Frequently Asked Questions
Functions @ Star of Greece
At the Star of Greece, we think life’s full of reasons to celebrate…we can help you celebrate your next function. Our team will take the stress away from you and make your event seriously memorable.
Pop the bubbly, bring out the platters, don your dancing shoes, and enjoy delicious food and your favourite company.
Our iconic venue is named after the famous Star of Greece shipwreck, which sadly sunk not far from shore here in 1888.
When do I need a function menu?
Groups of 10 to 20 people are required to select the Chefs Menu. Children can select from the children’s menu or a la carte menu. Groups will be accommodated in the main restaurant, Terrace or Southside and depending, on size, may be on two tables. Tables are allocated on the day of dining and we do our best to accommodate all requests. please be aware tables are allocated based on the day you book, so get it early!
For groups of 20 or more we offer the Southside room, accommodating up to 26 people. The seaside deck becomes an awesome outside option if weather permits. This room is also available for smaller groups looking to have a private space. Be aware though, that other customers pass through one end of the room en route to bathrooms. The minimum spend is $5k.
Large bookings can book the entire venue exclusively and prices are based on a minimum spend.
Capacities
Seated Meals: Southside 26
Total (Southside, Restaurant & Terrace) 100
Cocktail
Total (Southside, Restaurant & Terrace) 120
Menu Options
We offer a Chefs Menu and Function Menu depending on the size of your booking. Chefs Menu applies for bookings of 10- 20 guests, thereafter the Function menu applies. Our food is shared style, however, those with dietary requirements will have individual serves.
Chefs Menu $95 per person (for bookings of 10 to 20 people)
Bread + olives
Salt & pepper Port Willunga squid
Local South Australian fish ceviche or sashimi style
Fish of the Day
Beef eye fillet
Sides of salad or veg and potatoes
Chefs Menu + Dessert or Cheese platter $105 per person
Function Menu $85 per person (For bookings of 21 or more)
Bread + olives
Salt & pepper Port Willunga squid
Fish of the Day
Beef eye fillet
Sides of salad or veg and potatoes
Function Menu + dessert or cheese $95 per person
Seasonal menus will be provided two weeks prior to your event to enable the chef to use fresh, seasonable produce.
Cocktail Menu $120 per person
15 dishes around the room (hot & cold)
Sample dishes:
SA fried prawns with Asian salad and nan jim dressing
Hervey bay scallops with chilli almond butter, citrus salad
Confit duck leg terrine, pickled golden beetroot, puff rice
Wagyu beef ragu, sourdough, Parmesan
Tomato and goats ricotta tartlets, garlic, basil
Beverage Packages
You can select from our beverage packages below, price per person, or order from the current wine list.
All packages include sparking wine x 1, cider x 1, beers x 2, rose x 1, white and red wine x 2 of each. You will be provided with the list from which to select two weeks prior to your event.
Time Basic
3 hour $73
4 hour $85
5 hour $95
Star of Greece practises responsible service of alcohol at all times. Should it be necessary, guest may be refused alcohol if they are deemed to be intoxicated.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have a range of really well trained staff to cook, serve, and manage the on-the-day operations of your function.
Rest assured – we’ll make your functions dreams come true.
Seating plans for exclusive events can be provided on request. Bookings of 10-20 will be allocated tables on the day and may be placed on two adjacent tables.
Music & AV
Live music and or a DJ is only permitted when the entire venue is booked exclusively. For non-exclusive events, music will be selected by the venue. Bookings for the Southside or outside deck area will have music selected by the venue.
Speeches cannot be undertaken unless the venue has been hired exclusively.
Outside Food
Please be advised we do not allow any food, including cakes, to be consumed on the premises. Our staff will place a candle in a dessert and share in the birthday celebrations. Weddings hiring the venue exclusively can discuss these arrangements with our function manager.
Venue Hire
There is no venue hire, however, a seasonal spend applies depending on the day of the week and time of the year. Contact us with your preferred date and we can advise accordingly. Items that can be used towards the minimum spend include – all food served by the venue, beverage packages, wine, spirits, beers, softs drinks, tea/coffee.
Access Timing & Set Up
Lunch service commences at 12 noon, with last drinks at 4.30 pm and all guests must depart by 5.00 pm. Dinner functions commence at 6.30 pm with last drinks served at 11.30 pm and completed by midnight. Guests can access the venue for decorations between 10 am and 12 noon for lunch events and between 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm for evening functions. If any set-up is to be done by Star of Greece staff, the cost of set up will be passed onto the customers based on the amount of time needed.
Star of Greece will provide tables, chairs, glasses, cutlery & crockery for all function bookings. We do not permit bringing in your own tables, chairs, cutlery, glasses or crockery.
Cocktail events require the removal of most furniture and returning after the event which attracts a labor cost of $500 per event.
Confirmation / Deposit / Payment
A tentative booking can be made, however, bookings are not confirmed until a deposit of $500 has been paid. Bookings can be made online for groups of 10-20 where you will be promoted to select your menu and pay the appropriate deposit.
A surcharge of 15% applies to bookings on public holidays.
Credit card incur a charge of 1%.
Cancellations
If for unforeseen circumstances you are unable to attend your event, the deposit may be refunded up to fifteen business days prior to the function, after this time it is non-refundable.
Final payment must be paid 7 days prior to your event, after which time the final payment in non-refundable.
Linen
Can we bring in linen table cloths? Yes, the price is $20 per cloth to hire in and cover additional costs of labor.
Prices and menus are subject to change.
