Christmas Party Venues Melbourne

Have your Christmas party with us!

‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry – so why not do all three with an unforgettable Christmas party at The Meat & Wine Co? Our four Melbourne locations in Southbank, South Yarra, Chadstone, and Hawthorn East make the ideal spaces for corporate Christmas parties or even Christmas lunch or dinner with family and friends.

But what makes us one of the best Christmas party venues in Melbourne? From a practical standpoint, we make it easy with locations across the city, set menus, and clear pricing structures. From an entertainment standpoint, we have some of the best meals and one of the widest ranges of wines in the city. With private dining areas to accommodate large and small groups, we can cater to intimate Christmas functions or larger work Christmas parties as needed.

The Meat & Wine Co Chadstone venue

Christmas party venue hire Chadstone

Located in the bustling Chadstone Shopping Centre, The Meat & Wine Co Chadstone is one of the best places to celebrate Christmas in Melbourne. This brand new steak restaurant creates a unique dining experience this festive season with Afrocentric food, an extensive wine list, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere for any Christmas function.

  • 2 bar and dining areas
  • Basement bar seating up to 40 guests
  • In the heart of Malvern East
  • 130+ hand-picked wines 
  • Close to public transport
  • Ample parking at Chadstone Shopping Centre
  • Total capacity: 150
The Meat & Wine Co Hawthorn East

Christmas party venue hire Hawthorn East

The Meat & Wine Co in Southbank offers three levels of chic décor, with timber, leather and metal elements complementing African-inspired elements. Ideally situated on the Yarra, our Southbank restaurant is the perfect central location for your upcoming Christmas party.

  • 3 private dining rooms
  • Dining areas seat groups of 8 to 40
  • TVs available
  • Trams available right outside
  • Heated terrace area
  • Total capacity: 144
The Meat & Wine Co Southbank

The recently renovated Meat & Wine Co in Southbank offers three levels of chic décor, with timber, leather and metal elements complementing African-inspired elements. Ideally situated on the Yarra, our Southbank restaurant is the perfect central location for your upcoming Christmas party.

  • 6 private dining rooms
  • TVs available
  • Close proximity to public transport
  • Ample nearby parking (flat fee after 4pm)
  • Total capacity: 280
The Meat & Wine Co South Yarra

Bringing modern city dining to south-east Melbourne, The Meat & Wine Co South Yarra is conveniently located in the Como Centre. The restaurant’s two private dining rooms are designed to cater to small or large groups, offering you flexibility for your Christmas function.

  • 2 private dining rooms, one seating 12 guests and one seating 14 guests
  • 2 semi-private dining rooms seating 12 guests
  • 1 private event space accommodating up to 34 seated guests and 65 standing guests
  • Close proximity to public transport and the city centre
  • Total capacity: 180

Corporate Christmas party Melbourne

The Meat & Wine Co makes it easy to book and plan a corporate Christmas party in Melbourne. Simply select your location, select your set menu, and decide if you’d prefer a private dining area for a more intimate event. 

There are four set menus available, starting at $95 per head and ranging up to the AGED Sharing Set Menu at $150 per head. All options include nibbles to start, an entrée, main, and dessert for each guest, all carefully selected from our popular A la Carte Menu. 

If you’re planning a Christmas lunch in Melbourne for your corporate event, we can also cater to lunchtime groups. We offer an express lunch menu if you need to get back to work, and beverage packages if you don’t!

Christmas party venue hire Melbourne

It wouldn’t be the silly season without good food and a few libations with colleagues or friends. Our team is on hand to ensure your Christmas party is one to remember for all the right reasons, whether it’s an intimate Christmas lunch or a corporate Christmas party.

We offer a range of curated set menu and beverage packages, as well as personalised options to fit with your corporate branding. Sit back, relax and enjoy the event, and let us take care of the finer details.

Avoid the hassle of organising food and drinks thanks to our flexible Christmas set menus. Ranging from $95 to $150 per person, all menu options include nibbles on arrival, followed by entrées, mains and desserts, and feature some of our most popular dishes as well as special Christmas meals.

All set menus start with garlic bread on arrival, offer the choice of three entrées to start, and include our famous premium steaks as options on the mains menu. Diners also have a choice of desserts such as crème brûlée, biscoff & date cake, and an decadent salted caramel mousse. 

No matter which set menu you choose, it will be a Christmas dinner in Melbourne to remember.

Organising a Christmas lunch in Melbourne for work, friends or family? Choose from a two-course or three-course lunch menu including some of our popular favourites.

Our entrees include Pork Belly, Szechuan Calamari, and Bruschetta, and our mains include Shorthorn Rump, Cheeseburger, and a Portuguese Chicken Skewer. Diners can also choose between a Crème Brûlée and Sticky Date Pudding for something sweet to finish. 

For a lunchtime Christmas party in Melbourne with us, book for Monday to Wednesday between noon and 4pm.

Add a customised touch to your corporate Christmas party in Melbourne with a personalised Christmas menu featuring your corporate logo or image. Just let our team know what you’re looking for and we’ll be happy to arrange a personalised menu for you free of charge.

And if you’re planning to book one of our Christmas party function rooms in Melbourne for your event, we can also discuss decoration options to further personalise your Christmas function. 

About Christmas parties at The Meat & Wine Co Melbourne

To hold your Christmas booking at The Meat & Wine Co, we request a deposit of $250 to secure your booking, and this deposit will be taken off your final bill after the event. 

Cancellations made less than 48 hours before your booking will incur a charge of the full deposit amount.

We also suggest guests arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time. Please kindly let your guests know that a prompt arrival helps us serve you on time.

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

Set Menus

SET MENU 1: $95

ON ARRIVAL

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

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

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

MAIN

(Choose one per person)

Fillet 200g
Monte – Thousand Guineas Shorthorn, Grain Fed 150 Days, MB 2+

New Yorker 300g
Monte – Thousand Guineas Shorthorn, Grain Fed 150 Days, MB 2+ Grilled to perfection with our unique basting, 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, burnt corn purée, braised kale, white beans, crispy pancetta and redcurrant jus

Barramundi
Clam, scallop, squid, zucchini, creamy mash, summer peas, watercress and lobster bisque

Roasted Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable ragu, dill yoghurt, crispy chickpeas, feta and house-made harissa oil

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream and shortbread biscuit

Salted Caramel Mousse
Honeycomb, hazelnut crumb and vanilla mascarpone

SET MENU 2: $115

ON ARRIVAL

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

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

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

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

AGED Wagyu Tartare
Wagyu Girello & dry-aged Rib-Eye, egg yolk cream, condiments, anchovy aïoli, Parmesan and puffed rice paper

MAIN

(Choose one per person)

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

Rib-Eye 350g
Monte – Thousand Guineas Shorthorn, Grain Fed 150 Days, MB 2+ Grilled to perfection with our unique basting, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs with lemon. 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
Clam, scallop, squid, zucchini, creamy mash, summer peas, watercress and lobster bisque

Roasted Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable ragu, dill yoghurt, crispy chickpeas, feta and house-made harissa oil

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream and shortbread biscuit

Biscoff & Date Cake (V)
Caramel toffee cream, candied walnut, fior di latte gelato and date sauce

SET MENU 3: $135

ON ARRIVAL

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

ENTRÉE

(Choose one per person)

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

AGED Wagyu Tartare
Wagyu Girello & dry-aged Rib-Eye, egg yolk cream, condiments, anchovy aïoli, Parmesan and puffed rice paper

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

Scallop Ceviche
Summer peas, mint, coconut dressing and mint-infused oil

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, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Rib Platter
A selection of beef and pork ribs. Slow-cooked and finished on a flaming hot char-grill with our unique basting, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Salmon Skewer
African chilli, miso, sesame, soy, spring onion, ginger and garlic, served with crunchy chips or house salad and your choice of sauce

Portuguese Chicken Skewer
Portuguese spiced chicken thighs with lemon, 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 Eggplant (V) (VG)
Fable ragu, dill yoghurt, crispy chickpeas, feta and house-made harissa oil

DESSERT

(Choose one per person)

Crème Brûlée (V)
Coffee cream and shortbread biscuit

Biscoff & Date Cake (V)
Caramel toffee cream, candied walnut, fior di latte gelato and date sauce

Salted Caramel Mousse
Honeycomb, hazelnut crumb and vanilla mascarpone

AGED SHARING SET MENU: $150pp

ON ARRIVAL

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

ENTRÉE

Tasting Plate
Szechuan Calamari, Bruschetta, Pork Belly and Boerewors

MAIN

Traditional 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 with chives

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

Crunchy Chips (V) (VG)

Mash (V)

DESSERT

The Grand Finale
Chocolate & Hazelnut Fondant, Crème Brûlée, Salted Caramel Mousse and Biscoff & Date Cake

More Christmas Info...

At The Meat & Wine Co, we understand that whilst Christmas is a festive and vibrant time, it can also be a little stressful, which is why we’re here to alleviate any concerns you may have. Rather than having to keep track of various different elements for your Christmas party, let us do it all for you, across our various stunning locations we offer private dining rooms, perfect for any kind of event, from a small and intimate Christmas gathering with family to a lively end of year corporate affair. Consider The Meat & Wine Co for your Christmas party venue hire, no dirty dishes, no house to clean, just a tasteful and merry evening. Simply enquire within, and we’ll take care of the rest.

No matter what the event, our Christmas party packages will have your guests reminiscing for years to come. Not to mention, organising an event with us cuts out extra complications and headaches associated with party organising. The Meat & Wine Co only deals in high-quality, elegant solutions. Our events are characterised by a comfortable setting, relaxed ambience, beautiful surroundings, and stellar meals and beverages. What more can you want? Whether you’re coming for a delightful Christmas lunch or joining us for Christmas dinner, we offer a package for every situation.

For our lunch offering, you can choose from either a two-course or three-course meal, that includes some of our delectable favourites such as the pork belly, and of course the crème Brûlée for dessert. Or if you’re looking for something a little more substantial, join us for dinner. We offer a number of packages ranging from $95 to $199, so there truly is something for everyone. If this sounds enticing, then contact us now and book your table to guarantee your place.

There’s something special about a Christmas dinner. Having everyone at home involved in a wonderful sit-down meal together.

For a beautiful ambience, why not have equally beautiful surroundings and food? At The Meat & Wine Co, our atmosphere and unparalleled food create the perfect space for Christmas jubilation. Our priority is you, and this festive season we want your Christmas dinner to come sans stress, so enquire via our website and we’ll take care of everything.

Christmas lunch should be a time for joy with your extended family, your friends, or even your colleagues if you’re having a corporate Christmas party.

Venues in Sydney are wide and varied but none offer the sheer quality and atmosphere of The Meat & Wine Co. Our business Christmas function venues are known by Sydney establishments as elegant, refined dining houses with only the best quality meats and wines on offer.

The Meat & Wine Co is your perfect Christmas Lunch Venue in Melbourne or one of our other locations across Australia. Whether a formal corporate lunch or an intimate family gathering, We provide only the best in both food and setting to make your event one-of-a-kind. Our wonderful atmosphere, delicious menus, and impeccable service will have your guests remembering your party as one of the most spectacular events of the year.
When you book with The Meat & Wine Co, you can be assured of a vibrant dining experience, perfect for experiencing the magic and joy of Christmastime.

Our selection of gorgeous foods and drinks are bound to satisfy anyone’s culinary desires. Book now to assure the best Christmas party ever!

The Meat & Wine Co offers an exceptional range of Christmas packages that make office Christmas parties an absolute breeze. If you’re looking to treat your staff to a wonderful Christmas dinner, you can’t go past the range of amazing Afrocentric cuisine options available at our restaurant.

The Meat & Wine Co can bring a real sense of gene se quois to your corporate events, with high-quality all Australian-sourced meat cooked to perfection.

Delicious cheeses to get your palette looking forward to the smorgasbord ahead of you, and wines made to round off any meal with a beautiful, elegant finish. Not only that but booking with The Meat & Wine Co is simple, and takes care of two of the main problems with hosting an office Christmas party – venue, and food. For a reasonable price, all your guests can be fed well and happily, with our incredible set menus prepared and served by our amazing staff.

Treat your colleagues to the new gold-standard in-office Christmas parties and bring them down to The Meat & Wine Co!

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