For Release Monday 26th September: Sofitel Brisbane Central invites you to attend a spectacular Melbourne Cup affair on Tuesday 1st November at Sofitel Ballroom le Grand. Guests will join the Classic Hits 4KQ Breakfast crew presenters Laurel Edwards, Gray Clare and Mark Hine for a stylish Melbourne Cup soirée of race day action, gourmet cuisine and spectacular fashions.

Guests will enjoy the excitement of the Melbourne Cup events on the Sofitel ballroom cinema screens, whilst indulging in Moet & Chandon on arrival, a gourmet three course feast by Executive Chef Patrice Falantin, free flow sparkling and a selection of wine and beer throughout the day.

Char-grilled fillet of beef with mushroom, pommes parisiennes, baby leeks and confit baby beetroot; and Corne Bay barramundi fillet with crispy polenta, buttered peas, pink radishes, white asparagus and watercress veloute will delight the taste buds of attendees. Sweet toothed guests can also enjoy berry mousse, pistachio and white chocolate cream desserts, along with a selection of race day macaroons.

Fashion previews by style guru’s id couture will feature the designs of Bora, Dogstar, Foxton Danger, Sharka Bosakova, Tilly Row, Wil Valor and Subfusco. Kip and Brand, Rachel Howard Millinary and Natalie Jane Millinary will lead the way in accessories and headwear, culminating in a spectacular event of spring summer styles set to impress both the fillies and stallions of the crowd!

Fashions on the field will be in hot demand and one lucky guest will win a fantastic five night escape for two at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa located on beautiful Denarau Island, including return airfares for two with Air Pacific and breakfast daily.

The dance floor won’t be lonely with popular Brisbane band ‘Out There’ playing an impressive repertoire of covers from old time classics to today’s chart topping hits.

Sofitel Brisbane Central Ballroom le Grand, Tuesday1st November 2011 11.30am until 3.30pm.  Tickets limited so book now. Early bird $155pp or $1500 for table of 10 (until 12th October).  Regular ticket price $180 per person or $1750 table of 10.

Reservations and full menu details available via www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au, or available by contacting the hotel direct via 07 3835 3535.