016 

Facebook: @freshcateringAU

Instagram: @freshcateringAUS

The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf, Sydney Theatre Company:

http://www.freshcatering.com.au/our-venues/stc/dining/bar-and-food

http://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/your-visit/the-theatre-bar-at-the-end-of-the-wharf

The Wharf, Pier 4/5 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000

Facebook: @thetheatrebaratthendofthewharf @sydneytheatrecompany

Instagram: @thetheatrebaratthewharf @sydneytheatreco