Christmas Party Venues in Mount Nathan

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

End-of-year parties in Mount Nathan split by size. Coolibah Downs Private Estate plans Christmas functions for large groups across ten acres of gardens, while Mount Nathan Winery suits a smaller team in one of its private rooms.

Comparing the two Mount Nathan options for December:

Coolibah Downs Private Estate hosts up to 180, with receptions in an open-air Marquee lit by crystal chandeliers.
Estate chefs cook the food at Coolibah Downs and adapt to vegetarian, vegan and cultural requests.
Mount Nathan Winery hires a VIP room for 10, a Private Tasting Room for 20 and a Main Hall for 60.
At the winery you bring your own catering, and a tasting comes with every room hire.
Air conditioning at the winery keeps a December lunch comfortable indoors.

Neither venue lists a price, so ask Coolibah Downs for its prospectus and the winery for a room quote.

A company of 60 to 180 points to Coolibah Downs, where tables run in rounds or long rows.
Teams of 20 or fewer fit the winery's Private Tasting Room or its VIP room.
The winery's Main Hall seats a group of up to 60 at long wooden tables facing the bar.
Guests can stay on site at Coolibah Downs if the party runs late.

Food and drink at a Mount Nathan staff party

Coolibah Downs works with a local Indian restaurant on tailored menus, alongside its own chefs.
Its team has catered Korean, Chinese, Japanese, African and Pacific Islander celebrations, useful for a mixed workforce.
Mount Nathan Winery's tastings pour five wines plus two further glasses, an easy way to open the afternoon.
Cheese platters are on offer at the winery, and your own caterer handles the main meal.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Which Mount Nathan venue suits a team of 150?

Coolibah Downs Private Estate, which can host up to 180. The winery's Main Hall stops at 60.

Can we bring our own caterer to a Mount Nathan Christmas lunch?

At Mount Nathan Winery, yes, as rooms are hired with your own catering. Coolibah Downs uses its in-house chefs.

Are there formats other than a sit-down dinner?

Coolibah Downs plans garden parties, high teas, cocktail parties and gala dinners as well as Christmas functions. The winery's rooms can be decorated however you like.

Is there something for staff to do between courses at the winery?

Guests can feed the sheep and llamas, walk through the orchard or sit out on the veranda at Mount Nathan Winery.