FUNCTIONS & EVENTS
Looking to host a function at Stratton? Here are some FAQ’s for your info.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I BOOK FOR?
Our function area is a flexible space that can fit from 30 – 120pax stand-up cocktail style, and from 30 - 100pax for sit-down events. (30pax is the minimum number to be able to book part of the function area).
We are able to cater for exclusive and non-exclusive functions within this space; and the area can be set with either dry bars and stools, or dining tables. Photos of the function area are available on the following pages.
If you have less than 30pax, we have areas on the restaurant side that are great for smaller groups.
IS THERE A MINIMUM SPEND?
Only for exclusive use functions! (see below for more info).
DO I HAVE TO PAY A DEPOSIT?
We don’t require deposits*, but in order to confirm a reservation for a group over 12 people, we require a credit card preauthorisation to the value of $10pp to secure the area. Nothing will be debited from your card when making the booking; however if you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation a cancellation fee of $10pp will be charged. The number of guests for the reservation will need to be confirmed a minimum of one week prior to the booking.
*A small deposit of $10pp is required for large group bookings during the Christmas festive season. A $2500 deposit is required for exclusive use functions.
HOW LONG CAN I HAVE MY EVENT FOR?
Large group bookings usually run for 3 hours during the day, and up to 5 hours in the evening. Our scheduled function times are:
Luncheon: 12pm - 3pm
Cocktail Hour: 3.30pm – 6:30pm
Soiree Celebration: 7pm - close, or 7.30pm – close
CAN I HAVE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE FUNCTION SPACE?
Absolutely! Exclusive use of the function area is available with a $10,000 minimum spend on Friday/Saturday evenings (a smaller minimum spend is applicable at all other times). The space can seat up to 100pax at dining tables, or host up to 120pax stand-up cocktail style.
DO I HAVE TO PRE-ORDER?
For any sit-down groups over 30, we do require a pre-ordered menu from our function menus. We can also work with you to develop a personalised menu if you’d prefer. For cocktail style functions, we highly recommend pre-ordering to ensure everyone can eat at the same time!
DO YOU HAVE DRINKS PACKAGES?
We generally don’t offer drinks packages, as we find they are usually underutilised and not great value. However if you would specifically like a drinks package for your event, please let us know and we can put something together for you.
Other options for drinks include:
A bar tab – this can be set to a certain limit (with a cash bar to run once the limit is reached), or let it run for the duration of the event. You can also choose between having an “open bar”, or choose certain drinks to be available (i.e. tap beer, certain wines and certain champagne). We can help you choose drinks if you need suggestions!
Pre-order any beers/wine/spirits from our menu: we can have these ready and waiting for your function, and once they are consumed we can switch to a cash bar (or you can start a bar tab).
Cash bar: guests are welcome to purchase their own drinks.
CAN I BRING A CAKE?
Absolutely! And if you’re happy to cut and serve it yourself, there’s no cakeage fee. (We’ll provide the plates and the knife of course!)
Whilst we will keep cake refrigerated until service time, we do advise that as it is externally-provided food we can’t guarantee it meets the same strict health and quality criteria that our BCC 5-star kitchen upholds.