The Lobby Right at The Trust
About this space
Slightly larger than the left lobby, at about 120 sqm, this space can host up to 110 standing or 32 seated guests. Its classic design and convenient connection to the Bar make it ideal for cocktail receptions or mid-sized events.
It provides guests with plenty of natural light during the day or a view of the sky and the Flinders Ln neighborhood during nighttime events.
Event offers and packages
Package per person
- The Trust offers three main types of catering packages:
1. Plated: Guests are served a set menu at their table. Prices range from $195-$325 per person, with a minimum of 80 guests.
2. Cocktail: Guests enjoy a variety of canapés and drinks. Prices range from $195-$240 per person, with a minimum of 80 guests.
3. Shared: Guests share a selection of mains and sides at their table. Prices range from $210-$240 per person, with a minimum of 80 guests.
All packages can be customized with additional beverages, food options, and staffing.
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For corporate events:
- The Trust offers various packages for events, including:
1. Delegate Packages: Full-day and half-day options, including meals, beverages, and morning/afternoon tea.
2. Cocktail Packages: 1, 2, 3, and 4-hour packages with varying canapes and beverage options.
3. Plated Catering Packages: Gold, Diamond, Platinum, and Signature packages with different menus and beverage options.
4. Beverage Packages: Diamond and Platinum packages, including various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Additional options and upgrades are available for all packages.
Prices
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)
Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)
Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)
Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)
Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)
Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)
Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)
Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)
Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)
Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)
Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)
Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)
Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)
Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)
Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)
Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)
Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)
Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)
Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)
Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)
Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)
Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)
Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)
Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)
Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)
Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)
Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)
Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)
Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)
Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)
Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
2. Packages will be subject to a $10pp increase for events held from January 1, 2026 and a $20pp increase for events held from January 1, 2027.
3. All prices listed are subject to availability, peak and non-peak periods, day of the week, timing of event, and can change without notice. Public holidays, other celebration days, or major events will incur a surcharge.
4. Dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Canapés:
* Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini Tartlet (GF, NF)
* Mushroom Rice Paper Roll (VE, GFO, NF)
* Avruga Caviar Blini (NF, FF)
* Tofu Betel Leaf (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
* Avocado Sushi (VE, FF, NF, DF, GF)
* Potato Rosti (GF, NF, DF, VE)
* Mushroom Arancini (V, GF)
* Sweet Corn and Gruyère Croquette (V, NF)
* Pork Belly Bao Bun (NF)
* Roast Chicken Slider (NF)
* Tempura Oyster (NF, DF)
* Crispy Prawn (DF)
Entrées:
* Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF, NF)
* Kingfish (GF, NF)
* Fremantle Octopus (DF)
* Slow-Roasted Pork Belly (GF, DF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Tomato and Basil Ravioli (V, NF)
* Potato Gnocchi (VE, NF, FF)
* Grass Fed Beef Tartare (DF, NF)
Mains
* Gippsland Lamb Shoulder (GF, DF, NF)
* Ocean Trout (GF, NF)
* Free-Range Chicken (GF, DF, NF)
* Beef Cheek Rendang (GF, DF, NF)
* Orecchiette Pasta (V, NF)
* Turmeric and Coconut Dahl (VE, GF, DF, NF)
* Pork Scotch Fillet (GF, NF)
* Mild Spiced Green Curry (VE, GF, NF, DF)
Sides
* Seasonal Greens (GF, V)
* Roasted Baby Potatoes (VE, DF, GF)
* Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GF, NF)
* Thai-Style Coleslaw (VE, GF, DF)
* Iceberg Salad (VE, DF, GF)
* Roast Carrots (VE, GF, DF)
Desserts
* Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart (GF, NF)
* Nudo Lamington
* Passionfruit Opera Cake
* Chocolate Brownie (GF, VE)
* Seasonal Macarons (GF)
Platters & Grazing
* Charcuterie (Grazing)
* Antipasto (Shared)
* Mezze (Shared)
* Dip platter (Shared)
* Cheese platter (Shared)
* Fruit platter (Shared)
Please note that dishes may change without notice and are subject to availability.
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
No smoking in the building.
About The Trust
The Trust, located at 405 Flinders Lane in Melbourne, is a historic venue that is simultaneously timeless and modern. With a total area of approximately 700 sqm, our venue provides four distinct spaces: the Grand Hall, The Lobby (Left and Right), and the Bar. The Trust is known for organizing and catering to weddings and corporate gatherings, but all kinds of events can take place here.
Our venue’s elegant atmosphere, with white walls and charming décor, keeps the spaces inviting, whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate function, or a private celebration. Event packages include dedicated coordination, service staff, furniture, cutlery, crystal glassware, and optional AV services for your convenience. Paid parking off-premises and free street parking are also available.
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