An urban oasis perfect for your next function
Just three kilometres from the CBD and only 20 minutes from Brisbane Airport, Spicers Balfour Hotel offers guests an intimately unique inner-city escape with a level of style and sophistication more commonly reserved for Europe’s most chic boutique hotels.
Spicers Balfour Hotel offers a range of spaces and setups perfect for functions big and small. The discerning delegate can feel comfortable during important meetings with natural light. Our frangipani and fairylight filled courtyard is the perfect year-round spot for a casual cocktail party or small dinner party.
The Balfour Kitchen & Bar team takes the best locally sourced ingredients to create fresh and punchy Vietnamese fare. Choose a dining style most suited to your function, With both cocktail-style and sit down dining options available.
With a dedicated Events Coordinator onsite, The Balfour team is dedicated to providing a memorable experience for you and your guests. We would be honoured to bring your function to life and create a memorable day for you and your guests.
Warm regards
The Spicers Balfour Hotel Team
COCKTAIL STYLE EVENT
Minimum 10 guests | $40pp
Your choice of 4 standard canapes (either cold or hot) and 1 substantial canape Cakeage included.
COLD CANAPES
Tea smoked trout, blini, crème fraiche, Vietnamese mint
Tomato and garlic chive bruschetta, Thai basil pesto (vegan)
Sesame chicken tartlet, smoked macadamia romesco
Duck pate en croute, black cherry jam
HOT CANAPES
Hoisin duck vol au vents, pho spiced pomme puree
Mini beef sliders, house pickles, mozzarella, tomato sambal
Miso eggplant, flatbread, ponzu aioli (vegan)
Steamed Char Siu pork buns
SUBSTANTIAL CANAPES
Chicken karaage, calamansi hollandaise, kimchi and tomato salsa (gf)
Tamarind pork belly bao, sriracha slaw (df)
Gochujang salmon poke bowl, assortment of seasonal crudites and pickles (gf,df)
Mushroom mapo san choy bow, yuzu mayo, puffed sesame rice (vegan,gf)
Dishes may change due to seasonality.
LIGHT MEAL PACKAGE | $85PP
Charcuterie and Cheese board to graze whilst mingling with guests
Mains and sides served shared style down the middle of table
Cakeage included
CLASSIC PACKAGE | $100PP
Entrees – your choice of one served individually plated
Mains and sides served shared style down the middle of table
Dessert – your choice of one served individually plated
Cakeage included
PREMIUM PACKAGE | $115PP
Selection of four standard canapes
Cheese board
Mains and sides served shared style down the middle of the table
Cakeage included
PACKAGE | $130PP
Selection of six standard canapes
Entrees – your choice of one served individually plated
Mains and sides served shared style down the middle of the table
Cakeage included
DELUXE
SIT DOWN MENU
ENTREES | YOUR CHOICE OF ONE
Slipper lobster, yuzu bearnaise, green mango salsa (gf)
Beef tartare, katsuobushi, chives, taro crisps (gf,df)
Chicken and leek terrine, satay sauce, house pickles, sourdough (df)
Roast portobello, ssamjang cream, grana padano, malted rye (vego)
MAINS | SELECT TWO FROM THE FOLLOWING
Mala lamb shoulder, coconut and mint lassi, charred capsicum and hazelnut salad (gf,df)
Roast barramundi, tomato pickle, lemongrass and ginger cahn, papaya salad (gf,df)
Black angus striploin, mustard and anise jus, charred salsa verde fennel (gf,df)
Coconut braised umami bamboo, zucchini and edamame salad, pickled mustard greens (vegan, gf)
Served shared style with steamed rice and dressed leaves
DESSERT | YOUR CHOICE OF ONE
Meringue, pandan Chantilly, macerated berries, mint (gf)
Vietnamese chocolate fondant, Miso semifreddo, mandarin
Maple and anise panna cotta, toasted sesame tuile, seasonal fruits (vegan)
Dishes may change due to seasonality.
BREAKFAST PACKAGE
SHARED
STYLE BREAKFAST | $45PP | MIN 8 GUESTS
The perfect option for your next celebration. Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, hens party, birthday or recovery drinks after an event, our breakfast offering will be sure to surprise and delight your guests.
Includes: Fruit platter on arrival, bacon, scrambled eggs, twice cooked chats, sauteed mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, avocado, sausages, toast, condiments, tea, coffee or juice on arrival.
HIGH TEA PACKAGES
$89PP + ROOM HIRE | MIN 14 GUESTS
A large range of sweet and savoury treats plus a selection of speciality teas
SAMPLE MENU
SWEET
Assorted macaron
Portuguese tart
Lemon curd tart
Chocolate bon bon
Pandan cake with pandan glaze
Pate de fruit
SAVOURY
Chicken & mustard brioche
Roasted capsicum skordalia brioche
Spanner crab tart with avocado mousse
Smoked trout bruschetta
Pork terrine with pickled onion
SCONE
Balfour freshly baked scone
Chantilly cream
Berry and apple jam
Subject to availability
IN HOUSE GUEST ADDITIONS
Getting ready for an event and don’t want to fill up?
Looking for something to enjoy on arrival after a long drive or flight? Order a snack pack in advance and let our team take care of the rest.
Includes: A beer or glass of bubbles with your choice of the following:
Cheese and charcuterie board OR
Spring rolls, dumplings and prawn crackers OR
DIY Baos (available after 12pm)
SOMETHING
Perfect for guests getting ready for an event, or those who want a light meal on arrival.
Includes: Fruit platter, assorted pastries, one mimosa per person.
This indulgent package can be served in the suites while you’re getting ready for an event, or as a shared meal in our restaurant.
Includes: Cheese and charcuterie board, waffles, croissants with condiments, fruit platter, bacon and egg baguettes all served with a beer or glass of bubbles per person.
Want to enjoy the comfort of your suite for a little longer?
Enjoy a light meal and drinks to start your day.
Includes: Fruit platter, bacon and egg baguettes, one glass of bubbles or beer per person.
$5 per person
SUBSTANTIAL CANAPES
$10 per person
CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE BOARDS
$20 per person
HOUSE BROTH $5 per person
ENTRÉE
$25 per person
EXTRA PROTEIN MAIN
$20 per person
EXTRA SIDE
$10 per person
DESSERT
$15 per person
SUPPLIER MEALS
$45 includes meal plus 1 drink
KIDS MEALS
$40 includes meal & ice cream
BEVERAGE PACKAGES
Sparkling - Veuve Ambal Blanc de Blanc
White Wine - Redbank Sauv Blanc
Red Wine - Redbank Shiraz
Beers - Stone & Wood, Asahi, Peroni 3.5
Soft drink and juices
Sparkling - Veuve Ambal Blanc de Blanc
White Wine - Redbank Sauv Blanc & Pinot Grigio
Red Wine - Redbank Shiraz & Merlot
Beers - Stone & wood, Asahi, Peroni 3.5
drink and juices
DELUXE | 3 HOURS – $120PP | MIN 14 GUESTS
Arrival Cocktail - selection of 1 per person
Sparkling - Veuve Ambal Blanc de Blanc
White Wine - Redbank Sauv Blanc & Pinot Grigio
Rose – AIX
Red Wine - Redbank Shiraz & Merlot
Beers - Stone & wood, Asahi, Peroni 3.5
Soft drink and juices
SOMMELIER | 3 HOURS – $230PP | MIN 14 GUESTS
Arrival Cocktail - selection of 1 per person
Champagne - Taittinger NV
White Wine - choice of 2
Rose – AIX
Red Wine - choice of 2
Beers - choice of 2
Soft drink and juices
COCKTAIL ON ARRIVAL
$15 per person
TEA AND COFFEE STATION
$5 per person
MIMOSAS
$12 per person
MOCKTAILS
$10 per person
ADDITIONAL HOUR ON BEVERAGE PACKAGE
$15 per person
Excludes the Sommelier Package
ROOM HIRE
The Balfour Room provides the perfect setting for a private dinner or intimate business session.
Room Hire: $500
Capacity: Conference – 14 | Dining – 20
The Simla Room is open plan with floor
to ceiling windows and partitioning walls creating a versatile event space in the heritage listed Simla building. With a fireplace, HD projector and one touch AV system, this space is perfect for small to medium sized events.
Room Hire: $750
Capacity: Seated – 50 | Cocktail – 60
Our frangipani and fairy-light filled courtyard is the perfect year-round spot for a casual cocktail party or small dinner party
Space Hire: $250
Capacity: Seated – 20 | Cocktail – 40
Minimum spends do apply for our private spaces, please enquire with our team members for more details.
BALFOUR ROOM
SIMLA ROOM COURTYARD
ACCOMMODATION
The nine Executive rooms have a contemporary European feel matched with modern amenities. Ranging in size they are spread over two floors within the main Balfour Hotel building. Several of the ground floor rooms open onto a small courtyard, while the rooms upstairs feature large windows to allow fresh natural air.
The one bedroom Balfour Suites, located in the Simla building, are as spacious as they are luxurious. Reflecting the art deco style of the building, each suite has a spacious bedroom and bathroom, separate sitting area, luxury amenities, mini-bar, desk and all of the modern conveniences you would expect.
Have an event with us and have access to exclusive discounts on bed and breakfast room rates.