Overview

History

The Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, with a history of over 120 years, is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Victoria.

Situated in St Kilda in close proximity to Melbourne CBD, the club is regarded as the centre of aquatic events in Victoria where major championships have been held off it’s shores. The Squadron began in early 1870s when a small group of yachtsmen and occasional fishermen gathered at St Kilda beach. Where there were yachts, there were challenges, and soon the informal races started.

Today the Squadron has over 800 members, partnering with food&desire, the Club plans to develop this iconic venue into superior yachting establishment.

Catering by food&desire

In order to achieve and maintain our reputation as market leaders, food&desire provides the highest quality food, wine and service. The food style is creative, responding to client’s needs by tailoring and designing menus according to the event brief.

Specific proposal and quotations are tailored by our Sales team, who take into consideration your event brief, catering requirements, budget, event duration, staffing requiremenst and venue access (set up and pack down times).

Harbour Room offers a range of working and conferencing lunches, seated events and cocktail celebrations and wedding menus and packages. To discuss your event enquiry please contact us on +61 3 9534 1300 or email Harbour Room.

Harbour Room Capacities

• Seated event – 220
• Seated event with dance floor – 186
• Cocktail party – 400
• Theatre confernce – 200
• Classroom conference – 80

RMYS Members Committee Room & Library
(with private balcony)

• Seated event – 40
• Cocktail party – 80

Rooftop

Marquee structure can be erected on the rooftop creating an additional event space. This superb location offers cocktail parties and dinners incredible views and an event space with a difference.

• Seated event – 120 guests
• Cocktail party – up to 400 guests

Internal lift is available for wheelchair access, equipment loading and access to the rooftop.

Wedding ceremonies

• Rooftop ceremony – 60 chairs provided with standing room
• Harbor Room (inside) ceremony – 60 chairs provided with standing room
• Cantani Gardens and rotunda located next to the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, to arrange booking, please contact Port Phillip council for permits.

Dimensions

• Square meters = 300sqm
• Length = 16m
• Width = 18m (north to south)
• Ceiling height over the dining area = 3m to 4m
• Ceiling height over the dance floor = 4m

Parking

Ticketed street parking is available on Pier Road & Jacka Boulevard
The St Kilda Sea Baths also offer parking is operated by Car Care, located at 10-18 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda;
$3.00 per hour – Mon to Fri
$7.00 day rate – Mon to Fri
$8.00 day rate – Sat & Sun
Please contact Car Care for further details on 9682 1722.

Event inclusions

• Professional Event Supervisor, waiting staff and chefs
• All necessary crockery, cutlery & glassware
• Square tables (1.2m x 1.2 m) providing a variety of seating arrangements from between eight to fifty guests
• Elegant curtain system dividing the dance floor and dining room
• Plasma in the foyer for guest list, welcome message, corporate logos and personal images
• Furniture; ottomans, coffee tables, high bars and outdoor furniture, all designed by Map
• Room access from two hours from your guest’s arrival & one hour pack down from your guest’s departure.

Venue access

Venue access is from two hours to your guest’s arrival & one hour from your guest’s departure.
Should your band or suppliers require a longer pack down for stage, lighting and or event equipment and additional $250.00 per hour will apply.

Event management

food&desire offers an Event Management service that extends beyond our food & beverage service. Our Event Sales team will assist you in the planning and liaising of all logistical matters such as lighting, sound, decorations & hiring. We would require direct liaison with relevant sub-contractors and yourselves to ensure the successful co-ordination of all aspects for this event.

Linen

Harbour Room provides white table linen and napkins. We can provide coloured, satin linen, table runners and designs to suit your event. Specific quotations obtained will depend on your final numbers and table plan.

Decorations

Event themes and centrepieces can be arranged directly with food&desire. We can discuss your creative ideas and floral concepts in greater details and specific quotations arranged.

Audio-visual

Harbour Room provides in house PA system with CD player, ipod connection, lectern with two microphones, three rigging bars, internet access and three phase power.

Durham AV is the appointed in-house audio-visual supplier at Harbour Room. Should you have any audio-visual requirements, we would be delighted to discuss this with our representative and include a tailored quotation with our proposal. Alternatively, you may prefer to speak directly with our representative regarding your particular needs. Please let us know if you would like to arrange for someone to contact you or feel free to contact our account manager Dino Trentin directly on +61 3 9690 2288.

Should you wish to use the services of an alternative audio-visual supplier, technician on duty fees may apply. Please allow $82.50 per hour, minimum three hours, to oversee an extensive bump in, event show and/or bump out. Please discuss your plans with your event manager to determine if these charges will apply to your event.

Stage

Stage can be arranged with the Event Sales team, stage costs vary from $750.00 to $1,200.00 inclusive of GST and delivery based on size.

Security

A Commissionaire is required for your event at The Harbour Room. The Commissionaire is required for security purposes, they arrive half an hour prior to your guest’s arrival and half an hour, past your guest’s departure time. Please allow $55.00 per hour.

Next step
Our Event sales team would be delighted to meet with you at Harbour Room, to arrange your personal viewing please contact the office on 03 9534 1300. Further to your viewing, and once your event details have been discussed, a proposal outlining your specific costs will be prepared. Please visit www.theharbourroom.com for venue images, floor plans and past events.

Confirmation

Should you have any enquiries pertaining to any of the above correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact your Sales Executive on +61 3 9534 1300. A deposit of 10% of the expected total value of the function is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your pre-payment invoice. Interim payment due 90 days prior to the event, 40% of the minimum food and beverage cost is payable. Pre payment is required seven working days prior to your event. If you are writing a cheque, please make your payment to food&desire.