Christmas Party Venues in Chatswood

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Seated dinner or stand-up drinks: that's the main fork in the road for a Chatswood work Christmas party. Bistro Kai, a French and Japanese fusion bistro and wine bar at 316 Victoria Avenue, can be taken over half or whole for a sit-down dinner, and The Great Northern Hotel at 522 Pacific Highway has three private bars on its first floor that were designed with work parties in mind.

Matching the team to a room:

A team of up to 20: Bistro Kai's half venue hire, from $2,500 minimum spend, for a four-hour seated dinner.
A department of 45: Bistro Kai's full venue, with no time limit.
Drinks for 110: the Northern or Southern Room at the Great Northern, each with its own bar.
A whole-company party: the Great Northern's entire first floor takes 300.
A leadership table of eight: the KAI Private Room, with a 65-inch smart TV.

Booking ahead matters more at Bistro Kai, where half hire needs two weeks' notice and full hire a month, and a 50 per cent deposit secures the date.

Fingerfood at the Great Northern starts from $38 per person for five items, with noodle boxes, desserts and cheese platters as extras.
There is no room hire fee at the Great Northern, but a room charge may apply if the group falls below the minimum guest number.
Bistro Kai's surcharges are 10 per cent Friday to Sunday and 15 per cent on public holidays, so a weeknight dinner costs less.
Drinks at Bistro Kai sit outside the minimum spend, as a package, on consumption or BYO with corkage.

Sorting the details

AV, decorations and security get sorted per event with the Great Northern's function staff, who can also show you around first.
Bistro Kai caters for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests if told in advance.
Chatswood station is about a six-minute walk from Bistro Kai.
A lift and the main stairs lead to the Great Northern's function floor, with street parking nearby.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Which Chatswood venue suits a seated work Christmas dinner?

Bistro Kai seats up to 20 on half venue hire or 45 on full hire, with a customised set menu served at the table.

Can The Great Northern Hotel host our whole company's Christmas party?

Yes. The whole first floor takes up to 300, and the three private bars can also be booked on their own.

How far ahead should a Christmas booking at Bistro Kai be made?

Half venue hire needs two weeks' notice and full venue hire needs a month, and a 50 per cent deposit secures the date.

Is a weeknight Christmas party cheaper at Bistro Kai?

Yes. Surcharges of 10 per cent apply from Friday to Sunday and 15 per cent on public holidays, so Monday to Thursday avoids them.