VICTORIA UNIVERSITY WHITTEN OVAL FUNCTION PACKAGES CONTENTS Victoria University Whitten Oval pg.2 Function Spaces pg.4 Barkers Cafe pg.6 Executive Boardroom pg.8 Change Room pg.9 Food pg.10 Breakfast pg.12 Take a Break pg.13 Lunch pg.14 Full Day Menu pg.15 Formal pg.16 Buffet pg.17 Cocktail pg.18 Beverage Options pg.19 Booking Form pg.20 Terms and Conditions pg.21 Contact pg.22 VICTORIA UNIVERSITY WHITTEN OVAL Located in Melbourne’s inner Western Suburbs and only a 10-minute drive from the CBD, VU Whitten Oval is the perfect venue for your next event. With a relaxed environment, stunning city views, accessible parking and a versatile range of spaces, VU Whitten Oval is the ultimate venue for any occasion. We understand every presentation, conference, celebration or social event has different requirements, that’s why our dedicated Events Team can tailor any package to meet your every need. The VU Whitten Oval precinct offers a fantastic opportunity to take advantage of the iconic EJ Whitten Grand stand and surrounding facilities. Premium views of the Melbourne CBD and access to an iconic sporting precinct, make this is an ideal location for photoshoots and filming opportunities; with The Wrong Girl, Vogue Australia, Neighbours, Jays Jays utilising the fantastic space in the past. The precinct promises an unrivalled backdrop for your next shoot. Please note that use of the ground can be extremely limited. Contact Us: 417 Barkly St, Footscray 1300 46 36 47 FUNCTION SPACES BARKERS CAFÉ If you are looking for a venue to hold your next breakfast meeting, corporate lunch/dinner or an evening cocktail function, look no further than Barkers Café at VU Whitten Oval. With a sizeable, flexible layout that looks out on to an expansive terrace overlooking VU Whitten Oval, it is the perfect space to hold your next event. Barkers Café offer menus to suit all function types as well as being able to tailor menus to suit your needs. The friendly staff at Barkers Café will work closely with you to ensure your next event is a huge success. Outdoor Terrace: The expansive outdoor terrace is the ideal location for a summer cocktail party. The floor to ceiling glass windows can be opened to extend your function space and bring you a step closer to gracing the hallowed turf of VU Whitten Oval. What’s included: Venue Hire: • Room set up Groups over 50 people require full café closure. For full café closure • Data projector and screen the below applies: Weekday (Half day) $2,000 fee • Plasma TV screen Weekday (Full day) $2,500 fee • Lectern Events and Functions; • Handheld microphone Weeknights $2,000 minimum spend • PA system with iPod connectivity Saturday and Sunday $2,500 minimum spend • White linen to dress tables Important Information: Capacity: Data projector has HDMI and VGA laptop connections only Cocktail (without terrace): 200 people Availability is subject to football fixtures and training schedules Cocktail (with terrace): 300 people Liquor licence expires at 11:00pm sharp Cocktail (terrace only): 60 people Banquet: 150 people All evening functions must conclude by midnight No outside catering is permitted EXECUTIVE BOARDROOM Located on level 3, the Executive Boardroom offers stunning views of the city skyline that can be enjoyed from its private outdoor balcony. This private room is sure to impress your corporate clients at your next cocktail party or business meeting. Catering is available from our in-house food and beverage team. Capacity: Important Information: Boardroom - 24 people Standard hours of hire are between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday Cocktail (without balcony) - 40 people to Friday. Hire outside of these hours may incur additional fees Cocktail (with balcony) – 60 people No outside catering is permitted The Executive Boardroom is fully licenced until 11:00pm sharp Venue Hire: Boardroom table cannot be moved We offer hourly, half day and full day rates. Prices available upon application. CHANGE ROOMS The AFLW Change Rooms are an ideal spot to hold smaller meetings, training sessions and workshops with breakout sessions. The Change Rooms can be divided into two separate spaces or used as one large room. This space is complemented by a private Meeting Room for smaller presentations and offshoot meetings. Catering is available from our in-house food and beverage team. What’s included: Venue Hire: • Room set up We offer hourly, half day and full day rates. Prices available • Data projector and screen (Meeting Room only) upon application. • Portable plasma screen Important Information: • Laptop and audio-visual connectivity Change Rooms and Meeting Room are unavailable throughout the • Whiteboard AFLW season which commences in November and concludes in April. Use during the remaining months is subject to availability Capacity: pending the football fixtures and training schedules. Theatre style (Change Rooms) – 40 people Standard hours of hire are between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday Theatre style (Meeting Room) – 30 people to Friday. Hire outside of these hours may incur additional fees. Boardroom (Meeting Room) – 10 people No outside catering is permitted. FOOD BREAKFAST Working Breakfast $17.00pp Fresh juices Assorted Danish pastries and croissants Freshly baked mini muffins Greek yoghurt pots with cherry compote and muesli Fresh fruit Tea and coffee station Power Breakfast $24.00pp Fresh juices Assorted Danish pastries and croissants Freshly baked mini muffins Greek yoghurt pots with cherry compote and muesli Selection of cereals with condiments Fresh fruit Your choice of: - Scrambled eggs and bacon served on Sourdough or; - Eggs benedict served on an English muffin Tea and coffee station TAKE A BREAK Morning Tea A $9.50pp Assorted Danish pastries and croissants Freshly baked mini muffins Tea and coffee station Morning Tea B $14.00pp Assorted Danish pastries and croissants Freshly baked mini muffins Fresh fruit platter Tea and coffee station Morning Tea C $17.00pp Assorted Danish pastries and croissants Freshly baked mini muffins Fresh fruit platter Bacon and egg wraps Tea and coffee station Afternoon Tea A $9.50pp Assorted sweet slices Biscotti Tea and coffee station Afternoon Tea B $14.00pp Assorted sweet slices Biscotti Fresh fruit platter Tea and coffee station LUNCH Optional Extras French fries $4.50pp Working Lunch A $12.00pp Homemade soup of the day $10.00pp An assortment of sandwiches and wraps. Fillings include: Vegetarian or chicken fried rice $14.00pp - Chicken, avocado and pesto Vegetarian frittata $14.00pp - Pulled pork and coleslaw Pasta bowls $14.00pp - Chicken Caesar Salad $14.00pp - Roast vegetables - Vietnamese chicken noodle salad - Beef burrito - Thai beef salad - Ham, cheese and tomato - Caesar salad - Egg and lettuce - Potato salad - Coleslaw Working Lunch B $17.00pp Butter chicken curry with rice $15.00pp An assortment of sandwiches and wraps with a selection of fillings Assorted pizza $15.00pp Your choice of either platters of handmade rice paper rolls OR Cold drink upgrade $4.50pp vegetarian frittata (Assorted soft drinks and bottled juices) Salad Barista coffee upgrade $3.50pp Working Lunch C $25.00pp Feel like a specialty coffee from the café? Just let us know and we An assortment of sandwiches and wraps with a selection of fillings will come and take your order and then deliver to you Your choice of either platters of handmade rice paper rolls OR vegetarian frittata Your choice of either sharing platters of pasta OR rice dishes Salad FULL DAY MENU Keep energy levels up throughout the day with a delicious variety of sweet and savory treats $40.00pp Morning tea Assorted Danish pastries and croissants Freshly baked mini muffins Lunch Assorted sandwiches and wraps with a selection of fillings Your choice of either platters of handmade rice paper rolls OR vegetarian frittata Your choice of either sharing platters of pasta OR rice dishes Salad Afternoon tea Assorted sweet slices Biscotti Fresh fruit platter Beverages Tea and coffee station FORMAL Minimum of 40 people 2 Courses $44.00pp 3 Courses $54.00pp Alternating service additional $5.00pp per course Entrees: • Soup of the day served with warm bread roll • Antipasto plate with cured meats, marinated vegetables, ricotta frittata and pesto • Smoked salmon with avocado puree, tomato and caper salsa • Poached chicken Caesar salad • Moroccan lamb, tabouleh, smoked eggplant, yoghurt with dukkah and tahini dressing Mains: • Lamb shanks, pea puree with ratatouille • Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto with salsa verde and potato puree • Slow roasted beef cheeks, roasted vegetables and gravy • Atlantic salmon, cauliflower puree, spinach, herb and lemon sauce • Braised lamb shoulder, pea risotto and vine ripened tomato • Herb crusted sirloin, crisp roast vegetables with mushroom sauce Desserts: • Individual sticky date puddings with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream • Warm chocolate brownie with berry compote and double cream • Lemon tart with double cream • Apple and cinnamon crumble with vanilla ice cream BUFFET Minimum of 50 people Buffet Style A $39.00pp • Selection of dips on each table • Buffet includes: - Gourmet sausages - Marinated chicken - Mini lamb koftas with yoghurt dressing - Mixed green salad - Classic coleslaw - Bread rolls • Selection of mini sweets on each table Buffet Style B $49.00pp • Selection of dips on each table • Buffet includes: - Gourmet sausages - Marinated chicken - Minute steaks with caramelised onions - Mixed green salad - Vietnamese chicken salad - Potato salad - Bread rolls • Selection of mini sweets on each table Cocktail