BOOKING CONDITIONS Inspection An invitation is extended to view Diggers Function Centre and discuss your individual requirements. Please phone ahead for an appointment. Membership Membership is essential for all function bookings. Please consult our friendly staff to discuss the ease and benefits of membership. Due to Government regulations, all guests entering the Club (be it for a function or to utilise the Club s facilities) must fall into one of the following categories: 1. Current members (Membership Card shown) 2. Temporary Member (those who live outside the 5 km radius of the Club) 3. Guest of a Member (a guest who resides within the 5 km radius who is not a Member of Wallsend Diggers must be signed in by a full member) 4. Current members of the Defence Force are allowed to sign in as a Temporary Member regardless of their address providing they furnish proof that they are a member of the Defence force. All temporary members and guests of a member are required to sign in at reception. Other arrangements can be made by Management, if required. Deposit Tentative bookings are held for 14 days only. To confirm any booking, a deposit of $250 is required. Depending on the size of the function, this fee may change. Payment Payment of all function costs are as follows: Food Account: Full payment is required 7 working days prior to your function Bar Account: Must be paid at least 7 working days prior to the date of the function, if arranging a dry till. Please feel free to set a bar limit. Any monies outstanding from your function must be settled on the day/night of your function. If a refund is due: A cheque will be posted or can be collected on the next working week day at the Club. Any debts outstanding after that period will be put in the hands of our solicitors for collection. Methods of payment that are acceptable: Cash, Bank Cheque or Credit Cards only. No Personal cheques. Confirmation Menu selection, beverage arrangements, seating plans and accurate attendee numbers must be confirmed at least 7 working days prior to the function. We bill for the final number, unless the number is greater than guaranteed on the day. Seating plans will not be altered within 24 hours of the function. If so, this will incur a fee of $150. 1 Wallsend Diggers Function Package Updated Oct 17
Cancellations Cancellations must be notified in writing: 1. Cancellation more than 2 months prior to the function date will result in a full refund of any deposit. 2. Cancellation less than 2 months prior to the function date will result in the loss of any deposit. Prices Room Hire Fee is dependent upon the type of function being booked. This payment covers room hire, table linen, napkins (choice of colour), room set-up, bar and catering staff. Prices are subject to change without notice. Guaranteed prices will only be made 2 months prior to the function date. Children aged 12 years and under will be charged half price for their meals. Children aged 6 years and under pay the current Brasserie Children s Menu price. Surcharge Sunday and Public Holidays attract a $5 per person surcharge. Insurance and Security The Club does not accept responsibility for damage to or loss of property that is left on the premises. Depending on the size and nature of the function, the Club may direct organisers to provide licensed security and or insurance. This service is to be co-ordinated with Club Management. The Club expects the equipment and room to be left in the same state it was found, any damage to Club property will result in invoices being sent for payment to the person who booked the function. Parking All guests attending a function at the Diggers Function Centre are asked to use the car park adjacent to or opposite the Club. Advertising Any advertising concerning Wallsend Diggers must comply with The Registered Clubs Act. Allotted Times All wedding evening functions are based upon 5 hours, commencing from the actual time booked to arrive. Each hour thereafter (or part thereof) will accrue a $150 surcharge. Special arrangements can be made prior to the event with the Function Co-ordinator. 2 Wallsend Diggers Function Package Updated Oct 17
Outside Food and Beverage Alcoholic beverages or food may not be brought into the Club from an outside source. Any breach of this rule contravenes Legislation, and can be subject to prosecution. In addition, patrons are also requested not to bring any food substances for consumption onto the property as this may also contravene the Public Health Act. Noise Pollution We have concern and responsibility to our neighbours, we reserve the right to limit noise levels. Decorations & Signage Decorations and/or signage are to be discussed with the Functions Co-ordinator. Decorations or signage can only be put up using blu-tak and not to be placed on walls/furniture/curtains without authorization. No confetti or table scatters, etc are to be used. Any damages to Club property will result in invoices being sent for payment to the person who booked the function. Stage, Sound and Lighting For an additional fee we are able to supply entertainers plus sound and lighting operators upon request. If you wish to supply your own entertainment all details must be provided to Management at time of booking. No smoke/ fog machines will be permitted. Patrons are not permitted to operate any of the staging equipment. WALLSEND DIGGERS RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL POLICY This policy is to serve our Members and their Guests in a responsible, friendly and professional manner. Wallsend Diggers upholds the Responsible Service of Alcohol Laws. It is an OFFENCE TO SUPPLY LIQUOR TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OF AGE. Members and their guests are asked to ensure that under age persons amongst the function not request to be supplied with liquor. Wallsend Diggers staff will refuse to serve liquor in any case where the person is suspected of being under age and will request that the person produce suitable identification. Service will be refused to any person who shows any SIGNS OF INTOXICATION OR OFFENSIVE BEHAVIOUR. A Responsible person attending the function is to be nominated by the client and introduced to the Function Co-ordinator to assist in the event of any problems arising from the responsible service of alcohol. The function may be terminated if the offenders are not removed from the premises by the said nominated responsible person. Full bar service will cease at a time that is agreed upon by the Functions Co-ordinator and the said nominated person. 3 Wallsend Diggers Function Package Updated Oct 17
I hereby state that I have read the above information and agree with the terms and conditions set by the Board of Directors and Management of Wallsend Diggers. I also agree that I am the Nominated Person as per the Wallsend Diggers Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy NAME: DATE OF FUNCTION: SIGNATURE: DATE: Please sign and return when confirming your booking. 4 Wallsend Diggers Function Package Updated Oct 17
SET MENU ONE 2 Course $36.00 per person Meals to be served alternatively to your guests A Mini Damper Bread Roll per person Main Roast of the Day (beef, pork) Served oven roasted chat potatoes, baked pumpkin, honey baked carrot, Steamed greens & Gravy OR Crumbed Chicken Breast Schnitzel Served with oven roasted chat potatoes steamed carrots, beans, broccoli And a Creamy White Wine Sauce Dessert Individual Rocky Road Cheesecake Served with warm chocolate sauce OR Individual Lemon Tart Served with berry compote Tea & Freshly brewed Coffee with after dinner mints
SET MENU TWO 2 Course $40.00 per person 3 Course $50.00 per person Please select two or three course menu Two selections from each to be served alternatively to your guests A Mini Damper Bread Roll per person Entrée Grilled Veal Escalope On a bed of potato gnocchi with a creamy mushroom, sauce Salt & Pepper Squid Served on an asian inspired salad with sesame soy dressing Soya Braised Pork Belly On Crisp noodle salad & Soy Chilli dressing Mixed Mushroom & Goats Cheese Tart With watercress and white balsamic dressing Thai Chicken & Sugar Cane Skewers With Asian greens and red curry broth Pumpkin, Ricotta Arancini Feta, roast peppers, snow pea vine & truffle aioli Main Char grilled Scotch Fillet Steak Served with garlic mash, mixed greens and a chunky field mushroom jus Grilled Chicken Breast With polenta triangles, baby broccoli and gorgonzola cream Baked Pine nut crusted Barramundi Fillet Served with crushed chats, asparagus, baby spinach And dill hollandaise Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib Served with pressed potato, green beans, blistered tomatoes and jus Grilled Salmon Fillet With sweet potato, baby broccoli and a lime hollandaise Grilled Pork Cutlet Grilled corn slaw, sweet potato and mustard butter sauce Dessert Individual Banoffee Pie Served with Vanilla Anglaise and marinated Strawberries Individual Chocolate Mud Cake Served with thick country style cream and rich chocolate sauce Individual Pavlova Served with fresh cut fruit salad and cream Individual Sticky Date Pudding Served with hot butterscotch sauce Vanilla Panna Cotta Served with a Raspberry compote and biscotti Honey Scented Crème Brulee Served with thick country style cream and biscotti Tea & Freshly brewed Coffee with after dinner mints
BUFFET CARVERY $36.00 per person A Mini Damper Bread Roll per person Main Roast Mustard Beef Roast Pork & Crackling Also on the Buffet Table Baked Potatoes Baked Pumpkin Seasonal Vegetables Gravy Your choice of 3 salads Assorted Condiments Selection of Mini Slices & Cakes Tea & Freshly brewed Coffee with after dinner mints Buffet Salad Choices Traditional Tossed Salad Seasonal Greens tossed with tomato, cucumber, capsicum, red onion and carrot with a vinaigrette dressing Greek Salad Seasonal Greens tossed with marinated olives, feta cheese, grilled capsicum, cherry tomatoes and red onion with a Mediterranean dressing Caesar Salad Crisp Cos lettuce leaves tossed with crisp bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons and our very own dressing. Creamy Potato Salad Diced Potatoes tossed with boiled egg, crisp bacon, shallots, basil and home-style mayonnaise Coleslaw Diced onion, white cabbage and carrot tossed with home-style mayonnaise Pesto Pasta Salad Rigatoni Pasta tossed with diced tomato, red capsicum, carrot julienne and roasted cashew nuts with a tangy pesto dressing Mediterranean Salad Crisp rocket leaves tossed with sundried tomatoes, grilled capsicum, red onion, cherry tomatoes, marinated zucchini and marinated eggplant with a balsamic dressing Bean Salad A selection of premium beans, roasted capsicums and fresh tomatoes in a tasty herb-infused vinaigrette Asian Noodle Salad A delicious Asian influenced salad with a fusion of Chinese cabbage, baby tatsoi, red onion pieces and crispy crunchy noodles tossed in an Asian style dressing. Roast Pumpkin & Feta Salad Sweet Roasted Pumpkin pieces tossed with baby spinach, grilled capsicum, macadamia nuts, red onion, diced feta and a sweet chilli dressing.
Function Lunch Menus Sandwich Break - $20.00 Selection of freshly made sandwiches Fruit Platter Tea, Coffee & Orange Juice Lite Cold Break - $23.50 Turkish Bread with Various Fillings Lavosh with Various Fillings Fruit Platter Selection of Cakes and Slice Tea, Coffee and Orange Juice Quick Working Break - $28.00 Turkish Bread with Various Fillings Lavosh with Various Fillings Fish Cocktails & Mini Quiche Greek Salad / Coleslaw Seasoned Potato Wedges Cheese and Fruit Platter Selection of Cakes and Slice Tea, Coffee and Orange Juice Quick Working Break 2 - $30.00 Turkish Bread with Various Fillings Lavosh with Various Fillings Mini Pies & Calamari Caesar Salad / Garden Salad Seasoned Potato Wedges Selection of Cakes and Slice Cheese & Fruit Platter Tea, Coffee and Orange Juice
Group Bookings Platter Menu All Platters $60.00 Hot Food Platters Cocktail Sausage Rolls 30 pieces Cocktail Party Pies 30 pieces Mixed Fried Platter (30 meatballs. 10 Prawn cutlets, 15 fish cocktails, 20 spring rolls) Tempura Nuggets & Chips 30 nuggets per platter Fish Cocktails & Chips 30pieces per platter Chicken Tenderloin Kebabs (plain, satay, tandoori) 23 pieces per platter Salt & Pepper Squid Platter 1kg Squid in our Special Coating Cold Food Platters Sandwich Platter 10 sandwiches Fruit Platter A selection of seasonal fruit Slices & Cakes 28 pieces Cabanossi, Cheese & Crackers 1kg Cabanossi, 1kg cube cheese & Jatz Fresh Baked Scones With Jam & Cream (20 pieces) Variety of Sushi (3 days notice needed) Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls (3 days notice needed) Grazing Platter A selection of international cheeses, cold cuts, dried fruit & crackers Other Items Bowl of Chips $10.00 with Gravy or you choice of sauce Bowl of wedges $10.00 With sweet chilli & sour cream Bowls of Smiths Crisps $6.00 Choose your flavour (chicken, plain, salt & vinegar) Bowls of Allen s Lollies $6.00 Please note that all platters must be pre ordered and paid for prior to you booking being filled. Platter Menu is inapplicable to the Function Room. We cannot guarantee additional platters on the day. Alternatively please also see our Function Centre Menus for more options.
COCKTAIL MENU ONE $23.00 per person Spinach & Ricotta Triangles Cocktail Spring Rolls Tempura Fish Pieces Mini Home Baked Pies Assorted Sandwiches Oven Baked Meatballs Tea & Freshly brewed Coffee Buffet Style COCKTAIL MENU TWO $27.00per person Chicken & Mushroom Dumplings Crispy Prawn Cutlets Angus Beef Slider Salt & Pepper Squid Tandoori Chicken Kebabs Cocktail Spring Rolls Lamb Kofta Skewers Tomato & Basil Arancini Tea & Freshly brewed Coffee Buffet Style DELUXE COCKTAIL MENU $31.00 per person Beer Battered Flathead Housemade Pizza Slices Herb Marinated Lamb Cutlet Chicken Tenderloin Skewer & Satay Sauce Pumpkin & Spinach Calzone Prawn Twisters Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs Panko Crumbed Squid International Cheese & Fruit Platter Tea & Freshly brewed Coffee buffet style
BREAKFAST CONTINENTAL BUFFET SELECTION $26.00 per person Chilled Fruit Juices Variety of Cereals Croissants & Danishes Gourmet Selection of Breads for Toast Jams & Spreads Fresh Fruit Platter Tea & Coffee BREAKFAST HOT & COLD BUFFET SELECTION $31.00 per person Chilled Fruit Juices Variety of Cereals Croissants & Danishes Gourmet Selection of Breads for Toast Jams & Spreads Fresh Fruit Platter Sausages Crispy Bacon Eggs (Poached or Scrambled) Grilled Tomato Hash Brown Grilled Mushroom Tea & Coffee Please feel free to discuss your special menu needs and also your budget requirements. Prices subject to change without notice. All prices include GST.