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 or more 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.
We do not book the outside deck without having an inside option. We confirm bookings inside and note a preference for the outside deck, unless you are booking private spaces as mentioned above.
Capacities
Seated Meals: Southside 26
Total (Southside, Restaurant & Terrace) 100
Cocktail
Total (Southside, Restaurant & Terrace) 120
Menu Options
We offer a Chefs Menu (shared style food) depending on the size of your booking. Chefs Menu applies for bookings of 10 and above. Our food is shared style, however, those with dietary requirements will have individual serves.
For an additional cost per person, your guests can select their own entree, main course and dessert. Price is on application and subject to availability.
Chefs Menu $95 per person (for bookings of 10 to 20 people) Each course is shared
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
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.
Terms and Conditions
1. Definitions
In this agreement the following terms (in both singular and plural forms) will have the respective meanings assigned to them.
Company – means The Star of Greece
Client – means any person or company or authorised representative of that company.
Force majeure – means an act, event or cause which is beyond the reasonable control of the concerned party, including: Act of God, peril of the sea, accident of navigation, war, sabotage, riot, insurrection, civil commotion, national emergency (whether in fact or law), marital law, fire, lightning, flood, cyclone, earthquake, landslide, storm or other adverse weather conditions, explosion, power shortage, strike or other labour difficulty (whether or not involving employees of the party concerned), epidemic, pandemic, quarantine, radiation or radioactive contamination. ; ii. action or inaction of a government or government or other competent authority (including a court of competent jurisdiction), including expropriation, restraint, prohibition, intervention, requisition, requirement, direction or embargo by legislation, regulation, decree or other legal enforceable order, and iii. breakdown of plant, machinery or equipment or shortages of labour, transportation, fuel, power or plant, machinery, equipment or material;
Functions and Event Agreement and the agreement – means this entire document and including but not limited to any schedules, price lists or brochures.
Organiser – means the person or persons appointed by authority signs this agreement on behalf of the function.
2. Alcohol & Minors
i. Star of Greece is a licensed premises that operates pursuant to the Liquor Act 2007 and in accordance with the principles of Responsible Service of Alcohol, the governing law in SA.
ii. Any patron under the age of 18 years is not permitted to consume any form of liquor. Star of Greece reserves the right to evict any minor found consuming alcohol.
3. Confirmation of Booking
i. To secure the event booking, the Organiser is required to pay a $500 deposit
ii. A booking will NOT be confirmed until The Star of Greece receives deposit payment and signed terms & conditions.
iii. A tentative booking will only be held for a maximum of seven (7) days.
4. Confirmation of Numbers
i. Confirmation of guaranteed/minimum numbers is required no less than 14 days prior to the function date.
ii. As the final invoice is based on this number, charges will be based on guaranteed numbers or a final head count (as recorded by the duty manager), whichever is greater.
5. Price & Payment
i. The client agrees that on the function date there will be a minimum spend of an amount no less than the amount quoted by the Event Coordinator. The minimum spend is based on food and beverage purchases. If the minimum spend is not met with food and beverage purchases, the balance will be charged as room hire. The minimum spend differs depending on the season.
ii. Every effort is made to ensure prices remain as printed however these may be subject to change without notice.
iii. All pricing is inclusive of GST.
iv. All credit card payments attract a 1% surcharge.
v. Public Holiday attract a 15% surcharge. When the public holiday surcharge is applied, there will be no 1% credit card surcharge.
6. Cancellation & Force Majeure
i. If a party (“the affected party”) becomes unable, wholly or in part, by force majeure to carry out an obligation placed on it under this Agreement:
a. Cancellation of the function is available at the request of the Organiser;
b. Any pre-payment is forfeited
ii. If cancellation of function is made less than 14 days before the function date, any and all payments will be retained by The Star of Greece.
iii. If the booking is cancelled due to COVID 19 forced restrictions on the venue or by SA health Law restrictions, any monnies paid prior to the event will be held in credit for a future function.
7. Details & Specific Requirements
i. The Star of Greece can quote for and arrange any equipment that may be required for the function, e.g. DJ, AV equipment etc. These charges will be added on to the total function bill inclusive of a 20% service fee;
ii. Any and all specific arrangements and requests relating to menus, beverages, entertainment, audio/visual requirements and particular room arrangement must be confirmed no less than fourteen (14) days prior to the function, or as otherwise previously agreed between The Star of Greece and the Organiser;
iii. If menu details are not provided within this period, The Star of Greece cannot guarantee the availability of the dishes chosen;
iv. Dietary Requirements: please advise if any guests attending the function have any specific dietary needs or requirements a minimum 14 days before your function. The Star of Greece shall not be held accountable for any loss or injury incurred by a guest due to the non-disclosure of a specific dietary requirement
v. Confetti & glitter are not permitted – if it is brought into the venue, a $200 cleaning fee will be charged to your group.
vi. Decorations including flowers, balloon arches etc can be provided so long as they do not cause damage. These items must be listed in this agreement and signed off by Star of Greece representative. These items must be removed at the conclusion of your Function, unless agreed otherwise in advance. Items not collected by 9am the morning after the function will be removed and the cost may be passed on to the Client.
8. Responsibilities relating to the venue
i. The Organiser agrees to begin the function and vacate the designated function space at the scheduled times agreed upon. In the event that a function should go beyond the agreed finishing time, set up can be done up to 1 hour before the Event start time, and no earlier unless prior agreement has been made.
ii. The organiser agrees to cover all costs, expenses and outgoings for the provision of security measures for events. The need for security at the event shall be at the sole discretion of The Star of Greece. Determination of the particular mode and extent of such security shall also be determined by The Star of Greece.
iii. Fire exits are not to be obstructed at any time. Star of Greece reserves the right to adjust any set up or exhibitions to ensure that all Health and Safety and Fire Regulation codes are not breached;
iv. All suppliers must provide information in all matters of room and equipment set up, access and delivery, and removal;
v. The relevant venue will only accept deliveries of goods or equipment on the day of the event, no more than 2 hours before the Event start time. It is the responsibility of the Organiser that all equipment and goods be both delivered to and removed from the venue within the same day of the event, or as otherwise agreed between Venue Management and the Organiser. The Star of Greece does not accept responsibility for the storage of goods and equipment before, during, or after the event.
9. Unforeseen Circumstances
i. In the event that The Star of Greece is unable to comply with any provisions within this contract by virtue of any cancellation or interruption to gas or electricity supplies, industrial disputes, equipment failure, unavailability of food or equipment, or any other unforeseen contingency, the relevant venue management reserves the right to cancel any booking and/or refund any deposit without notice;
ii. In the event that the venue be unavailable due to such aforementioned unforeseen circumstances, The Star of Greece reserves the right to substitute similar venues.
Every effort will be made to advise the Organiser of such a change in advance;
10. Consent to Terms & Conditions
i. By signing these terms and conditions the Organiser accepts full responsibility for insurance cover for the event booked and all associated activities involved upon the Company’s premises. The Organiser agrees to cover rectification (by repair or replacement) of any damage caused, as well as agreeing to indemnify the Company for any loss of trade or other costs involved due to any damage caused to the premises;
ii. The Organiser consents to the use and occupation of the venue at their own risk. The organiser hereby agrees to keep the Company indemnified against all actions, suits, claims, demands, costs and expenses brought against the Company arising out of injury or damage to any person or property from or during the use of the Company’s facilities;
iii. This agreement shall be governed and constructed in accordance with the laws of South Australia, Australia
Prices and menus are subject to change.
