Your wedding reception at Hammerheads Seafood Restaurant
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 cost is $95 per person (children $30). All prices include GST.
A deposit of $1,000 reserves your intended date and holds the price to the then current level.
Instead of a venue-hire charge for exclusive use of the restaurant, there is a minimum spend depending on the date of the function.
The minimum spend for exclusive use of Hammerheads is $15,000 during November, December, February and March; $12,000 during April and October; $10,000 during January, May, June, July, August and September.
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 60 guests is Hammerheads Vue Bar & Deck. If this interests you please
click here for the Vue 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 a lit backdrop to the bridal table (optional), personalised menus, floor-length tablecloths, and candles at an all-inclusive cost of $200.
The only other charge we ask you to pay is for our waiting staff - they don’t receive their usual tips when the restaurant is booked for a wedding or function. We request $300 as a gratuity. It will be passed on to our waiting staff without deduction.
The usual arrival time for guests 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.
Once the final number of guests is confirmed, 7-10 days prior to the function, the menu and $500 (staff and linen etc.) should be paid. Because of high credit card commissions we would prefer payment to be made by cheque or direct credit to our bank account and will provide a detailed invoice. The remainder of the account, (beverages, and any additional guests), may be paid by cheque or credit card at the conclusion of the function.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Paula on 521 4400. We strongly recommend one or two meetings on site to discuss your requirements.
