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- 80 Max Attendees
- 2 Event Rooms
- 61 Accomm. Rooms
Description
Thank you for considering The Sands for your next special occasion. We look forward to giving you and your guests a day to remember.
We pride ourselves on what we have to offer at The Sands. With two function spaces to choose from, plenty of parking, and over 60 accommodation rooms onsite, we can cater for seated birthday celebrations, training seminars, corporate events,...
Thank you for considering The Sands for your next special occasion. We look forward to giving you and your guests a day to remember.
We pride ourselves on what we have to offer at The Sands. With two function spaces to choose from, plenty of parking, and over 60 accommodation rooms onsite, we can cater for seated birthday celebrations, training seminars, corporate events, after-funeral services... even intimate weddings!
Features & Facilities
Facilities
Event Guidelines
Catering Options
COVID Safe
Frequently Asked Questions
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Event Rooms
The Function Room
The Function Room
Located within the main building of the venue, The Function Room is the perfect space for lunches/dinners, corporate events, after funeral services, and other intimate affairs. With an exclusive entry point, The Function Room comes equipped with a fully stocked bar, private bathrooms, a large outdoor area, and a wall-mounted plasma TV.
The Boardroom
The Boardroom
Located within the brand new accommodation building, the Boardroom can host up to 10 guests. Offering plenty of natural light and a wall-mounted plasma TV, the space is perfect for meetings, presentations, team-building days and other corporate events.
Event Room Layouts
Menus
Menus
Morning Tea Menu
Includes a selection of warm and cold morning tea items. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freshly baked scones with jam and cream | Yes | A$5.00 |
| Mini croissants with ham and cheese | Yes | A$6.00 |
| Assorted sweet danishes and mini muffins | Yes | A$6.00 |
| Granola jars, coconut yogurt, pear, flaked almonds, pumpkin seeds | Yes | A$5.50 |
Menus
Corporate - Lunch Menu
A selection of lunch items priced per head. For something extra, take a look at our Platter Menu. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chef's selection of 4-point sandwiches | Yes | A$8.00 |
| Chef's selection of gourmet wraps | Yes | A$9.50 |
Platter Menu
Select from our range of catering platters View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| CHEESE AND BISCUITS - A selection of Australian cheese with crackers, fresh and dried fruit | Yes | A$75.00 |
| ANTIPASTO - Mixed meats, marinated vegetables and bread selection | Yes | A$90.00 |
| ASSORTED SANDWICHES - Vegetarian options available on request | Yes | A$75.00 |
| ASSORTED HOT FOOD - Beef pies, sausage rolls, karaage chicken, spring rolls, dim sims | Yes | A$80.00 |
| VEGETARIAN HOT FOOD PLATTER - Spring rolls, samosa, spinach & feta triangles, mac & cheese croquettes | Yes | A$80.00 |
| GLUTEN FREE PLATTER - Chicken tenders, meatballs, salt and pepper squid , crumbed fish, sausage rolls | Yes | A$90.00 |
| DESSERT PLATTER - An assortment of mini cakes and tartlets | Yes | A$70.00 |
| SCONES WITH JAM AND CREAM | Yes | A$55.00 |
| FRESH FRUIT PLATTER | Yes | A$75.00 |
| ASSORTED MACARONS | Yes | A$50.00 |
| TEA AND COFFEE STATION | Yes | A$50.00 |
Set Menu - 2 Course
Entree & main OR main & dessert. 2 items can be selected from each of your chosen courses, to be served on a 50/50 basis. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| ENTREE - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Homemade pumpkin soup with herb bread (v) | Yes | |
| Salt & pepper squid, flash fried with a thai salad | Yes | |
| Bruschetta fresh tomato, red onion, basil, feta & balsamic glaze (v) | Yes | |
| Gnocchi, roast pumpkin, tomato sugo, basil pesto & shaved almonds (v) | Yes | |
| Moroccan lamb fillets on a traditional Greek salad with minted yogurt (gf) | Yes | |
| Chicken satay skewers with Jasmine rice and crisp papadum | Yes | |
| MAIN - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Char grilled sirloin (250gm) served medium with chips, house salad & gravy | Yes | |
| Chicken Louisiana - breast fillet stuffed with garlic and chive cream cheese, wrapped in prosciutto, with mash potato, greens and creamy mushroom sauce (gf) | Yes | |
| Traditional carved roast (lamb or pork) with roasted vegetables and gravy (gf) | Yes | |
| Atlantic salmon, with cherry tomatoes, sauteed spinach, mashed potato, caper & dill butter | Yes | |
| Slow cooked pork belly with wok tossed asian greens, rice, sweet soy & hoisin sauce | Yes | |
| Spinach & ricotta cannelloni with tomato sugo, chips & house salad (v) | Yes | |
| Chicken Filo - breast fillet filled with spinach and camembert, rolled in crisp filo and topped with a sundried tomato cream sauce | Yes | |
| DESSERT - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Mixed berry cheesecake with thickened cream | Yes | |
| Baci flourless chocolate cake with double cream and strawberries (gf) | Yes | |
| Pavlova with fresh fruit, passionfruit sauce and thickened cream | Yes | |
| Apple crumble, thickened cream, fresh strawberries | Yes | |
| Rich chocolate mousse with whipped cream and strawberries (gf) | Yes |
Set Menu - 3 Course
Entree, main & dessert. 2 items can be selected from each of your chosen courses, to be served on a 50/50 basis. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| ENTREE - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Homemade pumpkin soup with herb bread (v) | Yes | |
| Salt & pepper squid, flash fried with a thai salad | Yes | |
| Bruschetta fresh tomato, red onion, basil, feta & balsamic glaze (v) | Yes | |
| Gnocchi, roast pumpkin, tomato sugo, basil pesto & shaved almonds (v) | Yes | |
| Moroccan lamb fillets on a traditional Greek salad with minted yogurt (gf) | Yes | |
| Chicken satay skewers with Jasmine rice and crisp papadum | Yes | |
| MAIN - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Char grilled sirloin (250gm) served medium with chips, house salad & gravy | Yes | |
| Chicken Louisiana - breast fillet stuffed with garlic and chive cream cheese, wrapped in prosciutto, with mash potato, greens and creamy mushroom sauce (gf) | Yes | |
| Traditional carved roast (lamb or pork) with roasted vegetables and gravy (gf) | Yes | |
| Atlantic salmon, with cherry tomatoes, sauteed spinach, mashed potato, caper & dill butter | Yes | |
| Slow cooked pork belly with wok tossed asian greens, rice, sweet soy & hoisin sauce | Yes | |
| Spinach & ricotta cannelloni with tomato sugo, chips & house salad (v) | Yes | |
| Chicken Filo - breast fillet filled with spinach and camembert, rolled in crisp filo and topped with a sundried tomato cream sauce | Yes | |
| DESSERT - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Mixed berry cheesecake with thickened cream | Yes | |
| Baci flourless chocolate cake with double cream and strawberries (gf) | Yes | |
| Pavlova with fresh fruit, passionfruit sauce and thickened cream | Yes | |
| Apple crumble, thickened cream, fresh strawberries | Yes | |
| Rich chocolate mousse with whipped cream and strawberries (gf) | Yes |
Beverages
Cash Bar
With a fully stocked bar and beers on tap, your guests will be able to select from a long list of drinks which are available for purchase at bar prices throughout your function. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drinks available for purchase at bar prices. |
Beverages Tab on Consumption
A bar tab can be set up at the beginning of your function with a specified limit. This can be revised as your function progresses and increased if need be. We suggest selecting a range of beers on tap and a sparkling, red and white wine. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| A bar tab can be set up at the beginning of your function with a specified limit. |
Menus
Afternoon Tea Menu
Includes a selection of warm and cold afternoon tea items. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freshly baked scones with jam and cream | Yes | A$5.00 |
| Mini croissants with ham and cheese | Yes | A$6.00 |
| Assorted sweet danishes and mini muffins | Yes | A$6.00 |
| Granola jars, coconut yogurt, pear, flaked almonds, pumpkin seeds | Yes | A$5.50 |
Menus
Platter Menu
Select from our range of catering platters View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| CHEESE AND BISCUITS - A selection of Australian cheese with crackers, fresh and dried fruit | Yes | A$75.00 |
| ANTIPASTO - Mixed meats, marinated vegetables and bread selection | Yes | A$90.00 |
| ASSORTED SANDWICHES - Vegetarian options available on request | Yes | A$75.00 |
| ASSORTED HOT FOOD - Beef pies, sausage rolls, karaage chicken, spring rolls, dim sims | Yes | A$80.00 |
| VEGETARIAN HOT FOOD PLATTER - Spring rolls, samosa, spinach & feta triangles, mac & cheese croquettes | Yes | A$80.00 |
| GLUTEN FREE PLATTER - Chicken tenders, meatballs, salt and pepper squid , crumbed fish, sausage rolls | Yes | A$90.00 |
| DESSERT PLATTER - An assortment of mini cakes and tartlets | Yes | A$70.00 |
| SCONES WITH JAM AND CREAM | Yes | A$55.00 |
| FRESH FRUIT PLATTER | Yes | A$75.00 |
| ASSORTED MACARONS | Yes | A$50.00 |
| TEA AND COFFEE STATION | Yes | A$50.00 |
Set Menu - 2 Course
Entree & main OR main & dessert. 2 items can be selected from each of your chosen courses, to be served on a 50/50 basis. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| ENTREE - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Homemade pumpkin soup with herb bread (v) | Yes | |
| Salt & pepper squid, flash fried with a thai salad | Yes | |
| Bruschetta fresh tomato, red onion, basil, feta & balsamic glaze (v) | Yes | |
| Gnocchi, roast pumpkin, tomato sugo, basil pesto & shaved almonds (v) | Yes | |
| Moroccan lamb fillets on a traditional Greek salad with minted yogurt (gf) | Yes | |
| Chicken satay skewers with Jasmine rice and crisp papadum | Yes | |
| MAIN - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Char grilled sirloin (250gm) served medium with chips, house salad & gravy | Yes | |
| Chicken Louisiana - breast fillet stuffed with garlic and chive cream cheese, wrapped in prosciutto, with mash potato, greens and creamy mushroom sauce (gf) | Yes | |
| Traditional carved roast (lamb or pork) with roasted vegetables and gravy (gf) | Yes | |
| Atlantic salmon, with cherry tomatoes, sauteed spinach, mashed potato, caper & dill butter | Yes | |
| Slow cooked pork belly with wok tossed asian greens, rice, sweet soy & hoisin sauce | Yes | |
| Spinach & ricotta cannelloni with tomato sugo, chips & house salad (v) | Yes | |
| Chicken Filo - breast fillet filled with spinach and camembert, rolled in crisp filo and topped with a sundried tomato cream sauce | Yes | |
| DESSERT - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Mixed berry cheesecake with thickened cream | Yes | |
| Baci flourless chocolate cake with double cream and strawberries (gf) | Yes | |
| Pavlova with fresh fruit, passionfruit sauce and thickened cream | Yes | |
| Apple crumble, thickened cream, fresh strawberries | Yes | |
| Rich chocolate mousse with whipped cream and strawberries (gf) | Yes |
Set Menu - 3 Course
Entree, main & dessert. 2 items can be selected from each of your chosen courses, to be served on a 50/50 basis. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| ENTREE - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Homemade pumpkin soup with herb bread (v) | Yes | |
| Salt & pepper squid, flash fried with a thai salad | Yes | |
| Bruschetta fresh tomato, red onion, basil, feta & balsamic glaze (v) | Yes | |
| Gnocchi, roast pumpkin, tomato sugo, basil pesto & shaved almonds (v) | Yes | |
| Moroccan lamb fillets on a traditional Greek salad with minted yogurt (gf) | Yes | |
| Chicken satay skewers with Jasmine rice and crisp papadum | Yes | |
| MAIN - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Char grilled sirloin (250gm) served medium with chips, house salad & gravy | Yes | |
| Chicken Louisiana - breast fillet stuffed with garlic and chive cream cheese, wrapped in prosciutto, with mash potato, greens and creamy mushroom sauce (gf) | Yes | |
| Traditional carved roast (lamb or pork) with roasted vegetables and gravy (gf) | Yes | |
| Atlantic salmon, with cherry tomatoes, sauteed spinach, mashed potato, caper & dill butter | Yes | |
| Slow cooked pork belly with wok tossed asian greens, rice, sweet soy & hoisin sauce | Yes | |
| Spinach & ricotta cannelloni with tomato sugo, chips & house salad (v) | Yes | |
| Chicken Filo - breast fillet filled with spinach and camembert, rolled in crisp filo and topped with a sundried tomato cream sauce | Yes | |
| DESSERT - Your selection of two menu items | Yes | |
| Mixed berry cheesecake with thickened cream | Yes | |
| Baci flourless chocolate cake with double cream and strawberries (gf) | Yes | |
| Pavlova with fresh fruit, passionfruit sauce and thickened cream | Yes | |
| Apple crumble, thickened cream, fresh strawberries | Yes | |
| Rich chocolate mousse with whipped cream and strawberries (gf) | Yes |
Beverages
Cash Bar
With a fully stocked bar and beers on tap, your guests will be able to select from a long list of drinks which are available for purchase at bar prices throughout your function. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drinks available for purchase at bar prices. |
Beverages Tab on Consumption
A bar tab can be set up at the beginning of your function with a specified limit. This can be revised as your function progresses and increased if need be. We suggest selecting a range of beers on tap and a sparkling, red and white wine. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| A bar tab can be set up at the beginning of your function with a specified limit. |
Menus
Platter Menu
Select from our range of catering platters View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| CHEESE AND BISCUITS - A selection of Australian cheese with crackers, fresh and dried fruit | Yes | A$75.00 |
| ANTIPASTO - Mixed meats, marinated vegetables and bread selection | Yes | A$90.00 |
| ASSORTED SANDWICHES - Vegetarian options available on request | Yes | A$75.00 |
| ASSORTED HOT FOOD - Beef pies, sausage rolls, karaage chicken, spring rolls, dim sims | Yes | A$80.00 |
| VEGETARIAN HOT FOOD PLATTER - Spring rolls, samosa, spinach & feta triangles, mac & cheese croquettes | Yes | A$80.00 |
| GLUTEN FREE PLATTER - Chicken tenders, meatballs, salt and pepper squid , crumbed fish, sausage rolls | Yes | A$90.00 |
| DESSERT PLATTER - An assortment of mini cakes and tartlets | Yes | A$70.00 |
| SCONES WITH JAM AND CREAM | Yes | A$55.00 |
| FRESH FRUIT PLATTER | Yes | A$75.00 |
| ASSORTED MACARONS | Yes | A$50.00 |
| TEA AND COFFEE STATION | Yes | A$50.00 |
Beverages
Cash Bar
With a fully stocked bar and beers on tap, your guests will be able to select from a long list of drinks which are available for purchase at bar prices throughout your function. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drinks available for purchase at bar prices. |
Beverages Tab on Consumption
A bar tab can be set up at the beginning of your function with a specified limit. This can be revised as your function progresses and increased if need be. We suggest selecting a range of beers on tap and a sparkling, red and white wine. View Items
| Items | Is Optional? | Additional Price |
|---|---|---|
| A bar tab can be set up at the beginning of your function with a specified limit. |
The Sands
Carrum Downs
VIC Australia 3201
