FORMAL PACKAGES 07 3308 3063 sales@bcec.com.au 2018-2019 PACKAGES Valid to June 30th 2019
Let s Celebrate! The award winning Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has been the venue of choice for hundreds of Brisbane s school formals of all sizes from 100-800 guests and more and has now been named the World s Best Convention Centre. The flexibility and appeal of the Centre s venue spaces, world class cuisine and restaurant style presentation provides you with the red carpet treatment you deserve for your formal event, and includes foyers to suit pre function drinks and separate spaces for parent functions. Have peace of mind for you event with; On site security Central location Undercover parking with direct access to function spaces Professional and experienced event management team In-house audio visual and event presentation specialists 2
Package Inclusions 5 hour room hire Table styling, centrepieces, lycra chair covers and sashes for sit down menus OR Buffet and cocktail table styling for cocktail menus Two menu cards per table for sit down menus Red carpet for entrance Stage, lectern and microphone Static coloured lighting of your choice Entertainment sound system Dance floor Room set up as banquet or cocktail style Personalised signage outside the room Registration table and two chairs Display screen for floor plan and guest seating list Directional signage on video monitors throughout the building Event Planning Manager and Audio Visual Project Manager to organise the details Floor Coordinator on the day to ensure the details become reality Information Desk for cloak room facilities and guest directions Two complimentary car parking passes for organisers 3
Menu Options TWO COURSE SIT DOWN $92.00 per person Main course and dessert (choice of 2 for each course serve as alternate drop) 4 hour soft drink package including soft drink, juice and water THREE COURSE SIT DOWN $105.00 per person Entrée, main course and dessert (choice of 2 for each course serve as alternate drop) Locally roasted, freshly ground filtered Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee, a selection of Byron Bay teas and shortbreads 4 hour soft drink package including soft drink, juice and water STAND UP COCKTAIL GRAZING STATIONS $93.00 per person Selection of cold canapés displayed on glass tables as a central room feature Choice of 3 hot canapé stations Dessert canapé station Locally roasted, freshly ground filtered Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee, a selection of Byron Bay teas served from a station 4 hour soft drink package including soft drink, juice and water 4
Sit Down Menus ENTRÉE Chicken caesar salad, prosciutto, croutons, cos lettuce, garlic aioli Salad of marinated fetta, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, Spanish onions, red and green peppers, basil pesto V, GF Thai beef salad, shallots, chilli and garlic dressing GF Honey glazed chicken, lychee, bamboo shoots, eshallots, soy and caramel dressing GF Smoked salmon, crème fraîche, potato salad, spring onions, chives, tomato oil GF, NF Salad of asparagus, fennel, marinated mushrooms, goat s curd, rocket dressing V, GF, NF MAIN Crispy skinned chicken breast, roasted vegetables, sautéed potatoes, chicken glaze GF, NF Roasted fillet of beef, mushrooms, asparagus, dauphinoise potatoes, beef reduction GF, NF Pan seared barramundi, seasonal greens, herb potatoes, butter sauce GF, NF Indian butter chicken, fragrant jasmine rice, cucumber and mint yoghurt GF DESSERT Cookies and cream cheesecake, chocolate orange jelly V White chocolate mousse, marinated strawberries, toasted meringue V Apple tart, mascarpone cream, vanilla anglaise V Individual tropical pavlova V Summer apricot, vanilla bean trifle V Profiteroles, chocolate custard, caramel sauce and raspberry gel V Double chocolate brownie, marshmallow, cookie crumble, choc malt cream V 5
Cocktail Menu COLD CANAPÉS (served on glass buffet) Roasted Chicken, pear marmalade, filo cup Thai beef salad, palm sugar lime dressing, toasted sesame seeds on cucumber GF Prawn cocktail, marie rose sauce Mini Vegetable Tartlets HOT CANAPÉS (Your Choice of 3 Hot Canapé Stations) Roast Station Roasted sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus GF Roasted leg of lamb, minted jelly GF Crusty bread rolls Souvlaki Station Lamb souvlaki GF Chicken souvlaki GF Tabouleh Tzatziki GF Assorted pita bread German Sausage Station Bratwurst sausage with sauerkraut Knackwurst Weisserwurst Crusty rolls and mustard Chinese Station Peking duck Kung po chilli beef Stir fried bok choy with Chinese mushrooms V, GF Steamed jasmine rice V, GF Paella Station Saffron seafood paella GF Mediterranean vegetable paella V, GF Indian Station Indian butter chicken GF Mixed vegetable curry V, GF Fragrant basmati rice V, GF Naan, roti, pappadoms Chutneys, pickles and raita Japanese Station Assortment of sushi & nori rolls GF Prawns, vegetable tempura Teriyaki beef Thai Station Thai green chicken curry GF Stir fried vegetables with tofu V, GF Pad Thai noodles Coconut rice V, GF Green paw paw salad V, GF DESSERT CANAPÉ STATION 6 Salted caramel mousse verrine V Assorted mousse waffle cone pops V Beverage Fruit tartlet V Chocolate truffle brownie V Assorted fudges V Strawberry shortcake éclair V Locally roasted, freshly ground filtered Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee and a selection of Byron Bay teas served from stations Non Alcoholic Beverage packages include; Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lift, Sparkling Mineral Water Extra hour non-alcoholic beverage package - $5.00 per person
Finishing Touches SIT DOWN MENU STYLE OPTIONS Option 1 A large cloud buster balloon in various colours tied with ribbon attached to BCEC s existing table numbers. White or black lycra chairs covers with a choice of satin sash, complimented with large 1.2m light up numbers representing your schools graduating year. Option 2 A classic 5 arm white candelabra supplied with clear tea light votives, white or black lycra chair covers with a choice of satin sash complimented with large 1.20m light up numbers representing your schools graduating year. Option 3 A cluster of 3 small floral jars filled with seasonal flowers in your schools 2 favourite colours, attached to a mini foil balloon table number (in silver or gold), white or black lycra chair covers with a choice of satin sash complimented with large 1.20m light up numbers representing your schools graduating year. Option 4 A round vase filled with a small flower arrangement design using seasonal flowers in your schools 2 favourite colour, white or black lycra chair covers with a choice of satin sash complimented with large 1.20m light up numbers representing your schools graduating year. Option 5 For cocktail menus only: Spot lit floral centrepiece on central buffet within the room. Complimented with large 1.20m light up numbers representing your schools graduating year. 7
The Extras LOLLY BUFFET - $10 PER PERSON Variety of lollies and chocolates to suit your theme Glass candy jars, table signage and stands Serving utensils (scoops and tongs) Lolly boxes or bags to suit DESSERT STATION - $5.00 per person Upgrade your plated dessert to a Dessert Station additional $5 per person Coconut meringue lollipops Salted butter caramel mousse verrine Assorted mousse waffle cone pops Fruit tartlets Chocolate truffle brownie Assorted fudges FAMILY AND FRIENDS 1 HOURS DRINKS AND CANAPÉS A perfect opportunity to mix with friends and family before your night begins 1 hr Soft Drinks and chef selection platters $10.00 pp 1 hr Alcoholic and chefs selection platters $20.00 pp (Adults only) MOCKTAIL ON ARRIVAL - $6 PER PERSON Tropical Sunrise: Orange apple and pineapple with raspberry kick and garnish served in a pilsner glass Mock Mule: Ginger beer with soda and lime juice, garnish served in a high ball glass Virgin Daiquiri: Strawberry or mango served in a martini glass Minimum charge of 50% of final numbers ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES Should you wish to add a little more wow factor to your formal, you can talk to our in house specialists about your ideas and budget for this. SECURITY We want to ensure your event is safe and enjoyable for everyone, therefore it is a requirement that security personnel are present at your event. A minimum of 2 security personnel are required and this is at a charge of $42.55 per hour per guard. Your Event Planning Manager will confirm the final costs and numbers of guards required for your event during the planning process. 8
Our Spaces and Capacities ROOM BANQUET (with dance floor) COCKTAIL MINIMUM NUMBERS REQUIRED Sky Room & Terrace 150 300 100 Boulevard Room 290 600 150 Plaza Terrace Room 500 1100 300 Plaza Ballroom 1200 2000 500 9
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