Melbourne Branch Annual Game Dinner - Open to all ADA Members & Guests

Melbourne Branch Annual Game Dinner 2026

One of the highlights of the Melbourne Branch calendar is back.

Join members and guests on Saturday 21 November for an evening celebrating outstanding wild game cuisine, good company and Australia’s deer hunting community.

The evening will include the presentation of the Australian Deer Association’s Arthur Bentley Trophy, awarded annually to the hunter who entered the best sambar stag during the previous season. Guests can also look forward to great prizes, raffles and plenty of opportunities to catch up with fellow members.

Date: Saturday 21 November 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Abruzzo Club
Address: 377 Lygon Street, Brunswick
Tickets: $98 per person

Menu

Antipasto — shared platter

• Salumi, olives and other offerings seasonally sourced from the larder

Shared platter

• Baked rainbow trout served on a bed of rocket salad with horseradish sauce and potato sides
• Bread — Pizzaman

Primo — individual serves

• Quail ripieno (deboned and stuffed), served on soft polenta mash with a jus reduction

Primo — individual serves

• Duck risotto in bianco

Secondi — shared

• Goat (capretto) stew served with mashed potatoes
• Rabbit terrine
• Venison and pork meatballs with sugo
• Asparagus, zucchini and roast potatoes
• Bread

Dolce — alternating desserts

• White chocolate and pistachio semifreddo
• Bacio semifreddo

Whether you’re a long-time member, a passionate hunter or simply enjoy exceptional food and good conversation, this is an evening not to be missed.

Seats are expected to fill quickly, so book early to secure your place.

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