VICTORIA UNIVERSITY WHITTEN OVAL

FUNCTIONPACKAGES

CONTENTSVictoria University Whitten Oval pg.2

Function Spaces pg.4Barkers Cafe pg.6Executive Boardroom pg.8Change Room pg.9

Food pg.10Breakfast pg.12Take a Break pg.13Lunch pg.14Full Day Menu pg.15Formal pg.16Buffet pg.17Cocktail pg.18Beverage Options pg.19

Booking Form pg.20

Terms and Conditions pg.21

Contact pg.22

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY WHITTEN OVALLocated 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 CAFÉIf 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:• Room set up

• Data projector and screen

• Plasma TV screen

• Lectern

• Handheld microphone

• PA system with iPod connectivity

• White linen to dress tables

Capacity:Cocktail (without terrace): 200 peopleCocktail (with terrace): 300 peopleCocktail (terrace only): 60 peopleBanquet: 150 people

Venue Hire:Groups over 50 people require full café closure. For full café closure the below applies:Weekday (Half day) $2,000 feeWeekday (Full day) $2,500 fee

Events and Functions;Weeknights $2,000 minimum spendSaturday and Sunday $2,500 minimum spend

Important Information:Data projector has HDMI and VGA laptop connections only

Availability is subject to football fixtures and training schedules

Liquor licence expires at 11:00pm sharp

All evening functions must conclude by midnight

No outside catering is permitted

EXECUTIVE BOARDROOMLocated 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:Boardroom - 24 people

Cocktail (without balcony) - 40 people

Cocktail (with balcony) – 60 people

Venue Hire:We offer hourly, half day and full day rates. Prices available upon application.

Important Information:Standard hours of hire are between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Hire outside of these hours may incur additional fees

No outside catering is permitted

The Executive Boardroom is fully licenced until 11:00pm sharp

Boardroom table cannot be moved

CHANGE ROOMSThe 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:• Room set up

• Data projector and screen (Meeting Room only)

• Portable plasma screen

• Laptop and audio-visual connectivity

• Whiteboard

Capacity:Theatre style (Change Rooms) – 40 people

Theatre style (Meeting Room) – 30 people

Boardroom (Meeting Room) – 10 people

Venue Hire:We offer hourly, half day and full day rates. Prices available upon application.

Important Information:Change Rooms and Meeting Room are unavailable throughout the AFLW season which commences in November and concludes in April. Use during the remaining months is subject to availability pending the football fixtures and training schedules.

Standard hours of hire are between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Hire outside of these hours may incur additional fees.

No outside catering is permitted.

FOOD

BREAKFASTWorking Breakfast $17.00ppFresh 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 $24.00ppFresh 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 BREAKMorning Tea A $9.50ppAssorted Danish pastries and croissants

Freshly baked mini muffins

Tea and coffee station

Morning Tea B $14.00ppAssorted Danish pastries and croissants

Freshly baked mini muffins

Fresh fruit platter

Tea and coffee station

Morning Tea C $17.00ppAssorted Danish pastries and croissants

Freshly baked mini muffins

Fresh fruit platter

Bacon and egg wraps

Tea and coffee station

Afternoon Tea A $9.50ppAssorted sweet slices

Biscotti

Tea and coffee station

Afternoon Tea B $14.00ppAssorted sweet slices

Biscotti

Fresh fruit platter

Tea and coffee station

LUNCHWorking Lunch A $12.00ppAn assortment of sandwiches and wraps. Fillings include:

- Chicken, avocado and pesto

- Pulled pork and coleslaw

- Chicken Caesar

- Roast vegetables

- Beef burrito

- Ham, cheese and tomato

- Egg and lettuce

Working Lunch B $17.00ppAn assortment of sandwiches and wraps with a selection of fillings

Your choice of either platters of handmade rice paper rolls OR vegetarian frittata Salad

Working Lunch C $25.00ppAn assortment of 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

Optional ExtrasFrench fries $4.50pp

Homemade soup of the day $10.00pp

Vegetarian or chicken fried rice $14.00pp

Vegetarian frittata $14.00pp

Pasta bowls $14.00pp

Salad $14.00pp

- Vietnamese chicken noodle salad

- Thai beef salad - Caesar salad - Potato salad - Coleslaw

Butter chicken curry with rice $15.00pp

Assorted pizza $15.00pp

Cold drink upgrade $4.50pp

(Assorted soft drinks and bottled juices)Barista coffee upgrade $3.50pp

Feel like a specialty coffee from the café? Just let us know and we will come and take your order and then deliver to you

FULL DAY MENUKeep energy levels up throughout the day with a delicious variety of sweet and savory treats $40.00pp

Morning teaAssorted Danish pastries and croissantsFreshly 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 dishesSalad

Afternoon teaAssorted sweet slicesBiscottiFresh fruit platter

BeveragesTea and coffee station

FORMALMinimum of 40 people

2 Courses $44.00pp3 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

BUFFETMinimum 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

CocktailOption A: Choose 5 items $20.00ppOption B: Choose 5 items plus 1 substantial $25.00ppOption C: Choose 6 items plus 1 substantial $30.00pp

• Shredded beetroot and Persian feta tarts• Tandoori chicken skewers with cucumber yoghurt• Mini pies with tomato relish• Mini quiches • Vietnamese rice paper rolls with lime and chilli dressing• Chicken satay sticks with spicy peanut sauce• Vegetarian frittata• Mini sausage rolls with tomato relish • Mini spring rolls with chilli lime dipping sauce• Pea, pancetta and parmesan arancini with herb mayonnaise• Chicken and tarragon point sandwiches• Barramundi cigars with aioli• Lamb and mint koftas with baba ghanoush• Mini pizzas

Substantial• Risotto bowls• Poached chicken with fried rice• Mini beef burgers • Fish and chip cones• Mini Reuben sandwiches• Mini soup of the day• Warm braised lamb shoulder with cous cous• Selection of mini cakes and pastries

Premium - Additional $6.00pp per item• Wasabi prawn and avocado blini• Mushroom and caramelised onion polenta bites• Toasted goats cheese crostini with basil and onion jam• Garlic prawn and chorizo skewers• Italian meatballs in rich Napoli sauce• Pear, camembert and prosciutto wrap• Japanese handmade sushi rolls

BEVERAGE OPTIONSBeverage Package2 hour package $29.50pp3 hour package $39.50pp4 hour package $49.50pp

Beverage package Includes:

• One sparkling wine• Two white wines• One red wine• Two standard strength beers• One light strength beer• One cider selection• Variety of soft drinks and juices

Add cans of spirits to your beverage package for an additional $10.00pp per hour

Spirit Cans - Johnnie Walker and cola, Jim Beam and cola, Smirnoff Vodka and lemon

SparklingAlexander Hill Brut Sparkling

WhiteAlexander Hill Sauvignon BlancAlexander Hill ChardonnayAlexander Hill MoscatoAlexander Hill Pinot Grigio

RedAlexander Hill MerlotAlexander Hill Shiraz

CiderSomersby Apple CiderSomersby Pear Cider

BeerTwo Birds Trail Blazer Lager Two Birds PaleTwo Birds GoldenTwo Birds TacoTow Birds SunsetCarlton DraughtVic BitterCasade Premium Light

Soft DrinksCoke, Diet Coke, Coke No Sugar, Fanta, Sprite, Lift and Lemon Lime and Bitters

Bar tabs and cash bar options also available

Booking FormName:

Company:

Address:

Suburb: State: Postcode:

Phone:

Email:

Event name:

Function type:

Event date:

Event time:

Number of guests:

Agreed minimum spend (if applicable):

Area you are booking (tick box)

Barkers Café Executive Boardroom AFLW Change Rooms

VU Whitten Oval Precinct Other (specify area)

Is catering required? (tick box)

Yes

No

Terms and Conditions

By signing this you agree to all terms and conditions outlined on the proceeding pages

Name:

Title:

Signature: Date:

Please note all final details are to be confirmed 7 days prior to your event. Amendments are not permitted after this date.

Terms and ConditionsDEPOSITTo confirm your booking, the Club require a 50% deposit of the total venue hire fee or minimum spend. The hire fee must be paid in full prior to the date of your event. For small events, the Club may only take credit card details to act as a guarantee for payment. In these circumstances, payment of a forfeited holding deposit shall only be taken in the event that the function does not proceed in accordance with the confirmed details (time and numbers of guests and menu selection). Or if full payment of the balance is not received within 7 days of the event taking place.A completed booking form and deposit payment is required to confirm your booking. Once your deposit has been received and processed your booking will be confirmed in writing via email.

FINAL PAYMENTFinal payment is due 48 hours prior to your event date.

CANCELLATIONAll cancellations must be in writing to your Event Coordinator. In the event of a cancellation, the following terms apply:• Bookings cancelled 30 days prior to booking date will forfeit the deposit amount• Bookings cancelled less than 30 days prior to the booking date will be liable for 100% of the Venue Hire Fee or Minimum Spend.

PAYMENT METHODSPayments can be made by either direct deposit, Visa or Mastercard. Payments made by credit card will incur a 1% surcharge. Please speak to your Event Coordinator should you wish to pay by direct deposit. MINIMUM SPENDAn agreed minimum spend may apply to bookings made at Bakers Café. Any specified agreed minimum spend will apply only to food and beverage and shall not apply to other additional or miscellaneous items arranged by your Event Coordinator (such as Audio Visual, Furniture Hire etc). Additional fees and charges shall apply to these items and shall be charged separately from and in addition to any agreed minimum spend.

FINAL NUMBERS & MENU SELECTIONFinal menu selections and catering numbers must be received by the Club no later than 5 business days prior to your event. It’s important that your final numbers are correct as this will be the amount you will be charged for your booking, regardless of the numbers that arrive on the day. No shows will forfeit their monies paid. Should catering numbers not be confirmed by the specified time, the numbers provided on the booking form will become the guaranteed catering number. Any increase in numbers cannot be guaranteed and must be approved by your Event Coordinator.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTSA full list of dietary requirements must be received by the Club no later than 5 business days prior to your event. Requests for additional dietary requirements after this time must be made in writing to your Event Coordinator and are subject to availability.

MENUSThe Club will endeavour to ensure that the selected menu is delivered for your function. Please note that some items on the menu may vary and be substituted with similar items due to seasonal availability or market fluctuations which may lead to additional costs. No food or beverage may be brought onto the premises without prior approval by your Event Coordinator.

LIQUOR LICENCELiquor licence expires at 11:00pm sharp. Alcohol is not permitted to be brought on the premises at any time. If a party is found to have brought alcohol onto the premises, the Club reserves the right to cancel the event. The Club take the service of alcohol very seriously with all function staff holding an RSA certification. Any patrons deemed to be intoxicated by the Club staff will not be served and may be asked to leave the premises. A one-drink per person policy may be implemented throughout the event at the discretion of management. Patrons who arrive at the venue intoxicated may be declined entry. The Club will not be liable for any injury/illness sustained by not adhering to licensing regulations. Any breech of Liquor Licensing regulations may result in the event being shut down immediately without recourse. There is a strict “no glass” policy in all outdoor spaces. All beverages must be placed in a plastic cup to be consumed outside.

CHILDREN AND MINORS UNDER 18 YEARS OLDAll persons under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No alcoholic beverages will be served to minors under any circumstance. Any individual found to be supplying a minor with alcohol will be ejected from the venue immediately without recourse. All guests over the age of 18 may be required to present valid identification in line with Liquor Licencing Victoria requirements. Any guests over the age of 18 who cannot produce valid identification will not be served alcohol.

SECURITYSecurity is required for all functions taking place after 5:00pm on weekdays and that exceed 50 guests. Your Event Coordinator will advise if security is required for your event. Should security be required additional charges will apply.

CLEANINGReasonable cleaning costs are included in the hire fee and/or minimum spend. Your Event Coordinator will advise if your event requires additional cleaning. You will be held financially responsible to any cleaning expenses beyond normal wear and tear.

DAMAGESYou are responsible for any and all damage caused before, during or after your event whether caused directly or indirectly by you, your guests, invitees, outside contractors or agents. This may include (without limitation) damage to the venue or premises generally, it’s fittings, equipment or grounds. Additionally, the Club will not be held liable for any damage to the client’s or client’s contractor’s property left on the premise before, during or after the event.

LIABILITY AND INDEMNITYThe Club have no liability to your or any other person in relation to the event. You indemnify the Club against any loss or liability in connection with the use and/or breach of these Terms and Conditions. At no time will you or your employees, agents or invitees commit any act that is illegal, offensive or is in breach of any statutes, by-laws, orders, regulations or other provisions having the force of the Law including but not limited to the Club’s Liquor Licence and Victorian Fire Regulations.

DECORATIONSThe Club is happy for you to decorate the venue provided that your decorations do not mark, damage or change the original look of the room post event. The use of sticky tape, glue, pins or nails is strictly prohibited. Helium balloons are permitted but must be attached to weights. The Club does not allow confetti or table scatters; a cleaning fee will be billed to your event if these are used without prior authorisation.

EXTERNAL SUPPLIERSExternal suppliers must be approved by the Club prior to use. Access times for an external suppliers (for items such as flowers, decorations, balloons, additional linen, photobooths, photographers, entertainers, AV equipment etc) will be at the discretion of management. The Club will not accept responsibility for any injuries sustained to any person as a result of equipment installed by the client or the client’s service providers.

ADDITIONAL FEESThe Club reserve the right to charge the Client additional fees where the nature of the proposed use requires additional Western Bulldogs staff, where the use is outside of the normal operating hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm or where the use results in additional costs to the Club.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BARKERS CAFE CONTACT:

Tony HobbsFood and Beverage Manager,

Barkers Café tony.hobbs@westernbulldogs.com.au

(03) 9680 6300

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FUNCTION SPACES CONTACT:

Alison Manser Events Coordinator, Western Bulldogs

events@westernbulldogs.com.au (03) 9680 6312