Waurn Ponds Estate
Conference Catering
Conference Catering & Corporate Events
in Geelong
Conference catering at Waurn Ponds Estate is designed to nourish and sustain delegates, supporting productive meetings, business seminars, and multi-day conferences. As a leading conference venue Geelong businesses trust, the Estate combines modern facilities with a focus on fresh, local flavours.
Using seasonal ingredients from our Kitchen Garden, our chefs create flavour-driven menus served on-site across the Estate’s various corporate function spaces. From grazing-style lunches to seated dining and cocktail events, we provide a seamless experience for every special event.
Conference Catering Packages
Our conference catering packages are designed to suit a range of formats, from informal networking lunches to formal corporate events in Geelong. Flexible menu options allow delegates to stay connected on-site throughout the day.
Conference Catering
Choose from our Premium and Deluxe packages, featuring grazing-style lunches, morning and afternoon tea, and all-day tea and coffee. These options are specifically tailored for business seminar venue requirements and multi-day programs.
Cocktail & Event Catering
As a boutique function venue in Geelong, we offer bespoke packages for corporate functions and celebrations hosted at the Estate. From canapes to substantial grazing tables, our team can tailor a package to suit your specific event style.
Everything in one place for conferences
& events
From conference facilities and catering to on-site accommodation, the Estate brings everything together in one convenient location. Designed for corporate events and seminars, guests can move seamlessly between meeting spaces, dining areas and private rooms.
Make an enquiry
Speak with our team about conference catering at Waurn Ponds Estate. We can assist with planning your next business seminar, corporate retreat, or corporate function in Geelong.
Helpful Information
What styles of conference catering does the Estate offer?
We have two conference catering packages, each with different options to suit your needs.
Our Premium packages follow a more traditional conference route, with salads and filled sandwiches laid out grazing style, to encourage interaction between guests.
Our Deluxe packages include a unique take on a conference lunch, offering a salad and side dish with a hot main selection served sharing style, for a more formal, seated experience.
You can download our conference packages here, or get in touch with the team for more details.
Where is the conference catering served? Can we eat outside in warmer weather?
Tea breaks and Premium conference lunches are typically served grazing style in the Lounge. Delegates are welcome to make a plate and head to any of our available seating areas in the Lounge, Bistro or outdoor spaces to enjoy their break.
Deluxe conference lunches are served seated in either our Barrabool space or Bistro.
In the warmer months, we love hosting our groups in the fresh air for breaks. Be it morning tea on the Terrace, lunch overlooking the pool or canapes in the Kitchen Garden.
What kind of conference and event catering does the Estate offer?
We can assist with all types of menus and events, from three-course banquet dinners to large cocktail parties, even small gatherings with al fresco grazing tables.
Can I host an celebration at the Estate?
Yes, of course, we can host any type of corporate or social event at the Estate, and can assist you with your event planning.
Our events team can guide you through selecting the perfect menu and function space within the Estate for your event.
We can cater to all events, from an afternoon tea for 10 in our Kitchen Garden, to a three-course banquet for 100 in our Barrabool space.
Get in touch with the team, and we can assist with your enquiry.
Does the Estate cater for dietary requirements?
Absolutely, our team can cater to any dietary requirement.
Vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, coeliac, low gluten, lactose intolerance, nut and shellfish allergies are all included in our package price.
Any other dietary requirements or lifestyle choices attract a $15 per person fee.
Please discuss your requirements with our team when making your booking.
Can catering be delivered to our conference room?
Yes, absolutely, we are here to support you to provide the conference experience that will be most beneficial to your group. Please just ask one of our friendly team members.
Are coffee and tea supplied with conference packages?
Great coffee is so important to us at the Estate!
All of our conference catering packages include all-day tea and coffee. We feature Love Tea and espresso coffee by BlendCo.
The Estate boasts fully automated Sego espresso machines, available to you all day, so you only need to push a button for an instant espresso, cappuccino or long black.
Barista-made coffee is also available for purchase every day, just ask at reception.
Does the Estate offer external catering?
Currently, our catering packages are only available for events and conferences hosted at Waurn Ponds Estate.