At Tall Poppies Catering, we’re celebrating the spirit of the Melbourne Cup with a playful twist on our sandwich menu. As Sydney’s premier catering for Melbourne Cup, we understand the excitement that surrounds Australia’s most famous horse race.
While the names of these sandwiches are purely fictional, we’ve imagined a line-up inspired by some of the most memorable Melbourne Cup winners.
The best part? All the ingredients used in these creations are actually available on our real sandwich platter menu!
Let’s take a culinary gallop through Melbourne Cup racing history and explore these mouth-watering combinations that showcase the variety and quality of our sandwich offerings.
- The Archer Avocado Club (Archer – 1861, 1862)
Our classic BLAT with crispy bacon, mixed leaves, creamy avocado, juicy tomato, and a touch of mayo.
- Makybe Diva’s Triple Crown Turkey (Makybe Diva – 2003, 2004, 2005)
Succulent turkey paired with double cream brie, mixed leaves, and a sweet cranberry sauce.
- Phar Lap’s Power Pastrami (Phar Lap – 1930)
Thinly sliced pastrami with Swiss cheese, ripe tomato, and a dollop of mayo.
- Carbine’s Cajun Chicken Kick (Carbine – 1890)
Spicy Cajun chicken with avocado, tomato, mixed leaves, cheddar cheese, and mayo.
- Verry Elleegant Veggie Delight (Verry Elleegant – 2021)
A vegetarian dream with cheddar cheese, fresh salad, peppery rocket, and tangy cranberry sauce.
- Gold Trip’s Gourmet Ham (Gold Trip – 2022)
Premium leg ham with cheddar cheese, tomato, mixed leaves, and sweet caramelised onion.
- Without A Fight Wrap (Without A Fight – 2023)
Tender roast beef wrapped with tomato, mixed leaves, and zesty horseradish.
- Vintage Viewed Veggie Stack (Viewed – 2008)
A rocket-based sensation with sundried tomato, avocado, grilled capsicum, feta, and mixed leaves.
- Rising Fast Red Salmon (Rising Fast – 1954)
Delicate red salmon with crisp mixed leaves and a touch of mayo.
- Ethereal Egg Salad Supreme (Ethereal – 2001)
Our famous curried egg salad with mixed leaves and creamy mayo.
While these Melbourne Cup-inspired sandwiches aren’t actually on our menu, all the delicious ingredients mentioned are indeed part of our real sandwich catering offerings. We hope this playful twist has given you a taste of the excitement surrounding the race that stops a nation, while also highlighting the quality and variety of our catering options.
At Tall Poppies Catering, we pride ourselves on delivering sandwich platters that are always winners for your events, using these exact ingredients to create our range of mouth-watering sandwiches.
Why not place an order and create your own culinary photo finish with our real, delicious sandwich platters?
Whether you’re hosting a Melbourne Cup viewing party or any other corporate or social event in Sydney, Tall Poppies Catering is here to ensure your guests enjoy a memorable and satisfying dining experience with our fresh, high-quality ingredients.
