Private events by the river
Events with Australian Riverside Elegance
Host your next celebration or corporate gathering at Potand Platter, where contemporary Australian dining, riverside views, and attentive service create a seamless, memorable occasion.
- Ideal for
- Corporate dinners, milestones, and private poker nights
- Guest capacity
- 10 – 80 guests seated
Elegant venue for every occasion
Waterfront gatherings with refined Australian ambiance
Potand Platter has been designed as a calm, contemporary setting for occasions that matter — from strategy dinners and launches to family milestones. Every event is grounded in seasonal Australian produce, polished hospitality, and the gentle rhythm of the river outside.
Tailored private dining experiences
Host intimate celebrations in our private dining rooms, each with its own character, natural light, and soft evening mood. Ideal for birthdays, product launches, executive dinners, and discreet VIP gatherings.
- Dedicated private dining spaces for 8 – 24 guests
- Chef-led tasting menus or bespoke multi-course experiences
- Thoughtful styling and table details aligned to your occasion
Corporate events with distinction
Welcome clients and colleagues to a setting that reflects your brand: composed, confident, and meticulously prepared. Our team builds events around your objectives, whether for relationship building, celebration, or strategic conversation.
- Customised set, shared, or roaming menu formats
- Sommelier-led wine pairings and curated cocktail lists
- Subtle AV integration, presentation support, and arrival hosting
Milestone celebrations
Mark life’s defining moments with considered detail
Anniversaries, significant birthdays, promotions, and family achievements deserve a setting that feels both generous and effortless. Our team works with you to shape a celebration that feels personal, not packaged.
Bespoke event packages
We design packages around your guest list, preferred format, and budget, incorporating arrival drinks, canapés, seated dining, and late-evening desserts or cheese.
Thoughtful touches
Mark the occasion with custom printed menus, champagne toasts, celebration cakes, live acoustic music recommendations, and quiet moments for speeches.
Warm, unobtrusive service
Our service team is present yet discreet, anticipating needs while allowing your guests to remain fully immersed in the moment.
Professional event planning team
Seamless experiences from first sketch to final farewell
Our event specialists serve as your single point of contact, guiding every detail across menu design, room layout, timing, and guest experience. We believe great events feel calm from the inside out.
End-to-end coordination
From the initial brief to post-event follow up, our team manages timelines, suppliers, and internal coordination, so you remain free to host and connect.
Custom menus & seasonal produce
Work directly with our executive chef to curate a menu that honours local Australian ingredients, guest preferences, and any dietary requirements, while maintaining a cohesive culinary story.
We happily accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly, and other specific needs with advance notice.
Venue facilities & ambiance
Softly lit interiors, riverside outlooks, flexible table configurations, and subtle technical integrations create a setting suited to conversation, presentations, and relaxed networking.
Event snapshot
A concise overview to help you imagine your event at Potand Platter.
| Format | Guests | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private dining room | 8 – 24 | 3 – 4 hours |
| Corporate dinner | 20 – 60 | 3.5 – 4.5 hours |
| Whole-venue event | 40 – 80 | 4 – 5 hours |
| Integrated poker evening | 12 – 40 | 4 – 5 hours |
All capacities are approximate and may vary based on layout, menu style, and event requirements.
Private poker night hospitality
Sophisticated offline poker evenings for groups and corporate guests
For select groups seeking something distinct, Potand Platter offers invitation-only offline poker evenings within our private lounge. The focus is always on conversation, dining, and shared experience, not on wagering.
Professionally hosted, venue-based only
Each poker evening is hosted in person by experienced professionals, with structured, relaxed play suited to newcomers and seasoned players alike. All experiences occur exclusively within our venue; no online poker or digital gambling is provided.
Dining and drinks integration
Guests enjoy a rhythm of shared dishes, refined snacks, and crafted cocktails served between hands, alongside an optional pre-game dinner or post-game dessert course.
Adults 18+ only
Participation in poker evenings and cocktail service is restricted to guests aged 18 or over and is conducted in line with responsible entertainment and relevant Australian regulations.
Sample events schedule
Example timelines for refined evenings
Every event is unique, yet a clear structure supports effortless hosting. These example schedules illustrate how an evening at Potand Platter might unfold.
Dining-focused evening
6:00 pm — Guest arrival
Guests are welcomed with a seasonal cocktail or chilled Australian sparkling wine, with light canapés in the lounge.
6:45 pm — Seated for dinner
Guests move to the dining room for a curated multi-course menu, introduced by our team, with optional wine pairings.
8:45 pm — Speeches and toasts
Time is set aside for informal speeches, presentations, or acknowledgements, supported by discrete AV where required.
9:30 pm — Desserts and coffee
Guests enjoy dessert, cheese, and digestifs, with space for extended conversation and relaxed goodbyes.
Integrated poker night gathering
6:00 pm — Welcome and briefing
Guests are greeted in the lounge with drinks and shared snacks, followed by a clear explanation of the evening format and responsible entertainment guidelines.
6:45 pm — Opening hands
Professional hosts lead the first hands at the poker table, keeping the tone relaxed, inclusive, and conversation-led.
7:45 pm — Dining interlude
Play pauses for a seated main course or shared banquet-style dishes, allowing guests to reconnect away from the table.
9:00 pm — Final hands and nightcap
The evening concludes with a final round of play, dessert, and nightcaps, with guests departing at a natural, unhurried pace.
All poker experiences are designed as social, venue-based entertainment and do not involve online play or digital gambling accounts.
Booking & enquiry process
A single dedicated contact for your entire event
Our events team handles every stage of planning so you can remain focused on your guests. From initial ideas to final seating plans, one coordinator will stay with your event throughout.
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1. Initial consultation
Share your preferred date, approximate guest count, and the style of occasion. We’ll provide indicative options and discuss how Potand Platter can best support your plans.
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2. Proposal & menu direction
Receive a tailored proposal outlining spaces, menus, beverage options, and an example run sheet. At this point we refine dietary needs and special requests.
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3. Confirmation & fine details
Once confirmed, we finalise seating, timings, AV needs, styling notes, and any poker night or entertainment inclusions.
Responsible entertainment commitment
Potand Platter upholds responsible hospitality across all private events. Alcohol service and participation in offline poker evenings are limited to guests aged 18 or over, and all experiences operate in accordance with applicable Australian laws and venue policies.
Start planning your event
Share a few details about your occasion and our team will be in touch to discuss availability, options, and next steps.