Private Events

Waves is the perfect venue for any event – sweeping views of the ocean, delicious food, friendly service and all at a very reasonable cost.

Thank you for exploring our private events package. Our aim is to make your event not only incredible but also hassle-free. Therefore we have formed a number of private event packages to cater for your individual needs. Furthermore, we warmly welcome all enquiries via our functions coordinator at functions [at] wavesonthebeach.com.au or fill in the contact form on this page (preferred). From there, you can discuss one on one with our coordinator to help tailor-make an unforgettable event at Waves.

Some of our most popular private events have been:

• Birthday parties
• Engagement parties
• Work events
• Celebrations
• End of season parties
• Christmas parties
• Get togethers
• Reunions
• Surprise parties

SEATING CAPACITY

Seated Private Event: (3 or 4 courses) If you would like a Seated Private Event, we can seat up to 70 guests with a small dance area. The less guests the larger the dance area.

Finger Food Private Event: (Finger Food Package) If a Seated Private Event isn’t for you, we can do a Finger Food Private Event. We are finding Finger Food Events are the new trend and have become extremely popular. We have the capacity to hold up to 120 people.

MINIMUM CHARGES

(PLEASE NOTE – NO ROOM HIRE CHARGES)

The total minimum charge for a function at Waves on the Beach is listed below. The minimum spend indicates how much you need to spend with a food and beverage package.

May – September
Monday – Friday lunch session – $5000
Monday – Thursday dinner session – $5000
Friday – Sunday dinner session – $7000
Saturday – Sunday lunch session – $7000

October – April
Monday – Friday lunch session – $7000
Monday – Thursday dinner session – $7000
Friday – Sunday dinner session – $9000
Saturday – Sunday lunch session – $9000

Please note – Public Holidays including preceding day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day & Valentines Day will be $10000 minimum spend.

OPERATIONAL TIMES 

Lunch                   12pm – 4pm
Dinner                 6pm – 10pm or 6pm – 11pm

All prices are inclusive of GST.

BOOKINGS AND DEPOSITS

The deposit must be paid to make your booking. Full payment is to be given two weeks prior to your function. Final number of guests can be confirmed one week prior to your function. Any additional costs on the day of function must be finalised that day.

The Deposit Amount: $2000

All prices are inclusive of GST. Prices remain as quoted if booking made within 12 months. With any booking greater than 12 months in advance, management reserves the right to vary price at any point up till 3 months prior to function date. We do not accept AMEX, Diners or Cheques. Management can alter menu if particular produce is unavailable – we will endeavour to substitute produce to create a similar menu item as requested.

FINGER FOOD PACKAGE

$80.00 per person $28.00 per child ( 3 – 12 years of age) The finger foods are of generous proportions. We have a supervisor monitoring guest satisfaction to ensure that each and every guest is extremely satisfied. We will individually cater for any guests with special dietary requirements.

Finger Food Package

• Lamb Cigars – Slow roasted lamb shoulder with feta, mint & Middle Eastern spices, wrapped in crispy pastry, served with tzatziki
• Arancini – Panko-parmesan crumbed risotto balls filled with mozzarella, mushroom & pumpkin (v)
• Spicy salt calamari – Spicy salt seasoned calamari served with a chilli apple cider dipping sauce (gf)
• Bruschetta – Slice of sourdough with goats cheese, sunflower seed & basil pesto, roasted pumpkin & topped with toasted nut & seed sprinkle (v)
• Meatballs – Italian-style beef meatballs, oven-baked in Napoli & topped with basil pesto & mozzarella
• Soft Shell Taco – White corn tortillas filled with pulled pork & topped with slaw, coriander, jalapeno aioli & Mexican spices (gf)
• Mini box Satay -Marinated chicken breast served with a Malaysian style satay sauce & jasmine rice (gf)
• Mini box Fish & Chips – Mornington Pale Ale battered flathead fillets, chips & slaw

*** We will individually cater for any guests with special dietary requirements. *** We will individually cater for any guests with special dietary requirements.

3 course $70.00 (includes starter, main, and your choice of entrée or dessert) 4 course $80.00 (includes starter, entrée, main and dessert) Child $28.00 ( 3 – 12 years of age)

Starter

(On table when guests arrive)

• • • Shared antipasto – selection of cured meats, roasted vegetables, dips, olives and cheese

Entrée

(Select 2 to alternate)

• • Calamari | Spicy salt seasoned calamari served with pickled carrot & cucumber & a chilli apple cider dipping sauce (mildly spiced) (gf)
  • Lamb Cigars | Slow roasted lamb shoulder with feta, mint & Middle Eastern spices, wrapped in crispy pastry
  • Arancini | Panko-parmesan crumbed risotto balls filled with mozzarella, mushroom & pumpkin – served on Napoli with a basil aioli (v) or falafels (v+)
  • Satay | Marinated chicken breast topped with a Malaysian-style satay sauce & jasmine rice. (moderately spiced) (gf)
  • Spicy salt calamari w rocket salad (GF)

Main

(Select 2 to alternate)

• • Chicken Breast | Baked breast fillet stuffed with feta, sun-dried tomatoes & olives – served with sweet potato mash, seasonal vegetables & Napoli (gf)
  • Atlantic Salmon | Grilled fillet (250g) served with ginger lime soy sauce, pan-fried rice pattie, broccolini, beans, spinach & toasted almonds
  • Eye Fillet | Gippsland grass-fed beef tenderloin (250g), potato mash, seasonal vegetables & red wine jus (gf)
  • Thai Bowl | Fried cauliflower, Thai-style slaw, cherry tomatoes, peanuts, fried shallots, sweet potato glass noodles & zesty Thai dressing. (gf) (v+)

Dessert

(Select 2 to alternate)

• • • New York Cheesecake | topped with a berry compote, served with cream (gf)
    • Sticky Date pudding | served with butterscotch sauce & icecream
    • Lemon Meringue Pie | All butter shortbread base filled with a creamy lemon curd and topped with a marshmallowy Italian meringue. Served with cream
    • Choc Nutty Cake | A dairy-free chocolate cake tower topped with chocolate ganache and a dollop of peanut butter frosting. Served with dairy free icecream (gf) (v+)
    • Tea or Coffee
      *** For any special dietary requirements we can design the menu to suit your needs

• BEVERAGE PACKAGES

  (4 HOUR DURATION) Waves House Package        $55.00 per person Waves Premium Package   $65.00 per person Waves Deluxe Package        $70.00 per person Waves Non Alcoholic Package   $30.00 per person Waves Additional Spirit Package    +$45.00 per person All guests must take a Beverage Package. This entitles your guests to UNLIMITED beer, wine, sparkling and soft drinks. An additional Spirits Package can be taken or alternatively a running bar tab (at bar prices). Please note – bar will close 15 minutes prior to venue closing. We will refuse alcohol to any person we believe is intoxicated or unruly. Under no circumstances will alcohol be permitted outside of our venue. If an alcoholic beverage is unavailable a similar replacement will be offered.

  WAVES HOUSE PACKAGE

  • Cascade Light
  • Victoria Bitter
  • Carlton Draught
  • Varichon Et Clerc NV “Blanc de Blanc” Cuvee Sparkling
  • Geppetto Chardonnay
  • Twelve Signs Sauvignon Blanc
  • Hahns Herman’s Vineyard Shiraz
  • Scotchmans Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

  *** If taking a 5hr package (6pm-11pm) the price increases from $55 per person to $69 per person.

  WAVES PREMIUM PACKAGE

  • James Boag
  • Asahi
  • Politini NV Prosecco
  • Gapsted Moscato
  • Sidewood Estate Chardonnay
  • Hectors Bay Sauvignon Blanc
  • St Brioc Shiraz
  • Scotchmans Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

  *** If taking a 5hr package (6pm-11pm) the price increases from $65 per person to $81 per person.

  WAVES DELUXE PACKAGE

  • Mornington Pale Ale
  • Crown Lager
  • Flying Brick Apple or Pear Cider
  • Varichon Et Clerc NV Blanc de Blanc Cuvee
  • Politini NV Prosecco
  • Gapsted Moscato
  • Sidewood Estate Chardonnay
  • Geppetto Sauvignon Blanc
  • Scotchmans Hill “Jack & Jill” Pinot Noir
  • St Brioc Shiraz
  • Warramate Cabernet Sauvignon

  ***If taking a 5hr beverage package (6pm-11pm) the price increases from $70 per person to $88 per person.

  WAVES NON-ALCOHOLIC PACKAGE

  Soft Drinks Fruit Juices ***If taking a 5hr beverage package (6pm-11pm) the price increases from $30 per person to $38 per person.

  WAVES ADDITIONAL SPIRIT PACKAGE

  Johnny Walker Red Jim Beam Jack Daniels Bundaberg Rum Absolut Vodka Gordon’s Gin *** If taking a 5hr spirit package (6pm-11pm) the price increases from $45 per person to $57 per person. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.