Wedding Reception Venues in Chadstone

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

A pub is not the first place most couples picture for their reception, but Matthew Flinders Hotel in Chadstone has the rooms to make it work. The function spaces sit behind the bar and bistro, with a private entry for the wedding party.

Guests travelling in can stay on site, and the room can seat a large family.

What the reception rooms at Matthew Flinders Hotel offer:

The Longitude Room, seating 300 for a banquet-style dinner or holding 700 standing
Stages and dancing space, so speeches and the first dance have somewhere to happen
A private bar and a private entry, so guests arrive straight into the reception
23 accommodation rooms for the wedding party and family from out of town
Set menus, canapés and a buffet to suit the style of the day

Share your date and guest count in an enquiry on Party Hero, and the team can talk through layouts and menus.

For a big reception the Longitude Room seats 300 and gives the couple room to dance.
A soundproof wall can divide it, and the smaller section seats 140 with one stage and dance floor.
The Victory Room seats 120 and suits an intimate reception.
Cocktail-style receptions fit 400 or 700 depending on whether the wall is used.

Food, drinks and cost

Set menus suit a plated wedding dinner, with a buffet as a more relaxed alternative.
Canapés, priced From $30 per person, work for an afternoon cocktail reception.
Drinks can be a three or four hour beverage package or a bar tab.
Cocktail packages bundle room hire, staff, platters, linen, security and a bar tab.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

How many guests can sit down for dinner?

The Longitude Room seats 300 as one space and 140 when split. The Victory Room seats 120.

Can the couple dance in the same room as dinner?

Yes. The Longitude Room has two dance floors, plus a sound system and microphone for the speeches before the music starts.

Can guests stay overnight?

The hotel has 23 accommodation rooms, which is useful for travelling relatives and the wedding party.

How do we start planning?

Pass on your preferred date and numbers when you enquire, and ask about the set menus and the buffet option.

Wedding Reception Venues in Chadstone