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ASKED
QUESTIONS
Can I bring in external catering?
No. We do not permit external caterers to cater events held at The Croatian Club. The only exception to this is celebration cakes.
Can I bring my own cake or fruit?
You cannot bring your own fruit, however we do allow external cakes to be brought on site for special celebrations (weddings, birthdays, christenings etc.).
Can I decorate the space myself?
Yes! You're welcome to bring your own party decorations to decorate your function room - on the day of the booking only.
Will I be sharing the space with others?
No - all private functions are allocated a room for exclusive use.
What A/V equipment do you have?
We have a CD Player with external connections to play .mp3 files from your mobile device.
Our Norac Room and Vukovar Ballroom each have a ceiling-mounted projector.
Portable microphones are availble for use in all rooms.
Do you have a dress code I should tell my guests?
We welcome all visitors to the Croatian Club in casual dress, however if your guests are wearing hats we kindly ask that they be removed once inside the Club.
Do you have cloaking facilities?
We currently do not offer any cloak room facilities.
Do you cater to special dietary requirements?
Yes! We need at least one-week notice, as described in our terms and conditions of booking.
How long is a standard function duration?
Our standard function duration is for a 5-hour period. Functions exceeding this time period will be charged at $150 per 30 minutes for standard functions, or $200 per 30 minutes for engagement parties.
Our standard Wedding duration is until 12.00 am. Weddings exceeding this 12.00 am will be charged at $300 per 30 minutes up until 1.00 am maximum.
Do I need to pay a deposit to book a function space?
We can hold tentative bookings for a two-week period without a deposit, however a non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to secure function bookings and a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required to secure wedding bookings. Final payment for functions is to be settled at the completion of your function. Final payment for weddings is required in full on the Monday prior to your wedding.
When do I need to provide final numbers?
Menus must be finalised 2 weeks prior to your function with an indication of guest numbers. Final guest numbers must be confirmed no later than 7 days prior to your function.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept payments made by cash, debit and credit cards*. We do not accept AMEX or Diners. We will only accept cheques from full members of the Club.
*Payments over $1,000 made by credit card will incur a 1% fee.
If you can’t find the answer to your question, please contact us.