Media Release
Ellerslie Sets Taste Buds Racing with New Degustation Menu
September 2014 – Kiwis’ passion for innovative food and dining experiences continues to grow and this summer Ellerslie will be
Auckland’s ultimate taste and racing destination with the introduction of a new hospitality option especially for
Sofitel Luxury Hotels Melbourne Cup Day on November 4 2014 and Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day onMarch 4 2015.
Renowned as an exceptional setting to create a memorable on-day racing experience, Chairman’s Club now offers a six
course degustation menu on Melbourne Cup Day and Auckland Cup Day.
Each mouth-watering course will be served to diner’s – and race – timings.
Inspired by the best local and national produce for a fresh summer palate, award-winning Ellerslie chef Steve Barton has
created the ultimate hospitality option sure to impress clients, friends or family.
Auckland Racing Club CEO Cameron George says, “We are committed to giving everyone we welcome to the Chairman’s Club an
exceptional gourmet experience with this exclusively designed menu. What better way to indulge in a world-class menu to
the backdrop of a prestigious day’s racing.”
Located on the second floor of the Ellerslie Stand, the tiered nature of Chairman’s Club ensures a brilliant view of the
racecourse plus each table has its own television, so diners can take in every moment of the racing action. A glass of
Daniel Le Brun Methode Traditionelle or Stella Artois on arrival sets the scene from the get go.
Across the season, Ellerslie offers a range of hospitality options to suit every taste with the Melbourne Cup and
Auckland Cup Day Chairman’s Club dining experience priced at $190 per person, with table seating of eight.
Chairman’s Club package includes:
• A six course degustation menu
• A glass of Daniel Le Brun Methode Traditionelle or Stella Artois on arrival
• A cash bar with drink waiter service to the table
• A private television at your table screening the day’s racing live
• Racecourse admission, racebooks and pens
• Convenient access to betting facilities and to covered grandstand seating
For further information or to purchase tickets visit www.ellerslie.co.nz
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