Entire Venue at Carousel
Event Space in an Event Venue · Whole venue
2 reviews
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22 Aughtie Drive, Melbourne, 3206
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Albert Park, Melbourne
About this space
Located on the water’s edge of Albert Park Lake with uninterrupted views of Melbourne’s city skyline, Carousel is well known for creating remarkable celebrations, weddings, gala dinners, and corporate product launches.
From intimate to spectacular, weddings require a special touch to bring your dreams to life. Working closely with you we will develop menus and themes, source locations, and any unique requirements to fulfill every desire of your day. The memories made here will last a lifetime; we’ll make sure of it.
Event offers and packages
Christmas Party Offers
$15000 min. spend
Carousel is the perfect place to make memories that will last a lifetime, whether you’re planning your Christmas Party, a prestigious corporate Christmas event, or any other grand celebration. Step into the grand 'Bel Air' entrance, surrounded by a white courtyard and palm trees, and be transported to a world of glamour and sophistication.
Our Minimum spend starts at $15,000:
Lunch - from $15,000
Dinner - from $22,000
Our Minimum spend starts at $15,000:
Lunch - from $15,000
Dinner - from $22,000
Christmas Lunch/Dinner (Up to 500 guests)
$149
per person
Package includes 3-course menu.
Menu:
1. Three canapés
2. Plated entrée
3. Plated main course, alternate selection
4. Side dish (one selection)
5. Plated or roaming desserts - two sweet bowl dishes
5. Food & Desire petit fours with tea and coffee
Beverages:
1. Selection of Australian wines (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
2. Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
3. Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Duration:
3 hours - $149.00
4 hours - $159.00
5 hours - $169.00
Menu:
1. Three canapés
2. Plated entrée
3. Plated main course, alternate selection
4. Side dish (one selection)
5. Plated or roaming desserts - two sweet bowl dishes
5. Food & Desire petit fours with tea and coffee
Beverages:
1. Selection of Australian wines (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
2. Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
3. Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Duration:
3 hours - $149.00
4 hours - $159.00
5 hours - $169.00
Christmas Cocktail (Up to 1000 guests)
$139
per person
Menu:
1. Canapés - selection of savoury and sweet - total of five
2. Hand held items - selection of two
3. Savoury bowl dish - selection of one
4. Grazing table
Beverages:
1. Selection of Australian wines (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
2. Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
3. Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Duration:
3 hours - $139.00
4 hours - $149.00
5 hours - $159.00
1. Canapés - selection of savoury and sweet - total of five
2. Hand held items - selection of two
3. Savoury bowl dish - selection of one
4. Grazing table
Beverages:
1. Selection of Australian wines (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
2. Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
3. Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Duration:
3 hours - $139.00
4 hours - $149.00
5 hours - $159.00
Corporate Hospitality Offers
Post Conference Package
$45
per person
Four canapes (cold and warm) and drinks
Duration: 1 hour $45
Six canapes (cold and warm) and drinks
Duration: 2 hours $55
Duration: 1 hour $45
Six canapes (cold and warm) and drinks
Duration: 2 hours $55
Corporate Breakfast Package One
$60
per person
Selection of two handled items on arrival
Selection of two pastries and one breakfast bowl dish
Sant Aniol mineral water
Orange, apple and cranberry juice, coconut water
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas
Duration: 2 hours
Selection of two pastries and one breakfast bowl dish
Sant Aniol mineral water
Orange, apple and cranberry juice, coconut water
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas
Duration: 2 hours
Conference Package
$75
per person
Arrival:
Orange juice, freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas
Morning Tea:
Sant Aniol mineral water
Orange, apple and cranberry juice
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas
Select two morning tea items
Lunch:
Select one food station
Select one dessert
Afternoon Tea:
Sant Aniol mineral water
Orange, apple and cranberry juice
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas
Select two afternoon tea items
Duration: 5 hours $75
Duration: 8 hours $95
Please see menu for selection.
Orange juice, freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas
Morning Tea:
Sant Aniol mineral water
Orange, apple and cranberry juice
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas
Select two morning tea items
Lunch:
Select one food station
Select one dessert
Afternoon Tea:
Sant Aniol mineral water
Orange, apple and cranberry juice
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas
Select two afternoon tea items
Duration: 5 hours $75
Duration: 8 hours $95
Please see menu for selection.
Corporate Breakfast Package Two
$88
per person
Selection of two handled items on arrival
Selection of two pastries and one breakfast bowl dish
Plated hot breakfast
Sant Aniol mineral water
Orange, apple and cranberry juice, coconut water
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas
Duration: 2 hours $88
Duration: 3 hours $98
Selection of two pastries and one breakfast bowl dish
Plated hot breakfast
Sant Aniol mineral water
Orange, apple and cranberry juice, coconut water
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas
Duration: 2 hours $88
Duration: 3 hours $98
Coporate Cocktail Packages
$139
per person
Menu:
Canapes - selection of savoury and sweet - total of five
Hand held items - selection of two
Savoury bowl dish - selection of one
Grazing table
Beverages:
Selection of Australian wines (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Duration: 3 hours $139
Duration: 4 hours $149
Duration: 5 hours $159
Canapes - selection of savoury and sweet - total of five
Hand held items - selection of two
Savoury bowl dish - selection of one
Grazing table
Beverages:
Selection of Australian wines (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Duration: 3 hours $139
Duration: 4 hours $149
Duration: 5 hours $159
Coporate Seated Lunch or Dinner Packages
$149
per person
Menu:
Three canapes
Plated entree
Plated main course, alternate selection
Side dish (one selection)
Plated or roaming desserts - two sweet bowl dishes
Food & Desire petit fours with tea and coffee
Beverages:
Selection of Australian wines (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Packages: 3 Courses
Duration: 3 hour lunch/dinner: $149
Duration: 4 hour lunch/dinner: $159
Duration: 5 hour lunch/dinner: $169
Three canapes
Plated entree
Plated main course, alternate selection
Side dish (one selection)
Plated or roaming desserts - two sweet bowl dishes
Food & Desire petit fours with tea and coffee
Beverages:
Selection of Australian wines (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Packages: 3 Courses
Duration: 3 hour lunch/dinner: $149
Duration: 4 hour lunch/dinner: $159
Duration: 5 hour lunch/dinner: $169
Meeting Offers
Cocktail Package
$170
per person
Menu:
Canapes - selection of savoury and sweet - total of five
Hand held items - selection of two
Savour bowl dish - selection on one
Grazing table
Beverages:
Selection of Australian wine (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Duration: 3 hours $170
Duration: 4 hours $180
Duration: 5 hours $190
Canapes - selection of savoury and sweet - total of five
Hand held items - selection of two
Savour bowl dish - selection on one
Grazing table
Beverages:
Selection of Australian wine (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Duration: 3 hours $170
Duration: 4 hours $180
Duration: 5 hours $190
Seated Package
$170
per person
Menu:
Three canapes
Plated entree
Main course, alternate selection
Side dish
Plated or roaming desserts - two sweet bowl dishes
Food & Desire petit fours, with tea and coffee
Beverages:
Selection of Australian wine (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Duration: 3 hours $170
Duration: 4 hours $180
Duration: 5 hours $190
Three canapes
Plated entree
Main course, alternate selection
Side dish
Plated or roaming desserts - two sweet bowl dishes
Food & Desire petit fours, with tea and coffee
Beverages:
Selection of Australian wine (One sparkling, one white, one red wine)
Moon Dog Lager, Hills Apple Cider, Heineken 3
Selection of soft drinks, orange juice and Sant Aniol mineral water
Duration: 3 hours $170
Duration: 4 hours $180
Duration: 5 hours $190
Prices
Sunday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$15000
min. spend
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am.
All prices include GST.
For more details see our Wedding, Corporate and Social packages.
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Monday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$15000
min. spend
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am.
All prices include GST.
For more details see our Wedding, Corporate and Social packages.
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Tuesday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$15000
min. spend
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am.
All prices include GST.
For more details see our Wedding, Corporate and Social packages.
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Wednesday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$15000
min. spend
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am.
All prices include GST.
For more details see our Wedding, Corporate and Social packages.
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Thursday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$15000
min. spend
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am.
All prices include GST.
For more details see our Wedding, Corporate and Social packages.
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Friday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$15000
min. spend
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$159
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am.
All prices include GST.
For more details see our Wedding, Corporate and Social packages.
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Saturday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$210
per person
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$30000
min. spend
Per session
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$210
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am.
All prices include GST.
For more details see our Wedding, Corporate and Social packages.
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Wedding:
Five-hour duration prices were mentioned.
A deposit of $3,000 or 10% of the minimum food and beverage, whichever is the greater, is required to confirm your booking. The amount will be applied against your prepayment invoice. An interim payment is due 150 days prior to the event, and 60% of the minimum food & 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."
Capacity
Standing
up to 1000
Dining
up to 400
Theatre
up to 400
Catering and drinks
In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Ground level
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Host rules
A minimum of one security guard is required for every event at Carousel. The guard is required on-site at the venue half an hour prior to your guests' arrival, and an hour past your guests' departure time. Please allow $60.00 per hour per security guard inclusive of GST. Please note final guest numbers and the nature of the event may require additional security.
Damage to the space will result in an extra charge.
Reviews and ratings
(2 reviews and ratings - )
FC
Frances C.
March 2024
Excellent communication
Contact phone number and direct email address: 0448 181 098 f.cardamone@icloud.com
Fiancés name: Lachlan
Guest Numbers: 180
Preferred date: 15 March 25
Ceremony: Do you require a ceremony onsite? Yes
Thanks!
5.0
VG
Virginia G.
December 2022
Excellent communication
5.0
About Carousel
Food & Desire is hospitality catered to you. It begins with food – sustainable, delicious, and inventive. Food that is experienced in our own event spaces, restaurants, cafes, or anywhere you like. Events that are tailored to the occasion, from weddings to parties, or corporate events.
Professionalism is key to every Food & Desire event, but when your business needs to connect its philosophy and intentions with clients and the public, tailored solutions regarding catering and planning are fundamental to the success of your event. With experience working with some of the world’s finest, luxury companies, celebrated firms, and respected industries, Food & Desire will bring your brand to life through hospitality.
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