Our Function Areas
Our function Areas:
The hotel has 2 function areas, these areas are know as:
(1) The Main function room (suitable for large groups)
(2) The Oar house (suitable for smaller groups)
(1) The main function room is located on the 1st level of the hotel (access via 25 stairs) this air conditioned area has the ability to be booked as a completley private function room. Facilites: 2 pool tables, 2 flat screen's (all media types compatible) PA system with video jukebox, male and female restrooms, smoking area, dance floor area, disco and stage lighting, fully stocked bar with 6 draught beers. This area is suitable for groups of 50-200 people.This area is suitable for children under strict adult supervision.
(2) The Oar House is located on the ground floor of the hotel and is suitable for disabled access, this area is located between the dining room and the beer garden it contains seating for up to 50 people (38 indoor and 12 in the beer garden) the Oar house has 1 flat screen tv capable of all media displays. There are in house speakers in this area and the music volume can be adjusted as requested. This area is suitable for children under strict adult supervision. Bar service is from the hotels restaurant bar.
Costing:
(1) Main function room, $200 refundable deposit. Minimum spend on bar of $1000 not including food/entertainment or deposit is required. In the event of not reaching $1000 the $200 deposit is forfeited to cover the costs of staffing and security etc.
(2) The Oar house, $100 refundable deposit. There is no minimum spend in this area the deposit is simply to reserve this area for you and will be refunded on the day/night.
Past Functions
Work parties, Birthdays (no 18ths), Bucks parties, send offs, baby showers, book launches, YOU NAME IT!
You can have a Crab Race event for you private function, so call Dominic on 0410 773 716.
Bucks Nights / Hens Nights:
An idea for your friend or family's big day!
We call it the ?Hound In Hand?:
Arrive at the hotel mid Saturday afternoon enjoy an afternoon on the Punt in the main bar with your friend?s and our locals or go upstairs to our private function room and enjoy a game of Pool and Foozball in the company of our female or male wait staff,
At 5 - 6pm you can enjoy an early dinner in the Fork In Hand Restaurant.
Then it's a quick 5 min stroll (down hill) to Wentworth Park Dog Track for a night at the track!! or a 15min walk to the city or Darling Harbour, we can also organize a bus to take you around your chosen venues.
Please ring for a quote!
The hotel is managed by MICHAEL BYRNE. If there are any questions that can not be answered by the hotel staff please give him a call on 0417 418 429.
Download the booking form here (PDF)
Closing Times
The hotel closes at 12 midnight Monday to Saturday and 10 PM Sunday. all function guests and hotel patrons must vacate licensed premises within 15 mins after closing.
CATERING SUGGESTIONS:
The hotel has on premises the Fork In Hand Family Restaurant, which serves a delicious range of hotel style food. The restaurant is located on the ground floor and has disabled access.
The restaurant can be contacted for small functions for 30 people or under.
The restaurant is open 7 days a week 12 noon to 3 pm and 6pm to 9:30pm
The restaurant can be contacted on 02 9660 2326 ext 2 to disscuss your catering requirements.
Function Catering
The Fork In Hand Restaurant is proud to present the following 2 catering packages.
If the below packages are not suitable please contact the hotel to discuss further options.
NOTE: PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Package number 1 $ 16.50 per head minimum 30 people.
Package number 1 gives you 8 serves of food per person.
(Not Including Items Marked With An ***)
2 Choices from the Appertizers Platters
2 Choices from the BBQ Platters
1 Choice from the Oven Platters
1 Choice from the Oven Platters or 1 Choice of the Farm Platters
Package number 2 $ 19.50 per head minimum 30 people.
Package number 2 gives you.
A total of 9 pieces of food per person plus fruit platter or cheese platter
3 Choices from the Appertizers Platters
2 Choices from the BBQ Platters
1 Choice from the Ocean Platters (exc Fresh King Prawns and Oysters)
2 Choices from the Oven Platters
1 Choice from the Farm Platters
1 Choice of a Cheese Platter or A Fruit Platter
When booking your function please give us at least 2 weeks advance notice to organize your catering.
All bookings for catering should be directed to our Function Manager Vivviene O' Toole
Vivviene is at the hotel Tuesday to Saturday 12 noon to 5pm.
Menu
Appertizers
Assorted Canapes (3 per person)
Cheese and Spinnich Triangle Pasteries
Mini Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
Mini Frittatas
***Fillo Rollini with Fetta & Mizithra Cheese with Aioli
Crumbed Whiting Cocktails
From The BBQ
Greek Style Lamb Skewers with Tzatziki dipping sauce
Chicken Skewers with Satay Sauce
Beef Skewers with Lemon and Pepper
Portuguese Style Chicken Skewers
Italian Style Chicken Skewers
From the OCEAN
Tempura King Prawns
Salt and Pepper Squid served with Lime Aioli
Crumbed Whiting Cocktails
Fried King Prawns With Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Seafood Prices Available Upon Request
Cooked Australian King Prawns served cold in the shell served with Cocktail sauce (P.O.A per Kg) Sydney Rock or Pacific Oysters Served Natural (P.O.A per Doz)
Sliced Seared King Fish with Wasabi-Mayo (P.O.A)
Sushi (P.O.A)
From the OVEN
Home Made Sausage Rolls / Sauce
Spicy Lamb Pasties / Mint Yoghurt
Pea Pumpkin And Talleggio Cheese and Arancini Balls
Mexican Meatballs
***Mini Shepherd Pies
From the Farm
Individual Serves of Greek Salad
Individual Serves of Ceasar Salad
***Fruit Platter
***Cheese Platter
Desserts
Please ring or e mail us for Quotes
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