Wedding Receptions
While our menus are subject to change from time to time, the menu included in this package gives you a good idea of the fare we provide.
At the date of this package, the menu cost is $98 per adult for canapés pre-dinner, and then a seated three course meal. Alternatively the charge is $93 without dessert platters or $88 if you decide to omit the dessert & cheese platters and instead serve wedding cake for dessert. The charge for children is $30. All prices include GST.
A deposit of $1,000 reserves your intended date and holds the menu price to the level current at the time of payment of the deposit.
There is no venue-hire charge for exclusive use of the restaurant; however there is a minimum spend depending on the date of the function; $18,000 for August, September, October; $20,000 for November and December; $16,000 for January to end of April and $14,000 from May to end of July. If you would like to hold your wedding on a Sunday or early in the week we can reduce the minimum spend considerably.
We can accommodate up to 200 guests. We comfortably seat up to 175. Above that number we would suggest a “stand-up” function.
We are happy to cater for a small wedding by sectioning off the south end of the restaurant with decorative screens. And we make the small deck off the south end available for your use. However, in that case we cannot have amplified speeches or loud music because of our other guests in the restaurant. (No minimum spend applies). Our alternative venue for a more casual small wedding of approximately 80 guests is Hammerheads Bar & Deck. If this interests you please ask for the Deck & Bar function information.
We are happy to hold the wedding ceremony in the Bar/Deck area at a charge of $500.
After the ceremony, whether held at Hammerheads or elsewhere, the reception begins in the Bar/Deck area where canapés and bubbly etc. are served for 1-2 hours, after which everyone moves through to the restaurant to be seated.
We provide personalised menus, floor-length tablecloths, and candles at an all-inclusive cost of $200; we also add a tip of $300 to distribute to all the staff compensate them for the tips they would otherwise earn when we are open as a restaurant. You are welcome to tell us to increase that amount!
The usual guests’ arrival time is 4:30-5pm, or earlier if Hammerheads is the venue for the marriage ceremony. Access to the restaurant is available from 3pm for set up by florists, band or DJ, wedding cake etc. If earlier access is required it can be arranged.
The menu, linen and staff costs are invoiced once the final number of guests is confirmed, and are to be paid prior to the function. The invoice is discounted on the basis that it will be paid by direct credit or, if agreed prior to payment, by cheque. The remainder of the account, (beverages, and any additional guests), less the deposit, is payable at the conclusion of the function unless you have made other arrangements with us.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to call me on 521 4400. We strongly recommend one or two meetings on site to discuss your requirements.
Sincerely
Paula Sheahan
Functions Manager