Christmas Party Venues in Sans Souci

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

December work parties in Sans Souci centre on Bass & Flinders Pavilion, a glass pavilion at Sans Souci Wharf next to the Sans Souci Leisure Centre and close to the Captain Cook Bridge and Rocky Point Road.

Packages are built for groups of around 60 or more, so it suits a whole office, one department of a larger business, or a club's end-of-year function.

Setting up the end-of-year function:

Stand-up drinks and canapés for up to 150 staff
A seated or buffet Christmas dinner for up to 120
Drinks packages at Standard, Deluxe or Premium, the last adding spirits
Sound and audiovisual gear in the hire for speeches and a year in review
Free accessible parking directly in front, with no time limit

A private charter cruise can open or close the night on the river for a team that wants more than dinner.

A banquet with roving entrée followed by a seated main and dessert keeps mixed-seniority tables talking
A seated menu with a choice of two three-course options suits a more formal dinner
Standard and substantial canapés for a cocktail-style party
Optional extras: a cocktail hour to open, grazing boards, or oysters and prawns at a station

Timing and logistics for the organiser

Hire covers four hours of the event itself, plus set-up and pack-down time on either side
In-house furniture, the licensed bar and service staff come with the venue
The deck around the building gives staff space for fresh air and photos
The pavilion trades as a café from Wednesday to Sunday, so ask which dates suit exclusive hire

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Is the Sans Souci pavilion big enough for our whole company?

It handles 150 people at a canapé party; for a sit-down or buffet meal the limit is 120. Packages start at roughly 60 guests.

What drinks packages are offered for a work party?

Standard, Deluxe and Premium. All include beer, wine and soft drinks, and Premium adds spirits.

Can staff step outside during the party?

Yes. A deck runs all the way around the pavilion for drinks and fresh air.

How long does a Christmas booking at Bass & Flinders run?

Four hours, plus an hour on each end for set-up and pack-down.