Ipswich Civic Centre Event Kit

IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE NORTH IPSWICH RESERVE CORPORATE CENTRE STUDIO 188 Meetings and Events

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Welcome to Ipswich Civic Centre, where organising events has never been easier. We offer versatile yet intimate conference and event facilities featuring indoor and outdoor spaces with modern surroundings. We are pleased to provide you with this kit to assist in the planning of your next event. To start organising your event, or for more information on how we can customise our menu to meet your needs, get in touch with us today.

LOCATION AND FACILITIES

Offering eight event spaces across three great venues, we have a space for every need.

Find us in the heart of the Ipswich CBD, close to cafés and parks, and just a short walk from Ipswich Railway Station and bus stops.

Ipswich Civic Centre Cnr Limestone and Nicholas Streets Ipswich QLD 4305

North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre 43 The Terrace North Ipswich QLD 4305

Studio 188 188 Brisbane Street Ipswich QLD 4305

(07) 3810 6695 civiccentre@ipswich.qld.gov.au Ipswichciviccentre.com.au

ROOM CAPACITIES

BOARD ROOM

COCKTAIL

ROOM NAME

THEATRE U-SHAPE

CABARET BANQUET

George Hogg Auditorium

760

60

256

320

600

Cunningham 180

40

128

160

250

Lockyer

80

24

24

72

90

80

Logan

16

Terrace

80

100

250

Studio 188

110

20

24

56

North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre

300

80

184

230

300

Looking for a different room layout? Get in touch with us today if you’d like to discuss how we can customise our spaces to suit your exact needs.

DELEGATE PACKAGES Half day packages from $45.00pp* Full day packages from $55.00pp* Minimum 20 delegates

Room Inclusions » » Standard room set up » » Note pads and pens » » Whiteboard and markers » » Flipchart and markers

Catering » » Continuous coffee, a selection of teas and herbal infusions » » Continuous iced water and mints/lollies » » Morning tea (chef’s daily selection) of either sweet, savoury or healthy items » » Light lunch served in foyer/arrival area » » Afternoon tea (chef’s daily selection) of either sweet, savoury or healthy items

Add on » » Bottled sparkling or still water

$3.50pp

» » Upgrade to a working lunch

$5.00pp

* All package prices are based on a minimum spend per day. Should final numbers fall below the minimum spend, a daily room hire fee will be incurred.

COFFEE BREAKS

Continuous Coffee

Freshly roasted and ground espresso coffee, decaffeinated coffee, a selection of teas and herbal infusions, biscuits

Half day (4.5 hours)

$7.50pp

Full day (9 hours)

$11.50pp

BREAKFAST

Stand Up Breakfast

$13.00pp

Brioche bacon and egg roll Ham and cheese croissants Apple and orange juice Served with coffee, a selection of teas and herbal infusions $22.00pp Freshly baked Danish pastries, croissants and muffins Assorted cereals and dried fruits Selection of preserves, honey and spreads Selection of Australian cheese Seasonal sliced fruit platter Assorted fruit juices Served with coffee, a selection of teas and herbal infusions Continental Breakfast

Plated Breakfast

$31.00pp (minimum 20 guests)

Freshly baked Danish pastries, croissants and muffins Seasonal sliced fruit platter Assorted fruit juices Served with coffee, a selection of teas and herbal infusions

Plus choice of two plated options, served alternate drop Grilled Turkish bread*, bacon, poached eggs, spinach, slow roasted roma tomato Traditional scrambled eggs, bacon, sautéed mushroom, roast tomato Breakfast quiche and chipolatas Eggs benedict, shaved ham or smoked salmon, English muffin, hollandaise sauce Spinach and fetta omelette, rocket leaves, tomato and balsamic reduction

* GF breads available on request

MORNING OR AFTERNOON TEA $15.00pp (chef’s daily selection)

Served with coffee, a selection of teas and herbal infusions

Something Sweet Assorted slices and cakes (GF) In-house freshly made cookies Panna cotta Boutique cup cakes Danishes Something Savoury Mini pies, sausage rolls and pasties Assorted quiches Ham and cheese croissant Onion and pumpkin polenta tart (V) Bacon and pumpkin scones

Something Healthy Fruit skewers Assorted yoghurt Crudities and dips Quinoa fruit salad Protein balls (GF) (Raw)

PLATED LUNCH OR DINNER Alternate serve, two course $55.00 Alternate serve, three course $65.00 Served with coffee, a selection of teas and herbal fusions

Entrées Asian style marinated beef salad, green papaya salad, sweet and sour dressing (GF)

Twice cooked pumpkin and cheese soufflé, apple, celery, walnut salad Master stock chicken thigh, king prawns, Asian slaw, soy dressing Tagine style lamb cutlets, couscous, micro salad, honey yoghurt (GF) Warm duck confit, pomegranate, beetroot, Persian fetta (GF) Wood smoked pork, honey crackle, spiced pineapple, eggplant salad, apple jam (GF) Local ocean king prawns, glass noodles, pickled mango, avocado, nam prik dressing (GF) Assiette of mushrooms, wood ear, shitake and oyster mushrooms, silken tofu, creamy polenta, brioche croute Mains Barramundi blue swimmer crumble, braised fennel, prosciutto crisps, carrot sauce Charred beef fillet, colcannon potato mash, bundled vegetables, bacon relish (GF) Free range chicken breast, potato hash, fig and pecan stuffing, mushroom jus Wagyu beef brisket, sweet potato, red pepper, smoked mayonnaise, gherkin, sour cream (GF) Chermoula spiced lamb rump, Moroccan eggplant salad, harissa yoghurt (GF) Glazed duck breast, yellow lentils, baby beetroot leaves, green peppercorn cream sauce (GF) Braised chicken breast, red wine, gratin potato, wilted spinach, speck Layered eggplant, courgettes, gourmet tomato and sweet potato, beetroot relish (GF) (V) Quinoa and Provençal tabbouleh, haloumi cheese, dried cranberry (GF) (V) Pumpkin and gruyere souffle, romesco sauce and watercress salad (V)

Desserts Citrus curd cheesecake flan, double cream, blueberries Brandy snap sundae, caramel mousse, Tramontana chocolate, assorted berries (GF) Tim Tam chocolate brownie, peanut fudge sauce, strawberries Selection of fine Australian cheeses, quince paste, roast almonds, crackers Vanilla bean panna cotta, raspberry jelly, pineapple, macadamia crumble (GF) Shortbread pavlova, dollopped cream, seasonal berries Chocolate marquise, chocolate meringue, berry sauce, baby mint (GF)

Looking for something a bit different? Get in touch with us today to discuss how we can custom design a menu to suit your exact needs.

LUNCH

Light Lunch

$18.50pp

Assorted sandwiches and wraps* Seasonal sliced fruit platter Assorted fruit juices and soft drinks Served with coffee, a selection of teas and herbal fusions

Working Lunch

$25.00pp (minimum 20 guests)

Grilled sourdough* with leg of ham and avocado salsa Rainbow rice paper rolls (GF) (V) Tossed garden salad Charcuterie board (GF) Seasonal sliced fruit platter Selection of desserts and slices Selection of Australian cheese Assorted fruit juices and soft drinks Served with coffee, a selection of teas and herbal infusions

Boxed Lunch

$16.50pp

Baguette or sandwich Piece of fruit Slice of cake Bottled still water

* GF breads available on request

SCHOOL FORMALS 2 course menu $75.00

Includes your choice of a delicious 2-menu served alternate drop, continuous soft drink, chair covers, table linen, dance floor, and entry carpet and lighting

Mains Grilled chicken breast, roasted sweet potato ratatouille, light basil sauce Char-grilled rump, bacon potatoes, onions, mushrooms, rich gravy Pan fried barramundi fillet, spring onion mash, roast cherry tomatoes Mushroom risotto, parmesan cheese, truffle oil (V) Desserts Citrus curd cheesecake flan, double cream, blueberries Brandy snap sundae, caramel mousse, Tramontana chocolate, assorted berries (GF) Vanilla bean panna cotta, raspberry jelly, pineapple, macadamia crumble (GF)

COCKTAIL PARTIES Minimum 20 people

½ hour – Select four items 1 hour – Select six items 1½ hour – Select seven items 2 hour – Select eight items

$15.00pp $19.50pp $24.50pp $27.00pp

Or add three canapes to the beginning of your plated lunch or dinner

$10.00pp

Cold Canapés Braised leek and camembert tartlet (GF) Sweet corn fritter, whipped fetta, slow roasted cherry tomatoes Shaved Wagyu rump, soba noodles, wasabi mayonnaise Olive tapenade, micro basil, tomato bruschetta Selection of fresh sushi (GF)

Sweet potato, smoked chicken, goat’s curd tartlet Fresh oysters, shallot and ponzu dressing (GF) Pork belly, spiced pineapple (GF) Asparagus wrapped in Parma ham, truffle oil (GF) Avocado tostadas, micro basil, olive oil Hot Canapés Torpedo garlic prawns, smoked paprika aioli Karaage chicken, pickled cucumber Mushroom arancini balls (GF) Gourmet beef meatballs, tomatoes, basil (GF) Mini beef mignon, red onion relish Vegetarian quiche Spring roll, dipping sauces (GF) Chicken satay, peanut sauce Brioche lamb sliders Fish goujon, lemon thyme dressing

Snack Bowls $15.50pp Butter chicken on coconut rice with papadum (GF) Beef stroganoff, mash potato (GF) Ratatouille, chickpea, spinach, fried onion (GF)

Massaman chicken curry, pickled cucumber, roasted peanuts (GF) Hoisin pork belly, flat rice noodles, beansprout, spring onion and rich dark soy sauce Garlic prawns, snow peas, bok choy, capsicum and coconut rice (GF)

PARTY PLATTERS

Asian Platter (serves 10)

$35.00

Selection of spring rolls, crispy dumplings, torpedo prawns, salt and pepper calamari and samosas

Aussie Platter (serves 10)

$35.00

Selection of mini sausage rolls, mini pies, pasties and assorted quiches

Pizza Platter (serves 10)

$30.00

Selection of mini pizzas including ham and pineapple, pepperoni and vegetarian

Grazing Platter (serves 10)

$45.00

Pork belly, buffalo wings, seafood wonton and cheese kransky with sweet potato fries

Fruit Platter (serves 10) Sliced seasonal fruit

$35.00

Cheese Platter (serves 10)

$40.00

Selection of Australian cheese, dried fruits and quince paste

Mexican Platter (serves 10)

$35.00

Mini burritos, empanada, guacamole, corn chips

Antipasto Platter (serves 10)

$35.00

Sliced champagne ham, pepperoni, roast beef, salami, olives, dill cucumber, bocconcini, semi dried tomatoes and Turkish bread

Wrap/Sandwich Platter (serves 10) Assorted freshly made sandwiches

$55.00

Gluten Free (serves 10)

$35.00

Thai fishcakes, chickpea fritters, mini frittata and chicken skewers with peanut sauce

Assorted Cakes and Slices (serves 10)

$35.00

(GF available)

BEVERAGE PACKAGES

Standard Beverage Package

2 hour

$22.00pp

3 hour

$28.00pp

4 hour

$34.00pp

5 hour

$40.00pp

House Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz A selection of Australian beers, International beer, craft beer, cider Fruit juice and soft drinks

Premium Beverage Package

2 hour

$32.00pp

3 hour

$38.00pp

4 hour

$44.00pp

5 hour

$50.00pp

Premium Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz A selection of Australian beers, International beers, craft beers, cider Fruit juice and soft drinks

Ipswich Civic Centre practices the Responsible Service of Alcohol

AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

Please note that any additional audio visual equipment can be arranged to suit your requirements through our in-house audio visual and technical services department. Ipswich Civic Centre not only has the equipment and technology to ensure a successful event, but also have the most important element, a team of qualified, experienced and dedicated technicians to listen to your needs and help deliver outstanding results.

Our technical services department may be contacted directly on: civiccentretechnical@ipswich.qld.gov.au or by phone on (07) 3810 6699.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Audio Visuals Including lecterns with microphones, radio microphones, data projectors and screens

Internet Access Dedicated connection is available for superior speed and functionality (Fees apply)

Wireless Internet Access Free in-house wireless access is available

Teleconferencing Available on request (minimum of 10 days advance notice is required)

PO Box 191 50 Nicholas Street Ipswich Qld 4305 (07) 3810 6695 civiccentre@ipswich.qld.gov.au Ipswichciviccentre.com.au IpswichCivicCentre