Ballroom at Palais Hotel
About this space
The Ballroom at Palais Hotel is a spacious and elegant venue designed to host up to 200 guests for standing events or 140 for seated arrangements. This versatile space blends classic charm with modern amenities, making it perfect for weddings, corporate functions, gala dinners, and milestone celebrations.
With its sophisticated interior and warm wood finishes, the Ballroom provides a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. The space includes a dedicated bar area, adaptable seating configurations, and state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate a variety of event styles, from formal banquets to lively receptions.
Located on the Semaphore Esplanade, the Palais Hotel offers stunning coastal views and convenient access for your guests. The attentive staff provides full event support, including catering and planning services, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
Prices
Platter Options
Cold Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités (VE) - $50
* Rare Beef Fillet: Horseradish crème, parmesan, pickles on toasted rye - $120
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil (VEO) - $80
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy - $110
* SA Oysters: Natural or cucumber & shallot vinaigrette (seasonal) - $120
* Smoked Tasmanian Salmon Crostini: Citrus mascarpone, fresh dill - $120
* Roast Duck Wontons: Asian pickle, coriander, hoisin - $120
* Assorted Local Cheese: Lavosh, muscatel, quince - $160
* Grazing Board: Cured meats, olives, house pickles, Persian feta, toasted focaccia - $160
Hot Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Asian Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $100
* Marinated Greek Chicken Skewers: Tzatziki, lemon (GF) - $100
* Asian Beef Fillet Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $120
* Angus Beef Pies & Sausage Rolls: Tomato ketchup - $85
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF) - $100
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries - $85
* Prawn & Ginger Dumplings: Kewpie, mild chilli soy - $110
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF) - $100
* Crispy Crumbed Prawns: Tartare (GFO) - $120
* Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chipotle - $100
* Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Sticky chilli, soy sauce, Asian herbs (VE) - $80
* Vegetable Dumplings: Dipping sauce (VE) - $110
* Crispy Tempura Eggplant: Harissa spices, minted yoghurt (VEO) - $90
* Salt & Pepper Tofu: Sticky soy, crispy shallots (GF, VE) - $85
* Fries: Tomato ketchup, garlic aioli (GF, VE) - $45
* Sweet Potato Fries: Chipotle - $55
Pizza Platters (Approximately 30 pieces per platter)
* Margherita - $35
* Pepperoni - $35
* Hawaiian - $35
* BBQ Chicken & Chorizo - $40
* Italian Salami & Olive - $40
* Vegan - $45
Larger Individual Options (Minimum 30 per item, pricing per item)
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle - $6
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce - $6
* Pulled Pork Slider: Pickled red cabbage, sriracha aioli - $6
* Crumbed Eggplant Sando: Tomato, lettuce, aioli (VE) - $6
* Individual Chip Buckets: Tomato ketchup - $4
* Individual Tempura Fish & Chips: Vinegar salt, tartare - $9
* Individual Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Chips, aioli - $9
* Individual Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chips, chipotle - $9
* Individual Butter Chicken or Chickpea Masala: Jasmine rice, minted yoghurt - $9
* Individual Asian Chicken Salad: Nuoc cham - $9
Sweet Options
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes (36 pieces) - $95
* Chocnut Brownie: Double cream, fresh berries (GF) (30 pieces) - $110
* Mini Patisserie Assortment (52 pieces) - $110
* Fresh Baked Portuguese Tarts (30 pieces) - $120
* Salted Caramel Profiteroles (30 pieces) - $100
Cocktail Packages
All options are served by wait staff.
Option A ($25 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Angus Beef & Spinach Ricotta Gourmet Pastries
Option B ($35 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
Option C ($40 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Individual Fries: Tomato ketchup
* Gourmet Pastries or Assorted Pizza or Dessert Option
Cocktail & Beverage Packages
Cocktail Silver ($85 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
* Four-hour beverage package (A) or add $15 per person for Premium Beverage Package (B).
Cocktail Gold ($90 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Silver plus:
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Gourmet Pastries or Dessert Option
Cocktail Platinum ($100 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Gold plus:
* SA Oysters: Cucumber & shallot chardonnay vinaigrette (seasonal)
* Asian Satay Beef Skewers: Coriander, chilli
* Panko Crumbed Prawns: Tartare
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle
* Mini Dessert: Patisserie Assortment
Platter Options
Cold Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités (VE) - $50
* Rare Beef Fillet: Horseradish crème, parmesan, pickles on toasted rye - $120
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil (VEO) - $80
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy - $110
* SA Oysters: Natural or cucumber & shallot vinaigrette (seasonal) - $120
* Smoked Tasmanian Salmon Crostini: Citrus mascarpone, fresh dill - $120
* Roast Duck Wontons: Asian pickle, coriander, hoisin - $120
* Assorted Local Cheese: Lavosh, muscatel, quince - $160
* Grazing Board: Cured meats, olives, house pickles, Persian feta, toasted focaccia - $160
Hot Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Asian Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $100
* Marinated Greek Chicken Skewers: Tzatziki, lemon (GF) - $100
* Asian Beef Fillet Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $120
* Angus Beef Pies & Sausage Rolls: Tomato ketchup - $85
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF) - $100
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries - $85
* Prawn & Ginger Dumplings: Kewpie, mild chilli soy - $110
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF) - $100
* Crispy Crumbed Prawns: Tartare (GFO) - $120
* Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chipotle - $100
* Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Sticky chilli, soy sauce, Asian herbs (VE) - $80
* Vegetable Dumplings: Dipping sauce (VE) - $110
* Crispy Tempura Eggplant: Harissa spices, minted yoghurt (VEO) - $90
* Salt & Pepper Tofu: Sticky soy, crispy shallots (GF, VE) - $85
* Fries: Tomato ketchup, garlic aioli (GF, VE) - $45
* Sweet Potato Fries: Chipotle - $55
Pizza Platters (Approximately 30 pieces per platter)
* Margherita - $35
* Pepperoni - $35
* Hawaiian - $35
* BBQ Chicken & Chorizo - $40
* Italian Salami & Olive - $40
* Vegan - $45
Larger Individual Options (Minimum 30 per item, pricing per item)
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle - $6
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce - $6
* Pulled Pork Slider: Pickled red cabbage, sriracha aioli - $6
* Crumbed Eggplant Sando: Tomato, lettuce, aioli (VE) - $6
* Individual Chip Buckets: Tomato ketchup - $4
* Individual Tempura Fish & Chips: Vinegar salt, tartare - $9
* Individual Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Chips, aioli - $9
* Individual Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chips, chipotle - $9
* Individual Butter Chicken or Chickpea Masala: Jasmine rice, minted yoghurt - $9
* Individual Asian Chicken Salad: Nuoc cham - $9
Sweet Options
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes (36 pieces) - $95
* Chocnut Brownie: Double cream, fresh berries (GF) (30 pieces) - $110
* Mini Patisserie Assortment (52 pieces) - $110
* Fresh Baked Portuguese Tarts (30 pieces) - $120
* Salted Caramel Profiteroles (30 pieces) - $100
Cocktail Packages
All options are served by wait staff.
Option A ($25 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Angus Beef & Spinach Ricotta Gourmet Pastries
Option B ($35 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
Option C ($40 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Individual Fries: Tomato ketchup
* Gourmet Pastries or Assorted Pizza or Dessert Option
Cocktail & Beverage Packages
Cocktail Silver ($85 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
* Four-hour beverage package (A) or add $15 per person for Premium Beverage Package (B).
Cocktail Gold ($90 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Silver plus:
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Gourmet Pastries or Dessert Option
Cocktail Platinum ($100 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Gold plus:
* SA Oysters: Cucumber & shallot chardonnay vinaigrette (seasonal)
* Asian Satay Beef Skewers: Coriander, chilli
* Panko Crumbed Prawns: Tartare
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle
* Mini Dessert: Patisserie Assortment
Platter Options
Cold Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités (VE) - $50
* Rare Beef Fillet: Horseradish crème, parmesan, pickles on toasted rye - $120
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil (VEO) - $80
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy - $110
* SA Oysters: Natural or cucumber & shallot vinaigrette (seasonal) - $120
* Smoked Tasmanian Salmon Crostini: Citrus mascarpone, fresh dill - $120
* Roast Duck Wontons: Asian pickle, coriander, hoisin - $120
* Assorted Local Cheese: Lavosh, muscatel, quince - $160
* Grazing Board: Cured meats, olives, house pickles, Persian feta, toasted focaccia - $160
Hot Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Asian Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $100
* Marinated Greek Chicken Skewers: Tzatziki, lemon (GF) - $100
* Asian Beef Fillet Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $120
* Angus Beef Pies & Sausage Rolls: Tomato ketchup - $85
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF) - $100
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries - $85
* Prawn & Ginger Dumplings: Kewpie, mild chilli soy - $110
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF) - $100
* Crispy Crumbed Prawns: Tartare (GFO) - $120
* Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chipotle - $100
* Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Sticky chilli, soy sauce, Asian herbs (VE) - $80
* Vegetable Dumplings: Dipping sauce (VE) - $110
* Crispy Tempura Eggplant: Harissa spices, minted yoghurt (VEO) - $90
* Salt & Pepper Tofu: Sticky soy, crispy shallots (GF, VE) - $85
* Fries: Tomato ketchup, garlic aioli (GF, VE) - $45
* Sweet Potato Fries: Chipotle - $55
Pizza Platters (Approximately 30 pieces per platter)
* Margherita - $35
* Pepperoni - $35
* Hawaiian - $35
* BBQ Chicken & Chorizo - $40
* Italian Salami & Olive - $40
* Vegan - $45
Larger Individual Options (Minimum 30 per item, pricing per item)
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle - $6
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce - $6
* Pulled Pork Slider: Pickled red cabbage, sriracha aioli - $6
* Crumbed Eggplant Sando: Tomato, lettuce, aioli (VE) - $6
* Individual Chip Buckets: Tomato ketchup - $4
* Individual Tempura Fish & Chips: Vinegar salt, tartare - $9
* Individual Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Chips, aioli - $9
* Individual Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chips, chipotle - $9
* Individual Butter Chicken or Chickpea Masala: Jasmine rice, minted yoghurt - $9
* Individual Asian Chicken Salad: Nuoc cham - $9
Sweet Options
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes (36 pieces) - $95
* Chocnut Brownie: Double cream, fresh berries (GF) (30 pieces) - $110
* Mini Patisserie Assortment (52 pieces) - $110
* Fresh Baked Portuguese Tarts (30 pieces) - $120
* Salted Caramel Profiteroles (30 pieces) - $100
Cocktail Packages
All options are served by wait staff.
Option A ($25 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Angus Beef & Spinach Ricotta Gourmet Pastries
Option B ($35 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
Option C ($40 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Individual Fries: Tomato ketchup
* Gourmet Pastries or Assorted Pizza or Dessert Option
Cocktail & Beverage Packages
Cocktail Silver ($85 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
* Four-hour beverage package (A) or add $15 per person for Premium Beverage Package (B).
Cocktail Gold ($90 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Silver plus:
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Gourmet Pastries or Dessert Option
Cocktail Platinum ($100 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Gold plus:
* SA Oysters: Cucumber & shallot chardonnay vinaigrette (seasonal)
* Asian Satay Beef Skewers: Coriander, chilli
* Panko Crumbed Prawns: Tartare
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle
* Mini Dessert: Patisserie Assortment
Platter Options
Cold Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités (VE) - $50
* Rare Beef Fillet: Horseradish crème, parmesan, pickles on toasted rye - $120
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil (VEO) - $80
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy - $110
* SA Oysters: Natural or cucumber & shallot vinaigrette (seasonal) - $120
* Smoked Tasmanian Salmon Crostini: Citrus mascarpone, fresh dill - $120
* Roast Duck Wontons: Asian pickle, coriander, hoisin - $120
* Assorted Local Cheese: Lavosh, muscatel, quince - $160
* Grazing Board: Cured meats, olives, house pickles, Persian feta, toasted focaccia - $160
Hot Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Asian Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $100
* Marinated Greek Chicken Skewers: Tzatziki, lemon (GF) - $100
* Asian Beef Fillet Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $120
* Angus Beef Pies & Sausage Rolls: Tomato ketchup - $85
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF) - $100
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries - $85
* Prawn & Ginger Dumplings: Kewpie, mild chilli soy - $110
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF) - $100
* Crispy Crumbed Prawns: Tartare (GFO) - $120
* Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chipotle - $100
* Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Sticky chilli, soy sauce, Asian herbs (VE) - $80
* Vegetable Dumplings: Dipping sauce (VE) - $110
* Crispy Tempura Eggplant: Harissa spices, minted yoghurt (VEO) - $90
* Salt & Pepper Tofu: Sticky soy, crispy shallots (GF, VE) - $85
* Fries: Tomato ketchup, garlic aioli (GF, VE) - $45
* Sweet Potato Fries: Chipotle - $55
Pizza Platters (Approximately 30 pieces per platter)
* Margherita - $35
* Pepperoni - $35
* Hawaiian - $35
* BBQ Chicken & Chorizo - $40
* Italian Salami & Olive - $40
* Vegan - $45
Larger Individual Options (Minimum 30 per item, pricing per item)
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle - $6
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce - $6
* Pulled Pork Slider: Pickled red cabbage, sriracha aioli - $6
* Crumbed Eggplant Sando: Tomato, lettuce, aioli (VE) - $6
* Individual Chip Buckets: Tomato ketchup - $4
* Individual Tempura Fish & Chips: Vinegar salt, tartare - $9
* Individual Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Chips, aioli - $9
* Individual Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chips, chipotle - $9
* Individual Butter Chicken or Chickpea Masala: Jasmine rice, minted yoghurt - $9
* Individual Asian Chicken Salad: Nuoc cham - $9
Sweet Options
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes (36 pieces) - $95
* Chocnut Brownie: Double cream, fresh berries (GF) (30 pieces) - $110
* Mini Patisserie Assortment (52 pieces) - $110
* Fresh Baked Portuguese Tarts (30 pieces) - $120
* Salted Caramel Profiteroles (30 pieces) - $100
Cocktail Packages
All options are served by wait staff.
Option A ($25 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Angus Beef & Spinach Ricotta Gourmet Pastries
Option B ($35 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
Option C ($40 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Individual Fries: Tomato ketchup
* Gourmet Pastries or Assorted Pizza or Dessert Option
Cocktail & Beverage Packages
Cocktail Silver ($85 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
* Four-hour beverage package (A) or add $15 per person for Premium Beverage Package (B).
Cocktail Gold ($90 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Silver plus:
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Gourmet Pastries or Dessert Option
Cocktail Platinum ($100 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Gold plus:
* SA Oysters: Cucumber & shallot chardonnay vinaigrette (seasonal)
* Asian Satay Beef Skewers: Coriander, chilli
* Panko Crumbed Prawns: Tartare
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle
* Mini Dessert: Patisserie Assortment
Platter Options
Cold Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités (VE) - $50
* Rare Beef Fillet: Horseradish crème, parmesan, pickles on toasted rye - $120
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil (VEO) - $80
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy - $110
* SA Oysters: Natural or cucumber & shallot vinaigrette (seasonal) - $120
* Smoked Tasmanian Salmon Crostini: Citrus mascarpone, fresh dill - $120
* Roast Duck Wontons: Asian pickle, coriander, hoisin - $120
* Assorted Local Cheese: Lavosh, muscatel, quince - $160
* Grazing Board: Cured meats, olives, house pickles, Persian feta, toasted focaccia - $160
Hot Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Asian Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $100
* Marinated Greek Chicken Skewers: Tzatziki, lemon (GF) - $100
* Asian Beef Fillet Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $120
* Angus Beef Pies & Sausage Rolls: Tomato ketchup - $85
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF) - $100
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries - $85
* Prawn & Ginger Dumplings: Kewpie, mild chilli soy - $110
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF) - $100
* Crispy Crumbed Prawns: Tartare (GFO) - $120
* Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chipotle - $100
* Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Sticky chilli, soy sauce, Asian herbs (VE) - $80
* Vegetable Dumplings: Dipping sauce (VE) - $110
* Crispy Tempura Eggplant: Harissa spices, minted yoghurt (VEO) - $90
* Salt & Pepper Tofu: Sticky soy, crispy shallots (GF, VE) - $85
* Fries: Tomato ketchup, garlic aioli (GF, VE) - $45
* Sweet Potato Fries: Chipotle - $55
Pizza Platters (Approximately 30 pieces per platter)
* Margherita - $35
* Pepperoni - $35
* Hawaiian - $35
* BBQ Chicken & Chorizo - $40
* Italian Salami & Olive - $40
* Vegan - $45
Larger Individual Options (Minimum 30 per item, pricing per item)
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle - $6
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce - $6
* Pulled Pork Slider: Pickled red cabbage, sriracha aioli - $6
* Crumbed Eggplant Sando: Tomato, lettuce, aioli (VE) - $6
* Individual Chip Buckets: Tomato ketchup - $4
* Individual Tempura Fish & Chips: Vinegar salt, tartare - $9
* Individual Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Chips, aioli - $9
* Individual Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chips, chipotle - $9
* Individual Butter Chicken or Chickpea Masala: Jasmine rice, minted yoghurt - $9
* Individual Asian Chicken Salad: Nuoc cham - $9
Sweet Options
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes (36 pieces) - $95
* Chocnut Brownie: Double cream, fresh berries (GF) (30 pieces) - $110
* Mini Patisserie Assortment (52 pieces) - $110
* Fresh Baked Portuguese Tarts (30 pieces) - $120
* Salted Caramel Profiteroles (30 pieces) - $100
Cocktail Packages
All options are served by wait staff.
Option A ($25 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Angus Beef & Spinach Ricotta Gourmet Pastries
Option B ($35 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
Option C ($40 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Individual Fries: Tomato ketchup
* Gourmet Pastries or Assorted Pizza or Dessert Option
Cocktail & Beverage Packages
Cocktail Silver ($85 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
* Four-hour beverage package (A) or add $15 per person for Premium Beverage Package (B).
Cocktail Gold ($90 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Silver plus:
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Gourmet Pastries or Dessert Option
Cocktail Platinum ($100 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Gold plus:
* SA Oysters: Cucumber & shallot chardonnay vinaigrette (seasonal)
* Asian Satay Beef Skewers: Coriander, chilli
* Panko Crumbed Prawns: Tartare
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle
* Mini Dessert: Patisserie Assortment
Platter Options
Cold Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités (VE) - $50
* Rare Beef Fillet: Horseradish crème, parmesan, pickles on toasted rye - $120
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil (VEO) - $80
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy - $110
* SA Oysters: Natural or cucumber & shallot vinaigrette (seasonal) - $120
* Smoked Tasmanian Salmon Crostini: Citrus mascarpone, fresh dill - $120
* Roast Duck Wontons: Asian pickle, coriander, hoisin - $120
* Assorted Local Cheese: Lavosh, muscatel, quince - $160
* Grazing Board: Cured meats, olives, house pickles, Persian feta, toasted focaccia - $160
Hot Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Asian Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $100
* Marinated Greek Chicken Skewers: Tzatziki, lemon (GF) - $100
* Asian Beef Fillet Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $120
* Angus Beef Pies & Sausage Rolls: Tomato ketchup - $85
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF) - $100
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries - $85
* Prawn & Ginger Dumplings: Kewpie, mild chilli soy - $110
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF) - $100
* Crispy Crumbed Prawns: Tartare (GFO) - $120
* Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chipotle - $100
* Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Sticky chilli, soy sauce, Asian herbs (VE) - $80
* Vegetable Dumplings: Dipping sauce (VE) - $110
* Crispy Tempura Eggplant: Harissa spices, minted yoghurt (VEO) - $90
* Salt & Pepper Tofu: Sticky soy, crispy shallots (GF, VE) - $85
* Fries: Tomato ketchup, garlic aioli (GF, VE) - $45
* Sweet Potato Fries: Chipotle - $55
Pizza Platters (Approximately 30 pieces per platter)
* Margherita - $35
* Pepperoni - $35
* Hawaiian - $35
* BBQ Chicken & Chorizo - $40
* Italian Salami & Olive - $40
* Vegan - $45
Larger Individual Options (Minimum 30 per item, pricing per item)
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle - $6
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce - $6
* Pulled Pork Slider: Pickled red cabbage, sriracha aioli - $6
* Crumbed Eggplant Sando: Tomato, lettuce, aioli (VE) - $6
* Individual Chip Buckets: Tomato ketchup - $4
* Individual Tempura Fish & Chips: Vinegar salt, tartare - $9
* Individual Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Chips, aioli - $9
* Individual Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chips, chipotle - $9
* Individual Butter Chicken or Chickpea Masala: Jasmine rice, minted yoghurt - $9
* Individual Asian Chicken Salad: Nuoc cham - $9
Sweet Options
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes (36 pieces) - $95
* Chocnut Brownie: Double cream, fresh berries (GF) (30 pieces) - $110
* Mini Patisserie Assortment (52 pieces) - $110
* Fresh Baked Portuguese Tarts (30 pieces) - $120
* Salted Caramel Profiteroles (30 pieces) - $100
Cocktail Packages
All options are served by wait staff.
Option A ($25 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Angus Beef & Spinach Ricotta Gourmet Pastries
Option B ($35 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
Option C ($40 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Individual Fries: Tomato ketchup
* Gourmet Pastries or Assorted Pizza or Dessert Option
Cocktail & Beverage Packages
Cocktail Silver ($85 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
* Four-hour beverage package (A) or add $15 per person for Premium Beverage Package (B).
Cocktail Gold ($90 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Silver plus:
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Gourmet Pastries or Dessert Option
Cocktail Platinum ($100 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Gold plus:
* SA Oysters: Cucumber & shallot chardonnay vinaigrette (seasonal)
* Asian Satay Beef Skewers: Coriander, chilli
* Panko Crumbed Prawns: Tartare
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle
* Mini Dessert: Patisserie Assortment
Platter Options
Cold Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités (VE) - $50
* Rare Beef Fillet: Horseradish crème, parmesan, pickles on toasted rye - $120
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil (VEO) - $80
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy - $110
* SA Oysters: Natural or cucumber & shallot vinaigrette (seasonal) - $120
* Smoked Tasmanian Salmon Crostini: Citrus mascarpone, fresh dill - $120
* Roast Duck Wontons: Asian pickle, coriander, hoisin - $120
* Assorted Local Cheese: Lavosh, muscatel, quince - $160
* Grazing Board: Cured meats, olives, house pickles, Persian feta, toasted focaccia - $160
Hot Platters (Approximately 30-40 pieces per platter)
* Asian Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $100
* Marinated Greek Chicken Skewers: Tzatziki, lemon (GF) - $100
* Asian Beef Fillet Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, fresh chilli - $120
* Angus Beef Pies & Sausage Rolls: Tomato ketchup - $85
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF) - $100
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries - $85
* Prawn & Ginger Dumplings: Kewpie, mild chilli soy - $110
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF) - $100
* Crispy Crumbed Prawns: Tartare (GFO) - $120
* Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chipotle - $100
* Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Sticky chilli, soy sauce, Asian herbs (VE) - $80
* Vegetable Dumplings: Dipping sauce (VE) - $110
* Crispy Tempura Eggplant: Harissa spices, minted yoghurt (VEO) - $90
* Salt & Pepper Tofu: Sticky soy, crispy shallots (GF, VE) - $85
* Fries: Tomato ketchup, garlic aioli (GF, VE) - $45
* Sweet Potato Fries: Chipotle - $55
Pizza Platters (Approximately 30 pieces per platter)
* Margherita - $35
* Pepperoni - $35
* Hawaiian - $35
* BBQ Chicken & Chorizo - $40
* Italian Salami & Olive - $40
* Vegan - $45
Larger Individual Options (Minimum 30 per item, pricing per item)
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle - $6
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce - $6
* Pulled Pork Slider: Pickled red cabbage, sriracha aioli - $6
* Crumbed Eggplant Sando: Tomato, lettuce, aioli (VE) - $6
* Individual Chip Buckets: Tomato ketchup - $4
* Individual Tempura Fish & Chips: Vinegar salt, tartare - $9
* Individual Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Chips, aioli - $9
* Individual Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Chips, chipotle - $9
* Individual Butter Chicken or Chickpea Masala: Jasmine rice, minted yoghurt - $9
* Individual Asian Chicken Salad: Nuoc cham - $9
Sweet Options
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes (36 pieces) - $95
* Chocnut Brownie: Double cream, fresh berries (GF) (30 pieces) - $110
* Mini Patisserie Assortment (52 pieces) - $110
* Fresh Baked Portuguese Tarts (30 pieces) - $120
* Salted Caramel Profiteroles (30 pieces) - $100
Cocktail Packages
All options are served by wait staff.
Option A ($25 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Angus Beef & Spinach Ricotta Gourmet Pastries
Option B ($35 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
Option C ($40 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Individual Fries: Tomato ketchup
* Gourmet Pastries or Assorted Pizza or Dessert Option
Cocktail & Beverage Packages
Cocktail Silver ($85 per person)
* Hummus Dip Plate: Pita bread, vegetable crudités
* Assorted Sushi: Kewpie mayo, dark soy
* Salt & Lime Pepper Squid: Garlic aioli (GF)
* Chicken Skewers: Peanut sauce, coriander, chilli
* Lamb Kofta: Tzatziki (GF)
* Spinach & Ricotta Pastries
* Assorted Pizza: Margherita, Hawaiian, Pepperoni
* Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes
* Four-hour beverage package (A) or add $15 per person for Premium Beverage Package (B).
Cocktail Gold ($90 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Silver plus:
* Bruschetta: Local tomatoes, olive tapenade, bocconcini, basil
* Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini: Garlic aioli
* Beef & Cheese Slider: Pickles, burger sauce
* Gourmet Pastries or Dessert Option
Cocktail Platinum ($100 per person)
* Includes everything from Cocktail Gold plus:
* SA Oysters: Cucumber & shallot chardonnay vinaigrette (seasonal)
* Asian Satay Beef Skewers: Coriander, chilli
* Panko Crumbed Prawns: Tartare
* Fried Chicken Slider: Lettuce, chipotle
* Mini Dessert: Patisserie Assortment
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
No smoking is allowed inside the premises.
About Palais Hotel
Located at 86 Esplanade, Semaphore SA 5019, Australia, the Palais Hotel offers a charming venue for hosting events with its two distinct spaces: the semi-private Atrium and the elegant Ballroom. Perfect for parties, weddings, and corporate gatherings, the Atrium provides an intimate setting, while the Ballroom accommodates larger celebrations with its sophisticated ambiance.
The venue features stunning coastal views, versatile layouts, and tailored services to suit your needs. Additional amenities include catering options, AV equipment, and ample parking nearby, ensuring a seamless experience for both you and your guests. For more details, visit their website or social media pages.
Other spaces and event packages at this venue
per person / per session