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WEDDINGPACKAGES

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We are delighted you are considering Fort Scratchley Historic Site as the venue for your Wedding Ceremony and/or Reception. Our experienced and professional staff will work closely with you to ensure that your Wedding is everything you imagine it to be.

Fort Scratchley is not only famous for its historic significance, but is widely known for having the most breathtaking panoramic views of Newcastle. As well as having the prime wedding location in town, your Reception will also be catered for by the award winning Blue Star Catering.

Should you require any further information or wish to make an appointment please do not hesitate to contact us.

Venue Hire and Event Coordinator 1 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle, NSW, 2300 Phone: 02 4974 2948 grandvenues@ncc.nsw.gov.au fortscratchley.com.au

Blue Star Catering Phone: 02 4974 2949 bluestarcatering@ncc.nsw.gov.au

* Tentative bookings can be held for a period of 7 days only.

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Fort Scratchley Historic Site is an initiative of The City of Newcastle.

Parade Ground

Ceremony Grounds North Ceremony

Grounds East

Multipurpose Centre

Barracks North

Barracks South

Event Carpark

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RECEPTION VENUES

Located just outside the fort walls, the multipurpose centre at Fort Scratchley Historic Site is a contemporary, light filled function centre with a seating capacity of up to 120 guests plus a bridal table.

Its location on a far eastern point of the hill means that you and your guests can enjoy an unmatched view over Newcastle Ocean Baths, the Cowrie Hole and out to sea, either from the bay window inside, or from the adjoining timber deck. Running along the Northern side of the function centre, the deck provides an ideal alfresco option, where you and

your guests can enjoy pre – dinner drinks and canapés with a salty breeze and the sound of the ocean in the background.

The function centre offers high ceilings and uninterrupted vision so that the bridal table can be seen from all corners of the room. The fixed dance floor is an added convenience so that as soon as those formalities are over, you and your fiancé can have your first dance as a married couple, then dance the night away with your family, friends and loved ones.

VENUE HIRE $1, 160.00 (Saturday)* Please note packages are 6 hours in duration

with weddings ceasing by midnight.

CAPACITY120 guests on round tables + bridal table.

150 guests cocktail style

MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY

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MULTIPURPOSE CENTRE

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RECEPTION VENUES

The Barracks are located just within the Fort Grounds, and originally served the purpose of accommodation quarters for the permanent military forces personnel.

They are two rooms, the North and South Barracks, which are connected by a small corridor, and offer an intimate space with loads of atmosphere. The barracks offers a stunning and unique option for your ceremony, or can comfortably cater for a cocktail wedding of up to 60 people.

In addition, the Barracks has a verandah that runs along the Western side, offering incredible sunset views over the harbour and city skyline. A stunning backdrop as you celebrate with your family, friends and fiancé.

VENUE HIRE Barracks $844.00 (Saturday)

* Please note packages are 6 hours in duration

with weddings ceasing by midnight.

CAPACITY120 cocktail style

MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY

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BARRACKS

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Chef’s selection of hot and cold canapés on arrival

3 course menu

6 hour beverage package including:Sparkling wine, beer, wine, soft drink and orange juice. Tea and coffee served with chocolates.

Bridal, cake and gift table elegantly skirted

Tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery and glassware

White linen tablecloths and napkins

Lectern and microphone, easel and frame

White chair covers with your choice of sash

A hire car to take you from the venue to your accommodation at the end of the evening courtesy of ‘Newcastle Limousines’ (conditions apply)

SEPTEMBER - APRIL $115.00 per adult + Venue Hire (Saturday)

MAY - AUGUST $103.50 per adult + Venue Hire (Saturday)

* Please note additional charges may apply should decorations need to be removed at the conclusion of your wedding

* For Sunday rates please contact us

• Prices and inclusions subject to change

WEDDING PACKAGE

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Entree

Fresh king prawns on dukkah crusted labna with beetroot relish and wild rocket

Salt & pepper squid, lemon & turmeric aioli, baby leaf salad

Three cheese and english spinach cannelloni, slow cooked tomato and basil sauce, toasted pinenuts

Fresh king prawn, glass noodle and thai herb salad, sweet lime and chilli dressing

Premium smoked salmon, crunchy fennel and dill salad, lemon and pink pepper dressing

Peri peri marinated chicken skewers, cous cous salad, yoghurt and mint dressing

Twice cooked pork belly, celeriac puree, radicchio, baby herbs, pomegranate vinaigrette

Salad of finely sliced prosciutto, roasted almonds, baby mozzarella, vine tomatoes mixed leaves and extra virgin dressing

Wild mushroom arrancini, persian feta, baby herbs and truffle dressing

Main

Herb crusted daintree barramundi fillet, slow roasted heirloom tomatoes, sautéed leeks, basil beurre blanc

Parmesan crusted chicken supreme on pumpkin and pea risotto, sautéed zucchini, chive and parmesan cream

Slow roasted prime beef fillet on truffle mash, sauteed field mushrooms, caramelized onions, red wine jus and a parmesan crisp

Slow roasted new england lamb rump, braised red cabbage, minted pea puree, semi dried roma tomato and red wine jus

Pan seared crispy skinned duck breast, potato gratin, wilted spinach, raspberry jus

Roast prime beef fillet on sweet potato rosti, sautéed english spinach, crisp enoki mushrooms, cabernet jus

Pan fried chicken supreme stuffed with semi dried tomatoes , prosciutto and feta on fondant potato, buttered beans & baby carrots

Moroccan spiced rack of new england lamb served with cous cous, roasted root vegetables, cumin jus ($5 supplement)

Soy and sesame glazed atlantic salmon fillet, coconut jasmine ricewilted asian greens, palm sugar and lime dressing

Oven roasted pork fillet, pancetta and white bean cassoulet, roast apple and broad beans, cabernet jus

Dessert

Butter milk pannacotta ,vanilla and mixed berry compote, macadamia shortbread

Warm triple chocolate brownie, vanilla bean ice cream, hot chocolate sauce

Passionfruit pavlova, whipped cream, marinated berries, mint sugar

Baked honeycomb cheese cake, hazelnut praline, vanilla crème angalise

Classic crème brulee with orange cream & pistachio biscotti

Pavlova roulade with strawberry champagne syrup & mango, mint salsa

Chocolate rum & raisin pudding, sticky rum sauce, vanilla bean ice-cream

Rich chocolate tart, passionfruit custard, cream chantilly

Lemon tart, vanilla custard, raspberry sauce, mint sugar

MULTIPURPOSE CENTRE ONLY

Please select 2 from each course which will be served alternately

WEDDING PACKAGE

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Gourmet canapés and petit fours served over 3 hours

6 hour beverage package including: Sparkling wine, beer, wine, soft drink and orange juice. Tea and coffee served with chocolates.

Your wedding cake cut and served on platters

Cake and gift tables elegantly skirted

Scattered cocktail seating and tables

Lectern and microphone

A hire car to take you from the venue to your accommodation at the end of the evening courtesy of ‘Newcastle Limousines’ (conditions apply)

SEPTEMBER - APRIL $94.00 per person + Venue Hire (Saturday)

MAY - AUGUST $85.00 per person + Venue Hire (Saturday)

• Prices and inclusions subject to change

COCKTAIL PACKAGE

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COCKTAIL PACKAGE

Sydney rock oysters server natural and as gazpacho shooters

Fresh prawns served with cocktail sauce, lemon and tartare

Smoked salmon crepes, dill and horseradish dressing

Grilled haloumi, broad bean and mint salsa

Caramelized onion and blue cheese tartlet

English spinach, marinated feta and spring onion wrapped in puff pastry, yoghurt and cucumber dip

Roast pumpkin and goats cheese arrancini

BBQ chicken satay skewers, spicy peanut sauce

MULTIPURPOSE CENTRE AND THE BARRACKS

Salt and pepper squid

Crispy duck and bamboo wantons

Wagyu, bacon and caramelized onion sliders

Gourmet bite sized pies (curry chicken, slow cooked lamb and rosemary, braised beef and black pepper)

Tandoori lamb skewers, cucumber and lime yoghurt

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Sparkling

Tyrrell’s Moores Creek Sparkling Brut

White Wine

Tyrrell’s Moores Creek Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Red Wine

Tyrrell’s Moores Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

Beer

Hahn Premium Light

Tooheys New

Hahn Super Dry

Coopers Pale Ale

XXXX Summer

Tooheys Five Seeds Cider

Soft Drink and Juice

6 HOUR PACKAGE

BEVERAGE PACKAGE

Add to your wedding package for $11.00 per person

Botanica by First Creek, award winning Hunter wine makers.

First Creek NV Sparkling Chardonnay

2011 Botanica by First Creek Semillon Sauvignon Blanc OR

2011 Botanica by First Creek Chardonnay

2011 Botanica by First Creek Shiraz OR

2011 Botanica by First Creek Cabernet Merlot

GOLD BEVERAGE PACKAGE

Add to your wedding package for $17.50 per person

Varichon Et Clerc, Methode Champeniose NV, Burgundy, France

Round Two by Mute Vintners

Single Vineyard, Barossa Valley

Round Two, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Barossa Valley OR

Round Two, Chardonnay, Barossa Valley

Round Two, Shiraz, Barossa Valley OR

Round Two, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley

PLATINUM BEVERAGE PACKAGE

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Fort Scratchley is not only a great location for your Wedding Reception, it’s also ideal for your Wedding Ceremony.

You are welcome to start your special day off in style atop Newcastle’s most picturesque location which features 360 degree panoramic views of Newcastle, the Coast line and the Harbour.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY $358.00

SATURDAY $454.00

SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS $543.00

INCLUDES:2 hours grounds hire (4:00pm - 6:00pm)

20 Chairs (Additional chairs can be sourced through your event supplier)

Access to the Fort Scratchley grounds is not available until 4:00pm. We recommend ceremonies to commence at 4.15pm - 4.30pm.

Wet weather option is not guaranteed until the week prior. Please make alternative arrangements.

WEDDING CEREMONY

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WEDDING CHECKLIST

AFTER YOUR RECEPTION BOOKING IS CONFIRMED

ONE MONTH PRIOR

Guests

Tentative numbers: Adults, children, teenagers, working guests

Room set up

Your floor plan: The amount of guest tables required

Any equipment required: Such as microphones / lecterns, easels, signing tables etc

Decorating: What type of decorations are you having

Catering

Menu selections: Including special dietary requirements and working guests’ meals

Part of your cake you would like cut which will then be placed on the tea and coffee station

If you are bringing cake bags and a cake knife

When your beverage package will run from and to

Do you require continued bar service after your beverage package finishes (cash bar or account)

Event Details

Who your MC will be

Basic order of events: We will discuss service times with you

Any formalities or traditions to be held on the night including announcing the bridal party, grace, welcome, table photos, speeches, cutting of the cake, bridal waltz, departing with either a circle or archway

What sort of entertainment you are having

Ceremony Details (if applicable)

Who is your Celebrant

What time guests, grooms and bridal parties will be arriving

If any guests are departing after the ceremony and before the reception

ONE WEEK PRIOR

Guests

Final numbers: Adults, children, teenagers, working guests

Room set up

How many guests are seated at each table and the seating positions of special diets, children, parent’s tables

Event Coordinator to confirm access times for the decorator to set up as well as set down

Organise a time for yourself or your representative to come in and set out place cards, signing register

Table plan on easel, wishing wells, bonbonniere, gifts or thank you cards, cake knives, cake bags and any other decorations you may have

Catering

Double check the menu and any special meals such as dietary requirements, children’s meals, working guests’ meals

Event Details

Ensure MC has running schedule and knows to introduce themselves to the staff supervisor on the day

Reconfirm timings

Confirm time for entertainment to set up and set down

Ceremony Details (if applicable)

Double check ceremony details

Catering Payment Details

Full catering payment based on your final numbers is required prior to your wedding reception

Finalise if a bar account is required, credit card details must be quoted for this, or if a cash bar is required

Final cheques to be made payable to Blue Star Catering, call 02 4974 2949 for other payment options

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