THE

CRITERION

HOTEL

Function Booklet

PARKERS

FUNCTION ROOM

The Criterion Hotel is located within the CBD of the city of Rockhampton. The venue overlooks the Fitzroy River and the beautifully landscaped Riverbank walk.

Our Parkers Function Room is the original “Grand Ballroom” of the Criterion Hotel which was built by the Parker and Curtis families in 1887. “Parkers’ has lost none of the character of the bygone era and is truly representative of the traditional English/Victorian influence in the development of Rockhampton.

Parkers is fully air-conditioned with it’s own bar and subject to the style of function, can cater for up to 80 guests cocktail style or 50 guests in a more formal seated style.

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Established in 1857

the corner of

Fitzroy & Quay

Streets has

undergone many

transformation.

Renamed The

Criterion in 1863

the current

building was

constructed in 1887

and is Heritage

classified by the

Australian

National Trust

The Cri has catered functions and dinner for the Duke of Gloucester, General Douglas MacArthur, Sir Donald Bradman, Ken Rosewell, Lew Hoad, Sir Robert & Dame Patti Menzies, Harold Holt, the first Miss Australia-Rhonda Kelly, the English cricket led by Len Hutton and the French Rugby League team just to name a few.

A reception for Queen Elizabeth II on her only visit to the city back in 1954 was hosted by the hotel under the watchful eye of the then Lord Mayor Rex Pilbeam.

In more recent times Wally Lewis, Mal Meninga, Russell Crowe, Max Walker, John Farnham, John Howard, the victorious Queensland Sheffield Shield Cricket Team, John Eales, Anna and Kerrie Mears have all been our function guests.

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STYLE OF FUNCTIONS CATERED The Criterion has held a long, well-established and valued

reputation for hospitality and catering to your requirements. Functions we have catered for include:

Weddings

Anniversaries

Trade Shows and Seminars

Cocktail Parties

A La Carte Private Dinners

Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner Meetings

High Teas

Birthday Parties

Baby or Bridal Showers

Wakes

THE ONLY THING WE OVERLOOK IS THE RIVER

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Bush Inn Steakhouse The Bush Inn Steakhouse, named after the original, is available in a multitude of configurations to cater for celebration dinners. The Top Deck for example can host 20-25 diners in an informal setting overlooking the main Steakhouse. Other areas can cater for up to 12 diners per table.

Newsroom Bar Named due to its location next door to Rockhampton’s iconic major newspaper. The Newsroom Bar has a history of catering for private functions, celebrations and parties. Easily screened from the rest of the hotel the Newsroom can cater for 50 guests stand up cocktails or 40 seated guests.

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WE’VE ALSO BEEN KNOWN TO MIX

BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE.

Ideally located within Rockhampton’s CBD and adjacent to major banks, Government Departments, the Court House and retail outlets. Workshops, Seminars and Trade Shows have been very successfully presented over the years at The Criterion. With on-site accommodation available plus dining and bar facilities doing business at The Cri is always a pleasure.

YOUR SEMINAR OR TRADE SHOW Your Seminar, Trade Show or Meeting will be a success at The Criterion Hotel due to the venue’s central location and our attention to detail.

With a comfortable seating capacity of 50 theatre style, this air-conditioned room has its own bar and facilities. Add morning and/or afternoon tea, a light/medium lunch or even dinner.

How about a early morning breakfast meeting over looking the Fitzroy River.

WE CAN PROVIDE: Large Screen Television, Microphone, OHP Screen/Whiteboard, back ground music, iced water and mints on tables along with tea and coffee facilities.

WE CAN HIRE IN: If required we can hire in a Projector and extra microphones, juke box, photo booth. Our dedicated Function Coordinator will ensure everything runs smoothly so you can concentrate on getting down

to business or party the party the night away.

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WEDDINGS Undoubtedly one of the happiest days of your life, we at the Criterion consider this a speciality of the house.

“Parkers” is the ideal venue, whether it is for a Wedding Ceremony followed by cocktails in the Grand Foyer or Newsroom Bar or for the Wedding Reception.

SPECIAL TOUCHES WE PROVIDE Colour Coordinated Serviettes (one colour)

In house audio system including

Dockings, Speakers, Amplifier & Microphone

LCD Large Screen

Linen table cloths & napkins can be hired in at additional cost.

Our Grand Staircase has been the backdrop for many special event photos over the years. We’re so proud of it. Publicans Ryan and Megan Turnbull are pictured here on their Wedding Day along with three generations of the Turnbull family. Many school formal photo shoots have also graced our stairs.

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We’ve always been quite proud of our catering choices and service.

We can cater from a traditional buffet though to cocktails or a more formal dinner. We’re proud of the standards we have set and met over years for our catering, Ensuring your function is a stand out success and your guests appetite for good food are satisfied, our

menus are a guide only. Our Function Coordinator works closely with you to refine your menu.

Optional Function Menus We also offer Alternate Drop Menu Choices to suit your budget, pricing starts as follows, Entrées from $10 to $15 per person. Mains approximately $25 per person and dessert $10 per person. With this option you can include or exclude any of the options at your choosing. Our Chef is also happy to design a menu to suit your function style & budget.

High Teas Being a part of Rockhampton’s Heritage Precinct we are the perfect venue to host a High Tea in the class of yester-year, pricing approximately $25 per person and can be personalised to your individual style.

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Accommodation The Criterion Hotel-Motel offers affordable pub style accommodation with that classic historical feel as well as our modern motel suites with a 21st century style.

Hotel:

Single bed rooms, Double bed rooms all with own shower and shared toilet.

Double bed with Single bed rooms, own shower and shared toilet.

Ensuited suites with Queen bed and one or two single beds or sofa bed.

Some rooms have direct veranda access.

Parking is on street only.

Motel all full ensuited rooms.

Studio Suite has Queen bed with single bed in one room.

Motel Suites have Queen bed with one or two single beds some with sofa bed.

Spa Suites have Queen bed with one or two single beds and motel deck directly in front.

Balcony Suites have Queen bed with one or two single beds, spa and private balcony.

Parking is secured off street for one vehicle per room only.

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BEVERAGE LIST Beers and Ciders

Spirits (Post mix top up extra).

Ready to Drink

Soft Drink by the can, glass or jug

Punch - Champagne or Non Alcoholic (4ltrs)

Wines a more extensive wine list is available on request.

Served by the glass - Chardonnay; Sauvignon Blanc; Shiraz; Merlot

Cocktails - a selection of four (4) of the following:

Asahi; Carlton Draught, Dry Stubbies, Mid; Corona; Crown Lager; Great Northern; Hahn 3.5 Stubbies, Premium Light, Super Dry Stubbies; Heineken, James Boags Premium; Peroni Stubbies; Pure Blonde; Somersby Apple Cider, Pear Cider; Strongbox Clear, Original; Tooheys Old Stubbies; VB; XXXX Bitter Stubbies, Gold, Summer & Lime, Summer Bright.

Parkers On Tap - a selection of three (3) of the following

Bulmers; Canadian Club Dry; Carlton Black, Draught, Mid; Cascade Premi-um Light; Fat Yak; XXXX Gold; Great Northern; Great Northern Super Crisp; Guinness; Lazy Yak; One Fifty Lashes; Ruby Tuesday; VB.

Bundy Rum; Gordons Gin; Jim Beam; Johnny Walker; Smirnoff Vodka.

Bundy Red & Cola; Bundy Rum & Cola; Cruisers (various flavours); Jim Beam; Johnny Walker & Cola; Smirnoff Double Black; Smirnoff Red; Westcoast.

Berry Caprioska; Black Panther; Cloudy Apple Pie; Espresso Martini; Fruit Tingle; Long Island Ice Tea; Midori Splice; Mojito.

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BREAKFAST MEETINGS Once again, our location is ideal for your early morning ‘gee-up’ in

association with a hearty Aussie style breakfast.

THE CONTINENTAL $16.50 Buffet Style continental/tropical breakfast including:

A selection of Cereals

Fresh Fruit Salad

Yoghurt

Toast - Wholemeal, White or Grain

Orange, Pineapple or Tomato Juice

Endless Tea and Coffee

THE HEART HOT BREAKFAST $20.50 A selection of traditional Breakfast fare including:

Crispy Bacon, Sausages, Scrambled Eggs, Tomato with Grilled Cheese, Fresh sautéed Mushrooms.

Toast - Wholemeal, White or Grain

Orange, Pineapple or Tomato Juice

Endless Tea and Coffee

CONTINENTAL AND HEART BREAKFAST $23.50

A Combination of the above Menu’s

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CONFERENCES MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEA

Tea & Coffee $3.50 per person

Tea, Coffee & Biscuits $5.50 per person

Tea, Coffee & two choices from below: $10.50 per person

Morning & Afternoon Tea Choices—choose two items:

Scones with Jam & Cream, Carrot Cake, Banana Cake, Fresh Fruit Platter, Assorted Muffins, Cheese & Fruit Platter.

LUNCH OR DINNER

Up to 20 people If your conference is up to 20 people you have a choice of per-

ordering off our regular lunch or dinner menu, or you can choose from the Lunch Conference menus below.

20 to 50 people If your conference is from 20 to 50 people we can offer a cut-down version of our lunch or dinner menu or you can choose from the fol-

lowing Lunch Conference menus.

Menu One

$12.50 per person (min 10)

Assorted Sandwiches

Jug of Soft Drink

Tea & Coffee

Menu Two

$12.50 per person (min 10)

Assorted Gourmet Sandwiches

Jug of Soft Drink

Fresh Fruit Platter

Tea & Coffee

Orange Juice is available instead of Soft Drink for an additional $2 per person.

Dining options include the following areas:

The Conference Room, Our Steakhouse (Max 20 people),

The Newsroom (small number sit down or larger ‘cocktail style’)

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BUFFET 1 $32 (MINIMUM 30)

SOUP

Served with a freshly baked dinner roll.

Select two of the following:

Cream of Pumpkin; Mediterranean Tomato & Bacon;

Pea & Ham; Chicken & Sweet Corn.

ROAST MEAT

Select two of the following:

Seasoned Chicken with traditional stuffing;

Roast Beef,;

Traditional Roast Pork.

VEGETABLES

Select three of the following:

Roast Potato; Roast Pumpkin;

Garlic Beans; Cauliflower Mornay;

Honey and Sesame Carrots; Potato Bake.

SWEETS

Apple Pie and Devils Delight Chocolate Mud Cake

Accompanied with Whipped Cream and Vanilla Custard.

Endless Tea and Coffee.

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BUFFET 2 $36 (MINIMUM 30)

Dinner Rolls

ROAST MEATS (Select two)

Roast Chicken with Traditional Stuffing; Marinated Roast Lamb;

Roast Pork with Honey Glazed Crackling; English Seasoned Roast Beef.

VEGETABLE SELECTIONS (Select three)

Baked Sweet Potato in Orange, Chilli & Honey Glaze;

Broccoli Mornay; Cauliflower Mornay Bake;

Broccoli with a Tomato Concassé & Melted Cheese;

Buttered Almond Beans; Buttered Corn Cobbett's;

Combination Peas, Corn & Capsicum; Roast Potato;

Hassle back Potatoes in a Creamy Curry; Roast Pumpkin;

Honey & Sesame Carrots; Garlic Sauce Mashed Potato;

Potato Bake with Bacon & Onion;

Steamed Chats tossed in Butter & Parsley.

FORK DISHES (Select two)

Beef & Bacon Pie; Beef & Guinness Pie; Beef Bourguignon;

Beef Lasagne; Beef Stroganoff; Chicken Lasagne; Chicken Mornay;

Chilli Plum Pork; Lemon Chicken; Seafood Mornay; Sweet & Sour Fish;

Sweet & Sour Pork; Thai Vegetable Curry; Vegetarian Frittata,

Vegetarian Lasagne; Vegetarian Pasta Bake.

SWEET SELECTIONS (Select two) Apple Crumble; Apple & Macadamia Nut Crumble;

Apple Pie; Bread & Butter Pudding; Chocolate Mousse;

Fresh Fruit Salad; Individual Pavlova; Mud Cake;

Passionfruit Cheesecake; Trifle.

All Sweets served with Whipped Cream & Vanilla Custard.

Endless Tea and Coffee.

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BUFFET 3 $39 (MINIMUM 50)

Dinner Rolls STARTER Served alternately to your table

Choose one Soup & one Entrée from the following:

SOUP: Cream of Pumpkin; Mediterranean Tomato & Bacon;

Pea & Ham; Chicken & Sweet Corn.

ENTRÉE: Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Crepe; Satay Beef Skewers;

Seafood Vol au Vents

ROAST MEAT (Select three)

Mustard Encrusted Fillet of Beef; Rosemary Lamb;

Baked Honey Glazed Ham on the Bone; Seasoned Roast Chicken

VEGETABLE SELECTIONS (Select three)

Baked Sweet Potato in Orange, Chilli & Honey Glaze;

Broccoli Mornay; Cauliflower Mornay Bake;

Broccoli with a Tomato Concassé & Melted Cheese;

Buttered Almond Beans; Buttered Corn Cobbett's;

Combination Peas, Corn & Capsicum; Roast Potato;

Hassle back Potatoes in a Creamy Curry; Roast Pumpkin;

Honey & Sesame Carrots; Garlic Sauce Mashed Potato;

Potato Bake with Bacon & Onion;

Steamed Chats tossed in Butter & Parsley.

FORK DISHES (Select two)

Beef & Bacon Pie; Beef & Guinness Pie; Beef Bourguignon;

Beef Lasagne; Beef Stroganoff; Chicken Lasagne; Chicken Mornay;

Chilli Plum Pork; Lemon Chicken; Seafood Mornay; Sweet & Sour Fish;

Sweet & Sour Pork; Thai Vegetable Curry; Vegetarian Frittata,

Vegetarian Lasagne; Vegetarian Pasta Bake.

SWEET SELECTIONS (Select two) Apple Crumble; Apple & Macadamia Nut Crumble;

Apple Pie; Bread & Butter Pudding; Chocolate Mousse;

Fresh Fruit Salad; Individual Pavlova; Mud Cake;

Passionfruit Cheesecake; Trifle.

All Sweets served with Whipped Cream & Vanilla Custard.

Endless Tea and Coffee.

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Function Platters ONE PLATTER WILL CATER FOR 10 TO 15 PEOPLE

STANDARD PLATTER $70.00

Tempura Prawns Flame-grilled Meatballs

Cocktail Spring Rolls Cocktail Samosas

Assorted Chicken Dippins Calamari Rings

Hot GOURMET PLATTER

$80.00 Chicken & Garlic Balls Satay Chicken Skewers Assorted Val au Vents

Mini Quiches Party Pies

Marinated Beef Skewers

STANDARD PLATTER $75.00

Fresh Vegetable Batons Crackers & Dip

Cheese Bites Kabana and Pepperoni

Sticks Mini Antipasto Items

Cold

VEGETEARIAN PLATTER $70.00

Vegetarian curry bites Spicy Wedges

Vegetable Money Bags Spinach and Ricotta Pastizzi

Vegetable Spring Rolls Vegetable Dim Sims

STANDARD CHEESE PLATTER $95.00

Selection of four Cheeses Crackers

Garnished with Two Fruits & Two Nuts

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Criterion Hotel accepts the responsibility of ensuring that your function meets and, we hope, exceeds your requirements. We believe a successful function commences in the planning stage and the ongoing communication established between the Function Coordinator and yourself. If you have a query, not matter how small, please discuss it with our Function Coordinator, as it will assist in a happy conclusion.

TENTATIVE BOOKINGS We will accept a tentative booking for a period of two weeks. We will cancel the booking if you have not confirmed within this period.

DEPOSITS Upon confirmation of the booking, a security deposit of $300 is required. Cancellations are accepted two months prior to the function where the full deposit will be refunded. If the cancellation falls under the two month period, the deposit will only be refunded if another party takes up the date. The security deposit remains in place until the end of the function and will refunded within 72 hours.

PAYMENT DETAILS Payment of the food portion of the account is required seven days prior to the function date. Where a Bar Tab is to be provided for your guests this amount is also to be paid in full prior to the function. If the Bar tab is not fully spent, the difference will be refunded to you within 72 hours along with your security deposit.

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PARKERS’ ROOM HIRE The nominated room hire fee is $150 which includes the following:

Set up and set down of the room, (decorations/decorating not included)

Serviettes in the colour of your choice (one colour only)

In house audio system (Docking, Speakers, Amplifiers & Microphone)

PLAESE NOTE—The use of confetti, rice, glitter or other similar substances is not permitted, should this occur a $100.00 cleaning fee will apply.

SMOKING The Hotel is a non-smoking venue as per Legislative requirements. Provision for smokers is provided in designated areas of the ground floor verandas. Non-compliance of this Legislative requirement will result in immediate removal from the venue.

FOOD AND LIQUOR All food and liquor is to be purchased from the Criterion Hotel. However, is some cases it is considered appropriate to allow the customer to supply a certain style of liquor i.e. toasting wines (limited amount) or specialised cake. Corkage of $10.00 per bottle and cakeage of $3.50 per head applies. Cakeage includes one scoop of vanilla ice-cream and cream per plate. Please ask if you have an enquiry in this regard.

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TRADING HOURS The normal closure time is 12 midnight. Subject to the number of persons still at the function, this can be extended to 1am after consultation with the Duty Manager on the night.

GUEST NUMBERS VS SERVICE The minimum number of persons for a function is 30. Should the

numbers go below this figure and you require the bar to be open a fee of $25 per hour for the bar staff member will apply.

Should you not require bar service you are more than welcome to purchase your drinks from one of our other bars throughout the venue.

Final numbers of persons attending the function is required seven days prior and this will be the number applied to the function on the night in relation to food. Should you require full table service for the duration of your function this will be charged at $20 per hour, for each hour required.

ENTERTAINMENT The Criterion has access to serval local entertainers and is happy to put you in touch with them. We do reserve the right to veto any entertainment not considered suitable with regard to the hotel licence and request a moderate music volume is maintained.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Should you have a special dietary requirement or any other special requests please advise our Function Coordinator and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

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PRICE VARIATIONS In the unlikely event of price rises from the date of confirmation of the function, the customer will be advised immediately and if required an alternate product will be sourced. This is very unlikely, however in the case of seafood it could be a possibility.

DAMAGE/GUEST MISCONDUCT It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that all invited guests behave in an acceptable manner. Should any damage occur to any property within The Criterion Hotel it shall be the responsibility of the Function holder to ensure damage is repaired to the satisfaction of the Hotel. Furthermore, if you wish to decorate the room, please consult with the Function Coordinator to ensure no damage is done while affixing these decorations.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS On very few occasions does a function fall on a Public Holiday, however, should this be the case management reserves the right to reassess the costing’s and in this regard a surcharge of 10% may apply.

PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS Persons under the age of 18 years can attend the function however must remain under the control of their parents or legal guardian at all times. They are not allowed to consume liquor and are not to venture into any other section of the Hotel. This requirement is viewed very seriously and action will be taken if the requirements of the Liquor Act are not adhered to in full. Any guests under the age of 18 years must leave the venue no later than 10pm.

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OUR CONTACT DETAILS

FUNCTION COORDINATOR Sherree Turner

Phone: (07) 4922 1225

Fax: (07) 4922 1226

Email: functions@thecriterion.com.au

Website: www.thecriterion.com.au

OPERATIONS MANAGER Katie Green

Phone: (07) 4922 1225

Fax: (07) 4922 1226

Email: katie@thecriterion.com.au

Website: www.thecriterion.com.au

POSTAL ADRESS PO BOX 291

Rockhampton

QLD 4700

LOCATION

150 Quay Street

Rockhampton

QLD 4700

The Hotel is situated on the corner of Quay and Fitzroy Streets beside the southern entry to the Fitzroy River

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Function Checklist—to assist you with your planning

To secure the venue & date we require 1 to 7:

1. Function Date

2. Function Start Time

3. Function Style

4. Number of Guests

5. Deposit $300 paid

6. Terms & conditions signed

7. Credit Card supplied

Two (2) weeks prior we will require 8 to 16:

8. Hired items required

9. In-house items required

10. Serviette colour

11. Music - in house or own

12. Table decorations

13. Cake table

14. Cakage required

15. Present table

16. Staffing

One (1) week prior we will require 17 to 20:

17. Bar tab $ advised

18. Beverages & Parkers on tap choice advised

19. Food choices advised

20. Final guest numbers advised

Hope to see you soon at the Cri!