Christmas Party Venues in Cabarita

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Taking the team out of the office and onto the water is simple from Cabarita Park, where Vela Dining & Bar sits on d'Albora Marina. Staff can come by ferry or bus, with stops a few minutes away, or drive and park in the park itself.

For a December function the choice is between a seated meal and a stand-up party.

Christmas formats at the marina:

A plated lunch or dinner on exclusive use, at two or three courses.
Canapés and mingling: cocktail packages from $69 per person for three hours, for up to 160.
A smaller team without a buyout: two-course group menus in the restaurant.
Welcome drinks: Vela Bar, the alfresco cocktail bar, takes up to 80 standing.
A company that has outgrown the room: a marquee in the parkland or on the boardwalk, at extra cost.

The restaurant is air-conditioned, which helps on a hot mid-December afternoon.

Drinks packages are priced per head, or the bar can run on consumption against a minimum.
Exclusive use carries a 5% service fee on the bill.
A deposit secures the date.
A deluxe canapé package sits above the entry-level one.

Fine print for a work party

An exclusive booking needs a minimum of 50 staff.
Events must wrap up by midnight, so plan any kick-on elsewhere.
The events team can add a DJ, flowers and theming.
Staff who sail can moor at the marina's visitor berth.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Can a small team book Vela for Christmas without hiring the whole venue?

Yes. Group lunches or dinners without a buyout are offered, starting at two courses.

What's the latest a Cabarita Christmas party can run?

Exclusive-use events at Vela Dining & Bar must finish by midnight.

How do staff get to Vela Dining & Bar?

A ferry and bus stop are a few minutes away, there's plenty of parking in Cabarita Park, and boats can use the visitor berth.

Can Vela do a plated Christmas lunch?

Yes. Plated exclusive-use packages come as two or three courses, and the restaurant seats up to 80 or 90.