CONFIRMATION
Bookings are not confirmed until the relevant Group Booking Form, complete with credit card details has been emailed to events@willowshospitality.com.au
FOOD SELECTION
Final food selections are required no less than 14 days before your Function date.
BYO Food is not permitted (apart from Birthday cakes & party bags).
The Canape Menu & Shared Menu can only be served inside in the Clubhouse (not on the Picnic Green).
FOOD PRE-PAYMENT
Final payment for food & confirmed numbers are required no less than 7 business days in advance.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations made less than 5 business days before the function, are non-refundable.
PICNIC GREEN (outside)
The Picnic Green does not have cover from rain. Moving inside will be subject to availability.
CLUBHOUSE
As Willoughby Park Bowling Club is a member-based venue, exclusive use of the Clubhouse is not possible. Access to the Bar for ordering both food & drinks, Pokies & toilets will be available to the Public at all times.
KIDS PARTIES
Minimum spend
A minimum spend of $15 per person on food applies to all Kids Parties. If the minimum spend is not met on food, the balance will be processed as venue hire.
Morning Parties
Catering is available from 11.30am.
$150 VENUE HIRE APPLIES - this includes umbrellas being set up on the Picnic Green, water jugs & cups& access to the toilets. In case of wet weather, you will be able to have access to the Clubhouse.
Access available from 9.30am. There is no access to Kitchen Facilities.
You are required to bring your own plates, napkins, platters & cutlery.
Space must be vacated by midday.
Sporting Activities
Sporting Activities such as Little Legends can take place on the Picnic Green, even in light rain.
Sporting Activities can ONLY TAKE PLACE IN THE CLUBHOUSE BEFORE MIDDAY.
Jumping Castles are permitted on the Picnic Green but must provide by email a copy of their Public Liability. The preference is for the Supplier to provide a stand alone power supply.
KIDS PARTIES (other)
You are welcome to bring your own Birthday Cake & party bags. Please provide paper plates if you are bringing a cake.
The Kitchen opens from midday Friday-Sunday. Before this time we can offer pastries, toasties & fruit platters.
MINIMUM FOOD SPEND
A minimum spend of $15 per person on food applies to all groups over 30 guests.
FUNCTION DURATION
Bookings are available for 3 hours, unless otherwise stated.
WHAT IS A FUNCTION?
All groups above 30 guests are considered Functions & are required to pre-select & pre-pay for food.
TABLE BOOKINGS
Table bookings cannot be joined.
WILLOUGHBY PARK BOWLING CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Function organisers are required to become a member of WPBC ($11 for 1 year).
The Membership form will be emailed to you. If you prefer not to provide credit card details over email, please arrange a time to come in to the club with our Venue Manager (onsite Wednesday-Sunday).
SECURITY
Functions above 100 guests may incur security guard costs. This will be determined on a case by case basis.
CONFIRMATION OF NUMBERS
If you turn up on the day with more guests than booked for, we may not be able to accommodate you. Please check availability if you wish to increase numbers as doing so is subject to availability.
MAXIMUM NUMBERS
The Clubhouse can accommodate a maximum 200 guests.
Willows cannot accommodate Functions above 200 guests.
BOWLING
Social Bowling tends to take 1.5 hours. MAXIMUM 48 GUESTS.
The Bowling Greens are not lit.
We recommend commencing bowling no later than 5pm during daylight saving; or 3pm during non-daylight saving.
MINORS
Minors will be provided with wrist bands to distinguish them from guests 18 years or older. If any guests provided with a minor wristband removes the wristband during the Function, the Function will be terminated on the spot with no refunds. Any guest under the age of 18 found to be drinking alcohol will result in your Function being terminated on the spot with no refunds on food &/or Bar Tab. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent/s or a Guardian over the age of 25 years old at all times.
16th - 21st BIRTHDAYS
We do not host 16th-21st Birthdays.
AV & AUDIO
We require 7 days notice by email if you are looking to utilise the data projector, screen, microphone &/or audio system.
These systems do need to be set up in advance & tested.