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.
Please give us a call on 0447 133 417 or send us an email on functions@thedockgroup.com.au
SPACES
Top Deck
Seated capacity 20 | Standing capacity 20
Courtyard
Seated capacity 20 | Standing capacity 30
Main Deck
Seated capacity 50 | Standing capacity 80
Inside
Seated capacity 30 | Standing capacity 40
CANAPE PACKAGES
Minimum 20 people
Please select a package below:
3 Piece Package | $19pp
Selection of 1 cold, 1 substantial, 1 dessert
5 Piece Package | $29pp
Selection of 2 cold, 1 hot, 1 substantial, 1 dessert
7 Piece Package | $39pp
Selection of 2 cold, 2 hot, 2 substantial, 1 dessert
COLD CANAPES
Smoked Cheddar cheese balls
Salmon and chive mousse on a cucumber a disk
Sourdough with balsamic, olive oil and dukkah
HOT CANAPES
Garlic bread
Southern Fried Crispy Chicken with aioli sauce
Calamari dusted in semolina with lemon and pepper
SUBSTANTIALS
Satay chicken skewers served on coconut rice with peanut and lime sauce
Calamari salad with nam jim dressing and crispy noodles
Nachos with pulled pork, beans, charred corn, sour cream, avocado and smokey BBQ sauce
DESSERTS
Triple chocolate brownie bite with chocolate ganache
Mini cheesecake with chantilly cream
Baileys and white chocolate truffle
To add additional canapes to your package (per piece) Cold $5.5 | Hot $7 | Substantial $8.5 | Dessert $6
ONE METRE PLATTER BOARDS
Serves 10
(minimum group spend of $500)
MIXED ENTREE | $100
Garlic Bread
Calamari
Southern Deep Fried Chicken Strips
Satay Chicken Skewers with peanut and lime dipping sauce
Beer battered chips
Sweet Potato Wedges
SEAFOOD BOARD | $120
A mountain of beer battered chips
Semolina dusted calamari strips
Fish of the Day
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 bite with chocolate ganache
Baileys and white chocolate truffle
Fresh cinnamon doughnuts
10 scoops of gelato
SEATED
Minimum 10 people
THREE COURSE MENU | $49pp
Shared starter:
Sourdough with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and dukkah
Entrée:
Alternate drop of:
Satay chicken skewers with a peanut and lime sauce
Calamari dusted in semolina with lemon pepper
Main
Alternate drop of:
Red Emperor
Beef Cheek
Dessert
Alternate drop of:
Triple Chocolate brownie with chocolate ganache
Sticky date pudding
BEVERAGE OPTIONS
Beverage packages are available for either a 2 or 3 hour period.
Minimum 10 people for beverage options.
Please select your preferred option along with the duration below:
STANDARD
2 hours $45pp | 3 hours $55pp
Beer
All beers except craft and tap
Sparkling
House Sparkling
White Wine
House White
Red Wine
House Red
PREMIUM
2 hours $55pp | 3 hours $65pp
Open bar including basic spirits and cocktails
ON-CONSUMPTION BAR TAB
A bar tab can be set up for the duration of your event with your preferred selection of beverages and specified limit. Our staff will keep you informed of the balance throughout the event. To arrange tray service of these beverages, an additional $40 per 20 guests per hour is applicable.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
HOURS
Our liquor licence permits us to trade up until 12 midnight, we can apply for an extended licence for functions, if you would like for 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 $300 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 music. Don’t worry too much! We run all our live music events at this level and customers have always been happy!
EXCLUSIVE VENUE/AREA HIRE
We do hire out The Dock for exclusive events and are happy to discuss a customised catering package for full venue hire. There is a minimum spend of $5000 on a Monday – Wednesday and $10,000 on a Thursday – Sunday or during school holiday periods.
To hire the various areas exclusively, the courtyard and mezzanine have a minimum group spend which is seasonal. Booking a table in a certain area is on a request basis only. All areas have a minimum spend of $500 in the form of a non-refundable deposit.
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT
We do not charge a booking fee however for exclusive hire of an area of whole venue does have a minimum spend. Functions require a $500 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. Final numbers and balance is due 7 days prior to your event and any bar tab on the day of the event.
WET WEATHER
Unfortunately we cannot control the weather! Please note, we do not offer refunds for inclement weather.
SECURITY AND RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL
Any event that is for an age range 25 and under (such as 18th and 21st birthdays) we may require the client to pay for a security guard. This cost is $75 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 a on a drinks package.
CAKE AND BYO
As we are a dessert venue and licensed bar we do charge a cake-age fee per head for functions of $2 per head. As part of this service, we provide crockery, dessert forks, serviettes, sparklers and can cut the cake for you.
BYO is charged at $8 per wine bottle and $3 per beer, no BYO spirits.
COCKTAIL CLASSES
7 days notice is required, with a 50% non-refundable deposit on booking. Minimum 4 people required, maximum numbers is 18. Final numbers and balance required 3 days prior.
You can not join the class if you are already intoxicated.
CONTACT
For any enquiries please contact our team on 0447 133 417 or via email on bookings@thedockgroup.com.au