Functions
With spectacular 180 degree views of the Gladstone Marina, The Dock at East Shores is the perfect destination for your special event. Our spaces cater for small to large events, from team lunches, networking events, birthday parties, corporate events, hens parties, casual wedding receptions and family celebrations. We understand that every occasion is unique so your dedicated Functions manager and The Dock at East Shores team will be there every step of the way to ensure your function is a success.
We make it easy at The Dock
1. Choose your venue space
2. Select either: canapes, 1 meter platter boards, seated 3 course menu,
or pre-order from our regular menu
3. Choose a beverage package
4. Pay the deposit to lock in the date
5. Look after the invites while we look after the rest!
SPACES
Main Deck
Seated capacity 50 | Standing capacity 80
Exclusive minimum spend - seasonal
Top Deck
Seated capacity 24 | Standing capacity 30
Exclusive minimum spend $500
Courtyard
Seated capacity 40 | Standing capacity 50
Exclusive minimum spend $500
FOOD
Dietary requirements can be accommodated with most menus where adequate notice has been given. The chef may need to substitute or amend some selections. If the below options do not suit, please consider ordering from our restaurant menu.
CANAPE PACKAGES
Minimum guest number of 20 is required
Please select a package below
3 Piece Package | $19pp
Choose: 1 cold, 1 substantial, 1 dessert
5 Piece Package | $29pp
Choose: 2 cold, 1 hot, 1 substantial, 1 dessert
7 Piece Package | $39pp
Choose: 2 cold, 2 hot, 2 substantial, 1 dessert
COLD CANAPE OPTIONS
Smoked cheddar cheese balls
Salmon and chive mousse on a cucumber disk
Sourdough with balsamic, olive oil and dukkah
HOT CANAPE OPTIONS
Tandoori chicken skewer with mango sauce
Southern fried crispy chicken with aioli sauce
Calamari dusted in semolina with lemon and pepper
SUBSTANTIAL
Beer battered fish of the day and chips, tartare sauce and lemon
Calamari salad with nam jim dressing and crispy noodles
Nachos with pulled brisket, charred corn salsa, sour cream and avocado
DESSERTS
Triple chocolate brownie bite with chocolate ganache
Chocolate dipped strawberries and seasonal fruit
Baileys and white chocolate truffle
ONE METRE PLATTER BOARDS
Minimum guest numbers of 15 or minimum group spend of $500 to order boards
Each board is a light meal for 10, or a small bite for 15
BITES BOARD | $120
Bruschetta
Tandoori chicken skewer with mango sauce (20 pcs)
Mini skewered beef meatballs with smokey barbeque sauce (10 pcs)
Curly fries with aioli
SEAFOOD BOARD | $200
A mountain of beer battered chips
Semolina dusted calamari strips (20 pcs)
Fish of the Day (20 pcs)
with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, topped with battered mussels
CHEESE BOARD l $170
Triple cream brie, smoked cheddar, Jarlsberg
Water crackers, gherkins, marinated olives, quince paste
Accompanying fruit & nuts
DESSERT BOARD | $120
Triple chocolate brownie with chocolate (10 pcs)
Chocolate dipped strawberries and seasonal fruit (10 pcs)
Baileys and white chocolate truffle (10 pcs)
Fresh cinnamon doughnuts (10 pcs)
Your choice of 6 scoops of gelato
ALL THREE BOARDS SERVED OVER AN EVENING | $440
THREE COURSE SET MENU
Minimum 10 people |$59pp
Shared starter
Bruschetta
Sourdough with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and dukkah
Entrée
Alternate drop of:
Tandoori chicken skewers with mango sauce
Calamari dusted in semolina with lemon pepper
Main
Alternate drop of:
2 seasonal items to be discussed on booking
Dessert
Cadbury chunky triple chocolate brownie bite with fresh strawberries
BEVERAGE OPTIONS
The package options include tray service for the duration of the package, with one wait staff per 20 guests
STANDARD
2 hours $45pp | 3 hours $55pp| 4 hours $65pp
Draught Beer
Great Northern Super Crisp
Bottled Beer
xxxx Gold, Great Northern
Sparkling
Rothbury Estate Sparkling
White Wine
Matua valley Sauvignon Blanc, NZ
Red Wine
Options to be discussed on booking
PREMIUM
2 hours $55pp | 3 hours $65pp | 4 hours $75 pp
Draught Beer
Great Northern Super Crisp, Little Creatures Pale, James Squire Cider
Bottled Beer & Cider
xxxx Gold, Great Northern, Corona, Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
Sparkling
Rothbury Estate Sparkling, Chandon Brut NV
White Wine
Options to be discussed on booking
Red Wine
Options to be discussed on booking
SPIRITS
Additional $25pp
Add Bundaberg Rum, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Stolichnaya Vodka, Jim Beam and Johnny Walker Red to our 2 or 3 hour beverage package.
ON-CONSUMPTION BAR TAB
A bar tab can be set up for the duration of your event with your specified limit. Our staff will keep you informed of the balance. To arrange tray service of these beverages is an additional $40 per 20 guests per hour.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
COCKTAIL CLASSES
Minimum 4 guests l $60 pp
Grab your friends or co-workers together and learn how to sling 4 of our cocktails. One of our staff members will get you behind the bar to teach you the tricks of the trade.
Choose 4 of the following
The Dockery
Long Island Iced Tea
Espresso Martini
The Hickory-Dickory Dock
Mojito
Margarita
Mocktail options available
DIY MIMOSA BAR
Serves 10 l $165
3 x bottle of our sparkling wine
3 x Jug of our freshly squeezed OJ
Served with bottles and jugs resting on ice for your guests to pour and serve themselves
OTHER INFORMATION
HOURS
Our liquor licence permits us to trade up until 12 midnight and we can apply for an extended licence for functions. If you would like us to trade past midnight we require at least 6 weeks notice to apply for the permit. A fee of $350 applies, you will also be required to cover the cost of a security guard and any other conditions placed on us by liquor licencing.
LIVE MUSIC
We can book live music for you, a 3 hour set is $450 and includes the musician and all their equipment.
Our liquor licence permits live music and entertainment as long as we meet our condition of keeping music to 75dBa at 3m from the source. We will take a recording prior to your guests arriving and the musicians will not be permitted to increase the volume. Don’t worry too much! We run all our live music events at this level and customers have always been happy!
EXCLUSIVE VENUE HIRE
We do hire out The Dock in its entirety for exclusive events and are happy to discuss a customised package. There is a minimum spend of $5000 on a Monday – Wednesday and $10,000 on a Thursday – Sunday or during school holiday periods.
OR
To hire the various areas exclusively, the courtyard and top deck have a minimum group spend which is seasonal. The main deck has a minimum spend of $3,000 on a Monday – Wednesday $5,000 on a Thursday – Sunday or during school holiday periods.
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT
Although we do not charge a booking fee, all areas for exclusive use have a minimum function spend. All functions require a 50% deposit to be paid at the time of the booking. This deposit is refundable up to 30 days prior to the event. After this time the deposit is not refundable for any cancellation for any reason. The balance is due 7 days in advance and any on-consumption bar tab on the day of the event.
WET WEATHER
Unfortunately we cannot control the weather! In the event of severe weather impacting an event, if the main deck (which is fully covered) is available the event will be transferred to this location and proceed as planned. If the main deck is not available, at your request which must be received at least 3 days prior to the event (so we can cancel food with suppliers), we will happily reschedule the event within 2 weeks.
Please note, we do not offer refunds for inclement weather.
CAKE AND BYO
We are a dessert venue and licensed bar and do charge an individual cakeage fee for functions of $2.50 per head. As part of this service, we provide crockery, dessert forks, serviettes, sparklers and can cut the cake for you.
We do not offer BYO of any alcohol other than wines, which incur a $7.50 corkage fee.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LOSS AND DAMAGES
The Dock Group does not accept responsibility for the loss or damage to any equipment, personal property or merchandise left on the premises by any person prior to, during or after the function. The Dock Group management has the right to debit your credit card for any damages incurred during your event, which includes any necessary repairs or excessive cleaning.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Due to the heavy schedule of the establishment, we ask that your guests arrive no earlier than your agreed starting time, and depart no later than the agreed finishing time, unless pre-arranged with the functions coordinator.
SET UP AND STYLING BROUGHT INTO THE VENUE
All items including any equipment, personal property or merchandise must be collected within twenty-four (24) hours of event finishing. If there is another event afterwards, all items must be collected by the date the venues request.
SECURITY AND RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL
Any event that is for an age range 25 and under (such as 18th and 21st birthdays) may require the client to pay for a security guard. This cost is $150 per hour and will be required for the duration of the event and one hour after its conclusion. We practice responsible service of alcohol. If a customer is demonstrating signs of intoxication we will not continue serving them alcohol, even if they are on a drinks package.
COCKTAIL CLASS CONDITIONS
Each participating guest in the cocktail class agrees to follow the instructions and guidelines given by the instructing Dock Group staff member. Failure to do so could result in incompletion of the class. This is due to strict responsible service of alcohol guidelines.
CONTACT
For any enquiries please contact our team on 0447 133 417 or via email on bookings@thedockgroup.com.au