Conferences

"Spend a lazy sunday in front of an open fire at GRAZING. The kitchen melds produce and skills to create dishes such as kangaroo with striped chioggia beetroot or Cootamundra kid loin with heirloom eggplants, as well as some of the region's most indulgent desserts."Matt Preston - Delicious Magazine

A Unique Conference Venue

The historic village of Gundaroo is situated just 29km from the heart of Canberra, yet it could be another world away! Gundaroo is an easy 25 minute drive from the city centre. Settled in 1825, the village boasts a unique facade of well-preserved heritage buildings and tranquil country surrounds.

THE ROYAL HOTEL

This landmark building was originally built in the early 1830s, probably as a travellers inn. On 27th March 1865 it opened as The Royal Hotel. The hotel is classified by the National Trust as a building of historic significance. The building lay in limbo for many years until May 2003 when new owners Mark and Jennie Mooney re-opened it after extensive renovations. The building is extraordinary with its two foot thick stone walls, five huge open fireplaces and hand cut ironbark ceilings and floorboards. It provides guests with a fantastic ambience to enjoy award winning cuisine. As well as the main building, the premises include stone stables. The Stables have had an interesting history in the life of the Royal Hotel. They housed the coach, horses and driver for Cobb and Co as the first stop on the Queanbeyan to Sydney Route.

THE RESTAURANT

GRAZING is our award winning restaurant located inside the 1865 national trust Royal Hotel. The restaurant has achieved a reputation for friendly yet professional service and fine food, which attracts many repeat visitors and those traveling from afar. The restaurant has huge open fireplaces and a number of private dining rooms for function use. The kitchen is led by a talented young Chef, Tom Moore. Tom produces innovative, award winning menus focused on fresh local farm produce, such as yabbies, local grain-fed beef, lamb and kid. The restaurant has been awarded many prestigious culinary honours including “THE 2008 AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARD”.

THE STABLES

The Stables provide the perfect ambience for any function. We can seat up to 160 people with our beautiful garden pavilion attached.

The Stables can be divided into several rooms and provide you with a state of the art facility. There is a relaxing break out room and direct access to our gardens. We have all the necessary equipment to make your meeting a success, including broadband access, large projection screen, whiteboards, DVD/VCR, TV and all your presentation needs.

The Stables are a magical setting for a conference dinner. The stone walls and high pitched dark timber ceilings reflect the warm glow of candlelight. With our garden pavilion attached we can cater for large numbers.

THE GARDEN PAVILION

This beautiful white marquee can be opened up for day time events with views out over the garden. At night time it becomes a fairytale setting with thousands of fairy lights twinkling under the silk lining.

The arched windows, or open sides allow tranquil views over the Chef's Garden and down over the paddocks to the poplars which define the meandering course of the river.

The marquee can be heated for cooler evenings. In warm weather it can be opened up and it has direct access to the gardens.

The marquee sits on classic black and white pavers. It's elevated position gives a bird's eye view of our edible gardens. Twenty eight garden beds grow heirloom vegetables for our menus and these along with our pastel rose gardens and herb parterre are surrounded by local white granite.

YOUR CONFERENCE

VENUE HIRE

Full day venue hire is $200 and is inclusive of the following:

• Projection screen
• Standard whiteboard
• Flip Chart & Markers
• Lectern/microphone
• Overhead projector
• TV
• VCR player
• DVD player
• Room set up

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

In addition to the supplied equipment, we can also arrange:

• Broadband access
• Large screen projector
• Small volume A4 Photocopying
• Telephone
• Faxing
• Additional audio visual equipment for you at suppliers’ rates.

Or for something different...

• Canberra District Wine Tasting
• Additional catering options
• Entertainment
• Themed events

The conference facilities are available from 9.00am – 5.00pm. You may access the room to set up from 8.00am. If breakfast is ordered as part of your day package then we will happily allow earlier access if required. If the room is required past 5.00pm then an hourly charge is applicable (subject to room availability and prior approval).

Our full Terms and Conditions will be sent upon booking. Please refer to these as they provide all the necessary details including surcharges if applicable.

CATERING PACKAGES

Conferencing must be accompanied by a catering package. Full day catering packages start at $50.00 per head. The room will be set to your requirement with notepads, pens, mints and water. Our catering packages include:

• Arrival tea and coffee
• Morning tea and coffee
• Working lunch
• Afternoon tea and coffee

MORNING & AFTERNOON TEA

Coffee and tea is served with one of the following items:

• A selection of homemade cookies & friands
• Individual mini cheesecakes

WORKING LUNCH

Includes mineral water, homemade fresh fruit cordial, tea and coffee served with one of the following options:

• Baguettes with a selection of fillings, salad of organic greens from our Chef’s Garden with tomato and cucumber, and fresh fruit and cheese platter.
• Gundaroo Ploughman’s Lunch of regional produce. Includes Bungendore leg ham, Poacher’s Pantry smoked chicken, Snowy Mountain smoked trout, sharp cheddar and a selection of pickles, chutneys, condiments and salad greens. Served with a loaf of crusty baked bread, and a fresh fruit platter.

ADDITONAL CATERING

TEA AND COFFEE

• Espresso coffee made to order is available for arrival and with lunch for small groups only. Specialty teas and tisanes may be supplied for all tea breaks and lunch at an additional cost.
• Continuous tea and coffee throughout the day.

UPGRADE TEA BREAKS

• Home-baked cake.
• Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter.
• Individual Savoury Tarts.

BREAKFAST

Several options are available if you wish to provide breakfast with arrival tea and coffee.

• Fruit Juices
• Fresh Fruit Platter
• Stand up Breakfast
• Served Full Breakfast including Juice and Fresh Fruit

WINE TASTING

We can host a Canberra District Wine tasting. The guided tasting is conducted by either one of our experienced sommeliers or by the vignerons of a local winery. A lovely way to finish the day is with a leisurely hour of wine and cheese.

• Half hour tasting.
• One hour tasting with cheese.

CANAPES AND COCKTAIL FUNCTIONS

Finger food starts at $12.00 per person for pre dinner/lunch canapés. Cocktail receptions start at $30.00 per head. Each function is quoted to your requirements based on the number of guests and menu chosen.

LUNCH OPTIONS

We are happy to accommodate your exact catering requirements to make your function a success. Options to consider for lunch include upgrading your catering package from a working lunch to either a self - serve hot lunch or sample the award winning cuisine in GRAZING restaurant.

DELEGATE DINNER

We are happy to assist you with small or large scale dinners or cocktail functions for up to 200 delegates. Menus can be tailored to your needs.

Please call us to make an appointment to view our facilities. We would love to discuss some of the fine details and answer any questions that you may have.

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