ABOUT US... LOCATED WALKING DISTANCE FROM CENTRAL STATION, TUCKED AWAY NEXT TO THE UTS TOWER BUILDING, YOU’LL FIND THE LOFT UTS. MORE THAN A UNI BAR, THE LOFT IS A HIDDEN URBAN OASIS PERFECT FOR A DRINK AND HOMEMADE PIZZA AFTER WORK WITH FRIENDS. OUR REGULAR OPENING HOURS ARE FROM 2PM TILL LATE ON MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS, AND WE’RE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR ENTIRE VENUE HIRE ON WEEKENDS. WITH A LEAFY COURTYARD, AMPLE INDOOR SEATING, LARGE BAR AND PRIVATE BOARDROOM, THE LOFT IS THE IDEAL PLACE TO HOLD YOUR FUNCTION. WE DO CHRISTMAS PARTIES TO BOARDROOM MEETINGS, MUSIC GIGS TO PRODUCT LAUNCHES. BELOW YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION ON OUR BOOKING OPTIONS, FOOD PACKAGES, A/V EQUIPMENT, POP-UP BARS, BOARDROOM FACILITIES AND MORE. PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS.
VENUE INFORMATION THERE ARE THREE MAIN BOOKING OPTIONS FOR THE LOFT: BOARDROOM RENTAL, UPSTAIRS LOFT, AND ENTIRE VENUE HIRE. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRICES AND OPTIONS AS A GUIDE - WE ARE HAPPY TO CONSIDER A RANGE OF FLEXIBLE OPTIONS TO BEST SUIT YOUR EVENT.
BOARDROOM RENTAL
Available Monday-Friday • • • •
$250 room hire Accommodates 24 people seated in a boardroom set up or up to 50 in standing cocktail set up Coffee & tea available Cheese platters, canapés or lunch packages available Includes use of projector and screen
LOFT UPSTAIRS
Available Monday-Friday from 2pm • • • •
$400 room hire or $500 minimum bar spend Mixed seating includes: long booth, tables & chairs, lounges & coffee tables, which can be arranged to your preference Accommodates 35 people seated or up to 50 in standing cocktail set up - can extend to include the boardroom to accommodate 100 guests Variety of food packages available Pop-up private bar available with set drinks (minimum bar spend of $1000).
ENTIRE LOFT
Downstairs & Upstairs There is no hire fee to book The Loft exclusively, just a minimum spend which can be used for both a drink tab and bar food. Security and A/V is an additional cost. WEEKDAYS $3000 SATURDAYS $3000 SUNDAYS $4000 • Accommodates up to 300 guests (includes upstairs & courtyard). • Function food available (canapés, homemade pizzas, platters or BBQ). • iPod facilities available (provides music inside & in the courtyard). • DJ, sound & light equipment available for hire. Please note that an A/V technician will be required if you wish to use this equipment. • If your event requires security guards these are charged at $35 / hour + GST: • 2 guards required for the first 100 guests • 1 additional guard per 100 guests thereafter
CATERING OPTIONS BAR FOOD The below options can be included in a minimum spend. Homemade vegetarian pizza (serves 4-5) Homemade meat pizza (serves 4-5)
$20 / slab $25 / slab
PIZZA OPTIONS • MARGHERITA - homemade tomato sugo sugo topped with Italian mozzarella, fresh basil, sea salt & cracked pepper • FUNGHI - white base with Italian mozzarella, mushrooms & a sprinkle of chilli flakes, rosemary, sea salt & cracked pepper • PEPPERONI - homemade tomato sugo topped with thinly sliced pepperoni, Italian mozzarella & a sprinkle of chilli flakes • CLASSIC HAWAIIAN - homemade tomato sugo topped with shredded ham, pineapple & Italian mozzarella • Bowl of wedges with sweet chilli & sour cream
$8
• Bowl of fries with tomato or BBQ sauce
$6
• Cheese platter with 4 cheeses & lavosh crackers
$48
EXTERNAL PACKAGES Please note that the following packages are provided by another Activate UTS venue, Aerial UTS Function Centre, and therefore NOT included in a minimum spend. These packages incur a $15 delivery fee.
LUNCH PACKAGES WORKING SANDWICH LUNCH • Variety of turkish bread, wraps and sandwiches • Seasonal sliced fruit platter • Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of premium teas $16.50 p / person | Minimum 10 people PLOUGHMAN’S LUNCH • Cured meats, farmhouse cheeses and marinated vegetables with chutneys, terrines and pickles • Chef’s selection of salads • Assorted gourmet breads and rolls • Seasonal sliced fruit platter • Freshly brewed coffee and premium teas $33 p / person | Minimum 10 people
PLATTER SELECTION ANTIPASTO PLATTER • Olives, chargrilled vegetables, cold meats, smoked salmon, asparagus and marinated mushrooms, served with assorted breads. $12 p / person | Minimum 10 people VIETNAMESE PLATTER • Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls, satay chicken skewers, noodle salad $12 p / person | Minimum 10 people MEZZE PLATTER • Lamb fillet skewers, grilled haloumi cheese, falafel, dolmades, served with tabouli, assorted breads & dips $12 p / person | Minimum 10 people
BBQ MENU Please note that BBQ packages are NOT included in a minimum spend. LOFT BBQ • Two premium beef sausages per person • Vegetarian patties • Sliced onions • Grated cheddar cheese • Assorted breads • Tomato, BBQ and mustard sauce • Includes all necessary equipment, and staff to set up, cook and serve your BBQ $17.50 p / person | Minimum 20 people CHEF’S BBQ • Premium beef burgers • Sumac-spiced lamb fillets • Mixed vegetable skewers • Sliced onions • Tomato, lettuce and beetroot • Assorted breads • Tomato, BBQ and mustard sauce • Includes all necessary equipment, and staff to set up, cook and serve your BBQ. $20 p / person | Minimum 20 people
CANAPÉ MENU COCKTAIL PACKAGES • Two hot + Two cold canapés $24 p / person for 1 hour | Minimum 20 people • Three hot + Three cold canapés $29 p / person for 1 hour | Minimum 20 people • Four hot + Four cold canapés $35 p / person for 1.5 hours | Minimum 20 people COLD CANAPÉS • Barbequed duck, Asian greens and red curry dressing • Barbecued pork with a chilli jam and lime • Beef tonnato crostini (tuna aioli) • Cooked prawns with lime mayonnaise (GF) • Crab meat and avocado blinis • Duck rillette crostini with lime pickle • Fish ceviche with tomato and coriander (GF) • Grilled zucchini with pimento chutney (V) • Mixed olive, rosemary and ricotta tart (V) • Potato chats topped with ratatouille and basil pesto (V) (GF) • Roasted eggplant and miso nori roll (V) (GF) • Slow roasted cherry tomato, capers, pimento, goat’s cheese, basil (V) • Tasmanian smoked salmon roulade with crème fraiche • Tofu with pickled ginger, cucumber and sweet soy dressing (V) (GF) • Vietnamese rice paper rolls with a peanut sauce (V) (GF) • Watermelon, mint and feta (V) (GF)
HOT CANAPÉS • Assorted dim sims • Assorted gourmet pies • Beef Wellington • Beef and cheddar empanada • Chicken and ginger wontons • Chicken and lemongrass wonton • Chilli chicken fillet dumpling • Chili beans with guacamole (V) • Chorizo sausage and haloumi skewers with chimichurri • Feta cheese, caramelised onion and fire roasted quesadilla (V) • Garlic prawns (GF) • Individual quiches (V) • Manchego cheese and corn croquettes (V) • Master stock pork belly with black vinegar sauce • Moroccan sausage rolls • Polpette -pork & veal meatballs with romesco sauce • Three flavoured tomato arancini (V) • Spanish osso bucco pies • Vegetable curry puff (V) • Vegetable samosas and spring rolls (V)
>>> Please discuss any dietary requirements or special requests with us <<<
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TERMS & CONDITIONS • Prices are subject to change with the needs of your function based on staffing requirement etc. The provided information should be used as a guide.
• Management has the right to refuse entry based on dress and behavioural standards of the venue and while maintaining Responsible Service of Alcohol.
• Only products purchased from our venue may be consumed at your function. If you wish to self-cater or bring sound equipment, this must be discussed with the manager.
• By signing above, you confirm your booking date and agree to Activate UTS charging your credit card a $500 cancellation fee if you cancel your booking within 14 days of the event. Payment of minimum spend will be required for any cancellations within a 24 hour period.
• Prices are based on a 5 hour event and must conclude by 12midnight. If you require a later finishing time an additional $250/hour charge will apply to your booking.
• Once again we thank you for your booking and we look forward to seeing you and your guests on the night.