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Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre

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Capacity: 650 guestsPricing: From $85 per personCategory: VenuesLocation: 65 Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038

Highlights

  • Lakeview Ballroom for 230 to 650 guests with a double staircase
  • Family Night party package with dinner, drinks, DJ and MC from $85 per person
  • Lakeside garden with gazebos and fountains for up to 100 guests

About Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre

Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre is a family-run reception venue on the Melton Highway in Taylors Lakes, operating since 1986. It looks over a small lake and gardens, has complimentary on-site parking, and hosts weddings, corporate events, school functions and family celebrations, with its own wedding planners and event coordinators. The Lakeview Ballroom is the main room, taking 230 to 650 guests, with a double staircase entrance, a large open dance floor and a generous foyer. The Victoria Room seats 130 to 270 under chandeliers, with a winding staircase and views over the garden and lake. The Wellington Room suits 60 to 170 guests and has a private entrance, a foyer with a gas fireplace, a dance floor with stage lighting, a band stage and a balcony facing the lake. Outside, the garden has gazebos and fountains and can take up to 100 guests for ceremonies or outdoor functions. For birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and reunions, the Family Night package covers hot canapés on arrival, a pre-entrée platter, a three-course meal, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, a DJ and an MC, with no minimum guest number. Wedding, function and seminar menus are also offered, from cocktail food to plated courses and halal options, and room-hire bookings can bring in a registered outside caterer. Décor such as Tiffany chairs and centrepieces can be arranged.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Function Venue

Budget

$$ (Average)

Food & drinks

Catering AvailableDrink PackagesBYO Food

Features

Banquet/Sit-DownCocktail/StandingParty VibePrivate SpaceIndoorOutdoorWater Views

Facilities

Dance FloorDJ FriendlyTV/Presentation Facilities

Pricing

The Family Night party package is $90 per adult on Saturdays and $85 per adult on Sundays, with children at $61. A $500 non-refundable deposit confirms the booking, and the guest list and balance are due on the Monday before the event. Wedding, corporate and room-hire pricing is quoted on enquiry.

Food

Family Night guests get hot canapés on arrival, a pre-entrée platter, alternate-drop entrée and main, a dessert trio, and tea and coffee with the celebration cake; a children's menu is available, and platters such as antipasto, prawns or pizza can be added. Other menus include cocktail and finger food, two- and three-course meals, buffet or table service, seminar catering and halal options.

Beverages

The Family Night package includes unlimited beer, light beer, Australian red and white wine, soft drink and orange juice, with champagne on arrival. Function bookings choose between a beer, wine and soft drink package or soft drinks only; room-hire clients can have Lakeside supply drinks or supply their own soft drinks.

Availability

Book through the online enquiry form or by phone. Family Nights run from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, with parties seated at tables of 12 (tables of 10 in the Wellington Room).

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Family Night party at Lakeside?

The Family Night package is $90 per adult on Saturdays and $85 per adult on Sundays, and $61 per child. A $500 deposit confirms the booking.

What does the Family Night package include?

Hot canapés and drinks on arrival, a pre-entrée platter, entrée, main and a dessert trio, tea and coffee served with your cake, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, plus a DJ and an MC.

How many guests do the function rooms hold?

The Lakeview Ballroom takes 230 to 650 guests, the Victoria Room 130 to 270, the Wellington Room 60 to 170, and the outdoor garden up to 100.

Does Lakeside host school formals?

Yes. Student formals, graduations, valedictory dinners, debutante balls, presentation nights and parents and friends dinner dances are all hosted here.

Can we hire a room and bring our own caterer?

Room-hire bookings are available, and outside catering is allowed if it comes from a registered business with public liability insurance and food safety certificates.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Antoinette Padula

Antoinette Padula

a month ago

I attended a Deb last Saturday night for my Granddaughter’s Deb and I wanted to say the young lady that served us her name was Kellie was amazing. So happy helpful and just a beautiful young lady. She made our experience…

Cuso Electrics

Cuso Electrics

5 months ago

We recently held our wedding reception in the Victoria Ballroom at Lakeside Banquet, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. From the very beginning of the planning process through to the wedding day itself, the…

Dean “Deano” Helmers

Dean “Deano” Helmers

5 months ago

I have been here several times for functions like league medals and graduations etc. last night we went for a Deb. Really nice venue and very well catered.

Martina Khalil

Martina Khalil

11 months ago

Dom and Natalie were so amazing to deal with for our wedding! From the get go Dom was so incredible to work with and was so open and honest with us, we were cutting it very close to our wedding day only had about 3-4 mon…

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