From August 2, 2017 Fred & Ginger Catering, an innovative Melbourne-based catering company will provide a new selection of dining experiences to the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel for hosted, private cabin hire, functions and meetings in The Star Room, Boardroom and major events on the Piazza.

Fred & Ginger is celebrated for its work at Melbourne Food and Wine Festival's House of Food and Wine, catering at major events such as City2Sea and Portsea Polo along with their regular high profile corporate and private cleints.

Guests to the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel will now have the opportunity to enjoy freshly made hampers, platters, cocktail parties and even an intimate sit-down dinner of seasonal and sustainable produce, while gliding 120 metres above Melbourne, taking in the magnificent city scape and views out to Mornington and the Yarra Valley.

Pre-purchased cabin hampers start from $24.00 per person (for a minimum of 10 guests) and include a variety of options including the Light Flight, Lunch Hampers, Star Hamper and a selection of Shared Hampers that can include cheese, Japanese and French inspired platters and much much more.

The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel has three impressive venue spaces for hire, offering an array of catering options for distinctly Melbourne events. From a private cabin for two – 14 guests, a Star Boardroom event for up to 20 people or a banquet style event for up to 250 people in the Star Room – there are options to suit any size and style of event.

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel's new cabin packages include;

CHOCOLATE, STRAWBERRIES AND A HINT OF SPARKLE

• A decedent mix of white, dark and milk chocolate covered strawberries
• Bottle of Victorian sparkling wine*
• Mulled wine option for winter

Single rotation @ $574.50 per 2 guests

(additional guests @ $42.00 per guest)

Double rotation @ $785.00 per 2 guests

(additional guests @ $60.00 per guest)

*Upgrade to French Champagne upon request

SKY HIGH TEA

• Mini chicken, avocado and aioli poppyseed bagel
• Pumpkin, goats cheese and sage savoury damper (v)
• Chicken, sweet corn and paprika savoury bite size tart
• White chocolate and honeycomb lamington bites
• House-made scones with local Yarra Valley berry jam and vanilla cream
• One bottle of selected Victorian sparkling*, white or red wine

Single rotation @ $724.00 per 2 guests

(additional guests @ $45.00 per guest)

Double rotation @ $840.00 per 2 guests

(additional guests @ $65.00 per guest)

*Upgrade to French Champagne upon request

CHEESE AND WINE/BEER FLIGHT

• Four tastes of perfectly aged local Victorian and imported cheeses matched with a selection of Victorian wines OR Australian craft beers

Single rotation @$779.00 per 2 guests

(additional guests @ $82.00 per guest)

Double rotation @ $878.50 per 2 guests

(additional guests @ $115.00 per guest)

For more information about the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and event packages, visit www.melbournestar.com

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For further information, high-res imagery, interview opportunities or if you are interested in learning about the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel's Visiting Journalist Program please contact:

Jessica Williams

T: (03) 9429 5251
M: 0488 664 857
E: Jessica.williams@hchq.com.au

MELBOURNE STAR OBSERVATION WHEEL – BACKGROND

With its stunning light show and striking scale, the Melbourne Star Observation Wheelis a glittering jewel in the sky above Melbourne's Docklands. The unique “Star within a Star” design represents the seven-pointed Federation Star of the Australian flag which is transformed at night by a kaleidoscope of colours in a spectacular LED display. 

• The Melbourne Star is one of only four giant observation wheels in the world, joining the London Eye, Singapore Flyer and Las Vegas High Roller 
• At 120m high, the Melbourne Star is as tall as a 40-storey building 
• The Melbourne Star's distinctive “Star within a Star” wheel design supports 21 climate-controlled, fully enclosed glass cabins 
• Enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of Melbourne, the bay and the surrounding areas