If Melbourne Cup for you is first and foremost about the fashion, food and fun (not to mention bubbles overlooking beautiful Burleigh beach), book a seat at Burleigh Pavilion’s beachside function. Along with all of the usual cup-day entertainment on the big screens, there will be resident DJ’s spinning party tunes and Fashions on the Field hosted by Ryan Gallagher. The day’s menu will feature Sydney rock oysters, fresh prawns with cocktail sauce, puff bread with prosciutto di Parma, braised lamb shoulder with gremolata and Greek salad. Tables at Burleigh Pavilion’s Melbourne Cup event are $99 per person. To book, jump over here.

The event sells out every year, so if you’re keen to head along to Burleigh Pavilion, you may want to book post-haste!