Birthday Party Venues in Templestowe

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Three very different rooms sit within a few streets of one another in Templestowe, so the size of the guest list does most of the choosing. Carlucci's seats a dinner of up to 60, Templestowe RSL splits into rooms for 30 to 50 or 50 to 150, and Templestowe Function Centre opens up for as many as 250.

Music, cake and decorating all work differently from one room to the next.

How the three Templestowe birthday rooms differ:

Carlucci's, 134 James Street – a heated marquee at long tables for up to 60, with a set menu From $45 per person
Templestowe RSL, 156 Parker Street – a front room for 50 to 150 cocktail style and a back room for 30 to 50, from a $1,200 minimum spend
Templestowe Function Centre, 190-200 Porter Street – a ballroom-style hall for up to 250 that moves between cocktail parties and seated dinners
Sound and screens – the RSL has a phone-friendly sound system, large screen TVs and a slideshow connection, while the Carlucci's marquee has an outdoor projector
Styling – the Function Centre's neutral décor leaves room for balloon arches, florals and custom cake tables

A family dinner round one long table points to Carlucci's, a standing party with a bar suits the RSL, and a big milestone guest list belongs in the Function Centre's hall.

Carlucci's marquee is covered, with heaters for the cooler months and water misters for summer, and long tables for a party of up to 60; a smaller group can take the semi-private part of the restaurant
At Templestowe RSL the back room is comfortable for 30 to 50 guests, the front room opens onto an outdoor balcony and decking, and a full bar serves both
Templestowe Function Centre's hall can be laid out for cocktail-style parties or seated dinners, and parts of the venue can be arranged for smaller, closer groups
The Function Centre has a car park for guests and green, quiet grounds, so a celebration can use indoor and outdoor areas

Food, cake and timing

Carlucci's asks groups of more than 20 to order the set menu, From $45 per person, and an optional drinks package of Italian wines, prosecco, house lager jugs and soft drinks can be added
The Carlucci's kitchen bakes whole cakes in house, and groups on the set menu pay nothing extra for the cake
Templestowe Function Centre's chefs cook grazing tables, canapés, buffets, plated meals and finger food, with dietary requirements accommodated
Saturday functions at the RSL run from 7pm to midnight with an hour afterwards to clear the room, and decorating is allowed from 2pm on the day, using blu-tac on windows only

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Templestowe room suits a birthday of around 100 guests?

Templestowe RSL's front room takes 50 to 150 guests cocktail style, and Templestowe Function Centre's hall holds up to 250 in cocktail or seated layouts. Carlucci's marquee tops out at 60, so it suits a smaller table.

Can we bring a DJ or karaoke to the RSL?

Yes, hosts can bring in a DJ, karaoke, a jukebox or live musicians, hired separately. The rooms have a sound system that connects to phones, plus large screen TVs and a slideshow connection.

What does a Templestowe birthday cost?

Carlucci's set menu is From $45 per person, and Templestowe RSL is From $1,200 minimum spend, with bar tabs and room hire varying by day. The Function Centre has no published price; tell the team your date, guest numbers and a few details about the party when you enquire.

Where can the birthday group sit down to a meal?

Carlucci's marquee and dining room are set up for sit-down meals rather than stand-up parties. Templestowe Function Centre can lay its hall out for a seated dinner, with a tour available before you decide.