Activation Stations 2026 mcec.com.au
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Activation Stations Menu
Food Tastes Better When it Matters 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 celebrate 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.
Enhancements For Every Event Give your event a little extra. These enhancements add flavour and fun to any break and pair perfectly with your catering package or a standout on its own.
At MCEC, we’re always pushing the boundaries of traditional dining, just like Melbourne itself.
Please Note Activation Stations must be purchased in conjunction with packages and are not available as a standalone option.
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Activation Stations Menu
Gelato Club Small-batch ice cream, served in cones, cups or both. $770 (minimum cost per day) 180 serves
Flavours
Add-Ons
Select one
+ 5L tub of ice cream or sorbet $126 (48 hours of notice required for any additional ice cream or sorbet order)
⚫ Pistachio ice cream ⚫ Maple, vanilla and strawberry ripple VF ⚫ Coconut and passionfruit sorbet VF
+ Conference Add-On $7.50 per person
⚫ Hazelnut gelato
Includes ⚫ Pop-up infrastructure and digital screen - 2000mm (W) x 1500mm (H) footprint required ⚫ 4 hours staff hire ⚫ 180 portions of ice cream: three 5L tubs of ice cream or sorbet (serves approx. 60 people each) ⚫ Serving napkins ⚫ Choice of 180 waffle cones or MCEC branded cups (option for combination of both)
VF | Vegan-Friendly Please note All stand activations are subject to availability.
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Branding Opportunities Exhibitors can provide their own branded signage for cart panels and digital screen. Speak to your Event Planner for details. ⚫ Front panel - 1040mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Side panel - 665mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Digital screen - 322px (W) x 1032px (H)
Considerations ⚫ 2 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at their stand for the ice cream and sorbet freezer ⚫ Branding of the freezer front panel is not permitted ⚫ Amount of serves required per day must be ordered pre-event
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Bubble Tea Bar Bubble tea with a playful twist. $425 (minimum cost per day) 50 serves
Flavours
Branding Opportunities
⚫ Brown sugar milk tea with tapioca pearls
Exhibitors can provide their own branded signage for cart panels and digital screen. Speak to your Event Planner for details.
⚫ Mango and passionfruit tea with coconut jelly ⚫ Grape tea with popping pearls
Includes ⚫ Pop-up infrastructure and digital screen - 2000mm (W) x 1500mm (H) footprint required ⚫ 4 hours staff hire
⚫ Front panel - 1040mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Side panel - 665mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Digital screen - 322px (W) x 1032px (H)
Considerations ⚫ 2 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at their stand
Add-Ons + 10 serves $85 Total serves per day must be ordered pre-event + Conference Add-On $8.50 per person
Please Note All stand activations are subject to availability.
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Cannoli Corner Crisp cannoli shells filled with chocolate custard or pistachio ricotta, and dusted with powdered sugar. $750 (minimum cost per day) 100 serves
Includes
Branding Opportunities
⚫ Pop-up infrastructure and digital screen - 2000mm (W) x 1500mm (H) footprint required
Exhibitors can provide their own branded signage for cart panels and digital screen. Speak to your Event Planner for details.
⚫ 4 hours staff hire
⚫ Front panel - 1040mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm)
Add-Ons + 10 serves $75 Total serves per day must be ordered pre-event
⚫ Side panel - 665mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Digital screen - 322px (W) x 1032px (H)
Considerations ⚫ 2 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at their stand
Please Note All stand activations are subject to availability.
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2026
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Casa Dulce Fresh golden churros dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with dark or white chocolate sauce and dulce de leche. $750 (minimum cost per day) 100 serves
Includes
Branding Opportunities
⚫ Pop-up infrastructure and digital screen - 2000mm (W) x 1500mm (H) footprint required
Exhibitors can provide their own branded signage for cart panels and digital screen. Speak to your Event Planner for details.
⚫ 4 hours staff hire
⚫ Front panel - 1040mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm)
Add-Ons + Cocktail Event Add-On $10.50 per person + Gala Event Add-On $10.50 per person
⚫ Side panel - 665mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Digital screen - 322px (W) x 1032px (H)
Considerations ⚫ 2 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at their stand
Please Note All stand activations are subject to availability.
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Glazed Doughnuts Doughnuts glazed to perfection in a selection of classic flavours. $850 (minimum cost per day) 100 serves
Includes ⚫ Pop-up infrastructure and digital screen - 800mm (W) x 1000mm (H) footprint required ⚫ 100 assorted doughnuts ⚫ Doughnut wall, easel and pegs
Add-Ons + 10 serves $85 Total serves per day must be ordered pre-event, staff hire not required
Branding Opportunities ustom colours and doughnut branding C available.
Considerations ⚫ 1 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at their stand
Please Note All stand activations are subject to availability.
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2026
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Hawker Lane Stir-fried vermicelli noodles with curry spices, crisp vegetables, egg and Hazeldene chicken GF $850 (minimum cost per day) 100 serves
Includes
Branding Opportunities
⚫ Pop-up infrastructure and digital screen - 2000mm (W) x 1500mm (H) footprint required
Exhibitors can provide their own branded signage for cart panels and digital screen. Speak to your Event Planner for details.
⚫ 4 hours staff hire
⚫ Front panel - 1040mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm)
Add-Ons + 10 serves $85 Total serves per day must be ordered pre-event + Cocktail Event Add-On $11.50 per person
⚫ Side panel - 665mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Digital screen - 322px (W) x 1032px (H)
Considerations ⚫ 2 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at their stand
GF | Gluten-Friendly Please note All stand activations are subject to availability.
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La Cucina Fresh cavatelli pasta tossed on the spot in a pecorino cheese wheel, with free-range egg yolks and cracked black pepper V $850 (minimum cost per day) 100 serves
Includes
Branding Opportunities
⚫ Pop-up infrastructure and digital screen - 2000mm (W) x 1500mm (H) footprint required
Exhibitors can provide their own branded signage for cart panels and digital screen. Speak to your Event Planner for details.
⚫ 4 hours staff hire
⚫ Front panel - 1040mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm)
Add-Ons + 10 serves $85 Total serves per day must be ordered pre-event + Cocktail Event Add-On $11.50 per person
⚫ Side panel - 665mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Digital screen - 322px (W) x 1032px (H)
Considerations ⚫ 2 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at their stand
V | Vegetarian Please note All stand activations are subject to availability.
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Pop Stop Freshly popped corn, served direct from the cart. $410 (minimum cost per day) 100 serves
Includes
Branding Opportunities
⚫ Pop-up infrastructure and digital screen - 2000mm (W) x 1500mm (H) footprint required
Exhibitors can provide their own branded signage for cart panels and digital screen. Speak to your Event Planner for details.
⚫ 4 hours staff hire
⚫ Front panel - 1040mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm)
⚫ Popcorn machine hire ⚫ 2kg of corn kernels ⚫ 100 small serving boxes ⚫ Canola oil
⚫ Side panel - 665mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Digital screen - 322px (W) x 1032px (H)
⚫ Salt shaker ⚫ Serving scoop
Add-Ons
Considerations ⚫ 2 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at the popcorn machine
+ 2kg of corn kernels and 100 serving boxes $132 + 1kg of corn kernels and 50 serving boxes $90 + Conference Add-On $5 per person
Please Note All stand activations are subject to availability.
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Charcuterie Bar Fromage L’Artisan cheese and Salt Kitchen Charcuterie, served with house-made pickles, marinated Mt Zero olives, sherry quince paste, fruit, nuts, house-baked sourdough and lavosh.
Add-Ons + Cocktail Event Add-On $15 per person + Conference Add-On $15 per person + Gala Event Add-On Fromage L'Artisan only $15 per person
Please Note All Charcuterie Bar Add-Ons include pop-up infrastructure, signage and staff hire. All stand activations are subject to availability.
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Sashimi Bar Premium sushi (M) and sashimi (M) served with light soy, pickled ginger and wasabi mayo.
Add-Ons + Cocktail Event Add-On $18.50 per person + Conference Add-On $18.50 per person + Gala Event Add-On $18.50 per person
Branding Opportunities Exhibitors can provide their own branded signage for cart panels and digital screen. Speak to your Event Planner for details. ⚫ Front panel - 1040mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Side panel - 665mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Digital screen - 322px (W) x 1032px (H)
Seafood Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) M | Mixed Please Note All Sashimi Bar Add-Ons include pop-up infrastructure, signage and staff hire. All stand activations are subject to availability.
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Smash It! Smashed pieces of delectable sweets, like caramelised milk chocolate, rocky road and a new take on an Aussie classic the lamington, featuring berry and coconut.
Add-Ons + Cocktail Event Add-On $13.50 per person + Gala Event Add-On $13.50 per person
Branding Opportunities Exhibitors can provide their own branded signage for cart panels and digital screen. Speak to your Event Planner for details. ⚫ Front panel - 1040mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Side panel - 665mm (W) x 710mm (H) (thickness not to exceed 0.5mm) ⚫ Digital screen - 322px (W) x 1032px (H)
Please Note All Smash It! Add-Ons include pop-up infrastructure, signage and staff hire. All stand activations are subject to availability.
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Sweet Station Apothecary jars brimming with a colourful selection of handpicked candy and chocolate. $865 (minimum cost per day) 50 serves
Includes ⚫ Buffet table ⚫ Centrepiece ⚫ Take away boxes
Add-Ons + 10 serves $85 Total serves per day must be ordered pre-event, staff hire not required
Branding Opportunities Exhibitors can provide their own branded signage for cart panels and digital screen. Speak to your Event Planner for details.
Considerations ⚫ 1 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at the popcorn machine Please Note Stand measurements vary, please speak to your Event Planner for more details. All stand activations are subject to availability.
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Fruit Box A vibrant selection of fresh whole fruit, carefully curated to reflect the best of the season. $175 (minimum cost per day) 50 serves
Add-Ons + Conference Add-On $3.50 per person
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Aperol Spritz Bar Italy's iconic aperitivo, on tap in the classic style of Aperol, prosecco, soda and fresh orange. $3,300 (minimum cost per day) 200 serves
Includes ⚫ Pop-up infrastructure - 2250mm (W) x 1280mm (H) x 650mm (D) footprint required ⚫ 200 serves of Aperol Spritz ⚫ 2 hours staff hire
Add-Ons + 1 serve of Aperol Spritz $16.50 each + Cocktail Event Add-On $2.50 per person + Gala Event Add-On $2.50 per person
Considerations ⚫ 2 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at their stand
Please Note All Aperol Spritz Bar Add-Ons include pop-up infrastructure, signage and staff hire. All stand activations are subject to availability.
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2026
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StrangeLove Bar The future of soda is here — thirst-quenching, nonalcoholic drinks, made in Victoria from locally sourced ingredients. $1,500 (minimum cost per day) 250 serves
Includes ⚫ Pop-up infrastructure for single unit 1100mm (W) x 2100mm (H) x 525mm (D) footprint required ⚫ 250 bottles of premium StrangeLove Lo-Cal Sodas ⚫ 4 hours staff hire
Add-Ons + 1 bottle of StrangeLove Lo-Cal Soda $6 each + Conference Add-On $6 per person
Please Note All StrangeLove Bar Add-Ons include pop-up infrastructure, signage and staff hire. All stand activations are subject to availability.
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2026
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Lyre's Mocktail Cart Elevate your event experience with Lyre’s expertly crafted non-alcoholic mocktails. $1,500 (minimum cost per day) 150 serves
Includes ⚫ Pop-up infrastructure - 1150mm (W) x 2200mm (H) x 790mm (D) footprint required ⚫ 150 cans of Lyre's Mocktails ⚫ 4 hours staff hire
Add-Ons + 1 can of Lyre's Mocktail $10 each + Conference Add-On $6 per person
Considerations ⚫ 2 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at their stand
Please Note All Lyre's Mocktail Cart Add-Ons include pop-up infrastructure, signage and staff hire. All stand activations are subject to availability.
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2026
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Taittinger Champagne Add an air of luxury and celebration to your event with Taittinger.
Includes ⚫ Pop-up infrastructure - 5.2m (W) x 2.1m (H) x 3m (D) footprint required
Add-Ons + Gala Event Add-On $80 per person for 2 hours + Gala Event Add-On Minimum spend $4,500 Includes 30 bottles of Taittinger Champagne 4 hours bar staff hire + Add a bottle $150 each
Considerations ⚫ 2 x 10 amp power is required. Exhibitors are responsible for organising power connection at their stand
Please Note Cashless Bar available on request. All Taittinger Champagne Add-Ons include pop-up infrastructure, signage and staff hire. All stand activations are subject to availability.
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