Frequently asked questions

Q: Do you have a selection of menus to choose from? And do you cater for special dietary needs?

A: Yes we can offer a comprehensive range of menu options, from cocktail parties and light buffets to elegant smorgasbords and formal dinners. We can individually cater with vegetarian, allergy free and gluten-free or other specialized meals.

Q: Can we get married in the garden?

A: Yes, for a fee we can make available our rose arbour and/or gazebo for the wedding ceremony and provide a table and a dozen chairs. Extra chairs are available for hire.

Q: Do you provide chair covers and sashes?

A: For an additional charge, we can assist in the hiring of chair covers and sashes in a wide variety of colours.

Q: Who provides the room decorations?

A: We can arrange a florist with whom you can co-ordinate your room decorations in a style and colour to complement your function.

Q: We have some children attending our function, do you have a kids menu and do you provide high chairs?

A: Yes, we can offer a kids menu for children aged 2 to 10 years. Children under 2 years of age are free of charge but no meal is provided for them, unless prior special arrangements are made. A child over 10 years of age is charged as an adult and receives a full adult meal. We are able to provide a limited number of high chairs. You are welcome to bring your own high chairs.

Q: Do you have wheelchair access?

A: Our venue is easily accessible by wheelchair via a ramped entryway. We also have a toilet with disabled facilities on site.

Q: Do you provide bridal accommodation?

A: We have the “Champagne Rose” bridal suite available on-site. Included in the tariff are champagne, chocolates and flowers, a continental breakfast, spa and undercover parking. For weddings booked in June, July or August we have a special offer of a complimentary night’s accommodation for the evening of the wedding.

Charlotte Apartments also has specially appointed romantic suites. Ask about a wedding package. www.charlotteapartments.com.au

Q: Could you recommend somewhere for our guests to stay after the function?

A: We have a studio and two bedroom apartment on-site, or brand new 4 ½ star serviced apartments, Charlotte Apartments, a few minutes drive away. (www.charlotteapartments.com.au). We can provide special rates for those guests attending a function with us.

Q: Are you a licensed venue?

A: Fully licensed bar facilities are available. We provide an extensive wine and beverage list, at very competitive prices. Should you have a particular wine preference that is not on our list, please enquire as to its availability. Due to liquor licensing laws, we are unable to permit guests to bring liquor onto, or be taken off, the premises.

Q: Who organizes the music for our function?

A: The details for musical arrangements will need to be confirmed at the time of booking your function. We can recommend and assist in the hiring of musicians to complement your function.

Q: How do we make a booking?

A: A minimum deposit of $550 is required as confirmation of your venue booking, and will be deducted from your final account. We will accept cash, cheque and eftpos.

Q: What happens to our deposit if we need to cancel our function?

A: Should you unfortunately need to cancel your function your deposit will be retained by the Bathurst Convention & Function Centre. In the event the cancelled date is re-booked we will refund the deposit in full.

Should you wish to transfer to another date, a second deposit of $550 will be required. When the original date is re-booked, the original deposit will be refunded.