Functions
Group Bookings & Private Functions
beach babylon is situated on the ground floor of 232 oriental parade directly across from oriental bay beach. groups of 25 or more are encouraged to order from our set menu. private functions are available for groups of 50 or more & are subject to a booking fee & minimum spend. christmas functions are available from mid-november for groups larger than 8 people. BYO (wine only, excludes beer and juice) is available for christmas set menu bookings, but not for private functions. The 2018 christmas menu is here.
Private Functions
Food & Drink
with retro new zealand inspired cuisine we have a range of finger food & canapés or we can design a menu to suit your budget & tastes. we also have a large range of wines, tiki beach cocktails including an impressive rum selection & over 30 boutique beers to keep everyone happy. we have flexible bar tab options with subsidised, set priced & full bar tabs available. BYO is not available for private functions.
What We Can Offer
- a beautiful location & great venue with an indoor & outdoor area
- a quality sound system available that connects to any mp3 player or device
- available monday to sunday with a late licence
- staff to help you create an effortless function & clean up afterwards
- a booking fee of $150*
- set-up & hire of a PA system with a microphone for $50 or a data projector for $100
*note: we have a minimum spend required, dependent on the date & start time. from $2000 sunday-thursday, friday & saturday nights from $3000. a higher minimum spend is applicable over the summer & christmas period. please email [email protected] for further information.
Set Dinner Menu
(2 courses $40 per person or 3 courses $50 per person, for groups of 25 or more)
Entrées
pan-fried pickled carrot, gai lan, tofu & chive dumplings, spicy peanut dipping sauce (vegan)
popcorn chicken, smoked paprika aioli
dukkah spiced halloumi fries, beetroot dip, lemon wedge (vegetarian)
crispy turmeric-spiced cauliflower, cumin seeds, harissa yoghurt (*vegan on request, gluten-free)
Mains
slow-roasted pork belly, roasted cauliflower puree, pickled radish, glazed baby carrots, crackling & apple-star anise jus (gluten-free)
baked eggplant involtini, cashew nut mozzarella, arrabiatta sauce, wilted greens, vegan pesto, toasted almonds (vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy free)
fish of the day, please ask our wait staff for today's dish
scotch fillet steak, caramelised onions, butternut squash puree, asparagus, jus (gluten-free)
Desserts
whittaker’s chocolate fondue with brownie or fresh fruit (vegan, gluten-free)
salted dark chocolate tart, toasted hazelnuts, date caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream or coconut gelato (vegan)
white chocolate & yuzu cheesecake, raspberry sorbet, white chocolate shavings, meringue shards (gluten-free)
knickerbocker glory tropicana– coconut gelato, passionfruit & lime jelly, mango, brownie crumble, chocolate sauce, whipped coconut cream, toasted coconut (gluten free)
v = vegetarian, df = dairy free, vg = vegan & gf = gluten free (or can be modified to be gluten-free)
Drink & Bar Tabs
beach babylon has a large range of craft beers, wine, tiki beach coctails & spirits.
Bar Tabs
you can manage your bar tab in a number of ways
- open bar
- bar tab that includes selected drinks
- 50% subsidised tabs (50% paid by guest & 50% charged to your tab)
- set subsidised drinks prices (i.e. $2 beers & $3 wines with your guests paying $2 or $3 and the shortfall being charged to your tab)
Beach Babylon Signature Drink Options
Punch Bowls (serve 35-40 drinks)
beach babylon sangria punch bowl red wine, brandy, passionfruit, orange juice & citrus fruit toppped with lemonade
parade popsicle (our most popular) punch bowl the perfect oriental parade pick-you-up. a tangy potion of vodka, archer’s peach schnapps, apple sours, orange juice
the tropical hurricane (also popular) punch bowl white rum, fresh mango nectar, passionfruit syrup & fresh lime; a mouth-watering whirlwind of tropical flavours
non-alcoholic tropical punch bowls are available for $60
check out our drinks page to see our extensive beer & wine selection
Food
we will design a set menu with you for a sit down dinner or you can select some of the following platters or canapés for a cocktail party
Platters (serves 20-25 guests)
fresh bread with aged balsamic vinegar & olive oil, cashew-nut pesto & hummus platter (v) & (ve)
vegetarian or deli meats anti-pasto platters of olives, marinated vegetables, cheeses & deli meats with grilled bread (v) & (ve)
seafood plate – salt & pepper calamari, fish goujons & sautéed prawns
swiss, four cheese or, blue cheese fondue with fresh bread
dark chocolate or salted caramel fondue with fruit & marshmallow
Finger Food Platters (serves 20-25 people)
roast beef on crostini with béarnaise sauce
vegetarian spring rolls & samosas with sweet chilli sauce (v)
dukkah spiced halloumi bites with beetroot dip (v)
salt & pepper calamari with a paprika aioli
spicy popcorn chicken with smoky mayonnaise
fish goujons with a lemon, caper & parsley dressing
spicy chorizo sausages with homemade tomato sauce
chilli prawns with chipotle mayo (gf)
lemongrass chicken skewers with a nam jim (gf)
sticky pork ribs with bbq sauce (gf)
Sweet Platters
Cold Canapés (price per seve)
smoked salmon on rye with avocado butter & black pepper
seared fillet of beef with béarnaise on crostini
smoked chicken, roasted red pepper & caramalised onion tarts
mushroom, blue cheese & pine nut tarts (v)
sweet corn fritters with crème fraiche & pesto (v)
vegetable samosas with a sweet ginger, minted yoghurt dipping sauce (v)
brochette of grilled cajun corn-fed chicken with a yoghurt & mint dipping sauce (gf)
brochette of thai spiced prawns with a tomato & coriander salsa (gf)
scallops wrapped in bacon with thyme, lemon and garlic butter (gf)
Sweet Canapés
chocolate dipped strawberries (v) & (ve)
dark chocolate brownies & slices (v)