Entire Venue at Half Acre
Restaurant · Whole venue
About this space
Half Acre is a striking event space in South Melbourne, located in a historic mill in Fisherman's Bend. 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.
Event offers and packages
Corporate Hospitality Offers
Duration: 1 hour $45
Six canapes (cold and warm) and drinks
Duration: 2 hours $55
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
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.
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
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
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
Wedding Offers
Includes complimentary Espresso Martini on arrival (valued at $12 per person)
Menu:
Two canapes (pre-dinner drinks 30 minutes)
Plated entree
Side dish (one selection)
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
Minimum food and beverage spend applies. All prices inclusive of GST.
Winter Wedding Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions apply. Valid for new bookings held in June, July, August 2022 and June, July, August 2023.
Includes complimentary Espresso Martini on arrival (valued at $12 per person)
Menu:
Two canapes (pre-dinner drinks 30 minutes)
Plated entree
Side dish (one selection)
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
Minimum food and beverage spend applies. All prices inclusive of GST.
Winter Wedding Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions apply. Valid for new bookings held in June, July, August 2022 and June, July, August 2023.
Includes complimentary Cosmo shot with dessert.
Menu:
Two canapes (pre-dinner drinks 30 minutes)
Plated entree
Side dish (one selection)
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
Minimum food and beverage spend applies. All prices inclusive of GST.
Winter Wedding Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions apply. Valid for new bookings held in June, July, August 2022 and June, July, August 2023.
Includes complimentary spirits for a five-hour duration.
Menu:
Three canapes
Plated entree, 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 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
Minimum food and beverage spend applies. All prices inclusive of GST.
Not available one eve of public holidays and public holidays. During November and December, inclusions are offered on Sunday only.
Includes complimentary cocktail on arrival.
Menu:
Three canapes
Plated entree, 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 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
Minimum food and beverage spend applies. All prices inclusive of GST.
Not available one eve of public holidays and public holidays. During November and December, inclusions are offered on Sunday only.
Menu:
Three canapes
Plated entree, 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 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
Minimum food and beverage spend applies. All prices inclusive of GST.
Meeting Offers
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
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
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. Interim payment due 150 days prior to the event, 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. Interim payment due 150 days prior to the event, 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. Interim payment due 150 days prior to the event, 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. Interim payment due 150 days prior to the event, 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. Interim payment due 150 days prior to the event, 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. Interim payment due 150 days prior to the event, 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. Interim payment due 150 days prior to the event, 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
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
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 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.
About Half Acre
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.