Christmas Party Venues in Templestowe

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

End-of-year functions in Templestowe split between a seated Italian lunch and a hall built for a whole-company night. Carlucci's, at 134 James Street, suits a team of up to 60, while Templestowe Function Centre on Porter Street holds as many as 250.

Carlucci's charges less per head from Monday to Friday, which helps a department budget go further.

What each Templestowe room offers a work team:

Carlucci's set menu – for groups of more than 20, From $45 per person
Carlucci's marquee – covered and heated, seating up to 60 at long tables
Templestowe Function Centre – a main hall for up to 250 guests at 190-200 Porter Street
Layouts at the hall – cocktail party, seated dinner or theatre-style presentation, with AV equipment and adjustable lighting
Catering at the hall – in-house chefs cooking grazing tables, canapés, buffets, plated meals and finger food

One long table of colleagues is easy to arrange at Carlucci's, whereas speeches and a presentation before dinner suit the hall.

At Carlucci's the set menu opens with shared charcuterie, golden calamari and pizzas, then each guest chooses their own main from a short list of pasta, parmigiana, fish and risotto dishes
The set menu is From $45 per person, with weekday prices lower than weekend ones, and an optional drinks package adds Italian wines, prosecco, jugs of house lager and soft drinks
Colleagues who are gluten-free, dairy-free or vegetarian get an adjusted version of the Carlucci's menu
Templestowe Function Centre has no published price; enquire with the date, guest numbers and event details, and the team can arrange a tour

Setting up for speeches and mingling

The Carlucci's marquee is laid out for dinner at the table instead of drinks on your feet, and a semi-private section of the dining room inside suits a smaller team
An outdoor projector in the marquee is used for movies and live sport, and the restaurant lists TV and presentation facilities
The Function Centre hall is climate controlled, with adjustable lighting and AV equipment for a presentation
Guests at the Function Centre have a car park, and the green grounds give a place to step outside

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Which Templestowe venue suits a company of 200?

Templestowe Function Centre's main hall takes as many as 250 guests, laid out for a cocktail night or a seated dinner. Carlucci's marquee seats up to 60, which suits one team rather than a whole company.

Does a Friday team lunch at Carlucci's get the weekday rate?

Yes, weekday prices are lower than weekend ones, with the group set menu From $45 per person. Groups of more than 20 order from it.

Can the Function Centre handle dietary needs and a presentation?

Its chefs accommodate dietary requirements, and the hall has AV equipment and can be set theatre style for a presentation before the meal.

Is there a screen for an end-of-year slideshow?

Carlucci's lists TV and presentation facilities, plus a large outdoor projector in the marquee. Templestowe Function Centre provides AV equipment in its hall.