Wellington Cup serving up Logan Brown

Wellington Cup serving up Logan Brown

24 December 2014

In a new exclusive offering, Platinum Homes Wellington Cup Day will have Wellington’s iconic restaurant Logan Brown serving on-course on January 24.

“Logan Brown in the Balmerino Room” tops off a range of hospitality package options starting from $50 per person.

Wellington Racing Club CEO Alasdair Robertson says having Logan Brown part of Cup Day is just one of the things the Club is trying to do to ensure the wider carnival is recognised as an iconic Wellington event.

“The Platinum Homes Wellington Cup Carnival is a unique Wellington Event and we want it to be recognised as such. That’s why we are focusing on local suppliers and delivering a uniquely Wellington experience.

“This year we’ve also revamped Gazley VW Fashion in the Field, there’s no entry fee, the new format allows for more entrants, and there’s a new Wellington Finalist category for contestants that embody everything ‘Wellington Cup Day,” says Alasdair Robertson.

Gazley VW Fashion in the field will be hosted by The Edge’s Mike Puru.

Roberston says due to growth in demand for hospitality packages the club has also created a number of other options that are down where the action is, but still offer private spaces.

“Both the Open Air Terraced Lounges and the Cointreau Fizz Garden have come about on the back of a demand for something a little more exclusive and stylish that still let’s racegoers get close enough to experience the thunder of the hooves and vibe of the wider event.”

Steve Logan of Logan Brown says his team are excited to be heading to the races and happy to be part of a special week in Wellington’s event calendar.

“The Logan Brown chefs and myself will be on-course serving three courses. It should be everything you’ve come to expect from Logan Brown with the added excitement of fascinators and thoroughbred racing!”

PLATINUM HOMES WELLINGTON CUP CARNIVAL CALENDER 2015

Tuesday 13th January – Logan Brown media launch/lunch

Saturday 17th January – Tui Super Saturday
Wellington Cup Carnival’s highest rated race day with some of the country’s best quality racing. Also featuring the Tui 200 race (humans not horses) down the home straight with entrants representing Wellington’s favourite bars. The Trentham forecourt is transformed into the Trentham Wine Village featuring a great selection of New Zealand wineries & breweries.

Monday 19th January (Wellington Anniversary Day) – Interislander Summer Festival supported locally by New World
A fun family day set in the stunning surrounds of Trentham gardens. Racing, live music and free kids entertainment.

Wednesday 21st January – Barrier Announcement, Lambton Quay
Wellington Racing Club brings the races to central Wellington with the barrier announcement and celebration at Midland Park. Award winning caterers Trentham Gardens will be serving a complimentary light lunch for the first 400 people - a taster of what will be on offer on Cup Day at the Cointreau Fizz Lawn. Kirkcaldie and Stains will run the annual fashion show and have the best of their fascinators on display. Prizes and surprises.

Friday 23RD January – Cup Eve Lunch with Peter Moody, Rydges Hotel
Legendary trainer of Black Caviar – Australia’s most successful racehorse – Peter Moody will be in Wellington to share his racing anecdotes. Event will be hosted by presenter Des Coppins, and includes a three course lunch and address from Peter Moody.

Saturday 24 January Platinum Homes Wellington Cup Day
Wellington’s biggest summer celebration. It’s the jewel in Wellington Racing Club’s crown and where the impeccably dressed crowds head to for the grand finale of the 2015 Platinum Homes Wellington Cup Carnival and the running of the Platinum Homes Wellington Cup itself.

On top of the Gazley VW Fashion in the Field there will be plenty of other great local entertainment on the day including Niko Ne Zna, our roaming local Wellington band entertaining guests at the main gate, and Wellington favourites The Noodles are set to entertain the crowd from Race 8.

Hospitality on Platinum Homes Wellington Cup Day is first class and with the addition of five new hospitality packages there is something for everyone at Wellingtons biggest summer celebration.

The Enclosure (centre-course). Wellington Racing Club have taken the best parts of any race day and put them all into one exclusive garden space located centre-of-course, right next to the trackside rail. Live music from the DJ’s, including Dick ‘Magik’ Johnson.

Logan Brown in the Balmerino Room. Steve Logan and his talented team of chefs bring the exceptional Logan Brown dining experience to Trentham Racecourse in our famous Balmerino Room. This plated 3 course meal is an experience not to be missed.

The Ascot Precinct. Private Mini Marquees situated right beside the birdcage. Perfect for groups of 10 of more looking for a sophisticated space of their own

Open Air Terraced Lounge. The best of both worlds – positioned outside in the public stand, you’ll be right in the thick of the action, but able to enjoy the comfort of your own reserved, furnished area.

Cointreau Fizz Garden. Beautiful garden party setting, with delicious Cointreau Cocktails to purchase. Positioned between the Birdcage and the main lawn, with views of the Winning Post, this prime location puts you in the thick of all the day’s action.

There are lots more hospitality options available, which can be viewed at www.trentham.co.nz

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