Christmas Functions in Adelaide

Celebrate the festive season at The Meat & Wine Co.

Searching for Christmas party venues in Adelaide is tough, but the good news is, you’ve just found one of the best! The Meat & Wine Co has everything you need for a festive and memorable Christmas event.

Located in the heart of the CBD on Currie Street, the renovated Elder House offers a spectacular backdrop to any Christmas gathering. Join us for a sit-down lunch or dinner with one of our set menus, or opt for a personalised menu for something a little more unique.

Hosting Christmas functions in Adelaide

Designed in 1937 by renowned South Australian architect Walter Hervey Bagot, the heritage-listed Elder House is an iconic Adelaide building, and an atmospheric, historic location for your Christmas party. The bespoke knotted hanging ropes are utterly unique and breathtaking, and will set the stage for something magical this year.

  • Multiple private & semi-private dining spaces from 6 to 32 guests
  • Semi-private dining booths
  • Central location close to public transport
  • Total capacity: 160 guests

Christmas party set menus with The Meat & Wine Co

Fresh premium ingredients, phenomenal steak, and an Afrocentric heart, all with the odd Australian classic dish – that’s The Meat & Wine Co way, and it’s no less true at Christmas (just more festive). We offer set menus for Christmas dinner, Christmas lunch, or a personalised menu.

Our set menus for Christmas dinner will see your guests enjoy nibbles on arrival, followed by delicious entrees, mains, and desserts. Dinner options range in price, and include many of our most popular dishes from our A la Carte menu.

Join us for Christmas lunch in Adelaide and choose between fantastic two-course or three-course set menus. With a selection of some of our favourite dishes, all course options include a glass of house wine, beer, or a soft drink.

If you’re looking to make your lunch or dinner a little more special, consider requesting a personalised touch on the menu. This complimentary service allows you to add a company logo, image, or message to the menu for added branding.

About Christmas parties at The Meat & Wine Co

Christmas is always a crazy time for everyone, but here are the basics you need to know before booking your Christmas party with us to help everything go smoothly.

To secure your booking at The Meat & Wine Co, credit card details must be provided for all reservations of 11 or more guests. Should you cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the arrival time or fail to show for your reservation, a fee of $50 per person will be incurred.

We also recommend guests arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time to ensure we’re able to serve you on time.

To find out more about Christmas parties at The Meat & Wine Co, see our full terms and conditions below.

Set Menus

The below pricing and menus are valid from (October 30th 2024 – January 5th 2025

For 2025 set menus and pricing (valid from January 6th 2025) please head to our General Function pack

SET MENU 1: $98

ON ARRIVAL

Garlic Bread (V)
Buttermilk buns, garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic crisps

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil, Parmesan on sourdough

Szechuan Calamari
Lightly fried calamari, cucumber, onion, lemon, nam jim sauce

Pork Belly
Sticky chilli glaze, cabbage slaw, Japanese sesame dressing

MAIN

(Choose one per person)

Monte is the premium line of beef exclusively sourced for The Meat & Wine Co. Grilled to perfection with our unique basting.

Fillet 200g
Monte, Grain-Fed 150 Days, MB 2+

New Yorker 300g
Monte, Grain-Fed 150 Days, MB 2+

All of the above are served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce
Sauce selection: Blue Cheese / Creamy Garlic / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Mushroom / Peppercorn / Barbeque Relish / Veal Jus

Chicken Breast
Portuguese marinade, leek mash, spring vegetable, mint jus, crispy artichoke

Barramundi
Clams, baby potato, charred onion petal, capers, sweet lemon beurre noisette, fresh herbs

Roasted Miso Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, cannellini beans, citrus yoghurt, crispy mushroom, fresh herbs

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream, shortbread biscuit

Sticky Date
Sticky date sponge, beef dripping butterscotch, walnut tulies, creme anglaise, fior di latte gelato

SET MENU 2: $118

ON ARRIVAL

Garlic Bread (V)
Buttermilk buns, garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic crisps

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil, Parmesan on sourdough

Szechuan Calamari
Lightly fried calamari, cucumber, onion, lemon, nam jim sauce

AGED Wagyu Tartare
Wagyu Girello & dry-aged Rib-Eye, semi-dried tomato, egg yolk cream, condiments, anchovy aioli, Parmesan, crispy potato

MAIN

(Choose one per person)

New Yorker 350g
O’Connor, Grain-Fed 240 Days, MB 3+

Rib-Eye 350g
Monte, Grain-Fed 150 Days, MB 2+ 

Grilled to perfection with our unique basting

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs, lemon

All of the above are served with crunchy chips
or house salad and your choice of sauce.
Sauce selection: Blue Cheese / Creamy Garlic / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Mushroom / Peppercorn / Barbeque Relish / Veal Jus

Barramundi
Clams, baby potato, charred onion petal, capers, sweet lemon beurre noisette, fresh herbs

Roasted Miso Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, cannellini beans, citrus yoghurt, crispy mushroom, fresh herbs

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream, shortbread biscuit

Carrot Cake (V)
Cream cheese, white chocolate & carrot puree, crispy carrot, candied pistachio, walnut crumbs, fior di latte gelato

SET MENU 3: $135

ON ARRIVAL

Garlic Bread (V)
Buttermilk buns, garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic crisps

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil, Parmesan on sourdough

AGED Wagyu Tartare
Wagyu Girello & dry-aged Rib-Eye, semi-dried tomato, egg yolk cream, condiments, anchovy aioli, Parmesan, crispy potato

Szechuan Calamari
Lightly fried calamari, cucumber, onion, lemon, nam jim sauce

Boerewors
South African beef sausages with coriander & cumin, chakalaka & pap croquette, BBQ relish, onion rings

MAIN

(Choose one per person)

Fillet 300g
O’Connor, Grain-Fed 240 Days, MB 3+

Rump 500g
Wagyu, Grain-Fed 450 Days, MB 6+ 

Grilled to perfection with our unique basting

Rib Platter
Choice of 2: Beef, Pork or Lamb.
Slow-cooked and finished on a flame-grill with our unique basting

Miso & Sesame Salmon Skewer 
African chilli, miso, sesame, soy, spring onion, ginger, garlic

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs, lemon

All of the above are served with crunchy chips
or house salad and your choice of sauce
Sauce selection: Blue Cheese / Creamy Garlic / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Mushroom / Peppercorn / Barbeque Relish / Veal Jus

Roasted Miso Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, cannellini beans, citrus yoghurt, crispy mushroom, fresh herbs

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream, shortbread biscuit

Sticky Date
Sticky date sponge, beef dripping butterscotch, walnut tulies, creme anglaise, fior di latte gelato

Chocolate & Hazelnut Fondant
Melted salted caramel & chocolate sauce, white chocolate snow, hazelnut praline gelato

AGED SHARING SET MENU: $155pp

ENTRÉE

Garlic Bread (V)
Buttermilk buns, garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic crisps

ENTRÉE

Tasting Plate
Szechuan Calamari, Bruschetta, Pork Belly and Boerewors

MAIN

Christmas

Dry-Aged Southern Range Rib-Eye
(Grass-Fed, MB 4+)

Sauce selection:
Blue Cheese / Creamy Garlic / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Mushroom / Peppercorn / Barbeque Relish / Veal Jus

SIDES

Truffle Mac & Cheese (V)
Parmesan, Gruyère, Cheddar & mozzarella, truffle, chives

Greek Salad (V) (VG)
Cos lettuce, cucumber, tomato, marinated olives, crumbled feta, red onion, Greek dressing

Crunchy Chips (V) (VG)

Mash (V)

DESSERT

The Grand Finale
Chocolate & Hazelnut Fondant, Crème Brûlée, Carrot Cake, Sticky Date

LUNCH OPTIONS:

7 Day Express Lunch Menu

Available Monday – Sunday* 12:00pm – 4:00pm at the following locations only: South Yarra, Hawthorn East, Parramatta and Sydney CBD – Castlereagh St

Includes a glass of house selected wine, beer or soft drink.

1 Course: $47 per person
2 Courses: $53 per person

3 Courses: $59 per person

*Express Lunch menu is not available on public holidays and special event days.

TO DRINK

Includes a glass of expertly selected house wine, beer or soft drink

ENTREE

Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil, Parmesan on sourdough

Szechuan Calamari
Lightly fried calamari, cucumber, onion, lemon and nam jim sauce

Pork Belly
Sticky chilli glaze, cabbage slaw and Japanese sesame dressing

MAINS

Rump 250g
Monte – Grain Fed 150 Days – Marble Score 2+
Grilled to perfection with our unique basting

Wagyu Beef Burger
Wagyu beef patty, Cheddar, cos lettuce, burger sauce, tomato, onion rings.

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs, lemon

Pork Ribs
Slow-cooked and finished on the flame-grill with our unique basting. 

All of the above are served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce
Sauce Selection: Barbeque Relish / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Garlic / Peppercorn / Blue Cheese / Creamy Mushroom / Veal Jus 

Steak Tagliata
Char-grilled steak, slow-roasted tomato, shaved Parmesan, wild rocket, chimichurri

Lamb Shank
Creamy mash, sautéed spinach, Jus

Roasted Miso Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, cannellini beans, citrus yoghurt, crispy mushroom, fresh herbs

Poke Bowl
Cabbage slaw, cucumber, soft-boiled egg, fried shallots, wasabi mayonnaise, coriander, brown rice, Japanese dressing.
Choice of avocado, feta & harissa or crispy market fish & nam jim or crispy pork belly & sticky chilli

DESSERT

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream and shortbread biscuit

Sticky Date
Sticky date sponge, beef dripping butterscotch, walnut tulies, creme anglaise & fior di latte gelato

Early Week Express Lunch

Available Monday – Wednesday* 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
at the following locations only: Southbank, Chadstone, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Circular Quay – O’Connell St, Barangaroo, Bella Vista

Includes a glass of house selected wine, beer or soft drink.

2 Courses: $53 per person
3 Courses: $59 per person

*Express Lunch menu is not available on public holidays and special event days.

TO DRINK

Includes a glass of expertly selected house wine, beer or soft drink

ENTREE

Bruschetta (V) (VG)
Roma tomato, avocado, oregano, basil and Parmesan on sourdough

Szechuan Calamari
Lightly fried calamari, cucumber, onion, lemon and nam jim sauce

Pork Belly
Sticky chilli glaze, cabbage slaw and Japanese sesame dressing

MAINS

Rump 250g
Monte – Grain Fed 150 Days – Marble Score 2+
Grilled to perfection with our unique basting

Wagyu Beef Burger
Wagyu beef patty, Cheddar, cos lettuce, burger sauce, tomato, onion rings.

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs, lemon

Pork Ribs
Slow-cooked and finished on the flame-grill with our unique basting. 

All of the above are served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce
Sauce Selection: Barbeque Relish / Hot African Chilli / Creamy Garlic / Peppercorn / Blue Cheese / Creamy Mushroom / Veal Jus 

Steak Tagliata
Char-grilled steak, slow-roasted tomato, shaved Parmesan, wild rocket, chimichurri

Lamb Shank
Creamy mash, sautéed spinach, Jus

Roasted Miso Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable mushroom, cannellini beans, citrus yoghurt, crispy mushroom, fresh herbs

Poke Bowl
Cabbage slaw, cucumber, soft-boiled egg, fried shallots, wasabi mayonnaise, coriander, brown rice, Japanese dressing.
Choice of avocado, feta & harissa or crispy market fish & nam jim or crispy pork belly & sticky chilli

DESSERT

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream and shortbread biscuit

Sticky Date
Sticky date sponge, beef dripping butterscotch, walnut tulies, creme anglaise & fior di latte gelato

More Christmas Info...

Those of us who live and work in the city of Adelaide know all too well that there is an abundance of beautiful venue spaces available for those who are looking to book a corporate Christmas party. From its myriad of cosy bars and restaurants to old-fashioned function halls and everything in between, Adelaide is a beautiful tapestry of potential event spaces, so it stands to reason that when booking a corporate Christmas party, you’re looking for a Christmas party venue that reflects that beauty as clearly as possible.

After all, for one of the most amazing times of the year, why would you want anything less than the most picture-perfect venues, alongside a more than suitable selection of foods and drinks to make your party goers feel extra comfortable? It’s this same question that inspired our team at The Meat & Wine Co. to create our premiere Christmas party venue hire services and accompanying specialty Christmas menu offerings.

With our spectacular hospitality spaces and delectable collection of seasonal Christmas menus, The Meat & Wine Co. is Adelaide’s most in-demand Christmas party venue. Bring your family, friends, colleagues, and co-workers around to celebrate the festive season with beautiful surroundings and gorgeous food paired with sumptuous wines.

Here at The Meat & Wine Co., we take pride in offering gourmet dining experiences that can be enjoyed by everyone, not just gourmands or sommeliers but real people who just want real food. We offer the best quality food and wine, coupled with a diverse array of cheeses and other decadent sides to enjoy with your meals. Our range of immaculately presented seasonal menus are bound to satisfy any kind of occasion for a fine dinner, ranging from an anniversary celebration, a highly-anticipated date night, or a corporate Christmas party. So bring along your partner, your family, your friends, or your coworkers in order to experience the delectable difference that comes from dining with The Meat & Wine Co..

Your search for the perfect venue for your corporate Christmas party has finally come to an end. Book your table or corporate Christmas party venue space with The Meat & Wine Co. now to experience the best in juicy, tender meats, decadent wines, and palatial side dishes designed to satisfy your appetite and tantalise your tastebuds.

When it comes to hiring a Christmas venue for your party, you’re likely to find all sorts of Adelaide venue options available to you, ranging from pubs and bars, to clubs, and perhaps even some specialty venues like a bowling alley, paintball arena, or other fun and chaotic holiday activity.

But what if you want to host a no-nonsense corporate Christmas party that won’t see you footing steep bills for premium extras? After all, the less you spend on your corporate Christmas party venue hire, the greater your budget will be for party activities. So why go through hours of research and agony, looking through untrustworthy reviews only to end up with a Christmas party plan that just completely misses the mark?

At The Meat & Wine Co., we don’t just hit the spot, we set the standard. Of all the Christmas party venues for hire in Adelaide, The Meat & Wine Co. is the most dedicated to delivering on our promises. We take pride in our ability to consistently create a comfortable space that still offers a sense of luxury and celebration, and a dining experience that is guaranteed to satisfy every belly that’s seated around your dinner table. Our delicious food and wine are all sourced from high-quality Australian suppliers to ensure that we support local farms, butchers, brewers, and winemakers. All this and more is what helps The Meat & Wine Co. set the gold standard when it comes to corporate Christmas party venue hire. Reserve your table with us to ensure your corporate Christmas party takes place at the king of venues in the heart of Adelaide!

Adelaide staff Christmas parties will never be the same again with The Meat & Wine Co. behind the wheel. When you book your work Christmas party with The Meat & Wine Co., you can rest assured that you’ll be able to say a firm farewell to all the more finicky aspects of party planning. This means no more stressful research, slipshod venue comparisons, settling with generic decorations or uninspired catering menus, and definitely no more last-minute planning.

When you’re organising your staff Christmas party with The Meat & Wine Co. in Adelaide, all you need to do is simply put in your reservation, note any special requests or dietary requirements, and then just let us handle the rest. After all, you and your staff deserve the very best when it comes to celebrating the end of another great year together. And after a year’s worth of hard work, you’ll naturally want your corporate Christmas party to be an easy, carefree, breath of fresh air to herald in the holiday season.

Simply put, booking your corporate Christmas party with The Meat & Wine Co. will not only ensure that your end-of-year work celebrations are fun, inclusive, and hassle-free, but that they’re also likely to be remembered fondly for years if not decades to come. So what are you waiting for? Contact our team at The Meat & Wine Co. today in order to book your staff Christmas party in the heart of Adelaide.

Although we may pride ourselves on our upscale atmosphere and exemplary amenities here at The Meat & Wine Co., there’s no denying that our food is what makes us who we are. We love serving hearty lunches and dinners for gourmands, foodies, and lovers of good old-fashioned comfort food with a devilishly refined twist. And yes, you heard that right! We do serve lunch.

Don’t be at all fooled by our glitzy date night vibes, because we certainly aren’t just a dinner restaurant! Our atmosphere and stellar service are perfect for serving up delectable dining experiences round the clock. Our staff at The Meat & Wine Co. are also more than happy to serve you with or without a booking, so long as there are seats to spare. And if you’re looking to dine with us for Christmas Lunch this year, then you better book ahead! With our expertly curated seasonal Christmas menu dishing up a number of mouthwatering appetisers, hearty mains, and Christmas-inspired desserts, you better believe that The Meat & Wine Co. is preparing to be the host with the most this Christmas Day. So you better book ahead to secure your seat at the table for Christmas Lunch at The Meat & Wine Co..

Just like all of our seasonal menus, our specialty Christmas Lunch & Dinner menus are designed to boast the best fresh, locally-sourced ingredients cooked and plated to perfection. And to top it all off, our Christmas Day patrons can enjoy a specialty drinks menu, designed to perfectly complement your Christmas feast at The Meat & Wine Co.. Simply put, our dining experiences offer only the highest quality foods and wines, all in the heart of Adelaide.

When you book with The Meat and Wine Co., you’re always guaranteed to be booking a one-of-a-kind dining experience that’s been curated for the season. Our dining menus aren’t just designed to be sure to please, but also remembered as amongst the most unforgettable gastronomical experiences that you and your fellow dinner guests may experience in your lifetime. Our wonderful food, comfortable atmosphere, and glorious food and wine pairings all serve to make Christmas Lunch or Dinner something truly special that your loved ones, friends, colleagues, and co-workers will be talking about and remembering fondly for years to come.

Book your Christmas Lunch or Dinner reservation with The Meat & Wine Co. today in order to secure your place at our wonderful, welcoming table this Christmas Day. We can’t wait to see you there.

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