Functions

 


Dorset Gardens Hotel is the perfect venue, offering personalized style and excellence for your next function. Our recently refurbished function room provides the ideal location for an exclusive event of any size accommodating up to 500 guests. Dorset Gardens Hotel offers an array of function areas that will accommodate your specific event requirements.

We can help to personalize any of your special occasions whether they are weddings, birthdays, engagements, conferences, exhibitions, cocktail parties or corporate entertainment.
 
Dorset Gardens innovative design of fusing elegance & style offers versatile spaces to suit any room layout and décor.  This means the spaces may be customised to suit your needs - rather than you changing your creative plans to suit an inflexible room. When planning a function, it is reassuring to know that the venue you choose is adaptable to your needs. This flexibility makes the Dorset Gardens the number one choice to suit any budget.
 
You can be guaranteed that every function at Dorset Gardens is treated to our beautifully prepared fresh cuisine, great local wines and beers and a funky cocktail list, all served by our professional and friendly staff.

We recommend that you view your chosen function room prior to your event. Should you wish to do so please arrange an appointment time with our Function Coordinator or the Management team  on 03 9725 6211.

We look forward to making your special event day a very memorable occasion in the magnificent surroundings of Dorset Gardens Hotel.


ROOM OPTIONS:

The Lantern is located adjacent to the Dorset Gardens Bistro and is a semi private room.
 
 Capacity: 120 cocktail 80 sit-down dinner 
 Room Hire: $150.00

The Lantern Room also gives you the flexibility of ordering form our Bistro Menu, please ask your Functions Manager for menu options.

The Elm  offers a contemporary relaxed feel with its own private bar ideal for luncheon/Presentations Nights and Seminars.

Capacity: 250 cocktail 150 sit-down dinner 
Room Hire (Day): $330.00  (Night): $660.00

The Samara with its own private courtyard and Gazebo is truly amazing; guests can enjoy intimate or large functions in style. With its own private bar, dance floor and modern amenities this room is sure to make any event special. Catering for both cocktail and sit-down functions.

Capacity: 250 cocktail 150 sit-down dinner 
Room Hire (Day): $330.00 (Night): $660.00

Gazebo and Courtyard Intimate cocktail receptions may be held in this immaculately kept courtyard and the Gazebo which provides a modern, yet classic venue option. The fairy lit Gazebo at night provides a beautiful backdrop for any event. Courtyard gives guests will the option to enjoy the warm Australian weather along with a nice cool beverage

Capacity: 150 cocktail
Room Hire: $600.00

Please note a surcharge is applicable for functions with fewer than 50 guests.

The Room Hire Fees include
• 5 hour duration of function 
• Setting of the room to your specifications
• White linen table cloths, linen napkins,coloured serviettes of your choice & latte coloured chair covers
• Bar and Floor staff    
• Pack down and Cleaning of room

SECURITY:
We pride ourselves as one of Melbourne’s safest venue. All our security guards are trained in both security and customer service are fully licensed and first aid certified to ensure that they can cope with any security situation.

Security guards will be required for some functions; the number of guards will depend on the number of guest that are being invited. We are more than happy to provide this service for you at a cost of $150.00per guard for five (5) Hours.

DECORATING & THEMING:
Our in house style team can assist you with any Function theming requirements that you may have.  From floral arrangements, to specific themes, or full production design, we can make your event one to remember.
All Function bookings will have their dinner tables dressed in white linen, wrought iron candelabras and serviettes to match their colour themes.

CATERING:
Dorset Gardens offers a range of options for your function food. You are able to choose from our platter selection (for cocktail style functions), international buffet or our sit down menu options (for a lunch or dinner function).

Should you have any concerns with dietary requirements, please contact us for alternative menus.

Dorset Gardens operates under a food safety program and in the interests of patron safety all food must be consumed on premise; we do not allow food to be taken from the venue.

Please find below all Functions Catering and Beverage options in PDF format:
 
Function Enquiries please email:jadorset@bigpond.net.au
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