Encores Events & Catering
ProHighlights
- Whole heritage shopfront on Russell Street booked exclusively for your group
- Stand-up cocktail events for 50 to 60 guests, or long-table dining
- AV, microphone, smart TV and wi-fi included with corporate bookings
About Encores Events & Catering
Encores Events & Catering occupies an old-world shop on Russell Street in Toowoomba City, the town's first main street. The business is run purely for private events, so every booking has the whole venue to itself. Inside, the room has high pressed metal ceilings, timber floors, a comfortable lounge corner and a row of high bars. Guests can gather in the lounge for drinks and then move to long dining tables for the meal. The layout can be set for seated dining, a stand-up cocktail party or a mix of the two. A cocktail function holds 50 to 60 people, and around 50 is the comfortable number for most events. Food is the focus here. Each function gets a menu designed for the occasion, from canapés for a mingling crowd to plated courses at a long table, and the kitchen also hosts its own wine dinners, high teas and feast nights. Drinks are chosen with the host to suit the event. AV equipment, linen napkins and, for evening bookings, tea light candles are part of the package, and micro weddings also include table styling. The venue takes birthdays, engagements, bridal and baby showers, Christmas parties, corporate dinners and small weddings, as well as daytime meetings and workshops. The same team caters off site for offices in the CBD and other venues.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Encores hold?
A stand-up cocktail function can take 50 to 60 people. For seated lunches and dinners, the venue says groups of up to around 50 fit most comfortably.
Do we have the venue to ourselves?
Yes. Lunch and dinner parties come with exclusive use of the whole venue, so there are no other diners in the room during your event.
What is the food like?
Every function gets its own specially designed menu, served restaurant style. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian needs can be discussed when you book, though the team notes that some dietary requirements cannot be catered for.
Is AV equipment available for presentations or speeches?
Yes. AV equipment is included with events, and corporate bookings get a microphone, a large smart TV and wi-fi for presentations, seminars or workshops.
Can Encores host a small wedding?
Yes. Micro weddings can be set up for long-table dining, a cocktail-style reception or both, with table styling and AV included so couples can celebrate with close family and friends.
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Barbara Hay
3 years ago
Today 50 people from our Resort had the pleasure of dining at “Encore at the Empire”Restaurant and I can assure you it was delicious. The food and presentation were really something special, with the WOW factor thrown in…
Faith Simon
4 years ago
I had a wonderful birthday dinner with my husband and friends, the service was exceptional and the food, we are still raving about it. Thank you to chefs, waitstaff and Mark and Meredith for our special dining experience…
Tiffany Chow
5 years ago
Delightful dining experience, considerably the best so far I’ve had in Toowoomba. Service is on point. The food were above average, the beef cheek is incredibly tender and the lamb cutlet was cooked to perfection. Good v…
Matt Slager
5 years ago
One of if not the longest standing restaurant in Toowoomba and for good reason. This is the closest thing you'll get to fancy in this weird city/country hybrid town. Venue is elegant. Nice view of the lawn outside (let's…
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