COCKTAIL WEDDING RECEPTION

COCKTAIL WEDDING PACKAGE

HARE & GRACE is the ideal location for an elegant and sumptuous cocktail party that will set the stage for the perfect never to be forgotten Wedding Cocktail Party.

 Specially tailoring our menus to your vision and budget, we take pride in using only the best local produce, perfectly matched wines and signature cocktails to start your Wedding off on a unique and elegant note.

LET THE PLANNING BEGIN

For such an exciting occasion as your Wedding, we appreciate you allowing HARE & GRACE the opportunity of hosting your Wedding.

To ensure the process is as simple and accessible as possible, the team at HARE & GRACE have designed one cocktail package to cater all your needs.

COCKTAIL PACKAGE $120PP

Inclusive of our 4 hour beverage package

Design your own package by selecting: -

*        three cold canapés

*        three hot canapés

*        three grazing items

*        two from our Sweet, Guilt & Vanity items

CAPACITY

The maximum capacity for a cocktail reception is 250 people.

The venue can hold more guests if you were to include our courtyard area, weather permitting.

The duration of your Wedding will be 4 hours.

MINIMUM SPEND

The minimum spend for a Wedding held on a Saturday is $12,000; Weddings to be hosted Sundays, public holidays or during the months of December through March will require separate quoting from the Events Manager.

Weddings booked during the week will be quoted separately with a minimum spend of $6,000.

4 HOUR BEVERAGE PACKAGE

*BEVERAGE PACKAGE DURATION IS 4 HOURS. PACKAGE CAN BE EXTENDED, OR BEVERAGES CAN BE CHARGED ON CONSUMPTION BEFORE OR AFTER THE PACKAGE TIME.
*BEVERAGE PACKAGES MAY BE ADJUSTED DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF PRODUCT RANGE.

CANAPES

COLD CANAPE OPTIONS

HOT CANAPE OPTIONS

GRAZING OPTIONS

SWEET, GUILT & VANITY

ADDITIONAL CHEESE PLATTER

A SELECTION OF CHEESES AT $8 PER PERSON OR $24 PER PLATTER            

PLEASE NOTE

• Additional canapé items or dessert items are $4 per PIECE and grazing items are an additional $7 per serve
• Beverage package duration is for a four duration, however can be extended if you wish
• Beverage packages may be adjusted due to availability of product range; a charge of $10pp per half hour extension applies
• Bottled mineral waters are not included our beverage packages
• For functions of 20 guests and above coffees offered are long black, flat white, English breakfast tea
• Our menus are subject to availability due to seasonality and freshness of produce required for our dishes

CEREMONIES

• The Ceremony is the first impression of your unique style as you commence married life; HARE & GRACE’s fresh and beautiful open air courtyard overlooking our vegetable and herb garden, and historic Collins Street reflected in the iconic Rialto towers is a stunning option as the background for your vows.
• For an intimate and truly beautiful setting, our historic bluestone bar accommodates up to 100 guests yet exudes an intimate and luxurious setting with three gorgeous windows set in original bluestone, a stunning backdrop for your Wedding photos.
• On-site ceremony charges of $800 apply and depend on the time in which you will need to perform your vows and subsequent access times.
• HARE & GRACE will provide you with 14 complimentary black chairs if required, a picturesque wine barrel as a signing table when using our courtyard for the Ceremony. If you wish to have your ceremony inside the building we can provide you will a high round table for your signing table.

WEDDING INCLUSIONS AND TERMS

• A senior manager for the duration of your event.
• Our fantastic front of house team who are trained to work in our restaurant as a la carte waiters.
• Three large floral arrangements within our venue.
• The ability to bring in different forms of bands, music and entertainment.
• Display cake table. Complimentary cake cutting, plated by our kitchen team. Please provide us with cake bags if you would like guests your take the Wedding cake home with them.
• 4 hour beverage package allows you to choose at what point of the day you would like the package to start and  finish.
• Each half an hour extension can be arranged at $10.
• A tab can be set up a tab for you if you would like your first or last served beverages charged on consumption.
• NV Australian sparkling is included in the package. If you would like this beverage to be served I the form of a toast for speeches to all of your guests this will incur a charge of $5 per person.
• Spirits will not be included in our packages, however we are happy to set up a bar tab if you would like.
• Arrival cocktails can be arranged at $18 per person if you would like one specific cocktail served.
• HARE AND GRACE may hold your date tentatively, deposit-free for seven days. Upon request we will then require a $1,000 non-refundable deposit to be paid to secure your date. The remainder of your Weddings costs will be due ten working days prior to your Wedding. At this time menu options are to be confirmed including final numbers and you will provide HARE & GRACE with all dietary requirements including those guest’s names.
• Deposits are only transferrable if you are cancel to HARE & GRACE with more than two months advance of your Wedding date; deposits may then be used towards future HARE & GRACE events or meals.
• If you if you have arranged a Bar tab please supply us with credit card details which we will deduct the tab from at the conclusion of the function.
• A HARE & GRACE employee will be able to meet your florist and people you have employed on the day to set up your Wedding. This time will be arranged with you once you have given us your package start time.
• We do not permit glitter, rice or confetti in our courtyard or inside HARE & GRACE.

NOTE: Information within this document may change without notice. Once an event order is created for you by HARE & GRACE that will confirm details such as prices and details for your Wedding

RESPONSIBILITY        

HARE & GRACE does not take responsibility for damage or loss of any client’s property left in the restaurant prior to, during or after a function. Organisers are financially responsible for any damages sustained to the restaurant fittings, property or equipment during your event.

SIGNAGE

You may not attach anything to the walls, doors or any part of the building, (including temporarily).

MUSIC & NOISE CONTROL

HARE & GRACE have a list of entertainers that may compliment your event. If you decide to supply your own entertainment we do have noise level restrictions. Outside entertainment must liaise with HARE & GRACE for set up and load out times. We reserve the right to control the music level and can alter or stop the music at any time.

DURATION

Hours can be extended on consultation with the event organiser.

SECURITY

Security maybe required at your expense with discretion of management.

Management reserve the right to cancel the function or remove disruptive individuals if necessary.

LIQUOR LICENCE

Our liquor licence is until 12.00 Midnight; we have a strict NO BYO policy. No beverages can be legally served or consumed after midnight without an additional permit obtained at your expense by prior arrangement.

TAXES

Taxes all charges are inclusive of a 10% goods and services tax.

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