Canape Menus
Canape
Menus
2 HOUR CANAPE - $79.5 per person - Select from on one the three canape menus that include 3 cold canapes, 3 warm canapes, 1 slider and 1 bowl served continuously over two hours.
3 HOUR CANAPE - $90.5 per person - Select from on one the three canape menus that include 3 cold canapes, 3 warm canapes, 1 slider and 1 bowl served continuously over three hours.
4 HOUR CANAPE - $112.5 per person - Select from on one the three canape menus that include 3 cold canapes, 3 warm canapes, 1 slider and 1 bowl served continuously over four hours. You are also required to add ONE interactive or hero station.
STATIONS ONLY * - Includes food stations only (no roving items) for the event duration
2 HOUR - $79.5 per person - Select ONE hero, and ONE interactive station
3 HOUR - $90.5 per person - Select ONE hero, and TWO interactive stations
4 HOUR - $140 per person - Select THREE hero, and TWO interactive stations
*Excludes the Seafood / Caviar Station
MENU ONE
COLD CANAPES
MARKET OYSTERS yuzu spritz, cucumber
SMOKED CHICKEN blue corn tostada, torched corn, black bean puree, avocado & queso fresco
SWEETCORN TART corn custard, corn pastry, scorched corn & salt & vinegar popcorn
HOT CANAPES
SHALLOT TARTE TATIN goats' cheese, salt baked beetroot & raspberry vinegar caramel
MUDCRAB BEIGNET roasted crab bisque mayonnaise & nasturtium
WAGYU BEEF SKEWER rosemary, yakiniku & finger lime
SLIDER
VICTORIAN BEEF CHEESEBURGER SLIDER maple bacon, burger sauce & pickles
HAND BOWL
TRUFFLED MUSHROOM & TALEGGIO TORTELLINI burnt butter, sage & Grana Padano parmesan
MENU TWO
COLD CANAPES
ARTICHOKE CORNETTO Jerusalem artichoke crème, artichoke chips, black garlic & nasturtium
MUSSEL ESCABECHE saffron, chili & nduja gremolata
SMOKED LAMB puri, vindaloo, yoghurt, & chili
HOT CANAPES
MAC & CHEESE CROQUETTE chimichurri mayonnaise
STEAMED BUN 'DONUT' red braised pork, slaw, furikake & finger lime
MINI JACKET POTATOES saltbush, onions, bacon mayo
SLIDER
PORK BAHN MI mini milk bun, glazed pork, pickled vegetables, chicken parfait & kewpie mayo
HAND BOWL
BRAISED GIPPSLAND BEEF RENDANG steamed rice, coconut & coriander
MENU THREE
COLD CANAPES
BBQ OCTOPUS guindilla, toum & puffed grains
STEAK FRITES layered potato, classic beef tartare, smoked egg yolk & horseradish
ST COLUMBO BLUE CHEESE & WAGYU BRESAOLA TART Melbourne rooftop honey & hazelnuts
HOT CANAPES
PEA & HAM smoked ham hock & house mustard croquette with tarragon & pea emulsion
ABROLHOS ISLAND SCALLOP PIE café de Paris, puff pastryt
CHICKEN & WAFFLES buttermilk chicken, waffles, Nashville sauce & chilli maple
SLIDER
CHEVAP & FLATBREAD soused onion, confit garlic yoghurt & herbs
HAND BOWL
GRILLED PRAWN RISOTTO bisque, creme fraiche & Yarra Valley salmon pearls
Hero Stations
Hero stations, when added to a canape package will be catered to accommodate your guest Minimum of 75 people.
GRAZE
Selection of cured meats, terrines & parfait, marinated grilled vegetables, Victorian cheeses, Brasserie breads, pane croccante & lavosh $30 pp
FROMAGE
Selection of Victorian cheese makers, served with house made pastes & chutneys, Brasserie breads, pane croccante & lavosh. $26 pp
PINCHOS
Traditional Spanish, tapas like snacks and dishes. Selection of:-Cured scallop, citrus & espelette pepper-Manchego & sobrasada croquettes with honey-Prawn skewer, charred pineapple & jamon-Salt cod fritters with cod roe mayonnaise-Anchovy toasts, peppers & herbs-Marinated olives & Rustica breads. $35 pp
PRAWN COCKTAIL
Try our retro Prawn cocktail served in elegant glassed stacked to impress. Australian King prawns served with crisp gem lettuce, Marie rose sauce, cucumber, avocado, crème fraiche & Yarra Valley salmon roe. $28 pp
SMOKE HOUSE
Traditional American smoked meats pork shoulder, pork ribs, beef brisket, sausages & chicken served with mac & cheese, slaw, potato salad, pickles & corn bread. $33 pp
Interactive Stations
Interactive stations are created to enhance and elevate your cocktail function, mingle with the chefs, hear their stories and to try some delicious food along the way. Interactive stations MUST have a minimum of 100 guests
SUSHI TOWN
Authentic and traditional sushi & sashimi made by our sushi chefs, using local Victorian produce & using classical Japanese techniques. Our sushi chef will be creating California rolls, maki rolls, uramaki and temaki & slicing Australia’s most sustainable and freshest sashimi. Served with Tasmanian wasabi, soy, young white pickled ginger & crisp nori. $24 pp
SWETA’S FORBIDDEN SUCKLING PIG
A nostalgic childhood dish for Sweta Baichoo, cooked from her long-life neighbours in Mauritius, a dish were culture, religion and creativity meet. Roasted & stuffed suckling pig, served with Creole ‘MOONFAN’ fried rice, mango & papaya salad with smoked peanuts chutney, Rougaille sauce & fresh baguette. $35 pp
SHIRLEY’S HAINANESE CHICKEN & RICE
A family favourite in Shirley’s household, a dish that her mum cooked when she was a child and when felt under the weather. Shirley has perfected this dish of poached chicken, chicken fat rice, spring onion relish, smashed cucumbers & aromatic herbs. $32 pp
SEAFOOD & CAVIAR BAR
Immerse yourself in a celebration of Australia’s finest seafood, prepared before your eyes by our talented chefs. Indulge in freshly shucked oysters, succulent King prawns, delicate cured scallops, Australian bay lobster, and blowtorched Spencer Gulf Kingfish crudo, alongside Yellowfin tuna tartare and Fraser Isle Spanner crab served on warm mini crumpets. Complement your seafood journey with an exquisite selection of the world’s and Australia’s most sought-after caviars and pearls — served traditionally with egg, chives, shallots, and blinis. Feeling adventurous? Embrace the moment and try a playful caviar ‘bump’ for the ultimate indulgence. $60 pp
Dessert Stations
MCG PASTRY SHOP
A showcase of timeless pastry classics reimagined with playful twists. From delicate petits gâteaux and handcrafted chocolates to freshly baked cakes, tarts, and viennoiserie, this station celebrates the art of pastry in all its forms. $25 pp
BUILD - A - PAV
Channel your inner pastry chef and create a pavlova that’s uniquely yours. From crisp meringue bases to a rainbow of toppings, guests can mix, match, and pile high their favourites. A playful, interactive station that turns Australia’s most loved dessert into a choose-your-own sweet adventure. $25 pp
LIMONCELLO
A vibrant, interactive dessert experience featuring our house-made zesty and fragrant limoncello sorbet, served from a dedicated station and scooped to order by or pastry chefs. $28 pp
AFFOGATO
House made French vanilla bean ice cream, drowned in freshly brewed Industry Beans coffee. $18 pp
BOUGIE SNOW CONE
Get fancy and have some fun with our bougie snow cone, with our chefs shaving granita over whipped lemon posset and dredged in a lemon verbena & mint syrup. $18 pp
Beverage Packages
OPTION ONE
1hr $39 I 2hr $47 I 3hr $55 I 4hr $62 I 5hr $68
Seppelt ‘The Great Entertainer’ Prosecco
Seppelt ‘The Drives’ Chardonnay
821 South Sauvignon Blanc
Fickle Mistress Pinot Noir
Rosemount Little Berry Shiraz
OPTION TWO
1hr $43 I 2hr $51 I 3hr $59 I 4hr $66 I 5hr $73
Tahbilk Coueslant Sparkling NV
Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio
Yarra Roots Chardonnay
Devil(ish) Pinot Noir
Paulette Polish Hill River Shiraz
OPTION THREE
1hr $57 I 2hr $67 I 3hr $77 I 4hr $86 I 5hr $95
Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc
Penfolds Cellar Reserve Chardonnay
Red Claw Pinot Noir
Punt Road Shiraz
VICTORIAN RANGE A
1hr $41 I 2hr $49 I 3hr $57 I 4hr $64 I 5hr $70
Seppelt ‘The Great Entertainer’ Prosecco
Seppelt ‘The Drives’ Chardonnay
821 South Sauvignon Blanc
Fickle Mistress Pinot Noir
Rosemount Little Berry Shiraz
Carlton Dry 3.5%, Carlton Draught, Mountain Goat Hazy Apple Cider
Assorted soft drinks, sparkling mineral water, juice
VICTORIAN RANGE B
1hr $51 I 2hr $60 I 3hr $70 I 4hr $79 I 5hr $88
Yarra Bank Crème de Cuvée, Yarra Valley, VIC
Coldstream Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Yarra Valley, VIC
Stonier Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Jo Nash Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC
Osicka Selection Shiraz, Heathcote, VIC
Carlton Dry 3.5%, Carlton Draught, Mountain Goat Hazy Apple Cider
Assorted soft drinks, sparkling mineral water, juice
COCKTAILS
ESPRESSO MARTINI $23 - Vodka, Little Drippa cold brew, Kahlua, sugar syrup
CLOVER CLUB $23 - MCC Gin, Lillet Rose, lemon juice, sugar syrup, Prosecco
MCG SOUTH SIDE $23 - MCC Gin, lime juice, sugar syrup, soda water
THE COSMO $23 - Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice
MAPLE WHISKEY SOUR $23 - Bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon
LILET & ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ $23 - Lillet Blanc, Elderflower syrup
APPLE RACER $23 - Jameson Whiskey, cloudy apple juice, sugar syrup
SPICED APPLE SPRITZ MOCKTAIL $17 - Cloudy apply juice, lemon juice, maple syrup, soda water, cinnamon
BASIC SPIRITS
Absolut Vodka $13
Jim Beam Bourbon $13
Jameson Irish Whiskey $13
Gordon’s London Dry Gin $13
Bundaberg Original Rum $13
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum $13
Southern Comfort $13
St Agnes V.S. Brandy $13
Barbaresso Ouzo $13
Beverage on Consumption
Minimum spend required based on event times
1 HOUR - $24 | 2 HOURS - $36 | 3 HOURS - $42 | 4 HOURS - $48 | 5 HOURS - $53
SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE
Seppelt ‘The Great Entertainer’ Prosecco $66
Tahbilk Coueslant Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV $68
Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay $94
CHARDONNAY
Seppelt ‘The Drives’ Chardonnay $66
Yarra Roots Chardonnay $70
Penfolds Cellar Reserve Chardonnay $86
SAUVIGNON BLANC
821 South Sauvignon Blanc $66
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc $90
PINOT GRIGIO
Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio $78
PINOT NOIR
Fickle Mistress Pinot Noir $70
Devil(ish) Pinot Noir $80
Red Claw Pinot Noir $93.5
SHIRAZ
Rosemount Little Berry Shiraz $66
Paulette Polish Hill River Shiraz $78
Punt Road Shiraz $95
BEER / CIDER
Asahi Super Dry Zero 0.0% $10
Carlton Dry 3.5% $12.5
Carlton Draught $12.5
Balter XPA $14.5
Peroni Nastro Azzurro $14
Two Bays Gluten Free $14.5
Mountain Goat Hazy Apple Cider $13.5
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Keri Juices (Apple & Orange) 330ml $6
Soft Drinks (Coca-Cola varieties) 600ml $6.8
Mt Franklin Still Water 600ml $4.9
Mt Franklin Sparkling Water 450ml $6.5
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Let's talk dietaries.
Delaware North – Dietary Requirements Policy (2026)
Delaware North is pleased to accommodate standard dietary requirements to support an inclusive and safe guest experience. To enable appropriate preparation and service, the following policy applies to all catered events.
1. Standard Dietaries (included with notice)
The following dietaries are included within menu pricing when advised at least 3 business days prior to the event:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Pescatarian
- Low Gluten
- Lactose Intolerance
Medical Allergies (nuts, tree nuts, dairy, egg, wheat, soy, fish, crustaceans, sesame, lupin, mollusc, sulphites)The following dietaries are included within menu pricing when advised at least 3 business days prior to the event:
2. Late Dietary Requests
Dietaries received after the above notice period will incur preparation charges:
- Less than 3 business days prior: $15 per course per person
- On the day / not pre-advised: $30 per person
3. Non-Standard Dietaries
Requests outside the standard dietary list (e.g. highly specific lifestyle diets) will incur a $30 per person surcharge, subject to feasibility. This fee reflects the additional time, resources and planning required by Delaware North culinary team to create a tailored alternative meal that meets the guests’ specific needs.
Please be advised that Delaware North is unable to guarantee that any food produced, or served at this site is "free" of any allergens. While every effort is made to accommodate allergen requests, our food is made in our kitchens that contain allergens. Delaware North and the Client will discuss the Client's food and beverage requirements and it is the clients responsibility to correctly notify Delaware North of all dietaries.
4. Religious Meals
Religious dietary requirements (e.g. Halal, Kosher) will be quoted case-by-case, based on specific requirements and any applicable third-party supply costs.
5. Food Safety
All meals are prepared in commercial kitchens that handle common allergens. Clients must advise all dietary requirements within the stated timeframes to enable safe preparation and minimise cross-contact risk.
6. External Food Provisions
No external food including activations, gifts or branded food items are to be served or brought into the MCG. Clients may discuss arrangements with Delaware North no later than 5 days prior to the event, however Delaware North reserves the right to deny. Delaware North MCG Catering Services Pty Ltd (operating as “Delaware North”) look forward to providing professional and personal assistance in the planning of your function. It is most important that you understand that all applications are made & services are provided subject to the following terms and conditions for Corporate Dining at the MCG. Our Corporate Dining department will happily assist with any queries you may have.