Half Acre is a striking event space in South Melbourne, located in a historic mill in
Fisherman’s Bend.
A collaboration of talented designers have transformed 112 Munro Street into Half Acre - a
singular urban sanctuary in Melbourne’s industrial south, ensuring the building’s heritage is
maintained, restored and highlighted.
The grandeur of the old Mill - with its exposed brick walls and soaring stained timber
ceilings, dating to the early 1900s - sets the scene for a relaxed, comfortable, intimate, and
unique wedding and event experience.
Half Acre provides the setting for Melbourne’s food&desire to deliver a distinctive catering
presentation with emphasis on seasonal Australian produce from local suppliers and
growers. Now in its 18th year, food&desire consistently delivers spectacular events on
every scale, with a reputation for excellence that has made it one of city’s catering leaders.
That reputation is rooted in a devotion to the finest food and wine, alongside unparalleled
service.
food&desire will respond directly and creatively to any guest needs by tailoring a distinct
menu and space that best represents our client and the spirit of Half Acre.
Welcome to Half Acre.
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Capacity
Seated wedding with dance floor 220
Cocktail party 400
Restaurant and Event Space 590 (open to be booked only Monday to Thursday)
Hours of operations
10am to 11pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday
7am to 1am Friday and Saturday
12 noon to 11pm on Good Friday and Anzac Day
Getting there and parking
Tram stop
Light rail Montugue St stop
Bus Stop (Normanby and Johnston St Stop Bus No 235)
Paid parking is available at Wilson Car Park, Cnr of Munro St
and Montague St South Melbourne
VENUE INFO.
PACKAGES
Saturday Wedding
$165.00 per person - Five hour duration
Friday and Sunday
$155.00 per person - Five hour duration
Menu
Three canapés
Plated Entrée, alternate selection
Main Course, alternate selection
Side dish
Plated, or Roaming desserts -two sweet bowl dishes
food&desire petit fours, with tea and coffee
BeveragesSelection of Australian wines
One sparkling, one white, one red wine
Cricketers Arms, Asahi Soukai, Somersby cider
Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol
mineral water.
June, July and August
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Wedding
$145.00 pp - Five hour duration
Menu
Two canapés (pre dinner drinks 30 minutes)
Plated Entrée
Main Course, alternate selection
Hot Side dish
Roaming desserts - two sweet bowl dishes
food&desire petit fours, with tea and coffee
BeveragesSelection of Australian wines
One sparkling, one white, one red wine
Cricketers Arms, Asahi Soukai, Somersby cider
Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol
mineral water.
Friday and Sunday Inclusions
Spirits for five hour duration
(valued at $12.00 per person)
A Deluxe suite on your wedding night at any Art
Series Hotel, select from the Olsen, the Blackman
or the Cullen (valued at $400.00)
November to December: Inclusions offered on
Sunday’s only
*Minimum food and beverage spend applies. All
prices inclusive of GST
Winter WeddingsWeddings Inclusions
Exclusive Monday to Thursday: Free
Exclusive Friday to Sunday: $2,500.00
Courtyard
SHARING IS. . .
In keeping with Melbourne’s fondness for informal dining, select your menu for a variety of dishes to be shared amongst your guests down the centre of the table.
Shared Entrée - Option 1
1 entree plate
3 side plates
A surcharge of $12.00 per person will apply
(in lieu of a plated Entrée)
Shared Entrée - Option 2
2 entree plates
3 side plates
A surcharge of $22.00 per person will apply
(in lieu of a plated Entrée)
*All options include a selection of freshly baked
breads; confit garlic bread, ciabatta and sciachatta
Shared Main - Option 1
2 main plates
3 side plates
A surcharge of $18.00 per person will apply
(in lieu of a Main Course)
Shared Main - Option 2
3 main plates
3 side plates
A surcharge of $26.00 per person will apply
(in lieu of a Main Course)
*All options include a selection of freshly baked
breads; confit garlic bread, ciabatta and sciachatta
Crockery, cutlery and glassware
Selection of round and long tables (1.2m x 1.2m) and chairs
Elegant curtain system dividing the dance floor and dining space
Furniture; ottomans, couches, coffee tables, high bars
Venue access two hours prior to guest arrival and one hour post guest
departure
Rigging bars with weight loading of 45kg (per bar) over the white tiles
Use of green room
Dimmer and LED coloured lighting over the dance floor
Printed menus (2 per table)
Table numbers
Lectern and microphone
VENUE INCLUSIONS
Half Acre provides an in house PA system with CD player, iPod connection, plasma screen in the foyer,
lectern, hands free and roving microphone, five rigging bars, wireless internet access and three phase
power.
Harry the Hirer is the appointed in house audio visual supplier. Should you have any audio visual
requirements, we would be delighted to discuss this with a Harry the Hirer representative and include
a tailored quotation with our proposal. Alternatively, you may prefer to speak directly with our
representative regarding your particular needs
Audio visual
Half Acre is designed specifically without the need for tablecloths.
However ftable linen and alternative table sizes can be arranged upon request
Linen and tables
Staging can be arranged with your Event Coordinator. Pricing will vary from $660.00 to $1,200.00
inclusive of GST and delivery depending on the size of your stage.
Staging
Square meters 500 sqm
Length 45.9m
Width 17m
Venue dimensions
General
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A food&desire Events Coordinator will be in contact with you three months prior to your
event date, they’ll assist with your venue check list, menu design, floor plan creation and
assist with your suppliers, and entertainment options. We are fortunate to partner with some
of the most creative events people in Melbourne and with them we will ensure that even
your smallest detail makes the biggest impact.
Service
A deposit of $3,000.00 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage spend, whichever
is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against
your prepayment invoice. Interim payment due 120 days prior to the event, 60% of the
minimum food and beverage cost is payable. Final numbers are due 10 days with pre
payment required 7 working days prior to your event. If you are writing a cheque, please
make your payment to ‘food&desire’.
Reservation and booking
A minimum of one security guard is required for every event at Half Acre. The guard is
required on site at the venue half an hour prior to guests arrival, and one hour past your
guest departure time. Please allow $55.00 per hour per security guard inclusive of GST.
Please note final guest numbers and the nature of event may require additional security.
Security
OTHER INFO.
[email protected] | 03 8646 6000
www.foodanddesire.com.au
22 Aughtie Drive
Albert Park Lake 3206
17 Dukes Walk
South Wharf 3006
2 Pier Road
St Kilda 3182
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne 3000
W H I T E LN
31 Flinders Lane
Melbourne 3000
17 Dukes Walk
South Wharf 3006
112 Munro Street
South Melbourne 3205