Celebrations

Whether it’s marking an important milestone or spending time with loved ones, we’ll help you create a show-stopping celebration for the ages.

Your Day, Your Way

With an array of incredible, character-filled venues and our premier in-house styling team, we can bring your vision to life – no matter what it may be.

For all occasions, great and small

Everyone’s vision is different, so our wide range of celebration packages and offerings were designed to give your guests an amazing experience. From pre-built packages for intimate dining experiences through to tailored offerings in our grandest spaces, we have everything you need to host an unforgettable event.

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Our promise for every plate

At The Grounds, we believe in crafting culinary experiences that celebrate the vibrant flavors of Australia while prioritising freshness, quality, and wholesomeness.

Each menu is thoughtfully tailored to reflect the essence of the occasion and the diverse tastes of our guests. We include only the finest locally-sourced ingredients, ensuring that every dish bursts with flavour and vitality. We believe that the amazing menus are more than worth the effort, handcrafted to evoke the richness and playfulness of Australia’s culinary heritage.

From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, we are dedicated to delivering unforgettable dining experiences that elevate every event to new heights.

Menu styles

SAMPLE MENUS

Food stations

CHEF PAUL MCGRATH

GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF

Chef Paul McGrath’s diverse career has spanned 30 years at the forefront of the Sydney dining scene. Born in County Cork Ireland, McGrath’s broad experience included time working in Michelin Star Restaurants across Ireland, London, Paris and Bordeaux. McGrath has had the honour of cooking for multiple events and social occasions hosting dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, Princess Anne, Princess Mary & Crown Prince Fredrick, King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia, Bill Clinton, David Bowie & Iman, Mick Jagger & Jerry Hall, Bono – just to name a few!

Currently, his role as Group Executive Chef leads a culinary team of 200+ staff over 8 kitchens within The Grounds Group. His philosophy is about bringing people together to enjoy fresh, wholesome food across all branches of the The Grounds including The Grounds of Alexandria, The Grounds of the City, The Grounds Events and The Grounds Coffee Factory.

With our creative direction and commitment to excellence, every event is a perfect blend of beauty and sophistication. Our wedding packages include a curated range of base styling elements to get you started – and our in-house styling team can elevate your event to a truly bespoke experience, meticulously designing each detail to bring your vision to life.

From exquisite draping to breathtaking centrepiece installations, we can create an atmosphere that captivates from the moment your guests arrive. Our immersive approach ensures that every element, from candles to customised tablescapes, reflects a cohesive and elegant aesthetic. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our industry-leading styling team elevates each event with unparalleled attention to detail.

STYLING ELEMENTS

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therese moussa choker events stylist

Therese Moussa Choker

Creative Director & Executive Stylist

Therese’s passion and expertise lie in creating beautiful events that leave guests in awe. As the driving force behind The Grounds’ most popular and highly anticipated events, she takes pride in transforming the space into works of art. With a Bachelor of Design under her belt, Therese has an attention to detail that is unmatched and creates incredible conceptual designs to establish the tone and mood of a space. Her work is characterised by a constant drive to push boundaries in all elements, ensuring a truly innovative outcome.

Therese is responsible for the aesthetics and visual attractions across all areas of The Grounds, and she brings this same level of commitment to all our events. As the leader of our in-house styling team, she ensures that every event is nothing less than perfect. Her team work tirelessly to create dynamic tablescapes, unique signage, food styling and everything in between, to make sure it is an event that you and your guests will never forget.

Breakfast Event

Start the day with delicious bites, warm conversation, and a morning made for celebration.

PERFECT FOR:

Moments that shine all morning.

High Tea

Treat yourself and your guests to a beautifully curated high tea, full of flavour, charm, and effortless elegance.

PERFECT FOR:

Chic and stylish moments.

Shared Lunch

Gather your nearest and dearest for a shared feast of vibrant flavours, thoughtful touches, and an afternoon to remember.

PERFECT FOR:

Birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones worth celebrating.

Alternate Serve Dinner

Dine in style over a three-course alternate serve menu, where exquisite flavours and thoughtful touches make the evening truly special.

PERFECT FOR:

Special occasions done beautifully.

Arbour Dinner

Celebrate beneath The Arbour’s canopy, where lush greenery and soft fairy lights create a warm, unforgettable backdrop for your special occasion.

PERFECT FOR:

Birthdays, reunions, and all life’s special celebrations.

Cocktail Party

Raise a glass to an evening of canapés, drinks, and delight, perfect for celebrating life’s special moments.

PERFECT FOR:

Celebrating life, love, and everything in between.

BREAKFAST EVENT

Start the day with delicious bites, warm conversation, and a morning made for celebration.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2026 – 27
2 Hour Event
pp
2 Hour Event

minimum numbers

The Patio
Min 0 - 50
The Atrium
Min 51 - 150
The Coffee Factory
Min 51 - 150

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 2 Hour Exclusive Event (8:30am - 10:30am)
  • Ambient Music
  • Shared Breakfast Menu
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator
  • Assorted Artisan Pastries
  • Professional Event Supervisor and Wait Staff
  • 2 Hour Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Bump-In and Bump-Out

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HIGH TEA

Treat yourself and your guests to a beautifully curated high tea, full of flavour, charm, and effortless elegance.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2025-26
2 Hour Event
pp
2 Hour Event 105 pp

minimum numbers

The Patio
Min 0 - 50
The Atrium
Min 51 - 150
The Coffee Factory
Min 51 - 150

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 2 Hour Exclusive Event (8:30am - 10:30am or 1pm - 3pm)
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator
  • Shared High Tea Menu (5 Sweet and 5 Savoury Options)
  • Professional Event Supervisor and Wait Staff
  • 2 Hour Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Bump-In and Bump-Out
  • Ambient Music

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SHARED LUNCH

Gather your nearest and dearest for a shared feast of vibrant flavours, thoughtful touches, and an afternoon to remember.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
2 Hour Event
pp
3 Hour Exclusive Event 120 pp

minimum numbers

The Atrium
Min 51 - 150
The Patio
Min 0 - 50

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 3 Hour Exclusive Event
  • Professional Event Supervisor and Wait Staff
  • Antipasto Board
  • Ambient Music
  • 3 Shared Mains and Sides
  • Standard Table Setting
  • 3 Hour Standard Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Bump-In and Bump-Out
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator

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ALTERNATE SERVE DINNER

Dine in style over a three-course alternate serve menu, where exquisite flavours and thoughtful touches make the evening truly special.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2025 – 26
2 Hour Event
pp
4 Hour Event (7:00pm - 11:00pm) 165 pp

minimum numbers

The Atrium
Min 51 - 150
The Coffee Factory
Min 51 - 150

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 4 Hour Exclusive Event (7pm - 11pm)
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator
  • 3 Course Alternative Serve Menu
  • Professional Event Supervisor, Wait Staff and Security
  • 4 Hour Standard Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Bump-In and Bump-Out

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SEATED DINNER

Celebrate beneath The Arbour’s canopy, where lush greenery and soft fairy lights create a warm, unforgettable backdrop for your special occasion.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2025
2 Hour Event
pp
Standard (Non-Alcoholic) Package 130 pp
Standard Alcoholic Package 15 pp
Two Dessert Canapes 15 pp
Three Dessert Canapes 23 pp

minimum numbers

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 3 hour non-alcoholic beverage package
  • 2 course set menu with sides
  • Standard events table setting
  • Bar tunes
  • Professional event staff
  • 30 minute complimentary bump in & bump out
  • Enquire with our events team for full package inclusions
  • Available Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, during the months of June, July, and August

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COCKTAIL PARTY

Raise a glass to an evening of canapés, drinks, and delight, perfect for celebrating life’s special moments.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2025 – 26
2 Hour Event
pp
4 Hour Event 145 pp

minimum numbers

The Eveleigh
Min 201 +
Linseed House
Min 201 +
The Garden
Min 151 - 200
The Atrium
Min 51 - 150
The Coffee Factory
Min 51 - 150

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 4 Hour Exclusive Event (7pm - 11pm)
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator
  • 6 Regular Canapès (3 Hot and 3 Cold)
  • Professional Event Supervisor, Wait Staff and Security
  • 4 Hour Standard Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Bump-In and Bump-Out

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Venues

The Atrium

A Parisian-inspired garden parlour with antique flourishes and an abundance of hanging botanicals.
Seated

SEATED

40 – 80
Cocktail

COCKTAIL

100 – 150
caberet

CABARET

50 – 80
theatre

THEATRE

50 – 100

The Patio

An airy alfresco setting sublimely framed by rustic brickwork, bright florals and rambling greenery.
Seated

SEATED

20 – 40
Cocktail

COCKTAIL

30 – 50

The Coffee Factory

A state-of-the-art coffee roastery turns into an arresting events space with art deco railway heritage.
Seated

SEATED

50 – 80
Cocktail

COCKTAIL

50 – 200

BREAKFAST EVENT

Start the day with delicious bites, warm conversation, and a morning made for celebration.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2026 – 27
2 Hour Event
pp
2 Hour Event

minimum numbers

The Patio
Min 0 - 50
The Atrium
Min 51 - 150
The Coffee Factory
Min 51 - 150

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 2 Hour Exclusive Event (8:30am - 10:30am)
  • Ambient Music
  • Shared Breakfast Menu
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator
  • Assorted Artisan Pastries
  • Professional Event Supervisor and Wait Staff
  • 2 Hour Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Bump-In and Bump-Out

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HIGH TEA

Treat yourself and your guests to a beautifully curated high tea, full of flavour, charm, and effortless elegance.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2025-26
2 Hour Event
pp
2 Hour Event 105 pp

minimum numbers

The Patio
Min 0 - 50
The Atrium
Min 51 - 150
The Coffee Factory
Min 51 - 150

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 2 Hour Exclusive Event (8:30am - 10:30am or 1pm - 3pm)
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator
  • Shared High Tea Menu (5 Sweet and 5 Savoury Options)
  • Professional Event Supervisor and Wait Staff
  • 2 Hour Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Bump-In and Bump-Out
  • Ambient Music

#description

SHARED LUNCH

Gather your nearest and dearest for a shared feast of vibrant flavours, thoughtful touches, and an afternoon to remember.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
2 Hour Event
pp
3 Hour Exclusive Event 120 pp

minimum numbers

The Atrium
Min 51 - 150
The Patio
Min 0 - 50

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 3 Hour Exclusive Event
  • Professional Event Supervisor and Wait Staff
  • Antipasto Board
  • Ambient Music
  • 3 Shared Mains and Sides
  • Standard Table Setting
  • 3 Hour Standard Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Bump-In and Bump-Out
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator

#description

ALTERNATE SERVE DINNER

Dine in style over a three-course alternate serve menu, where exquisite flavours and thoughtful touches make the evening truly special.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2025 – 26
2 Hour Event
pp
4 Hour Event (7:00pm - 11:00pm) 165 pp

minimum numbers

The Atrium
Min 51 - 150
The Coffee Factory
Min 51 - 150

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 4 Hour Exclusive Event (7pm - 11pm)
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator
  • 3 Course Alternative Serve Menu
  • Professional Event Supervisor, Wait Staff and Security
  • 4 Hour Standard Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Bump-In and Bump-Out

#description

SEATED DINNER

Celebrate beneath The Arbour’s canopy, where lush greenery and soft fairy lights create a warm, unforgettable backdrop for your special occasion.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2025
2 Hour Event
pp
Standard (Non-Alcoholic) Package 130 pp
Standard Alcoholic Package 15 pp
Two Dessert Canapes 15 pp
Three Dessert Canapes 23 pp

minimum numbers

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 3 hour non-alcoholic beverage package
  • 2 course set menu with sides
  • Standard events table setting
  • Bar tunes
  • Professional event staff
  • 30 minute complimentary bump in & bump out
  • Enquire with our events team for full package inclusions
  • Available Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, during the months of June, July, and August

#description

COCKTAIL PARTY

Raise a glass to an evening of canapés, drinks, and delight, perfect for celebrating life’s special moments.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2025 – 26
2 Hour Event
pp
4 Hour Event 145 pp

minimum numbers

The Eveleigh
Min 201 +
Linseed House
Min 201 +
The Garden
Min 151 - 200
The Atrium
Min 51 - 150
The Coffee Factory
Min 51 - 150

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 4 Hour Exclusive Event (7pm - 11pm)
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator
  • 6 Regular Canapès (3 Hot and 3 Cold)
  • Professional Event Supervisor, Wait Staff and Security
  • 4 Hour Standard Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Bump-In and Bump-Out

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