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Food and beverage

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How do you capture Melbourne, where culture, creativity, and flavour collide to create unforgettable moments? With our diverse dishes and inclusive packages! Celebrate our city's vibrant community through an array of fun and delicious menu possibilities.

Left: Lemon myrtle and cranberry scones with strawberry gum jam. Right: Tropical panna cotta, compressed pineapple, passionfruit and puffed grain.
Left: Lemon myrtle and cranberry scones with strawberry gum jam. Right: Tropical panna cotta, compressed pineapple, passionfruit and puffed grain.

Our philosophy

Melbourne’s food scene is like the city itself— diverse, innovative, and a little bit fabulous. Our chefs, driven by curiosity and a commitment to sustainability, create menus that reflect our deep love for this vibrant city.

Alive with the seasons and bursting with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, our dishes cater to all tastes and dietary needs while being kind to the planet. At MCEC, we love pushing the boundaries of traditional dining—just like Melbourne itself.

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Where our food comes from

Our food is all about celebrating what makes Melbourne’s food scene so iconic—innovation, diversity, and a deep commitment to sustainability. Working with local, seasonal ingredients and teaming up with organic, carbon-neutral suppliers where possible. We minimise food waste, cut down on packaging, and use renewable energy. Every dish supports our community and keeps our environmental footprint light.

From local start-ups to celebrated Victorian producers across the Yarra Valley, Geelong, Goulburn Valley, Rutherglen, and the Bellarine Peninsula—what will you discover today?

Pair of hands preparing a dish of sweet and sticky gochujang glazed Victorian beef brisket.

Our menus

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Breakfast menu →

Start your day with vibrant, sustainable breakfasts. Made with locally sourced ingredients, every bite is a flavour-packed experience with inclusivity at the forefront.

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Cocktail menu →

With the city’s vibrant energy as your backdrop, we’ll create a gala or cocktail event like no other. Think creative drinks, curated wines, and bold local flavours paired with Melbourne’s unmistakable style.

Cover image of the MCEC conference menu.
Conference menu →

Set the vibe for your conference with a selection of vibrant dishes. Energise your guests with flavour-packed choices that cater to all tastes, with inclusivity and sustainability at the forefront.

Cover image of the MCEC gala menu.
Gala menu →

Experience Victoria’s vibrant and diverse culture through our delicious, sustainable, and inclusive plates — a celebration of community and creativity, not just food.

Something for everyone

Everyone’s got a place at our table. Our menus and dining experiences cater to all dietary and allergy needs—vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and more—so you can always enjoy a vibrant, flavour-packed experience with accessibility at the forefront.

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Left: Spencer Gulf kingfish, Davidson plum ponzu, crispy taro, fish floss and Yarra Valley caviar. Right: A glass of wine being poured as another holds the glass.
Left: Spencer Gulf kingfish, Davidson plum ponzu, crispy taro, fish floss and Yarra Valley caviar.

Explore more

We’re always creating fresh food and drink experiences, teaming up with suppliers who share our values—think sustainability, local heroes, and dishes that deserve a standing ovation. Hungry for more? Explore our foodie tales here.

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