Summer Gatherings

Celebrate in style with a summer soirรฉe at The Grounds! Whether it’s a special occasion or an overdue catch-up with friends and family, we’ve got the perfect spot for your sun-soaked event.

Make It Special

Our iconic, character-filled venues and stunning seasonal styling set the perfect scene for any celebration. Whether it’s a rustic alfresco setting or an intimate private space, we’ll craft anย  atmosphere that truly captures the spirit of summer.

For all occasions, great and small

We’re no stranger to spectacular celebrations of all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s to mark an important milestone, spend time with loved ones or host a large scale function, we can help you create a sun-soaked summer soirรฉe to remember.

event spaces

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 Australiaโ€™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

Food stations

CHEF PAUL MCGRATH

GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF

Chef Paul McGrathโ€™s diverse career has spanned 30 years at the forefront of the Sydney dining scene. Born in County Cork Ireland, McGrathโ€™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 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.

Whether itโ€™s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our industry-leading styling team elevates each event with unparalleled attention to detail, letting you celebrate summer in style.

STYLING ELEMENTS

therese moussa choker events stylist

Therese Moussa Choker

Creative Director & Executive Stylist

Thereseโ€™s passion and expertise lie in creating beautiful events that leave guests in awe. As the driving force behind The Groundsโ€™ 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.

The Grounds Events | Summer Weddings in The Garden

Summer Weddings

Host your fairytale wedding at The Grounds, where lush gardens, summer breezes, and stylish spaces create the perfect backdrop for your love story.

PERFECT FOR:

Weddings of all styles and sizes.

Breakfast Event

Gather with friends & family over a gorgeous breakfast menu that’s sure to delight.

PERFECT FOR:

Formal breakfast occasions, offsite team celebrations, family occasions.

Shared Lunch

Celebrate with your nearest and dearest over a scrumptious banquet menu, sharing great food and memorable moments.

PERFECT FOR:

Birthdays, Reunions, Family Occasions

High Tea

Indulge in the finer things in life with an exquisite high tea experience, surrounded by your nearest and dearest.

PERFECT FOR:

Birthdays, Baby Showers, Kitchen Teas

Shared Dinner

Gather with loved ones and indulge in a finely crafted banquet menu, to share great food and great company – no matter the occasion.

PERFECT FOR:

Engagements, Birthdays, Reunions

Cocktail Dinner

Make your next event a delightful soiree with this cocktail event package, perfect for celebrations of all kinds.

PERFECT FOR:

Engagements, Reunions, Birthdays

Alternate Menu Dinner

Mark milestones, celebrate coming together and enjoy the company of those around you over a delicious set menu dinner.

PERFECT FOR:

Engagements, Birthdays, Reunions

Summer Weddings

Host your fairytale wedding at The Grounds, where lush gardens, summer breezes, and stylish spaces create the perfect backdrop for your love story.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2025
Seated Events (Jan-Mar 2025)
155 pp

minimum numbers

The Eveleigh
Min 201 +
Linseed House
Min 201 +
The Garden
Min 151 - 200

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 5 Hour Exclusive Event
  • Complimentary Bellini on Arrival
  • Delicious Standard Mezze Selection
  • 2-Course Alternate Serve Menu
  • 4.5 Hour Standard Beverage Package

Only valid for wedding receptions taking place from 1 January – 31 March 2025. Subject to availability. Minimum spend and venue hire charges may apply. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer not negotiable and cannot be exchanged for cash, discounts or other inclusions.

BREAKFAST EVENTS (8:30am - 10:30am)

Gather with friends & family over a gorgeous breakfast menu that’s sure to delight.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
Monday - Sunday
79 pp

minimum numbers

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 2 Hour Exclusive Event
  • Shared Breakfast Set Menu
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Standard Table Setting
  • The Grounds Event Staff
  • Enquire with our team for full package inclusions.

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 20 people for all daytime bookings. 6. Alcoholic beverage package not available for breakfast events.

SHARED LUNCH

Celebrate with your nearest and dearest over a scrumptious banquet menu, sharing great food and memorable moments.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
3 Hour Exclusive Event
115 pp

minimum numbers

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 3 Hour Exclusive Event (12:00pm - 3:00pm)
  • Shared Lunch Set Menu
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Shared Lunch
  • Standard Table Setting
  • The Grounds Event Staff

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 20 people for all daytime bookings.

This package is available in The Patio, The Atrium, The Tearoom 7 days a week. Available in The Coffee Factory on Sundays only.

HIGH TEA

Indulge in the finer things in life with an exquisite high tea experience, surrounded by your nearest and dearest.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024-25
2 Hour Exclusive Event
105 pp

minimum numbers

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • Exclusive 2 Hour Event (from 8:30am or 1:00pm)
  • Shared High Tea Set Menu
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Standard High Tea Table Setting
  • The Grounds Event Staff
  • Enquire with our team for the full list of package inclusions.

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 20 people for all daytime bookings.

Alcoholic beverage packages available for an additional 15pp.

SHARED DINNER

Gather with loved ones and indulge in a finely crafted banquet menu, to share great food and great company – no matter the occasion.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
4 Hour Event (7:00pm - 11:00pm)
175 pp

minimum numbers

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 4 Hour Exclusive Event (7:00pm - 11:00pm)
  • 1x Shared Entree Platter
  • 3x Shared Mains & 3x Shared Sides
  • 3x Dessert Canapes
  • 3.5hr Standard Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Standard Table Setting
  • Security for the duration of your event
  • The Grounds Event Staff
  • Enquire with our events team for full package inclusions.

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events
taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 50
people for alternate and cocktail bookings. 6. Minimum of 30 people for shared bookings.

COCKTAIL DINNER

Make your next event a delightful soiree with this cocktail event package, perfect for celebrations of all kinds.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
4 Hour Event (7:00pm - 11:00pm)
145 pp

minimum numbers

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 4 Hour Exclusive Event
  • Antipasto Grazing Table
  • 3x Hot Canapes
  • 3x Cold Canapes
  • 2x Substantial Canapes
  • 3.5hr Standard Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Standard Cocktail Furniture
  • Security for the duration of your event
  • The Grounds Event Staff
  • Enquire with our events team for full package inclusions.

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events
taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 50
people for alternate and cocktail bookings. 6. Minimum of 30 people for shared bookings.

ALTERNATE DINNER

Mark milestones, celebrate coming together and enjoy the company of those around you over a delicious set menu dinner.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
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
  • Alternate Plated Entree
  • Alternate Plated Main
  • 3x Dessert Canapes
  • Standard Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Standard Table Setting
  • Security for the duration of your event
  • The Grounds Event Staff

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events
taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 50
people for alternate and cocktail bookings. 6. Minimum of 30 people for shared bookings.

Venues

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

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 Garden

A uniquely immersive botanical backdrop for your next event, with 3 distinct spaces and thriving greenery.
Seated

SEATED

110 – 180
Cocktail

COCKTAIL

150 – 380
theatre

THEATRE

75 – 150

The Patio

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

SEATED

20 – 40
Cocktail

COCKTAIL

30 – 50

Summer Weddings

Host your fairytale wedding at The Grounds, where lush gardens, summer breezes, and stylish spaces create the perfect backdrop for your love story.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2025
Seated Events (Jan-Mar 2025)
155 pp

minimum numbers

The Eveleigh
Min 201 +
Linseed House
Min 201 +
The Garden
Min 151 - 200

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 5 Hour Exclusive Event
  • Complimentary Bellini on Arrival
  • Delicious Standard Mezze Selection
  • 2-Course Alternate Serve Menu
  • 4.5 Hour Standard Beverage Package

Only valid for wedding receptions taking place from 1 January – 31 March 2025. Subject to availability. Minimum spend and venue hire charges may apply. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer not negotiable and cannot be exchanged for cash, discounts or other inclusions.

BREAKFAST EVENTS (8:30am - 10:30am)

Gather with friends & family over a gorgeous breakfast menu that’s sure to delight.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
Monday - Sunday
79 pp

minimum numbers

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 2 Hour Exclusive Event
  • Shared Breakfast Set Menu
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Standard Table Setting
  • The Grounds Event Staff
  • Enquire with our team for full package inclusions.

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 20 people for all daytime bookings. 6. Alcoholic beverage package not available for breakfast events.

SHARED LUNCH

Celebrate with your nearest and dearest over a scrumptious banquet menu, sharing great food and memorable moments.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
3 Hour Exclusive Event
115 pp

minimum numbers

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 3 Hour Exclusive Event (12:00pm - 3:00pm)
  • Shared Lunch Set Menu
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Shared Lunch
  • Standard Table Setting
  • The Grounds Event Staff

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 20 people for all daytime bookings.

This package is available in The Patio, The Atrium, The Tearoom 7 days a week. Available in The Coffee Factory on Sundays only.

HIGH TEA

Indulge in the finer things in life with an exquisite high tea experience, surrounded by your nearest and dearest.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024-25
2 Hour Exclusive Event
105 pp

minimum numbers

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • Exclusive 2 Hour Event (from 8:30am or 1:00pm)
  • Shared High Tea Set Menu
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Standard High Tea Table Setting
  • The Grounds Event Staff
  • Enquire with our team for the full list of package inclusions.

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 20 people for all daytime bookings.

Alcoholic beverage packages available for an additional 15pp.

SHARED DINNER

Gather with loved ones and indulge in a finely crafted banquet menu, to share great food and great company – no matter the occasion.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
4 Hour Event (7:00pm - 11:00pm)
175 pp

minimum numbers

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 4 Hour Exclusive Event (7:00pm - 11:00pm)
  • 1x Shared Entree Platter
  • 3x Shared Mains & 3x Shared Sides
  • 3x Dessert Canapes
  • 3.5hr Standard Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Standard Table Setting
  • Security for the duration of your event
  • The Grounds Event Staff
  • Enquire with our events team for full package inclusions.

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events
taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 50
people for alternate and cocktail bookings. 6. Minimum of 30 people for shared bookings.

COCKTAIL DINNER

Make your next event a delightful soiree with this cocktail event package, perfect for celebrations of all kinds.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
4 Hour Event (7:00pm - 11:00pm)
145 pp

minimum numbers

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

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 4 Hour Exclusive Event
  • Antipasto Grazing Table
  • 3x Hot Canapes
  • 3x Cold Canapes
  • 2x Substantial Canapes
  • 3.5hr Standard Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Standard Cocktail Furniture
  • Security for the duration of your event
  • The Grounds Event Staff
  • Enquire with our events team for full package inclusions.

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events
taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 50
people for alternate and cocktail bookings. 6. Minimum of 30 people for shared bookings.

ALTERNATE DINNER

Mark milestones, celebrate coming together and enjoy the company of those around you over a delicious set menu dinner.

Pricing

VALID FOR 2024 – 25
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
  • Alternate Plated Entree
  • Alternate Plated Main
  • 3x Dessert Canapes
  • Standard Alcoholic Beverage Package
  • Standard Table Setting
  • Security for the duration of your event
  • The Grounds Event Staff

1. Minimum spends apply per venue. 2. Long weekend and public holiday surcharges apply. 3. Prices are valid through events
taking place up until 31st June, 2025 4. Package pricing not available in conjunction with any other offers. 5. Minimum of 50
people for alternate and cocktail bookings. 6. Minimum of 30 people for shared bookings.

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