Business Functions. An eclectic, lush art garden setting, Oakdene is full of colour, fun and personality..escape to Oakdene

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1 Business Functions An eclectic, lush art garden setting, Oakdene is full of colour, fun and personality..escape to Oakdene Established in 2001, Oakdene boasts a boutique vineyard, award winning restaurant, cafe, accommodation and an iconic cellar door with extensive gardens situated on 93 hectares of coastal farmland in Wallington near Ocean Grove. Oakdene is a unique, eclectic property, with art work and sculptures and is located 20 kilometres east of Geelong and 90 kilometres south of Melbourne on the stunning Bellarine Peninsula. Oakdene welcomes you and your clients or staff for business functions including conferences, meetings, workshops, lunches, dinners, team building activities and incentive days. With numerous indoor and outdoor function spaces, modern presentation equipment and simple to sophisticated menu options, we can tailor a function package to help you achieve your objectives. Chichester Restaurants Pty Ltd 255 Grubb Road, Wallington VIC 3222 Ph: events@oakdene.com.au

2 FUNCTION SPACES Oakdene has an extensive range of indoor and outdoor function spaces with flexible set-up options to host your function during the day or at night. Restaurant looking through to the Terrace Chocolate Room Mr Oakdene outdoor space Upside Down House Cellar Door Restaurant Garden Mrs Hocking s Bar Terrace Room Cloud Room Oakdene Business Functions - Page 2 of 11

3 Capacities & set-ups: U-Shape Classroom Theatre Cluster Boardroom Cocktail Terrace Room Restaurant Terrace/Restaurant Chocolate Room Cloud Room Mrs Hocking s Bar Restaurant Garden Cellar Door Mr Oakdene Available upon request *Capacities are approximate depending upon audio-visual requirements Room hire charges based on exclusive use: Cloud Room $ Chocolate Room $ Terrace Room $ Restaurant $ Restaurant & Terrace $ 1, Restaurant Garden $ 1, Room hire charges for the Upside Down House Cellar Door and Mr Oakdene are available upon request. AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT The following general and technical facilities are FREE with room hire charges: General facilities Complimentary parking on-site for you and your guests Disabled access Various number of spaces enabling flexibility of rooms for workshops, breakout rooms and dining Presenter lectern Flip charts & markers Note pad, pen & mints for each delegate Technical facilities 100 inch screen with mounted projector Portable 58 inch flat screen Presenter s remote mouse ipod connection Roving microphone & speaker Oakdene Business Functions - Page 3 of 11

4 FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS Oakdene provides casual dining or fine dining menu options in our café, Mr Oakdene and the Oakdene Vineyard Restaurant respectively with both menus featuring local and regional produce. We have a number of menu options or our Executive Chef Marty Chichester and his team can tailor menus to meet function styles and dietary requirements. Please note that sample dishes listed below are subject to change due to seasonal variations. Casual dining menu in Mr Oakdene (lunch only): For up to 12 guests A la carte Menu Choose from the range of entrées, share plates, salads, seafood, gourmet pizzas, pastas and dishes from the grill and oven on the Mr Oakdene menu. $ as listed on Mr Grubb menu For 12 guests or more Shared Menu Set menu of two courses Set menu of three courses $ 39 /person $ 45 /person Choose two or three courses from the following options: Shared Entrée Platters: Four platters to share including antipasto, dips and finger food items. (Sample) Crispy Thai Pork Meatballs, Kaffir Lime, Garlic & Chilli (GF) Blue Swimmer Crab Fishcakes, Coconut Mayonnaise. Shared Mains: A range of gourmet pizzas from Mr Oakdene (Sample) Peking Duck, Water Chestnut, Hoi Sin & Watercress Dessert: Individual dessert with two dishes as an alternate 50/50 drop (Sample) Passionfruit Panna Cotta, Strawberry Salad or New York Baked Cheesecake Oakdene Business Functions - Page 4 of 11

5 Fine dining menu options in Oakdene Vineyard Restaurant (lunch or dinner): Option 1 - Three Courses $ 49 /person (8-100 guests) Entree: Charcuterie & Dip Plate: A selection of fine cured meats, dips, local cheese, pickled vegetables & La Madre sour dough, designed to be shared amongst your guests. Main course: One main course served to each guest accompanied with a selection of side dishes for the table. (Sample) Thirlmere Corn Fed Chicken Breast, Ricotta & Thyme Farce, Prosciutto & Roast Capsicum Dessert: One dessert served to each guest. (Sample) Passionfruit Panna Cotta, Wallington Strawberry & Mint Salad Option 2 - Three Course Chef s Choice $ 69 /person (8-18 guests) Entree: A choice of three entrees from the current a la carte menu. Main course: A choice of three main courses from the current a la carte menu. Dessert: Oakdene Signature Dessert Tasting Platters for your guests to share. Option 3 - Banquet Menu $ 85 /person (8-100 guests) Entree: A selection of three entrees from the current a la carte menu, giving your guests an opportunity to sample, share and enjoy each dish served. Main course: A choice of three main courses from the current a-la-carte menu, giving your guests an opportunity to sample, share and enjoy each dish served. Dessert: Oakdene Signature Dessert Tasting Platters for your guests to share. Cheese: A selection of Australian & imported cheese with seasonal fruit and lavosh for your guests to share. Option 4 - Four Course Regional Tasting Menu $ 95 /person (8-100 guests) A four course tasting menu showcasing local and regional produced designed by our Executive Chef Marty Chichester and our award winning kitchen team. Each course is carefully matched with one of our award winning estate grown wines. Oakdene Business Functions - Page 5 of 11

6 Canape Menu (lunch or dinner): Two substantial canapes & four smaller canapes An additional substantial canape An additional smaller canape $ 59/person (min. 20 people) $ 10.50/person $ 7/person Substantial canape options (choose 2): Fish & Chips Wood mushroom risotto, truffle and parmesan Tempura prawns with Thai apple salad David Blackmore Wagyu beef burger Slow cooked pork ribs, Hoi Sin and black vinegar Malaysian spiced pork witlof sang chow bow Selection of gourmet pizzas Salt and pepper calamari with wasabi mayonnaise Pulled pork sliders Smaller canapes (choose 4): Mini chicken, leek and white wine pies with duchess potato Corn fed chicken skewers, prosciutto and sage Leek and asparagus tartlets Blue swimmer crab fish cakes Mini grass fed beef and ale pie Avocado and chorizo wonton Smoked salmon pillows, crème fraiche, caviar and chive Coffin Bay oysters with cucumber spaghetti Mini wasabi, cheddar, cauliflower and parmesan pie Polenta chips with sweet chilli Oakdene Business Functions - Page 6 of 11

7 Additional menu options: Morning tea or afternoon tea A choice of sweet and/or savoury items served with espresso coffee and a selection of premium teas. (Sample Viennese Éclair biscuits / Brownie slice / Savoury muffins) Fruit juice individual Noah s Juice bottle Seasonal fruit platter Continuous tea and coffee station $ 15/person $ 5.50/person $ 5/person $ 5/person Beverages: Our extensive wine list includes a wonderful selection of award winning estate grown wines with a 5 RED star rating in the 2015 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion with wines consistently scoring 90 point and above, as well as a vintage cellar wine list showcasing a small selection of fine wines from Australian producers. In addition to this, we have a range of light and heavy beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Please refer to our attached wine list to view your options. A drinks package is available for functions with 25 guests or more: Oakdene Drinks Package Oakdene NV Sparkling Brut Oakdene Sauvignon Blanc Oakdene Shiraz Crown Lager Boags Light Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Lemon Lime & Bitters Orange Juice, Apple Juice $ 59 /person This package has a four hour duration and can be extended at a cost of $ 15 /person per hour plus additional staffing costs. Spirits are available on request and will be charged on a consumption basis. Please contact us if you require a tailored drinks package for your function. Oakdene Business Functions - Page 7 of 11

8 ACCOMMODATION Oakdene has three uniquely themed accommodation rooms located on the upper level of the 1920s homestead and in close proximity to all function spaces making them ideal for the event organiser, guest speakers, VIPs or clients. If you require accommodation for more guests, we can recommend accommodation venues on the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong based on your requirements. ACTIVITIES Your guests can be rewarded with a range of experiences on-site at Oakdene or within a short distance on the Bellarine Peninsula: Guided wine tasting in Oakdene s Upside Down House Cellar Door Coffee school with Jordy Health & fitness seminar Cooking class with Oakdene s Executive Chef Marty Chichester Spa treatments Golf A great range of team building activities in one of Oakdene s many indoor & outdoor spaces Drumming workshop or yoga in our Restaurant Garden Vineyard and property tours on Oakdene s trackless train Fishing charters Dolphin cruises Cycling Stand-up paddle boarding Scenic flights Oakdene Business Functions - Page 8 of 11

9 OAKDENE WINE & OLIVE OIL GIFT PACKS With award winning wines, locally produced olive oil and chocolate, our Cellar Door can tailor a great range of gift packs for your staff or clients to suit your budget. CONTACT US For further information or to make a tentative booking, please contact: Emma Mason Events Coordinator Phone: events@oakdene.com.au Web: Oakdene Business Functions - Page 9 of 11

10 OAKDENE VINEYARD RESTAURANT TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR BUSINESS & PRIVATE FUNCTIONS BOOKING CONFIRMATION Your preferred booking date is only considered confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $100. A deposit of a greater value may be required for functions with a large number of guests. A deposit can be paid with credit card or via direct debit. Prior to receiving a deposit, Oakdene reserves the right to offer or book the venue to another client, without notice. PAYMENT The person(s) who sign the agreement, upon signing, confirm their full capacity and authority to do so. The person(s) and organisation(s) listed as the customer will be liable in full for all the costs and charges raised as a result of the agreement. Payment of the outstanding amount owing for the function is due on the day of the function, unless otherwise arranged prior to the function and payment is to be made by credit card. All major credit cards are accepted; however a service fee of 3.5% may be added to the credit card amount, for credit card payments. PRICES Prices will be confirmed in writing, every effort will be made to maintain prices as printed, however prices may be reviewed at Oakdene s discretion, as a result of situation beyond the control of Oakdene. You will be advised of any changes affecting the price at least 30 days prior to the function date. All quoted prices are inclusive of GST. Prices are current at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. MINIMUM NUMBERS Function bookings at Oakdene require a minimum number of guests. Variations in time of day and year may provide some flexibility, however once set, this figure will also determine the basis of your account should final numbers fall below the agreed numbers. FINAL NUMBERS & DIETARY REQUIREMENTS The final number of guests and any dietary requirements are required by Oakdene in writing no later than five (5) business days prior to the function. Room hire fees may be increased should the final number of guests reduce by more than 10% that the number of guests listed in the quote. With sufficient notice, we cater for vegetarians, or other special dietary requirements. In addition, should any of your guests have allergies to particular ingredients, it is vital to stipulate this well before the function, so that alternatives can be arranged. CANCELLATION & REFUNDS Should unfortunate circumstances force you to defer or cancel your function, your initial deposit and subsequent payments will only be refunded upon the date being rebooked by another party. Under all other circumstances the deposit is non-refundable and nontransferable. All cancellations of function bookings must be made in writing. Changes to the confirmed function date will be treated as a cancellation. Should a function be cancelled less than seven (7) days prior to the function date, 85% of the quoted costs are to be paid to Oakdene. MENUS AND BEVERAGES Requirements for menus, beverages, set up, start and finish times and an estimate of guest numbers are required in writing fourteen days prior to the function. All menus are subject to seasonal availability. FUNCTION DURATION Function hours are as per agreement; extensions are subject to prior agreement and subject to additional changes. A beverage package is for four hours; any beverages requested prior to the commencement time or after the finish time will be charged to individual guests, unless otherwise arranged. Due to restrictions on our liquor license, alcoholic beverages cannot be served after 11 PM. Liquor Licensing dictates that the venue is vacated within 30 minutes of the bar closing. ADDITIONAL STAFFING Should you wish to extend your function by an hour, our staffing prices are $35 per staff member per hour with double time loading if applicable. EQUIPMENT If you require additional equipment for your event, we can contact local suppliers and source quotes for your consideration. Equipment requirements are to be provided fourteen days prior to the function. TRANSPORT PARKING, TAXIS & PRIVATE BUSES We have ample complimentary parking available in the car parks throughout Oakdene. We recommend guests use a nominated driver, taxis or an arrangement is made to provide a private bus for guests. Please inform us of your taxi requirements prior to the end of your function. We are able to recommend local bus companies, however all arrangements will be between you and the provider. Oakdene Business Functions - Page 10 of 11

11 DISPLAYS AND SIGNAGE No items are to be attached, pinned or glued to any wall surface within Oakdene. All signage must be approved by Oakdene prior to the function. CAKES Due to Victorian Food Safety Laws, Oakdene has a strict policy on cakes brought into the building. We will only accept cakes that are professionally prepared and delivered by licensed Food Retailers or registered Food Businesses. Cakes must be delivered at least 2 hours prior to the beginning of the function. DECORATORS Florists or decorators must finish setting up at least thirty minutes prior to the beginning of your function. ENTERTAINMENT & OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS Should you choose to have entertainment for your function, please have the entertainers contact us to arrange for a suitable setup time, licensed in the restaurant only. All outside contractors used for exhibitions and stage set ups performed by outside contractors require prior approval by Oakdene in writing. MEALS FOR CONTRACTORS PRSENTERS, ENTERTAINERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, ETC. Please advise of any meal requirements for contractors when confirming your booking. RESPONSIBILITY Oakdene will not be responsible for loss or damage to any customers or contractor s equipment, merchandise or property prior to (including delivery), during or after the function. Items should be delivered no earlier than 5 business days prior to the event and must be collected no later than 5 business days after the event. It is the function organisers responsibility to take out the necessary insurance. The customer will assume responsibility and the customer shall indemnify and keep indemnified Oakdene for any and all damages caused prior to, during and after the function by way of the customers guests, outside contractors or agents and other persons attending the function, whether in the area reserved or in any part of Oakdene. Should the premises require any extraordinary attention with regards to cleaning the costs will be charged to the customer. The customer will be responsible to ensure the orderly behaviour of their guests and Oakdene reserves the right to intervene where it sees fit. The customer is required to inform all relevant persons involved in the organising of the function whether colleagues or contractors, of these terms and conditions. COMPLIANCE If management has reason to believe that the behaviour of your guest(s) affects the smooth running of Oakdene s business or reputation, we reserve the right to remove the individual(s) from our premises during the function. RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL Oakdene follows the National Alcohol Beverage Industries Council guidelines on the responsible service of Alcohol. Oakdene staff members are instructed not to serve any alcoholic beverages to guests in a state of intoxication. Oakdene s policy is to serve guests in a responsible, friendly and professional manner. The right to discontinue liquor service is reserved by Oakdene. Thank you. Oakdene Business Functions - Page 11 of 11